MasterSauerback averts her gaze, clearly flustered by her outburst.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."
Master"Let justice be done."
end of branch
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."
MasterThe mask of nonchalance on Sauerback's face shatters. She rolls up your sleeve with one hand, already pushing the tip of a long glass syringe into the centre of the growing rash with the other. A cramp runs through your body, and a cold sweat breaks out on your temples. But the itching subsides, and you start to feel much better immediately. "The Emperor... protected..."
Master"Void leprosy is a terrible disease that has affected several of the lower decks in recent years. Our chirurgeons know of a remedy that prevents its development at an early stage of infection. But if treatment is delayed, the patient's fate is not pretty. When did it begin to affect Bay LD-A14, and why wasn't I informed immediately?"
MasterThe Master-at-Arms bows her head in obedience, her eyes burning with rage and shame. "Please, Lord Captain, I beg you to punish me for this ignominious transgression!"
YOU"One hundred lashes will suffice."
Master"I humbly insist on two hundred, Lord Captain."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"
Master"I come from the noble Sauerback family of the capital world of Dargonus. I dare say that our house is renowned for its loyalty and strict adherence to the law, and the members of my family have been your faithful enforcers for centuries. I am honoured to be the sixth Master-at-Arms named Sauerback to serve on this ship." Jocasta speaks the words with unmistakable pride.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."
MasterShe cocks an eyebrow. "Please repeat your orders, Lord Captain."
YOU"The kleppas, Jocasta. I know everything."
MasterAnxiety flares in her gaze. "I am ready to answer any questions as soon as I understand what you mean, Lord Captain."
YOU"The kleppas, Jocasta. I know everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the dirty secret behind those strange words? Tell me!"
Master"I have no embarrassing secrets or weaknesses. Please recite the charge so that I can make a formal statement." The Master-at-Arms's words ring with pride and devotion.
YOU"The kleppas, Jocasta. I know everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the dirty secret behind those strange words? Tell me!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"At ease. It was a test, and you passed."
MasterSauerback nods respectfully. "A stress interrogation is a good tool for exposing ideologically weak elements." She lowers her voice slightly. "It is usually conducted under duress. Thank you for choosing to omit that part for me."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"
Master"Because of my cousin Macharius." A furious crease appears between her brows. "I cannot stand him, but the feeling is mutual. We can hardly be in the same room together, so I jumped at the opportunity to become your enforcer. I should thank my obnoxious cousin for nudging me toward the best decision of my life. I serve you with all my heart and wish for no other fate than this one."
YOU"I liked Macharius. I believe he and I came to an understanding."
Master"You liked... Macharius?" She instantly shakes off her surprise and continues with a stony face: "I meant to say, I am glad my cousin has earned your favour, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"
Master"I inherited it from the previous Master-at-Arms. Like the esteemed Seneschal, he left the Navy to serve Lady Theodora. He brought quite a few officers with him and established a tradition: upon the death or resignation of an enforcer, his or her armour would be passed on to a fellow officer who had distinguished themselves in the course of their duties. I was awarded armour in this way in my time, and upon the death of my predecessor, I inherited his personal armour."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"
Master"I do not doubt the astuteness of your decisions. But beyond that... I am impressed with you. I have heard about the brutal punishments that you have endured, Lord Captain." She looks away, but before she does so, you notice a strange spark in her eyes. "Your tenacity deserves admiration."
Master"I do not share the disgraceful concerns that certain crew members indulge in. Those who whisper about your so-called apostasy from the Emperor are all traitors." She looks away, but before she does so, you notice a strange spark in her eyes. "The courage with which you ignore the opinions of others deserves admiration."
Master"I would not dare form opinions about Your Lordship/Ladyship — that would be unforgivably brazen of me. My duty is to serve, not to evaluate."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."
Master"May I ask your opinion of him, Lord Captain?"
YOU"I liked Macharius. I believe he and I came to an understanding."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are right, he is quite a scoundrel."
Master"I apologise for my cousin's behaviour, Lord Captain." She grinds her teeth. "Macharius has always been a grouch, but a loyal one."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."
MasterThere is a long pause. Then, Sauerback smiles grimly. "I do not intend to mourn Macharius's death, although I will miss the insufferable snob. I shall strive to redeem my family name through unwavering service, for the sake of the generations who were loyal to the Rogue Traders of Your Lordship/Ladyship's line."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."
