An unidentified, shirtless male wearing a hood and bearing a sword is now the subject of an intense manhunt by Harmonium forces.
Witnesses say, aparently angered by the removal of his advertising sign by one of the city's trash eaters, he began running around the bazaar, notably in close proximity to Khazeet's Bar, as well as Minerva's Goods, Jezebel's Weapons, and others, casting potent death spells, Implosions, and Earthquakes. Several casualties resulted, as well as the destruction of many merchant stands and goods.
Estimates put the damage in the hundreds of thousands in jinx (in goods alone, as the Dabus are already repairing the damage to the buildings)
Several items extracted from the surviving trash eaters will be used to aid the officials in scrying the miscreant's identity and location, one unidentified source told S.I.G.I.S.
"He's probably dead, flayed" noted one Harmonium Official. "If he's not, we'll find him".
There has also been rumors the merchants are banding together to place a hefty bounty on the perpetrator's head, a move swiftly condemned by the Harmonium:
"Catching criminals is OUR business, punishing them, the Mercykillers. We hear of anyone posting a civilian bounty, there's going to jail along with this berk. " - noted another Harmonium official.
"The Harmonium couldn't catch a cold! You get this guy, come talk to US" - Unamed Source, Free League Representatives.
- Derk D'ablo, S.I.G.I.S Reporter
Madman In The Bazaar
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Update: An unidentified source in the Harmonium investigation in the matter has revealed the name of the anarchist: one Conrad, currently also wanted for Murder.
Apparently several items harvested from the dead and dying trash collectors were subjected to intense forensic magical analysis by Harmonium Diviners.
While the location of the criminal remains a mystery, his identity has been confirmed.
- Derk D'ablo, S.IG.I.S Reporter
Apparently several items harvested from the dead and dying trash collectors were subjected to intense forensic magical analysis by Harmonium Diviners.
While the location of the criminal remains a mystery, his identity has been confirmed.
- Derk D'ablo, S.IG.I.S Reporter
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New Headline screaming:
MAD KILLER APPREHENDED!
In a stunning event witnessed by several dozen sentients in the Great Bazaar, the killer known as Conrad was revealed as he was apparently flayed by Her Serenity and then exposed when the body was inspected and his disguise was removed.
The body of the notorious criminal was quickly seized by the Harmonium, who, after removing all his personal effects, raised him and put him in a jail cell. He is currently residing in the Harmonium jail, to be put on a docket to await trial for his alleged heinous crimes against Sigilans and planewalkers.
"No one escapes the Harmonium!" - Harmonium Patrol Guard.
"Pffft, they'd have never caught him if it wasn't for the Lady!" - dubious onlooker.
- Derk D'ablo, S.I.G.I.S Staff Reporter.
MAD KILLER APPREHENDED!
In a stunning event witnessed by several dozen sentients in the Great Bazaar, the killer known as Conrad was revealed as he was apparently flayed by Her Serenity and then exposed when the body was inspected and his disguise was removed.
The body of the notorious criminal was quickly seized by the Harmonium, who, after removing all his personal effects, raised him and put him in a jail cell. He is currently residing in the Harmonium jail, to be put on a docket to await trial for his alleged heinous crimes against Sigilans and planewalkers.
"No one escapes the Harmonium!" - Harmonium Patrol Guard.
"Pffft, they'd have never caught him if it wasn't for the Lady!" - dubious onlooker.
- Derk D'ablo, S.I.G.I.S Staff Reporter.
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Mash reads the article, with a grin on his face. After going through it, he throws the paper away, muttering:
"Well, Akadi may love you, but sure as hells our Lady didn't. Implode this, you bastard!"
He then walks into the Bazaar crowd, still snickering to himself.
"Well, Akadi may love you, but sure as hells our Lady didn't. Implode this, you bastard!"
He then walks into the Bazaar crowd, still snickering to himself.
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MAD KILLER FOUND GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS!
Word has reached S.I.G.I.S. that late last night, in the interests of justice and a speedy trial, the madman and planewalker known as "Conrad" was brought before a secret tribunal of judges from the Guv'ner Faction.
The charges were as follows:
- Murder of Sentients (ten counts)
- Reckless Spellcasting in City Limits (seven counts)
- Destruction of Sigilian Property (four counts)
- Resisting Arrest (two counts)
- Littering (one count - his body parts and blood defiling a food stall when he was flayed by Her Serenity).
Two additional charges were subsequently added, comitted after his incarceration: Assaulting an Officer of the Harmonium (threw a deadly missile at a guard, to wit, a bowl of maggoty porridge) and Assault (severely beat a male half-orc cellmate nearly to death. Apparently the other prisoner liked the "cut of his trousers" and allegedly made amourous advances to the Accused).
Among the witnesses were the merchants Jezebel, Minerva, Tarion, and Khazeet, as well as other onlookers and citizenry. Also read into evidence were the statements by two of the planewalkers present during his killing spree.
While cries of a "Kangaroo Court" and "Star Chamber" have been levied at the Guv'ners and Harmonium, a sensate sensory stone has been made of the speedy trial. In it, when asked if he pled innocent or guilty:
There you have it, hot copy from the S.I.G.I.S presses!
