Cold Truths (part 1: The Missing Duke)
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Gray Shade said:
[sblock]Slowly wandering around the chapel, concentrating on trying to feel the creatures is not as easy as you'd expected and takes longer than if you were in the same room, or even the next. But, eventually you find them. The soldiers only register as a weak source and are faint, even at that. There is another source that you assume is Varg that feels stronger and more solid. You get the definit impression that Varg is probably at least as strong a source as 2 or even three of his guards...[/sblock]
Gray Shade
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Tyler stops walking around looking at the ceiling and lowers his hands from his temples. He squints and blinks, getting his bearings back.
"Varg is defeatable if we take him by surprise. It is true he would kill any one of us in a one-on-one stand-up fight, so we shall have to make sure that it is not a one-on-one stand-up fight. His guards are along the same lines as what we fought last night. If we are to do this, I would suggest we come to an agreement and develop a plan quickly." He gives everyone a moment to consider what he's said, but before anyone can speak he says, "I would suggest this: Aleran's magics have worked on these creatures before, so he could incapacitate a couple of the guards and then he and Woden can kill whatever of their number is stunned while the rest of us mop up the guards. During the surprise, Swipe can attack Varg from behind, from a distance. If luck is on our side, and our wills are strong, I believe that we can reduce their numbers to Varg alone in a matter of seconds. Then . . . well, I can think of nothing other than simply piling on him. Surely one of you souls can come up with better."
"Varg is defeatable if we take him by surprise. It is true he would kill any one of us in a one-on-one stand-up fight, so we shall have to make sure that it is not a one-on-one stand-up fight. His guards are along the same lines as what we fought last night. If we are to do this, I would suggest we come to an agreement and develop a plan quickly." He gives everyone a moment to consider what he's said, but before anyone can speak he says, "I would suggest this: Aleran's magics have worked on these creatures before, so he could incapacitate a couple of the guards and then he and Woden can kill whatever of their number is stunned while the rest of us mop up the guards. During the surprise, Swipe can attack Varg from behind, from a distance. If luck is on our side, and our wills are strong, I believe that we can reduce their numbers to Varg alone in a matter of seconds. Then . . . well, I can think of nothing other than simply piling on him. Surely one of you souls can come up with better."
mps42
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Aleran:
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ooc: sorry I didn't post this before, I been busier than all get out...
The book that Gerard found is indeed the one requested by the duke. It is a heavy leather bound thing, probably 2 to 3 inches thick, 8 tall and 6 deep, full of charts, tables and many pages of information on diseases, fevers of all sorts, as well as tide tables and weather records going back dozens, if not hundreds of years.
The scrolls that Swipe found are written in the scrawling, spidery script that identifies them as some sort of spell, although it is not immediately apparent what spells they might contain.
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ooc: sorry I didn't post this before, I been busier than all get out...
The book that Gerard found is indeed the one requested by the duke. It is a heavy leather bound thing, probably 2 to 3 inches thick, 8 tall and 6 deep, full of charts, tables and many pages of information on diseases, fevers of all sorts, as well as tide tables and weather records going back dozens, if not hundreds of years.
The scrolls that Swipe found are written in the scrawling, spidery script that identifies them as some sort of spell, although it is not immediately apparent what spells they might contain.
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mps42
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in the chapel
You all stand around discussing the instructions the Duke gave you. Should you follow them or not? CAN you follow them.
Aleran glances from person to person with a dumbfounded look on his face.
"Excuse me but am I the only one here that hasn't suddenly lost his senses? Just remember that these creatures not only stomed this keep but killed everyone here and we have no idea how powerful this Varg really is. I say that we get out of here and report back to the king, we can not be faulted for not acomplishing an impossible task." Aleran pauses for a moment and quickly collects himself before continuing.
"Besides, if we fall in this attempt who will report back to the king?"
"Yes, this is definitely worth considering, to fail to even get information back would be a total loss." Tyler rubs his chin in thought. "I remember a dozen total, and Varg on top of that. 8, though, we have already dispatched. I wouldn't worry about the other 4 if we take them by surprise. As Aleran points out, though, we have no idea of how powerful Varg is. Although, we may be able to find out. I could get a rough idea of whether or not he is defeatable, but I would need to be close to him, perhaps . . . under him."
Gerard absently fingers his blade as he looks back and forth between the others
Woden seems reluctant to speak and contents himself with grooming Skaris.
Uri comes out of the small room to see everyone else piled around the dais and wanders over, looking confused.
Swipe sits quietly on the dais, even his short legs not quite reaching the floor.
