The Crow

Hearing the unfamiliar voice over the pearl the cloaked figure calmly speaks into the pearl "Sound off". Male Roegadyn(1): "Present" Male Roegadyn(2): "Present" Male Hyur: "Present" After waiting briefly he speaks into the linkpearl "Considering I am two responses short I am just going to assume they have been removed from play; no matter they underestimated the situation and payed for it. Now on to the more important matter at hand, I need to meet with you personally to discuss some matters that should not be spoken over a communication device. I would appreciate it if you would be inclined to allow my other subordinates to to find and guide you to me, if you decide to further your rather hostile actions I am giving them permission to use necessary force to subdue you and bring you to me. Either way before this night is out you will be in front of me." He says this in a calm tone with no inkling of anger or worry, After hearing this the three subordinates quickly head over to the inn and then begin to spread out searching for Fang, the male hyur grips his sword tightly ready to swing it at the sign of any hostile actions, the two male roegadyn both have brass knuckles equipped and are just as alert as the hyur for anything hostile. As they search the area they hear someone screaming towards the direction of one of the upper docks; without drawing attention to themselves they quickly approach the area. Male Hyur: Both of you split up and cover a side of this area. I will head there directly to investigate and maybe find our target, if I find her I will alert you immediately; if she targets either of you lead her to us so we can engage together got it? Male Roegadyn(1): "Yes" Male Roegadyn(2); "Yes" The three now separate but are not at a distance where getting to one another will be a time consuming venture they are positioned in a way that allows for them to quickly get to each others destination. As the male hyur approaches the area; there are still no yellow jackets in the area but that will soon change. He catches sight of the two female miqo'te dangling above the ocean water lifeless of course, this sight induces a bit of fear in him but also makes him far more aware of his surroundings, in some away you could say he has become increasingly paranoid and will be rather quick to strike if something occurs. The two male roegadyn have both taken position on opposite ends of the upper dock and managed to place themselves with their backs against a wall to ensure no blades struck them from the back. They now wait stoic and ever vigilant to any danger that may approach them. As the cloaked figure waits for results he goes back to the shipyard and decides to subdue those in the area so that he will be unheeded when the more delicate matters are underway. As he walks through the shipyard he opens a bottles that releases a hazy mist, those who breathe in this mist are quickly knocked unconscious. "Now then let us see how capable my subordinates are, or how capable she is."

"Status report" the cloaked figure said in a firm tone over the link pearl Male Hyur: "The people are clearly more riled up do to our actions but aside from that nothing from what I can see on my end of the market place" Male Roegadyn(1): "Nothing unusual for me as well, I have left the marketplace area to try a different location" Male Roegadyn(2): "I have a potential target, she was following you out of the marketplace before breaking off and-" before he could continue a shout ripped through linkpearl Male Roegadyn(1): "WHY DIDN'T YOU DO SOMETHING SOONER YOU CRAZY BASTARD I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HAD I WANDERED INTO SECLUDED AREA!!!!!" "I believe I told you that you may be targeted, now I want you to shut up and control yourself or you can go ahead and die in a secluded area" he spoke in a plain casual tone yet his words carried an ominous weight that those on the linkshell recognized immediately. Male Roegadyn(2): "Sincere Apologies" Female Miqo'te(1): "Where was the one you were following go?" Female Miqo'te(2): "Yes where?" Male Roegadyn(2): "Right as I was saying, the target broke away abruptly and sat on a bench before quickly moving to one of the inns. The target is a female Miqo'te, I recommend you two going inside the inn and observe her while we continue our search close by. If she does in fact prove to be the one alert us immediately if nothing occurs after 10 minutes break off the observation and search elsewhere." Female Miqo'te(1): "Very well we shall move" After hearing the report the cloaked figure gives out another order "If something should occur lead the target to the shipyard, I will be waiting there" as he said this he began walking through the city once again unhindered and untouched. Both Miqo'te went to the inn quickly and as they traveled there the city began to grow dark with night approaching.Once they arrived they took up position, one was located near where patrons would enter and exit the resting area while the other was located near the entrance, both were not exactly out of place but you could not say they were particularly blending in either. With everyone now in position they once again wait and become ever more vigilant as night approaches the city.

