This case is of particular interest as the accused is one of our own.
The following are exact transcriptions of witness testimonies, complete with my own interjections when applicable.
Involved Personnel:
- Notary Syclya de Violae, accused of murder
- Serena de Violae, victim
- Maelfina Sixthfinger, witness and crime reporter
- Niis'ri Kenthur, witness
- Nero Ursbane, witness
- Sky Tzurux, witness
- Attempt to interrogate Syclya again, if she is coherent. When I tried to interrogate her after she was brought to the barracks, she was rather incoherent and fragmented in thought. Interrogation pointed towards sword, which has been investigated further.
- Investigate Syclya's equipment - locate and investigate sentient sword (To be done by magical expert. I am no such expert.) The sword has been investigated by me, however a second opinion by one with more magical expertise would still be wise if one can be found.
- Compile investigation statement.
Measure Annavkah Morovin
Investigations
*New pages are used for each witness account.*
MAELFINA SIXTHFINGER
Simple...Were sittin' at tha bar, a' tha bench...Heard some shoutin a' one o'tha back tables...Turned ta see Syc drawin' her chiv an' shoutin' a' Serena ta come wit 'er ta tha barracks, ta which tha lass repled tha' she 'ad nay right ta arrest 'er fer breakin' up wit 'er...So Syc started swingin', stabbin' ta be specific...Didnae 'it 'er before we seperated 'em. I transformed inta a Nightwalker an' wrestled 'er inta submission...Carried 'er ta tha barracks an' told 'er I'd bring it up wit ye if she didnae start bein' civil...Left her there an' came back ta tha bar...She came back, cast Storm o'Vengeance an'shyte...Which injured quite a few, an' then shot Serena wit 'er bow 'til she died...Phanny raised her...So she shot her again...Then Phanny disabled 'er an' I dragged 'er ta tha barracks. Oh, an' while I dragged 'er back, she tried ta buy me off, which I obviously didnae respond ta.
NIIS'RI KENTHUR
I was actually talking with the drow and Shale, it seemed normal until she took off in a hurry and confronted her lover, then the chivs came out and several of us intervened. Anyway, things were fine and then the storm blew up the bar. And then a lot of arrows were shot into the poor girl, several people injured and I chipped a nail. Anyway, it took some balls to try killing everyone along with her lover.
~A.M.: Alright. What were you talking to Syclya about?~
Well I just got back from vacation and was telling Shale about it, then Shale told me about her engagement, and then Syclya showed me her wedding ring, and then it seemed like the abyss opened up in the middle of the pub. Ruined my day!
SERENA DE VIOLAE ~ VICTIM'S ACCOUNT
I fear my rendition of the situation is going to be rather chaotic. I was suddenly engulfed by a storm and great pain, I tried to run...I fear the next thing I remember was a crowd of people taking care of me.
~A.M.: That's alright. However, do you remember anything leading up to the incident? Anything regarding the incident in question that is.~
Yes, somewhat vaguely though. Syclya and I were having a bit of a fight, she has a bit of a temper I fear and I wasn't doing anything to calm her. She lost her temper and drew her sword, but I backed down. It was...I don't knwo what to say. I'm told no one was hurt fortunately. I'm sorry to have caused a disturbance.
NERO URBANE
The incident was drawn to attention when Syclya proclaimed that Serena was to follow her to your headquarters [Harmonium Barracks]. THe gathered turn to find them both standing at the rearest-most, left-most table of Khazeet's bar, and Syclya had her weapon drawn.
~A.M.: I'm assuming that's facing the entrance, right? So Khazeet's right from where he normally stands.~
Serena accused her of authority abuse and arresting her for breaking up with her. Syclya claimed she was arresting Serena because she openly associates with Rith Fiddir. Yes, left-most if you're facing the bar.
Serena accused her of having abused her power before, at which point Syclya attacked Serena with her weapon. The crowd gathered round at this point, and Syclya attacked Serena once more before I was able to put myself between them. An argument between all present ensued. Notable comments of Serena's is that she asked me several times to move to avoid suffering harm by Syclya. Syclya's comments pertained of threats towards myself and Serena, and inslults at Serena.
It was resolved that the two women needed to settle their dispute in the arena, but neither would make the first step away from the other. Syclya's temper continued to rise and the scene was resolved when [Maelfina] polymorphed into a night shade and carried off Syclya to your headquarters [Harmonium barracks]. At this point, everyone went back to their conversations, Serena sat at the same table she had occupied with Syclya, and [Maelfina] returned several moments later.
The peace lasted for approximately ten minutes before Sky approached Serena to invite her away from the bar for some distraction, at which point Syclya, who had been invisible up to that point, cast Storm of Vengeance targeted on the bar. Everyone present, including Khazeet, was within the spell radius.
Immediately following that, Syclya repeatedly fired her bow at Serena, while Serena tried to run from the chaos, and Serena was killed. She fell just outside, slightly to the right of the bar entrance. I immediately lifted her from the ground but Syclya was already charging us, upon which she raised and then killed Serena again.
Only this time, she also attempted to draw Serena's soul, in the form of a bound shadow, from Serena's body. Im familiar with this spell, but do not know its name.
~A.M.: I can't recall the name either, to be honest.~
At this point, Phantom immediately attacked Syclya, followed by several others, until she was dead. They bound the corse's hand, then raised her, before raising Serena.
~SERENA [identifying the spell]: Vampiric Feast~
I held Serena in my arms while the group threatened Syclya, and Syclya claimed that all was well because she was 'on duty.' She repeated this several times. At one point, [Maelfina] turned into a Hezrou and punched Syclya on the head.
~A.M.: That must have hurt.~
For some reason, the group continued to argue with Syclya until I pointed at that they were doing just that, and then [Maelfina] literally dragged her off by her nose. At that point, I immediately brought Serena here to recover.
SERENA DE VIOLAE ~ APPENDED STATEMENT
I had forgotten because it was so long ago, but Syclya has in her possession a sentient sword that once possessed her and caused her to try to attack people before. I with the help of a few others was able to restrain her, but perhaps we were less successful than I'd believed in removing it from controlling her.
~A.M.: Alright. I will make a note that the sword needs to be investigated.~
SKY TZURUX
I cannot add to Nero's account. However, I will swear to its accuracy and add myself to the official witness roster. For the record, I am Sky Tzurux, the only note I will add is that the offender was claearly out of touch, I am something of a behavioral enthusiast, I also stand ready to testify.
NERO URBANE ~ APPENDED STATEMENT
Syclya was quite coherent during the event, each of her statements pointed and addressed at specific individuals. She only became flustered after she was killed and raised, but that could easily be a side effect of dying just as easily as it could be a ploy.