BridgeBehind the monstrous augmetics, you suddenly see Seberian for what he is: a tired old man, full of regrets.
YOU"She also betrayed you and aided the Inquisition."
SeberianA mocking trill emanates from the vox-grille. "I should have realised at once. Diodas knew too much and was overly confident in his superiority. Juvenna was always ambitious, as was her mother. This... clarifies a great deal. What I mistook for incompetence was betrayal. How vulgar, Juvenna..."
YOU"She also betrayed you and aided the Inquisition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hold so little fondness for your own daughter?"
Seberian"Juvenna was an exemplary noble. Wily, ambitious, scheming. That is why I chose her as the heir to my Warrant. Until Laria appeared." Seberian emits a soft sound like a sigh and wearily rubs his brow, a surprisingly human gesture.
Seberian"I intended to amend the succession and name Laria as my heir. I suspected that Juvenna had guessed as much and may have conspired with the enemy to be rid of me sooner, but there was insufficient proof. If only I had had more time... But it is too late to regret what might have been, is it not?"
YOU"Enough of Juvenna."
BridgeThe Rogue Trader, lost in thought, does not answer you.
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"
Bridge"She became an eternal testament that, for all my power, I was unable to raise a worthy successor."
YOU"She also betrayed you and aided the Inquisition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hold so little fondness for your own daughter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enough of Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."
Seberian"After my victory over Diodas, I craved greatness for my dynasty. A sword alone was not enough. I was certain the crypt concealed many more secrets, and by unravelling them I could make von Valancius the most powerful Rogue Trader house in the Koronus Expanse. And I was right..." Your ancestor falls silent, his blank, unfocused gaze directed past you. "But it was that very confidence that undid me. Among the ruins, I found a portal leading to the lair of the vile xenos Trazyn."
Seberian"Among the exhibits in his 'Museion,' I saw unparalleled treasures... artefacts that would have made me the most powerful Rogue Trader known to the Imperium. But I misjudged and was myself turned into an exhibit... What happened next, you know for yourself." The old man closes his eye, deep furrows crossing the patches of remaining skin.
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"
BridgeSeberian's hunched metal shoulders give out a low groan as he straightens. "To be frank with you, [Name], I do not have the faintest notion of what we might face. I know only this: I must give Trazyn his comeuppance. He seized that which I value more than my own life, and I am determined to get it back — or die in the trying."
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"
Bridge"Now is not the time to think of such things, my heir. There is no denying that I yearn once more to command a voidship and take it to the cold stars yet unclaimed in Humanity's name. Alas, that is unlikely to come to pass." He lets out a curt and bitter chuckle.
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."
BridgeSeberian regards you with a mixture of dejection and disgust. "Pray to the God-Emperor that you should not live to find yourself in my position, [Name]."
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."
BridgeYour ancestor nods with a hint of relief.
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."
Bridge"Very well. Ask away, [Name]."
YOU"You lament that I remind you of Juvenna. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know how you came to be imprisoned, so that I may avoid making the same mistakes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."
Bridge"Very well. Ask away, [Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."
Seberian"An ill-fated day. Ask your questions, then let us leave this topic."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"
SeberianFor some time, Seberian is silent, and only the hum of the mechanisms sustaining his body can be heard. At last, he raises a hand and gestures to himself with an elegant flourish. "The reason stands before you. From the day I obtained the Warrant, everything I have done was for the good of the dynasty. To bring prosperity to our protectorate, I would sacrifice anything — including myself. The countless battles I endured took their toll upon my body, and soon frail flesh was replaced with implants."
Seberian"'Heresy' — that was what Diodas said when he first encountered me. From that moment, he was always on my heels, hunting me, trying to prove I had betrayed the Imperium. The narrow-minded fool! Diodas believed the Inquisition had the authority to judge me, the anointed of the God-Emperor!"
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."
