[OPEN] Smoke and Mirrors: Perendale

[minrathousian]

WHO: OPEN!
WHAT: The Inquisition's forces fight against the Venatori to prevent Corypheus from seizing power in Perendale.
WHEN: Early November.
WHERE: Perendale, Nevarra
NOTES: Violence.

On the edges of Corypheus' territory, Perendale is the site of a major Venatori offensive--a push by Corypheus' forces to take control of the city and push his influence further across Thedas. The Inquisition's forces have rallied to answer the Nevarran governor's desperate plea for support. The battle for Perendale will decide the fate of hundreds within the city's walls.

Comments

[in_death_sacrifice]

"Well, we've scrounged a few things so far, anyway, even if nothing is especially noteworthy. It's still worthwhile, as you say..." The Inquisition can adapt any weapons, perhaps, too, or armor. All in all, it's been a pretty good venture, in their favor, so far. He goes to check on the corpse as Inessa looks in the first barrel. Not much on him, but Kain takes everything of interest, before moving on to one of the other barrels.

"Those maps will be of great use, especially if they're marked up with strategic plans. Finally, we're getting somewhere..." He pauses as something interesting catches his eye. "A rune schematic? Hm, would this be of any interest to you?"

[circleprodigy]

The potions and maps are promptly ignored, in favor of Kain's discovery. Almost instantly, she's at his side, peering at the papers and automatically comparing them to the maps and other notes.

"Hm...this isn't the same writing as the others. I don't think it's Venatori at all, just something they found and stashed away." And then she smirks, after looking it over more intently. "No wonder; this is for a rune of warding! They must have stolen it, to prevent use from the enemy. Well, their loss is our gain. We'll definitely find use for this."

[in_death_sacrifice]

Kain doesn't know a whole lot about magic or the creation of runes, only the effects that they have, which can be very powerful and useful. He nods approvingly, glad to see that it's something a little more useful than average.

"Any particular warding? Though I suppose anything would be of use, if it adds some resistance to someone's armor." There were times, after all, when one simply wished they had applied some rune or other to their armor, if, say, up against fire-breathing enemies for one example. Kain knows the feeling well.

[circleprodigy]

While Garahel sniffs at the barrels, Inessa narrows her eyes and continues scanning the schematics. "It's a warding rune for...blood magic. Now that would put a dent in a Tevinter-based offense! Though why didn't they destroy this? Perhaps they meant to later...that or there are rivals within the Venatori. They may not be as monolithic as they seem." That thought has her smirking, hoping it's true. If they have cracks to exploit....

[in_death_sacrifice]

"Blood magic. Well, that should be useful." Incredibly so. There's nothing worse than the feeling of losing control to blood magic... but, he tries not to think about that too much. He raises an eyebrow curiously, wondering about that speculation of hers. "You may be right. There are people of all sorts, in all organizations, with their own motives... Who knows? It's either that, or perhaps it's simply a matter of studying their potential enemies' defenses." After all, if they could find some way to break past a rune's protection... well... that wouldn't be good.

[circleprodigy]

She rolls up the schematics, placing them in her satchel. "In any case, they are ours now. We can see to their creation upon our return. I hope that will put your mind more at ease, having that kind of protection available." Given that Kain has even more issues with blood magic than Inessa, she's glad he finally has more options when it comes to protecting himself from it.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Exactly. Kain doesn't like to think about it, because weaknesses are something to be avoided and ignored, in his world. But the threat of blood magic is always out there, and it haunts his worst dreams. He'll never forget what it was like, having that mage control him.

"It will. It does. It's... fortunately not a situation that's come up again lately, but I don't want to let it have a chance to."

[circleprodigy]

Looking over, Inessa nods with a sympathetic expression. "Nor I. I will turn over these schematics to the Tranquil runemaster in Kirkwall. If you want one for your own, I'm certain it can be made. That's worth some peace of mind, isn't it?"

She straightens and gestures to the rest. "I can fit the rest of what's worth taking in my satchel, but I think we already found the grand prize."

[in_death_sacrifice]

Kain nods, thinking about it. He may not like referring to any of the past, but Inessa understands well enough how to bring it up without directly poking at those wounds. "...Thank you, Inessa. That would be... I could see it being of considerable help. I may have to take you up on that offer."

He looks around as well, and nods. "That seems to be the most valuable or useful item here, although we've amassed a good collection of spoils overall. It's not bad."