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Event: Grey Council


Announcement:

Assassination!

Save its leader Jean the entire Loures High Council has been assassinated!

Details remain sketchy, but it would seem that the council was meeting with generals Dealos and Tiberius on the state of the Goblin War. At some point after the two generals left a horrible spell descended on the chamber literally causing flesh to decay into nothingness. It was also reported that those in rooms near the council chambers were also affected, to a much lesser extent, by what killed the council. Priests and surgeons arriving on the scene reported they had never seen anything like it before.

Jean, the leader of the council, was unable to attend the session due to illness according to sources close to the royal court.
Loures has no shortage of enemies with a motive and the means to have carried out this assassination. Undine Rebels, the Necromancer Order, the Anaman Pact, and the Goblins have all been speculated as the responsible party.

No suspects have been named. Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar and his entourage will be coordinating an investigation and response to this atrocious crime. All aislings are encouraged to aide in the investigation.

Grey Council will be held on Friday September 8th at 5:00 PM PST (6 MST, 7 CST, 8 EST). The event will begin at the memorial of Cedric in Loures Harbor.

Participating players will form groups of three for the event. All participants must be over insight 11.

Once the event has begun players will engage in an epic adventure spanning all across Temuair. It will include puzzle solving, exploration, combat, diplomacy, political intrigue, and much more. Grey Council will feature a rich and unique plot filled with twists and turns, references to Temurian history and culture, and much more.

The first groups to successfully complete specific objectives (unknown to the participants) during the event shall be rewarded with one of four unique legend marks created for Grey Council. Due to the structure of the event it will not be possible for one group to win more then one legend mark.

Winners will be informed at the end of the event. Legend marks will then be added by Kru in time.

Unlike previous Novus Imperia events all of the groups will be able to complete the event.

Finally, the most important new feature we have added in Grey Council is the ability to choose. Completely non-linear in nature it will be up to each individual group how to proceed. Depending on the choices each group makes during the event their overall experience will be different from the next group.

It’s been nearly a year since our last event, Saga of the Darkness, and we have taken the time to make Grey Council into what we hope will be Novus Imperia’s best hosted event yet.

(And for those who’ve attended our previous events you’ll now be dealing with fully interactive characters - no more mundanelings with set lines!)

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Results

Grey Council Results

Over 75 aislings attended the Grey Council epic event several days ago and set out to unravel a mystery that ended in the death of the Loures High Council. What began as an investigation soon turned into a recruiting drive by Loures, the Undine Rebels, Necromancer Order, and the Pact of Anaman - and it ended in a massive clash in Undine.

It was soon uncovered that Undine Rebels were indeed behind the assassination. Their leader, who is still at large, was a former Loures solider involved in the suppression of the rebellion during Deoch 39 (see Raiders of Undine). After complaining to his superiors about the brutal treatment of the Undine population he was sent to labor in the Piet Sewers. It was there he uncovered the secrets of the plague that has once affected the Loures children. Decades later he would turn into a deadly weapon that would seal the fates of the Loures High Council.

Winning Groups (will receive legend marks):

Sided With:

Loures -
Kyiri, Owenquinn, Ariston
Amythyst, Sephclone, MistralCharm

Undine Rebels -
Tobin, Mesmerize, Elitheus
ArcaneEntity, MarrissaMari, KotoneHearts

Necromancer Order -
Rawly, Raxly, Sera

Pact of Anaman -
Redian, Elomosity, Kalnoky
Armisael, Fafhniel, and EricAmee

Honorable Mention:
(each name receives one event point which may be redeemed at the next event)

Enzan, LunaLee, ProNation
Serph, Dominica, Infero
LyricalStarr, DenyingWind, Wandwane
ArwenD, Meye, Lourds
IceChan, FairyHealer, ZangZenith
Firetongue, Lunalee, Enzan
Reeny, Kiada, Kriistari
Lourds Meye ArwenD
Likaturinail, Mush, xeromarsiii
ArcaneEntity, MarrissaMari, RaveXphone
Gaia, Galaxis, MightyMika
PrinceDelita, PrincessAlia, XSilverCloud
NoiSes, Strida, Hailremix
Etna, Parane, Eirianwen
Fionarette, Jaylinn, Kagado
STRYKA, FishFood, Henriex
Leos, Obexicis, Nlky
AimeTu

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Solution Guide / Event Script

Overview:

The Loures High Council has been assassinated by an unknown party. The exact method of assassination is also open for speculation. Suspicion has fallen on General’s Dealos and Tiberius, the last to see the council alive, as well as the Necromancer Order, Pact of Anaman, Undine Rebels, and Goblin Clans.
Players, insight 11 and above, will form groups of 3 to take part in the event. Grey Council is divided into three distinct parts as outlined bellow.

