Shireroth

"We Aren't Functioning Yet!"

The sign still hung from the door. And it was true, the bank wasn't. It was said to be funded partly by the Duke, and this upgrade to the Blackrock Bank was being sidetracked for the war. Still, there was reasonable information suggesting that at least part of the bank was operational already. That is, the vaults.
Andreas and his companion looked at the door. It was locked, of course, but that wouldn't last long. Shall I unlock it? asked his companion telepathically.
Andreas put his eye near the keyhole, and looked in. Nah, just teleport, he said. They each spoke the enchantment and the next second they were inside. His companion, whoas the leader of the Dark Watchers and went by the codename ANG 7, placed the skeleton key he had been holding back in his pocket. It's more dramatic to unlock it, ANG 7 noted. Especially if a guard is just about to come around the corner.
And you get more loot if they don't even bother to check why the doors unlocked because it isn't, Andreas replied. How long is it since you did field work?
Dunno, guild war? came the reply. Though his face was covered, and they were both invisible, Andreas could just tell he was sticking his tongue out at Andreas.

They walked silently down the passage, masking their sounds with a simple air charm. Negotiating their way past the reception desk, already gathering dust, they found the door leading to the vaults. Again, a quick look showed that the other side was empty. They teleported over to hear ...
"Brrrp ... Brrrrp .... Brrrrp"
You said they didn't have alarms! Andreas said angrily.
You said they couldn't detect magic ANG 7 responded.
As long as they can't detect invisibility ... Andreas cautioned, when they heard a guard at the locked door.
"It's locked," he called. He fumbled with keys for a few moments, then opened it, looking in and bearing a shaft of golden light from a torch he carried.
"Nothing. Must have been a false alarm. Boy, these things go at the drop of a hair," he yelled behind him. He closed the door and the light disappeared, leaving only deep shadows.
No more teleport, ANG 7 concluded. Silently they made their way on, into the vaults, until they found one that looked ... interesting.
ANG 7 took out his skeleton key and a lockpick, and got to work on the safe. Precious seconds ticked away, until he said Finished, and, the charm moving to mask the sound of the door also, it slid open. Inside was two small chests, probably containing diamonds and rubies, and in the corner, several scrolls.
Andreas went straight to the scrolls.
They have a Sakat volume in here? he exclaimed. This belongs in the library at Melangia!
Never mind that, ANG 7 replied. We taking this?
Yep, Andreas said. Riches and Knowledge ... what a loot. This'll earn us some points, eh?

Stolen: 2 chests containing diamonds, rubies, and other gems.
5 historical scrolls (minor)
Sakat Histories Scoll volume 65

Harvey Steffke wrote:I'd only assume it's because they don't do anything.

Harvey Steffke wrote:I'd only assume it's because they don't do anything.

Harvey Steffke wrote:Was supposed to be jokey reference to the "WE WANT EVERYTHING, WE DON'T DO ANYTHING" motto, but okay.