Master"I do not trust them, but I do not trust anyone. Mistress Toliman has too much power, and will surely be tempted to start deciding for herself what information to share with the crew on your behalf and what to withhold. Ravor is closely intertwined with the ship's systems, which opens up plenty of opportunities for sabotage... He must be watched. As for Danrok... Forgive me, but a man of his size and habits cannot help but steal!"
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"
Master"The Seneschal is a model of competence and fidelity, and all the officers and enforcers look up to him with gratitude..." A grimace of fierce devotion takes hold of Sauerback's face, before she abruptly grits her teeth and continues. "It is all the more distressing to see that the years have not been kind to the deeply respected Master Werserian. Soon, there will be no rejuvenat treatment that can save him from the mistakes inherent in such advanced age. But we are ever watchful, and will be there to steady the trembling hand of the honoured veteran if need be."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."
MasterSauerback's gaze becomes very still. "What... Excuse me, Lord Captain, what did you just say?"
YOU"I invited them to come and have a swim with me. They are fine people and good conversationalists."
Master"I am pleased to have been of service," she hisses, gripping the handle of her maul, which does not bode well for the two fine people and good conversationalists.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"
MasterSauerback shakes her head grimly. "No, she proclaimed her innocence to the very end. In fact, she dragged another good enforcer down with her."
Master"Before her execution, she asked to speak to Captain Klein. I do not know what lies she told him, but the old man snapped. First, he showed up to watch duty in his cups, and then he drank himself to death on rotgut. We lost a good veteran because of that conniving rat."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."
Master"I am ready to answer any questions, Lord Captain!"
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"
Master"I am responsible for upholding safety and order aboard the ship. Guard duties, patrols, finding and punishing troublemakers... In addition, my enforcers ensure that the crew follow all directives and carry out their tasks properly. As they say in my family, a servant who shows disobedience today prepares a riot tomorrow."
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"
Master"Two words, Lord Captain: suppression and fear. The base nature of the rabble cries for an iron grip, lest they give in to their animal urges. We have many well-tested measures to prevent it: random night searches, preventive interrogations, corporal punishment, and executions. Of course, the laws of the ship equally apply to the officers. We eradicate the canker of insubordination wherever we find it, without mercy."
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."
MasterSauerback's eyes gleam with a sadistic light. "Naturally, they last long enough to give the rabble something to think about! The witnesses to the execution must be of the same class as the criminal. It is unwise to put an officer to death in front of the common folk, for it undermines the perception of rank!" She trails off. It seems like she rarely gets to discuss the nuances of a craft as complex and delicate as capital punishments.
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."
Master"You can be sure of that. He was a fine enforcer, but suffered from the fatal flaw of trusting his associates. I myself lack that weakness and trust no one except you, Lord Captain."
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us change the subject."
Master"Yes, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."
Master"Proud to serve the dynasty!"
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YOU"Let us change the subject."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us change the subject."continues where this line first appears above
MasterThis conversation evokes nostalgic memories of serving as a Commissar. Sauerback's approach is very similar to the disciplinary oppression techniques used by the Officio Prefectus.
YOU"What are the Master-at-Arms's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us change the subject."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us change the subject."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There are thousands of people aboard this vessel. How do you maintain order?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope the executions are carried out in public, for the educational benefit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hope you will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Master-at-Arms."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us change the subject."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yes, they immediately left their posts and jumped straight into my tub."
Master"This will not happen again — I will see to it personally." Her hand grips the handle of her maul in ice-cold fury.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a joke. Pay it no heed."
MasterSauerback does not seem to be entertained. "But of course. That is what I assumed."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Master"But for now the steel in his spine remains unbending as ever — Werserian has been staunchly defending the crew in disputes with Master Anthar. I admire the Arbitrator's dogged pursuit of order, his hard-nosed severity, his implacability..." The admiration in Sauerback's voice is unmistakable. "But the esteemed Seneschal is right — while our enforcers may not be as superbly trained as the Adeptus Arbites, our strength lies in our unquestioning loyalty to the dynasty. It is not for the esteemed Proctor to interfere with centuries of tried and tested practice."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I put him in his place. It was... enjoyable."