Part 1 – Solving the Mystery

The groups will investigate the actual assassination. To successfully advance to part 2 they must complete the following tasks:

A) Identify the spell/agent/method/etc used to kill the council
B) Incriminate or vindicate Dealos and Tiberius
C) Trace the route of the assassin and try to find any clues

Quest Point – Piet Wizard

Completing the tasks of this quest point will allow the groups to complete question A.
Character background for event host:
-You are an apprentice to Appie, the elementalist wizard of Piet.

A) Identifies the spell/agent/method/etc used to kill the council

Background (explain to groups approaching):
-He was one of the first on the scene after the assassination.
-Deterioration of the skin was strikingly similar to, though on a much greater scale, the plague that hit the Loures children decades ago
-Needs help to run more tests

Tasks to assign to groups:
I) Get 15 bottles of wine OR brandy OR rum (up to hosts discretion to vary between groups)
-Explain that he needs the bottles to create a closed pocket of air – a vacuum.
II) Get an Anemonde Antenna

-Once this is completed explain he will perform a series of tests and then give the following information.

-What killed the council was indeed a form of the plague. Someone had apparently stored plague into a gas and then condensed it so greatly it would be deadly seconds after touching the skin. This would require someone with exceptional knowledge in medicine and herbalism as well as details of the Piet Sewers to do this.

Quest Point – Goblin War Base Camp

Completing the tasks of this quest point will allow the groups to complete question B.

Character background for event host:
-You are General Tiberius
-A warrior, direct in your face attitude
-Quick to laugh, easy to anger
-Takes offense at questioning; doesn’t like spies, intelligence, etc

B) Incriminate or vindicate Dealos and Tiberius

Tasks to assign to groups:
I) Get 15 goblin OR kobold’s skull (up to hosts discretion to vary between groups)
-Explain that there is no time to answer to stupid questions. If the group wants to talk they had better contribute to the war effort – bringing back the skulls.
II) Group is allowed to ask 3 questions

-Tell the group you will answer 3 questions. It is up to you how to answer them – though use the bellow
information as a guide. The group must then make an incrimination or vindication themselves.

-Dealos and Tiberius do not have enough men to end the goblin war
-The council refused to conscript more men; Dealos and Tiberius went to meet the council over this
-During the meeting the council dismissed the seriousness of the goblin and dismissed them. Dealos and Tiberius left in disgust.

Quest Point – Mehedi Swamp (first area)
This is a simple quest point. Once a group enters the area one of the mailer characters will mail them a letter – this represents the “secret note” that the group has “found”. This completes quest C.

Part 2 - Politics and Battle Preparations

After completion of Part 1 the event branches into four different quest lines – one for each of the four main factions – Loures, Undine Rebels, Necromancer Order, and the Pact of Anaman. Once a group completes all three tasks of Part 1 either of the following conditions will happen.

-They will return to Ramanayan at Loures. After this point the group can choose to continue to support Loures or ally themselves with the Undine Rebels by either continuing with the missions Ramanayan assigns or going to the Rebel base in Undine respectively.

-They will receive a message (via a mailer character) to ally with the Necromancer Order or the Pact of Anaman. Not all groups will receive this message as it is determined by the make up of the group and, as a secondary consideration, event attendance.

Each of the four questlines contains three quests within it. Each of the three quests has three missions within it. One group will complete only one of the three quests. This will let participating groups complete different tasks then others.

LOURES Questline
Main Location: Loures Harbor (near Cedric’s memorial)

Quest 1 – Select of a new High Council
Since all but one member of the Loures High Council is dead preparations must be made towards the selection of new members.

Mission A - Recover candidates list
-There exists a list of all those highly favored by the Loures court. However, it cannot be located. Was it stolen?
-It probably would have been kept somewhere in Loures castle.
-The group must recover it.
This mission works much like Task 3 of Part 1. Once the group hits a certain area in Loures Castle (sick child’s room) they will find the missing list via mailing from a mailer character.

Mission B - Uncover Traitor
-Someone on the recovered list is a rebel sympathizer and must not be allowed to get on the council.
-The group must successfully figure out which one it is and provide historical evidence to back up their claims.

