MuaranMuaran makes a sharp gesture. "No. We will restore the Lilaethan to her rightful custodians, or our conversation is over."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"
Muaran"The name of that danger is mon-keigh, and I will see to it that the Lilaethan is purged of those defiling her face. Then again... there is one way to prove to me that the mon-keigh truly do care about the well-being of their captured world. Eliminate the ruler of the mon-keigh sojourning on the Lilaethan, and relinquish the governing of this world to me and my kin."
Muaran"The Lilaethan herself will stand as surety for our agreement. As will your compatriots who live on it. And the profit that you will gain by tilling the Maiden World." Muaran tilts his head to the side. "Our human helpers will replace the leaders of the mon-keigh. We will be the ones who govern the Lilaethan from the shadows."
YOU"Putting a xenos at the head of an Imperial planet is suicide."
Muaran"It is not my intention to have my brothers and sisters sit on the council, mon-keigh. That role will be played by humans — you may choose whomever you wish for this task. As long as they remember who stands behind them and heed our direction."
MuaranMuaran says nothing for a few moments, then adds mockingly, "I suppose my demands can be considered a gift for the likes of you. You could not wish for anything better than Aeldari stewards to rule over mon-keigh without bloodshed..."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."
Muaran"Perhaps. Perhaps the mon-keigh sense their impending inevitable end and are ready to surrender. Well... if so, the hour of retribution is closer than I gleaned in the weavings of fate."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"
Muaran"A deal with a mon-keigh is like a dying star — its time will inevitably run out. Then again... there is one way to prove to me that you truly do care about the well-being of your captured world. Eliminate the ruler of the mon-keigh sojourning on the Lilaethan, and relinquish the governing of this world to me and my kin."
Muaran"The Lilaethan herself will stand as surety for our agreement. As will your compatriots who live on it. And the profit that you will gain by tilling the Maiden World." Muaran tilts his head to the side. "Our human helpers will replace the leaders of the mon-keigh. We will be the ones who govern the Lilaethan from the shadows."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."
Muaran"The mon-keigh believe they are serving fellow members of their tribe — their wise and noble chiefs. My gift is potent enough to ensure that the mon-keigh hiding in these forests see us as humans rather than Children of Asuryan, and see your primitive structures rather than the traces of our kind."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"
Bogul"What?" The man shudders, screws up his face, and after a second, stares around in bewilderment as if seeing everything for the first time. "By the God-Emperor! They're..."
Leader(sequence)
LeaderWith a piercing avian cry, the two-headed eagle swoops down to sink its forged talons into the Farseer's face. The cyber-beast's enormous wings and its righteous fury will distract the enemy from the battle for a few critical seconds.
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MuaranMuaran utters a florid curse and calls his kin to battle.
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LeaderYrliet lets out a plaintive shriek and grabs her weapon, which she immediately turns on you. The other Aeldari quickly follow her example.
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YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"
YrlietYrliet seems to freeze for a moment, and then she turns sharply to Muaran. "Throughout all the cycles that I wandered amidst the stars, I was sure of one thing: fate can be changed. Cling to your faith, Farseer, but I refuse to follow a blind man who is dooming his kin to a false hunt. I am going off on my own Path — with the elantach."
MuaranMuaran's voice rumbles like distant thunder. "You will not defy your masters and betray the customs of Crudarach again, Outcast..."
Yrliet"Stop treating my Path as if it were a curse!" Yrliet's voice rings out, and barely suppressed rage dawns in her eyes. "My Path is not a mark of disgrace! It was what saved me from dying along with Crudarach, a death it was doomed to suffer by your empty predictions!"
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LeaderWith a piercing avian cry, the two-headed eagle swoops down to sink its forged talons into the Farseer's face. The cyber-beast's enormous wings and its righteous fury will distract the enemy from the battle for a few critical seconds.
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Muaran"You foolish wretch! You have exceeded my patience — your Path ends here and now!"
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YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"
YrlietYrliet stands frozen like a statue, and then suddenly turns to face Muaran. "The elantach is right. I mistook the wicked intent in your heart for stubbornness and vanity. But no Farseer would ignore the threat from Sai'lanthresh knowing what it means for this world and its soul... No. There can be only one answer — you have betrayed us, Muaran. You have joined Her side."
MuaranMuaran's voice rumbles like a distant storm. "You dare to accuse me of such a thing? You have lost your mind, Outcast..."
Yrliet"Stop treating my Path as if it were a curse!" Yrliet's voice rings out, and barely suppressed rage dawns in her eyes. "My Path is not a mark of disgrace! It was what saved me from dying along with Crudarach, a death it was doomed to suffer by your empty predictions!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."
