Pricking the Needle - Revision history

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACV Pricking the Needle 1.png\|Eivor visiting the Trade Depot		ACV Pricking the Needle 1.png\|Eivor visiting the Trade Depot
	ACV Pricking the Needle 2.png\|The guard chasing Eivor away		ACV Pricking the Needle 2.png\|The guard chasing Eivor away

imported>RShepard227: By my poking and prodding of Eivor into every corner of Coppergate Market and the sewers, I believe this is all the dialogue.

2024-12-23T07:17:44Z

By my poking and prodding of Eivor into every corner of Coppergate Market and the sewers, I believe this is all the dialogue.

imported>RShepard227: /* Behind the scenes */

2024-12-23T06:40:33Z

Behind the scenes

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	Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from collecting the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated on that end, she may not even remark on finding the statue, the hideout, or the locked door.		Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from collecting the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated on that end, she may not even remark on finding the statue, the hideout, or the locked door.

	The four guards that make up the group to tail at night, then take positions at the sewer entrance, are the two guards who prompt the tailing objective, and the two in the bell foundry If some but not all of them are killed ahead of the tail, the dialogue and objective can break, but this will not prevent collecting the key from the largest guard and unlocking the hideout, nor does it prevent simply going the investigative route.		The four guards that make up the group to tail at night, then take positions at the sewer entrance, are the two guards who prompt the tailing objective, and the two in the bell foundry. If some but not all of them are killed ahead of the tail, the dialogue and objective can break, but this will not prevent collecting the key from the largest guard and unlocking the hideout, nor does it prevent simply going the investigative route.

	The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.		The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.

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Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from ~~receiving~~ the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated, she may not even remark on finding the statue, the hideout, or the locked door.		Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from collecting the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated on that end, she may not even remark on finding the statue, the hideout, or the locked door.

			The four guards that make up the group to tail at night, then take positions at the sewer entrance, are the two guards who prompt the tailing objective, and the two in the bell foundry If some but not all of them are killed ahead of the tail, the dialogue and objective can break, but this will not prevent collecting the key from the largest guard and unlocking the hideout, nor does it prevent simply going the investigative route.

	The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.		The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.

imported>RShepard227: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from receiving the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated, she may not even remark on finding the hideout or the locked door.		Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from receiving the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated, she may not even remark on finding the statue, the hideout, or the locked door.

	The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.		The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.

imported>RShepard227: /* Outcome */

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Outcome

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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Eivor found and assassinated The Needle, thus ending his manipulation and thievery of the merchants in Jorvik.		Eivor found and assassinated The Needle, thus ending his manipulation and thievery of the merchants in Jorvik.

			==Behind the scenes==
			Once Eivor learns of the hideout and statue from the eavesdropping boy, she will still be able to obtain a copy of the sewer key from the largest guard, but she will no longer question its purpose. Additionally, obtaining the key in this manner prevents her from receiving the other copy from the statue's rubble, and depending on how much she has investigated, she may not even remark on finding the hideout or the locked door.

			The warrior who beats the man in the sewer workshop speaks to him specifically, yet due to gameplay constraints he will often hit the man so hard that he will outright kill him, which in turn causes the other workers to flee in terror as though a murder took place on the busy streets above, and then the other guards will turn suspicious and begin looking for the player more actively, as though they were responsible for the death.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>RShepard227: Organized dialogue. Some ceases to trigger based on whether Eivor investigates fully or tails the guards, and where/when/how she loots the sewer key.

2024-12-22T09:57:43Z

Organized dialogue. Some ceases to trigger based on whether Eivor investigates fully or tails the guards, and where/when/how she loots the sewer key.