Mission C - Eliminate rebel sympathizer
-Now that we know who the sympathizer is he must be found and eliminated.
The group will need to assassinate the generic council candidate guy.

Quest 2 - Preemptive Strike

Mission A - Scout rebel positions
-We need to find out the location of the rebel base in Undine.
The group will need to find and locate the rebel base in Undine.

Mission B - Gather needed items
-We will need to begin supplying our army.
The group will need to provide 5 complete sets of armor – consisting of a sword, shield, armor, and helm.

Mission C – Infiltrate the Battlefield
The group will take up positions in Undine to have an advantage in the upcoming battle.

Quest 3 - Battle Preparations

Mission A - Gather needed items
-We need to supply our army.
The group will need to provide 3 dark and/or light belts.

Mission B - Recruit Aislings
-We need more men.

The group will go around Temuair and attempt to recruit any aislings who have not yet taken part in the event to fight for Loures in the final battle.

Mission C - Form the battalions!
This group will then begin forming the battle lines and battalions outside of the Cail temple.

UNDINE Questline
Main Location: Undine Tavern

Background for character host:
-early 40s
-Born near Piet / Loures Countryside
-Former Loures soldier; involved in the suppression of the deoch 39 revolt (Raiders of Undine event)
-Witnessed cruelty against Undine. He spoke out and was “transferred” to working in the Piet Sewers.
-While in the Piet Sewers he learned details about the plague. Eventually turned the plague into the gas that killed the council (see Piet wizard in Part 1 for details)
-Desires a free Undine however he still retains loures trained ruthlessness - nothing will stop him from achieving is goals.
-Spartacus like

Quest 1 – Selection of a new High Council
Since all but one member of the Loures High Council is dead preparations are being made towards the selection of new members. It is imperative that a Undine supporter is put on the council.

Mission A - Recover candidates list
-There exists a list of all those highly favored by the Loures court. However, it cannot be located. Was it stolen?
-It probably would have been kept somewhere in Loures castle.
-The group must recover it.
This mission works much like Task 3 of Part 1. Once the group hits a certain area in Loures Castle (sick child’s room) they will find the missing list via mailing from a mailer character.

Mission B – Bribe Castle Guard
-Someone on the recovered list will likely have priority over our sympathizer. He must be eliminated. First we must however bribe a former castle guard to find out his location. He is probably drinking in one of the castle bars.
The group must successfully get the location of the prospective candidate from the guard.

Mission C - Eliminate Rival
-Now that we know where the rival is he must be eliminated.
The group will need to assassinate the generic council candidate guy.

Quest 2 - Preemptive Strike

Mission A – Locate Loures Staging Point
-We need to find if Loures has begun positioning its men in Undine already.
The group must either find the Loures staging point (outside the Cail temple) or determine if anyone is yet there. This will depend on how groups are progressing along the Loures questlines.

Mission B - Gather Defensive Items
-We will need to begin planning the defense of Undine
The group will need to provide 5 shovels (for digging trenches) and 10 swords of at least good quality.

Mission C – Attack the Loures Camp
-We will launch a preemptive strike against Loures to weaken their morale.
The group will launch a physiological attack against either the Loures staging point or their base in Loures Harbor (depending how the far the loures group has progressed). Basically they will go in, make a lot of noise, and push people around.

Quest 3 - Battle Preparations

Mission A - Gather needed items
-We need to supply our army.
The group will need to provide 3 dark and/or light belts.

Mission B - Recruit Aislings
-We need more men.
The group will go around Temuair and attempt to recruit any aislings who have not yet taken part in the event to fight for Undine in the final battle.

Mission C - Ready Battle Lines
-It will be up to this group to begin marking the defensive positions by Dartanian’s fountain near the entrance to Undine.

Necromancer Order Quest line
Main Location: Gigean’s Dwelling

Quest 1 – Selection of a new High Council
Since all but one member of the Loures High Council is dead preparations must be made towards the selection of new members.

Mission A - Recover candidates list
-There exists a list of all those highly favored by the Loures court. However, it cannot be located. Was it stolen?
-It probably would have been kept somewhere in Loures castle.
-The group must recover it.
This mission works much like Task 3 of Part 1. Once the group hits a certain area in Loures Castle (sick child’s room) they will find the missing list via mailing from a mailer character.

