To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 23:12:05 2012
Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353
Dear Tenebrae,
I find it suspicious that your letter contains only threats with no actual
requests. Tell me, what do you want? To scare me? Very well, you’ve done
so. I capitulate to your demands, you arrogant beast.
So, what shall it be? Gold? A decree in Vandago? My lovely self in your
bed? A nod at Court?
Be careful what you wish for. There’s always a price.
CvD
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:55:04 2012
Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353
To the Hand of the Lord Justiciar,
My Lord,
Thank you for your prompt response to my conundrum. I shall be happy to
direct guests to turn over their items at the door for Reeve examination.
Like you, I must admits I find it odd that the Tenebrae did not actually
include any demands with his threat. So, with your permission, I intend to
pen him a letter pretending capitulation and asking what it is that he
demands.
I shall forward any responses to yourself and the Offices of the Holy
Inquisition, which I’ve come to understand have an interest in the matter.
Sincerely,
Chloe von Dmitreva
Countess of Garod
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:47:42 2012
Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353
Dear Sister,
I have met with Julea Sanguine and requested that she tell me directly who
the Tenebrae is as he has made threats against me. She claims she does not
know who he is, despite sleeping with him.
Julea tells me that Remi LeBou is suspected of being the Tenebrae, though
she herself has no definitive proof. She expressed distress and perhaps
anger at the prospect that he might be decieving her, and I wonder if she
does know, but does not wish to acknowledge it. She hears Remi will soon
be arrested on suspicions of such, and she hopes that the Tenebrae will
show himself whilst Remi is in jail to prove that it is all a mistake. I
explained I rather doubt that would prove anything as the Tenebrae has the
whole Brotherhood, including a loyal Sapiente such as herself, to pretend
to be him to throw the scent off, and everyone knows it.
Regardless, I find these parallels between Remi and the Tenebrae suspicious
myself. And surely he would not be arrested unless there was a reason for
suspicion in the first place. But, both Remi and the Tenebrae have
actively threatened me for no reason that I can discern. Both Remi and the
Tenebrae have enjoyed the physical affections of Julea Sanguine – so they
have the same taste in female flesh, I gather.
In any case, whether they are the same man or no, Remi LeBou has threatened
me. If they are the same man, all to the better. Won’t you kindly do your
sister a favor and handle this Inquisition personally? Either Remi LeBou
will make a fine example to the Tenebrae of what happens when one threatens
our family, or it will succinctly solve our problems in a nutshell. At
this point, with little information to go on, I’ll happily take either.
Oh, and I did ask for a bit of information about Remi from Julea to see if
there was anything blackmail worthy there. I doubt anything she told me
was worthwhile, but if it helps your investigation…
Remi LeBou
His favorite drink is Tubori wine, which is always in his flask.
He also sells it on his ship and is looking to supply the Blind Horse.
He regularly smokes a pipe, usually coamjar in it.
He is very fond of these chocolate harp shaped wafers.
He also can’t keep his pants up.
There will probably be a warrant issued for his arrest in the next
couple of days.
His bethrothed is suspected of being a mage. There is, as yet, no proof.
I wonder if his betrothed truly is a mage?
Sincerely,
Chloe
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:30:37 2012
Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353
To the Countess of Garod, Lady Chloe von Dmitreva:
You can count on additional support for your dinner, in light of the
Tenebrae’s threat against you and your event– I shall send out the call to
our militia, and that should be sufficient to protect your guests. What I
suggest is that, before guests enter the scene, those unknown to you ought
to be searched (under the pretense that no one carries anything that would
garner them an advantage in the game). It has the added benefit of doing
exactly that, of course, and might ensure the integrity of the mystery.
As far as the Tenebrae himself, I confess that I find myself curious what
his designs for you are. But beyond that, out of affection, I will speak
with my contacts and delve deeper into his machinations.
Sincerely,
Gavin.
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 19:05:35 2012
Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353
To the Hand of the Lord Justiciar and the Lady Earl Marshall:
I have received a threat from the Tenebrae against both my person and my
body when I responded to a letter asking for us to work together saying
that I was not interested as I was afraid that he wasn’t honorable and my
sister had told me he was a mage. I’ve enclosed a copy of his words, and
request the Knights and Reeves show in force to my Murder Mystery Dinner.
If either could or would be willing to help me find a capable bodyguard, I
would be deeply in your debt.
=========== ENCLOSED LETTER ==========
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353
You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.
You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.
Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
hmm?
Shadows be with you,
-T-
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I have not written the Tenebrae back at this time, though I fear he expects
a response. May I request your guidance in this matter? It appears clear to
me that he threatens my life if I do not obey him.
Thank you kindly for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Chloe von Dmitreva
Countess of Garod
Written in Vandagan:
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 18:58:21 2012
Date: Circadi, Maius 24 353
Dearest Sister,
I received this in the mail after writing the Tenebrae a letter stating
that I had no desire to work with him in any manner as I understand he is a
mage:
=========== ENCLOSED LETTER ==========
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353
You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.
You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.
Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
hmm?
Shadows be with you,
-T-
====================================
I intend to speak with Julea and attempt to get her to assist in his
turnover. Afterall, she is the Tenebrae’s second, the Sapiente,
and further, I know she knows who he is as she’s confessed
they are lovers.
If I am not alive in this coming week, please ensure that Miss Sangine
goes with me – a sort of ‘last wish’ if you will. They are lovers,
making her a heretic at the very least.
If I am, please keep this letter safe in case it should ever be needed.
Sincerely,
Chloe
To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353
You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.
You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.
Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
hmm?
Shadows be with you,
-T-
