Reveal what you've discovered

It is still before dawn when you are awoken by noise in the street. Looking through the solitary window, it seems as though everyone is marshaling in the streets, in arms and armor, rank and file.

"By the gods" you hear James behind you "what did we miss last night?"

"Whatever it is, its not about us, God's be praised" Bruce added as he prepared.

"Not all is well." You add "With all of this occurring, there will be little taste or interest for news of last night."

"You plan on telling someone?" James asked

"I am." You reply

"Youre really going to admit that you tried to steal?"

"The book was offered to us. Thats not a lie. Besides, if Vyrmar is as disliked as it seems, than I'm sure someone will be willing to listen, and I think I know the person"

"Who?" Kraig inquired

"The General he was talking to. If anything, she would be interested to hear about a magical mimic in her kingdom."

"Fair point, lets go."

You get a number of strange looks as you walk through the streets, overcrowded with the soldier-citizens. The hectic nature and stress doesn't end on arrival at the Magus Academy. Groups of men and women in dark blue robes were moving around, compiling books, scrolls, and other memorabilia. You see Adranna, the woman in charge, barking orders and pointing loudly. Taking a deep breath, you hurry towards her.

"Miss Adranna! Excuse me!"

She turns towards you to see the noise, and you see her visibly annoyed at your presence.

"You may refee to me as Grand Aluf, and you're going to have to wait your turn. I dont have time to deal with you and the Brigadier Archivist bickering." She talked without looking at you

"Ma'am, last night Vyrmar tried to kill me, in his office."

Her attention swerved sharply, her severe eyes no fixated on you. Her arms moved behind her back as she walked towards you.

"That's very curious. You had better not be testing me, not today."

"Grand Aluf Adranna" Bruce began "What's going on? Whys the whole kingdom acting like they're about to declare war."

"Because we are, soldier. The Sovereign General's daughter is missing, we suspect kidnapped."

You feel wind clear your chest in gasp. "We're very sorry to hear that. Is there anyway that we might help?"

"You're **** than most here, offering to help a nation that is not your own." The Grand Aluf replied, her voice having grown slightly warmer "For what it's worth, I never trusted Vyrmar, and believe your story. Let us take a visit to his office"

It takes a moment for her to rely orders to her second in command before departing. As before, the office is left open, the Archives taking a different feel during the daytime.

"So, tell me how this all happened. Where was Vyrmar when he tried to kill you"

"That's the thing, it wasnt him."

"Excuse me?" She asked in an angry tone "so help me, if you're wasting my time..."

"Grand Aluf, this way..." Bruce steps forward and leads her to the sight of the incident. There is a pool of iridescent goo on the floor where the mimic was.

"What's this? What happened here?"

"Vyrmar had a mimic here, it was in the shape of a credenza with books."

"You mean the bookcase that had the primer of military tactics?"

You look to the others briefly "no ma'am. It was the last book of the godess Veserae"

She looked confused for a moment, bringing her hand to her chin. "That's very interesting. It seems that this mimic must have been able to read minds, barely, changing its appearance to act as a lure."

"I'd never heard of that before." Kraig added

"Nor I" She responded "But I'd no idea that Vyrmar had such a monster in his possession. This is very troubling, there's more to him than any of us knew. Come on..." She moved ahead to Vyrmar's personal office, busting the door open. The room was barren, only a few pieces of furniture in the room. Any papers, books, or anything else that could be taken by hand were gone.

"Well, that settles it. Come you four, we need to move, and move quickly. This is above us all."

"Forgive me, your grace" James added, fumbling with the proper etiquette "But this settles what? If this is above you, then who are we going to?"

"This involves the Sovereign General. Our Brigadier Archivist has committed treason."