The figure returns to the meeting spot and soon after his subordinates return, they however do not have the information he was looking for. "So all we have for information is a name and that someone was killed, I believe you all need to work on your investigatory skills." He says this in quite a plain tone and with no particular anger yet his subordinates show signs of being nervous. Male Roegadyn(1): "Wh- What will you have us do then? question the outlaws to see if they know anything?" he speaks formally and promptly to the cloaked figure although with signs of being nervous. "No they will probably already know what we know; we are under the assumption this individual has not left the region so there is the chance they no longer reside here." He stops for a moment to think before speaking again. "I suppose we are going to have to use some unique bait to draw in this large fish; I want you all to start a rumor that a private contractor is seeking the capture and or death of this *Fang* as they aptly call themselves. Focus on the taverns and market where information circulates quickly, with any luck this will reach our targets ears and if they have any mental capacity will consider removing whoever the contractor is. Do this and then be on watch for anything unusual." As he finishes his subordinates once again give a slight bow and start to head off to the locations but the figure adds one more thing "Do be cautious if our target happens to be particularly unpredictable its not impossible they will find you out as the source and may very well attack, do take care not to lose your life, replacing you will be hassle." As he says this his subordinates stop only for a moment and then continue, the idea that they can be replaced only makes them more determined to make sure that does not happen. The two female Miqo'te go to the various taverns and in slight whispers here and there spread the rumor of a large reward for the *Fangs* capture and or death, this riles up many mercenaries and pirates of the sort who frequent the taverns. The two Roegadyn and the Hyur head to the marketplace and spread out to various stalls and engage in idle banter while occasionally speaking of the reward; this captures the attention of some yellow jackets and adventurers who have the hopes and dreams of playing hero, or at the very least need a larger paycheck. With the prospect of reward now circulating among the people, it becomes a waiting game to see if the bait was effective or if they were fishing dead waters. The cloaked figure waits to see the results all the while humming a tune to himself.

Once someone assassinates, or murders depending on perspective, a group of nobles they would normally flee the region. However the one responsible for such an act was looking over the city of Limsa Lominsa; Why was he here? simply put he caught wind of the destruction of a grand company ship and it intrigued him to some degree as to who did it and wanted to determine if they seek something more. With him are 5 individuals who will be aiding him in his search, 2 Male Sea Wolf Roegadyns, a Male Midlander Hyur and 2 Female Keeper Miqo'te "Canvas the city and find out who was responsible for the destruction of the ship, once you do meet me back here in 1 bell for further directives" once he finished the 5 people gave a slight bow and moved quickly into the city. He himself went into the city cloaked and all, one would expect him to draw attention in this oceanic setting but this worries him not for a slight illusionary spell is cast on him, it is nothing complex it simply averts ones attention anywhere but on him. He goes to investigate the shipyard where many vessels are anchored and built and although his appearance is concealed one who would be able to perceive the him would no doubt experience a sense of foreboding. "Now than I wonder how things will turn out" as he says this he walks through the shipyard until the time to reconvene with his subordinates arrives.

(Sorry I forgot to mention that the murders will become public knowledge of course who did it, the purpose and whereabouts are unknown as well as many other details your characters would not know anyway so feel free to talk about this event icly and or pass it around the rumor mill, like I said there will be more to come.)

(Just one of many things to come :evil: ) Wineport, a place of wine and luxury, so it is no surprise it is hosting a luxurious party for nobility. The weather is fair with signs of rain later on the rather quiet Limsan night yet something unsettling stirs within the darkness that surrounds wineport. A cloaked figure walks silently with in the darkness observing location making note of where the numerous guards are patrolling. The guards were no mere city guard but highly seasoned mercenaries, one could tell from their armor and way the carried themselves with their equipment that they were no strangers to combat and mayhap even war. It would be foolish for anyone to approach such a location with hostile intentions and yet this figure veiled within the darkness was indifferent to such a worry; once he determined a course of action he deftly began to make his approach to the building where the party was being held yet this itself was no small task. The guards were placed in close proximity of each other and even if they were not there were sentinels in watching from a distance for every 4 guards insuring they were always aware of each other’s presence. Toss in the fact they were more than likely checking in frequently with each squad of guards and wineport you could say was more fortified than any prison on that night however the one weakness that could be exploited was now arriving. With a deafening sound thunder echoed throughout the land; what was supposed to be a small rain shower had suddenly begin a storm and mayhap even become a hurricane. Did the figure count on this? No he was prepared to make use of the small rain shower to quickly infiltrate the building yet this storm granted him far more leeway than he originally planned for. With the storm now underway he moved out from the confines of the darkness and approached the wineport and subsequently the building itself from the west where the security was more spread out but not by a large margin where just anyone could slip in. Once making sure he had his weapons ready, one being a retractable lance and the other being 2 daggers the cloaked figure began was quickly within wineport but the final stretch to the building hosting the party was the challenge. Even if this was the best chance for access the guards perhaps due to the weather decided to stay closer together and kept each other in sight. This hindered the figure in no way though; the heavy downpour and frequent lightning flashes hindered their perception enough for him to weave through the tight security and into the building. Once inside the figure could hear the mindless banter and laughing associated with parties. He removed the daggers from his person and approached the main hall; the security was not as significant inside likely due to nobility arrogance of not wanting sellswords ruining the atmosphere. Once in front of the doors to the main hall he cracked the doors open to search for 5 individuals among the crowd. The nobles the figure was searching for were a bit more special than the others in that they had the power to mobilize large armed forces; for the figure this was a problem that had to be removed for he had plans and having these nobles around would hinder the plans to a varying degree. During times of war it often becomes a game of gaining the favor of nobles with large military forces to gain the advantage; aside from the garlean threat are there any other wars occurring, a significant portion or perhaps all the populace would think not. In that sense they are foolish for they are and have been in the midst of a war longer than the garleans, they just fail to notice it and while they are oblivious to this fact the figure will remove all obstacles to insure victory. He found the ones he needed to kill, he slid up the cloak on his left wrist a bit revealing a rather strange mechanical device with a crystal attached to it, after pressing a button he waited a moment before all the lighting fixtures in the hall as well as in the building powered by aether went dark. In an instant the entire building was cast in darkness, but only for a short moment and it was in this moment the figure struck; he quickly moved through the darkness and had his daggers snatch the life out of the 5 nobles. The figure did not have night vision but had an affinity with darkness which allowed him more freedom in the darkness. Before the lighting fixtures came back on he had already left the hall and was making his retreat. Screams could be heard from the main hall as the guests no doubt were terrified of the corpses now present before them; as the figure made his way outside, the storm was still going but not as intensely as before, it was because of this 2 mercenaries were able to see and subsequently attack the figure. Without even losing his stride and before the mercenaries could even call out they had found an intruder the figure pulled out his retractable lance, tossed it and killed one mercenary causing the other to stop for the briefest of moments this insured his own demise; the figure had already closed the distance and swiftly removed his lance and from the corpse and thrusted it into the heart of the other mercenary. With both dead the figure continued to quickly remove himself from wineport. Now back within the darkness that surrounded wineport he looks on as numerous people scream and run about as they let chaos and fear control their actions, with this he has completed his task but before he leaves the area he says something of a chant or prayer “May the dark embrace carry us to true freedom”.

