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 Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:33 pm
Arthur just stared at Nym, of course he couldn't speak ferret so he didn't know what the hell it would tell him. With a sigh he just waited as the little one checked out his boots with wonder in it's eyes. Then the little guy decided to crawl up his leg again and check his belt and poked its little nose around there until it reached his cigar case. "Whoa there litle fella thats my box full of stubby cigars, you can't go in there." and with that he placed his hands over the pack and smiled a little at the ferret.
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:43 pm
Malik nodded lightly.
"Mithril is the metal of choice, I would think. or maybe adamantine. is this provided from Vrist, or is this more of the 'work' they are given, mining it."
Then a slight grin.
"So plenty that are good enough to play, but they are but knights or bishops on the playing field. hardly the rooks or queen peices. though this does bring to mind a question. You are a master. there are few who coudl hope to best you in the art. why haven't you found the matriarch of Vrist herself and simply done away with her?"
Then a lean forward.
"The slave trade. do they know of it, is it something known to the outpost or Vrist herself? Or is it truly something to keep under wraps until my own webs are firmly attached to the Andalian plane?"
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:57 pm
A chitter and a twitch of his nose as Arthur placed his hand over the case, and thus hampering further investigation. He looked up at the elf and blinked, twitching his nose again. What do you mean I can't go in there. I can take out an earring and undo shoelaces...I assure you, getting into a this would be no probelm. You are being diffifult. Chitter again with a little annoyed tone...I do bite you know...But for now, he let it go and decided to move on, scaling clothing easily as a squirrel on a tree trunk. Nimble little fellow. So now, clinging to the edges of his shirt and inspecting one of the nice round shiny buttons on his vest. Hm...I wonder what that tastes like...let's find out.
"Both...though Silvercrest holds the reins of the mithril trade, not so much Vrist. But yes, self providers. If they can avoid dealing with the surface they will. However...the Queen does like making her apperances in all the flare of a Goddess." A smug scoff then, leaning back in his seat some. "Because she not only likes to act like a Goddess...but her priestessly powers are frankly frightening. Not to mention, to get to her you have to get through the whole of Vrist. And even if I was close enough...I'd have to have the energy. She's not stupid...she knows her own rune mages are a threat to her...so she has checks on all of that to keep mutiny down. Only way I would ever consider going after her...would be to either bring down the whole plane, or crack open a rift in Daimos and let the triple seas flood the cavernous Depths." Oh look, somone had big vindictive plans.
Then a laugh at Malik shaking his head. "Are you still after that...playing all nice with the surface elves...yet plan to betray them right under thier snobby little noses. Who would suspcet the drow marrying the surface elf, obtaining his royalty just because it's a perk...but really just playing the fence. They'll be very disappointedm, especially her." Another shake of his head enough reined mockery, onto answers. "The outpost doesn't deal in that, and the only slave trade in Vrist is internal...and that's usually sisters swapping brothers under temporary contracts with various trade elements being exchanged." Another cut look to Malik. "You wouldn't make any money off of that plane Malik, because there is none. Waste of your resources if you want my advice on it."
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:05 pm
Arthur watched then little ferret get annoyed that he wouldn't allow him inside his pack of cigars. "Too bad fella I don't want you to choke on one of them." he said with a small grin. Although that wouldn't be too bad. he thought and shook his head just a little as the little pet seemed to get more annoyed.
Shaking his head in frustration he watched as the Nym climbed further up his clothing and paused at his vest. Huh it likes the buttons, how cute...Hey! Arthur quickly brushed the little ferret's head away and glared at it. "Dont bite that, it might come off and you can choke, and silver does not taste good."
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:26 pm
"Money, Sevilin, is not the intention. information is. Slaves given to the right people, gifts if you would...who then through means of my own, relay information about thier surrounds, whom and what thier owners interact with or do."
A slight smirk.
"My intentions with Piper are not so devious as you think. however, Piper, Kieran and Fianna may be family...but the rest of Andal is not. I owe them nothing, and if they chose to let me into thier little kingdoms, then that's at their own risk. Vrist included."
A slight chuckle at his ideas of destruction.
"You don't need runes for that. just a sea elf and some gnomish devices. they have this wonderufl contraption. a deep drill. designed specifically for underfoot drilling, tough to take down, and able to make a hell of a way through. that's all you need. one of those, the location of her home, and some sea elves to position it. of course...you'd have to go to norrath and fight your way through Akanon to get it. they use it to expand thier subterranian kingdom."
