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790-2-11-3A Report of suspicious activity, 3rd shift, 11 Zarathus 790, 2nd Aeon PAS

By Sergeant Pol of Ryanstown, 4th Infantry Regiment, Acting Inspector on indefinite assignment in Citadel, Innenstadt Ward

With the increased incidence of homicide in the wards of Centrum and Outro, patrols were pulled from the Innenstadt ward for third shift duties. On my own recognizance, I assembled a team of volunteers for evening duties as we did not wish our ward to be without constabulary presence during the late hours.

Entering through the Inner Gate, we chanced upon a citizen, the Aerenidae known as Seven, assisting two injured resident aliens and one infant. The injured two were May Duran and June Flowers, of the Elder Kingdom known as the Associated Baronies. Ms Flowers is the mother of the child. Ms Duran and Ms Flowers are sisters. They are under orders by Lord Mayor Duke Volgor Obsidrian to remain within Citadel pending the birth of Ms Flowers child. The two sisters are also under investigation into several crimes, including the death of the third Duran sister and some unsolved murders. (See reports 789-5-20-1C, 789-8-16-2A-F, 789-9-12-2C)

The subjects mentioned described their condition as the result of kidnapping and forced imprisonment. Ms Flowers further stated that they had been tortured over the previous two weeks. They described the location of their imprisonment as the Badarian Embassy. The subjects were not able to name any perpetrators, but were willing to provide descriptions of their tormentors. Seven was able to coroborate the story insofar as to the location of the events and subsequent rescue, and to having witnessed the torture of Ms Duran. The trio further stated that another citizen of the Association, Marshal Will Anholly, was either still prisoner or had been murdered by their assailants. Further statements made by the subjects indicated that associates of Ms Seven were still on the scene of the crime. They were reputedly looking for the whereabouts of Marshal Anholly.

I immediately sent a runner to inform my lieutenant. He and a quick response unit were augmented by soldiers of the 10th Cav. Upon arrival, Ms Seven's associates and Marshal Anholly were being threatened by Badarian forces. Due to the intervention by proper law enforcement, we were able to defuse the situation without further bloodshed.

The associates of Ms Sevens at the scene are as follows: Mr Ambrose, also of the Association, sent to assist Marshal Anholly in his apprehension of the Duran sisters for crimes down south, Mr Pendelton 'Tink' Tinkerton, of the Last Crossing Tinkertons, and Ms Runic, also known as the Bloodmistress, owner of The Roost in Centrum.

Hounds brought on scene identified human blood and waste through an alleyway door leading into the embassy. Due to its protected status, we were not able to enter to investigate further. The doorway was indicated by Ms Seven's associates as the point of escape. Marshal Anholly indicated the subterranean cistern where he was held. Ropes left at that crime scene have been handed over to the seers. Marshal Anholly further stated that the perpetrators of his assault and kidnapping were Elven pirates. He was not able to offer names, but recognised them as pirates aboard the Kadje Morsi. Constable Ashori translates this as 'Omen of Death'.

Subsequent investigation led to the kidnapping scenes. These were the homes of the sisters and marshal. The residences were ransacked but no items were taken besides the inhabitants. Clothing and other items were piled upon the floor in an attempt to make the break-in look like a robbery, or like the kidnappers were looking for something. This clumsy attempt at hiding the true nature of the crime was a clear case of an 'orgy of evidence' or 'glut of evidence'. Blood belonging to the victims and evidence of firearm discharge was found on the walls.

Next door to the residence of Marshal Anholly lie another crime scene. The orgy of evidence was present, as were the bodies of the victims. These were Andre Baker and his wife Susanna, and their children: Denise (9), Michael (7), Victoria 'Tory' (4), and Lana (11 months). The bodies had been dead for a week. This corresponds to the timelines offered by Anholly and Flowers. Yesterday would have been little Tory's fourth birthday.

It is the recomendation of this Acting Inspector that the Badarian Embassy be opened for further investigation. Also, the Kadje Morsi is currently in port and should be impounded immediately. Evidence from both locations may provide proof to the story that Badaria is a pirate haven. In any event, agents therein are commiting crimes against residents of Citadel under our Lord Mayor and Duke's purview. If investigation offers any leads that these agents were acting under Badarian authority, or that those ambassadors willingly turned a blind eye to such rogue activities, it is the further recomendation of this Acting Inspector that the embassy's protected status be revoked.

In addition, overnight patrols in Innenstadt should be reinstated. The seat of government should not be befouled by such crimes. Though activity in Innenstadt is not all night as it is with the other two wards, some establishments are still in operation. They should be offered the same expectation of police presence and safety due to any Citadelian.

Finally, I would like to personally commend Ms Seven for her heroic actions of this evening. Her and her associates have done a great service to this great city and to the citizens in residence from the Association.