Tyler wanders around the room, slowly, then says "Varg is defeatable if we take him by surprise. It is true he would kill any one of us in a one-on-one stand-up fight, so we shall have to make sure that it is not a one-on-one stand-up fight. His guards are along the same lines as what we fought last night. If we are to do this, I would suggest we come to an agreement and develop a plan quickly." Tyler gives everyone a moment to consider what he's said, but before anyone can speak he says, "I would suggest this: Aleran's magics have worked on these creatures before, so he could incapacitate a couple of the guards and then he and Woden can kill whatever of their number is stunned while the rest of us mop up the guards. During the surprise, Swipe can attack Varg from behind, from a distance. If luck is on our side, and our wills are strong, I believe that we can reduce their numbers to Varg alone in a matter of seconds. Then . . . well, I can think of nothing other than simply piling on him. Surely one of you souls can come up with better."
The silence in the room, however, speaks volumes.
You all stand around discussing the instructions the Duke gave you. Should you follow them or not? CAN you follow them.
Aleran glances from person to person with a dumbfounded look on his face.
"Excuse me but am I the only one here that hasn't suddenly lost his senses? Just remember that these creatures not only stomed this keep but killed everyone here and we have no idea how powerful this Varg really is. I say that we get out of here and report back to the king, we can not be faulted for not acomplishing an impossible task." Aleran pauses for a moment and quickly collects himself before continuing.
"Besides, if we fall in this attempt who will report back to the king?"
"Yes, this is definitely worth considering, to fail to even get information back would be a total loss." Tyler rubs his chin in thought. "I remember a dozen total, and Varg on top of that. 8, though, we have already dispatched. I wouldn't worry about the other 4 if we take them by surprise. As Aleran points out, though, we have no idea of how powerful Varg is. Although, we may be able to find out. I could get a rough idea of whether or not he is defeatable, but I would need to be close to him, perhaps . . . under him."
Gerard absently fingers his blade as he looks back and forth between the others
Woden seems reluctant to speak and contents himself with grooming Skaris.
Uri comes out of the small room to see everyone else piled around the dais and wanders over, looking confused.
Swipe sits quietly on the dais, even his short legs not quite reaching the floor.
Tyler wanders around the room, slowly, then says "Varg is defeatable if we take him by surprise. It is true he would kill any one of us in a one-on-one stand-up fight, so we shall have to make sure that it is not a one-on-one stand-up fight. His guards are along the same lines as what we fought last night. If we are to do this, I would suggest we come to an agreement and develop a plan quickly." Tyler gives everyone a moment to consider what he's said, but before anyone can speak he says, "I would suggest this: Aleran's magics have worked on these creatures before, so he could incapacitate a couple of the guards and then he and Woden can kill whatever of their number is stunned while the rest of us mop up the guards. During the surprise, Swipe can attack Varg from behind, from a distance. If luck is on our side, and our wills are strong, I believe that we can reduce their numbers to Varg alone in a matter of seconds. Then . . . well, I can think of nothing other than simply piling on him. Surely one of you souls can come up with better."
The silence in the room, however, speaks volumes.
Gerard's breathy country drawl breaks the heavy silence "Well then. What's it to be? Back to the King or take on Varg and his remaining crew?
Turning to Tyler he asks "Is there honour in parlaying with a foe and then killing them when they are not expecting an attack nor are they ready to defend against one?". It seems an unusual question. One strikingly out-of-character for a man who has shown nothing but a shallowness and a distinct lack of morals and character.
Turning to Tyler he asks "Is there honour in parlaying with a foe and then killing them when they are not expecting an attack nor are they ready to defend against one?". It seems an unusual question. One strikingly out-of-character for a man who has shown nothing but a shallowness and a distinct lack of morals and character.
Gray Shade
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"I'm not sure if these opponents deserve to be treated honorably. They didn't treat the denizens of this keep, our breathern, honorably. Besides, if we can destroy them now and return this orb to the Prince, imagine how many lives may be spared later. But, it is, indeed, a tough decision. I wish the Prince were here to make it. Since he is not, though, we must make it ourselves."
He looks at the members of the party and continues, "Swipe seems to be of the thought that we should make the Prince's will so. Aleran doesn't think it prudent. I would argue that returning without the Duke's killer may not be prudent, either. What say the rest of you?"
He looks at the members of the party and continues, "Swipe seems to be of the thought that we should make the Prince's will so. Aleran doesn't think it prudent. I would argue that returning without the Duke's killer may not be prudent, either. What say the rest of you?"
