Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
When Conuld's thunder roars, everybody in the gang of fleeing children jumps. Most of them stare at Conuld in awe, Jonda alone seems unimpressed. And Samsa looks absolutely petrified.
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When Cludge comes out, there is more confusion than fear in the ranks. (Though Samsa looks like he might wet himself.) The boys whisper amongst each other while Jilsa stands silently by and Jilna presses against Jonka.
The once-bandit-children now speak amongst each other at a normal volume. Jonda seems to emerge as a leader. Samsa barely says a word, his face is white. After a few minutes of debate, they seem to come to an agreement. Jonda tells Jilsa something, and she turns to Lasair, Kurgahz, and Shadya. "
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She takes a breath, choosing her next words carefully. "
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Jilsa nods to Kurahz. He clubs her, and she remains standing. Jilna moves forward, despite the protests of Jonka. Jonda holds his spirit-brother back, and Jilsa nods. Kurgahz hits her in the legs, and she staggers, but remains standing. Jonka comes forward and is knocked out cold. Jonda is last, and he also collapses under Kurgahz's club. Our friendly neighborhood half-orc then stomps off to the tavern. The girls rush to the sides of their fallen companions, and the other boys look at the fallen Jonka and Jonda with respect in their eyes. (Except Samsa, he's staring at the inn with a look of horror.)
Jilsa, kneeling at Jonda's side, turns her gaze now to Lasair and asks, "
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Jilsa cocks her head and nods slowly before responding, "Conuld said:(in Sylvan) "."This is nothing to do with me. I do not approve
I... I thought these were all your ways... but I think I understand. Thank you
When Cludge comes out, there is more confusion than fear in the ranks. (Though Samsa looks like he might wet himself.) The boys whisper amongst each other while Jilsa stands silently by and Jilna presses against Jonka.
The once-bandit-children now speak amongst each other at a normal volume. Jonda seems to emerge as a leader. Samsa barely says a word, his face is white. After a few minutes of debate, they seem to come to an agreement. Jonda tells Jilsa something, and she turns to Lasair, Kurgahz, and Shadya. "
Lasair my friend, you must understand that we are renegades from our tribe. We do not all share the same views, other than a general dissent with the way the River Folk treat their own people. I, for one, do not wish to be seen as... vhalless in your eyes, so I will except the punishment. I think Jonda and Jonka will, too, for other reasons. But the rest, they have... a different concept of honor, and I do not blame them for it
She takes a breath, choosing her next words carefully. "
As for... tal zij... I would gladly serve you for a year and a day. You seem a powerful group of individuals, with ideas and personalities exactly like I hoped to find outside of the fens. But I am honor bound to stay with Jilna, especially now that she is with child. Jonda and Jonka, obviously, must stay by her side as well. And the others, they have no desire to repay their debt to you in such a way, if given the choice. They are appreciative of your mercy, no doubt, but they will choose the easy way out. I do not agree, but we cannot always agree, and if I learned anything from my tribe, it is that we cannot force people to agree with us. I think they have learned their lesson. Even Samsa. So please, Lasair, allow me to repay my zij to you and Kurgahz with the beating. Jonda and Jonka will do so as well
Jilsa nods to Kurahz. He clubs her, and she remains standing. Jilna moves forward, despite the protests of Jonka. Jonda holds his spirit-brother back, and Jilsa nods. Kurgahz hits her in the legs, and she staggers, but remains standing. Jonka comes forward and is knocked out cold. Jonda is last, and he also collapses under Kurgahz's club. Our friendly neighborhood half-orc then stomps off to the tavern. The girls rush to the sides of their fallen companions, and the other boys look at the fallen Jonka and Jonda with respect in their eyes. (Except Samsa, he's staring at the inn with a look of horror.)
Jilsa, kneeling at Jonda's side, turns her gaze now to Lasair and asks, "
Is our zij now repaid?