Considerations

Why was the TOTO meeting called? Why now?

1. La Camaraderie has been plaguing the Sarmatian Sea trade for a LONG time now. So, why does call on TOTO now?
   1. Maybe they have been calling TOTO, but requests for Special Meetings have been denied? But they could have raised the concerns during the Regular Meetings as well. Those are biannual, after all.
   2. Any of the recent events in and around Raibon?
      • The Appearance of the Town of Hama?
      • The change of the balance of power due to the downfall of the Parvese?
      • The disappearance and reappearance of the moon?
      • The disruption in trade due to the shuttering of the Liaison office of the Mirian Trading Company?
      • Free Theater activity?
      • Mehicanian activity?
      • Rumors of Bartholomew Strandiz IV living there?
      • All of the above?
   3. Why does Senera request for access? Why not Apgar?

Edmar may have been called upon because he recently investigated claims regarding military activity on Raibon, under Article IX Section 4.2 regarding the Enforcement of the Demilitarization of L’Illes Apgarie. This special meeting may have been scheduled in order to hear the report regarding that investigation.

Timeline of events:

• An individual had sent an anonymous report concerning a potential violation of the Treaty of Turain, specifically concerning Article IX Section 1, to the Treaty of Turain Liaison Office at Admiralty’s Helm, Surrey-on-the-Brams.
• A list of potential evidence and claims seemed to have aligned with information gathered by the Royal Seneran Navy outside the designated Demilitarized Zones as defined in Appendix I
• A notice was sent to the Secretariat of the Treaty of Turain Organization, the Kingdom of Senera, would invoke its right under Article IX Section 4.2 to perform a surprise inspection under the guidelines specified in Appendix V of the Treaty.
• In accordance to aforementioned rules, two diplomats duly appointed by the Royal Seneran Diplomatic Corps would be assigned to perform the inspection under assumed identities
• The two diplomats assigned to the task are as follows:
  • Lord Marion Maxwell
  • Lord Edmar Pritchett
• The two diplomats were to meet with the individual that had claimed to have had information on the alleged violations of the Treaty.
• This individual identified herself as Lieutenant Paula Deloitte, who provided credentials associating her rank to the Apgarian Military. It is to be noted that the credentials provided was found to be a forgery. In reality, she was revealed to be Paula Abdul—the infamous actress and notorious criminal listed in the Red Book of Dangerous and Wanted Criminals of Sarmatia. Heretofore, she will be referred to as the Asset.
• The Asset claimed to have gained access to confidential information regarding military operations in Raibon Island, which involved mercenary groups who may have been taking orders from both Major Colonel Matthew Strandiz V, and the retired General General Bartholomew Strandiz IV, the latter of which was reportedly seen on said island.
• The Asset claimed that her superior officers had tried to sweep the matter under the rug, and that she had chosen, despite the risks to her career and her life, she wished to investigate further, and provide evidence directly to the Treaty of Turain Organization, who had the authority to deal with the matter.
• The Asset claimed that she believed that the Seneran authorities would be the ones with the most incentive to correct the matter, as the Demilitarized Zone was directly connected to Seneran waters.
• The Asset claimed that she was able to apply as an apprentice to the renowned actress Helene Nise as cover. Attempts to contact Mrs. Nise were unsuccessful however, as her aides have noted that Mrs. Nise was focused on completing the last stages of the construction of the Grand Guignol, a theater where her new production would have been presented. Said aides however, had confirmed that Paula Deloitte was in their employ.
• The Asset brought the diplomats to different parts of the island to provide evidence of wrongdoing by the Apgarian government. In order to mask our true purpose, she had arranged for us to be part of a tour group.
• The Asset had brought us to various homesteads and buildings on the island where we were to witness alleged Apgarian military personnel who were recruiting magic users on the island. These personnel were in plain clothing, but did show identification upon request. While the manner that they responded to questions were peculiar, the identification they furnished looked authentic.
• The Asset occasionally leaves the tour group to tend to “personal matters”. The diplomat, Lord Pritchett, became curious and followed the Asset in secret. There he had learned that two of the other members of the tour, thespians Nathan Lain and James Cordyn were acquainted with the Asset. They were requesting an expedited audience with Helene Nise with whom they wished to work with. It was during this event that Lord Pritchett heard that the Asset was indeed Paula Abdul, former actress and notorious criminal.
• On the way to Hamlin, the thespians separated from the tour group, supposedly to prepare for a meeting with Mrs. Nise. After which, Lord Pritchett confronted the Asset about her true identity. She immediately confessed the truth about her identity, but said that she was hired to expose the dirt on the island. In fact, if they wanted, she’d arrange for a meeting with her employer.
• The diplomats were surprised when the Asset brought them to the Kraken, the infamous beached ship of Kincade Enterprises. There they were welcomed very lavishly, with the flamboyant Flancer Kincade talking about having a trade deal with Senera, mentioning that they were expanding the Kincade legitimate business, and “putting and end” to the endeavors that their family was known for. It was during this initial meeting where the diplomats were invited to a party. After which, they were to discuss goings-on in the island.
• However, at the day of the party, it became increasingly clear that the Kincades wish to broker some kind of trade deal in exchange for information. The diplomats had no authority over the matter of course, but in the spirit of self-preseivation, they acted accommodating, and accepted their hospitality
• During the party, Lord Pratchett overheard the Asset and Lord Maxwell speaking about a plan, one that would provide a “justification”.
• Lord Pritchett attempted to confront Lord Maxwell about the matter, but he was rebuffed. Lord Maxwell said that he would “bring him into the fold” after the party.
• The party was uneventful until the fateful moment in the hot tub. Flancer Kincade, a member of the Tressemerian Coin Spinners, the Asset, and the diplomats were engaging in small talk, when a young woman called Maryanne joined. She had goaded the Asset to dispense some of her hallucinogenic mushrooms to help people relax. Indeed, those in the bath were so relaxed that they began engaging in sexual activity.
• The matter started getting out of hand, as the playfulness turned into aggressive behavior. Lord Pritchett in particular started engorging Lord Maxwell in his entirety, then Paula Abdul’s sex organs. It was revealed later that Paula Abdul accidentally mixed a container of Moreaux Mushrooms into the bath, leading to the display of cannibalistic behavior.