Apotosis/Beckett/NPC Sponsor

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Current Stuff

Involvement with Kural:
Feeding misinformation to Yeoman and reporting her movements to Kural.
Attempting to acquire Wyvernwater maps as he (and Beckett) seek the "treasure."
Convinced Kural to aid him in eventually join him in finding the Shadowfell Rift (forget the area name, but it's the portal outside the White Witch's Tower in the Stonelands).

Involvement with Yeoman:
Reporting on Kural's movements and activities (a lot of half-truths and misinformation, but a chunk of it is genuine for Beckett's gain). In return, he's asked her for information on the Fallen of Selune and/or the Daughter of Shar (depending on their status, seeking a pseudo-NPC-sponsorship, maybe a path to Shadowdancer or Champion of Shar)
Trying to secure "unofficial immunity" by working with her so that his activities aren't called into question.

Involvement with Delzuld:
Agreed to spread rumors that Corianne is a secret member of the Black Triad under Kural. He was told (and half-believes) that he can ultimately present such to Lord van Dorn in exchange for "hush money." Delzuld Retainers will provide an offering of a Selunite artifact/item for sacrifice.
Initially, will start spreading IG posters mimicking Kural's that proclaim Corianne as one of the Black Triad's disciples. This gives PCs a chance to catch him as opposed to just doing forum posts under a throwaway account.
Will eventually try to recruit others (perhaps unknowingly on their end) to spread this rumor. May look into including Braerwinter somehow, as they currently have the most tension with Kural.
Others:
Genevieve: Beckett has agreed to shift Yeoman's attention away from her and towards something else. To do this, he is feeding Yeoman information that Delzuld may be aligned with Kural in an attempt to "bring down her business."
Pania: Beckett has agreed to note goblin movements in the Stonelands and ascertain "tribal affiliations," if any
Corianne: Beckett has agreed to help her find the remaining map pieces in exchange for a share of the treasure.
Spooky Shadow/Shar Stuff: Gathering Selunite items and other various items of high value to sacrifice for Shar ("Mother").

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I would like to have the Daughter of Shar, an old wanted criminal NPC reach out to Beckett as a sponsor for his Sharran dealings. PC is excellent, great fun and generally doing exactly what an agent of Shar would do.

• Gain access to the contraband store
• Thematic skill bonus added to his outfit
• Hint encouraging him to find a shadow fox one of the new animals

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Looks good.

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Conf

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Successfully dropped off a half truthed tip off to the palace with some bribe money, which was spotted and collected by "The Clerk". Wasn't spotted by any of the guards or other NPCs (besides a cat), combined with the various posters scattered IG prior, its an excellent set up. Its only more suspicious since the both Corianne and Kural made damning posters against each other, but no action against one another.

Esteemed Lord van Dorn,
(By way of the Arbiters of Arabel)

It is with a heavy heart and great reluctance that I find myself compelled to write to you, though I do so only in the interest of preserving the peace and dignity of our beloved city. As a humble representative of several concerned citizens from the old districts, I feel duty-bound to bring to your Lordship’s attention a troubling series of rumors and events that have begun to circulate—rumors that, were they to persist, could cast an unfortunate shadow over your esteemed household.

For some time now, our district has been plagued by the rising menace of a group calling themselves the Black Triad. They move in the shadows, spreading fear, violence, and cruelty in the name of dark gods best left unspoken. Their leader, a notorious slaver known as Kural, is said to deal in terror with all the finesse of a serpent—whispers of beatings, lashings, and unholy rites have reached our ears, and his influence grows unchecked.

It pains me even to mention this, but we have reason to believe that, by some misfortune or misunderstanding, your own daughter, Ms. Corianne van Dorn, has found herself linked—however indirectly—to these sordid affairs. Numerous townsfolk have seen her in the more unsavory parts of the alleyways and rooftops, often in close proximity to Kural’s usual haunts. While we dare not presume to know her purpose there, we fear that her presence may be misinterpreted by those eager to spread ill rumors.

One such rumor—that we earnestly hope is nothing more than malicious gossip—suggests that Kural’s infamous whip, used in his brutal punishments, bears the mark of van Dorn craftsmanship. It is whispered in the streets that this very whip was crafted by Ms. van Dorn herself. Even more troubling are the murmurs that such whips have appeared for sale in Kural’s own market stall, adorned with your family’s crest. Could it be possible that these vile tools of torment have been forged under the van Dorn name?

Moreover, a chilling rumor has recently surfaced: that Ms. van Dorn bears a slaver’s mark from a Gnoll tribe, bestowed upon her by none other than Kural himself. While we refuse to believe that such a distinguished young woman could ever willingly consort with a slaver, the mere existence of this tale is enough to stir unrest in the hearts of the people. The very idea that a noble daughter could be tied to the Black Triad has caused great unease, and we can only imagine the damage this could cause to your family’s esteemed reputation if such rumors were to reach the ears of your peers.

We trust that these stories are nothing more than the product of spiteful tongues, and yet, the fear in Arabel is real. The beatings, the torture, the tyranny—it festers and grows, and with it, so do the whispers. We trust that a man of your wisdom and stature will find a way to quell these troubling whispers before they spread further. With the right guidance and assurances, this matter could be laid to rest quietly, calming the anxieties of the community. Should your house wish to restore peace and preserve its dignity, we stand ready to assist in any manner to ensure that the good name of van Dorn remains unblemished.

With the deepest respect and most sincere hope for swift justice,

Thalric Greyborne
Faceless Inn

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