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	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor discovering a workshop beneath the sewers]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor discovering a workshop beneath the sewers]]
	Eivor found her way around the sewer and swam through its waters to a secret workshop.		Eivor found her way around the sewer and swam through its waters to a secret workshop.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The sound of metal... A workshop, in the sewers. What is ~~the~~ Needle's operation?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The sound of metal... A workshop, in the sewers. What is The Needle's operation?''
	Eivor explored further.		Eivor explored further.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''All this silverware... some still in their crates. Has this all been seized as well? They are melting the silver into bars and coins. What do they plan on doing with it?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''All this silverware... some still in their crates. Has this all been seized as well?''
			She rounded the corner and sneaked into the workshop, sticking to the upper vantages.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''They are melting the silver into bars and coins. What do they plan on doing with it?''
	Eivor then observed from above as she heard a commotion below from one of the workers.		Eivor then observed from above as she heard a commotion below from one of the workers.
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''No, please! Don't do this! I promise... I promise you your silver next week! Please! Don't do this. It's a misunderstanding. That's all. I'll pay.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''No, please! Don't do this! I promise... I promise you your silver next week!
	*'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''You had your chance. Faster! Or would you prefer another thrashing?''		The guard picked him up and carried him across the workshop.
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronting ~~Grigorri~~ within the chamber]]		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''Please! Don't do this. It's a misunderstanding. That's all. I'll pay.''
	Eivor retrieved a key from one of the ~~bandits~~, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a ~~happy then startled~~ Grigorii, who sat at a table with laden with stolen goods.		*'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''You had your chance.''
			The warrior dropped him on the ground and beat him savagely.
			*'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''Faster! Or would you prefer another thrashing?''
			[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronting Grigorii within the chamber]]
			On the ground level, Eivor took note of one of the tables laden with silver.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''All this silver... it is being minted into coins.''
			She retrieved a key from one of the guards, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a satisfied Grigorii, who sat at a table with laden with stolen goods. She drew closer, startling him.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I am not surprised to find you creeping down here.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I am not surprised to find you creeping down here.''
	Eivor ~~walked~~ towards him, despite the gated bars between them.		Eivor continued towards him, despite the gated bars between them.
	*'''Grigorii:''' ''You! You don't belong down here.''		*'''Grigorii:''' ''You! You don't belong down here.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''"We run a clean dock in Jorvik." I believe those were your words. And yet here I find you, swimming in silver from all the wares you seized. Are you the Needle, or just another of his pawns?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''"We run a clean dock in Jorvik." I believe those were your words. And yet here I find you, swimming in silver from all the wares you seized. Are you the Needle, or just another of his pawns?''