(While this message is delievered via linkpearl it is completely open to interaction between other characters and or people who want to try and tack down my character since my character conveniently didn't secure his own Linkpearl signal therefore it is privy to being traced and this is of course if you wish to interact, I merely wish to convey a message yet have plans if others wish to interact with this hence the open tag) [video=youtube] (adding atmosphere) It was a quiet day all throughout Eorzea or at the very least more peacful than the usual chaotic days that plague it. That soon would end though in a small cavern tucked away where even light cannot reach a lone figure stands in the middle of an incantation circle with three crystals pointed in the direction of each city, Gridania, Limsa Lominsa and Ul'Dah. After mumbling a few words to himself and using a rather strange device in his hands the crystals begin to glow and faintly hum, the result of this is that any and all public Linkpearls with very low security protocols were hacked and were privy to receiving a message from an unknown voice. As many go about their day, those who have Linkpearls are suddenly bombarded by a series of noises and static as their Linkpearls are being hacked. However very soon the noise and static dies down, many believe it to be people some random occurrence and go on about their day, that is until they hear an unknown voice. The voice is highly distorted and has slight menacing tone to it "People of Eorzea...no people of Hydaelyn the era we live in is failed one. I am not referring to the simple umbral and astral era's, I am referring to a more important era one that has plagued this world long enough with its incompetence and failure to remove threats when they arise. People of Hydaelyn I am referring to the era of light we all so foolishly live in, and make no mistake we are the fools for allowing such an era to remain for so long. History has shown multiple occurrences of the world on the brink of complete destruction but as history also shows, at the very last second many of these occurrences were avoided or subdued to a degree in which the world can repair its shattered self. This cycle of destruction and rebirth is all thanks to the Light you all covet so much, when the world is in great peril what does the light do? it struggles and does merely just enough to keep the world from falling apart, our calamity of 5 years ago can attest to that. I am sure many you still harbor scars from that day, while they are largely responsible you must not place all the blame on the garleans, The light itself failed protect its people in its most dire of moments yet by unknown means and chance destruction once again was averted but a state of rebuilding was necessary. I ask you all this how long before everything we know is truly obliterated and a new civilization rises from our ashes, how long will the cycle filled with destruction and rebirth will continue, How long must we rely on power that fails to keep the world in balance!. I will answer these question, never again will we be forced to face our own destruction, never again will the cycle start anew, never again you will have to rely on a power that is weak and shortsighted. The power that can truly save this world and keep it from falling out of balance is the Darkness, for too long the Light has remained in power and has inadvertently distorted the balance of the world making it privy to the cycles of destruction and chaos. When Darkness once again takes its hold on this world the scales will be once more balanced, when a threat arises we will be granted strength to remove that threat by any means. When we delve into the world of knowledge and advancement we will not be hindered by superficial fears, laws and even the natural beings of the world. When we seek the truth it will present itself to us and no longer hide behind the cryptic light. People of Hydaelyn if you see how much the light has failed you, if you see how much this world suffers due to the lights lack of involvement, if you wish for a world better than your own, then allow that darkness that you keep locked away within to break out. You will know longer be bound by light, you will be truly free you will be the ones chosen to safeguard our planet, I ask you people of Hydaelyn let us usher in the era of Dark the era of true freedom!." The transmission cuts, whether or not any took this message seriously is anyone's guess but it is without a doubt to many that something is stirring and it will act with or without help.