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 2:54 pm
Choke? What do you think I am? A puppy? Choke..ha. Chitter. Then another annoyed chitter as he was brushed away from buttons. You're just not cooperating with me are you? Don't make me play hardball. And silver is very tasty thank you very much. Chitter again, flicking his tail for a moment before someing up his chest and then settling on his shoulder. The ferret pawed at the tie on his eyepatch at moment, as well as his hair. Well this is all very interesting. But boy do you smell like humans and cheap booze. Don't know where you've been is right.
"Still...how do you think the happy little family will react upon finding out about it? You can't hide things from her anymore Malik...you're bonded to each other." Oh yes, Sevilin knew that as well...he had been taught to feel out bonds...of course to be able to sever them. "Seems drow never do change...though pity I won't be around to see those fireworks when it goes off."
A smirk...he was in an evil mood. "Do tell Malik...are you willing to risk thier lives...the Crest Brigade cares not if one is royal or not...they treat them all the same. Say that you are found out...they are guilty by association...and the Brigade would swoop in so fast like a hawk upon a rabbit in the field. Death is the price for the planes integrity."
He liked throwing wrenches in Malik's plans if he could besides...it would be fun to indeed see that happen. Go on let him make him and those who lay claim and good faith in him be caught. Sevilin thought he would giggle at that. Then a shrug. "Do tell...what information are you trying to get? Not much there...rather reclusive bunch to be sure."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:16 pm
Arthur slowly watched the little ferret as with each chitter it seemed to get more annoyed than it already is, the young elf just hope that he wouldn't upset the furry creature and it started to go around his whole body like it was on sugar or something.
Arthur sighed a little as Nym climbed up his body and started to bug his head, the damn thing first pushed around his eye back chord then ruffled his hair. As if he could tell what he was saying Arthur grimly said. "Hry if you don't like it up there then go somewhere else Nym."
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:34 pm
"the Crest Brigade is of little concern to me at this point. Cymarron alone could decimate scores of them with little real effort, and harming Piper is more than enough to get him beyond minorly annoyed. But there is nothing wrong at all with having information passed along to myself. locations of dwellings, those in power, the guilty pleasures of said people in power. how they facilitate these pleasures, whom are the facilitators. where they live, hwo to get to them. how to drive them out of buisness and put myself in thier place."
A shrug.
"Anything potentially of use, especially if that use is to increase the holdings of Fianna or Kieran, get them more political power or a bit more push. I like to be in a situation where most problems I can handle without bloodshed, just blackmail and minor threatening. it's just easier on the manpower and go betweens required. why bend someone with a strikeforce of sixty orges when a properly worded letter can be just as effective."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:48 pm
Not my fault if you smell like that nasty place that Sevilin was scouting out. What was that place? Eh I can't remember, it wasn't worth remembering, but you smell like it. I remember that I didn't like it. Of course to those who couldn't understand him, it would only be a quick series of chitters and other noises that would make no sense and probably annoy too. Oh hey look at this, round and shiny...I can take these out you know, I'm good at that. I'll just take one of these then. Thus starting to mess with the studs in the closest pointed ear.
He scoffed. "And it shows just how little you know of the balance on that plane." Yup, he went there, but with a dismissive wave of his hand he let it stand at just that and no more. Let Malik think what he wanted, let him make his mistakes when he got to Andal, and let them all pay for his trangressions. Being royal wasn't enough for Malik, obviously. He wanted to be in charge of the land he was born, even if it was on a different plane. Queen Mahlari and her ever loyal Darkheart, Khaiver, would have a field day with that one.
A raise of his eyebrow, intertwining his fingers and resting his hands on his chest. "Need anything else of me?" That was probably rhetorical, but he would indulge Malik. After all, it was part of his job now wasn't it?
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:04 pm
"Balance is a myth. 'balance' is the strong controling the weak in a non agressive way. right now the Crest Brigade is the 'strong'. they have no allegiance, save to what they claim to be in the best interest of the plane. thier numbers I imagine are quite large. the Drow are held in check by the combined force of the rest. other kingdoms held at by by the sea elves or other alliances. one can't afford to take what they want, becuase they can't handle a world war alone. the right power, in the right place, and you can destroy the drow. all you need is the sea elves, and to keep the Crest brigade at bay. the same can be said for most others. it's only a matter of time before your matriarch's arrogance tests the strength of the Brigade."
A shrug.