BogulMuaran tries to say something, but the rebel interrupts him: "If this... offworlder keeps dictating terms, I won't be able to stop myself, Commander! Have you seen what he/she's capable of, what he/she's done to Janus? I'd rather die than live in that kind of slavery!"
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."
MuaranMuaran glares at you for a while, then nods. "So be it."
Muaran"We will protect the Lilaethan, but we will do so without violence. We will work for the interests of our race and our world through trusted mon-keigh, while we will remain in the shadows of the forests. This will be safer for everyone."
Leader(sequence)
Jae"Ha! Great joke, shereen! Just fancy that, an alliance of humans and xenos... That's a joke, right?"
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Pasqal"The statement predicting future success is fallacious. Security dogmas are based on extensive statistical data on confrontations with xenoraces, and there have been zero cases of successful coexistence."
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Idira"Uhh, Lord Captain, are you — pardon my frankness — sure that you haven't just bitten off more than you can chew? Who told you this idea would sit well with the locals?"
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Heinrix"This is a gross violation of every sacred covenant of the Imperium. I do not know, [Name], what dictates this... this wilfulness... but I promise you: Janus will face the most serious consequences."
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Solomorne"This will affect Janus's tithe assessment. There is less trust in produce from agri-worlds with pest problems."
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Eogunn"A highly ambivalent decision, Rogue Trader. The sole benefit it may yield is facilitating access to xenos cadavers and technology. And rest assured, cadavers will by no means be in short supply on either side, no matter what promises the xenos have made."
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Muaran"Do not forget: the current ruler of the mon-keigh must die — by your hand or ours. And I will consider the conditions of our deal unmet until that happens."
BogulThe rebel nods in satisfaction. "That's good, that's good... Our commanders should stay in charge, they'll know what to do... they'll know what's best, what pleases the God-Emperor..." He speaks the last words in a barely audible whisper, wincing as if in pain from a splitting headache.
YrlietYrliet gives you a long, studying look. "Wait, elantach. Before you leave these forests forever... Take me with you. To the distant suns. The tale of the Children of Asuryan on the Lilaethan is coming to an end, but somewhere out there, among the cold stars of the cosmos that your kind calls the Expanse, there are others. Deprived of home. Lost. Suffering..." Yrliet shuts her eyes, and grief twists her finely sculpted features.
Yrliet"We can help one another, elantach. You will be my wings, and I your wounding spear. And your voice of reason, should you encounter my kin. If that is still not enough..." Yrliet thinks for a moment and continues carefully. "I promise you a wondrous reward, elantach. The treasures of my world hidden in the vastness of space in exchange for the rescue of my kin. If you remain true to your word and do not go back on our covenant."
YOU"I have already been patient with your kin. And now you are asking for more?"
Yrliet"Just as the Children of Asuryan settled this world you consider yours, my kin have flooded this region of space. Desperately trying to survive, they will seek shelter in your demesne, perhaps even raiding mon-keigh vessels for supplies and sustenance. I do not wish such a fate for any of my kind, just as I hope you do not wish it for your subjects."
YOU"I have already been patient with your kin. And now you are asking for more?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why should I even be concerned with the affairs of xenos?"
Yrliet"Just as the Children of Asuryan settled this world you consider yours, my kin have flooded this region of space. Desperately trying to survive, they will seek shelter in your demesne, perhaps even raiding mon-keigh vessels for supplies and sustenance. I do not wish such a fate for any of my kind, just as I hope you do not wish it for your subjects."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And your kin from Janus do not object to sending you Throne knows where to look for the survivors all on your own?"
MuaranYrliet opens her mouth, but Muaran cuts her off. "Go on, Outcast. Your place is on the meandering roads of space, not among us."
YOU"I have already been patient with your kin. And now you are asking for more?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why should I even be concerned with the affairs of xenos?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And your kin from Janus do not object to sending you Throne knows where to look for the survivors all on your own?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have always wanted to add a xenos to my retinue! Welcome, welcome."
Yrliet"Well, elantach... [Name], yes? I am tired of titles and designations — my own and others'. Since your path lies beyond the limits of the Lilaethan, I will go with you — to search for others of my kind scattered among the stars. Perhaps they will greet me more warmly than this brood."
Yrliet"And remember your promise, elantach. When we leave the Lilaethan, it will be to go to the distant stars. Muaran saw them in his visions, and they sang mournful songs about the fate of my people. And I will fight beside you until the song of the stars turns into a funeral lament."
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YOU"It is an honour to welcome an Aeldari wanderer into my ranks."
YrlietThe Aeldari shifts slightly and lowers her head. A ghost of a smile appears on her lips. "My heart sings at the thought of the Lilaethan's approaching liberation... but we must not rest while Sai'lanthresh's servants still mar the face of the Maiden World."
