So noted, Palidan! Easily done. Did you want to do anything in particular?
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"Garulf here has orders for me," says Marakith. "I am to return home. The situation caused my the destruction of Amon Los has led the Chiefitan to want to hear a personal report on the situation. My counterpart in Gondor is also being recalled, ironically to report on the improvements in their land. I shall eturn, but I may be many months."
"The Chiefitan," says Garulf, "has asked that you, Argentis, represent our people in Marakith's absence."
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That's probably a no, then, Vardalain!
"Well," says Arvedui, "now is the time to make our move. Preparations are being made for our new strategy, during the Tournament itself. The final plan absolutely must not fall into the hands of the enemy. I am starting an official... but very quiet... investigation into identifying the traitor. As I told you before, I want you to head it."
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Anywhere or anyone or anything in particular either Darvan or Ellothiel wanted to do?
"You aren't what the people here call an 'Ambassador', Argentis," says Garulf. "It is not intended for you to replace Marakith. It is simply that you are the most visible representative of our people here, and what you say and do reflects on us all. Whatever the situation, our people desire good relations with what remains of Arnor; remember that.
"Kallan here is a Shieldmaiden from my escort. She will remain here, to aid our cause in whatever way she can."
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You know, odd thing, Palidan... this is exactly the sort of thing that Arvedui said you would be doing... hmmm...
Anyway, it doesn't take you long to find out that the burial mounds of the Cardolani nobility, just next to the Old Forest, and to the south of Bree, have been rendered out of bounds by royal proclamation. A member of the royal household (what in modern times would be called a Civil Servant) says you should talk to your Elfy friend from Rivendell about it- he was there at the time.
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Ahh, I kinda needed Rusky to introduce the new characters... ah well. Darvan, why don't you team up with Palidan to go backstory exploring? And I'll try and think of how to get Storm and Lana into that as well.
Seems Vardalain is not very chatty in that department right now! Any other ideas, Palidan?
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Ok, Vardalain, here is the deal. Arvedui is assigning you to find the Traitor, before he can give away the new strategy, that is being worked out during the time of the Tournament.
Here is the catch- obviously, no-one can know you are looking for a traitor, or that buggers the whole thing. In which case, you are entirely dpeendant on your charm and courtesy to get answers or info out of anyone.
Uh-oh...
Maybe you want to round up some of your trusted friends? That's any of the Part 1 players who return, and we'll deal with the Part 2 players on a case by case basis.
Argentis can probably be relied upon, but there are some questions over his delicacy...