A couple of the guards are busy with paperwork, but one woman who seems to be looking for an excuse to leave her very dull post (the gallery is quiet right now) tells Steve she'll answer his questions. She says that a number of patrons of the Vault are attending Epulum. It's a huge festival, and many big names are here. This includes Marcellus Ver and Retha Zelpha.
She acknowledges that it's possible there is a connection, but she can't see why a person with a lot to lose would do something like this. Maybe, she muses, they think they have greater to lose if they don't?
Regarding shapeshifting: while Loki can shapeshift into either Retha or Marcellus and make an attempt, he should be aware he'll be caught. The wards are quite powerful and shapeshifting spells exist in Abraxas, so they would be prepared for something like that. He would also not be able to access anything without the correct blood signature, which he would not be able to mimic.
However, his attempt won't get him into too much trouble if he plays up the angle that he was only trying to help and is very sorry for his error in judgment. Ikorr has its hands full and the Summoned generally receive more leniency, especially since Ikorr does not have jurisdiction over Loki - the Free Cities does - and they wouldn't want to cause an international incident by being too aggressive. Therefore, if you'd like to play out him shapeshifting and getting caught at the vault entrance (Loki's glamor will be dispelled automatically upon crossing a threshold), you're welcome to!
He'll eventually be released with a warning if he swears not to do it again. They'll send a report to the Free Cities and it'll be entered into his records, but nothing will come of that for now. If you would like Steve to be involved, he can also promise to keep an eye on Loki since he has more influence and trust earned in Abraxas.
Additionally, upon crossing the threshold, Loki will sense a strange presence in the air...almost as if something otherworldly has taken interest in him. He will be the only one who can feel it. In fact, he may wonder if this strange presence is the reason he's been let off quite easily.
Just let us know if this is the path you've chosen to take!
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She acknowledges that it's possible there is a connection, but she can't see why a person with a lot to lose would do something like this. Maybe, she muses, they think they have greater to lose if they don't?
Regarding shapeshifting: while Loki can shapeshift into either Retha or Marcellus and make an attempt, he should be aware he'll be caught. The wards are quite powerful and shapeshifting spells exist in Abraxas, so they would be prepared for something like that. He would also not be able to access anything without the correct blood signature, which he would not be able to mimic.
However, his attempt won't get him into too much trouble if he plays up the angle that he was only trying to help and is very sorry for his error in judgment. Ikorr has its hands full and the Summoned generally receive more leniency, especially since Ikorr does not have jurisdiction over Loki - the Free Cities does - and they wouldn't want to cause an international incident by being too aggressive. Therefore, if you'd like to play out him shapeshifting and getting caught at the vault entrance (Loki's glamor will be dispelled automatically upon crossing a threshold), you're welcome to!
He'll eventually be released with a warning if he swears not to do it again. They'll send a report to the Free Cities and it'll be entered into his records, but nothing will come of that for now. If you would like Steve to be involved, he can also promise to keep an eye on Loki since he has more influence and trust earned in Abraxas.
Additionally, upon crossing the threshold, Loki will sense a strange presence in the air...almost as if something otherworldly has taken interest in him. He will be the only one who can feel it. In fact, he may wonder if this strange presence is the reason he's been let off quite easily.
Just let us know if this is the path you've chosen to take!