Yrliet"And remember your promise, elantach. When we leave the Lilaethan, it will be to go to the distant stars. Muaran saw them in his visions, and they sang mournful songs about the fate of my people. And I will fight beside you until the song of the stars turns into a funeral lament."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do not lack for boldness. Even your request is worded not as a plea but a treaty. But I like it, so we have a deal."
Yrliet"Well, elantach... [Name], yes? I am tired of titles and designations — my own and others'. Since your path lies beyond the limits of the Lilaethan, I will go with you — to search for others of my kind scattered among the stars. Perhaps they will greet me more warmly than this brood."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos do not belong in a Rogue Trader's retinue."
YrlietYrliet purses her thin lips. "So be it."
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YOU"I have always wanted to add a xenos to my retinue! Welcome, welcome."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is an honour to welcome an Aeldari wanderer into my ranks."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do not lack for boldness. Even your request is worded not as a plea but a treaty. But I like it, so we have a deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos do not belong in a Rogue Trader's retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why should I even be concerned with the affairs of xenos?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And your kin from Janus do not object to sending you Throne knows where to look for the survivors all on your own?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have always wanted to add a xenos to my retinue! Welcome, welcome."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is an honour to welcome an Aeldari wanderer into my ranks."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do not lack for boldness. Even your request is worded not as a plea but a treaty. But I like it, so we have a deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos do not belong in a Rogue Trader's retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"
Leader(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
MuaranMuaran stares at you for several seconds. At last, he says, "An alliance? That is how you interpreted what I said? Then again, if you prefer that word, let us call it an alliance."
Muaran"We will protect the Lilaethan, but we will do so without violence. We will work for the interests of our race and our world through trusted mon-keigh, while we will remain in the shadows of the forests. This will be safer for everyone."
Muaran"If the Lilaethan remains in our charge, I am willing to come to an agreement. We will not lose another kinsman and we will be able to tend to this world, which has suffered so many years under Humanity's yoke. As regards the ruling mon-keigh..." Muaran makes a strange gesture, and the Aeldari behind him take off running into the forest. "We will help you."
BogulThe rebel nods in satisfaction. "That's good, that's good... Our commanders should stay in charge, they'll know what to do... they'll know what's best, what pleases the God-Emperor..." He speaks the last words in a barely audible whisper, wincing as if in pain from a splitting headache.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."
Muaran"You have revealed your true visage, mon-keigh. My kin, do your duty — get rid of the outsider."
Leader(sequence)
LeaderWith a piercing avian cry, the two-headed eagle swoops down to sink its forged talons into the Farseer's face. The cyber-beast's enormous wings and its righteous fury will distract the enemy from the battle for a few critical seconds.
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Yrliet"Are you insane? You're condemning us all to death in Sai'lanthresh's maw!" Yrliet grabs her weapon, her voice breaking into a desperate shout. "I won't let you kill the elantach, Muaran!"
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YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And where's my guarantee that the planet and its inhabitants will be safe?"
Muaran"You have the word of a Child of Asuryan, who venerates life far more than any of you. What is more, mon-keigh, I have not the slightest desire to inflict harm upon the Lilaethan, the land of the Aeldari ancestors."
MuaranMuaran says nothing for a few moments, then adds mockingly, "I suppose my demands can be considered a gift for the likes of you. You could not wish for anything better than Aeldari stewards to rule over mon-keigh without bloodshed..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
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MuaranA heavy silence falls between you and the assembled Aeldari.
MuaranFinally, Muaran tilts his head. "I am not willing to risk my kin's lives, mon-keigh. I will steel my soul and try to believe your promise."
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BogulThe rebel looks at you — and you can clearly see the relief on his face. "That's right, that's exactly right... We won't let any harm come to our own, but we'll figure out what to do ourselves." He grimaces and brings a hand to his temple as if in pain.
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BogulThe rebel looks at you with a hint of doubt. "We'll see. You may have stuck it to us... but, to be fair, we did break the law of the Imperium with all our riots. So let's try it this way."
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BogulThe rebel looks at you with undisguised contempt. He pointedly spits in your direction and turns away.
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YrlietYrliet shakes her head. "The governor must die, and she must be replaced by new rulers, ones not corrupted by the touch of She Who Thirsts... We must return to Vistenza Vyatt and put an end to the taint that has afflicted the Lilaethan."
YOU"We? Do you wish to join my entourage?"
YrlietYrliet gives you a long, studying look. "The tale of the Children of Asuryan on the Lilaethan is coming to an end, but somewhere out there, among the cold stars of the cosmos that your kind calls the Expanse, there are others. Deprived of their home. Lost. Suffering..." Yrliet shuts her eyes, and grief twists her finely sculpted features.