Seberian"I found it within a black tomb belonging to kin of the vile xenos Trazyn. Its former owner, an Aeldari, was gripping it tightly in his shrivelled hands, as though refusing to part with it even in death. This stubbornness, along with the blade's masterful craftsmanship, sparked my interest. I travelled to the farthest reaches of the Koronus Expanse to uncover the truth about this artefact. Eventually, I managed to capture one of the so-called Children of Asuryan. Under torture, the xenos identified the blade as the 'Crimson Dance of Khaine' and recounted its history. A mighty Aeldari warrior once wielded the relic. This warrior ventured out to destroy one of the lairs of the ancient enemy of his kind, whom they called the Oghyr. Evidently, he failed."
Seberian"An astonishing story, do you not think?" Seberian clenches and unclenches his creaking hand. "The sword would have lain in that tomb for many millennia had I not found it. But find it I did, and I turned the legacy of the xenos to the service of Humanity. For it is our species' destiny, heir of mine, to rule the galaxy and everything within it. Everything, without exception."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"
Seberian"I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that you know that name. I don't hide it: Amella, Inquisitor Amella, was my patroness. She belonged to the Ordo Xenos and largely shared my views on the technologies of other races. Like me, she believed we should use xenos knowledge for the benefit of Humanity. We formed an excellent partnership, yet our alliance remained secret, largely because of the likes of Diodas."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"
Seberian"I personally slew Inquisitor Diodas and the Palatine with that very blade of legend. With their leader gone, the madman's acolytes acknowledged my superiority and abandoned their efforts to breach the palace." Despite the vox-synthesiser's interference, you recognise unmistakably the pride in your ancestor's voice.
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."
Seberian"Laria." Seberian's gaze softens. "My Seneschal. My daughter. For years, I did not know of her existence. She could have been merely the mistake of a chance dalliance with a nameless servant, but instead she became my most loyal ally. From an early age, Laria forged her path to the bridge through faultless service."
Seberian"Imagine my surprise when she revealed she was my daughter. My only regret is that she was the child of an unequal union, and I could not name her my heir. I entrusted Laria with my life and the fate of the dynasty, appointing her my Seneschal. Yet I was prepared to give her more. I was prepared to place the Warrant of Trade in her hands."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"
SeberianYou hear the whirring of augmetics as your ancestor turns his gaze toward Sauerback. "Isimond served me well. I hope his descendants have not dishonoured his memory."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."
SeberianA crimson spark of anger flashes in Seberian's augmented eye. "Do not ask me of her. Juvenna was my daughter, yet everything that once tied us together has vanished into the abyss of ages. All has turned to dust. That is all you need to know."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"
Seberian"I do not know, heir. But I am certain the Inquisition was involved. Scrubbing inconvenient events from history is undoubtedly their handiwork. Perhaps the Holy Ordos did us a service by erasing the siege of Dargonus from the records, for along with their defeat, they also consigned my transgressions to oblivion."
YOU"Why did the Inquisition lay siege to Dargonus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."
SeberianSeberian nods wearily, and you hear the dull clack of his augmented vertebrae beneath his heavy coat.
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."
Seberian"Oh?" Seberian straightens his shoulders slightly. "What do you wish to know?"
YOU"What was your life like before you assumed leadership of the dynasty?"
Seberian"I spent my youth in luxury. Von Valancius may not have been the most influential house in the Koronus Expanse, but we were wealthy. I had everything except what I truly desired. I dreamed of distant stars and imagined myself, Seberian von Valancius, exploring unknown worlds, expanding the boundaries of the protectorate..." Seberian's faded lashes flutter, his skin tightening as if he is attempting to smile. "Yet my dreams remained mere dreams, for I was only fifth in line to inherit the Warrant."
YOU"What was your life like before you assumed leadership of the dynasty?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you obtain the Warrant?"
Seberian"For the sake of my dream of a great dynasty, I was forced to master an art necessary for any man of my station: intrigue. I take no pride in my actions, yet they made me what I am: a holder of the Warrant of Trade. And I do not regret that I had to eliminate a couple of relatives along the way. It only benefited the dynasty."
YOU"What was your life like before you assumed leadership of the dynasty?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you obtain the Warrant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you fall into Trazyn's captivity?"