- Derk D'Ablo, S.I.G.I.S. Staff Reporter
Word has reached S.I.G.I.S. that late last night, in the interests of justice and a speedy trial, the madman and planewalker known as "Conrad" was brought before a secret tribunal of judges from the Guv'ner Faction.
The charges were as follows:
- Murder of Sentients (ten counts)
- Reckless Spellcasting in City Limits (seven counts)
- Destruction of Sigilian Property (four counts)
- Resisting Arrest (two counts)
- Littering (one count - his body parts and blood defiling a food stall when he was flayed by Her Serenity).
Two additional charges were subsequently added, comitted after his incarceration: Assaulting an Officer of the Harmonium (threw a deadly missile at a guard, to wit, a bowl of maggoty porridge) and Assault (severely beat a male half-orc cellmate nearly to death. Apparently the other prisoner liked the "cut of his trousers" and allegedly made amourous advances to the Accused).
Among the witnesses were the merchants Jezebel, Minerva, Tarion, and Khazeet, as well as other onlookers and citizenry. Also read into evidence were the statements by two of the planewalkers present during his killing spree.
While cries of a "Kangaroo Court" and "Star Chamber" have been levied at the Guv'ners and Harmonium, a sensate sensory stone has been made of the speedy trial. In it, when asked if he pled innocent or guilty:
The Convicted madman was then immediately hustled to Mercykiller Prison under intense security, and placed in another cell warded against all magic. He awaits execution tomorrow. (Friday, AUG 6th). The public is encouraged to attend, although the Mercykillers warn that more AntiMagic wards and fields will be employed, and any caught trying to free the madman will share his sentence.wrote:" . . . and how do you plead, Conrad?" asked the stern faded Guv'nor, eyeing the prisoner
Bound in magical chains from head to foot, spellcasting rendered impossible by the chamber's Anti-Magic field, the figure raises his head.
Then grins. Widely, with a flash of teeth. Defiant to the last.
"Guilty" said Conrad. "Guilty as sin".
*muttering and cries of anger from the assembled witnesses. A Guv'ner, Conrad's designated Defense Attorney, facepalms. *
. . . . .
*the head Legislator repeatedly banging a large gavel against his podium, quieting the crowd*
"Conrad, due to the overwhelming evidence arrayed against you, and your own confession, we hereby sentence you whatever measures the Mercykillers deem fit to employ to exercise a maximum amount of pain and discomfort. After recovery, yiou are to be Hanged by the Neck Until Dead. Your body will then be reduced to ash, and the ashes scattered above the waters of the River Styx. May your Deity have mercy on your soul.
*bang-bang-bang at more outcries, and the sobbing relief of several of the victim's families*.
There you have it, hot copy from the S.I.G.I.S presses!
- Derk D'Ablo, S.I.G.I.S. Staff Reporter
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MAD KILLER CONRAD EXECUTED
At approximately 0400am Sigilian time the mad killer known as "Conrad of Akadi", or just "Conrad" was executed in the Mercykiller courtyard gallows. A good turnout for the event included a modest number of Sigilian citizens and planewalkers. An inside source has told S.I.G.I.S that the man described as a "mad dog killer" by the Harmonium was lavishly tortured by the Mercykillers, including being stretched on the Rack, drawn and quartered, whipped, waterboarded, and finally placed in the Iron Maiden. After each session he was healed to full health and allowed a short rest period before the next hour of torture commenced.
"The Hanging itself was likely the most merciful thing to happen to the man" - Harmonium Factotum
"Popcorn! Peanuts! Goat Sausagesssssss! " - Kobold Food Merchant
After his death the body was then cremated, with the ashes spread over the River Styx.
"Sigilians everywhere breathe easier now that this barmy sod is dead" - Harmonium Patrol Guard.
"Who put butter in my ears? HARMONIUM!!!!!" - Xaositect
- Derk D'Ablo, S.I.G.I.S. Staff Reporter
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At approximately 0400am Sigilian time the mad killer known as "Conrad of Akadi", or just "Conrad" was executed in the Mercykiller courtyard gallows. A good turnout for the event included a modest number of Sigilian citizens and planewalkers. An inside source has told S.I.G.I.S that the man described as a "mad dog killer" by the Harmonium was lavishly tortured by the Mercykillers, including being stretched on the Rack, drawn and quartered, whipped, waterboarded, and finally placed in the Iron Maiden. After each session he was healed to full health and allowed a short rest period before the next hour of torture commenced.
"The Hanging itself was likely the most merciful thing to happen to the man" - Harmonium Factotum
"Popcorn! Peanuts! Goat Sausagesssssss! " - Kobold Food Merchant
After his death the body was then cremated, with the ashes spread over the River Styx.
"Sigilians everywhere breathe easier now that this barmy sod is dead" - Harmonium Patrol Guard.
"Who put butter in my ears? HARMONIUM!!!!!" - Xaositect
- Derk D'Ablo, S.I.G.I.S. Staff Reporter
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