The Lightfoot Plan - Revision history

Martin: /* Personae */

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Personae

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	Investigation into Ranaldo’s background may reveal his Sanctuary Navy claims as false, and discover that his real name is Ranald Rosenstein, aka Ranald of Freetaun, originally from Hurrel in Westmarch, and probably still wanted up there.		Investigation into Ranaldo’s background may reveal his Sanctuary Navy claims as false, and discover that his real name is Ranald Rosenstein, aka Ranald of Freetaun, originally from Hurrel in Westmarch, and probably still wanted up there.

	The Sanctuary claims are deliberately weak – every pirate claims to have been in the Sanctuary Navy – though Zardoz has a decent knowledge of Alcazar having family there. The Freetaun and Hurrel evidence will be solid.		The Sanctuary claims are deliberately weak – every pirate claims to have been in the Sanctuary Navy – though Zardoz has a decent knowledge of Alcazar having family there. The Freetaun and Hurrel evidence will be solid.

Martin: /* Gideon */

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Gideon

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	Intent is socially invisible conduit between different groups and be able to go almost anywhere if carrying a message.		Intent is socially invisible conduit between different groups and be able to go almost anywhere if carrying a message.

	Zardoz has pretended to be street urchins even before gaining shifting abilities; part of his wannabe edge-lord rebellion against growing up on an estate with plentiful food, first rate education, and a chance to be involved in flavour testing restoratives.		Zardoz has pretended to be street urchins even before gaining shifting abilities; part of his wannabe edge-lord rebellion against growing up on an estate with plentiful food, first rate education, and a chance to be involved in flavour testing Wiccan restoratives.

	===Ava===		===Ava===

Martin: /* Burke */

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Burke

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	[[File:Burke1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Giles Burke.]]		[[File:Burke1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Giles Burke.]]
	Giles Burke, human ne’er do well and drifter, someone perpetually down on his luck, and up for anything that promises quick cash. Competent with a knife but without the stomach for killing. Not someone you’d trust for complicated tasks but can carry a message or act as a lookout and so on. Originally from Seacroft and grumbles often about the unfriendly folk there.		Giles Burke, human ne’er do well and drifter, someone perpetually down on his luck, and up for anything that promises quick cash. Competent with a knife but without the stomach for killing. Not someone you’d trust for complicated tasks but can carry a message or act as a lookout and so on. Originally from Seacroft and grumbles often about the unfriendly folk there.

	Intent is to be a human flunky of Ranaldo’s, and an intermediary / cut out for arrangements with the indentured servant / slave trade crowd out of Southport.		Intent is to be a human flunky of Ranaldo’s, and an intermediary / cut out for arrangements with the indentured servant / slave trade crowd out of Southport.

	His story will check out, if anyone even cares. Aloysius Took, respectable town father and pub owner in Seacroft will have nothing good to say about Giles and can recount that after he was thrown out of the pub once too often, he was then thrown out of town altogether. Aloysius is ~~Dart’s~~ grandfather, and once upon a time head Thief trainer at the Guild.		His story will check out, if anyone even cares. Aloysius Took, respectable town father and pub owner in Seacroft will have nothing good to say about Giles and can recount that after he was thrown out of the pub once too often, he was then thrown out of town altogether. Aloysius is [[D'Artagnan\|Dart's]] grandfather, and once upon a time head Thief trainer at the Guild.

	===Gideon===		===Gideon===

Martin: /* The Payoff */

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The Payoff

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	===The Payoff===		===The Payoff===
	The last W'ansday in Breeze Lightfoot was not seen at Watch HQ, and when his assistant finally summoned up the courage to check the office a scene of chaos was discovered. Lightfoot’s desk had been ransacked, hollowed out books lay empty and open on the floor, and a floorboard had been prised up. Remains of a torn bag suggested its previous contents as did the shilling that had rolled under the desk. Lightfoot’s house was similarly vacant, items of value gone, and half-burnt papers in the grate.		The last W'ansday in Breeze Lightfoot was not seen at Watch HQ, and when his assistant finally summoned up the courage to check the office a scene of chaos was discovered. Lightfoot’s desk had been ransacked, hollowed out books lay empty and open on the floor, and a floorboard had been prised up. Remains of a torn bag suggested its previous contents as did the shilling that had rolled under the desk. Lightfoot’s house was similarly vacant, all small items of value gone, and half-burnt papers in the grate.

