Toric_Arthendain
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OOC: Just bumping this up until you guys decide how to proceed from here.
D&D: Kazadar Empire
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Faehlle Cennaire
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Faehlle looked over at where Gelago and Keldorn stood silently, wondering what was going through their minds. Turning back to face her friends, she speaks her mind.
"It is dangerous to split up the party now that we have made ourselves known. We will only make it easier for Lorengrad's agent to pick us off if we do so. Furthermore, by leaving and not fulfilling this task, we risk not only the lives of those in Taran, but we also risk dealing Osburne's rebellion a fatal blow. If Taran turns into a bloodbath, then public sympathy in Kazadar lands will go against him and potentially kill any hope of toppling Mad Lorengrad."
"I do not care about these people in this town. They do not even seem to want to save themselves. Pathetic," she spoke, cursing.
"But I do care about my people, and so I must help Osbourne any way possible, even though I risk my own life to do it. I cannot let the evil that rules this land to grow and fester unchallenged, because it will infect and destroy my people."
"And who's people will be the next to suffer?" she looks pointedly at each of her assembled companions, but her gaze settles at last on Dolfuur. She knew not only that he wished to return home as swifly as she, but also that he knew that the fate of her people would become the fate of his if nothing was done.
"I believe we should make one final attempt to save the people of this town. If we fail, then we can return to Osbourne and tell him our mission has failed. But we must try again. Some of us cannot afford to risk what little we have left."
As an expression of sadness crosses her face, Faehlle speaks, softly now, while tightening her grip on her mother's sword. "if you will not help me help these people save them from themselves, then I will go on alone. I have given my word to someone dear, and I will not walk away while there is still hope, however faint."
"It is dangerous to split up the party now that we have made ourselves known. We will only make it easier for Lorengrad's agent to pick us off if we do so. Furthermore, by leaving and not fulfilling this task, we risk not only the lives of those in Taran, but we also risk dealing Osburne's rebellion a fatal blow. If Taran turns into a bloodbath, then public sympathy in Kazadar lands will go against him and potentially kill any hope of toppling Mad Lorengrad."
"I do not care about these people in this town. They do not even seem to want to save themselves. Pathetic," she spoke, cursing.
"But I do care about my people, and so I must help Osbourne any way possible, even though I risk my own life to do it. I cannot let the evil that rules this land to grow and fester unchallenged, because it will infect and destroy my people."
"And who's people will be the next to suffer?" she looks pointedly at each of her assembled companions, but her gaze settles at last on Dolfuur. She knew not only that he wished to return home as swifly as she, but also that he knew that the fate of her people would become the fate of his if nothing was done.
"I believe we should make one final attempt to save the people of this town. If we fail, then we can return to Osbourne and tell him our mission has failed. But we must try again. Some of us cannot afford to risk what little we have left."
As an expression of sadness crosses her face, Faehlle speaks, softly now, while tightening her grip on her mother's sword. "if you will not help me help these people save them from themselves, then I will go on alone. I have given my word to someone dear, and I will not walk away while there is still hope, however faint."
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Faehlle Cennaire
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{ooc: Just so you know, I am being completely serious. If the three of you want to go back to Osbourne, I'll stay behind. I don't know if Keldorn's player is still around, but Gelago and Keldorn could still be helpful to me, although Fae will still effectively be on her own.
It's up to our DM if he wants to run a split-party, tho, but I'm game if he is. Fae is still hoping you'll join her, but if Dolfuur and Co. want to go back, she'll stay and do what she can. I'm actually looking forward to the challenge.
In fact, I already have a plan....}
{ooc: Just so you know, I am being completely serious. If the three of you want to go back to Osbourne, I'll stay behind. I don't know if Keldorn's player is still around, but Gelago and Keldorn could still be helpful to me, although Fae will still effectively be on her own.
It's up to our DM if he wants to run a split-party, tho, but I'm game if he is. Fae is still hoping you'll join her, but if Dolfuur and Co. want to go back, she'll stay and do what she can. I'm actually looking forward to the challenge.
