AebysThe tall Drukhari, whose body is riddled with painful-looking puncture wounds and dotted with metal rings and clamps, lets out a chuckle as you approach and begins speaking in his own language. Your Elucidator hisses to life, translating the words: "Look, carrion... is this the mon-keigh that cost you your place at the Archon's side?"
AebysMarazhai's eyes flare with turquoise fire at the sight of you — an immediate, uncontrollable urge to kill. The Drukhari seizes the blades hanging from his belt — and freezes at the shout of the metal-studded xenos.
Aebys"Careful with the meat for the arena, Marazhai. If Sinisthoria is short on toys for her fighters, you will be punished again. She seems to enjoy pitting you against Khymerae. Maybe this time she won't deem it necessary to give you back your skin after you slay them all."
AebysThe motionless Marazhai turns his head toward his kin, and you notice a thin red stripe on his neck below his ear, like a fresh stitch. Shaking with barely contained rage, the former Dracon stares at you with dark eyes.
YOU[Address Aebys] "So you and your rabble are the champions of the local arena?"
AebysAebys frowns at the sound of the Elucidator and turns away from you dismissively, exchanging a few words with the Wych standing next to him. The mocking laughter and haughty looks in your direction leave no doubt about the subject of their conversation.
YOU[Address Aebys] "So you and your rabble are the champions of the local arena?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So Marazhai was skinned and made to fight like this? Well, that is a balm to my heart. And also a delight to my eyes, where something was still stirring a while ago."
AebysDespite the impotent rage on his face, Marazhai manages a sarcastic chuckle. "Something wriggling in your eye? I see Tervantias has not changed his methods for handling specimens."
YOU[Address Aebys] "So you and your rabble are the champions of the local arena?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So Marazhai was skinned and made to fight like this? Well, that is a balm to my heart. And also a delight to my eyes, where something was still stirring a while ago."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "Your kin do not seem overly fond of you."
AebysMarazhai casts a contemptuous glance at the Wyches and without hesitation switches to Low Gothic: "This Wych Cult scum is not my kin. Half-borns like Aebys belong here in the filth of the Chasm—" He cuts himself off, his gloves squeaking in protest as he clenches his fists.
YOU"I saw what happened at the trial. You were tricked."
AebysThe Drukhari narrows his eyes. "Tervantias's creation must have been a low-grade imitation if the mirage did not completely overwhelm you... Even if what you say is true — what is it to you?"
YOU"I saw what happened at the trial. You were tricked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are trapped. I am trapped. We could help each other."
Aebys"You? Help me?" The Drukhari snorts disdainfully. "Why would the quarry help the hunter? If you expect me to believe that..."
YOU"Let's make a deal: you help me take out my enemies and I shall help you take out yours."
AebysMarazhai lifts his chin and lets out a hiss, more pensive than angry. "I—"
AebysAebys makes an impatient gesture. "I am tired of listening to you and your old friend whispering in that primitive babble. Enough. We must go."
AebysMarazhai grudgingly obeys the order, but as he walks away, he cannot resist tossing another unreadable look in your direction.
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YOU"You have caused so much trouble for my protectorate that the only fitting punishment is to drag you out of Commorragh alive so that you may pay your debt to me."
AebysMarazhai allows himself a mocking chuckle, but you hear the ring of doubt in it. "What makes you think I intend to—"
AebysAebys makes an impatient gesture. "I am tired of listening to you and your old friend whispering in that primitive babble. Enough. We must go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I believe in mercy. Even for the likes of you."
Aebys"Mercy?" Marazhai snorts, but a shadow of doubt flickers in his eyes. "How strange—"
AebysAebys makes an impatient gesture. "I am tired of listening to you and your old friend whispering in that primitive babble. Enough. We must go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Oh, so you like being in this dump at the beck and call of this rabble? Aren't you afraid they won't give you back your skin the next time?"
AebysMarazhai clicks his tongue in irritation and rears back, but before he can respond, Aebys makes an impatient gesture.
AebysAebys makes an impatient gesture. "I am tired of listening to you and your old friend whispering in that primitive babble. Enough. We must go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am Rogue Trader [Name] von Valancius, bearer of the Warrant of Trade and the Emperor's anointed — do not dare reject the immense honour of swearing allegiance to me and doing my will!"
AebysYour unassailable arrogance makes the xenos's jaw drop for a moment. After a second, his expression changes to one of rage. "I will cut your smug throat and make you—"
AebysAebys makes an impatient gesture. "I am tired of listening to you and your old friend whispering in that primitive babble. Enough. We must go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to get out of Commorragh alive. I need allies."
Aebys"Allies..." Marazhai huffs a laugh. "Are you trying to convince me that you seek an alliance... with me?"
YOU"Let's make a deal: you help me take out my enemies and I shall help you take out yours."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have caused so much trouble for my protectorate that the only fitting punishment is to drag you out of Commorragh alive so that you may pay your debt to me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I believe in mercy. Even for the likes of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Oh, so you like being in this dump at the beck and call of this rabble? Aren't you afraid they won't give you back your skin the next time?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am Rogue Trader [Name] von Valancius, bearer of the Warrant of Trade and the Emperor's anointed — do not dare reject the immense honour of swearing allegiance to me and doing my will!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean closer] "From the bottom of my heart, I hope you die in agony."
AebysMarazhai's voice fills with venom: "Oh no, mon-keigh. I will live long enough to ensure such a death for you."
AebysAebys's expression turns sour. "I am tired of this noise. We must go, proselytes. It is time for our next training session."
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YOU"You are trapped. I am trapped. We could help each other."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to get out of Commorragh alive. I need allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean closer] "From the bottom of my heart, I hope you die in agony."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "I want to talk. To you."
AebysMarazhai looks at you again, now more surprised than enraged. Glancing at the Wyches, he switches to Low Gothic: "What, mon-keigh?"
YOU"I saw what happened at the trial. You were tricked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are trapped. I am trapped. We could help each other."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to get out of Commorragh alive. I need allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean closer] "From the bottom of my heart, I hope you die in agony."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Marazhai] "I just wanted to get a proper look at you. Humiliated, stripped of everything you were. And later... later I shall find a way to kill you."
AebysMarazhai gives you a predatory grin. "You think too highly of yourself, little beast. Pray you are killed in the arena before you know the caress of my blades."
AebysAebys's expression turns sour. "I am tired of this noise. We must go, proselytes. It is time for our next training session."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address all the Drukhari in front of you] "Know this — I will kill each and every one of you! And I do not care if you are champions or not!"
AebysAebys's expression turns sour. "I am tired of this noise. We must go, proselytes. It is time for our next training session."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "Your kin do not seem overly fond of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "I want to talk. To you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Marazhai] "I just wanted to get a proper look at you. Humiliated, stripped of everything you were. And later... later I shall find a way to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address all the Drukhari in front of you] "Know this — I will kill each and every one of you! And I do not care if you are champions or not!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So Marazhai was skinned and made to fight like this? Well, that is a balm to my heart. And also a delight to my eyes, where something was still stirring a while ago."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "Your kin do not seem overly fond of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Snap the Elucidator shut and address Marazhai] "I want to talk. To you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address Marazhai] "I just wanted to get a proper look at you. Humiliated, stripped of everything you were. And later... later I shall find a way to kill you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address all the Drukhari in front of you] "Know this — I will kill each and every one of you! And I do not care if you are champions or not!"continues where this line first appears above