Mission B – Bribe Castle Guard
-Someone on the recovered list will likely have priority over our sympathizer. He must be eliminated. First we must however bribe a former castle guard to find out his location. He is probably drinking in one of the castle bars.
The group must successfully get the location of the prospective candidate from the guard.

Mission C - Eliminate rival candidate
-Now that we know where the rival candidate is he must be eliminated.
The group will need to assassinate the generic council candidate guy.

Quest 2 - Preemptive Strike

Mission A – Find the Anaman Pact Base
-We need to find out the location of the Anaman Pact Base
The group will need to find and locate the Anaman Pact Base. It is located in the back of Oren Island.

Mission B - Gather needed items
-We will need to begin supplying our undead army.
The group will need to provide two ghast skulls or any other one item used in necromancy.

Mission C – Attack the Anaman Pact Base
-We will launch a preemptive strike against the Anaman Pact base to weaken their morale.
The group will launch a physiological attack against the Anaman Pact Base. Basically they will go in, make a lot of noise, and push people around. If they have a necromancer in their group they must summon at least one creature to aide in the attack.

Anaman Pact Quest line
Main Location: The back of Oren Island

Quest 1 – Selection of a new High Council
Since all but one member of the Loures High Council is dead preparations must be made towards the selection of new members.

Mission A - Recover candidates list
-There exists a list of all those highly favored by the Loures court. However, it cannot be located. Was it stolen?
-It probably would have been kept somewhere in Loures castle.
-The group must recover it.
This mission works much like Task 3 of Part 1. Once the group hits a certain area in Loures Castle (sick child’s room) they will find the missing list via mailing from a mailer character.

Mission B – Bribe Castle Guard
-Someone on the recovered list will likely have priority over our sympathizer. He must be eliminated. First we must however bribe a former castle guard to find out his location. He is probably drinking in one of the castle bars.
The group must successfully get the location of the prospective candidate from the guard.

Mission C - Eliminate rival candidate
-Now that we know where the rival candidate is he must be eliminated.
The group will need to assassinate the generic council candidate guy.

Quest 2 - Preemptive Strike

Mission A – Find the Necromancer Order Base
-We need to find out the location of the Necromancer Order Base
The group will need to find and locate the Necromancer Order Base. It is located in Gigean’s dwelling.

Mission B - Gather needed items
-We will need to begin supplying our army.
The group will need to provide two dark and/or light belts.

Mission C – Attack the Necromancer Order Base
-We will launch a preemptive strike against the Necromancer Order Base to weaken their morale.
The group will launch a physiological attack against the Necromancer Order Base man Pact Base. Basically they will go in, make a lot of noise, and push people around.

OTHER QUEST POINTS FOR PART 2:

Quest Point: The bar on the second floor of Loures Castle

Background for character host:
-Former Loures bodyguard
-Depressed over losing his job
-Descending into alcoholism
-Is obviously drunk when groups arrive

Engage the players in idle conversation. Drop in how you might remember where this prospective council candidate is but are too worried about your financial situation after losing your job. Accept no less then one million coins.

After the group gives a million coins you may reveal (in whispers if another group is also there!) of the prospective council member – Mileth Inn

Quest Point: Mileth Inn Assasination

Background for character host:
-Prospective candidate for the Loures council
-noble

Certain groups will come to assassinate you. How you fight is up to you but make sure you die quickly and get into position for the next group. You can alternate rooms in the inn.
We’ll let you know in advance when a group is coming.

Part 3: Battle in Undine
The final part of the event is a battle in Undine. As it is revealed the Undine rebels were behind the assassination Lord Ramanayan leads an army into Undine while the rebels prepare there defenses. The Necromancer Order and the Anaman Pact have their own reasons for wanting the invading army to fail.
As the groups for each faction complete their respective quests the faction leaders should be begin sending those groups to Undine to prepare for the battle. The starting location for each faction is outlined bellow.

Loures – outside the Cail Temple
Undine – Near Dartanian’s Fountain
Necromancers – outside the dark wizard
Anaman Pact – outside the old armory shop

The victory conditions for each side are as follows:

Loures – reach and enter the Undine tavern without losing both of it’s commanders.

Others: Delivery the defeating hits to either or both generals.

This is supposed to be a TACTICAL battle. This is not the arena. Each faction leader should draw up battle lines, battalions, and control the engagement.

Secret Note:
Should this letter reach you it is almost certain our glorious mission has been a success. We have done our part. There is now no one to stop you from doing yours. Be sure to remember our agreement when you are in control.

List of Prospective Council Candidates
-Use assassinated members-