Yrliet"We can help one another, elantach. You will be my wings, and I your wounding spear. And your voice of reason, should you encounter my kin. If that is still not enough..." Yrliet thinks for a moment and continues carefully. "I promise you a wondrous reward, elantach. The treasures of my world hidden in the vastness of space in exchange for the rescue of my kin. If you remain true to your word and do not go back on our covenant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I certainly will not be needing xenos' help in this affair."
YrlietYrliet purses her thin lips. "So be it."continues where this line first appears above
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Yrliet"I..." Yrliet breaks off. "I had forgotten my own path. I had forgotten what it means to trust my own judgement. Elantach, you are right. I have seen too many signs to deny it — there is a threat hanging over the Lilaethan, and it is not from the mon-keigh."
Yrliet"As I have told you, Muaran... even the mon-keigh recognise the threat that has veiled the Lilaethan in shadow! Why are you so insistent on hating the mon-keigh when our most ancient foe has raised its head?"
Yrliet"This elantach was the first person to discover the coming of Sai'lanthresh — one of those whom the mon-keigh call Chaos Gods. Without him/her, I would still be deceived by your words about destiny and the true future."
Muaran"Mon-keigh revealing paths... it's ludicrous. Mon-keigh bring pain and strife — in our time, and for all time. How can you trust a mon-keigh after what we taught you? After hearing the sorrowful song of the dying world?" Muaran turns his head toward you. "It was not chance that brought Crudarach down. Mon-keigh destroyed our ancient home. Stripped us of our defences. Doomed us to wander amidst the cold stars."
YOU"Even if Crudarach was destroyed by humans as you claim, I imagine you gave them a perfectly good reason to do so."
MuaranThe Aeldar chuckles, his voice turning venomous. "Or it could be that your uncontrollable hunger to destroy everything in your path reigns over your every thought and deed."
Yrliet"You are playing with words and avoiding the question!" Notes of desperation — and rage — are creeping into Yrliet's voice now. "The Lilaethan is under threat from our eternal foe — and yet you're more concerned about the presence of the elantach than the corruption that is flowing through the veins of this world! Did you never consider that your war might simply be hastening Sai'lanthresh's triumph? Perhaps the ruler's servants, in their efforts to protect her, will resort to more and more instruments of corruption..."
MuaranMuaran leans down over Yrliet, his tone menacing. "You left Crudarach in our darkest hour to gratify your ego. You came to us on the Lilaethan — and I accepted you as one of our own. I even gave you a real purpose, Yrliet the Outcast... and you dare to insult me, a Farseer? It was a mistake to let you into our circle — you have turned our efforts to survive into dust with your own hands!"
Yrliet"I am a Child of Asuryan, Muaran, not a plaything in the cold hands of fate, which you claim speaks through your mouth! My choice of Path is no worse than yours or any other Aeldari's — and my Path calls me to fight our true enemies, not eradicate the mon-keigh! If it comes to it, I will stand with them, for this elantach can see what you are blind to, Farseer!" Yrliet's eyes are alight with fury. She pointedly lays her hand on her weapon, looking away from the Farseer.
YOU"My duty is to protect my worlds and my vassals. If Janus is being threatened by the Archenemy, I will fight to the end."
Muaran"The words of a creature whose will is ruled by momentary whims. There is nothing you can do to make me believe in the strength of your convictions."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
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Yrliet"You speak of the strength of one's convictions, Muaran? You claim it is your destiny to protect your kin... so then what happened to the Aeldari you sent to the mon-keigh ruler before me? The Aeldari whose skull is now kept as a mon-keigh trinket? That was the previous envoy you sent, wasn't it? Did you see the same fate for me in your visions?"
Muaran"His fate was to serve Crudarach — the spirit of our craftworld that keeps the Asuryani alive. Your destiny is to do the same, Yrliet the Outcast — as long as you aren't planning to transgress our laws again."
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YOU"I am willing to help the Aeldari defeat the Archenemy. But first we must deal with the rebellions you have been orchestrating..."
MuaranMuaran turns his head toward you. "So Yrliet the Outcast has revealed our secret to you. I'm sure you have something to say in that regard, mon-keigh."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's cool our tempers and try to speak calmly about this."
Muaran"Yrliet the Outcast is as beholden to her emotions as you mon-keigh are. Isn't that why she abandoned her true path — and after years of wandering, her Asuryani blood has run dry and become more like yours. Speak then, if you have something to say."
