The Velvet Fang, while known for its luxurious ambiance and Liora Vale’s captivating performances, also harbors a darker side. Beneath the glittering surface, the club offers a covert menu of assassination services for those with the necessary connections and discretion. The services are not advertised openly; instead, they are accessed through a network of coded phrases and trusted intermediaries.
Accessing the Menu:
Coded Phrases: To access the assassin services, patrons must use specific phrases or keywords in their conversations with trusted staff members. Examples include "The moon is full" or "The spider weaves." These phrases signal the staff to lead the patron to a hidden area where the menu is revealed.
Introductions: Regulars or those with influential connections can introduce new clients to the services. These introductions are carefully vetted to maintain discretion and security.
Secretive Meetings: Once access is granted, clients are invited to private rooms where they discuss their needs with intermediaries who are skilled in handling such requests.
Assassin Services Menu:
Silent Elimination
Description: Targeted killing with no traces left behind. Perfect for high-profile targets who require a clean exit.
Details: Utilizes skilled assassins trained in stealth and poison. Services include covert entry, execution, and disappearance without attracting unwanted attention.
Price: High – varies based on the target’s profile and security.
Political Sabotage
Description: Disruptive actions against political figures or rivals that can create chaos without direct confrontation.
Details: Includes smear campaigns, false evidence planting, and discreetly undermining political standing. This service can be used to create scandals or shift public perception.
Price: Variable – depends on the complexity and impact of the sabotage.
Retribution
Description: Acts of vengeance against those who have wronged the client. Often used for personal vendettas or settling old scores.
Details: Provides a range of options from direct confrontation to subtle manipulations that lead to the target’s downfall.
Price: High – based on the nature of the retribution.
Disappearing Act
Description: A service designed to make a person vanish from the public eye, effectively erasing their presence and identity.
Details: Includes forging new identities, relocating the target, and ensuring they are untraceable. This service is useful for individuals who wish to escape their past or avoid future threats.
Price: Very High – includes long-term logistical and operational costs.
Information Extraction
Description: Covertly obtaining sensitive information from a target. Ideal for espionage or intelligence gathering.
Details: Employs techniques such as blackmail, coercion, or subtle interrogation. Information is gathered without the target’s knowledge, ensuring minimal risk of exposure.
Price: Variable – depends on the difficulty and sensitivity of the information.
Accessing the Services:
Initial Consultation: Clients undergo a private consultation to discuss their needs and preferences. This ensures the chosen service matches their requirements and the level of risk involved.
Payment and Terms: Payment is often made in advance, with additional fees for particularly risky operations. Terms and conditions are clearly laid out to avoid misunderstandings and ensure the client's expectations are met.
Execution: Once the details are finalized and payment is received, the assigned operatives begin their work. The Velvet Fang ensures that all operations are conducted with utmost professionalism and discretion.
Potential Plot Hook:
Discovery of the Menu:
The adventurers might stumble upon the secret menu either by accident or through a connection to the city’s criminal underworld. This discovery could lead to an investigation into the Velvet Fang’s darker dealings, potentially revealing corruption or a conspiracy that ties into their broader quest.
Infiltration:
To expose or disrupt the clandestine operations, the adventurers might need to infiltrate the Velvet Fang, either by gaining access to the services or by posing as clients themselves. This could involve navigating a web of deceit and danger within the club.
Retribution Mission:
The adventurers might be hired to handle a delicate assassination themselves or to protect a potential target from becoming a victim of the Velvet Fang’s services. This could lead to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the club’s assassins.
Political Intrigue:
The services offered by the Velvet Fang could intersect with political maneuvers, revealing a connection between the assassins’ operations and the city council’s activities, particularly with Liora Vale’s involvement.