D&D: Kazadar Empire

[maddmic]

Gilbie look from one to the other. Then he glances at the group of adventurers he has come to trust. Nodding he then turns to face the king again. "That makes sense. Can't say that I knew what was going on, but I should've. I've been blinded by delusions of greatness and wealth. I will have to work on that. So, I'm guessing that you need this back?" With that he pulls out the bag to be used to pay off Lodren and holds it out for the king. He then clears his throat and begins again.

"My leige, what would you have of us now? I don't know how much this small band can do, nor can I speak for them. But I can speak for myself and have become intrigued with what you are trying to accomplish here. I would like to lend whatever help I can to your cause." With that, Gilbie makes bow and sweeping gesture with his right hand. It looks a bit odd from the short one, but it is sincere.

 

[bkmanis]

After listening to Gilbie's speech Trent speaks up. "I too share an interest in seeing you succeed in your endeavor. Therefore I will also volunteer my services, however small they my be." Trent says to Osbourne with a slight smile of mischief as he bows.

 

[Dolfuur]

Dofluur reacts stoically to the news, but inside he can't help but feel badly used. The Dwarf tries not to glower too much, but he wears his emotions on his sleeve like all his race.

While the others ask about what next, Dolfuur remains silent and waits to see what Osbourne says next, never taking his eyes off the man.

[OOC: Sense motive checks on whatever Osbourne says next, please]

 

[Faehlle Cennaire]

Despite seeing some sense in Osbourne's deception, Faehlle was still angered by it, but chose to say nothing on the matter, choosing to address the impending attack instead.

"I will aid you liberate Taran as I have promised, but I must remind you that there is an earlier obligation to which I must attend once this matter is settled. If you do intend to war against Lorengrad, then you will need further aid; aid I will try to secure upon returning, as promised, to my homeland so that I may speak with my elders and discuss what I have seen and learned here."

 

[maddmic]

OOC:
Real life has pulled Toric away for the moment. Hopefully it will not be long. Just thought I'd give you all an update.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

OOC: My wife fell on a wet floor at a recreation center this past weekend and shattered the ulna in her right arm. She is home now, doing better and getting used to having a broken arm.

IC:
"I appreciate your desire to return home, Faehlle, and I am grateful to you and your companions for your help...for all the help you have given me in the last few days," Osbourne says seriously. "I am sorry for using you the way I did and I would ask no more of any of you. If you all still wish to assist me in the coming battle, I accept. Aside from simply participating in the actual attack, do any of you have any specific ideas on how you should be utilized? I could appoint you as leaders, let you lead some of the troops into battle. Do you have any other ideas on how to best use your skills?"

OOC:
Sense Motive for Dolfuur was 20. He feels certain that Osbourne is genuine in everything he is saying and that he does indeed feel remorse for lying to you.

 

[Faehlle Cennaire]

Osbourne seemed genuine in his contrition, and Faehlle felt compelled to better trust the man. Smiling diplomatically as he thanked them for their efforts, she bows her head respectfully, replying, "we have a common enemy and consequently, are bound up in a common struggle. Despite our differences, we are united in purpose, and I will assist you as best I may. Furthermore, if we are succesful in Taran, then such news might inspire my people to action, once word reaches them."

When asked by Osbourne how she and her companions might best participate in the upcoming attack, she muses aloud.

"I think we should carefully consider our skills - individually, and together as a group - before deciding our roles in the coming battle. I would suggest broadly, however, that we might be better used for objectives that require more 'finesse' to achieve than a squadron of soldiers might be capable off; objectives where success is crucial to the success of the entire attack."

When asking her next question, she looks to both Lord Osbourne and Lodren for an answer. "Are there any such objectives wherein we might be useful?"

 

[Faehlle Cennaire]

{ooc}

ooc: Hey Toric, I would like to contact you privately regarding Faehlle and her character developement. Could I email you? I do not have your email addy, however, you can contact me at: magnuskeith@mac.com.

 

[maddmic]

Gilbie ponders the king's words for a moment. He then listens as Fae speaks, nodding as if in deep thought. In reality he looks at the elf as she speaks and is thinking to himself, almost daydreaming. This woman. She has a knack for just about everything. I am captivated by her person daily. She knows all the right words to say at the right times. All this and she is still the most beautiful creature I have laid eyes on. Gilbie seems to snap out of some trance and then turns to the others. "I agree with Fae. It has been mentioned that there is a keep neer here which houses 5000 troops? Is it possible that we could infiltrate it and maybe provide your army with an easier way in? Or perhaps we as a group could be used in a diversionary tactic. I mean the whole town knows of our deeds and there are prices on our heads!" With that he smiles and looks around, teeth gleaming.

"I know our group is small, but we are tested and proven in your service. I have not spent the time that you have my Leige in preparation for this day. Thus I would have to agree with the question that this fair elf has posed. Since you know more of the enemy than I, how would you use us, Lord Osbourne?"

 

[bkmanis]

After volunteering to help but having no suggestions for the current conversation at the moment Trent silently waits for any suggestions Osbourne may have.

OOC: Sorry for the late and short reply, I've been having problems connecting to ENWorld lately.