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"All will soon be made clear, but I can give you this: our killer is here with us, in this very room." ~ Alquist Proft

Proft brushed past the guards and introduced himself as "the great Detective Proft" without a hint of irony, then identified the culprit within minutes.

"Why would a little thing like death stop me from running the Syndicate? I'm going to be here for a long, long time."

"Never parley near high windows." ~ Teysa

"It's not a matter of what I know. It's a matter of making it worth my while to tell you."

Parties at Karlov Manor are strictly invitation only.

In a city as old as Ravnica, history takes on a life of its ow ~ even when you least expect it.

"The desperate will tread unexpected paths. Be prepared to follow." ~ Tam Sennic, Ezrim's second-in-command

"Call the Boros if you want. While they figure out if they have enough people to send a patrol, I'll be out clobbering the lowlifes who robbed you."

"I was never here."

Teysa trusts only those for whom money has no meaning.

"If you're thinking only one step ahead, you're already falling behind." ~ Teysa

Kaya clung to the cords of the barrier ward with all her might, trapping the thrashing dryad like a fly in a spider's web.

"It's amazing how efficient a detective you can be when you're not slowed down by things like self-preservation or walls."

"You there, halt! The gallery is closed. Wait—what are you doing?"

A rare and beloved exception to the Agency's "no one is above suspicion" rule.

When cunning fails, there's always violence.

"You know, Proft, I've done a lot of questionable things in my life, but helping a pompous detective save lives is a new low, even for me."

"If the perfect evidence appears at your feet, your first task is to rule out misdirection." ~ The Ravnican Agency of Magicological Investigations handbook

For all their differences, Kaya, Kellan, and Agrus Kos agreed on one thing: none of them would rest until Teysa's murderer was brought to justice.

He makes sure no one sets foot in a fresh crime scene—not even himself.

"I appreciate working with associates whose greatest loyalty is to the job at hand." ~ Skurad of the Foundway Associates

Scientists from the Simic Combine are regularly seconded to various detective agencies in hopes that sharing their expertise will improve the guild's tarnished reputation.

By the time they noticed the missing vials, Glovax was three fathoms away.

"You must have known all those lies would catch up to you eventually."

"It's a rare privilege to investigate one's own death."

"There can be many motives and opportunities, but there is always only one truth."

Each time he replayed the attack in his mind, new details emerged.

Proft lit up like a man who had just been handed a glorious and unexpected gift. "I know who's responsible for this," he said. "And I can prove it."

"Half the city had motive. Time to narrow down who also had the means and opportunity."

"Glad to see you made it in one piece. Next time, try not looking so obviously nervous." ~ Linghu of the Foundway Associates

They always think they're better than the local investigators. They're usually right.

"Oh, good, another case with too many victims and not enough clues."

"We'll get their statements after they defrost." ~ Dvika of the Foundway Associates

"Bring up the particulars from yesterday's altercation, and enhance."

"Merle had the motive, but Blovinac was the one caught with the murder weapon. And who was the seven-foot-tall hooded figure? This case is a mess!"

At Proft's command, an ethereal model of the ransacked workshop sprang into being, every detail perfectly recreated. He'd missed something—he knew it—but what?

"Hm. That's weird."

Proft had never been a by-the-book investigator, but even he never expected to find himself breaking a notorious assassin out of a maximum-security Azorius holding cell.

"Well, cause of death seems pretty straightforward, but what else can you tell me, friend?"

"Never rely on secondhand description. Always review the memory yourself." ~ Lazav

"Four Dead in Zombie Leech Attack, Dozens Nauseated" ~ *Tenth District Times* headline

In her line of work, the dead are often better sources than the living.

Etrata had committed dozens of murders, all of which she recalled in perfect, loving detail. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember killing Zegana.

"Ooh, this one does look nasty. Maybe they'll send Proft!"

As the days grew longer, so did the list of missing persons.

"Eyewitness testimony, coming right up! Just let me finish regenerating their eyes." ~ Nelo, Agency coroner

"'Did I do it?' You'll have to be more specific."

