Rolled 9, 2, 2, 2 = 15 (4d20)
>>5186987>18The effect which follows has much in-common with paralysis, even if it is technically not. The Inquisitor is frozen in terror of her alerted perception of you. Though you struggle to maintain this effect in your weakened state, it is sufficient to prevent a counterattack as you lash out with Bianchi’s sword-cane, drawing a line of blood across her face.
This breaks the spell, causing the woman to cry out and to lash out with a bolt of lightning… But the shot goes wide, her vision obscured by the blood dripping down from her gashed brow. Better yet, the attack has the intended effect upon the glasses, splitting them across the bridge, and in her stumbling the fumbling Inquisitor even steps upon the lenses. With a smirk, you dive out the window and take off on foot, swiftly evading your remaining pursuers.
However, you know they will be canvassing the area now. Worse, as they widen the net from Bianchi, you are certain the similarities to Roth’s attack on the Zivic Estate will not go unnoticed. This could well lead to inquiries with the librarians about Bianchi’s known associates… including yourself, a fairly-recognizable young woman seen in both his company and in that of Edwin of Engel.
‘Aw shit, do we gotta’ kill EDDY now?’
You squint your eyes at the idea, fighting back tears at even the very idea. Still… The matter fo Edwin must be considered.
What do you do?
>Go to the Engel manor to confront Edwin, and to plead with him to say nothing>Go to the Engel manor to threaten or kill Edwin>Trust Edwin to keep his mouth shut, as he said he would, and go elsewhere, such as…>>Goblintown, to hide out under your Zithra identity>>Roth’s residence, to report in and consult with an elder operative>>The pretty Kitty, to create an alibi via your work identity>>The farmhouse, to escape Hawksong altogether>Write-in[Mystery dice, rolling away in the background...]
