YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"This old wives' tale was blessed with amazing corporeality... Whoever the bastard in the red scarf was, he went by that name, and spoke very impertinently of Your Lordship/Ladyship."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"He dared to ridicule the way you allegedly tried to turn the commoners of the foundry bay against him... with a bribe. What a despicable character!"
Jocasta Sauerback"Just another arrogant rebel, wrapping himself in a crimson rag and wreaking havoc for the adoration of the commoners."
Einrich Monteg"Not this time. No one has ever dared to raid the upper decks before. Never in the ship's history has the fury of the rabble been so blind and fierce."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Serfs in red headscarves burst into the chapel and started shooting... Their leader made for the relic — the remains of honourable Rogue Traders brought here from the mutant-sullied crypt... And when I realised that the sacred ashes of your ancestors were about to fall into the filthy hands of a heretic... one intent on desecrating the glorious dynasty... No, that could not be allowed to happen! I... blocked his path..." Janris briefly closes his eyes, gathering his strength. "The bastard allowed himself a few vile insults against me, which I am obliged to omit, but I did not give in to the provocation. I was hoping to buy myself some time."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Then this so-called Nemesite started reviling the customs of the ship, berating its officers and enforcers... before insulting the very name of Your Lordship/Ladyship yourself. I threw my glove in his face and demanded a duel, but the honourless villain just shot me. He... laughed at me. The depraved creature." He winces, either from a new burst of pain or from the memory of the humiliation he so recently endured.
High Factotum Janris Danrok"And then he committed sacrilege... by stealing the relic and shattering the sarcophagus! Forgive me, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I have failed to preserve the sacred ashes of your ancestors!"
YOU[Inspect the empty altar behind him]
FactotumThe reliquary has been brutally smashed, and the bed on which the sacred ashes of past Rogue Traders and their servants once rested is now empty.
YOU[Inspect the empty altar behind him]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How exactly did he insult me?"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"I beg forgiveness, Your Lordship/Ladyship... I dare not repeat this slander."
YOU[Inspect the empty altar behind him]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How exactly did he insult me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I insist. What did he say about me?"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"He called you a ghoul who sits on a throne of bones, feasting on the raw flesh of his/her servants... Forgive me, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Merely repeating these foul words is making me ill!"
YOU[Inspect the empty altar behind him]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How exactly did he insult me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I insist. What did he say about me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you wish to see me so urgently?"
Factotum"I... I had to apologise to you. I had to repent." He grimaces bitterly. "For many years, I did my best to serve the dynasty, but at the most crucial hour, I failed... Shame scorches my pathetic, cowardly heart, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I had to tell you how deeply remorseful I am."
YOU[Inspect the empty altar behind him]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How exactly did he insult me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I insist. What did he say about me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you wish to see me so urgently?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hold on, Janris! I will not let you die here!"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Proud to serve... the dynasty!" Janris's thoughts are becoming muddled. "The papers, Your Lordship/Ladyship! Have the clerk double-check the freight bills... I did not have time to get the seals... My will is in the left-hand drawer..."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"
Medicae Officer"He's losing a lot of blood." The medicae officer casts a worried look at you. "I advise you to hurry. Master Danrok should be on the chirurgeon's table as soon as possible."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"I am holding on, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Worry not. What matters now is that you recover the relic..." The Factotum groans as the medicae officer pulls the blood-soaked bandages aside and shakes his head dolefully.
Confessor Adalbert"Some miracle preserved Master Danrok's life long enough that he might address you. His fate now rests in the hands of the Emperor. May He show mercy to this selfless man."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"
Kibellah"The threads of the Bloodspun Web tremble, angered by the deeds of the awakened false champion. The sacred Tarot of the Undying One foretold that he would appear, and so he did. However, now is the time for him to perish, for the Undying One wishes for his thread to be severed. And so, I tread the trail of blood."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"
Einrich Monteg"I did not. I was on my way to offer a prayer when I heard gunfire and ran as fast as I could. When I got here, I saw Master Danrok, and... I think the next thing I did was just to press his wound and spout curses." Einrich looks at his bloodied hands in confusion. "So much for being a heroic repairman. I wasn't much use, was I?"
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"
Jocasta SauerbackSauerback mutters through clenched teeth, "They had help. We have discovered the hidden corpses of several chapel attendants. The traitors took their clothes and led Nemesite and his accomplices straight past the patrols."
Confessor AdalbertConfessor Adalbert ruefully shakes his head. "They were good people, pious people. They never slighted a serf in their lives. Why punish them?" His face grows darker. "I swear that these innocents will be avenged, may the Emperor be my witness."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"May the Emperor... protect Your..." The Factotum's eyes roll back as his enormous frame gives a convulsive shudder.