BridgeHis vox-modulator lets out a low rumble of displeasure. "These are not memories I am keen to share with you, my heir. I do not trust you enough for that, bound by dynastic bonds though we may be."
YOU"What was your life like before you assumed leadership of the dynasty?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you obtain the Warrant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you fall into Trazyn's captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you have so many augmetics?"
Seberian"A small price to pay to achieve a dream, don't you think?" Seberian runs his fingers across his face, and at that touch you hear the soft chime of metal. "In the pursuit of distant stars and new discoveries, I have lost much. My face, this body... these are just what is most apparent. Yet I regret nothing, [Name]. And were I granted a second chance for fresh achievements, I would gladly sacrifice everything once more. I am certain you can relate: to race against death and escape at the last moment... there is no greater feeling, is there?"
YOU"What was your life like before you assumed leadership of the dynasty?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you obtain the Warrant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you fall into Trazyn's captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you have so many augmetics?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for satisfying my curiosity."
Seberian"You have reminded me of what I lived for, dear heir. And that is a pleasant memory."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."
Seberian"Thank you for brightening my time with conversation. The days here are too much alike..."
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YOU"Thank you for satisfying my curiosity."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you have so many augmetics?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for satisfying my curiosity."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you fall into Trazyn's captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you have so many augmetics?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for satisfying my curiosity."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you obtain the Warrant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you fall into Trazyn's captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you have so many augmetics?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for satisfying my curiosity."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the xeno-artefact, the sword you carried."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is Amella?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did the siege truly end?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about Laria."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know that the Sauerbacks are now a noble house?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak about Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The siege of a Rogue Trader's palace would be a notable event. Why have I heard nothing of it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned all I wished to know."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you believe that the Warrant can still be recovered?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you intend to do after we prevail?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. You are just an old man who lives in the past and bemoans his long-faded glory."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us leave it at that, Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hold so little fondness for your own daughter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enough of Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
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BridgeSeberian's implant-covered face betrays no emotion, only a glint in his remaining eye catching your attention before it disappears beneath long lashes.
YOU"She also betrayed you and aided the Inquisition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hold so little fondness for your own daughter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enough of Juvenna."continues where this line first appears above
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Vedka Dunawski"Most holy Seberian von Valancius! Truly, the embodiment of hope and the God-Emperor's will for the entire 32nd Regiment. I... I never dared dream I'd see you in the flesh." Vedka's voice trembles with emotion, yet her remaining eye intently studies every detail of your ancestor's face.
SeberianSeberian waves his hand in a benevolent gesture. "Rise, child. The 32nd Regiment? It cannot be..."
Vedka Dunawski"We have preserved the memory of you for centuries. We sang songs of the regiment's deeds under your command."
Seberian"Deeds? I suppose you did guard one of the minor worlds in my protectorate with some distinction." Disdain colours Seberian's words, and the admiration in Dunawski's eyes shifts to bewilderment.
YOU"Esteemed Seberian, this is Vedka Dunawski, my Arch-Militant and commander of the 32nd Merov Regiment."
Seberian"Arch-Militant? At such a young age? I suppose my Laria earned the title of Seneschal as soon as she came of age."
Vedka Dunawski"Give me a chance to prove my skills, and I shall not waste it, honoured saviour of the regiment." A new, slightly manic note creeps into Vedka's ringing voice. "May I be dismissed?"
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."
YOU"I accept your apology."
SeberianSeberian's vox-synthesiser emits a mocking trill. "I made no apology. But I am glad we have left our grievances behind."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Welcome to the bridge of my flagship."
Seberian"A guest upon my own ship." Seberian gestures at the view from the bridge and clenches his fist with a grinding sound. "I will need time to come to terms with this."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not tolerate such treatment again."
SeberianSeberian is silent for a long moment, then a grinding sound, like a chuckle, escapes from the vox-grille. "You are indeed a von Valancius."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are already acquainted."
Seberian"If one can call it that. Captain Dunawski introduced herself, then began showering me with compliments. Sincere, yet quite artless."
