[Royal Guard] Arrest Under False Pretenses

[Amanda Higgins]

1.IX.479
While on patrol this evening I stepped into the Black Dragon Inn to take a
momentary break and assure that all was well within the inn itself. Upon
entering I observed a woman who, for all intents and purposes appeared to be
a member of the Border Watch. (A full description of Lima Liehr follows). At
the time Tespin Elapidae was neither struggling nor voicing any form of
argument. It was requested that I keep her companion (a full description of
Urs Medved follows) at the inn to reduce the risk of an outbreak. I did not
restrain him, only made a polite request that the "Border Watch" be allowed
to complete her job. The woman did present a warrant, though I, myself, did
not see it, charging, but Tespin Elapidae's companion had knowledge of the
charges, however fraudulent. By his word the Tespin was being charged with:
larceny, smuggling of dangerous goods from a foreign kingdom, and
conspiracy. I admit that I erred and I stand to take responsibility for
Tespin Elapidae's injuries. In my desire to keep the peace I failed to do
just that. I do but request that any forthcoming disciplinary actions wait
until after the apprehension of the persons responsible for this attack.
Upon a later conversation with Lieutenant Sarault she expressed concerns
that the actions taken against Tespin Elapidae might have been out of
retaliation for the Tespin bringing a prominent member of the Menxrukian
cult to justice, resulting in exile of the person, I am inclined to agree
with that concern.

Tespin Elapidae is still learning to speak our language, as well and read
and write it, currently she cannot write at all and read only a little. As
such, I took her verbal report and am recording it here.

Unfortunately she recalls very little of the attack. She claims that she
blacked out prior to the attack, but that she smelled very strong, "bad
chemicals" shortly before. It is my belief that her attackers used ether to
subdue her and prevent the tespin from resisting or using her stone gaze on
them. Like myself, she would recognize the woman's scent, but not much else
other than that. I arranged for a healer to tend to her wounds and as of the
submission of this report she is resting comfortably at the Guardhouse until
she has recovered enough to make the trip home.

Signed,
Kelaria Stormwave
Arms-Recruit
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