THE PARADOX BOUNTY

[Cheese 2307]

THE CONDEMNATION OF THE DEMON WORSHIPPING MAGISTER HAUS OF HOHKMAT

 

 

I AM YERA SILVEIRA. I assisted in the burning of Hallowcliffe Manor, who many know was the heart of demonic activity upon the continent of Aevos. I have long since fought darkspawn because of their targeting of my people, my loved ones and myself. I have fought the undead, demons and any who have targeted my people. I have not done so in secret, and have always ridden forwards for the protection of others. You may not like me, but I have always kept my word, and my character is known.

 

The leader of the attack on Hallowcliffe Manor, the nest of demons, and who has been a source of fear for Darkspawn for many years, though controversial and disliked by many, was Lanre Cerusil, who has spent the last decade fighting darkspawn fervently.

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[Citation: A letter from Lanre to Yera to mount a defense of Hohkmat against the undead. Subsequently, the two fended of a much larger force of undead accosting Hohkmat with the aid of Magister Sulieronn and others.]

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[Citation: A letter from Iolas to Yera, indicating that Lanre was helping to fight the Harrower, a threat in the north.]

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https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/233772-the-destruction-of-hallowcliffe-hall/

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[Citation: A missive penned by Lanre Cerusil detailing the destruction of Hallowcliffe, the largest lair of Naztherak.]

 

TWO YEARS AGO, WE uncovered that Haus, Magister of Hohkmat, was actively working with the demon worshippers of Hallowcliffe and subsequently entwined with the ‘White Cat’, otherwise known as Sarryn. Haus was confronted with this information and affirmed it, acting and pretending as though he were manipulating the woman. This was informed to the Grand Magister of Hohkmat, Razad, Fatebinder who did not act. Upon the burning of their manor, the duo of Haus and Sarryn plotted revenge, which led to the assassination of Lanre Cerusil and the plotting of my own assassination, as Overlord of Kaethul, vassal of Haelun’or.

 

[Summary: Haus admitted to being ‘close’ with Sarryn and learning from the demon cults leader.]
[Summary: Haus assassinated and plotted the assassination of Lanre Cerusil and the Vassal leader of Haelun’or, whilst holding the second highest position within Hohkmat.]

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[Copy of Note: Recovered from Hohkmat’s chamber of water, which the Grand Magister of Hohkmat claims doesn’t exist]

 

AT THE SOUTHERN SUMMIT, I revealed Haus’s allegiance with demons to the world at large, working with Sarryn. A trial was to be held, where the evidence collected would be mounted against him. A curfew was to be enacted with a neutral third party where I freely agreed to be tested with aurum, with salt, to be judged by the spirits, by diviners and any canonist group that stepped forwards.

 

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[Citation: A witness testimony from Miss Rowena]

 

IT WAS AGREED A trial would take place, with both myself and Haus remaining within our respective homes. He did not. Meanwhile, the Grand Magister of Hohkmat visited Kaethul with a group of ‘guards’, disregarding the evidence and the testimony of a separate party of accusers of Haus’s darkspawn acts,  as well as the evidence of Kaethul, sourced from Hohkmats very own spies. 

 

  

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[Citation: Evidence of Fatebinders arrival to Kaethul in an attempt to keep the public eye off of the accusations and avoid the exposure of Magister Haus’s dealing with demons.]

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THE PALADINS CAME FORTH with the results of their own darkspawn investigation, revealing that Haus had been working alongside a Lich in order to fight a voidal horror initially, and was believed to have made further deals for power. A letter was shown to him, detailing that Sarryn, named the ‘White Cat’ had claimed ownership of the attack - proving his connection to the demon worshippers that he protects. 

 

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[Citation: A letter from Sarryn ‘The White Cat’, the leader of Hallowcliffe Manor, gloating about the death orchestrated by herself and Haus in allegiance.]

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STILL, THE GRAND MAGISTER disregarded this, claiming the ‘White Cat’ could be anyone. This evidence was presented to the Grand Magister of Hohkmat, who scoffed, called it hearsay and decided to claim ownership of Kaethul, a Haelun’or vassal, on behalf of Hohkmat in a public missive. 

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<https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/234463-kaggath-paradox-v-greed/>

 

[Summary: Hohkmat has allowed Haus to retain his titles and land despite evidence being provided for his working alongside darkspawn.]
[Summary: Hohkmat, has infringed upon the sovereignty of Haelun’or with its proclamation that the Grand Magister can decide who owns Kaethul should Haus assassinate Yera.]

 

APPROACHED ON BEHALF OF the church, Father Nerium brought forth his own evidence to present, risking life and limb to do so.

 

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[Citation: A stone tablet and document submitted by Father Nerium after ruthlessly torturing the information out of an Azdrazi, and sending them to Qur Hamtsaref.]

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[Summary: Haus has fraternized with Azdrazi begging them for boons and gifts.]

