Ardenas stops directly in front of the painted symbol, tracing it in the air with a fingertip (which puts his silver knuckleduster on display).  Then he raises his other hand and makes little pointing gestures with both index fingers, as if trying to figure out the correct order of the segments.

"What symbol is this?"

Ooc: Are there any stalls nearby or is it just the faux Triunist one?

In reply to Mancini (msg # 247):

The nearest ones are selling brazen idols and painted mandalas of the 9 million gods, a recruiting station for the sisterhood of the axe, which has an assortment of runestones, and another Sahudese stall selling scrolls with red ribbons and cherrywood carvings of a cheerful ascended master.
Accross the way are a couple of Vejovians  passing out pamphlets advertising a rally against the injustices of the watch.


The symbol seems a variant of triunist symbolism, which often includes a trefoil entwined with a circle and or a triangle.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 248):

Specifically, what is the store with this strange symbol selling, if anything?

Mancini approaches one of the Vejoians to hear about their grievances.

"Good day. What seems to be the problem with the watch."

18:33, Today: Mancini rolled 10 using 3d6.  Diplomacy (16).

"Sorry, I should have been clearer.  Are you folk Triunists, fellows in faith with Father Robards?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 251):

The Vejovian replies"The anti proletariat policy of imposing indentured servitude upon the destitute is nothing more than class based slavery! And do you know that the watch ignores crines committed against persons of goblin or fey extraction? This systematic racist oppression must be defeated! Please come to our rally and stand for justice!"

In reply to Aoife (msg # 249):

The white clad friars at the stall are presenting pamphlets advertising their prayer meetings and also badmouthing Father Robards for addressing them as heretics, when they are the one true church of the divine and most holy trinity.

"Blessings of the three be with you, madame. How may we help you? Do you seek healing. Or refreshment of the spirit? A closer connection with the spiritual realm? All this can be yours if you embrace the true faith."

In reply to cultist (msg # 252):

Being Fey, Aoife does concede he has a point.

"That may be true, but just how do you hoe to bring about change?"

In reply to cultist (msg # 253):

"One true faiths worry me. Tell me more about why this is the true faith and the rest are not?"

In reply to cultist (msg # 252):

Ooc: what is the watch's relationship with the guild?

"I'm no theologian, but perhaps you can explain to me how it is that your faith is more true than that of Father Robards?  I have dealt with the Father, and he seems a fine being -- though so does Zeelzeel, who raises the Father's concern with his teachings to the kobolds."

In reply to Sederic (msg # 255):

"Our fairh embraces the creation of the universe, the joys of life within it, and the judgement of all to follow. Orhers forget that life is to be enjoyed. Or that we are to be judged for our excesses. Partake of our communion, and you can see the truth of the words of the Most High!"


The watch, while nominally reporting to the Hadereum, has been overeaching in attacking gambiling houses the guild has an interest in.

In reply to cultist (msg # 258):

"Yes, these watch act little more than thugs. I, too, am incensed by their treatment of goblin and fey folks."

Mancini motions to be handed several of the fliers. "I will also try getting more Guild support for the rally. However, that requires me to go find a few contacts. Would that be acceptable for your purposes?"

In reply to Ales Konstantin (msg # 259):

"Any bretheren who wish to stand against the authoritarian menace to our lives can certainly  join in the fight."

"Thank you."

Mancini turns to Aoife. "Would you like to come with me or would you like to investigate? Honestly, I think having someone there with me who could be oppressed by the watch (and a great member of the guild to boot!) helps me when I make the case to support the protests. But the decision is yours...."

In reply to Mancini (msg # 261):

She paused.

"I am here with Kalima, though I suppose there are no demons to fight here. What do you think, Kalima? Should we split into 2 groups, and perhaps have a better chance to find demonic work? Oppression of minorities is something the would approve of, so they may be involved..."

"I thought your remit was in bringing an end to demons and demonic incursions?  While I understand standing about somewhere that demonic influences might gather, why not just ask a deity where to look? It might take a miracle, but..." he winks.




OOC:  In case it hasn't crossed anyone's mind, you're hunting demonic items sold from a shop, that crossed a dimensional barrier... and have a Priest whose God is all about mercantilism (items sold from shops) and guiding people across dimensional barriers (psychopomp - though I get most Characters might not know this part of Hermes lore)...  Benny would have said something earlier but no one has yet mentioned that you're hunting demonic items sold from a shop.

"Mancini, our contract with the Hadereum is to search out demons and the goods they spread through the city -- especially anything that was sold through that movable shop.  The issues with the guard will still be here later -- and most likely are beyond our ability to correct, in any case."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 264):

"That is true. But is it likely that there could be something demonic behind this oppression? Benny, if you have any words of wisdom, by all means, ask your god."

"Oh, seeking demon sold goods?  That's something Hermes would definitely have opinions one... do we have a map of the city?"

"I grew up here, never needed one.  Come to that, I don't know that I've ever seen one more detailed than Temple District, Artisan, Red Light, Dockside, Little Sahud, Little Shevnia."  He gestures in the air, pointing to the various districts on an invisible map as he names them off.

"It's not that big a city."

Mancini pulls out his sketchbook, opening it to the various maps he made from memory. " Not perfect, but thes may help."

"Huh.  I could do it as a ledger if there a few blank pages..." he trails off a moment.  "Your choice, I can either ask Hermes to mark up a map of where these items are now, if we're really lucky or He feels particularly gracious, it might be an actively updating map.  Not likely though.  Or I can scribe a ledger of who purchased what.  That would actually be easier, also if they move around, we can be hunting people not going to a vague spot on a sketchy map.  And if they sold, traded, or lost the item, we can still discern if they were corrupted by the items.  Or if you think of something else."

"Who purchased what seems most productive.  Between the Guild and Hadereum, who collect the taxes, it's very likely anyone who doesn't have the same name as several other people can be found with a little leg work.

"And we could probably come up with an actual ledger around here, though I suspect a few blank sheets, a pen, and bottle of ink would fill the bill.  Sadly, I'm neither a scholar nor an artist.  Mancini?  You always seem to be making maps and taking notes.  Got any paper left?"