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<blockquote data-quote="Bob Aberton" data-source="post: 1154234" data-attributes="member: 1518"><p>Malthas,</p><p></p><p>"A ride would be welcome, Mr. Swifthand," the Captain calls back. "Seein' as I'm already late fer tea with Mr. Arfaliunium!"</p><p></p><p>He wades through the river and climbs into the boat.</p><p></p><p>"We'd better be leavin' soon's we can an' still be polite," he says. "I've no idea how prone these Grugach are t' changin' their minds, an' I've no desire t' find out."</p><p></p><p>Nicodemus & Jonah,</p><p></p><p>The chief's lieutenant is clearly upset. </p><p></p><p>"O Light of our Brethren," he begins deferentially. "Is this wise? These men..."</p><p></p><p>"...are not part of our quarrel with the clam-diggers, for all that they are from Across the Sea," the chief finishes. "It is my judgement that they be allowed safe passage. Do you question my judgement?"</p><p></p><p>Faced with a clear challenge, the lieutenant is forced to back down.</p><p></p><p>"I would not dream of questioning your judgement, O Light of our Brethren," he replies, with just a hint of exasperation.</p><p></p><p>"Your chance for glory in battle will come later," the chief says, softening his chastisement. "But there is no glory in the slaughter of innocent bystanders. These men follow the sea, and only the winds of chance have brought them here. Your arrows will taste blood, my Right Hand, but it will be the blood of clamdiggers."</p><p></p><p>The chieftain knows how to handle his men. Though his lieutenant remains put-out, he offers no more direct challenge to his leader's decision.</p><p></p><p>Malachi,</p><p></p><p>The elven chieftain appears to have handled the situation admirably. His lieutenant leaves off his arguments, and appears to acquiesce to his chief's judgement, though his expression remains sullen.</p><p></p><p>The Grugach, too, seem to have been impressed by your bearing; none offer any sort of challenge to you, instead giving way a few steps in deference when you move forward.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, the Captain & Jonah wade into the river, attempting to be inconspicuous, and climb into the boat.</p><p></p><p>"I owe you a great deal, Mr. Legba," the Captain says, extending his hand as he passes by. "I can't get out of this place soon enough t' suit me."</p><p></p><p>All,</p><p></p><p>At long last, after yet another conversation upon which your lives quite possibly hinge, the elven chieftain, Heart-of-Ten-Thousand-Oaks mounts the riverbank and turns to you with his arms spread wide. </p><p></p><p>"I have fulfill my promise to you men of the Sea," he says. "Your Kep-tan is safe, and you have safe passage back to Standishtown. Now you go back to the clamdigger's town, and you tell them, you tell them that our word is as good as theirs. You tell the clamdiggers that we Brethren have as much honor as any round-ears. </p><p></p><p>Fare you well, men of the Sea. Perhaps we meet again in happier times, but I think not. Our sun is fading, and the light of the Men-From-Across-The-Sea is a bleak dawn to our eyes."</p><p></p><p>As the boat rounds the bend, back downriver towards Standishtown once more, you hear the chieftain's voice follow you:</p><p></p><p>"Tell them we Brethren are an honorable people..."</p><p></p><p>(OOC All: Now, how's that for some satisfactory closure to this chapter, eh? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bob Aberton, post: 1154234, member: 1518"] Malthas, "A ride would be welcome, Mr. Swifthand," the Captain calls back. "Seein' as I'm already late fer tea with Mr. Arfaliunium!" He wades through the river and climbs into the boat. "We'd better be leavin' soon's we can an' still be polite," he says. "I've no idea how prone these Grugach are t' changin' their minds, an' I've no desire t' find out." Nicodemus & Jonah, The chief's lieutenant is clearly upset. "O Light of our Brethren," he begins deferentially. "Is this wise? These men..." "...are not part of our quarrel with the clam-diggers, for all that they are from Across the Sea," the chief finishes. "It is my judgement that they be allowed safe passage. Do you question my judgement?" Faced with a clear challenge, the lieutenant is forced to back down. "I would not dream of questioning your judgement, O Light of our Brethren," he replies, with just a hint of exasperation. "Your chance for glory in battle will come later," the chief says, softening his chastisement. "But there is no glory in the slaughter of innocent bystanders. These men follow the sea, and only the winds of chance have brought them here. Your arrows will taste blood, my Right Hand, but it will be the blood of clamdiggers." The chieftain knows how to handle his men. Though his lieutenant remains put-out, he offers no more direct challenge to his leader's decision. Malachi, The elven chieftain appears to have handled the situation admirably. His lieutenant leaves off his arguments, and appears to acquiesce to his chief's judgement, though his expression remains sullen. The Grugach, too, seem to have been impressed by your bearing; none offer any sort of challenge to you, instead giving way a few steps in deference when you move forward. Meanwhile, the Captain & Jonah wade into the river, attempting to be inconspicuous, and climb into the boat. "I owe you a great deal, Mr. Legba," the Captain says, extending his hand as he passes by. "I can't get out of this place soon enough t' suit me." All, At long last, after yet another conversation upon which your lives quite possibly hinge, the elven chieftain, Heart-of-Ten-Thousand-Oaks mounts the riverbank and turns to you with his arms spread wide. "I have fulfill my promise to you men of the Sea," he says. "Your Kep-tan is safe, and you have safe passage back to Standishtown. Now you go back to the clamdigger's town, and you tell them, you tell them that our word is as good as theirs. You tell the clamdiggers that we Brethren have as much honor as any round-ears. Fare you well, men of the Sea. Perhaps we meet again in happier times, but I think not. Our sun is fading, and the light of the Men-From-Across-The-Sea is a bleak dawn to our eyes." As the boat rounds the bend, back downriver towards Standishtown once more, you hear the chieftain's voice follow you: "Tell them we Brethren are an honorable people..." (OOC All: Now, how's that for some satisfactory closure to this chapter, eh? ;) ) [/QUOTE]
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