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Jeez, several of those are very powerful... particularly Power Rush in the hands of a Black Knight! I've never played Paper Mario (never had a gameboy/video-game-things) so I don't get the references. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Blatant psychopathy diminishes the celerity with which we can finish the mission. At-least don't let others hear what you're saying if you wish to make such suggestions." interjected Sylph. "No we cannot 'steal their cargo'." (OoC: I hope I don't come off as rude IRL, this is all just IC: )

"Nessa, keep a hold of yourself. Please." Stated Sylph. "Sorry, Knife-Tongue, so, if you don't know of any 'Roric,' then perhaps do you know a Sofia? And what were you doing in the bar?"

Well, Sylph prioritizes Stats over... well, I guess it is roleplaying when you're roleplaying a power-seaker like Sylph. He just doesn't fully understand/care about economics. Therefore he gets swindled every now and then. He is more likely to overpay for an item then to attempt to haggle. He's only now begining to understand that his lack-of-care about money can prevent him from gaining power in the long run. Also, charging for heals as a cleric isn't choosing Stats over RP... It's just being a dick. (if anything, it's RPing a dick) ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Wow, If I charged for heals... I could make allotsa money! It's a shame Sylph doesn't care so much about money. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"That's the impression I got from the Bartender." Stated Sylph.

I'd say, Umbra and Lorcan are competent enough. The others don't seem to care about business, nor do they seem to have the business mentality. That's very true--particularly on the house-wide scale. I think though, that it would be possible to pin the organizations in a vaguer sense, at-least to the horizontal chart: The Bonapartes are non-chaotic on the whole (verging on strictly lawful with a few corrupt drunkards and obstructive beuracrats pulling them down), favoring order and control and working against sea-faring criminals, smugglers, and jay-walking. (same goes for the Town Watch, which is like the Bonapartes, minus the marine-focus) The Zeigfrieds, try as they might, are a chaotic (non-lawful) bunch on the whole (which is not to say their organization/family is inherently chaotic, but just tends to radiate that way due to their eccentricies and magiks) The Wolfgang, as a revolutionary movement/band of criminals is non-lawful for sure, at least by DnD's definitions. Their methods can be described as evil, neutral, machiavelian, or good depending on the individual. The Trading Houses are neither good nor evil, and neither lawful nor chaotic, because they'll do almost anything to make money. (I'd say that on the whole though, they're not evil, as, while they're willing to make deals that harm others, they do not intentionally cause harm (with the exception of some assassinations here-and-there by the Shadeaux, and likely by the Hinckwells too)) (They're neither law-abiding (althuogh, there are no laws) nor law breaking, as they strive to make money by any means, whether by using Laws to their advantage, or by eschewing rules.) Thusfar we've seen the Shadeaux do more of the chaotic and "evil" stuff, but I think that's mostly because we've seen it, and not because they're the only ones doing it. Also, I'd say it's not so much evil as simply more-concerned-about-money than the well-being of others. I tried to remedy that a bit with 62. I think their mentality (the business mentality) may even be better described as Blue and Orange With the Shadeaux being Deep Blue and the Hinckwells being Dark Blue. (While discussing trade mentality, I'd point out that, while I'm not comforatable calling either Trading House evil (or any of their members such) I will call Fleur and Beyland Enterprises evil (Orange???), because even by business mentality, her methods (that'll feature in some of my future quests) are extremely cut-throat, reckless, dangerous and self-awaredly cruel) You've created a beautiful monster! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Ok." Stated Sylph, getting his berrings. "Knife-throat, was it? You've been seen entering and leaving the Winking Gargoyle every day for the past week. What is the reason for this? Are you familiar with a businessman named Rorik?" Sylph surveyed the scene, attempting to ascertain whether the hobgoblin had a dagger, and also just to see what was going on with the boat. OoC: Evidently, I lied.

CMP: I won't be able to update in 69 until this evening. ~Insectoid Aristicrat

"Hello, sir. I am Sylph Solanum, a Druid. These are my companions. To be frank, we are looking for a murderer... and your friend in the blue coat fits the description. Would you mind if I ask him a few questions?" Stated Sylph, arriving at the scene. OoC: I love these guys!

That is true. Until the Shadeaux run out of their cloth stores, neither side will have a monopoly. (And, if Fleur's right, by then the Shadeaux will have found a second source for their cloth, or the deal between Dill Hinckwell and the Lords of Brendenton will have expired/gone sour) (Also, while we're talking about the quest, I might as well add that the official report from Dill is that a man named Abe Beyland is responsible for the acts that night and that his wife, Ave Hinckwell, was killed during the riots.) Oh, quit whining, you guys did very well in terms of loot. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"He looks a bit frail to be picking people up... Erik, would you do the honours?" Asked Sylph.

Well, Shadeaux doesn't have a very big branch in Brendenton.... So Fleur decided to help them out of the goodness of her heart. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Oh great." Stated Sylph. "Someone pick-up the ranger."

And you know what they say about good intentions. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I agree, but I'm just going with the overwhelming vibe I get from the groups. Partuicularly the Shadeaux and Hinckwells can't be seen as 100% good. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I concur: for me it seems like: Hinckwells: from Chaotic Good to True Neutral Shadeax: True Neutral Zeigfrieds: from Chaotic Good to Chaotic Evil (Necromancers) Guild of Invision: True Neutral to Neutral Good The Bonapartes: Lawful Good to Lawful Neutral The Ji Pei: Lawful Neutral to Neutral Evil (??? the Tritech company's not 100% good to be sure.) The TownWatch: Lawful Good to Lawful Neutral Wolfgang: Chaotic (and Neutral) Evil to Chaotic Good. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

OoC: I should have 5 tonics. Sylph drank a tonic.

Yes, Romulus, the ends justify the means, brother. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Sylph doesn't care one bit about economics (or politics) but his mindset is semi-communist when it comes to practical things (loot distribution), if not just because if everyone is equally capable to take on a threat, the party is more likely to succeed. It's actually somewhat amusing that Sylph doesn't have an opinion on "the most important choice one can make in the game." I didn't think the Wolfgang represented Comunism any more than America did in its founding or revolutionary France. I think they want change and equality, not necessarily enforced-equality. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Fine, let's go meet him."

OoC: I forgot to update my action. Thanks for catching that Pal! "Indeed." Stated Sylph as he read over his scroll. "How frustrating." Sylph took out his scroll of Sealing. He cast it on Erik. "Well, that's that. Zasties, what is your relationship with the blue man? Who is he?"

"Good call, Monk. Now, let's see if we can't knock her down. I want her fragile." Pretzel vs. Her (Heavy Flail) Dreyrugr vs. Her (Crow Claw Dagger) Erik vs. Her (Voltedge) >Nessa vs. Her (Silver Crossbow) >Sylph-Heal Erik (Shrapnel Bow)

>Sylph-Heal Erik (Shrapnel Bow) Pretzel vs. Her (Heavy Flail) (or, if Sylph failed to heal, >Pretzel-Heal Erik (Titanic Axe)) Erik vs. Her (Voltedge) (or. if unhealed, Does nothing) Dreyrugr vs. Her (Crow Claw Dagger) >Nessa vs. Her (Silver Crossbow)