Mystic Realms Arc

[Dracos]

"You've arrived just in time.  My carriage will take us to the meeting hall."  Climbing aboard a luxurious black carriage, Lord Palanthas extended his hand to Lady Reiko to assist her.

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

Reiko took his hand and entered the carraige nervously, hoping that she didn't have to say much.

[Dracos]

Silently the two traveled to the bazaar, the silent morning beckoning ominiously.

The carriage slowly came to a stop outside a large building towards the center of the bazaar.  Reinhart opened the door and stood to the side, waiting for the two to disembark.

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

Leaving the carraige, Reiko gazed up at the grand bazaar in complete awe, though she politely kept herself from gaping. Leaving her mouth open like that might have been rude.

[Dracos]

Moments later, Reiko found herself facing what was an odd assortment of guildmasters.  All older men, they bickered angrily about what should be done.   The presiding voice was clear, despite Lord Palanthas' attempts to garner order.

"This is the middle of the trading season, you are blocking trade on the word of some girl?"

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

"Because there really is an assault happening soon," interupted Reiko, bowing to Palanthas in apology. "And I am not 'some girl' as you eloquently put it."

[Dracos]

"Really?  And where's your proof lass?  For all we know you forged that letter from the Arch mage.  We haven't seen even as much as a goblin in months.  And even if they did attack, no force has ever taken Palanthas."

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

"Well I'll have you know I was attacked by those goblins in the woods on my way here," Reiko said, though she knew she was lacking any real evidence. "And what reason would I have in forging my Shalafi's handwritting?"

[Dracos]

Another wrinkled face retorted with sarcastic ignorance, "Industrial SABOTOGE that's what!  You are trying to weaken the city by ruining the prime trading season, leaving it poorer afterwards!"

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

Reiko stared at the old man, spittle flying from his face as he yelled at her. "Interesting theory, but, for what purpose do I have to do such a thing?"

[Dracos]

"Bah, redirected traffic would take their goods to other trading cities.  Any number of them would gladly hire an spy to create such turmoil.  I tell you Lord Palanthas, jail her for the good of us all!"

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

Reiko blinked, silently listening and nodding her head to a voice that only she could hear. Suddenly, she sniffled at the accusasion, tears welling in her eyes as she turned on the "charm" as advised by the others. "Do you really think I could do something like that?" she asked sadly, looking ready to burst into crying fit.

[Dracos]

OOC: Charm spells and you ^_^

IC:

Several of the faces suddenly looked contrite, the resistance fading slightly as the spell effected them.  But a few glared, unwavering.  "Of course.  Lord Palanthas, I call for her immediate jailing", one particularly irate fellow retorted.

Fearless Leader

[Shukuen]

"Why are you so mean?" Reiko asked, her lower lip trembling slightly. "Why can't you believe that I'm only trying to help you out?"

[Dracos]

"Um...um..." Lord Palanthas was torn, he trusted the girl but... he did have a responsibility to his people...but...

"No, I can't.  Where is your proof?  You claim to be the apprentice of the great archmage.  You might be good at conning peoples hearts but that won't save you saboteur!"

Fearless Leader