In fact, I already have a plan....}
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Dolfuur
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"Ach, lass, I ache as much as ye te stay and see this mission through, but it is fer the sake o' the mission that I suggest we split," Dolfuur explains the point that he feels the Elf has missed.
"All together we're te visible by far, an' the mission has a greater chance o' failing. It's as simple as that. I tink the prisoner may be more valuable than what a shady character like the one we are seeking can offer, in any case," he adds. The Dwarf has kept this point-of-view to himself up to know, but Dolfuur shares it in an even tone. "I can't say I agreed wit' this whole plan, 'tis true. Ye don't seek fer allies wit' cut-throats, in me mind."
[OOC: Hmm, Keldorn last posted in this thread Sep 21st, while Galego hasn't posted at all. I hope they're still out there
Since I'm going to be away for a week, I don't mind getting shuffled 'off-camera' even no one else agrees to return to camp with me. But let's hear what Gilbie, Trent and hopefully the two Humans have to say first!
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"All together we're te visible by far, an' the mission has a greater chance o' failing. It's as simple as that. I tink the prisoner may be more valuable than what a shady character like the one we are seeking can offer, in any case," he adds. The Dwarf has kept this point-of-view to himself up to know, but Dolfuur shares it in an even tone. "I can't say I agreed wit' this whole plan, 'tis true. Ye don't seek fer allies wit' cut-throats, in me mind."
[OOC: Hmm, Keldorn last posted in this thread Sep 21st, while Galego hasn't posted at all. I hope they're still out there
Since I'm going to be away for a week, I don't mind getting shuffled 'off-camera' even no one else agrees to return to camp with me. But let's hear what Gilbie, Trent and hopefully the two Humans have to say first!
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Faehlle Cennaire
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{ooc: Agreed. This isn't a decision we should make lightly.}
"In my mind as well, my friend. But the human mind is different." She glances briefly at Keldorn and Gelago before continuing. "Perhaps this is how they do these things; bribing thieves and mercenaries to scatter the innocent while they scheme only to butcher each other." Faehlle shakes her head and a look of disgust darkens her face. She could feel her cheeks glowing warm and rosy as the anger within simmered anew.
"Doesn't sound like anything worth saving, really, " she spits cynically, kicking at a stubborn rock stuck in the dirt. Closing her eyes, she drew a calming breath before continuing.
"But if by saving them, we help save ourselves and our people, then we must fight on," she finishes sighing, gritty determination settling upon her fair features once more.
"I will not give up so easily and so I will stay. I doubt that you will get information out of this one, but perhaps I am mistaken. Perhaps, in the event that they prove to be useful, you should capture a few more of them before you to Lord Osbourne," she suggests with a wink and a grin, her fragile vigor dawning anew.
"Return to Osbourne if you deem it wisest, and I will do what I can here."
"In my mind as well, my friend. But the human mind is different." She glances briefly at Keldorn and Gelago before continuing. "Perhaps this is how they do these things; bribing thieves and mercenaries to scatter the innocent while they scheme only to butcher each other." Faehlle shakes her head and a look of disgust darkens her face. She could feel her cheeks glowing warm and rosy as the anger within simmered anew.
"Doesn't sound like anything worth saving, really, " she spits cynically, kicking at a stubborn rock stuck in the dirt. Closing her eyes, she drew a calming breath before continuing.
"But if by saving them, we help save ourselves and our people, then we must fight on," she finishes sighing, gritty determination settling upon her fair features once more.
"I will not give up so easily and so I will stay. I doubt that you will get information out of this one, but perhaps I am mistaken. Perhaps, in the event that they prove to be useful, you should capture a few more of them before you to Lord Osbourne," she suggests with a wink and a grin, her fragile vigor dawning anew.
"Return to Osbourne if you deem it wisest, and I will do what I can here."
