Faction The Convocation of Sojourn [Order of the Sith Lords]

[Alicia Drey]

Day two marks the beginning of Chapter 3 of the Convocation of Sojourn. You can read Chapter Two here.

Tags: Commodore Helix ~ Maldor Mecetti ~ Taeli Raaf ~ Danger Arceneau ~ Trayze Tesar

Day two of the Convocation of Sojourn was set to begin in earnest. But the events of the previous day and night could not be forgotten. Commodore Helix of Helix Solutions had procured the Holocron of Heresies for fifty-million dataries. Taeli Raaf had traded an Eligor Cloaking Device for Darth Revan's Sith Holocron. Meanwhile, Trayze Tesar - eager to learn more about his mysterious hostess, Alicia Drey - had procured the body of the late Muun banker Serj Sularis for an extraordinary fee while, in an unusual show of charity for someone aligned to the Tsis'Kaar, saved several native Humans that Alicia had captured and volunteered for sacrifice to her guests: a test to see what type of people they were.

Before the day had ended Alicia had explained the ulterior motives of the auction and why her five guests had been picked deliberately out of the half-dozen applicants who had tried to obtain an invitation to her auction. Alicia wanted to form a conglomerate with the five of them that would rival the likes of the Trade Federation of Planets. With the security forces of Helix Solutions; the ship manufacturing industry of Mecetti Nationalized Industries; the Scientific research and weapon manufacturing capabilities of Aurora Industries; the trade and marketing expertise of Arceneau Trade Company; and the intelligence apparatus of the Tsis'Kaar this proposed conglomerate would be powerful indeed.

If Alicia could persuade all five of them to join.

As night turned back into day the five invitees found themselves invited back into the main room where the collection of the late Darth Ayra was on sale. Alicia stood near the Creatura Reactor while she waited for her guests to arrive while nonchalantly smoking a cigarette. It was another day of bidding, and now that the beginning stages of the Convocation had been passed, Alicia could jump straight into business. There was no more need to test the five of them. They were the people she wanted to work with, and with some persuasion, Alicia was confident she could secure their allegiance as she pursued the work.

"Welcome back," Alicia greeted each guest as they turned to the hallway to begin the bidding. "Today we will expedite the auction. Each of you have free reign to select an item for purchase and make your bid. In the meantime, as we start this new day here on Sojourn, I hope that all of you have given extra thought into my parting words from yesterday. It is my intention that, by the end of the Convocation, we will have formed a conglomerate that I will call the InterGalactic Spacing Guild. I have a vision- one that I will share with the five of you today- and I will explain why you should join me."

I T E M S // F O R // S A L E​ The Pendant of Aay'han, made of the rare material Beskar. Cortosis Transport Crates, resistant to damage from Lightsabers, blaster fire and explosions. In the case of Lightsabers the material of these crates has the potential to cause such a weapon to malfunction. Jal-shey teachings, a manuscript containing detailed instructions on who the Jal-shey were and their methods on how to imbue items with the Force. The Creature Reactor, an extremely rare piece of technology that explores the unknown field of Sith Alchemy (Science) of Crystalogy: a term coined for the study and subsequent experiment into fusing Lightsaber crystals together. The Book of Rhand, a grimoire of knowledge said to grant the user the rare ability of Darksight and a detailed, accurate history of the Sorcerers of Rhand as well as their cultural, societal and ideological heritage. Fredonn Nadd's Short Lightsaber, a replica of the legendary Sith Lord's weapon. Darth Revan's Sith Holocron, a replica of the legendary Sith Lord's Holocron that possesses instructions on how to create the legendary Thoughtbomb. Sold to Taeli Raaf for x1 Eligor Cloaking Device. Ella Nova's Armour, a relic of the One Sith Purge of the 840s and early 850s which saw the collapse of the Galactic Republic and their Knights of the Republic. The Sochi Ru, another relic of the wars waged in the 840s and early 850s that left behind a ship constructed using archaic, traditional designs which predates the Clone Wars. Ella Nova's Lightsaber, a weapon which once belonged to a Knight of the Republic who was rumoured to have been captured by Darth Carnifex by the end of the war. Schematics for the Acavus-class Bulk Cruiser, for the interest of any aspiring entrepreneur who deals in markets that require large cargo to be safely transported. Jaron Lesan's Lightsaber, the weapon of a deceased, unknown Sith Apprentice. The Holocron of Heresies, a replica of Darth Andeddu's Holocron which possesses the detailed lessons of Sith Sorcerery and healing studies. Sold to Commodore Helix for 50 million credits.

