Module 17:  Pact

When I say to the Moment flying;
‘Linger a while — thou art so fair!’
Then bind me in thy bonds undying,
And my final ruin I will bear!

-Faust

How did Raina and Lia meet?  What is their relationship?  What is the precise nature of their contract?

Module 17: Pact is a prequel module that aims to answer these questions.

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In Medias Res

Lia crosses the poorly-lit open space, roof high above, lights look strung at random from criss-crossing cables.  The air is chilled, damp, smells of lubricants and machinery; a faint breeze coming down from above, life-support systems struggling with the volume of open space here, circulation assisted by slow-spinning open-bladed fans descending from above.  Ahead, she can hear the thumping of the music from the bar that is her destination, still over one hundred metres away; bass rhythmic noise emanating from a neon-strewn metal block, glow of pink and green ahead.  Nearby, no-one, though figures move in the distance. 

Based on information from a ‘usually reliable’ source she’s come here to meet a man named Kamphet, who she will allegedly know from his trademark red jacket.  Rumour has it, he has unlicensed gems for sale…