Laughter and conversation trailed off as the revelers gathered around Zegana's body. Three things quickly became clear: it was a murder, the killer was likely among them, and Teysa's party was definitely over.

"When you can't erase your own trail, leave as many false ones as possible." ~ Etrata

"Corpses are pulled from the undercity canals every day. They'll assume one's mine."

"Blasted sketch artist did too good a job. Looks like it's time for me to lie low for a little while."

Every week, the necropsy lab's unclaimed bodies are transferred to the Golgari for "recycling."

"Proft has been poking his nose where it doesn't belong. I want him out of the way." ~ Judith, to Massacre Girl

"Isn't it gorgeous? It's my most efficient corpse eliminator! One head bites while the other chews." ~ Glogus, Golgari leechbreeder

"I'd offer your dog a treat, but I'm afraid I don't have any appendages to spare." ~ Alquist Proft, to Judith

Judith's plan was close to fruition. She couldn't have Agrus get in the way.

"Poison this deadly is only used by the Ochran. Either the Golgari are behind this, or someone wants us to think they are."

With their guild shunned for opening the doors to Phyrexia, some among the Golgari embraced their status as pariahs and took out their bitterness on all who crossed their paths.

Obtaining evidence through the "proper" channels can take weeks of paperwork. Sometimes justice just can't wait.

"I'm afraid your investigation has reached a dead end."

Determining the culprit was not difficult. Getting him to stop committing the crime long enough to be arrested, however, was a massive challenge.

"Wait, stop! I've been framed! Extremely convincingly!"

Etrata evaded the Boros arresters and Azorius lawmages, but not even a master assassin could give Kaya the slip.

"How could I have missed it? The answer was right in front of me all along!"

Monax knew attacking the detective was a reckless move, but he was at the end of his rope.

"But then he peeled off the mask, revealing a sight that made Groja's blood run cold—Brulu was actually Vogos in disguise!"

After the attempt on Aurelia's life, she gave the Agency an ultimatum: solve the case in twenty-four hours, or the Boros Legion would declare war on the Cult of Rakdos.

Astronomical wealth hinders peaceful succession.

It's hard to keep the peace if you can't even control your temper.

"Why doesn't Kylox put an off switch on these things?!"

"In her defense, thopters are very fun to smash." ~ Udol of the Foundway Associates

"When you can't show your own face, try one of mine!"

After the eleventh consecutive thopter failed to return from Gruul territory, she developed a disposable model.

"Whoops, this isn't my street! Don't mind me! I'll just be on my way while you enjoy your . . . very sharp knives."

The only warning was the faint smell of burning plasma.

"In a city this big, anyone can blend in." ~ Imel of the Foundway Associates

"Maybe they're following someone else," Alvis thought to himself, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.

"Let's get this party started."

He's gonna crack this thing wide open.

"Thopters are but one option in our suite of autonomous surveillance solutions." ~ Kylox

"I did it! Double—no, triple homicide! In a building I set on fire. Yep, all me."

She realized that she could not, in fact, handle the truth.

"Clearly someone wanted us to find this." ~ Runubi of the Foundway Associates

"I won't waste my time hunting down petty thieves while my brother's killer still walks free."

"Could someone bring me more evidence markers? Like . . . a lot more?"

Trostani was as regal and vibrant as ever, but Kaya couldn't shake the sense that there was something off, some discordant note lurking deep within the chorus.

"In your search for a suspect, never forget that the most important person is the victim." ~ Ezrim, Agency chief

The bite at the end of the tunnel.

"What is this? An ambush or a staring contest?" Kaya taunted. As if in answer, the robed figure lunged forward.

"Apologies for using you like a stepladder. On the other hand, thank you, you're a wonderful stepladder!"

The spider just loved how the gems twinkled, and the high-class prey they attracted.

"Keen eyes and an analytical mind are some of a detective's most important tools. As is a mean left hook." ~ Senior Inspector Holjo

The trees look beautiful... until they look back.

He's all ears.

A reliable, general-purpose toxin is a handy way to save on belt space.

"Stand aside, nobodies."

