Chameleon I

The cultural heart of South Daravin, where the Entente play their hands.

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Salen
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Location: Daravin
Character Sheet: viewtopic.php?f=43&t=1657
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:53 pm

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7th Frost, 4621

The streets were quiet at night, the sound of the alleyways were quiet, yet for a fledgling Corvo, it was still a vulnerable time. Salen had a mission to complete, one which would require him to blend into society very well. Daravinic gowns and regalia were the dress code, meaning that he had to dress in accordance with the devotion of Ulen. Much to his dismay, this was something that wasn’t in the Brotherhood’s code of conduct. Infact, most of them hung around naked. Bel’s regions showing the great fruit of Amurlain. Salen had been given a code, a dagger and a fake name to go by as he looked at his card. He ripped it to shreds, memorizing every detail clear as day as he walked over to the exquisite mansion.

It appeared to be a grand structure, gilded with turquoise and white marble, conjoined by a garden and a fountain with a statue of Ulen on top of it. It appeared that Daravin was full of zealots; Salen disapproved of the religion of Ulendreaism after all; the promotion of slavery because the lower classes were not in Ulen’s favor reigned tyranny within the Omen. Something that Salen didn’t exactly approve of. He despised it; the burning anger inside him radiated, as he had been there before. He didn’t have that problem. After all, he would not want to mess up his assignment. To acquire information about an alleged unhappy wife’s ordeal. Entente were strange people in their ways of merit-based politics, he was the more powerful of them, therefore he was the talk of gossip within this area.

He walked up to the Servant who appeared to have had a list in his hand as the male walked towards the servant, hoping that the name had been placed upon the invitation. It was normal for the Brotherhood to have insiders within the Entente; they were chameleons of high society. Beguiler appeared to be in effect as he smiled at the servant who appeared to be enamored by the man “Name?” He asked as he nodded with a friendly smile “Julian Vardani” He said with a nod as he looked through the list. Salen waited nervously, hoping that the plan wouldn’t foil. It was always something when someone can fake their own way, but with assistance and inside information. It seemed impossible.

“No, I don’t see your name on a list” He said as Salen narrowed his eyes and clenched his fist, appearing to be impatient with the servant. before he ends up glancing at the name right at the bottom “Ahh… Yes… Julian Vardani, my apologies, you may enter” He said; the charming smile he had turned into a smirk as he was let into the complex; now free.

The trouble begins…




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Salen
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:54 pm

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The grand structure was apparent as Salen entered, from the staircase, which split off into two rooms. The ballroom was an inviting space as Entente would mingle, exchange pleasantries and small talk as they passive aggressively looked at each other, like wolves hounding their prey. The truth was, it was a den of wolves. Hungry for power, knowledge and a chance to overthrow one another in a game of vicious intent.

Their friendly faces turned towards the male in enamourment; the environment around him filled with people dressed from head to toe in padded dresses, well adorned regalias, chalices of wine; they were the paragons of high society. There was no point in trying to beat them, most of them were powerful mages; some were merely fledgling in the world. Salen had a reason to be cautious, but so did the ones who approached him. He was a chameleon of society after all; no one would be able to tell the difference without proof, he was like everyone else.

Except for one thing, his alluring smell. The scent was strange to some as if it was inviting. It was a pleasant combination of Sandalwood, Lemon and the strange hint of leather as the wolves were caught by the smell of fresh meat. Eyes were on him as he entered the room, the constant ogling from his Entente peers would invite attention and attraction to have all eyes on him. The best place was to either hide or engage in pleasantries and small talk or forever have eyes on him as he laid elegantly amongst the chaise. He stared at the man of the house; his target was Aulen Stark, a Sil’Norai man who had endorsed multiple mystery clients; a disgruntled wife wanted to know his secrets. Depends if he could get them. Not all Entente were easily revealing of their illicit or confidential matters.

There was only one thing he could do. Wait. He simply waited for him to come forth as he noticed he noticed him within a crowd of Entente, talking. The trays of wine going around by the calm-looking servants around the house as they were adorned with clothing of perfection; it appeared they looked like toy soldiers.As a matter of fact they were toy soldiers for the tyrants that worshiped false gods. He smiled as he was offered a tray and noticed a round of cigars on the tray. Salen smiled as he took one as well as a glass of champagne “How kind.” He said as the servant reached for his pocket and lit a match. Salen guided the cigar towards the flame; as he lit and burnt brightly, before dragging the air through his lungs.

He noticed that the attention between the Entente patrons had waned; they were focused on their vicious games as they huddled around each other. The wolves in sheeps clothing that they pretended to be remained hidden. After all, it took a patron of such arts to know one.

Salen’s gaze turned towards the man who had finished conversing with the gentlemen in golden ‘blankets’ as Salen would call them. The eye contact was intense as he dragged the nicotine and cancerous substances through his lungs. The little stimulation he gained as he blew the smoke in Aulen’s direction “Nice evening, isnt it.”

“Yes.” He said with a smirk creeping upon his face.

“I take it you want a seat, or would you prefer to stand.”

“Seats are best for kings, you fit the mold for one, judging by your appearance.”

Salen laughed as his lupine gaze took to the ceiling; he stared at him in his eyes with intensity as he blinked once “Sit down.” He demanded as he moved his feet off the chaise. The male could feel the urge of desire wanting to do that, yet there was some resistance to him. He crossed his legs as he looked over at Aulen for a moment. “If I’m a king, that makes you a king too.” He smirked as he flirted with the other man. He noticed the man nervously sweating with beads of perspiration “What’s the matter?” He asked as he asserted himself upon the man. Did he have that much of an effect on him? To make him stop talking all because of a simple request?

“Nervous? Well, the wine might help.”

The male was still stunned as he tried to open his mouth to speak, he blinked for a moment “Sorry, forgive me… I’m usually more open privately, lets say… After the party when everyone leaves. Do you care to join me?” Salen smirked as he noticed Aulen was taking the bait; however he had very little access to his abilities as a Corvo, yet his first test was simply the use of Beguiler. There were much stronger willed minds who had the ability to resist temptation, but some of the Entente were weaker willed, driven by greed and the desire to become powerful. It was easier to manipulate them.

“Why, that would be a great offer, perhaps we can get down to something more… private, if you know what I mean” He smirked as Aulen appeared to be excited. The dirty scoundrel… Who knows, the man may get a run in for his money, or even a run in with death. With Salen, it was always unpredictable where his decisions lie, or what his contractual information tells him. The shreds of paper on the card, now gone; ripped up into smithereens. The evidence, completely washed away.

No strings attached.




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Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:41 am

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☠ Chameleon I ☠
☠ Points awarded:
  • 5 - Not for Magic
☠ Lores:
  • Spycraft: Using Fake Names
    Spycraft: Disposing of Evidence
    Spycraft: Blending Into the environment.
    Seduction: Eye contact
    Seduction: Offering incentives
    Intimidation: Being assertive and direct
☠ Loot:
  • N/A
☠ Injuries:
  • N/A
☠ Notes:
  • Great thread!
    If you feel I missed anything contact me and we will make adjustments!
    enjoy your rewards!
word count: 100
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