 

[Maldor Mecetti]

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Maldor Mecetti joined the group after a private breakfast in his room. Maldavian Treefruit, Toast, and Honey with a side of Blue Leaf Tea.

It had been a simple repast for the young exiled nobleman. A light meal that would leave him hungry again by noon, but which would keep him fueled through the morning's events... and light on his feet.

As he came among them, he nodded in friendly but wary greeting of each in turn. Each, except for Alicia, whose eyes he did not meet. His heart was a cauldron of emotions, and he did not want her to see the storm.

Now that he had a fuller understanding of why they were all here and what his purpose was, he could at once relax about some things and become more tense about others. The churn had changed, but the tumult remained.

His new Master would desire that he bring her plans to fruition.

It wasn't the Creatura Reactor she wanted, now. This was no longer an auction of mere artifacts.

The true auction items were the people in this room. Drey would be the bidder. And Maldor had to ensure all her bids were accepted.

Somehow.

To his mind, the hardest to convince would be Trayze Tesar . The man had shown him no warmth in conversation yesterday, but he had proven to be the most kind-hearted of the people in the room. Some personal history of which Maldor was unaware must have granted Trayze a deeper compassion than many would display. And he was unashamed to show that compassion openly, in front of potential monsters. That was compassion combined with strength.

Some had refused murder for other reasons. Such as a desire not to be manipulated into doing someone else's killing. But for Trayze, it had seemed a much deeper thing than that.

Understanding that man, and working into his hidden heart, would be key to getting him on board.

"You seem a rare man to me," Maldor hazarded as he came up alongside Trayze after setting a paper with his bid upon the Creatura Reactor. A silent opening of one-million credits. The number would go higher if it needed to. Hopefully not too much higher, but now there was no upper limit. Only a question of how much pain the acquisition would cause.

"At least at a convention like this one. I can see no personal benefit to you in the purchase you made. It seemed you did it purely on principle

But I think a principled soul might be worth more to the galaxy than all of the treasures assembled in this room. If events were to coalesce, you are someone I could work with."

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Commodore Helix Commodore Helix ~ Maldor Mecetti Maldor Mecetti ~ Taeli Raaf Taeli Raaf ~ Danger Arceneau Danger Arceneau ~ Trayze Tesar Trayze Tesar Alicia Drey

 

[Trayze Tesar]

CURRENT MISSION - BUYOUT
Immediate Goals -
1: PRIORITY ONE - Investigate Alicia Drey 's network of intel... how much does she know?
2: Attain the artifacts of import!
2.1: The Book of Rhand
2.2: Pendant of Aay'han (It might be a nice gift for a certain Mandalorian...)
2.3: The Jal-Shay Teachings
2.4: Ella Nova's Lightsaber
3: Make friends rather than enemies...

BLUFOR - Darth Malum of House Marr

OPFOR - Enemies All Around

TARGETING ACTION(S) - Maldor Mecetti

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Sleeping under someone else's roof had always caused Trayze to feel self-conscious. Years of internalizing his Force sensitivity until late in his life, combined by his training as a detective, ensured that he wouldn't sleep much during his temporary residency - so he kept his communications with the only ally he could consider at this time, Darth Malum of House Marr . He had his orders, and he needed to attain the Book of Rhand and the Jal-Shay Teachings - both pose items of great import and interest for the Tsis'kaar and himself.

Unfortunately for most present, the seemingly mercurial swing from lackadaisical jester to the quiet and brooding visage that loomed in his chair had occurred once more. Though despite the animosity during their first meeting, Maldor Mecetti had approached Trayze for a conversation, apparently impressed by his compassion. Taking a moment to quite literally chew on the last parts of his breakfast to connect the small animosity that their hostess and Lord Mecetti had, Trayze knew he had to be careful - but this hadn't been an unwelcome appelation.

Being considered a "bleeding heart" would mean that those who are far more cunning and cold would underestimate him, and think him easy pickings. Best to make friends rather than enemies.

"You mark me well, Lord Mecetti." Trayze answered carefully. "Though it appears that we've gotten off on the wrong foot." But before introductions could be held, their hostess made plain - or seemingly plain - her intent for why she had selected the three out of the numerous applicants here today. Whether Alicia Drey was the mysterious Darth Arya as he suspected, or a patsy of her, or if he was overthinking things, he would not easily entangle himself with the Empire of the Lost and the unknown Ms. Arceneu.

"...Seems Miz Drey's makin' her move." Trayze stated, allowing his genuine disdain for what he had seen to simmer to the surface. In the delicate play of intrigue, honesty can work as well as any mask, and if Maldor was to perpetuate the Kiffar's principles, all the better for him. He already knew what to bid for next, but he would keep a close ear to his hostess' words.