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Dialogue

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	Eivor left the trade depot and made her way to [[Coppergate Market]] to investigate.		Eivor left the trade depot and made her way to [[Coppergate Market]] to investigate.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Coppergate market. I'll flash some silver to the merchants. That should get their attention.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Coppergate market. I'll flash some silver to the merchants. That should get their attention.''
	Eivor ~~talked~~ a ~~merchant at his empty stand~~.		Eivor heard a conversation between some Norse men.
	*'''~~Eivor~~:''' ''~~Hey, friend. I have~~ a ~~hoard of silver I am aching to spend~~. ~~Can you help me? What have you got?~~''		*'''Norse Man:''' ''Have you any wine for sale? There's nary a drop in town.''
	*'''~~[[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]]~~ Man 1:''' ''I ~~have nothing left to trade~~, ~~but Coppergate market~~ is the ~~right place~~. ~~Ask around~~, ~~you'll find someone who will bend an ear.''~~		*'''Norse Man:''' ''Shame. I could do with a cup. But alas, this feast is the talk of the town. I am eager for it! Good man, that [[Audun]].''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''My thanks.''		Eivor found a female merchant near the western bridge.
	Eivor ~~then~~ found a merchant near the bridge.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hear me, friend. I have a haul of silver that will sink my [[ship]]. Can you help me spend it?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hear me, friend. I have a haul of silver that will sink my [[ship]]. Can you help me spend it?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''Keep it down, would you? You'll get yourself killed, flaunting like that, especially around here!''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''Keep it down, would you? You'll get yourself killed, flaunting like that, especially around here!''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''What good is a market if I cannot sniff around the stalls, eager to spend my gains?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''What good is a market if I cannot sniff around the stalls, eager to spend my gains?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''You want to let go of your silver? Try the narrow alleys. Now begone.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''You want to let go of your silver? Try the narrow alleys. Now begone.''
			Past the female merchant, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand soldiers talking.
			*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''
			*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''What do you mean, trouble?''
			*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''I don't know for sure, but The Needle is calling for more protection. Meet me here at nightfall. We will go see him together.''
			Eivor reflected on what she learned.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Those guards will return after dark. I might be able to follow them to The Needle.''
			Eivor then passed by more soldiers talking from a bell foundry overlooking the market.
			*'''Norse Warrior 6:''' ''We will go one by one, and if any of these peddlers gives you a hard time, remind them just who it is they work for.''
			*'''Norse Warrior 7:''' ''O', with pleasure.''
			Further in the market, Eivor talked to a merchant at his empty stand.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Hey, friend. I have a hoard of silver I am aching to spend. Can you help me? What have you got?''
			*'''[[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''I have nothing left to trade, but Coppergate market is the right place. Ask around, you'll find someone who will bend an ear.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''My thanks.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 7.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the rug merchant]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 7.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the rug merchant]]
	Eivor ~~then headed~~ to ~~a rug~~ merchant.		<tabber>
			\|-\|Investigated rug merchant=
			Across from the empty stall, up the steps into a covered rug shop, Eivor spoke to the merchant.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I hear this marketplace sees its fair share of silver pass through. I have something that may interest you.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I hear this marketplace sees its fair share of silver pass through. I have something that may interest you.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''You will want to speak [[Grigorii]].''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''You will want to speak to Grigorii.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The dockmaster?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The dockmaster?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Sorry, who are you?''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Sorry, who are you?''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Someone who wants to do business. With Grigorii.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Someone who wants to do business. With Grigorii.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''I don't know your face, and I've said too much already. Please go.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''I don't know your face, and I've said too much already. Please go.''
	~~Within~~ the ~~rug~~ merchant ~~shop~~, a little boy [[~~Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped~~]] ~~and~~ whispered at Eivor.		After the merchant ushered her away, a little boy who [[eavesdropping]] whispered to Eivor.