			Sir Gordon Chisholm, Captain of Griffin Company alerted the Palace and Mayor, then began investigating. He discovered accounts of Lightfoot retrieving cash he had stored with several moneylenders, as well as a large cash withdrawal secured against less portable object d'art at his house. From the burnt papers and other documents located in his house and office a worrying picture began to emerge, hints of embezzlement, extortion, and leasing out parts of Seagate to criminal gangs.

	Sir Gordon Chisholm, Captain of Griffin Company alerted the Palace and Mayor, then began investigating. He discovered accounts of Lightfoot retrieving cash he had stored with several moneylenders, as well as a large cash withdrawal secured against his house. From the burnt papers and other documents located in his house and office a worrying picture began to emerge, hints of embezzlement, extortion, and leasing out parts of Seagate to criminal gangs.
	The ducal astrologer, asked for assistance in locating the Commander, received a clear reading of a long sea voyage.		The ducal astrologer, asked for assistance in locating the Commander, received a clear reading of a long sea voyage.

	===Welcome to Samakar===		===Welcome to Samakar===
	Rousing muzzily from a death-like sleep Lotho realized he was stuffed into the corner of a ship’s hold, surrounded by a crowd of raggedly dressed people. As he searched though unfamiliar clothes a note came to hand. Marked with Sanctuary and Seagate gang signs it read: “We know what you did. Your life is forfeit if you return”.		Rousing muzzily from a death-like sleep Lotho realized he was stuffed into the corner of a ship’s hold, surrounded by a crowd of raggedly dressed people. As he searched though unfamiliar clothes a note came to hand. Marked with Sanctuary and Seagate gang signs it read: “We know what you did. Your life is forfeit if you return”.

Martin: /* The Setup */

2025-03-10T01:02:31Z

The Setup

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	Later the same day Burke met with the traffickers putting indentured servants aboard Union ships and let them know that there would be a pickup that night at the Sweet Riding Inn. The consignment was a fence who Commander Lightfoot had caught skimming, and that the villain was hiding out at the inn. The traffickers were to come up the back stairs, get the consignment and take it to the Union ship ''Bolton Bay'', sailing that night for a rendezvous with the ''Pride of Adjepbar'', bound for the slave bazaars of Samakar in Arabie.		Later the same day Burke met with the traffickers putting indentured servants aboard Union ships and let them know that there would be a pickup that night at the Sweet Riding Inn. The consignment was a fence who Commander Lightfoot had caught skimming, and that the villain was hiding out at the inn. The traffickers were to come up the back stairs, get the consignment and take it to the Union ship ''Bolton Bay'', sailing that night for a rendezvous with the ''Pride of Adjepbar'', bound for the slave bazaars of Samakar in Arabie.

	In the evening Lotho and Ava had a delightful anticipatory supper in the inn’s dining chamber before leaving the Commanders guards in the lobby and ~~repaired~~ upstairs.		In the evening Lotho and Ava had a delightful anticipatory supper in the inn’s dining chamber before leaving the Commanders guards in the lobby and repairing upstairs.

	Somewhile later Scott and Wills, a couple of burly lads working for the traffickers, crept up the back stairs and knocked at the suite door. Lightfoot himself opened it and indicated the rolled carpet, giving it a final kick for good measure before they lugged it off (Scott peeking inside to see an insensate halfling in merchant’s clothing, with a badly swollen face, and a bad haircut).		Somewhile later Scott and Wills, a couple of burly lads working for the traffickers, crept up the back stairs and knocked at the suite door. Lightfoot himself opened it and indicated the rolled carpet, giving it a final kick for good measure before they lugged it off (Scott peeking inside to see an insensate halfling in merchant’s clothing, with a badly swollen face, and a bad haircut).

Martin: /* The Setup */

2025-03-10T01:01:58Z

The Setup

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	Ranaldo, good friend that he was, ensured everything would be perfect in the room, with fresh flowers, scented candles, and even a new rug.		Ranaldo, good friend that he was, ensured everything would be perfect in the room, with fresh flowers, scented candles, and even a new rug.
	===The Setup===		===The Setup===
	Later the same day Burke met with the traffickers putting indentured servants aboard Union ships and let them know that there would be a pickup that night at the Sweet Riding Inn. The consignment was a fence who Commander Lightfoot had caught skimming, and that the villain was hiding out at the inn. The traffickers were to come up the back stairs, get the consignment and take it to the Union ship Bolton Bay, sailing that night for a rendezvous with the Pride of Adjepbar, bound for the slave bazaars of Samakar in Arabie.		Later the same day Burke met with the traffickers putting indentured servants aboard Union ships and let them know that there would be a pickup that night at the Sweet Riding Inn. The consignment was a fence who Commander Lightfoot had caught skimming, and that the villain was hiding out at the inn. The traffickers were to come up the back stairs, get the consignment and take it to the Union ship ''Bolton Bay'', sailing that night for a rendezvous with the ''Pride of Adjepbar'', bound for the slave bazaars of Samakar in Arabie.

