Aelwynn

[Dice4Hire]

"Now as to your question... I imagine we are all familiar with the common tale: how the folk of Durul forged a deal with devils in exchange for the Dragon Plague. And that this resulted in the dragons being... "denied" did you say? I wonder if you'd speak of them so if you'd seen their generous rule first hand. In any case, did you have anything to add to the story? Some rare bit of lore not commonly known? By all means, do share, for it may be that knowledge will mean the difference between success and failure."

The man looks a bit angry at the dismissal of the Dragon's rule and says, "And you were there? I think not. But no matter, we can discuss that at leisure at another time."

"As for lore, what lore do you bring to the table? Do any of you have any details of the pact?"

OOC: Anyone want to try some skill rolls?

 

[Dice4Hire]

Paelias quietly sits in his shadowy spot he somehow found in the otherwise well-lit room... or did he bring the shadows with him. At first he is mildly disgusted of the frailty of the man before him. His people are not as vulnerable to the rigors of time.

But this piece of lost devil-lore seems quite interesting. Glad that Qinik does the talking and questioning, he leans back, waiting for the answers.

OOC: I'll assume he entered with room with the others, instead of just appearing there.

 

[Goken100]

The man looks a bit angry at the dismissal of the Dragon's rule and says, "And you were there? I think not. But no matter, we can discuss that at leisure at another time."

"As for lore, what lore do you bring to the table? Do any of you have any details of the pact?"

OOC: Anyone want to try some skill rolls?

At this question, Qinik smirks and takes out his pipe. After lighting and puffing a few times, he leans back and smiles generously at Orwin. "Oh, you wish to hear what WE know of the pact? Well, I'm not sure if you were aware, but I happen to be one of the foremost experts on the subject within the Silver Society. I choose my quests by how likely they are to yield new insights on the subject, as I have in this case. And in the spirit of cooperation, and I willing to share much of what I have learned with you, provided the sentiment is returned."

Qinik goes on to provide some, but not all, of his carefully learned lore on the subject. He is careful to omit anything hinting at his interest in reversing the pact.

Pact of Durul knowledge (1d20+15=28)

 

[Walking Dad]

OOC: I'll assume he entered with room with the others, instead of just appearing there.

OOC: This is what I assumed. Sorry to just jump in this way. I will try to add a proper background soon. The last 3 weeks were much more taxing than usual. I have to apologize.

 

[Dice4Hire]

I'll wait 24 hours and then advance.

 

[Dice4Hire]

At this question, Qinik smirks and takes out his pipe. After lighting and puffing a few times, he leans back and smiles generously at Orwin. "Oh, you wish to hear what WE know of the pact? Well, I'm not sure if you were aware, but I happen to be one of the foremost experts on the subject within the Silver Society. I choose my quests by how likely they are to yield new insights on the subject, as I have in this case. And in the spirit of cooperation, and I willing to share much of what I have learned with you, provided the sentiment is returned."

Qinik goes on to provide some, but not all, of his carefully learned lore on the subject. He is careful to omit anything hinting at his interest in reversing the pact.

Pact of Durul knowledge (1d20+15=28)

The problem is no one really knows much about the pact, even the greatest experts. The pact has been tightly held and only a few were aware of everything in the workings. He knows the basics

The nobles got the dragon Plague from the devils as a major reward
The nobles were transformed into part devils as a reward or punishment (point of view).
The nobles got a lot of magical power that they used to consolidate their rule.

And more advanced information

There are three different groups of Tieflings in Durul and they do not really get along.
The pact is typically hereditary, but not always. No one is really sure why.
The devils take a certain percentage of young Tieflings, and they disappear.

There are lots of nasty storeis, but most of those are fabrications.

 

[Dice4Hire]

OOC: This is what I assumed. Sorry to just jump in this way. I will try to add a proper background soon. The last 3 weeks were much more taxing than usual. I have to apologize.

No problem. Onwards and upwards everyone.

 

[Goken100]

The problem is no one really knows much about the pact, even the greatest experts. The pact has been tightly held and only a few were aware of everything in the workings. He knows the basics

The nobles got the dragon Plague from the devils as a major reward
The nobles were transformed into part devils as a reward or punishment (point of view).
The nobles got a lot of magical power that they used to consolidate their rule.

And more advanced information

There are three different groups of Tieflings in Durul and they do not really get along.
The pact is typically hereditary, but not always. No one is really sure why.
The devils take a certain percentage of young Tieflings, and they disappear.

There are lots of nasty storeis, but most of those are fabrications.

Qinik will share all of this with those in the room. "Some of this knowledge is dangerous if shared where a Tiefling might overhear, so I recommend caution. One can understand why the nobles of Durul do not want it known that the Tiefling curse is not always passed on to the next generation in the typical manner. Does it suggest that the Tiefling line could come to an end under the right circumstances? Dangerous knowledge indeed.

So too is it not widely known that the Tiefling lords squabble among themselves in three major factions, a fact that could be used to the advantage for those that wish to oppose the folk of Durul in some way. Most interesting to me is the disappearance of young Tieflings at the hands of devils. This speaks to some ongoing price that must be paid. What should happen if this price were not paid? I'd certainly like to know, and I wonder if the object that we seek might give answer.

Tell us, friend Orwin. To what end to you seek to gather Durul objects of fell devil bargains? Perhaps you seek to reverse the Dragon Curse somehow, inviting those mighty creatures back to these lands?"

Qinik waits for their host to proceed

 

[Maddness]

There was a growel from Gerok, "Any who deal with devils deserve punishment. Their kind cannot be trusted in any capacity, Why any being on earth with an ounce of sense would lower themselves to committing such acts, especilly upon their own people?"

 

[Walking Dad]

Pelias Blueshadow

"I'm not saying that this isn't fascinating, but what should we do? Why were we summoned? If only to present our knowledge... Qinik has done that. Or is there something else that requires our special abilities?" Pelias asks openly. He is not a friend of idle talk.