JuvennaThe noblewoman's smooth, melodious voice sounds familiar. It is the same voice that you heard on the vox-station of the dead Sister of Battle you discovered outside. The von Valancius heir is playing both sides, communicating with the Inquisition under the call sign "Elana."
JuvennaIt is no exaggeration to describe the lady before you as a beauty. From the porcelain skin on her refined, angular face with its delicate nose, to her sleek, dark hair in its intricate coiffure, everything about Juvenna tells you that she is the true heir to a Rogue Trader dynasty.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]
Juvenna"A laudable aspiration. It is especially curious that I am learning of it here and now." The von Valancius heir looks at you with keen interest. "We should discuss the details."
Juvenna(sequence)
Idira"The beauty makes up a soft bed, but when you lie down to sleep — wham! You wake up without a head." A mocking cackle escapes Idira before the psyker can clamp both hands over her mouth. "S-s-sorry... Your Lordship/Ladyship..."
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Heinrix"Be extremely careful." The Interrogator speaks near your ear, almost without parting his lips. "For someone waging a war against heresy, this lady has shown an overly high degree of moral flexibility."
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Juvenna"Would you like to continue this conversation in a more personal vein? A little promenade to take in the theatre of battle won't do us any harm." Juvenna takes your arm, smiling slyly. "Come."
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YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"
JuvennaThe disdain in her eyes speaks more eloquently than any direct answer. Juvenna stares at you in silence, as if you were dressed in the fetid rags of a raving vagrant.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"
JuvennaJuvenna seizes the paper and runs her eyes over it. Her chest rises and falls sharply, and for a moment, it seems as if she is about to explode in outrage. But she merely takes a deep breath and rips up the document into tiny pieces. She then offers you a saccharine smile. "There is nothing suspect about preparing title papers for a capable servant. That hardly means they will be acted on immediately, surely? What is suspect is how my intentions, set forth on paper, found their way into your grasping hands."
Juvenna"And I am beginning to doubt whether we do share a common goal."
YOU"Don't worry. I am following the plan. Everything is proceeding accordingly."
Juvenna"I hope that it was, for your sake. I would really hate to regret my decision to trust you." With this cold, curt retort, Juvenna dismisses you with a graceful sweep of her hand and leaves.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"
Juvenna"I have no idea whom you mean. If you are seeking a relative of yours among the fighters, I suggest you appeal to one of the field commanders," the von Valancius heir responds in a slight drawl, fending off awkward questions with the same impenetrable courtesy.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"
JuvennaJuvenna's sharp cheekbones tense — she stoically maintains her expression, but her jaw clenches fitfully, betraying her agitation. All at once, the serenity and cool self-assurance vanish from her gaze, giving way to visible strain. She was involved in whatever happened to the Gaprak troops — that much is clear.
Juvenna"I do not," she says, with an elegant shrug.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."
Juvenna"Oh, are we on first name terms now? Very bold." Her plump lips spread into a sardonic grin. "I'm intrigued. Let's say you're right — and what of it? It is your word against mine, and I doubt Seberian will believe you."
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."
Juvenna"Not a chance." Juvenna shakes her head slightly. "I won't be divulging my plans to someone who stole the title of a dead man so he/she could poke his/her nose into other people's secrets."
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, your father still trusts you? Do you value his trust as little as you do your blood ties?"
Juvenna"It is a matter of extreme delicacy, but I believe you have the right to know since we share the same goal." She stares at you intently.
JuvennaThe affected calm instantly evaporates from Juvenna's face, and her beautiful features twist in rage. "My father is a half-witted heretic and a madman who has brought the wrath of the Holy Ordos down upon the entire dynasty. If I, the only legitimate heir, do not right his wrong, no one will! But instead of embracing me, he chooses that baseborn upstart Voigtvir, who indulges him in his wickedness. I will put an end to it."
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, your father still trusts you? Do you value his trust as little as you do your blood ties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall continue our conversation later."
Juvenna"As you wish."
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"
Juvenna"Would you like to continue this conversation in a more personal vein? A little promenade to take in the theatre of battle won't do us any harm." Juvenna takes your arm, smiling slyly. "Come."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."
Juvenna"One moment." Juvenna stares intently at your face. "Yes, I think you'll do. I require a worthy companion for an outing beyond the gates — I wish to ascertain the condition of my family's altar. It is located in an alcove to the north, not far from here."
YOU"I would be pleased to go with you."
Juvenna"Then let us not delay." With a charming smile, Juvenna takes your arm.
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YOU"Unfortunately, I must decline — I have urgent matters to attend to."
Juvenna"Then we have nothing further to discuss." Affronted by your refusal, Juvenna walks away.
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Juvenna"Your companions may wait here. Alas, I am willing to extend my trust to you alone."