YOU"If this world is in serious danger, there is no sense in fighting each other — let us deal with our common enemy together!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the rebel] "Come to your senses, servant of the God-Emperor! Throw off this cursed fog of sorcery and stand with me against the xenos, against these enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "I can't convince your kinsman, but I know you are on my side... Will you help me save the Lilaethan from the true enemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Yrliet] "Do you not see? Every breath your kinsman takes is riddled with corruption. He resorts to lies, obfuscations, and accusations — all to save his rotten little soul. Kill him. You want to save the Lilaethan, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot give Janus to the Aeldari — humans will only be ruled by humans. But I promise that no harm will come to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't want any more blood — neither yours nor ours. You have my permission to take Janus and its inhabitants into your... charge."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall do things another way: I shall grant my protection to this form of alliance between xenos and representatives of Humanity. Together we shall destroy Vistenza and her associates, and then humans and Aeldari will flourish on Janus under my patronage!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I've had enough of talking. If you xenos refuse to bow down before the Rogue Trader, you will leave me no choice but to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps Muaran would see a little more if he bothered to pull his head out of his arse."
Muaran"You have revealed your true visage, mon-keigh. My kin, do your duty — get rid of the outsider."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm sorry to hear that your home was destroyed. But I wasn't there and know nothing of this calamity."
MuaranMuaran gazes at you intently. "If these words had come from an Aeldari, I would have believed them. But you are merely a mon-keigh — a plaything of your own passions. Any emotion that takes hold of your soul can drive out all trace of reason and honour."
Yrliet"You are playing with words and avoiding the question!" Notes of desperation — and rage — are creeping into Yrliet's voice now. "The Lilaethan is under threat from our eternal foe — and yet you're more concerned about the presence of the elantach than the corruption that is flowing through the veins of this world! Did you never consider that your war might simply be hastening Sai'lanthresh's triumph? Perhaps the ruler's servants, in their efforts to protect her, will resort to more and more instruments of corruption..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Watch your tongue, xenos. I'm doing you a favour just by listening to your vile words."
Muaran"Rest assured, the very sound of your primitive tongue causes us as much suffering — even a translator cannot alleviate its crudeness."
Yrliet"You are playing with words and avoiding the question!" Notes of desperation — and rage — are creeping into Yrliet's voice now. "The Lilaethan is under threat from our eternal foe — and yet you're more concerned about the presence of the elantach than the corruption that is flowing through the veins of this world! Did you never consider that your war might simply be hastening Sai'lanthresh's triumph? Perhaps the ruler's servants, in their efforts to protect her, will resort to more and more instruments of corruption..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "I've had enough of this!"
Leader(sequence)
LeaderWith a piercing avian cry, the two-headed eagle swoops down to sink its forged talons into the Farseer's face. The cyber-beast's enormous wings and its righteous fury will distract the enemy from the battle for a few critical seconds.
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YrlietYrliet lets out a plaintive shriek and grabs her weapon, which she immediately turns on you. The other Aeldari quickly follow her example.
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Leader(sequence)
Cassia"The colours of these xenos are painful to behold, but there is just as much pain in their hearts. Or could it be... fear? Despair? I cannot tell, the hues are too strange... too... Ah!" Cassia flinches, and a trickle of blood runs down her cheek.
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Entry point 4 of 5
YrlietYrliet shakes her head. "You are attempting to cloud my sight, mon-keigh."
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."
Yrliet"There are even signs of corruption among those who share our refuge. I thought it was the natural way of things for our kind — an early prime, accelerated ageing, and then rotting alive year after year."
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."
Yrliet"I have seen these changes. It is no blight, but the Lilaethan's scream, crying out for help. The World Spirit is defending itself as best it can — with its children, with its own creatures. And these changes increase with every passing hour, as if the threat the world senses grows stronger and stronger..."
Muaran"The Lilaethan is struggling to expel the disease that has settled within her borders. And if the mon-keigh's efforts to destroy this planet are only increasing, isn't it right for the Maiden World to seek retribution?"
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."
Bogul"You won't believe what they do to the people! You won't see much at the nobles' estates, but if you go out to the agri settlements... As soon as the governor's dogs come — that's it, that's the settlement gone! First, they make them drink some filth that cripples them after a while, then they take them to these gatherings... I know what I'm talking about — a cousin of mine from one of them settlements sent me letters at first, and then he was gone! If folks start talking too much about mutants and lunatics, they send the wardens and silence anyone who got reported! There are more and more of these dead settlements — what, are we supposed to sit and wait until we're all killed?"
Yrliet"I heard the ruler giving out orders... She called them the 'innovations of the finest minds on Janus.' What minds would condemn themselves to such a woeful fate?"
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."
YrlietYrliet stares at you intently, and then turns away.
