Jocasta Sauerback"Lord Captain, reporting: we have identified the perpetrator who introduced the blood to your bathchamber. The culprit is senior pipewarden Gwedon. Gwedon drained the blood from the dead body of his partner, a worker by the name of Orto. The victim looked like a normal human; however, the autopsy has revealed horrific mutations in his internal organs. Gwedon is being escorted here as we speak."
NPCThe pipewarden does his best to remain reverentially bowed, which paints a rather comical picture given his formidable height and complexion. He lowers his head, tugging at his beard. "Senior pipewarden Gwedon, honoured to serve, Lord Captain. I'm ready to confess to everything."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"I am, and I'm proud of it, Lord Captain. A pipewarden's craft is hard work, but necessary. My number is SP-268-55. My work partner was the late Orto, number SP-246-01. I oversee the water supply systems on the upper decks, sectors A-3, K-8, and R-2. That includes valve 27-B."
Jocasta Sauerback"There can be no mistake: I have verified his identity myself. It has also been confirmed by the other workers."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"I did as the servant of death commanded. She said the Emperor gave the First Spinner a sign: that Your Lordship/Ladyship should be bathed in the blood of poor Orto, my partner. And I, well..." He gulps. "I was scared. So, I obeyed."
Jocasta Sauerback"The First Spinner? Are you talking about the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web?"
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"Y-yes, that's him. He leads the death cultists, the lot who worship the Emperor by killing. His spinners hunt down heretics, but sometimes they take righteous lives too. Their service is mysterious, fervent, and bloody."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"
Einrich Monteg"It's a story of days long past, one that Mistress Sauerback greatly enjoys reminiscing about as if she was there herself. My ancestors committed a trespass against your ancestor and were made inferni as punishment. I'll be sure to tell you this tale some other time."
Jocasta Sauerback"I must concede as much, Lord Captain. The story can wait. We should first find out why the Bloodspun Web thought to bathe you in repugnant blood."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"I didn't kill him, and I didn't know he was a mutant. Orto and I always got along, even if he wasn't much for talking. But then..." He shudders. "A servant of death came from the darkness — ended him quickly but harshly. She bled him dry and put a black feather in his throat. She told me to pump blood into the pipes, and then she left. I wanted to confess, but... I was afraid she'd come for me too if I did."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"A holy slayer in black and crimson and bone. Feared by all, they are, quiet and merciless as death itself. They come from the shadows to kill, because the Emperor commands them so."
Jocasta Sauerback"You have already met the servants of the Bloodspun Web, Lord Captain. Their grim procession is not one the upper decks will soon forget."
YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."
Jocasta Sauerback"As you will, Lord Captain."
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"Your Lordship/Ladyship, if I may ask... What happens to me now? I never meant to anger you. I thought I was doing as the Emperor willed it, but here we are. I'm a simple man. I know pipes, and I know them a lot better than all this people business! My eyes aren't what they used to be, but I can still smell rust in metal, though not so much in people's thoughts."
YOU"You acted as a true servant of the Emperor would. I will have you provided with the best ocular implant for your work."
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Your Lordship/Ladyship! I'll serve you faithfully, and I'll never forget your mercy!"
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YOU"You were deceived into becoming an accomplice. I will not punish you."
Senior Pipewarden Gwedon"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Your Lordship/Ladyship! I'll serve you faithfully, and I'll never forget your mercy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give him lashes. Hopefully he will think more carefully about whose orders to follow next time."
Jocasta Sauerback"It will be done, Lord Captain! I will also order to have his fellow pipewardens thoroughly examined for rust in their brains."
Senior Pipewarden GwedonGwedon hangs his head. "My mum always said I'd die an idiot..."
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YOU"You drenched the Rogue Trader in blood. Did you expect to simply walk away afterward? I think not. Hang the scum!"
