Better Cities:The Attempted Resurgence of the Illusionist, Part Five

Book Information The Attempted Resurgence of the Illusionist, Part Five
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Found in the following locations: In Lys Koch's apartment

The Attempted Resurgence of the Illusionist, Part Five

The cult of Jagar Tharn attempts to take over the Empire

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26-27th of Sun's Dusk

The smile on Martin's face widened. "Hello all, welcome to my humble abode. You may be wondering why I happen to be living. I'll reassure you that this certainly isn't the emperor you're used to seeing." The emperor's face had changed to serious, and then to deformed, forming and changing in ways unimaginable.

Vincente laughed villanously [sic] and stared coldly at the group. He turned invisible, and grasped Cornelius and Varus by the throats, then let them go, using his mastery of illusion to frighten the adventurers. "Myself, I have grand aspirations, and I'm sure you'd care to the hear them. I intend to restore what Jagar Tharn promised to the empire, and I'll dominate the throne in one form or another for years and years to come. After all, you've seen my prowess in the school of illusion, haven't you? It's funny, how you thought I was constantly on your side..."

Cornelius felt a shiver; after all, he was the one responsible for even taking this reluctant healer on the adventure. He was the one who felt it could be a good idea to use him as the diplomat - how could he not sense the evil then? This man could depose the empire, and their weapons were no match for him...

Vincente moved forward toward Na-Wur, glaring at him, and spat in his face. "When I rule the empire, your pathetic race will be the first to die." All the other party members tried to lunge forward, but were stunned from behind by spells from other members of Vincente's cult. "Ah, so you've met my followers. I'm sure you're familiar with Hulgar. He's the chieftain who disintegrated, no? I'll assure you that's an old illusion trick, he's actually completely fine."

Vincente decapitated Na-Wur and violently bashed the corpse against the wall using telekinesis. "These lizards are nothing but slaves, if they should even exist on this world." The others exchanged glances, but were slapped and told to look forward. "Yes, you will obey me and be part of my elaborate plan. Oh, and what about the Staff of Chaos, you ask?" Vincente lifted his cloak, revealing a misshapen staff. "I've had that taken care of as well. Comrades, blindfold these fools, and proceed to torture them to the best of your abilities. They will become valuable agents of the new Imperial Dynasty soon enough."