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Toric_Arthendain
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OOC: Galego's player is no longer with us. He disappeared from the game long ago, before we left Ezboard. I'm not sure where Keldorn's player is. He has posted for other games he is in but not here in a couple of weeks. I will take over Galego as an NPC for the time being and give Keldorn another few days to show up here before assuming he is gone.
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Galego clears his throat. "You're wrong, fair elf. These humans ARE worth saving. The actions of the few do not speak for the many. And Bardan here is no coward. He has obviously suffered many indignities at the hands of the soldiers stationed here in Taran and is only reacting with such sourness because he feels like his situation is hopeless. After all, a whole patrol of soldiers was just wiped out in his establishment by a band of adventurers that don't have to stick around and deal with the consequences. But I digress. You have already stated your desire, for whatever reasons, to see your mission through. I just had to speak up and defend the common humans here. You and your people may have no love for the humans but all humans are NOT Kazadar. I will stay here in town with you Faehlle, while Dolfuur and whoever else returns to Osbourne. How about you Keldorn? Will you stay too?"
Keldorn simply nods his agreement.
"What about the rest of you," Galego continues, "are you all returning with Dolfuur to Osbourne's camp or staying here? And Faehlle, you obviously have some idea of how you want to proceed. If we are to stay, I would know what you have up your sleeve."
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Galego clears his throat. "You're wrong, fair elf. These humans ARE worth saving. The actions of the few do not speak for the many. And Bardan here is no coward. He has obviously suffered many indignities at the hands of the soldiers stationed here in Taran and is only reacting with such sourness because he feels like his situation is hopeless. After all, a whole patrol of soldiers was just wiped out in his establishment by a band of adventurers that don't have to stick around and deal with the consequences. But I digress. You have already stated your desire, for whatever reasons, to see your mission through. I just had to speak up and defend the common humans here. You and your people may have no love for the humans but all humans are NOT Kazadar. I will stay here in town with you Faehlle, while Dolfuur and whoever else returns to Osbourne. How about you Keldorn? Will you stay too?"
Keldorn simply nods his agreement.
"What about the rest of you," Galego continues, "are you all returning with Dolfuur to Osbourne's camp or staying here? And Faehlle, you obviously have some idea of how you want to proceed. If we are to stay, I would know what you have up your sleeve."
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bkmanis
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"I believe it would be best if I return to Osbourne with Dolfuur." Trent replies to Galego. "We have had three encounters with the Kazadar troops in this area, twice in the inn and once at the guard tower. Each time there were survivors that could identify each of us. It would be logical, once they find out about this latest encounter, to look for a group consisting of a halfling, gnome, dwarf and humans, no offense Faehlle." Trent explains. "I doubt you would find many groups of this type in the area, so if we all stay in town we would be easily spotted sooner or later." Trent looks to the others for any support of his logic.
"Also I'm wondering if Osbourne realizes how many Kazadar soldiers are in the area, does he have enough men to take on nearly 5000 troops?" Trent continues. "At least a couple of us should take the prisoner back to Osbourne so he can interrogate him for any information while the rest can continue with the mission if they wish. We could meet up later at some designated point and compare notes." Trent suggests.
"Also I'm wondering if Osbourne realizes how many Kazadar soldiers are in the area, does he have enough men to take on nearly 5000 troops?" Trent continues. "At least a couple of us should take the prisoner back to Osbourne so he can interrogate him for any information while the rest can continue with the mission if they wish. We could meet up later at some designated point and compare notes." Trent suggests.
maddmic
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Gilbie nods. "I agree with Trent. I fear that Osbourne has no idea of how many troops are waiting here in this town. I feel that he needs to be appraised of the current situation and soon, before he begins his march. That being said though, my place is by your side Faehlle. Dolfuur saved my life so I am loyal to him, however your people showed me a kindness I am not used to. You head off into danger while Dolfuur and Trent's path leads them back to our one safe haven. Therefore, I will remain with you and hear your plan. Perhaps we can still contact this human leader while Dolfuur and Trent complete their task."
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