 

FATEBINDER ACTED ON HIS own accord to protect Haus from judgment and enact their own archaic rules where Haus’s allies can freely enter the foreign territory of Haelun’or, and butcher the people of Kaethul, instead of fair trial. Whereupon, Haus sent letters to others, detailing the name ‘White Cat’ had killed Lanre. A fact not spoken to him, either further implicating his involvement with Sarryn, a fact he has brazenly admitted in person to me, or implicating that Hohkmat’s Grand Magister is aiding the darkspawn sympathizing Demon Worshipper.

 

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[Citation: A letter from Haus to Juniper Rose]

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HAUS AND SARRYN BOTH saw fit to try and implicate me, by revealing one of their alleged spies amongst our ranks, as though we knew of them and simply kept them around despite our war on the demon worshippers. It is believed he will attempt to claim we randomly had darkspawn in high positions without investigating them. Thus, attached below are copies of the warrants signed that existed prior to this interrogation, witnessed by Lady Ember and numerous guards, investigating Lady Eshonai, and her darkspawn tests that followed. As well as the accounts our investigators have had carried out on two likely warlocks who have avoided our territory since the attack on Hallowcliffe.

 

WE HAVE OPEN INVESTIGATIONS involving Castiel and Cordelia, both of which were banished by Lanre from the realm of Kaethul and Haelun'or at large following the attack on Hallowcliffe Hall. Their suspected state as warlocks was discussed with Paladin Aeolus ‘Glitterboy’.

 

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[Citation: A report, part one of an investigation into Castiel & Cordelia.]

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IT IS A PROVEN fact that we have fought the demons, necromancers, undead and every other hellish creature that has come for us, even when our numbers are low at the small hours of the night. If my testimony is insufficient still, feel free to test, interrogate, or investigate me. I have nothing to hide.

 

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[Citation: A warrant for the arrest and investigation into Eshonai’s allegiances.]

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IN SUMMARY:

 

HAUS, MAGISTER OF HOHKMAT, admitted his ties to Sarryn ‘The White Cat’ and his learning from the leader of a demonic cult. He has also admitted in private to working with and for such a demon worshiper, which is further corroborated by multiple other forms of evidence. Furthermore, Haus consorted and fraternized with the Nephilim and begged for gifts and favors from them.

FURTHERMORE, HAUS PLANNED THE assassination of Lanre Cerusil and additionally plotted to assassinate the Overlord of Kaethul. The Grand Magister of Hohkmat has allowed this, and permitted the retention of Haus’ titles despite the evidence provided regarding this and his consorting with darkspawn and demons. Haus has allowed the body of Lanre Cerusil to be taken by the undead, and allowed him to be raised into a weapon against the living. Hohkmat, a vassal of Petra, has also infringed upon the sovereignty of Haelun’or’s vassal of Kaethul and claiming its succession is liable to Hohkmat. In the wake of the incident, Haus claims that he had no involvement in the murder despite the reports otherwise, but still seeks to condemn myself and the legacy of Lanre Cerusil as darkspawn defenders. What does he have to fear if he is innocent? His motives are clear.

 

 

AND SO IT IS ORDERED BY

THE OVERLORD OF KAETHUL,

A BOUNTY IS TO be put for the head and belongings of the darkspawn sympathizing, demon worshiping Haus, who has threatened my life and my wellbeing as a sovereign citizen of Haelun’or, member of its Silver Council and Overlord of the Commerce City-State of Kaethul, a neutral and peaceful region, who has murdered my husband who was the foremost champion against the demonics and Gashadokuro, who has deceived and corrupted the world of Voidal magi into something that serves the dark and festers with the influence of dark magic so that he might sustain his personal connections with the dark as he foolishly seeks the destructive path towards his goals.

 

WHOEVER BRINGS HAUS TO KAETHUL ALIVE, BOUND AND BLINDFOLDED, SHALL BE AWARDED

3000 MINA

& an additional 100 Minas (up to 2000) for the heads of any proven darkspawn sympathizers that attempt to fight for him after being shown this missive.

 

 

THE OVERLORD HAS, SINCE

THE 13TH OF THE GRAND HARVEST, S.A. 170,

REDUCED THE BOUNTY TO:

1,000 MINA

Plus an additional 100 mina per supporter of Haus, up to 1,000 mina.

 

 

RULES:

-Do not kill any child, pregnant woman, or unarmed man/woman

- Those that crowd Haus may truly be unaware of his doings, please try to convince them with words not to aid him and show this missive where necessary.

Spoiler

[Citation: A note written from Haus to Yera, finally written in a way that cannot be used to directly incriminate him for his crimes and associations but showcasing clear intent to murder should his ties to demons be revealed further.]
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SIGNED,

 

HER SERENE HIGHNESS, YERA SILVEIRA,

Overlord of Kaethul, Master of the Hidden Tower, Matriarch of Clan Silveira

 

[Pallodium 465]

A crow flittered unto a hallway- a tall being ripping away the parchment it held. A pair of  serpentine eyes scanned over it, narrowing as it read the purple-hued words scrawled across the bounty. "...Cruel... how cruel indeed..." the whispers that flowed from its maw dissolved unto the cavern halls- replaced by the roaring of lava that constantly permeated its halls.

