A Public Announcement and Several Letters Regarding the Death of Convocate Quattrocchi

Aestan's picture

Citizens of Silvermoon,

It is with due sadness that I must inform you of the murder of our Convocate of Regulation: Giuseppe Quattrocchi, this past Sunday. He was found in his office, murdered as he was performing his duties as Convocate, behind his desk.

The position of Regulation is one that makes a man many enemies, and lord Quattrocchi never showed fear, always ensuring that those who did wrong would end behind bars. He served the city to the very end, to the best of his abilities, which were significant.

The Legion is conducting a thorough investigation, and we will disclose any information we may find. We ask you to keep your eyes and ears open, and report anything you find to one of our officers.

A room dedicated to the memory of the Convocate will be made available, for any citizens wishing to express their grief, or outrage.

- Aestan Firatril,
Convocate-General of the Legion

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MEMORANDUM
TO: LUCAS MALKIN, COLONEL OF THE LEGION
SUBJECT: THE MURDER OF QUATTROCCHI
SECURITY CLEARANCE: CLASSIFIED

Hello Lucas,

I must inform you that Regulation has been assassinated in his room. Sunday, I received word that an incident had occurred in the Convocate's office, and I rushed over immediately, only to find his assistant on the floor, unconscious, with the Convocate dead behind his desk, his throat slit. I took the assistant's witness statement, which I will attach to this message, and interrogated the guards. Their statements, too, you will find attached.

Neither led to much, and I ordered the room to be placed under permanent guard, leaving everything exactly in the state I found it in. Considering the political sensitivity of this issue, I am placing you in charge of the investigation, and I will personally look into the matter as well.

I was informed of the case Goldleaf, and although I have every confidence in Prideux's innocence, you will understand that placing him in charge of the investigation would raise eyebrows.

Let us speak soon,

- Aestan
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: MEMBERS OF THE CONVOCACY
SUBJECT: THE MURDER OF QUATTROCCHI
SECURITY CLEARANCE: CLASSIFIED

Convocates,

It is with due sadness that I must inform you of the murder of the Convocate of Regulation. He was found brutally murdered in his office.

Of course we are conducting a thorough investigation, and any leads you may have would be much appreciated.

I will await any further orders from lady Rosewater,

- Aestan Firatril,
Convocate-General of the Legion
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HAMLEN PRIDEUX, CHIEF OFFICER OF SECURITY
SUBJECT: THE MURDER OF QUATTROCCHI
SECURITY CLEARANCE: CLASSIFIED

Hamlen,

The Convocate of Regulation was found murdered in his room. Although the investigation would ordinarily fall under your supervision, I hope you understand that the political sensitivity of the matter is immense, and that the citizens as well as the Convocates will expect much from us. Therefore, I have decided to assign the case to Colonel Malkin.

I heard about the Goldleaf case - we should speak on the matter soon,

- Aestan Firatril
Convocate-General of the Legion
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Broch Dreffon's picture

He looks at the

He looks at the announcement and lets out a small scoff, muttering:

Assassination of Regulation... Are people finally noticin' the tyranny?

Someone ain't happy... maybe they're wakin' up.

 

 

"So somebody's finally done

"So somebody's finally done him in, then? Can't say I'm surprised, or that the bastard didn't deserve it. How's that? He was a fucking lunatic, that's how! You should have seen the files he had on people, down to what they were planning on having for breakfast tomorrow. Absolutely maniacal. Good thing he died before he ever managed to worm his maggoty way into Elexandre's seat.  What's that little contraption sticking out of your shirt pocket? And why is the little red light on..."

Jasper has yet to realize that you can't actually ever escape Silvermoon politics.

Sebastien's picture

Sebastien's lip quivered as

Sebastien's lip quivered as he read the letter, his hand shaking as he set it upon the desk. 

The old elf took a shuddering breath, steadying himself as he put a hand to his gently closed eyes. 

"Boy." he said softly.  An apprentice teleported into the room, snapping-to.  Not being quick when Kerwin was loud was one thing.  When he was quiet, it was of deathly importance.  "Take a memorandum."

Quill and parchment was conjured into the apprentice's hands, and he began to write.

"Fellow Convocates."  Kerwin dictated.  "I move for an emergency session of the Convocation, to be convened as soon as possible to discuss the ramifications of Convocate Quattrocchi's loss and the future of the seat of Regulus over the city.  Until such time as a new Convocate be named, I second Convocate-General Firatril's request that matters of Regulation be forwarded on to Convocate-General Firatril and Lady-Convocate Rosewater as is proper."

The Apprentice looked up, as Kerwin paused.  "That will be all, lad." the convocate said quietly.  "Send it off."  The boy nodded, pausing only a half second as Kerwin's expression grew more pained.

"Sir?"

"Go on, boy.  I must mourn a friend."

The apprentice snapped-to again, blink teleporting away.

Sheshafi's picture

"Eh?" The shaman quirked a

"Eh?" The shaman quirked a brow, tilting her head in an almost bird-like fashion. "Another elf dead? Good riddance."

Lucas's picture

MEMORANDUMTO: AESTAN

MEMORANDUM
TO: AESTAN FIRATRIL, CONVOCATE GENERAL OF THE LEGION
SUBJECT: THE MURDER OF QUATTROCCHI
SECURITY CLEARANCE: CLASSIFIED

General,

Upon receiving your orders in regards to the murder investigation I have taken it upon myself to also secure Regulation’s file room. In an effort to keep you informed I will detail for you the steps I hope to take. First I will be conducting an investigation of both locations, that is to say Quattrocchi’s office and Regulation’s file room. After which time, I will begin questioning not only the witnesses but Ms. Starfire as well. I have sent Pirdeux to retrieve her for questioning, hopefully it won’t be required to charge her to obtain cooperation.

I find something incredibly awkward about this entire murder, and while I can’t point out any one thing yet, I hope to be able to unravel the matter before coming to you with answers. Should you need anything else of me, send word.

- Lucas

Ranidaris's picture

Ranidaris gives an

Ranidaris gives an exasperated sigh.

"Perhaps there can never be peace after all."

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