As some of you may have seen, there is an individual by the name of Lyre who has made it public knowledge that they will be attempting an art theft. If you have any information on this person and where we might be able to find them, please let us know so they can be brought in. In addition, I would like to reach out to the Ivory Peony Trading Company to see if I can assist in increasing their security. If anyone would like to join me in that, I would appreciate the help. If anyone has any other ideas or paths they would like to pursue to help catch this person, feel free to reach out here for assistance.
Squire Keladry Aybara
Private of the Baronial Guard
Okay. So after an investigation of this Trading Company by myself and Viceroy Starling, we have discovered they are a smuggling front. The Guard has been informed and there is currently a full investigation into the company. I have confiscated the painting for the time being. It is in an undisclosed location at the moment, however I am looking for somewhere much safer it can be brought to so it can be bait for this thief since I am sure they will still be making an attempt at acquiring it for themselves. If anyone has any ideas of locations that will help give us a better advantage when it comes to catching this thief, I am more than willing to have it brought somewhere else. This painting was stolen from a museum in Anoch around 30 years ago. The Trading Company was trying to pass it off as a replica to us when we got there, however further investigation into it revealed that this is, in fact, the original that had gone missing. The current plan is to bait the thief with it so they can be arrested and then have it returned to where it belongs in a museum. I will be around to help with planning and am easily reached by raven if you have any questions about our trip to the Trading Company.
Squire Keladry Aybara
Private of the Baronial Guard
I would like to offer my assistance as well. Jackdaw can attest to my skills, if that is necessary.
-Reyna Deldragon
[OOG: Not Narcissus] I would put myself on the task of helping with such an alluring situation. Apprehending or preventing such a phantom thief (regardless of what happens to the person in question) would do a great deal for my reputation as a Bounty Hunter and would make a great story to tell. I'll conform to whatever the requests of this task are, for those that are worried. Glory to Enax! Enku
I'm willing to help, give this person a talking to. Didn't check with me to see if it was okay to commit crimes, and that's just not okay. - Jackdaw
Squire Keladry,
I am fortunate to have a substantial amount of information regarding this caper, considering my degree of familiarity with the soon-to-be perpetrator. Lyre is a friend of mine, though I do not condone their behavior. Lyre is a self-proclaimed Phantom Thief, stealing not for the monetary benefit, but for the notoriety they obtain through the act. Typically, they select their targets based on their relative wealth and proclivity towards frivolous spending. They've mentioned to me before that they only steal what they believe the owner "wouldn't miss," although their judgment in this regard may be somewhat skewed. As someone who has apprehended one of their heists previously, I am well-acquainted with their strategies and related skillsets. I am more than happy to volunteer my assistance in planning protective measures for the painting, as well as apprehending them. (fortunately, they have no ill will towards me for intercepting their thievery in the past, so this shouldn't be an issue.) We will, however, need a team of multiple people. I would recommend assembling a group with varied skillsets, as I have yet to fully understand the illusion magic they levy against their adversaries. Sincerely,