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Conspiracy? By the way, Nigel's half-orc friend Mival "Ogrebane" (CG) also wanted to release the orc. [Mival was orphaned and abandoned when he was very young. Fortunately, he was adopted by a kind-hearted human ranger.] Bogg (CG) and Wade (CG) had not cast their vote yet, but they seemed...

Play-By-Play (x2) I had no intention of deceiving the paladin in any way shape or form. However, I was operating under the assumption that killing a useful snitch (and a mook at that) is bad form ... and I never expected her to attack an unarmed prisoner. I did not know that she had a problem...

Pitiful Orc Behavior Also, I did neglect to mention two critical facts. The orc prisoner promised to stop his evil ways while he was blubbering to us. He also specifically begged the "pretty lady" (i.e., the paladin) to spare his life. -Samir

Touché You don't need to necessarily kill anyone to rob a caravan, however I definitely see your point. -Samir

True Dat! (X100) ROFL! :D For the record, I have played LG, NG, CG, LN, CN, NE, and CE. -Samir

187 on the Undercover Orc! I knew that the orc was a bandit; I had absolutely no proof that he was a murderer. -Samir

LotR Props! This is exactly what ran through my mind, when I had Nigel defend the orc prisoner. -Samir

Play-By-Play I did insult her, but only after I perceived her as being psychotic. If I had it to do over again, I probably would have kept a cooler head ... however, I don't think I would have stood by and let an unarmed prisoner get punked during parley. Yes I did ... after the interrogation...

RE: Advice Excellent article; far better than similar "log-jam" pieces I've seen in Dragon. Thanks for the link! :) -Samir

Roll Call: Ethos That's my current theory too. However, only the DM knows for sure (i.e., we don't have access to speak with dead). Wyndess Faithbringer: Aasimar Cleric 3 / Paladin 2 --- (LG) Mival "Ogrebane": Half-Orc Barbarian 3 / Ranger 3 --- (CG) Wade Tysel: Elan Psychic Warrior 2 / Psion 4...

More .... 01. We discussed the matter, but the paladin acted before a decision was ever reached. 02. She gave no input during the interrogation other than criticizing me for speaking Aragrakh. 03. She never suggested anything about the prisoner ... she did however demand his execution (after the...

Masters of a Dead Tongue .... We spoke in Aragrakh because the orc would probably not know it (i.e., it's a very obscure language). We specifically used this draconic patois during the Q&A. -Samir

Word .... Neither really, but to be honest the session made me feel uncomfortable. Talking about it is cathartic and allows me to achieve discernment. Ideally, I'd like to work out differences between my mage and the paladin. After all, I am friends with her player IRL. If I come to the...

Interrogation Conversation Yes, but to be fair we had not firmly decided on a course of action. However, no one openly suggested punishment or execution. In fact, no one even threatened the prisoner ... until the paladin stepped in (after the interrogation was over). -Samir

Further Clarification: The paladin interfered after we had finished the interrogation, and while we were figuring out what to do next. Instead of discussing the matter with us, she stepped forward with a drawn sword and demanded the orc's death. -Samir

Clarification: Only if her player says so. I can't read minds, and I don't run other people's characters. However, I have notified my pal Dewey (a.k.a. "Wyndess Faithbringer") about this thread. He can speak for his paladin, if he chooses to do so. -Samir

More Tidbits .... I don't honestly know. We were discussing the idea of releasing the prisoner during (and after) the interrogation, but we did not make any explicit agreements before the dispute broke out. Once again ... I'm unsure about personal thoughts. However, I do not recall the paladin...

Further Clarification: 01. The orc prisoner was knocked out with a sleep spell and subdual damage from a cudgel. 02. He woke up in captivity. 03. The party discussed its concerns before (and during) questioning ... in the Damaran tongue. 04. The paladin did not voice any objections at this...

The "Faithbringer" By the way, our paladin is Tyrran ... although she venerates the entire Triad. -Samir

Campaign Specifics: Mysteries of the Moonsea To clarify: 01. We were adventuring in the Thar (FRCS) ... a lawless land crawling with savage humanoids. 02. We were employed by the Harpers to end ogre banditry on the Glister Road. 03. The orc captive was indeed affiliated with a citadel of ogre...