[UnBaed 8953]

Ilaria quietly sighed as she observed this conflict rather carefully, her lips hinted to a troubled frown for what was to come.  This knot of chaos and grief would surely only grow more mangled with time.

[Narthok 9213]

Grommash frowns upon receiving the news. His respect for the honour of Hokhmat somewhat damaged. Their delegate to the Southern Summit had promised that the accused, who had sworn up and down he was innocent, would remain on house arrest. It was clear that the word of those who professed to honour was perhaps less reliable than he had assumed. He had thought that their honour could be relied upon after their conduct at the battle in the badlands.

The Orcish chieftain grunted, calling for a nearby goblin to put forth a condemnation. The evidence of demonry in the midlands grew more with each passing day. It was obvious that all of these supposed 'holy' organizations would do nothing of value. Perhaps it was time for the Orcs to live up to the duties bestowed upon them by their forefather.

[xo31 459]

"Finally." Arthur said. "Wish I did it myself a long time ago. . ."

[sam33497 2793]

Zahkriikyzer the Musin screams in fury at the revelation of the crimes. "Darkfriend! Darkfriend! Slay him! Slay him!"

[Wulfric 98]

Obok Metaldrinks read the morning newspaper over a cup of coffee (its beer) and frowned before saying "i cannae believe i made t'at sour bean my letter buddy..."

[olpx 212]

He would read the missive, and he would see the big "3000," and he would tear it and shove it in his pocket. His early experiences with this "Haus" would come in handy for taking his head. He said to himself that he would not let Haus go this time, although he was oblivious to the fact he did any of these things the first time he encountered him.

[Cheese 2307]

Juniper, former teacher of Haus, stared upon the missive she printed on Yera's behalf. A fire had lit in her eyes- one of fury, and pure hatred.

She had trusted Haus. She had considered him a friend, perhaps even family.

 

And he tore her family apart.

 

"I suppose it's time to burn some bridges," She lamented to herself.

"I hope my "family" will not be too upset with this, seeing as they took the only ones I had left from me."

 

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yes im commenting on my own post dont @ me

 

[Caedis 425]

Dainn stretched out his limbs, side to side, left and right, up and down, back and front, then all around! He clicked his tongue at the missive, then cackled in a devilish giggle.

 

"Faken' 'Aus! They're hun'in' a faken' 'Aus! Tha' ain' how ya spell 'Ouse, dipshi'!" He continues cackling, the Harrower Cultist having absolutely no idea who 'Haus' is.

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[PrimnyaQuorum 1038]

"...Do I get a double return if I turn myself in? Six-Thousand is a lot." He muses sincerely, standing over his war-room. 

 

Cosmic eyes gloss over various unsigned letters, and notes that concern a trial that was never scheduled by a well-meaning Rex, though a brow raises at the attached note that he wrote 

 

"I did promise. Can't hurt to respond, but - well."

 

"I pity the shops."

[TreeSmoothie 4898]

An old Mage-hunter hoists a blue-tinged blade, smoke filtering from their helm. Void Magi were a bane, anywho -- regardless if the report had been fabricated, or not. 

 

--

 

John pouted, scratching his chin. "What happened to their trial?" 

[ChaoticRoller 591]

Meira upon hearing the news shows signs of being shocked. "I t'ought t'e people of Hohkmat were trusted? Should've done t'at trial t'en and t'ere." She'd say as she then would pin the missive onto a board, nailing it down for those to see. She now contemplates about the conversation she had prior to this missive. "Maybe I s'ould do t'at." She says as she goes to write something down and walked down the roads of Ravenmire.

[UniBearse 725]

A Dark elf stood within the bard caravan, finding the missive and reading through all these words, statements, and evidence. He wondered what had happened to Haus, back in Almaris he was sincere and wanted to gain power in order to protect his family and loved ones. Now he barely recognized the human. Glorier lets out a sigh, he would not turn him in should he find him, but he could not act as if he was blind and deaf to everything. "May the Moonlight shine down your path, Llyr"

[Onnensr 578]

Father Nerium sat in the Gardens of Laughter and Joy in Numenost, admiring with humble pride the work that had been done. His brow did furrow, just a moment, as he reviewed the confession of Fadrom... He touched his earrings, and saw his painted nails, and touched his balmed lips, and smoothed a weave of blonde hair... "Am I... really so effeminate..?" he pondered aloud. He shook his head. No. No it was the human standards of masculinity that were wrong. 

He reached down into his travel bag, taking a one-of-a-kind mug made from the vertebrae of a deceased Herald, and filled it from his Lumbridge Coffee gourd, taking a sip.