Case File: Assault in Hillmarch
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We have received the following report from Topher.
https://nodebb.cityofarabel.com/topic/54307/letter-to-the-council-of-12
Imagine my overwhelming suprise to find out that Naresh failed to report a run in with cultists in which members of the precept attacked people.
Why it sounds like corruption.
Regardless, Nethki and Galen should be punished for assault.
Whilst Topher wishes himself and Mikul punished as well I don't believe they broke any laws.
Bryce
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We can all read Bryce, it was sent to the council. The man Mikul acted in a manner that put others in danger by posturing while we attempted to prepare to capture the man, his negligence had Nethki bleeding on the floor and so he was punished by a flogging. No gold was taken, no hands removed and he was healed and sent on his way after being informed why he should think before acting.
Topher interjected into the matter and was subdued after attempting to aid Mikul during the punishment, again, no gold was taken no permanent harm done and the bruises were healed. Pay was not even withheld, as for the matter of a report. I have several on my desk Bryce, unlike you I actually work for a living.
I've a report on a Hydra, reports on the Black tower, reports on the Archmage and other matters. If your only ammunition for evidence of corruption is I'm swamped by paper work, I worry for your work ethic.
-Blood Dragon, Naresh Sabzvari
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A group was gathered to deal with demonic entities in the Hillsmarch area (Topher, Mikul, Gura, Nethki, Naresh, Marcus) while I have no love for the man, Marcus proved to be invaluable for breaking the demonic sigils and rituals we found while combating Infernal Ogres.
Three rituals of note were found in our journey, two Infernal in nature and the other oddly mundane.
The first ritual encountered was a circle etched around a Infernal helm, the item cursed any near it to place it upon their heads where it would remain unless removed by another, creating a cycle of as one put "Hot Potato". The helm was eventually removed and thrown into a chasm by Blood Shark Gura.
Continuing on we encountered a half completed scrying ritual, but with mounting pressure from Infernal ogres we pushed pass to more pressing issues, I'll return to this later in the report.
The Third ritual was a summoning ritual, some creature swathed in shadow with a long barbed tail. Incredibly durable, but we managed to restrain it long enough for Nethki and Marcus to dismantle the circle which kept spewing forth Inferal ogres as we battled. Nothing of significance was found after it's defeat, and little else found in the room after a quick search.
It is at this point we encountered a Cultist holding a man hostage in a ritual circle, attempting to use the man to power the scrying apparatus we'd passed earlier (Bronimir). An attempt was made to capture the cultist with magic as to not allow him to injure the man trapped in the circle, unfortunately a member of our group (Mikul) took this time to posture at the cultist before we could prepare to subdue him, the Cultist reacted, slashing the throat of nearby Nethki and the cultist was subsequently slain in a failed attempt at retraining him.
It was after we had staunched Nethki's wounds that Blood Shark Gura took it upon himself to demand Mikul answer for negligence through apology, when he refused, Gura flogged him into submission and when Topher attempted to aid Mikul he was held and also flogged. I busied myself with inspecting the hostage and healing his wounds during the matter.
Neither man has lasting injuries, no coins nor effects were taken from them. At worst they left with bruised pride, as is the purpose of a flogging. Their pay was not withheld, however Topher removed himself from the situation while Mikul remained till it's conclusion.
We dismantled and investigated the scrying ritual, but were left with little information with the Cultists death. We left and received pay from the citizen that had originally called for assistance, the hostage in question (Bronimir) was escorted back to Arabel by myself personally.
-Blood Dragon, Naresh Sabzvari.
For those that do not wish to hunt for it, I had a clerk make a copy of the report to be attached to this record.
-Blood Dragon, Naresh Sabzvari
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Gura will be charged and punished for assualt.
Have him turn himself into the barracks or a bounty will be issued for his live capture
Bryce
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Moved from Plot Faction: Council of Twelve Peers by S Swifty Willownall