YOU"I would be pleased to go with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Unfortunately, I must decline — I have urgent matters to attend to."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"Good day to you." Juvenna bows her head courteously.
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JuvennaThe affected calm instantly evaporates from Juvenna's face, and her beautiful features twist in rage. "My father is a half-witted heretic and a madman who has brought the wrath of the Holy Ordos down upon the entire dynasty. If I, the only legitimate heir, do not right his wrong, no one will! But instead of embracing me, he chooses that baseborn upstart Voigtvir, who indulges him in his wickedness. I will put an end to it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall continue our conversation later."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"And why should I believe that?" Juvenna gives you a charming smile, tilting her head to the side.
YOU"A heresy-obsessed ruler will lead the dynasty to ruin. I wish to purge the von Valancius name of this corruption."
Juvenna"A laudable aspiration. It is especially curious that I am learning of it here and now." The von Valancius heir looks at you with keen interest. "We should discuss the details."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Seberian is mired in heresy. Sooner or later, he will fall. I do not wish to waste my efforts on a doomed man."
Juvenna"A laudable aspiration. It is especially curious that I am learning of it here and now." The von Valancius heir looks at you with keen interest. "We should discuss the details."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall continue our conversation later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, your father still trusts you? Do you value his trust as little as you do your blood ties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall continue our conversation later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was an accident. My mistake."
Juvenna"I hope that it was, for your sake. I would really hate to regret my decision to trust you." With this cold, curt retort, Juvenna dismisses you with a graceful sweep of her hand and leaves.continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"Would you like to discuss this delicate matter somewhere more private?"
YOU"I would be pleased to go with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Unfortunately, I must decline — I have urgent matters to attend to."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"One moment." Juvenna stares intently at your face. "Yes, I think you'll do. I require a worthy companion for an outing beyond the gates — I wish to ascertain the condition of my family's altar. It is located in an alcove to the north, not far from here."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"It was a mistake to trust you." Juvenna narrows her eyes. She pulls a needle pistol from its holster and, a second later, a sharp pain pierces your body.
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Juvenna"I'm not convinced." She looks at you indifferently. "Your proposal does not interest me."
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"Imperial Law is above all ties of blood." She raises her hand in an admonishing gesture. "My father betrayed the faith and allowed heresy to take hold of him."
YOU"I do not seek a confrontation with you. On the contrary, I propose we join forces."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, your father still trusts you? Do you value his trust as little as you do your blood ties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall continue our conversation later."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"So you share my admiration for Saint Elana's deeds?"Juvenna lets out a soft, charming laugh, as if hoping that anyone around you will mistake your conversation for idle chitchat.
Juvenna"Would you like to continue this conversation in a more personal vein? A little promenade to take in the theatre of battle won't do us any harm." Juvenna takes your arm, smiling slyly. "Come."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"For Throne's sake, what are you doing? Explain yourself." Juvenna's words ring with irritation. "Any more of this, and I shall begin to think you are deliberately sabotaging our plan."
Juvenna"You had the nerve to place Camilla Drivestem under arrest! She is our ally. Her years and position grant her the right to speak quite directly to Seberian. You have deprived us of much-needed support!"
YOU"Don't worry. I am following the plan. Everything is proceeding accordingly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was an accident. My mistake."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"You have cost us Isimond! Holy Terra, do you have the faintest idea what it took to get my father not only to notice that low-born upstart, but to begin taking him seriously?"
YOU"Don't worry. I am following the plan. Everything is proceeding accordingly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was an accident. My mistake."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"You think placating the spirits of an entire air defence system so that even Exalt-117 is convinced of its serviceability is a mere trifle? Explain, then, why the Magos deemed it necessary to subject it to a new test."
YOU"Don't worry. I am following the plan. Everything is proceeding accordingly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was an accident. My mistake."continues where this line first appears above
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Juvenna"To what do I owe your attention?" The velvet tone with which Juvenna greets you is impeccably courteous, but cold. Everything about her — her figure, her bearing, even the expression in her bright blue eyes — radiates polite aloofness.
YOU[Convince Juvenna to let you join the conspiracy]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can't you see we have fallen into a xenos trap? Everything around you is just a replica!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Hold out the title bestowal order] "Are you planning to recognise the merits of Isimond Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The name 'Elana' doesn't sound familiar to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The reinforcements sent by House Gaprak disappeared on the approach to the residence. Do you know anything more about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know you betrayed Seberian, Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Would you care to discuss the deeds of Saint Elana in private?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is where I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Juvenna"One moment." Juvenna stares intently at your face. "Yes, I think you'll do. I require a worthy companion for an outing beyond the gates — I wish to ascertain the condition of my family's altar. It is located in an alcove to the north, not far from here."continues where this line first appears above