D&D 5E [5e] QL's Al-Qadim Game

[Ancalagon]

I am ashamed to admit that only now have I realized that [MENTION=6814006]Thateous[/MENTION] character is the Sheikh's daughter...

 

[Shayuri]

That's why she gets her own murderous waif to watch out for her.

 

[Ancalagon]

Ok... So Husam, Akilah, Ankabut and Lal (via Husam) are Sheikh aligned. Harun is from the Caliph's court. Where does Salahudin fit in again?

 

[Shayuri]

Ankabut is Hakiya aligned. As long as the Sheikh is as well this subtle distinction will not be important.

 

[VLAD the Destroyer]

Salahuddin is aligned with the Great Caliph of All Djinn. He was sent to look into a possible plot between mortal mages and the Efreet. He is also tasked by his patron to travel to the city of Qaybar and help free it from Efreeti control. I have a side mission to locate some items of power which have been hidden in the city of Qaybar by the Djinn Court.

 

[Matthan]

I'm thinking that Husam would view Akilah as being in charge of the mission. Am I missing any protocol or status that would shift that?

 

[Thateous]

I'm thinking that Husam would view Akilah as being in charge of the mission. Am I missing any protocol or status that would shift that?

Your assumptions seems to be true. Though I didn't intend for her to be like that, as I write her actions the personality of the character takes me that direction. Her number one priority is her Father above all else. Sheikh or not, if you wrong him, may god have mercy on your soul. So, she will be taking this mission seriously and I can see interesting conflict between her and the trickster gensai, but I will play it as she would. Haven't pulled a punch yet and don't intend to start anytime soon.

I am curious how the whole, I can never tell when he is lying thing will go down. Can't say that Akilah wouldn't know about such magic that alludes her truth seeking ability. Would probably just make her cautious to what he says at least. Should be interesting regardless.

 

[Quickleaf]

Haha, "murderous waif", I may have to use that [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION]

I'm thinking that Husam would view Akilah as being in charge of the mission. Am I missing any protocol or status that would shift that?

One of the things that I intend to play with is "who is in charge?" In a traditional AD&D Al-Qadim game it might be whoever has the highest station. I'm guessing Akilah (vizier) and Harun (son of a prince) are pretty close, though it's also possible Harun has lost some station due to criminal activity, gambling debt or otherwise becoming penniless, or making a fool of himself at the Grand Caliph's court.

Who is in charge may change depending on location and circumstance. In Tajar, it's Akilah. But in the barren stretches of the High Desert? Undercover in an enemy camp? In another city like Qadib? In an audience with the Great Caliph of the Djinn? In the harem of the Grand Caliph Khalil al-Assad? It could change.

 

[Matthan]

Haha, "murderous waif", I may have to use that [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION]



One of the things that I intend to play with is "who is in charge?" In a traditional AD&D Al-Qadim game it might be whoever has the highest station. I'm guessing Akilah (vizier) and Harun (son of a prince) are pretty close, though it's also possible Harun has lost some station due to criminal activity, gambling debt or otherwise becoming penniless, or making a fool of himself at the Grand Caliph's court.

Who is in charge may change depending on location and circumstance. In Tajar, it's Akilah. But in the barren stretches of the High Desert? Undercover in an enemy camp? In another city like Qadib? In an audience with the Great Caliph of the Djinn? In the harem of the Grand Caliph Khalil al-Assad? It could change.

I'm trying to make sure I have a good handle on Husam's headspace. I'm sure he'll grow as we play, but I'm picturing him as pretty rigid within the established social structures. It's why he's being so quiet in court. He's a servant. Maybe a respected servant, but he still knows his station. I think once we're out of court and going into danger, he'll be more assertive specifically towards protecting Akilah (which she probably does not need and Ankabut has covered). Still, that was the Sheikh's desire and Husam is a loyal servant. But, he'll follow her lead since she is in authority over him. Hopefully, it'll be interesting to play out.

Anyway, I'm good to transition whenever everyone else is ready.

 

[tglassy]

I am curious how the whole, I can never tell when he is lying thing will go down. Can't say that Akilah wouldn't know about such magic that alludes her truth seeking ability. Would probably just make her cautious to what he says at least. Should be interesting regardless.

Yeah, I love this. I've had this ring with other characters, but this is the first time it would actually come in handy!

Not that Harun would use it to hurt her, or anything, but I love the idea that he tells her conflicting stories about his past or something like that but she can never know if what he's saying is the truth or not.