Red RP ideas & common names, codes, etc

[Elgee]

Phelix came up with something in his reply to the "My Brother's Keeper" RP

 

(you can find the RP here: http://www.dragonmount.com/forums/topic/734-my-brothers-keeper-pt-3-a-sisters-love-repost/ and all new Reds are welcome to post their reaction to the story there).

 

His idea is about a Red code:

 

A slightly built spice merchant saw her in the crowd and began crying out about his “burnt cinnamon for sale.” It was an old code that all Red Ajah eyes and ears knew. Clothiers would offer a sister silk in the color of burnt cinnamon, wise women would offer it in tea, and this man offered to sell it to her.

 

It was not the most important of all Ajah signals, but it was one that spoke of haste still. Approaching the man, Elin asked for the burnt cinnamon, in an eight ounce bag, signalling to the merchant that she had been without contact for eight weeks.

 

“Mistress, the message I was told to pass to any sister who recognized my sign is: The Crimson Banner calls.”

 

I'd like this to be a thread where we can keep record for easy reference and usage of things to use in Red RPs. I'm going to make a 2nd post here, where such things will be kept.

[Elgee]

Ajah Codes:

 

Used by Red Eyes and Ears to signal to Reds that they have a message:

 

a) Burnt Cinnamon: not the most urgent signal, but does speak of haste.

• A hawker could offer burnt cinnamon for sale, a cloth merchant could offer silk in the colour of burnt cinnamon, a wise woman or inn keeper could offer it in tea, etc
• Common answer would be for the Red to use the number of weeks since her last contact with the Tower or an Agent, in her answer; for instance "What would be the price for 5 ounces of burnt cinnamon?"

Coded messages:

 

a) The Crimson Banner calls: All Reds to return to the Tower at their earliest convenience.

 

Inns etc that are "Red Friendly":