"That is the point. The fragile illusion of order. Of civilization. In the tribelands it is stronger. A bad leader is easy to replace, so the idea of rank is strong. Any orc can gain rank if he has the strength to take it, so all respect what it represents."

"But here? Rank is not tied to worthiness. Weakness protected by politics and favors. Weak leaders are protected, because if they were allowed to fall, the lie that is "rank" would be exposed."
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All power is nod juz in de arm ... you iz really good, bud enuff guyz can bring you down ... dad is power do!  A guy who can ged zo many doogedher iz more dangerouz dan you zay ... groupz iz more powerful dan any one guy.

In reply to Beodir Nalas-Radin (msg # 78):

"Well met. I don't hail from the tower, but I have studied  with some that do. I am a mage first and a swordsman  second; I studied swordplay  for better wand work"

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 85):

"Alright, if you aren't going to flash the
badge, then let me drop some options. I pay the going rate,
plus  you keep what you find. You fellas with me?"

In reply to Vilgar (msg # 95):

Quietly Broderick provided his offer to the casters
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A grinning sahudese man opens the main doors to the common room, and steps through. He is clad in steel and laquered, leather lamellar, and sports a plumed jingasa. A quality naginata leans on his shoulder plate, and a stringed instrument, and a bow & arrow, are slung across his back. He hands his weapons in to be checked, as is the rules, but he looks as if he could do well without them.

"And Vilgar has the personal loyalty of many powerful warriors," Grend agreed with Oly. "Imagine. If there were a coup, who would back who?"

Reanna smirks saying, "I know who I would back."

A fairly nondescript young man made his way through the common room on his way to Rigo's office to see about getting paid for services rendered.

Beordir was distracted momentarily from the negotiations, but when he turned back, it seemed like they were still unresolved and fussing. He calls out only slightly raising his voice, "Hey, Vilgar. We may have another option."

He jerks his thumb back toward the man in leathers beside him, "Harlan here says he's a mage and knows a bit about unsavory underground denizens. Do ya think he might do?"

In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 96):

"I am interested, what might be the counter offer?"

In reply to Beodir Nalas-Radin (msg # 101):

"I can always use two. Harlan, Razakeel? You two game? Ludlow, you wanted to hear the counter offer."

In reply to Vilgar (msg # 103):

Looking around the common room Broderick assessed the guild members Guilders If there are any casters interested in employ both Myself and this Warrior indicates the Ogrekin seeking two for our respective teams. The offers are at standard rates from us both. For those in my team the same sum in goods; and an equal share of find. For those in his team whatever you find is yours. He announced clearly.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 104):

"No offense, Vilgar, but I worked recently with Mssr Montague and Medame LePoir. I go with him."

"Oly, that fellow with the naginata arrived at the Hadereum with Hitomi -- and I think the other who arrived just before him did, too, but I don't see the nymph or Laurence, nor Hitomi herself.  They might be arriving shortly.

"Sorry to interrupt, Grend, but this is related to the business we've been on for the last couple days, and is more urgent than discussion of the difference between authority and power."

Yezz... I dink zo doo

Chye seems to be waiting near the stairs to the upper rooms and offices. He leans against the wall, tipping his brim down.

Brodrick's offer is an escalation. Double pay is nothing to sneeze at considering these locations could be desolate.

Wary at seeming too chummy with one leader or another, Beordir remains silent, but looks at Vilgar expectantly. With three mages available, he may need to match in order to get one of them to sign up.

"What this mean, 'same sum in goods; and an equal share of find?" Grend asked.

As he rises from his seat, Ardenas replies to Grend.

"If I understood correctly, he's offering effectively double pay, half in coin and half in stuff, plus they share equally in loot.  This might turn into a bidding war that'll do very well for someone.  Too bad I'm busy, or they aren't going to wait another day or two."

With that, Ardenas heads toward the Sahudese man by the stairs.

Chye recognizes the man approaching him from earlier, at the Hadereum. He smiles. "Konichiwa..Can Chye help you with something?"

"You were with Hitomi earlier, right?  Have you seen the nymph who was with her since you left the Hadereum?"

"We left together, but this big building... which is why I'm posted up here. I expect she will go see Rigo-sama, after we have finished our Hadereum business. I wait for her...low on coin, I am.. Astra-san should be with her, I expect."
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Giving the bearded fellow with the conical hat and embroidered robe a nod of acceptance  Glancing between the other perspectives; Broderick waits for at least one of those who haven't commented to do so.
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In reply to Broderick Leibert (msg # 115):

"That is a generous offer. Twice the going rate plus loot. Can't fault Ludlow  for that. Who is bankrolling this run?"