Phoenix Company Public RP Thead

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Terri Lalani slept fitfully, her breathing quickens and while her eyes are closed they flutter madly as a vision is placed into her head. frozen, Body rigid the vision fills her mind. She would surrender to the vision and begin to carefully take mental notes. Upon completion she would wake with a start and quickly pin down what she saw.

she gets the sensation of flying through the air with the wind strong in her hair. She is guided forward by some presence, and time and space seems inconsequential, difficult to grasp.

The white clouds darken to light gray, and from gray to an ever increasing darker shade. The landscape below flies past too rapidly to spot details, despite her keen eyes, but she does see the ranks upon ranks of undead skeletons...moving. She looks up for a brief moment, and when she looks down they're replaced with zombies oozing of disease and rot, as the landscape is transformed from barren fields into moors and swamps.

She watches the undead move in silence, but there is a nagging presence, a splinter at the back of her mind, of something unseen. She moves her head to the side, and looks behind her, but there is but a fleeting image of something...prone to decay. The image is quickly fading and replaced with more viewpoints of the undead ranks, but she feels a wrongness in it all.

She makes out some places. The fields of the dead. The high Moors. The Troll Claws, each sweeping by, coming and going. She feels her grip on the dream fading as well, and she looks around. There is something here, beyond her vision that a presence wants her to see, yet it's just beyond peripheral sight...She senses it, decay. Rot. Pestilence. A loving warmth. She looks around more frantically, trying to see, with quick movements, but it's to no avail. There is a massive skeleton with a greataxe and a greatsword among the ranks. There is a bony deformed creature tainted with madness and green light, and another skeleton in fine purple robes at the head of drowned zombies. A vampire moves in the shadows, as does other creatures, but they're in full view. Neither amounts to the presence beyond her sight, that terrible thing that must be seen yet evades sight.

She begins to slip in concentration. The landscape becomes more and more blurry, the colours mixing in a chaotic pattern. Everything goes white, and with a sudden jolt she is fully awake gasping for a deep breath.

A vision from Eilistraee. But of what?"

I need to speak to someone about these dreams.............. *she groans, finding some of the herbal tea Saman would have stashed away for when he has his nightmares. She would sip her tea then mutter.* Lady Elvina might know what this means. * She would make a copy of the her experience and send it to her.

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*Rumors fly along the coast that Phoenix Company recently promoted several Agents to positions of authority. Some time later a public announcement is posted outside of Friendly Arms Inn*

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Taran Seven, after seeing the flyer, with a slight smile mutters, "Women. Lots of women."

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*a parchment with the phoenix Company seal would be circulated to all the agents*

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*Terri Lalani would be seen with a walking about earlier in the day at Baldur's Gate with a lightness to her step that most have not seen for months. At one point even some might have seen her skipping along or humming a light and airy tune. Any who knows her would might wonder what is in the air to cause such behavior*

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*Some rumors circulate of a policy change within the phoenix company. Details indicate that The Phoenix Company will no longer sell or release arms and armor to it's agents at a lower rate or free, without cause. instead they will be rewarding agents based on activity and need. It is rumored that the reason for this policy is to insure that the members who are making a true effort are outfitted, and prevent individuals who are not active and are only looking towards personal gain do not acquire said quality gear before shedding their pin and returning to a life apart from the Company.*

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*Terri Lalani of Phoenix Company would have been seen giving a pep talk to some of her Agents at the caravan stop*

I am putting out a call to help patrol the trade way. I have made an announcement that we will provide free escort to all merchants who wish to provide trade to and from Baldur's Gate from our lodge location south all the way to Arminsh boarders. Lets keep the roads safe!

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*Elvina sees the missive and smiles, writing a small note at the bottom.*

The Order of the Silver Rose approves this message and is willing to aid those who will protect the travelers on the Tradeway.

Signed,
Lady Elvina Aira-S'efarro
Knight Commander of the Silver Rose

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*If she would hear the call, Wai Li would stop a moment from what she is doing and pray that the escort be vigilant. Helm watch over them and their charge, she says to herself.*

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A letter submitted for all Company agents to review

*the following is a summation of a proposal to formalize an alliance with the Naskel Everwatch Knights in order to bring about prosperity to the war torn Sword coast*

"I am sure you all know me. Hello Sir Ghrimold, Eleanor, Miss Reine, Sir Klait. I seek to see Baldur's Gate flourish, this can only be accomplished by a solid exchange of trade between nations.

The Everwatch Knights here In naskel has always been a source of Moral support for me. It has influenced my actions and how I have set up Phoenix Company. With the war finally at an end Many people seek to rebuild. For myself I have announced that our company will provide free escort service patrolling the tradeway In an attempt to increase trade. I dream big, but I realize this is not possible for just our company alone. We will need help.

I would formally request an alliance to free up the banditry that is running rampant all along the free trade way. If we see success then more trade will occur which will require more escorts and so on and so forth. I am all for a time limit for the free services. Once the prospective governments have reached a point where they can afford to pay for these services then It can be renegotiated with them. Right now The Dukes Coffers are bare. I will pay for food and repairs for you if that will garner your support."

Wai Li spoke, "I propose a vote: all in favor of exploring cooperation with the Phoenix Company and other possible allies on matters of trade lane security, say Aye, and thank you for the offer Terri.
Klait Goldwind, "Aye."
Wai Li "Aye."
Eleanor "Aye"
Ghrimold "aye."
Wai Li, "The motion passes. Terri, we will be in contact you and others about this. Thank you for your offer of alliance and cooperation."

"One thing I would ask however. Do you know of the ANT Initiative? It is an initiative started here In Naskel. I have very little Intel as to whether they are in the up and up.it is a project of Lady Zakine. I will approach her then and give you my take on there operation and submit a report if you have no objection." No objections were raised.

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*Terri Lalani would have been last seen two days ago entering the FAI Inn. Only seen once or twice within the hallways as she would use the privy, otherwise no sounds come from the room she has rented*

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Hammer 22, 1352

Many witness would have noticed a Blonde woman known by many as Terri Lalani being approached by a Flaming fist Officer. A discussion would have followed and some may have heard she was informed to come with the officer. A Dwarf who some might know is called Macgar began to cause a scene he but quickly subsided with a word from the blonde woman. The Blonde woman was then seen following behind the officer looking subdued and even a bit frightened as they headed towards the Palace District.

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Support for our Farmers...

A red haired woman as seen walking through the farmlands. With a friendly smile she would walk from farm to farm, speaking with farmers and farm-hands alike. To all she meets she you state “Hi! I’m Margret, Margret Pieper”. She would let them know that the Phoenix Company would like to aid in rebuilding but would need to understand what is needed most. Writing down all that is said from those that she speaks to she tries to bring up what other before suggested as well some of her own ideas. Materials, craftsmen, general labor and livestock are suggested.

In addition to gathering information as to best help these farmers and through then the Gate as well she asks if it would be beneficial to meet in a group so build a cohesive plan to move forward with.

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*True to her word Phoenix Company Agents still find time to patrol the free tradeway North from the Baldurs Gate and south to the boarders of Amn.*

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*Terri Lalani, along with Ranger Vendor and Rhaspody plant a special seed in front of the Phoenix Company Lodge. Vendor would have insured it was placed at the proper distance and orientation to sprout. The soil would have been turned to allow for microscopic roots to expand into the soil. It would be watered and cared for by Rhaspody or Terri. Vendor spent some time blessing the area*

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