Muaran"A deal with a mon-keigh is like a dying star — its time will inevitably run out. Then again... there is one way to prove to me that you truly do care about the well-being of your captured world. Eliminate the ruler of the mon-keigh sojourning on the Lilaethan, and relinquish the governing of this world to me and my kin."
Muaran"The Lilaethan herself will stand as surety for our agreement. As will your compatriots who live on it. And the profit that you will gain by tilling the Maiden World." Muaran tilts his head to the side. "Our human helpers will replace the leaders of the mon-keigh. We will be the ones who govern the Lilaethan from the shadows."continues where this line first appears above
YrlietYrliet pauses, and then looks at the other Aeldari. "I have seen it before on my wanderings. Taken separately, each of these cases can be deemed an anomaly, or explained by the foolishness or brutality of the mon-keigh... Muaran, how can you not see this? Could your own eyes have been blinded by prophecies? The shadow of She Who Thirsts is rising over the Lilaethan..."
Muaran"Tread carefully, Outcast. Do not allow another's words to shake your faith in your chosen fate."
Yrliet"This elantach was the first person to discover the coming of Sai'lanthresh — one of those whom the mon-keigh call Chaos Gods. Without him/her, I would still be deceived by your words about destiny and the true future."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."continues where this line first appears above
YrlietYrliet pauses, and then looks at the other Aeldari. "I have seen it before on my wanderings. Taken separately, each of these cases can be deemed an anomaly, or explained by the foolishness or brutality of the mon-keigh... Muaran, how can you not see this? Could your own eyes have been blinded by prophecies? The shadow of She Who Thirsts is rising over the Lilaethan..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."continues where this line first appears above
YrlietYrliet pauses, and then looks at the other Aeldari. "I have seen it before on my wanderings. Taken separately, each of these cases can be deemed an anomaly, or explained by the foolishness or brutality of the mon-keigh... Muaran, how can you not see this? Could your own eyes have been blinded by prophecies? The shadow of She Who Thirsts is rising over the Lilaethan..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."continues where this line first appears above
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MuaranThe tall being in a fine long garment turns to you, their face hidden behind the blank visor of their helmet. When they begin to speak, even from a distance you feel the air around the figure grow cold. "Mon-keigh. You should not be here."
YOU"I am Rogue Trader [Name] von Valancius, the sovereign of Janus and master/mistress over every living soul on this world! On your knees, foul heretics!"
BogulThe rebel spits on the ground at the sound of your name. "So it's you... murderer! Torturer of innocents! Commander, just give the order and I'll—"
Muaran"Silence." The Aeldari's voice is musical, but every word he speaks falls heavily and irrevocably like a stone dropped into a dark pool. The rebel obediently ducks his head.
Leader(sequence)
Abelard"'Commander'?" Abelard's face turns red with fury. "In what world is it acceptable for the Imperium's subjects to call xenos their leaders? What a disgrace!"
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Heinrix"These people are not thinking straight, [Name]." Heinrix stares at the tall, robed figure without blinking. "I can sense an influence. A bewitching spell. Sorcery known only to the strongest of the Aeldari — their Farseers."
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CassiaCassia looks at the xenos and covers her mouth. "So... bright... All these blinding colours make it hard to focus... They are consuming the defiant rabble and trying to consume us."
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Muaran"Mon-keigh, state the reason for your coming. I hope it is convincing, or else you will be sent to meet your ancestors without delay."
YOU"Speak to the Rogue Trader like that again and it will be the last thing you say."
Leader"Mon-keigh titles mean nothing to me. If you came here to make boasts in empty words, your journey has been for nothing."
YrlietYrliet speaks so quietly, you can barely make out her words: "We should have remained shadows to the mon-keigh — ghosts wandering amidst the ancient ruins. But you, elantach... whose hand led you to the Lilaethan? Destiny or damnation? Muaran, allow him/her to speak."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."
YrlietYrliet goes still when she sees the skull — and then whips around to face Muaran. "How did our kin's remains end up in the hands of the mon-keigh? You claimed we had suffered no losses at all in this confrontation. The mon-keigh should have been completely ignorant of our kind, of me!"
MuaranMuaran says nothing for several moments. "The path I set for you had been travelled before, Outcast. Karantar was sent to the ruler of the mon-keigh before you came among us. His fate was hidden from my sight..."
Yrliet"How can the fate of an Asuryani be hidden from the one who guides them, Muaran? Aren't we supposed to be your greatest concern? Did... did you not even consider that the same thing could happen to me — that I would perish under the shadow of doom?" Yrliet casts a glance at you. "What... what else do you know, elantach? What else have you uncovered that was — unintentionally or deliberately — hidden from me?"
