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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Khairn" data-source="post: 2377611" data-attributes="member: 20153">An amazing turn of events, and as a GM it is one that I personally (and it sounds like you too) would never have anticipated.So whats next?Regarding the question of "alignment" I feel that the willingness to accept the surrender of a fallen foe (especially if she is holding out the opportunity of conversion to the light) is a perfectly justified RP hook for the paladin's actions.But the paladin's actual motivation needs to be understood.  Is this but a clever plan to gain information from an enemy before the inevitable ending or does that paladin truly believe that there is a hope of redemption for this vile cleric?What of the cleric herself?  It appears on the surface that this is only a ploy to remain among the living until an opportunity for escape or betrayal is at hand.  Is she willing to reveal critical or important information in return for her life?And of course we have the paladins "comrades" in arms to think of.  What is their reaction to this shocking event?  Could the paladin be under the control of yet another enemy?  Can they trust their new captive?  Can they trust the paladin now that she has made a "deal with the devil"?  How does this effect the ultimate goal of their assault into the heart of this vile temple?IMO there are a lot of loose threads that need to be addressed by the players.  But as a GM, I love moments like this where shifting motivations and shocking circumstances force the players to handle something far beyond what they had anticipated.  My only advice would be to have fun and milk this for all its worth.</blockquote>

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