"The destiny of the drow is to conquer. and she'll try, if she hasn't once already. I want to be in a position so that no matter what the outcome, I benifit. if she's beaten, then I need to be a good little ally. if she best them, then I need to be strong enough to keep me and mine from under the sword. And I'm sure you would love to draw that spider from her lair and make her vulnerable to you."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:12 pm
Sevilin shook his head. Malik really didn't get it at all...it was sad in a way he supposed. Even marrying a surface elf and claiming to love one wasn't enough to curb that power lusting nature deep down inside. Partially amusing...how she tried so hard all the time...to think, it would be for nothing. Seemed Malik was hiding his true colors from his 'beloved' even. Yes, very amusing.
"I beg to differ...but know that the argument with you would be pointless. You're already set in some plan you've formed...funny...one could say you were out for the whole plane for yourself." Yes, it was still amusing too. Then a chuckle. "There's one human saying I think I agree with...you shouldn't assume, it makes you an a**."
He shrugged lightly. "Looking to start a war in Andal, Malik?"
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:27 pm
"No. not yet. and I am not powerlusting or wanting to the whole plane. But the society that produced you, can produce you again. while you had the minor flaw of self preservation and were able to escape, the next won't be that lucky. or male. I don't need to find a female master rune mage at my doorstep there because I'm considered a 'wayward' drow. So I intend to one, find your teacher. two, make sure the sea elves are allies, and three, make sure that the rest of the surface finds me decent company. After that, I plan to help Fianna and Kieran develop things from thier resources that will be prized items, both offensive and defensive."
A shrug.
"Then, perhaps, play war games against Vrist. but that's plenty of time away. I have no love for the Llothain ways, watered down or not. And would much prefer to wipe it from the face of the plane."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:38 pm
A little grin. "What? Haven't asked Swiftfeather about him yet?" He chuckled. "Master is no longer teaching...and he is the only one with the knowledge to do so to that level....the only one who would teach a drow anyway. The others wouldn't go near them and I don't plan on letting them know I am one. Your paranoia is surprising for one who feels so secure." Yes he knew he was picking...he was enjoying it, long as he didn't cross his boundaries.
Sevilin shifted in his seat. "I know the sea elves are powerful in thier own right, but you seem to be valuing them above all others. That in itself is interesting as well. And that they find tou decent company until when? You feel the need to strike against the plane? Or until it strikes against you? Those who you foster into a threat to everyone else?"
Another chuckle. "Here's an idea. You want to play with Vrist? Play with the Requias Kafeleians...take them under your noble wing, deliver them from those that hunt them and wish to bring them to sense or deliver them to death in name of Queen and Goddess. Not only will you bristle the wolf's fur, but you'll be seen as a benevolent up and coming leader."
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:52 pm
"Look at the map, Sevilin. the plane is almost entirely water. a place the sea elves are the utter masters off. both the water itself and movement throught it. I've seen the power a tribe of sirens can wield if brought to bear on ships at sea. a current of air can be felt in the waters under it, which means even the mighty zephyr can be caught and drowned if they really felt the need. an armada of ships may never make thier destination if the sea elves don't want it to."
A lean back in his sea at Sevilin's prodding.
"Requias drow would require much more than I have the ability to do at the present. though the idea has merit. and let them strike at me. the brigade, the Koada'dal..the sea elves are the only real threat. the brigade would be lucky to make it past Cymarron and his children, in thier defense of piper. and I have your card yet as well. my allies combined strength, by accident or design, are a force that coudl probably sunder a plane like andal themselves. The sea elves can isolate me, should I be someplace other than Fianna or Kieran's kingdoms. and I alone can't handle the sea elven nation. though they would pay a heavy toll to bring me down."
A grin.
"I already have Swiftfeather's agreement to hunt him down for me. I have other questions to ask, other things to discuss, some minor details I already took up with Fianna. But, I know everything you do. I know all your runes, how they work, how to make them with the same prefect skill you do. Fianna doesn't know the drow variations. or the costs. So I seek the fountain of knowledge that fed you."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:01 pm
"If it's that you're seeking, Master cannot give you that either. You think he taught me some 'Depths version'? Honestly...he's a surface elf. I learned the surface version...but when one is often left to himself and locked away in rooms for days upon end, they take up curious matters. I learned the Underdark variants on my own, and crafted my own. No two rune mages, of proper level anyway, will use the same looking runes. We all form our own styles and forms that barely look like the original learning runes that are taught. Where did I learn it? From watching to women around me using the art, stealing books on the subject, having others risk thier own fingers and lives to copy what they saw to give to me." Another scoff.
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