	In the evening Lotho and Ava had a delightful anticipatory supper in the inn’s dining chamber before leaving the Commanders guards in the lobby and repaired upstairs.		In the evening Lotho and Ava had a delightful anticipatory supper in the inn’s dining chamber before leaving the Commanders guards in the lobby and repaired upstairs.
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	Whatever the exact cause, it was noted that Lightfoot was in a foul mood the following day, Ava was not seen, and there was no sign of further assignations. With Ranaldo gone, Lightfoot was bustling about busier than usual for the next few days.		Whatever the exact cause, it was noted that Lightfoot was in a foul mood the following day, Ava was not seen, and there was no sign of further assignations. With Ranaldo gone, Lightfoot was bustling about busier than usual for the next few days.

	===The Payoff===		===The Payoff===
	The last W'ansday in Breeze Lightfoot was not seen at Watch HQ, and when his assistant finally summoned up the courage to check the office a scene of chaos was discovered. Lightfoot’s desk had been ransacked, hollowed out books lay empty and open on the floor, and a floorboard had been prised up. Remains of a torn bag suggested its previous contents as did the shilling that had rolled under the desk. Lightfoot’s house was similarly vacant, items of value gone, and half-burnt papers in the grate.		The last W'ansday in Breeze Lightfoot was not seen at Watch HQ, and when his assistant finally summoned up the courage to check the office a scene of chaos was discovered. Lightfoot’s desk had been ransacked, hollowed out books lay empty and open on the floor, and a floorboard had been prised up. Remains of a torn bag suggested its previous contents as did the shilling that had rolled under the desk. Lightfoot’s house was similarly vacant, items of value gone, and half-burnt papers in the grate.

Martin at 04:38, 3 March 2025

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	[[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__		[[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__
			Note that many of the details on this page are not public knowledge.
	===Background===		===Background===
	[[File:Lightfoot.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Lotho Lightfoot, Winter 824]]		[[File:Lightfoot.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Lotho Lightfoot, Winter 824]]

Martin at 04:04, 3 March 2025

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	~~[[Category: Celestial]]~~[[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__		[[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__
	===Background===		===Background===
	[[File:Lightfoot.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Lotho Lightfoot, Winter 824]]		[[File:Lightfoot.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Lotho Lightfoot, Winter 824]]

Martin: /* Equipment */

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Equipment

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	The only piece of special equipment that the caper (as described) relies on is Rank 6+ Ice Hibernation (S-6) invested charges or Rank 9+ Necro Petit Mort (S-10) charges – either would work to keep Lotho out of it for the voyage to Samakar. These don’t seem terribly exotic and I’m assuming a couple of charges (resistance). The less desirable option involves Herbalist sleeping draught, which should keep him out until the ship transfer, but will then wear off.		The only piece of special equipment that the caper (as described) relies on is Rank 6+ Ice Hibernation (S-6) invested charges or Rank 9+ Necro Petit Mort (S-10) charges – either would work to keep Lotho out of it for the voyage to Samakar. These don’t seem terribly exotic and I’m assuming a couple of charges (resistance). The less desirable option involves Herbalist sleeping draught, which should keep him out until the ship transfer, but will then wear off.

	General outlay: 1,500sp		General outlay: 1,500sp
			Special Equipment: 3,500sp
	Special Equipment: 3,500sp		Sending Lotho Lightfoot down his own slave-trading pipeline to Arabie: Priceless.

	Sending Lotho Lightfoot down his own slave-trading pipeline to Arabie: Priceless.

Martin: /* Background */

2025-03-03T04:02:51Z

Background

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	[[Category: Celestial]][[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__		[[Category: Celestial]][[Category:Spy]][[Category:Martin Dickson]][[Category:No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency]]__NOTOC__
	===Background===		===Background===
			[[File:Lightfoot.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Lotho Lightfoot, Winter 824]]
	Ever since meeting Overwatch Commander Lotho Lightfoot during the events of [[Black Watch: Let it Burn]], Zardoz has been considering how to take him down.		Ever since meeting Overwatch Commander Lotho Lightfoot during the events of [[Black Watch: Let it Burn]], Zardoz has been considering how to take him down.