[AU] Stone Bones

[Erekose13]

*Given 2 more chances (rounds) before the wall has been breached Phaern readies himself with a cloak of darkness before summoning his sonic energy blade.*

*As the five creatures appear on the other side of the wall, the warning from the stone spirit reverberates through Phaern's mind. Aye these look like betrayers. he thinks to himself as he sees the creepy weapons and armor as well as the manners that they display. Edging to get in and bust some heads, he waits impatiently for someone else to make the first move.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Curious..." the woman says idly, watching Kelthet's reaction. "What are you daywalkers doing down here? Only something important drives those like you into the Darkworld."

 

[Rybaer]

Leesea is studying the woman's body language intently. She has no interest in fighting these strangers if it can possibly be avoided - there are already enough non-sentient things down here that want to make lunch of the group as it is.

"We're tourists, more or less," she says politely. "Looking to find parts of the world previously unknown to ourselves. I am a student and a scholar, and I find this underworld a source of endless fascination.

"We're certainly not here to rape, pillage, burn, or eat babies. We don't mean to intrude on anyone's territory, though due to the tight nature of the terrain down here it's often difficult to avoid doing so. Our motives are at worst inquisitive and quite possible benevolent."

Leesea will draw upon the echoes of the Akashic memory to help enhance her efforts at diplomacy. (Diplomacy +12 with Skill Memory)

 

[Erekose13]

In common, Phaern states, "The earth spirit does not seem to like these creatures." The tension Phaern is feeling continues to grow as his muscles ready themselves for the approaching battle.

 

[Ashy]

"Great", Darthallys spits a reply in common. "Now we're taking orders from a rock with eyes..." The sarcasm drips from his voice like honey.

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet shrugs*

"We got here following a dream. Besides, would you rather we followed a ball of anger with eyes?" *He grins at Dar, trying to take any sting from his words.*

*Kelthet continues to watch the newcomers closely, first keeping an eye on their disturbing weapons, and then on the people themselves. He is strongly curious about them, but is a warrior first.*

 

[Ashy]

Darthallys snorts, his eyes still locked on the newcomers. "We'd likely get more done...", he replies out of the side of his mouth...

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Leesea is studying the woman's body language intently. She has no interest in fighting these strangers if it can possibly be avoided - there are already enough non-sentient things down here that want to make lunch of the group as it is.

"We're tourists, more or less," she says politely. "Looking to find parts of the world previously unknown to ourselves. I am a student and a scholar, and I find this underworld a source of endless fascination.

"We're certainly not here to rape, pillage, burn, or eat babies. We don't mean to intrude on anyone's territory, though due to the tight nature of the terrain down here it's often difficult to avoid doing so. Our motives are at worst inquisitive and quite possible benevolent."

"Nothing wrong with that. Though babies are better eaten raw than burned," the woman says with a snicker. The (presumably) horrified look on the group's face only increases their hyena-like laughter, and the woman shakes her head. "A jest only. So... following dreams are you? Explorers and tourists in the Darkworld, how strange. Most people come down here for wealth or glory, and mostly find death and slavery. You've come far... and well provisioned as well. Not too many missteps... So what map are you following? And how did you find it?" the woman demands.

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet steps closer to Dar, and pitches his voice as low as he can, and further speaking in Sibeccai.* "Your thoughts? I distrust these people, and the spirit seem not to trust them. Didn't they Greyfolk mention them too, as not to be trusted? Do we wish a pre-emptive strike?" *All humor is gone from his voice, but he is very calm - he knows that Dar is a warrior at heart, as is he. They will do what needs to be done.*

 

[Ashy]

Darthallys replies in the same manner. Sibeccai*

Spoiler

"Were I the leader of this ragged little band, these fools would have been dead already." His eyes, of their own accord, slip over to Atlas and then return quickly to their original post. "But I am not. For now, my brother, hold your blade, but know that when we strike -and it will be soon- we will bear no quarter."