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Message: <blockquote data-quote="narayan" data-source="post: 6727563" data-attributes="member: 6677509">Avar, Billanverthorne, JabbarAvar: Slowly shakes his head "Your plan won't work Billanverthorne, we already tried it. After we escaped Skull Mountain my clan swore a vow to kill any members of the black network we came across. We raided several camps and hideouts, killed dozens, and while it was immensely satisfying it was all for naught. Skull Mountain can afford to loose dozens everyday, our victories changed nothing. Nor could we dissuade them from hunting us by making examples of agents we captured with acts of brutality. Skull Mountain does worse to their own who refuse to obey orders." "Still we remained steadfast in our vow, hoping our example would motivate others to join our cause. We believed fellow dwarves of the hills and mountains would rally to our banners, but our emissaries were turned away with ridicule and scorn. Even after all that's been lost to Skull Mountain they are too proud to consider shedding blood for our sake!" He curses bitterly. "Without allies, we were doomed. The evils of Skull Mountain do not fight fair. They eventually changed tactics and stopped sending scouts and patrols to hunt us. Instead they used dark magic such as scrying spells and magical familiars. For a time we were fooled into thinking we were winning, but our worst losses were yet to come..." Avars pallor becomes even paler and his eyes unfocus with terrible memories. "...Suddenly in the middle of night, hellish beasts and demons appeared in our midst! There is nothing worse than battling such evil in your own homes. Not even the children were spared..." He says with complete dread. "...After that we gave up on our campaign. Our only hope to survive was to spread out and keep hidden until those horrors lost track of us again." Avar takes a breath and blinks to regain his composure."I realize I am too young to have witnessed everything I just spoke of personally, but the elders of my clan gave me such a vivid telling of our history that I feel as if I actually did live out those events. Which of course is the point, for without history, we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past."Jabbar: "I'm afraid Avar is right. The Back Network cannot be defeated unless Skull Mountain falls first. That is why we are hoping you can rally the army of Siellon against them! It is the only plan that makes sense at this time. Understand we do not expect you to simply demand that of them. Persuasion and diplomacy will no doubt be required, but who better than an honorable elven soldier who's lost a father and a grandfather to inspire a purpose of vengeance among your kin?""Avar and I will help you collect evidence and uncover secrets of the Black Network that you can use in your arguments. Of course we want to kill them all as much as you do, but we are too few to do much harm to their organization. We must keep them in the dark, unaware of who we are and where we are as much as possible. Unfortunately, given that you are obviously already on their death list, that is easier said than done." "By the way, Khaled wasn't entirely forthcoming about what brought you to Cabarda in the first place? Is there some friend or relative of yours hereabouts that may also be in danger? The Black Network will use anyone you care about to get close to you. If there is someone you need to warn, we should get them into hiding before its too late."</blockquote>

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