"Whatever broke out of here is *at least* half bear... and I'd say some lizard as well."

"Running doesn't prove guilt, but innocent people don't typically flee into the North Ridge Forest." ~ Alst of the Foundway Associates

The gardens around Karlov Manor are oddly bereft of birdsong.

"When your perp goes underground, I know where to find 'em."

"I want eyes on the scene of the crime, day and night. I have a feeling our killer won't be able to resist coming back." ~ Thare of the Foundway Associates

Seeking intact evidence in the Rubblebelt is a fool's errand.

"Eventually I'll give retirement another shot. But not today."

His claws tear at the foundations of civilization.

"Not just any floriculturist can grow this caliber of nightbloom. We're looking for a rooftop hothouse with quite particular conditions." ~ Dr. A of the Foundway Associates

"People are being brainwashed into these attacks. We must find the puppet master." ~ Alquist Proft

"When you said I could learn a lot from a corpse, I have to admit I wasn't expecting it to lecture me on forensic procedure." ~ Kellan, to Ezrim

Teysa's security was unrivaled. Etrata was locked up. Kaya was left with nothing but multiplying questions... and a dead friend.

It's a crime lab in a bag.

"Suspect spotted at the Tin Street Market, Yescu Street entrance. And the Oak Street entrance. And somehow also in Lobar Alley!" ~ Avult of the Foundway Associates

"Let's gather what we can before the Golgari tidy up the scene."

Only too late did the Agency custodians realize the device had not been inactive—it was just waiting for the right trigger.

The roots of Vitu-Ghazi allowed Trostani to reach every crack and crevice in the city.

"I don't make my living hiding the truth, detective. I shout it from the stage."

After heavy casualties in the Phyrexian invasion, the Boros mage-priests trained as many rank-and-file soldiers as possible to wield the Legion's legendary battle magic.

"Well, if it isn't mean old Mr. Larchbottom, who's always been so eager to have the only dumpling stall in Oxblood Alley."

"Lies fester and flourish in shadow. Our job is to bathe them in light." ~ Ezrim, Agency chief

No guest was permitted to leave before being questioned in an Azorius verity circle.

"Yep. It's a vase, all right."

"Finally, a performance worthy of my applause!"

"Many have tried to subjugate Ravnica. All have failed. All will fail." ~ Museum of Ravnican History

"Remind me to send the biomancer team a gift basket." ~ Olana, Simic field researcher

Like any Ravnican denizen, it decided to visit Plaza West for lunch.

Notice: Guests of Hellbender may be exposed to occasional bursts of flame.

Rakdos snitches rarely survive to get stitches.

Taking a secret to your grave still doesn't make it safe from the Orzhov.

The great meditation garden of Sumala was no place for Ravnica's rising crime wave, and he would keep it that way.

"The lawmages are trying to hush it up, but I'm telling you—the guard didn't fall off that balcony. He was pushed!"

Loot's easy to divide by one.

Tangled in the heart of Vitu-Ghazi, they guard their secrets from eager ears.

"The Golgari can read the dead like a newspaper." ~ Taboro of the Foundway Associates

While Aurelia mustered the Boros Legion, Kaya and Kellan raced against the clock, desperate to stave off a war the guilds might not survive.

"Hoarding supplies, profiting from death and destruction, colluding with the invaders—every one of them betrayed Ravnica in its time of greatest need. They all deserved to die. And I'm not done yet!"

The empty graves grew tired of waiting for bodies to fill them and set out to make some.

A true crime of fashion.

It recovers precious jewelry, murder weapons, and discarded food tins with equal excitement.

"These footprints mean only one thing: the streetcleaner is running late!" ~ Argyle, Agency junior detective

"I am once again bursting with discarded theories. Disposal imminent."

"I find that my greatest insights rarely arrive when my ears are cold." ~ Senior Inspector Holjo

No self-respecting criminal has a basement with only one exit.

"Well, this clearly didn't come from anyone I know..."

"Look, buddy, you're not in trouble. I just wanna ask you a questio—"

Thopters don't take breaks, and neither does he.