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Psst. Psst! Hey!''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Psst. Psst! Hey!''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the young boy]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the young boy]]
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	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Did I hear you talking about silver?''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Did I hear you talking about silver?''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I am looking to spend a large sum, not fork it over to some street beggar.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I am looking to spend a large sum, not fork it over to some street beggar.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Oi! I'm no beggar, you dolt. I'm with the big ~~[[dog]]s~~.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Oi! I'm no beggar, you dolt. I'm with the big dogs.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You mean The Needle?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You mean The Needle?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''You have something he wants. If you truly want to make a trade, head to the statue near the east gate.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''You have something he wants. If you truly want to make a trade, head to the statue near the east gate.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I shall. Watch yourself around here, young one.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I shall. Watch yourself around here, young one.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Who me? Ah! Please, I've a bigger [[sword]] than the lot of 'em.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Who me? Ah! Please, I've a bigger [[sword]] than the lot of 'em.''
	~~Among the people, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand bandits talking.~~		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the statue]]
	*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''		Eivor followed her investigation east of the market and drew near to the statue the boy mentioned.
	*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''What do you mean, trouble?''		:*'''Eivor:''' ''This is the statue the child talked about. Now, to find the hidden key.''
	*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''I don't know for sure, but The Needle is calling for more protection. Meet me here at nightfall. We will go see him together.''		:Eivor found the key buried in some rubble behind the statue's base.
	~~Eivor then stated to herself.~~		:*'''Eivor:''' ''Found the key. Now, to locate the hideout.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Those guards will return after dark. I might be able to follow them to The Needle.''
	~~Eivor then passed by more bandits talking.~~
	*'''Norse Warrior 6:''' ''We will go one by one, and if any of these peddlers gives you a hard time, remind them just who it is they work for.''
	*'''Norse Warrior 7:''' ''O', with pleasure.''
	~~:If Eivor stole the key from one of the bandit guards at firsthand, she stated to herself~~
	*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Where to?''
	~~:If attacked, the guards addressed Eivor.~~
	*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''I will eat your eyes and make soup of your bones.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the statue ~~mentioned by the boy~~]]
	Eivor ~~then headed towards~~ the statue.
	:~~If Eivor had not stolen the key, she thought to herself.~~
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This is the statue the child talked about. Now, to find the hidden key.''
	:Eivor found the key.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Found the key. Now, to locate the hideout.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding the hideout]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding the hideout]]
	With the key in hand, Eivor located the Red Hand's hideout.		With the key in hand, Eivor located the Red Hand's hideout.
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	Eivor made her way to the door and eyed the padlock securing it.		Eivor made her way to the door and eyed the padlock securing it.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hmm... locked.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hmm... locked.''
			\|-\|Tailed the guards=
			Eivor opted to wait until nightfall to follow the guards to the meeting place.
	Eivor ~~unlocked~~ the door and found a secret passage to the sewers.		*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''Sorry I was late. The lady. You know how it is.''
			*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Just hurry, will you? We have rounds to make.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''If I follow them, they should lead me to The Needle.''
			[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding the hideout]]
			Eivor followed the guards until they dispersed within the grounds of a remote house to the east of the market.
			:If spotted, the guards attacked Eivor.
			:*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''I will eat your eyes and make soup of your bones!''
			She claimed the key from the largest guard, either from picking his pocket or looting his corpse.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Where to?''
			</tabber>
			Eivor united key and lock, opening the door into the house and found a secret passage to the sewers.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''
	Eivor went down the ladder, through the sewer passage, and came to a gated entry.		Eivor went down the ladder, through the sewer passage, and came to a gated entry.