Vedka Dunawski"I promise to practice this art, Rogue Trader." From the captain's tone, it is unclear whether she is being serious. "May I be dismissed?"
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps the songs of your regiment's deeds are exaggerated, Vedka."
Vedka Dunawski"As you say, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I would be honoured to hear more." Vedka's voice, once ringing and full of inner reverence, now sounds hollow.
Seberian"I suppose I could tell you of the officers of the 32nd Regiment." Seberian dismisses the notion with a light wave of his hand. "But not now. You are dismissed, captain. I shall speak with the heir."
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above
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Izdrig Batoshski"Seberian von Valancius. Most holy patron of the 32nd Merov, now Zarkov, Regiment. A hero of legends and songs." Izdrig offers a lopsided bow. "I never imagined I would see you in the flesh."
Seberian"A descendant of Zbrestshchysh, are you not? I do see a certain resemblance. Only the colonel's bearing was somewhat more... refined."
Izdrig BatoshskiYou hear a low growl from Batoshski. "Any officers of noble blood we strung up within a couple of generations. The strong and the brave remained. They were my ancestors."
YOU"This is Izdrig Batoshski, my Arch-Militant. He commands the troops during combat operations."
Seberian"Charming. But I could not fail to notice your grumbling, Batoshski. I suggest we continue our conversation when war breaks out. Until then, you may hate me in silence from the other end of the bridge."
Izdrig Batoshski"Hmm..." The colonel growls like a disturbed beast, then suddenly straightens and salutes your ancestor. "All those I hate are dead, Your Lordship. You are the saviour of my people. I will protect you even at the cost of my own life, so that you may remember: the people of Zarkov do not forget a good deed, even centuries later."
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Batoshski, Seberian von Valancius. I believe you will get along."
Seberian"I have found common ground with Aeldari, Drukhari, and a few other xenos species. But with officers, my interactions have typically been limited to issuing orders."
Izdrig BatoshskiThe colonel frowns, then nods slightly. "It shall be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship. You said to get along, so we shall. I shall not intrude."
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Colonel, show some respect. You stand before my great ancestor, the man who once saved your regiment."
Izdrig BatoshskiIzdrig casts a furious glance at you, but immediately composes himself. When he turns to Seberian, something resembling contrition appears on his face. "I spoke out of turn. I apologise. You made our regiment what it is today. That is worth something. Be assured, I shall guard your back."
Seberian"As befits a good officer, Batoshski. Now go. I shall speak with the heir."
SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above
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SeberianSeberian turns his entire body toward you with a soft hiss of hydraulics. The clanking of his implants echoes sharply across the bridge. He inclines his head slightly in greeting, his neck augmetics grinding beneath the collar of his coat. "Heir. My conduct after our return from Trazyn's trap was unbecoming."continues where this line first appears above
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Bridge"...for such is my will as one of House von Valancius." Seberian quietly finishes dictating something to the scribe servo-skull hovering by his head. "Greetings, my heir." Noticing your presence, your ancestor dismisses the scribe with a casual wave of his hand. "I was not expecting your visit, but I welcome it regardless. I am beset by heavy thoughts after the theft of the Warrant."
Bridge"The enemy who has challenged our bloodline is deceitful and cunning. If we cannot establish even a fragile trust between us, he will surely use that to his advantage. Thus, I am willing to converse more openly than before."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
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Bridge"I am surprised that you would venture to speak with me again." Seberian gives you the subtlest of nods, maintaining a cold demeanour. "If you have come to continue our recent conversation, [Name], then I must disappoint you: it is not yet time. We should not waste precious minutes on fruitless arguing. However, if you would like to discuss something else, I am listening."
YOU"I am willing to show you a certain level of trust if you answer my questions candidly."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You hope for pardon? You will find none. Nevertheless, I have some questions to ask you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to speak of the events on Dargonus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to know more about you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall leave you, Lord Seberian."continues where this line first appears above
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Seberian"Heir?"continues where this line first appears above