MasterShe flashes a venomous smile. "I am sure he deserved it. A little beating will be good for his pride. Let him try to earn your respect now."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Just one of my many servants. Nothing special."
Master"Too bad Macharius could not hear that." An acrimonious smile twists Jocasta's pressed lips. "He has always thought very highly of himself, but you see right through him, Lord Captain."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are right, he is quite a scoundrel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I put him in his place. It was... enjoyable."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Just one of my many servants. Nothing special."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"At ease. It was a test, and you passed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the dirty secret behind those strange words? Tell me!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"At ease. It was a test, and you passed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Calm down. I am alive and well."
Master"But things could have turned out quite differently!"
Master"On the first evening watch, I shall visit the temple and submit to the proper punishment of the flesh with a spiked scourge before His countenance."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I trust you to come up with your own punishment."
Master"On the first evening watch, I shall visit the temple and submit to the proper punishment of the flesh with a spiked scourge before His countenance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 14
Master(no text)
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 6 of 14
MasterThere is fire in the black depths of her gaze. If she could, she would devour you whole with her sidelong glances.
YOU"I seem to be detecting something more than mere admiration."
Master"Then what about... awe?" She stares at your neck, right at the scar peeking out from under your collar. Her pupils dilate, and she licks her lips involuntarily. "Thinking about what you have suffered leaves me... trembling."
YOU"I seem to be detecting something more than mere admiration."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We can discuss your admiration... somewhere private."
Master"Yes, Lord Captain!" Flames of anticipation burn beneath Jocasta's icy mask of loyalty.
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YOU[Grab Jocasta by the chin] "In my chambers, in five minutes. That is an order."
Master"Yes, Lord Captain!" Flames of anticipation burn beneath Jocasta's icy mask of loyalty.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your lust is revolting. Stop, right now."
Master"Of course, Lord Captain." She forces herself to look at you again — and this time, you see only cold impassivity in her eyes.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You forget yourself."
Master"Of course, Lord Captain." She forces herself to look at you again — and this time, you see only cold impassivity in her eyes.continues where this line first appears above
Master"Then what about... awe?" Her pupils dilate, and she licks her lips involuntarily. "Thinking about how superior you are to those around you, about all that you can... permit yourself... It leaves me trembling."
YOU"I seem to be detecting something more than mere admiration."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We can discuss your admiration... somewhere private."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab Jocasta by the chin] "In my chambers, in five minutes. That is an order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your lust is revolting. Stop, right now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You forget yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We can discuss your admiration... somewhere private."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab Jocasta by the chin] "In my chambers, in five minutes. That is an order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your lust is revolting. Stop, right now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You forget yourself."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 7 of 14
Master(no text)
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Entry point 8 of 14
Master(no text)
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Entry point 9 of 14
Master(no text)
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Entry point 10 of 14
Master(no text)
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Entry point 11 of 14
Master"Lord Captain! Mistress Kibellah is awaiting your judgement. Would you like her brought in?"
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 12 of 14
Master"Lord Captain! I trust you have already received the report of Confessor Adalbert's involvement with Nemesite? We stand ready to arrest him as soon as you grant us your high permission to do so."
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 13 of 14
MasterJocasta Sauerback is the very picture of discipline. Her uniform is exquisitely pressed, her armour is polished, and her posture is imposing and rigid. The only flaw in her immaculate appearance is the heavy enforcer's maul, which is worn and battered from frequent use. She salutes you with a practised motion. "Greetings, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 14 of 14
Master"Lord Captain!" The Master-at-Arms snaps to attention, ready to carry out your order.
YOU"Bring Kibellah here. I want to know what drove her to murder."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your enforcers are doing a rather poor job of keeping order on the lower decks. I caught some kind of rash because of them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to serve on my flagship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here instead of basking in luxury on Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are wearing Imperial Navy armour. How did you come by it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your opinion of me as Lord Captain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I met your cousin, Macharius."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your family was involved in treason. I had them all executed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know what you think about the other officers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm... What can you tell me about Abelard?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for dispatching such attentive guards to my bathchamber. Taking a bath with them was entertaining."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did Jinevri's execution go? Did she repent before she died?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about your service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is all for now."continues where this line first appears above