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Dialogue

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Jorvik's trade depot. This must be where the merchants' wares are being kept.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Jorvik's trade depot. This must be where the merchants' wares are being kept.''
	Eivor then talked to the depot's front guard.		Eivor then talked to the depot's front guard.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The Dockmaster, I do not see him. Is he here?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The [[Grigorii\|Dockmaster]], I do not see him. Is he here?''
	*'''[[Norse people\|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''Fuck off''		*'''[[Norse people\|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''Keep walking. You have no business here.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''He has a loud mouth, usually stands right around here yawping. Hard to miss.''
			*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Fuck off.''
			Eivor walked off thinking to herself.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''
	After finding an entrance through the depot's roof, Eivor made an observation.		After finding an entrance through the depot's roof, Eivor made an observation.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The depot is guarded by the [[Red Hand]]. The Order has a stake in these docks.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The depot is well guarded by the [[Red Hand]]. The Order has a stake in these docks.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor eavesdropping on the bandits]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor eavesdropping on the bandits]]
	Within the depot, Eivor overheard two ~~[[bandit]]s~~ arguing.		Within the depot, Eivor overheard two Red Hand warriors arguing.
	*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''What are you doing? You're supposed to be in the market!''		*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''What are you doing? You're supposed to be in the market!''
	*'''Norse Warrior 3:''' ''I know, I... I forgot which merchants to collect from.''		*'''Norse Warrior 3:''' ''I know, I... I forgot which merchants to collect from.''
	*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''I cannot believe this. Black cloth. On their stalls. Gods, never you mind. Someone else will take care of it. You are playing with fire, boy. The Needle is known to sting for far less than this.''		*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''I cannot believe this. Black cloth. On their stalls. Gods, never you mind. Someone else will take care of it. You are playing with fire, boy. The Needle is known to sting for far less than this.''
	Meanwhile, Eivor noticed scrolls on a table.		Meanwhile, Eivor noticed scrolls on a table.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems like the complaints by the merchants never reached the council.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems like the complaints by the merchants never reached the council.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finds the merchants' seized goods]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finds the merchants' seized goods]]
	~~As she made~~ her way to the ~~lower~~ level and disposed of the [[Soldier\|guards]], ~~Eivor reached and opened~~ a door. ~~There~~, Eivor noticed rugs to the side of the room.		Eivor her way to the ground level and disposed of the [[Soldier\|guards]], finding a door. Inside, Eivor noticed rugs to the side of the room.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Seized exotic wares. These are worth plenty, something that could be on the Red Hands' agenda. Accumulating wealth.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Seized exotic wares. These are worth plenty, something that could be on the Red Hands' agenda. Accumulating wealth.''
	Across ~~to the other side of~~ the room, Eivor ~~also noted~~ a letter on a table.		Across the room, Eivor read a letter on a table.
	~~:'''~~Written Orders~~'''<br>~~''I expect all the [[coin]] from merchants to be delivered to my office daily. Their stalls draped in black are not hard to find. Do not fail me again.''		{{IUNote
	*'''Eivor:''' ''"The sting of a Needle..." I'm on his trail... So the ~~dockmaster~~ seizes cargo and resells it through merchants in the marketplace. The ones involved [[bear]] black cloths. I may be able to get their attention by showing some [[silver]] around the marketplace.''		\|Title=Written Orders
			\|Text=''I expect all the [[coin]] from merchants to be delivered to my office daily. Their stalls draped in black are not hard to find. Do not fail me again.''}}
			*'''Eivor:''' ''"The sting of a Needle..." I'm on his trail...''
			Eivor walked out, putting the pieces together.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''So the Dockmaster seizes cargo and resells it through merchants in the marketplace. The ones involved bear black cloths. I may be able to get their attention by showing some [[silver]] around the marketplace.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the market]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the market]]
	Eivor left the depot and ~~headed towards~~ [[Coppergate Market]] to investigate.		Eivor left the trade depot and made her way to [[Coppergate Market]] to investigate.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Coppergate market. I'll flash some silver to the merchants. That should get their attention.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Coppergate market. I'll flash some silver to the merchants. That should get their attention.''
	Eivor talked a merchant at his empty stand.		Eivor talked a merchant at his empty stand.
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	Eivor made her way to the door and eyed the padlock securing it.		Eivor made her way to the door and eyed the padlock securing it.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hmm... locked.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hmm... locked.''