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"
Yrliet"As I have told you, Muaran... even the mon-keigh recognise the threat that has veiled the Lilaethan in shadow! Why are you so insistent on hating the mon-keigh when our most ancient foe has raised its head?"continues where this line first appears above
YrlietYrliet leans forward. "Of what do you speak, elantach?"
YOU"Yrliet, do I need to convince you? Maybe you can try trusting your own intuition instead of your overseer? You know, that thing that's telling you not to believe everything Muaran says?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The people on the planet are afflicted with mutations whose origins remain unknown to us. As there are no major sources of radiation on the agri-world, we can discount a technological cause."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The forests are teeming with signs of blight — distorted plants, deranged animals. Go into the trees and you will see it for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard more than a few rumours that the governor and her circle are engaging in some... reprehensible activities."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm not obliged to convince you of anything. Think what you like."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."
Muaran"Is that so? Is that why your servants have been slaughtering their own kind? Is that why your weapons sought to disfigure the Lilaethan from orbit? Your words are nothing but lies and hypocrisy, mon-keigh."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"
Muaran"A deal with a mon-keigh is like a dying star — its time will inevitably run out. Then again... there is one way to prove to me that you truly do care about the well-being of your captured world. Eliminate the ruler of the mon-keigh sojourning on the Lilaethan, and relinquish the governing of this world to me and my kin."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"
Muaran"We came from the sky, just like you. If you want to know where our ships and our kin are, I will not tell you. The ones who brought us here mapped out the limits of this star long ago — in search of other kin lost in the darkness amidst the stars."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"
Muaran"Look around you, mon-keigh. Your kind captured a world that did not belong to you. You broke open her heart, crushed her will, disfigured her face, trying to squeeze every drop of life out of the Lilaethan like a ripe fruit. I have seen the paths that lie before us — on each of them, the presence of the mon-keigh heralds the demise of the World Spirit. I will not allow it."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."
Muaran"The mon-keigh believe they are serving fellow members of their tribe — their wise and noble chiefs. My gift is potent enough to ensure that the mon-keigh hiding in these forests see us as humans rather than Children of Asuryan, and see your primitive structures rather than the traces of our kind."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"
Leader(sequence)
Argenta"At last!" Argenta raises her weapon. "May He guide my hand, for I am His vengeful wrath!"
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Kibellah"Accept your release from an unclean existence, and be grateful." Kibellah assumes a stance, ready to begin a dance of blood.
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LeaderWith a piercing avian cry, the two-headed eagle swoops down to sink its forged talons into the Farseer's face. The cyber-beast's enormous wings and its righteous fury will distract the enemy from the battle for a few critical seconds.
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LeaderThe warriors are the first to raise their weapons and charge into the fray. A moment later, the rebels follow suit.
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YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
Muaran"Perhaps. Perhaps the mon-keigh sense their impending inevitable end and are ready to surrender. Well... if so, the hour of retribution is closer than I gleaned in the weavings of fate."
YOU"I took this skull from the governor's secretary. The secret of your presence on this planet is not as well-kept as you think — at least not among Vistenza's circle."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned a lot about Janus in my time here so far, and I see signs of another threat besides that of the 'mon-keigh.'"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to stop the violence on the planet — once and for all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps we can still come to an agreement? Make mutual concessions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How did you come to be on Janus?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you fighting against the governor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod at the rebels] "What have you done to these people? They believe you are their commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am looking for whoever's behind the uprisings on Janus."
Muaran"You've found them. And what do you plan to do with us?"
YrlietYrliet speaks so quietly, you can barely make out her words: "We should have remained shadows to the mon-keigh — ghosts wandering amidst the ancient ruins. But you, elantach... whose hand led you to the Lilaethan? Destiny or damnation? Muaran, allow him/her to speak."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I learned there were xenos dwelling on the planet. And I wanted to meet you."
Muaran"Your kind is not amenable to talking — only to senseless destruction. The mon-keigh have corrupted and obliterated our home, the Lilaethan — all because of their primitive affinity for violence, no doubt. Your advances in this art surpass those of other more ancient civilisations of the universe."
YrlietYrliet speaks so quietly, you can barely make out her words: "We should have remained shadows to the mon-keigh — ghosts wandering amidst the ancient ruins. But you, elantach... whose hand led you to the Lilaethan? Destiny or damnation? Muaran, allow him/her to speak."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to free this world from evil."
Muaran"What do you deem evil, mon-keigh? If you wish to eradicate it, why not start with the defilers of the Lilaethan, your kind?"
YrlietYrliet speaks so quietly, you can barely make out her words: "We should have remained shadows to the mon-keigh — ghosts wandering amidst the ancient ruins. But you, elantach... whose hand led you to the Lilaethan? Destiny or damnation? Muaran, allow him/her to speak."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "I want to cleanse Janus of heresy — of you!"