 

[Commodore Helix]

Objective: Acquire the plans, discover more about the proposal
Tags: Alicia Drey / Maldor Mecetti / Trayze Tesar / Taeli Raaf / Danger Arceneau​

Helix had spent the night active, and pondering. He didn't trust their host enough to power down under her roof, but that was just the nature of his business. He trusted her desire for influence, and will to power. That was a fact of life when doing business with those claimed by the dark side, and one thing he admired about their creed. For all their failings, most other beings hadn't a flicker of the willpower and drive that they possessed.

He was most intrigued by the promise of rivaling the Trade Federation. That organization was likely not his greatest admirer these days, and having similar power to pull on was somewhat enticing. Recent events had shown him the value of allies, if they could be kept at a reasonable distance.

He was still not convinced, however, that all was as it seemed. He rarely found himself internally conflicted. The vast machine intelligence that had spent the centuries growing and improving, who wore the skin of the droid it had once been, was normally a thing that ticked along with total inner harmony. Of late, however, he had revised many of his former calculations as more data became available. Many of his prior goals now seemed unfeasible.

Influence was key to survival, and if he could become a part, if only in name, of this burgeoning power, he could influence it. He'd need it, for what was to come. The trick was going to be drawing upon its resources without getting in too deep for his own good.

He made his way into the hallway from the prior night, noting that Mecetti and Tesar were already there, locked in conversation. He elected not to interrupt them. Being thought of as rude wouldn't help his station here.

His red-eyed stare turned to the items on offer, looking each of them over again. The bulk cruiser schematics might be useful, and save him the trouble of designing his own. As his organization grew, the burden of its logistical upkeep was exploding. Cargo movement was becoming a problem, one he could neatly solve here.

The Book of Rhand and the other curiousities still tempted him somewhat, but he now gave a thought to the others in the room. Tesar was clearly here for the Sith artifacts, and it would perhaps be unwise to alienate him by attempting to snap up more than he already had.

"The bulk cruiser plans interest me. I'll bid two hundred thousand credits." Paltry for a ship, but he'd not yet seen anyone eyeball the plans too aggressively. With luck, he could snap them up for a pittance.

 

[Danger Arceneau]

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Danger had spent the previous evening catching up with Taeli Raaf as much as they could while understanding that they may be watched. They agreed to meet after this event later to discuss business and matters more freely. Come morning, the Queen of Trade dressed herself in a comfortable black wrap dress with the same jewelry as before.

With a lit cigarillo in her hand, her feline emerald-fire gaze would sweep the room. Taeli had yet to appear, so Danger let her eyes trace over @Maldor Mecitti, who was conversing with Trayze Tesar . Mecitti. The name rang familiar. Danger hadn't socialized in the Core Worlds for the better part of the past decade, having chosen to focus on the Tingel Arm and the Corporate Sector; however, for some reason, that name struck a bell.

Bids were being offered for purchase, and the most recent was Commodore Helix 's bid for the bulk cruiser. Danger had been watching that with interest, but if Helix desired it, she had no desire to go into a bidding war for it.

Instead, she focused on the other items. The Crystal Reactor was intriguing, to say the least. Ambling with her full-hipped gait, Danger made her way over toward Alicia Drey . With a cordial smile and her tell-tale drawl, Danger greeted the woman, "Miz. Drey, I hope your day is startin' out well." She offered in greeting, taking in the cigarillo the woman was casually smoking.

With a curious sweep over the reactor, Danger followed up with, "So, how does this crystal contraption work? What are the benefits of such a reactor?"

 

[Taeli Raaf]

Sojourn

It had been an enjoyable evening catching up with Danger Arceneau even though much of what she wanted to discuss, the plans and business, needed to be done elsewhere and another time. She knew Alicia Drey would have the fortress they were in monitored, she was Sith after all and if she had developed a new way to be unheard it was beyond plausible, she would have equal eavesdropping capability. Unlike others, though, she had been content to sleep within her provided chambers although she had set a guardian or two... just in case.

Arriving in the central courtyard last, fashionably, she looked over the items on offer today with one eye while observing the others. Maldor Mecetti and Trayze Tesar were talking with each other as they looked over the reactor while Danger was greeting their host for this convocation. Commodore Helix was looking over the plans for the bulk cruiser.

No, those schematics had little pull upon her interest. Aurora Industries was already producing something small than that and with more carrying capacity as a bulk freighter. Others could place bids and interest on those, and it seemed the crystal reactor had garnered much interest from parties gathered.

She would place opening bids of 100,000 credits on both the Jal Shey and Rhand books before walking over to join Danger and Alicia.

"Good day to you both," she would say in greeting.