"He was scheduled to meet me tomorrow with something important to share. This was no coincidence." ~ Algrom of the Foundway Associates

"Hey, kiddo. Your ride's here."

"Er, sir, we could try to cite him for mishandling evidence, but I'm not sure he technically has hands." ~ Argyle, Agency junior detective

"Well, this clearly didn't come from anyone I know..."

"One of these people is the mastermind. I wonder, do they still believe they won't be caught?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"The Azorius are too obsessed with facts to see the truth that knits them together. They'll never solve this case unless I step in." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Honestly, the real surprise would be if a powerful member of the Orzhov *didn't* hang around after their demise." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"With the treacherous Oba separated from her sisters, I'm hopeful that Trostani will, in some form, eventually recover." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"It's not so bad working with Etrata. She's taciturn, and she has saved my life twice today." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"The Agency's detectives will eliminate the false leads. I will find the truth." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Of course! It was all so obvious. I should have made the connection days ago." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"As I suspected, Kylox had prepared a secret exit. But the question remains: Did he escape his assailants or was he taken against his will?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"The Azorius will be annoyed with me for breaking out their star suspect, but what else is new." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Etrata claims she has no memory of committing the murder. Somehow, I believe she's telling the truth." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"The manner of death, the way the body was displayed, the carefully arranged guild emblems . . . someone is trying to send a message." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Something about Massacre Girl's brazen attack doesn't make sense. Why would the Cult of Rakdos be involved at all?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"If she's innocent, as she so vehemently claims, why did she run?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"I suppose, from Aurelia's perspective, she was being generous by giving us one entire day to solve the most complex case in Ravnican history." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"More bizarre metaphors about rot and renewal. Wildly unhelpful." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Kaya and Kellan were attacked today! This is excellent news. Clearly we are on the trail of the true killer." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Mind control—anyone could be a threat!" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Etrata was in custody long before Teysa was killed. It's impossible that she could be the culprit." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Oh gods, here come the verity circles. Do the Azorius ever tire of them?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"I fear a war between the guilds is exactly what our killer wants. Who could stand to benefit from such destruction?" ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

"Oba fought Realmbreaker's corruption alone, hiding her pain even from her sisters. Even after everything she's done, I can't hate her. I pity her." ~ Alquist Proft, case notes

CHARISMATIC AND WELL CONNECTED. KNOWS THEIR WORTH AND CHARGES ACCORDINGLY.

NO HELP. ANSWERED QUESTIONS WITH A MIX OF HISSING AND DROOL.

CURRENTLY DEFINES ITS NEIGHBORHOOD AS ALL OF DISTRICTS EIGHT AND NINE, EXTENDING LATELY INTO PARTS OF THE TENTH.

A GREAT BOON TO HAVE AN ANGEL ON HAND, BUT HIGHLY SUSPECT SHE REPORTS INFORMATION TO AURELIA BEFORE US.

INVARIABLY REACHES THE CORRECTnCONCLUSION. CANNOT BE RUSHED.

INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS: IMPECCABLE. PEOPLE SKILLS: LACKING.

IDENTITY UNKNOWN. BODY COUNT UNKNOWN BUT POTENTIALLY IN THE DOZENS.

JUST LET THE GOLGARI DEAL WITH IT.

PATIENT AND SURPRISINGLY CLEVER, THOUGH HE DOES NEED TO BE REMINDED NOT TO EAT THE CORPSES.

OWNER AND STAR OF HELLBENDER. A TRENDSETTER IN BOTH FASHION AND VIOLENCE.

DO NOT APPROACH. STAY A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY, AND THEN TAKE FIVE MORE STEPS BACK.

CHAOTIC, BUT SURPRISINGLY FEARLESS. OFTEN SEEN IN THE COMPANY OF A STRANGELY INTELLIGENT HOUND.

AN ACTUAL SIGNATORY OF THE ORIGINAL GUILDPACT. OVER 10,000 YEARS OLD, BUT DOESN'T LOOK A DAY OVER 2,500.

KYLOX'S MOST ADVANCED DETECTOR YET. DON'T LET IT NEAR YOUR KEYS.