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LeaderThe warriors are the first to raise their weapons and charge into the fray. A moment later, the rebels follow suit.continues where this line first appears above
BogulThe rebel lets out a laugh that sounds more like a hoarse caw and wipes the corner of his mouth on his shoulder. "Master/Mistress... Off that voidship the vox-ops are on about, I suppose? You're already working with the governor... There's no point talking to this one, Commander, just say the word and we'll—"
Muaran"Silence." The Aeldari's voice is musical, but every word he speaks falls heavily and irrevocably like a stone dropped into a dark pool. The rebel obediently ducks his head.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"An entire herd of xenos. The hunt will be good."
Bogul"What, now that we've gone against the governor, you lot don't even see us as people anymore? We're all freaks and mutants to you, huh?" The rebel turns to the tall robed creature. "Commander, just say the word and we'll blow their brains out!"
Muaran"Silence." The Aeldari's voice is musical, but every word he speaks falls heavily and irrevocably like a stone dropped into a dark pool. The rebel obediently ducks his head.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Death to xenos!"
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LeaderThe warriors are the first to raise their weapons and charge into the fray. A moment later, the rebels follow suit.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "In the name of the Golden Throne, I will purge this Imperial world of the heresy that has tainted it!"continues where this line first appears above
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LeaderYou see Yrliet among the beings clustered around the strange, tall structure. She watches you with complete indifference, the way one watches an insect crawling up a wall.
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BogulThe rebel standing closest to you is looking at you with a mixture of hatred and confusion. His hands, clutching a strange weapon, are trembling ever so slightly. A strange device on a strap hangs from the man's neck. "You... Throne preserve me, who are you?"
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YrlietYrliet strides forward, her eyes flashing. "Muaran! I am calling you to account! You said that the great danger threatening the Lilaethan lurked in the hearts of the mon-keigh, in their greed and ignorance. And all the while another enemy was looming over this world, an enemy whose tracks you should have seen in things to come. Sai'lanthresh, She Who Thirsts, is threatening this world — and you hid it from us! Answer me — did you or did you not behold our greatest foe in the Lilaethan's future? Did you lie to me?"
LeaderAfter Yrliet's words, the two tall Aeldari behind Muaran start moving — one looks around at the leader, while the other lets out a cry, muffled under his visor. The rebel beside you cringes, as though the Aeldari speech causes him pain. He strains to say something, but Muaran makes an imperious gesture and the soldier meekly straightens up and salutes, staring at the xenos with slavish devotion.
MuaranThe robed figure inclines their head. And then they begin to speak. "Yrliet the Outcast. You left the path that was set out for you. You brought unknown mon-keigh to our refuge. And now you speak to me with unseemly anger. Your long wanderings far from Crudarach have altered your mind and tainted your sight."
YOU[Say nothing]
Yrliet"My wanderings are the Path I have chosen for myself. Far from the walls of Crudarach, I have seen and come to know things that no other Aeldari could hidden away in a craftworld their entire life. Why do you deny my words about Sai'lanthresh? Is it because you were lying to me and my kin when you showed us the true Path?"
Yrliet"This elantach was the first person to discover the coming of Sai'lanthresh — one of those whom the mon-keigh call Chaos Gods. Without him/her, I would still be deceived by your words about destiny and the true future."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If I may, I would like to say something—"
Yrliet"My wanderings are the Path I have chosen for myself. Far from the walls of Crudarach, I have seen and come to know things that no other Aeldari could hidden away in a craftworld their entire life. Why do you deny my words about Sai'lanthresh? Is it because you were lying to me and my kin when you showed us the true Path?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop pretending I am not here. I have come to discuss the situation on Janus."
Muaran"Bring your entourage to heel, Yrliet the Outcast. Their mere presence offends my sensibilities — the least they can do is display the obedience we have impressed upon our mon-keigh servants."
Yrliet"This elantach was the first person to discover the coming of Sai'lanthresh — one of those whom the mon-keigh call Chaos Gods. Without him/her, I would still be deceived by your words about destiny and the true future."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos! Fall on your knees before the Rogue Trader, whose world you have plunged into anarchy, and beg for forgiveness!"
Muaran"Bring your entourage to heel, Yrliet the Outcast. Their mere presence offends my sensibilities — the least they can do is display the obedience we have impressed upon our mon-keigh servants."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Why listen to you talk when I can just kill you?"
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YrlietYrliet lets out a plaintive shriek and grabs her weapon, which she immediately turns on you. The other Aeldari quickly follow her example.continues where this line first appears above