	Eivor unlocked the door and found a secret passage to the sewers.		Eivor unlocked the door and found a secret passage to the sewers.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''

imported>RShepard227: Still some things missing that I didn't record because I thought it was all accounted for.

2024-12-15T10:05:05Z

Still some things missing that I didn't record because I thought it was all accounted for.

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	Eivor heard a conversation between some Norse men.		Eivor heard a conversation between some Norse men.
	*'''Norse Man:''' ''Have you any wine for sale? There's nary a drop in town.''		*'''Norse Man:''' ''Have you any wine for sale? There's nary a drop in town.''
			*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''Sorry. All the wine's been bought up for the [[Yule]]tide feast.''
	*'''Norse Man:''' ''Shame. I could do with a cup. But alas, this feast is the talk of the town. I am eager for it! Good man, that [[Audun]].''		*'''Norse Man:''' ''Shame. I could do with a cup. But alas, this feast is the talk of the town. I am eager for it! Good man, that [[Audun]].''
	Eivor found a female merchant near the western bridge.		Eivor found a female merchant near the western bridge.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hear me, friend. I have a haul of silver that will sink my [[ship]]. Can you help me spend it?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hear me, friend. I have a haul of silver that will sink my [[ship]]. Can you help me spend it?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''Keep it down, would you? You'll get yourself killed, flaunting like that, especially around here!''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 2:''' ''Keep it down, would you? You'll get yourself killed, flaunting like that, especially around here!''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''What good is a market if I cannot sniff around the stalls, eager to spend my gains?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''What good is a market if I cannot sniff around the stalls, eager to spend my gains?''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 1:''' ''You want to let go of your silver? Try the narrow alleys. Now begone.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman 2:''' ''You want to let go of your silver? Try the narrow alleys. Now begone.''
	Past the female merchant, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand soldiers talking.		Past the female merchant, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand soldiers talking.
	*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''		*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''
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	Eivor united key and lock, opening the door into the house and found a secret passage to the sewers.		Eivor united key and lock, opening the door into the house and found a secret passage to the sewers.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''
	Eivor went down the ladder, through the sewer passage, and came to a gated entry.		Eivor went down the ladder, through the sewer passage, and came to a gated entry on her right.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor discovering a workshop beneath the sewers]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor discovering a workshop beneath the sewers]]
	Eivor ~~found~~ her way ~~around the sewer and swam through its waters to a secret workshop~~.		In the other direction, Eivor climbed up, swam through the water, and successfully made her way forward.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The sound of metal... A workshop, in the sewers. What is The Needle's operation?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The sound of metal... A workshop, in the sewers. What is The Needle's operation?''
	Eivor explored further.		Eivor explored further.
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	On the ground level, Eivor took note of one of the tables laden with silver.		On the ground level, Eivor took note of one of the tables laden with silver.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''All this silver... it is being minted into coins.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''All this silver... it is being minted into coins.''
	She retrieved a key from one of the guards, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a satisfied Grigorii, who sat at a table ~~with~~ laden with stolen goods. She drew closer, startling him.		She retrieved a key from one of the guards, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a satisfied Grigorii, who sat at a table laden with stolen goods. She drew closer, startling him.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I am not surprised to find you creeping down here.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I am not surprised to find you creeping down here.''
	Eivor continued towards him, despite the gated bars between them.		Eivor continued towards him, despite the gated bars between them.
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Think your men are going to stop me?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Think your men are going to stop me?''
	*'''Grigorii:''' ''I would not undermine them so. The Red Hand are loyal to [[New World Order\|our cause]]. Which is more than I can say for the merchants. Make it quick. Meet me in the marketplace when you are done.''		*'''Grigorii:''' ''I would not undermine them so. The Red Hand are loyal to [[New World Order\|our cause]]. Which is more than I can say for the merchants. Make it quick. Meet me in the marketplace when you are done.''
	Grigorii left Eivor to deal with two ~~bandits and~~ a rabid [[wolf]]. ~~After defeating them,~~ Eivor ~~escaped~~ the sewers.		Grigorii left Eivor to deal with two warriors, one of whom had a rabid [[wolf]] familiar, while others took positions along the exit route.
			*'''Norse Warrior 9:''' ''Block the exits. Don't let this one escape!''
			Eivor killed the remaining Red Hand warriors in the sewers and hurried towards the exit.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''That damned ''bacraut'' (asshole)... slipped through my fingers. I'll finish this in Coppergate market.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''That damned ''bacraut'' (asshole)... slipped through my fingers. I'll finish this in Coppergate market.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Griogrii confronting the rug merchant]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Griogrii confronting the rug merchant]]
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	Eivor presented the council seal she found among Grigorii's personal effects.		Eivor presented the council seal she found among Grigorii's personal effects.
	*'''Ljufvina:''' ''The council seal. That [[rat]]!''		*'''Ljufvina:''' ''The council seal. That [[rat]]!''
	*'''Hjorr:''' ''This is getting out of hand. How he was able to obtain this is... concerning. I must return and prepare for the ~~[[Yule]]tide~~ feast, but I will do so with a bent ear and a keen eye. Be safe.''		*'''Hjorr:''' ''This is getting out of hand. How he was able to obtain this is... concerning. I must return and prepare for the Yuletide feast, but I will do so with a bent ear and a keen eye. Be safe.''
	Hjorr left them.		Hjorr left them.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''One down, two left.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''One down, two left.''