Jocasta Sauerback"It will be done, Lord Captain! I will also order to have his fellow pipewardens thoroughly examined for rust in their brains."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"
Jocasta Sauerback"As you will, Lord Captain."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
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Kibellah"If the Vizsier ordered it, there must have been a reason. The Undying One must have revealed something to him that we are ignorant of."
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Einrich MontegWith an acerbic smile, Einrich blows a stream of smoke in Sauerback's direction. "What a shocking turn of events, Jocasta. The inferni are innocent! Who could have seen that coming? Could it be that you were wrong to brutalise and humiliate my people?"
Jocasta Sauerback"Do not expect an apology from me. I was doing my duty. You can play the victim all you want, but I haven't forgotten the circumstances under which your blasted clan came to be on this ship. Consider every strike upon your backs a reminder of that event."
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YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
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Jocasta Sauerback"Lord Captain, the real pipewarden Gwedon has been found and is being escorted here as we speak. Are there any remaining questions you wish to address before we hear from Gwedon himself?"
YOU"You can start by reporting on the results of the additional investigative efforts."
Jocasta Sauerback"Absolutely, Lord Captain."
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Jocasta Sauerback"We have thoroughly questioned all detainees known to have a violent temper and compared the tools and weapons we seized with the wounds found on the corpse, but have not been able to establish who was responsible for the mutilation. I take full responsibility for this failure."
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Jocasta Sauerback"Your insightful suggestion helped the enforcers to locate the evidence. In fact, we found a bloody synth-coat in one of the vents — a standard issue included in every enforcer outfit on the ship."
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Jocasta Sauerback"The interrogation of the detainee Yart had to be suspended. He seems to have gone mad: he just keeps mumbling that it was Jinevri who set him up to lie, and that he must therefore be set free. I doubt we will get anything further out of him, be it with cruelty, kindness, or holy prayer."
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Jocasta Sauerback"We found witnesses to the battery of our false conspirator. According to them, an enforcer in a helmet came to the detained Yart, spoke to him, and then gave him a beating so thorough that a ring came off their finger. Alas, said ring could not be recovered."
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YOU"Someone attempted to mislead our investigation. We cannot let this go without consequences."
Jocasta Sauerback"Undoubtedly. Let us go over the facts we have on this sabotage and compile them."
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Jocasta Sauerback"The body of the deceased was mutilated after death. It is likely that the nature of the injuries would have proven very useful in the investigation, and that the perpetrator concealed them for that very reason."
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Jocasta Sauerback"Someone sabotaged the work log cogitator so it would be harder for us to find the victim's partner, who might have information valuable to the investigation."
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Jocasta Sauerback"Instead of the murdered man's partner, we were given a fool — one who thoroughly incriminated himself first, before admitting that Captain Jinevri had put him up to it." Sauerback glowers at Jinevri, and she pales with fear.
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YOU"Someone attempted to mislead our investigation. We cannot let this go without consequences."
Jocasta Sauerback"Undoubtedly. Let us go over the facts we have on this sabotage and compile them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions. Bring in the pipewarden."
NPCThe pipewarden does his best to remain reverentially bowed, which paints a rather comical picture given his formidable height and complexion. He lowers his head, tugging at his beard. "Senior pipewarden Gwedon, honoured to serve, Lord Captain. I'm ready to confess to everything."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"You are the real pipewarden Gwedon, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you fill my bath with blood?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the meaning of the Master-at-Arms's words about your clan, Einrich?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you kill your mutant partner?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Whom do you mean by this 'servant of death'?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Summon the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web. I wish to hear his explanation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Vizsier has crossed the line! I want him dragged here by force!"continues where this line first appears above
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Jocasta Sauerback"This concludes my report."
YOU"You can start by reporting on the results of the additional investigative efforts."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Someone attempted to mislead our investigation. We cannot let this go without consequences."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Someone attempted to mislead our investigation. We cannot let this go without consequences."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions. Bring in the pipewarden."continues where this line first appears above