Myr's Sword (Surraruthru)

[Anastasia]

"The bases are fine, we destroyed all of them but the one in the Deep Ethereal. Keep that one private," Adrian says. "Specify what information you're thinking of for the others."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I'm not entirely sure yet, I'll have to spend some additional time researching them. As for Lixer, the destruction of his bases, the types of experiments we found, and how it's weakened his position would be most likely, along with what we've learned of his proxy champions. Asmodeus' position is likely weakened due to Lixer's defeats... The duke of Destiny I haven't dealt with yet, so I'd have to research more on him."

[Anastasia]

"The bases are fine, that cat's out of the bag with the Astral," Adrian says, tapping the tip of his quill feather against his chin. "The experiments no for now, the rest should be fine."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru nods.

"I'll keep it in mind. I'm not sure that will be enough to get the information I need, but I can try. Thank you."

[Anastasia]

What now, Surraruthru?

[Iron Dragoon]

Not sure. Do some more research on those three so I can give Machos enough for the info?

[Anastasia]

What do you want to know about them? Aurora knows a fair deal IC and there's no need to research that, it can be covered in IC discussion or OOC results.

[Iron Dragoon]

Strengths, weaknesses, points of contention between them. Useful info I can trade.

[Anastasia]

It's been a few days due to RL interrupts on both ends. To make sure I have this right in my head, who are the three you want info on?

[Iron Dragoon]

Lixer, Asmodeus, and The Duke of Destiny.

[Anastasia]

Lixer

+ Son of Asmodeus so massive clout in Hell and a recognized Heir of Hell. In theory, should Asmodeus die, Lixer would take his place. The theory's likely worthless unless Lixer's the one that does him in, though.
+ Powerful necromancer and lords over the undead. Archdevil of Undeath. Isn't technically a Duke of Archduke of Hell, nor a Lord of the Nine. His rank gives him around the authority of an Archduke but less than a Lord of the Nine.
+ Capable of possessing creatures directly, essentially he can control anything and use it as a sort of quasi-aspect with no danger to himself.

- Has a rivalry with Orcus, who by all accounts loathes him and is likely far stronger than Lixer.
- Aurora's found information that suggests his relationship with his sister is testy at best. Glasya is the new Lord of the Sixth and now outranks her brother. At best it's sibling rivalry. At worst....well, one of 'em will outlive the other, most likely after gutting the other.
- Has recently suffered setbacks in Dis, with the loss of an agent to Dispater's security forces.

Asmodeus

+ Lord of the Ninth and King of Hell. Rules all of Hell and keeps the Lords in line, even when there's rebellion and discord. He's unspeakably ancient and his predecessor is but the barest memory in the minds of immortals.
+ Unfathomably powerful as the Lord of all Hell. Has all of Hell's resources to draw on.
+ Effectively invincible within Nessus, due to the sheer absurdity of overcoming all his defenses.
+ Commands the Duke of Destiny personally and likely has at least commanding knowledge of the Lifasa situation, if not being involved in it that way.
+ Is willing to put aside his problems with others, even Good, on the occasions something of chaos (usually the Abyss) threatens things greatly. Has a pragmatic streak.

- Is a top tier asshole.
- Rules over Hell, which is like being the King of Shit Mountain. It's nice, but you're still lording over a pile of shit.
- It's likely all his vassals hate him and want to take his place.

Taelfagn, the Duke of Destiny

+ A Duke of Hell overseeing destiny. Has all the powers of that rank and can manipulate fate itself.
+ Responsible for the unlikely string of events that lead to Lifasa's fall through direct destiny manipulation.
+ Willing to get his claws dirty and directly fight Aurora, but likely only in a situation he's carefully manipulated to be in his favor.
+ Likely lead to Muirfinns' and Lief's current predicaments.

- Erathaol and most other deities who deal with fate really don't like him.
- Aurora's almost certainly a black mark on his record.

As a general rule, Lixer obeys Asmodeus. He's his son so it's expected. One might infer he's not happy with his father for promoting Glasya and not himself, but that would only be speculation based on letters stolen from Castle Crumbling.

Little of Taelfagn's relationships have been revealed, though he serves Asmodeus and has cooperated with Lixer recently.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alright, I'll keep that for reference. Hopefully between the bases thing and that, it'll be enough. After this, I guess do the sending?

[Anastasia]

Okay, type out the sending and bear in mind the 25 word limit.

[Iron Dragoon]

Casting the magics needed, Surraruthru sends the follow to Machos:

'Machos, I'm Surraruthru from Aurora. I'd like to trade information with you on Yugoloths. I have information on Asmodeus, Lixer, and Taelfagn for trade."

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 vs ???, possible miss chance due to his local conditions. Higher is better.
<Serith> Kobrb roll for Serith < 74 > [d100=74]

'Oh ho! Yes, at Dowanger's Fancy in Arcadia. It has the best food and serving wenches, plus a bard that isn't totally worthless, unlike most other -'

He stops there, the limit for the spell reached.