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	Eivor then talked to the depot's front guard.		Eivor then talked to the depot's front guard.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The Dockmaster, I do not see him. Is he here?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The Dockmaster, I do not see him. Is he here?''
	*'''[[Norse people\|Norse]] ~~Man~~ 1:''' ''Fuck off''		*'''[[Norse people\|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''Fuck off''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''There must be another way in.''
	After finding an entrance through the depot's roof, Eivor made an observation.		After finding an entrance through the depot's roof, Eivor made an observation.
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	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor eavesdropping on the bandits]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor eavesdropping on the bandits]]
	Within the depot, Eivor overheard two [[bandit]]s arguing.		Within the depot, Eivor overheard two [[bandit]]s arguing.
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 2:''' ''What are you doing? You're supposed to be in the market!''		*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''What are you doing? You're supposed to be in the market!''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 3:''' ''I know, I... I forgot which merchants to collect from.''		*'''Norse Warrior 3:''' ''I know, I... I forgot which merchants to collect from.''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 2:''' ''I cannot believe this. Black cloth. On their stalls. Gods, never you mind. Someone else will take care of it. You are playing with fire, boy. The Needle is known to sting for far less than this.''		*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''I cannot believe this. Black cloth. On their stalls. Gods, never you mind. Someone else will take care of it. You are playing with fire, boy. The Needle is known to sting for far less than this.''
	Meanwhile, Eivor noticed scrolls on a table.		Meanwhile, Eivor noticed scrolls on a table.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems like the complaints by the merchants never reached the council.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems like the complaints by the merchants never reached the council.''
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	*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Who me? Ah! Please, I've a bigger [[sword]] than the lot of 'em.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Boy 1:''' ''Who me? Ah! Please, I've a bigger [[sword]] than the lot of 'em.''
	Among the people, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand bandits talking.		Among the people, Eivor overheard some of the Red Hand bandits talking.
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''		*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Keep your focus. There was trouble at the depot earlier.''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 5:''' ''What do you mean, trouble?''		*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''What do you mean, trouble?''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 4:''' ''I don't know for sure, but The Needle is calling for more protection. Meet me here at nightfall. We will go see him together.''		*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''I don't know for sure, but The Needle is calling for more protection. Meet me here at nightfall. We will go see him together.''
	Eivor then stated to herself.		Eivor then stated to herself.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Those guards will return after dark. I might be able to follow them to The Needle.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Those guards will return after dark. I might be able to follow them to The Needle.''
	Eivor then passed by more bandits talking.		Eivor then passed by more bandits talking.
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 6:''' ''We will go one by one, and if any of these peddlers gives you a hard time, remind them just who it is they work for.''		*'''Norse Warrior 6:''' ''We will go one by one, and if any of these peddlers gives you a hard time, remind them just who it is they work for.''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 7:''' ''O', with pleasure.''		*'''Norse Warrior 7:''' ''O', with pleasure.''
	:If Eivor stole the key from one of the bandit guards at firsthand, she stated to herself		:If Eivor stole the key from one of the bandit guards at firsthand, she stated to herself
	*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Where to?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Where to?''
	:If attacked, the guards addressed Eivor.		:If attacked, the guards addressed Eivor.
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 4:''' ''I will eat your eyes and make soup of your bones.''		*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''I will eat your eyes and make soup of your bones.''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the statue mentioned by the boy]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor investigating the statue mentioned by the boy]]
	Eivor then headed towards the statue.		Eivor then headed towards the statue.
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	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding the hideout]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding the hideout]]
	With the key in hand, Eivor located the Red Hand's hideout.		With the key in hand, Eivor located the Red Hand's hideout.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Empty ~~cart~~ ... and a black cloth marking the house. This is the place.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Empty carts... and a black cloth marking the house. This is the place.''
			Eivor made her way to the door and eyed the padlock securing it.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Hmm... locked.''
	Eivor unlocked the door and found a secret passage to the sewers.		Eivor unlocked the door and found a secret passage to the sewers.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hiding among the [[rat]]s, Needle? Fitting.''
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	Eivor then observed from above as she heard a commotion below from one of the workers.		Eivor then observed from above as she heard a commotion below from one of the workers.
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''No, please! Don't do this! I promise... I promise you your silver next week! Please! Don't do this. It's a misunderstanding. That's all. I'll pay.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''No, please! Don't do this! I promise... I promise you your silver next week! Please! Don't do this. It's a misunderstanding. That's all. I'll pay.''
	*'''Norse ~~Man~~ 8:''' ''You had your chance. Faster! Or would you prefer another thrashing?''		*'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''You had your chance. Faster! Or would you prefer another thrashing?''
	[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronting Grigorri within the chamber]]		[[File:ACV Pricking the Needle 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronting Grigorri within the chamber]]
	Eivor retrieved a key from one of the bandits, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a happy then startled Grigorii, who sat at a table with laden with stolen goods.		Eivor retrieved a key from one of the bandits, then opened the locked door and entered. Inside, she saw a happy then startled Grigorii, who sat at a table with laden with stolen goods.
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	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''P-please, Grigorii. I-I-I didn't think you would mind. It was just a few coins!''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''P-please, Grigorii. I-I-I didn't think you would mind. It was just a few coins!''
	Grigorii grabbed the man's head.		Grigorii grabbed the man's head.
	*'''Grigorii:''' ''Shh shh ... I understand. It's not your fault, it was mine, for thinking you had anything but empty air between your ears.''		*'''Grigorii:''' ''Shh shh... I understand. It's not your fault, it was mine, for thinking you had anything but empty air between your ears.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''With all the silver I've given you, I have nothing left to feed my children, let alone myself. Please, understand.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''With all the silver I've given you, I have nothing left to feed my children, let alone myself. Please, understand.''
	Grigorii took out his [[Short blade\|dagger]].		Grigorii took out his [[Short blade\|dagger]].