NPC Account
"Then have the Captains of Wann Tsir reached a consensus?"
There were grumbles. There always were, low utterances to be carried away on the winds that flowed constantly through the open-air skiff. Hovering above the city of Ke Wann Awanga, the Council of Captains meeting was a public affair, so much that being on visible display was a crucial factor. In concept, any being of their dominion, be it a member of one of the captain's pirate crews or even just a visiting tourist, could take a speeder up to the skiff and sit in on the proceedings. There were no backroom deals, no closed-door sessions, just open discussion to reach consensus.
A clever tactic in theory. The old Wookiee understood the true score here, the real dynamics that brewed under the surface. The public venue was a means for hubris more than honesty, a display of power and strength. Captains boasted of it in various ways, with hats, lightsabers, blasters, or armed crew hovering in speeders just off the skiff's leeward side. No captain was here by courtesy alone, they had either proven their worth themselves in some fashion, or by virtue of their master's worth.
It was for that reason that Tawrrowaldr found himself standing among the Captains of Wann Tsir, the hairs of his shaggy coat rippling in the wind, his voice silent among the scattered grumblings cast into the wind. He dipped his great head, signalling his assent, and by that extent Darkwire's as well.
The meeting quickly adjourned after consensus was reached. There was no more need to speak, and Tawrrowaldr felt no need to linger as some did, boasting or pontificating to stroke his own ego. He was the face of exploits he no longer performed, danger he no longer faced. Some days, he heard of Darkwire's latest accomplishments through the compliments of his fellow captains. It didn't matter, Darkwire had earned its place there, and none were going to question his presence. Not many were willing to match the sheer prowess of a Wookiee warrior, nor were they eager to restore the Captain Dione whom Darkwire had brought down.
"I wonder if Darkwire's stomach is as big as its eyes."
The words made the Wookiee pause on the way to his speeder, turning instead to face the owner of the heavily-accented voice. A slight figure, to his eyes at least, the woman was attired in dark clothing better suited for stalking in shadows than a public meeting of pirates. The Council of Captains hosted a small handful of them, outsiders for whom Wann Tsir felt parlay was better than the alternative. Rurylis D'ilan, envoy from the Mistryl of Emberlene, was more a counterpart to the Wookiee than other such outsiders, both the Mistryl and Darkwire were borne of class warfare and there was often greater purpose than simple greed to their shadowy endeavors.
"Your shadow —runners are they?— took down a public figure. I hear he was not so public as his figure would suggest," the woman's lips twisted to form a misanthropic sense of approval. "You found him...on a comms station? Quite the turn of fortune for your organization, Tawrrowaldr."
He stayed quiet, letting the woman enjoy her wordplay. Rurylis rarely said much of her own achievements, like Tawrrowaldr himself, yet she still radiated the aura of a long and storied career. The way she carried herself hid the discomfort of old scars, and she heard far more than the simple words spoken by others. The venerable Shadow Guard didn't need more than his willingness to listen and humor her shrewd assessment of Darkwire's latest exploit.
"Darkwire has courage and fortitude, this is good. But you're audacious like a bantha calf, and one who has just stuck its nose into the gundark nest." Rurylis paused, giving Tawrrowaldr a moment to respond. The Wookiee set his lips into a line, knowing all too well the impression that Darkwire gave off at the moment. It mixed with his own consternation for his erstwhile ward, the bubbling blonde girl whose foolhardy ventures sent her careening into danger, and binding her future to Darkwire's on their daring raid to take out a DireX himself.
Though Qanatain Xopsaloff would give Darkwire more trouble, the Direx Board would not let the loss of such a pivotal colleague go unanswered. The Corporate Authorities were soon to come breathing down their necks, and it was not difficult to imagine the Corporate anguish would infect or accelerate their ventures elsewhere. Such as a renewed push for Wann Tsir, or on toward business cousins on Emberlene.
Tawrrowaldr understood why the Shadow Guard was concerned. Now he was simply curious about her intentions.
"We faced our worldly demons eons ago, and those who remain on Emberlene may do only what we permit. It is a balance we earned through much hardship and pain, but those are only harbingers of a greater sacrifice. We see ourselves in you, and the Mistryl would rid Darkwire of the coming pain if it could."
The woman let out a sound, something between a sigh and a groan. "You and I are too old to entertain such fantasy, but some of my younger sisters still believe it is our place to be a guide. I would see Darkwire as an ally, instead, just as I see one in you, Tawrrowaldr. You are more than you give yourself credit for, my friend, and I believe Darkwire is more than my sisters have given it credit for as well."
She withdrew a datapad from within the folds of her attire and handed it to the Wookiee, who took it without looking away from her. "There is my proposal, my challenge to Darkwire. A test of two parts. Prove me right, Tawrrowaldr, and I will ensure Emberlene stands side by side with Darkwire to face whatever future it has wrought."
>> * --xING! COMM\ \\
<\Our reputation is increasing!
<\Mistryl Shadow Guards from Emberlene want to offer us help against the Corpos
<\But first, they have jobs for us to do, jobs worthy of our rep
<\Should be easy
<\Could be fun.
OBJECTIVE 1: Enter the Enchanter (Emberlene)
No one turns down an invitation to join the Mistryl Shadow Guard. Not even Phalsi Drynchen , an Emberlene native turned Jedi Padawan. She has been lured back to Emberlene, it is your job to bring her in to fulfill her destiny. Find her, capture her or make her an offer she can't refuse.
OBJECTIVE 2: Brave the Betrayal (Denon)
The Mistryl have reach, enough to find a rogue Shadow Guard wherever she goes. One has stumbled into Darkwire territory, meeting with a Corpo representative in a secluded location on Denon. Look but don't touch, the Mistryl need information on what their rogue sister, Zhana D'voni , is up to before they take any action. Stealth and secrecy is paramount here, the Mistryl do not tolerate sloppy intelligence gathering ops.
OBJECTIVE 3: Understand the Unknown
Bring your own objective.
No one turns down an invitation to join the Mistryl Shadow Guard. Not even Phalsi Drynchen , an Emberlene native turned Jedi Padawan. She has been lured back to Emberlene, it is your job to bring her in to fulfill her destiny. Find her, capture her or make her an offer she can't refuse.
OBJECTIVE 2: Brave the Betrayal (Denon)
The Mistryl have reach, enough to find a rogue Shadow Guard wherever she goes. One has stumbled into Darkwire territory, meeting with a Corpo representative in a secluded location on Denon. Look but don't touch, the Mistryl need information on what their rogue sister, Zhana D'voni , is up to before they take any action. Stealth and secrecy is paramount here, the Mistryl do not tolerate sloppy intelligence gathering ops.
OBJECTIVE 3: Understand the Unknown
Bring your own objective.
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5-WCH (Switchblade)
Subject 648 Slipknot
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Anakin Stormrunner
Aren D'Shade
"Bloody" Bill Renfroe
Brie Jaxx
Cartri Keswoll
Cassus Akovin
Chelara "Chel" DuCote
Hawthorn
Daiya
Deryn Kaaldos
Elkin "Big Cheese" Magor
Gray Venasir
Haden Del
Jerec Asyr
Kole Eckttor
Kimiko Taiyou
Lilash "Jade" Covegra
Pogu Tucs
QEMD-15 Echo
Saija Kwann
Spark
5-WCH (Switchblade)
Subject 648 Slipknot
Xan Deesa
Yula Perl