The Fall of the Cartesian

What are the consequences of refusing the will of the Lords of Order or Lords of Chaos?

Summary
The Cartesian, Connor Duran, refuses an order to kill Rira Gonzalez, a woman of great potential power. What follows is the consequences of that decision.

Scenes

 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 1 - Lazare attempts to recruit Rira Gonzalez, only to be stifled by the Cartesian and several other heroes. Connor refuses an order to kill Rira, and has his powers as the Cartesian taken away by Lord Antherion - one of the Lords of Order
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 2 - Raven meets with Connor to discuss the situation.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 3 - Rira's natural talent becomes apparent.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 4 - Rira runs afoul of the Harrisburg Hellions as well as the new Cartesian, Connor's replacement.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 5 - Raven meets with Connor again, for another conversation, this time leading to learning more about each of their backgrounds.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 6 - Plans are laid out.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 7 - A summit is called, and bargains are made.
 * Log:The Fall of the Cartesian, Scene 8 - Raven meets with Connor again to talk about the end result. And there's a hint of a discussion which will eventually lead to the creation of The Travelers.

Aftermath
Both Chaos and Order agreed to bide their time in regards to Rira. And Connor created technological gear to replace some of the powers that he has lost.