Medicae OfficerThe medicae officer snatches a syringe of stimulant and speaks decisively: "Apologies, Your Lordship/Ladyship, but we are taking Master Danrok away. He is unable to tell you anything more at present, and every second of delay could cost him his life."
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YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not forget your courage, my loyal Factotum."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Proud to serve... the dynasty!" Janris's thoughts are becoming muddled. "The papers, Your Lordship/Ladyship! Have the clerk double-check the freight bills... I did not have time to get the seals... My will is in the left-hand drawer..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You failed to apprehend either the criminals or the relic. Were you even trying?"
FactotumThe Factotum drops his head on his chest, unable to bear the crushing weight of his shame any longer.
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
Factotum(sequence)
MarazhaiThe Drukhari's nostrils flare with delight. "Yes, that's it! Well done, [Name]."
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YOU"Hold on, Janris! I will not let you die here!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not forget your courage, my loyal Factotum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You failed to apprehend either the criminals or the relic. Were you even trying?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you wish to see me so urgently?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hold on, Janris! I will not let you die here!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not forget your courage, my loyal Factotum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You failed to apprehend either the criminals or the relic. Were you even trying?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I insist. What did he say about me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you wish to see me so urgently?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hold on, Janris! I will not let you die here!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not forget your courage, my loyal Factotum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You failed to apprehend either the criminals or the relic. Were you even trying?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How exactly did he insult me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I insist. What did he say about me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did you wish to see me so urgently?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hold on, Janris! I will not let you die here!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not forget your courage, my loyal Factotum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You failed to apprehend either the criminals or the relic. Were you even trying?"continues where this line first appears above
Factotum(sequence)
MarazhaiMarazhai observes him with a satisfied smile. "A stimulating combination of agony and guilt... Keep talking, [Name] — I want this bleeding slab of meat to stay conscious."
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Ulfar"Pardon him this failure, Aett-Vater. If the healer cannot save him, then let him go to the Allfather with no burdens. The coffer keeper stood valiantly, willing to offer his life, and it is no fault of his that he was not born a warrior who could bring you the enemy's head."
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YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
High Factotum Janris Danrok"He dared to threaten you and promised that for every dead serf from the foundry bay, three occupants of the upper decks would perish. Despicable villain!"
Jocasta Sauerback"Just another arrogant rebel, wrapping himself in a crimson rag and wreaking havoc for the adoration of the commoners."continues where this line first appears above
High Factotum Janris Danrok"He dared to mock your generosity and sneeringly thanked you for the supplies you used to pacify the serfs of the foundry bay... The scoundrel boasted that his fighters have made good use of the gifts!"
Jocasta Sauerback"Just another arrogant rebel, wrapping himself in a crimson rag and wreaking havoc for the adoration of the commoners."continues where this line first appears above
Jocasta Sauerback"Just another arrogant rebel, wrapping himself in a crimson rag and wreaking havoc for the adoration of the commoners."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
High Factotum Janris Danrok(no text)
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FactotumThe Master-at-Arms is barking orders, Confessor Adalbert is murmuring a prayer, and the Infernus Master is circling the chapel with a keen eye as if watching for a threat.
FactotumKibellah stands nearby, completely absorbed in the bloody footprints that stretch from the ruins of the reliquary.
High Factotum Janris DanrokThe High Factotum's velvet coat is streaked with blood, and Janris himself is deathly pale. A medicae officer is working on the black gunshot wound in his chest, and Janris grunts faintly with every touch. He focuses his eyes on you with tremendous effort: "Forgive me... for not greeting Your Lordship/Ladyship with a bow... I must tell you... Nemesite has stolen the great relic."
YOU"Nemesite? Yet another spin on that old wives' tale?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janris, what happened here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How badly is the High Factotum wounded?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, what are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Einrich, did you see the attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Damn you, Jocasta! How did the renegades manage to sneak all the way to the upper decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will strangle this Nemesite with my own two hands!"continues where this line first appears above
FactotumKibellah quickly sweeps her gaze over the destruction before focusing on the bloody footprints that stretch from the ruins of the reliquary.
High Factotum Janris DanrokThe High Factotum's velvet coat is streaked with blood, and Janris himself is deathly pale. A medicae officer is working on the black gunshot wound in his chest, and Janris grunts faintly with every touch. He focuses his eyes on you with tremendous effort: "Forgive me... for not greeting Your Lordship/Ladyship with a bow... I must tell you... Nemesite has stolen the great relic."continues where this line first appears above