Falsely Accused (TNC3-3)

Episode presumably took place in October of 2002.

Brief

Dorian is accused of the murder of Rajiv Djenispool, son of Syl-Pasha Bahlaid Djenispool, and heir apparent to the throne of Calimshan. But he didn't do it. So the question, who did? Who is framing him? Why? And just how bad is Dorian going to kick their asses when he finds out?

Story

Chronicles of Fate

The short-lived document "Chronicles of Fate", which provided a highly-detailed story for episodes 1 and 2, sadly cuts off in the middle of this episode.

Here is what was written, for posterity:

Just then, Leon runs down the stairs. Apparently some city officials have showed up. Sure enough, they barge in and arrest Dorian. They also apprehend Den for questioning. It turns out Dorian is on trial for the murder of Rajiv Djenispool.

:They bail him out, using his own money. He claims himself as his own counsel, and, through a loophole, is allowed to stay in his own home.

DM Documents

Some documents exist to describe this episode. They may contain apocryphal information. They are presented here only for posterity:

Court date
March 21, 1377
Presiding
High Magister Busiv Kahad
Accused
Dorian Adricus, citizen of Calimport
Charge
Murder of Rajiv Djenispool, high treason
Prosecuting
The people of Calimshan, represented by attorney Khalid Saspechi
Defending
Dorian Adricus, represented by himself

His most holy majesty, Pasha Bahlaid Djenispool, overseeing the proceedings.

====Means====

The foul murder was committed through magic. Rajiv Djenispool was found deceased on the evening of blee, with no apparent cause of death.

An inquiry, under the direction of Court Wizard Senior Beldir Morcanus, searched the residence of Dorian Adricus and apprehended his spellbook. They found that Dorian Adricus had use of a spell known as Nybor’s Wrathful Castigation, designed originally by the late Zulkir Nybor of Thay. Red Wizard Mierov Karssond, representing the Calimport enclave, will testify to overseeing the sale of a magical scroll containing instructions for the casting of the spell to one Dorian Adricus, on or about the date of 3 Alturiak, 1377.

The inquiry found that magic had rendered Rajiv Djenispool impossible to resurrect. Dorian has a spell to bind souls in his spellbook. (Where is the gem, Dorian?).

====Motive====

Dorian was paying Rajiv Djenispool a series of bribes for political power. When Rajiv continuously failed to deliver, Dorian, in a fit of rage, assassinated him.

It began with a series of magical communication spells, offering magical items and sums of gold as “gifts”. Dorian then arranged to meet Rajiv on 18 Alturiak 1377. Eyewitnesses (Murik Siv and Patel Kossak) will testify as to Rajiv’s mysterious disappearance for two hours on that date. It is not known what was exchanged.

====Opportunity====

They met again on 24 Alturiak and 1 Ches. Finally, Dorian arranged a final meeting. Eyewitness Markel Subek, mage guild member in high standing, clearly saw Dorian and a man he is reasonably sure was Prince Rajiv Djenispool arguing in Dorian’s courtyard. They went inside, and he followed, intending to deliver an invitation to the guild to Dorian personally. The door was answered by a servant, who claimed Dorian was not home. This was the last anyone saw of Rajiv Djenispool alive.

====Precautions====

To insure a fair and just trial, clerics of Ilmater, Tyr, and Azuth shall use their magic to ensure no lie is spoken by either the prosecution or the defense, and to ensure no truth is kept from justice by witnesses.

====Process====