Domhani Bairdéir 03

[Leif]

Cairn Mac Sidhe's thoughts

"I really don't know whether the Queen is even trustworthy. What I do know is that I trust my fate to these, my compatiots, with whom my lot has been cast. If they all accept the bond, then I will also. If they all reject the bond, then I will also. If they are split in their acceptance or rejection, then I will have to re-evaluate my position and trust in my heart to find my own true path."

 

[mleibrock]

Skath

OCC - Leif,

You actually probably have other friends here as well, remember we have been here for 2 years now. I will roll for the emotions of the queen and if anything comes up odd, I will let all of you know.

 

[mleibrock]

Skath

Skath will concentrate on trying to read the feelings of the queen

empath roll to feel queen's current feeling (1d6=1, 1d6=1, 1d6=1, 1d6=5, 1d6=2, 1d6=6)

crap, guess I need more practice. Well, it should be interesting to see how she handles this.

OCC - Mike, the end for this is 6, I hope it's not 6 per die, or I am out like a light. I'm guessing (and hoping) it's 1/die

 

[Scotley]

Gavril

Gavril also consentrates on the queen trying to determine if her words are wholly true.

OOC: whatever skill serves as a BS detector in this game (3d6=15)

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

To Bond or Not To Bond

Queen Matháir turns her head slightly and sends an inquisitive look at Skáth. The Daoine sways slightly and his rich, dark charcoal gray color pales to a light shade of ash.

[sblock=For Mike L.]Skáth's probe into the emotions of Queen Matháir runs smack dab into a brick wall. The resistance holds until she looks at him and smiles, and then he can feel an opening in the barricade. He does indeed sense nervousness, along with care/concern. Now the question is, if she's good enough to block him and then give him a glimpse, is she good enough to send false feelings . . . Don't sweat the fainting thing - Skáth just used over half his END in about a second. He'll recover.

BTW, Leif clued me in on a very easy way to insert accented letters, if you can find the codes.[/sblock]

[sblock=For All, in response to Scott]The appropriate skill for 'Detect BS' (if you don't have a magical way to do it) would be Interrogate, or possibly a specialized form of Analyze. If you've paid the points to buy Analyze (Truth) skill, that would be somewhat more effective (the negative modifiers wouldn't be as steep). See the OOC thread for new information on using any skill 'Untrained,' along with a few other goodies and tips.[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

An Audience with the Queen

"Gentleman, and Lady, if you have more questions I will be happy to answer them now. But you do not need to make this decision this evening. I believe there is a traditional celebration at Airgead's for new graduates. Please, go and enjoy your new family tonight. Tomorrow, the first day of the new year, I will be in my private chapel at mid-day. Any wishing to participate in the Cuibreach may attend me at that time."

[sblock=For Leif, not private]Leif, since you don't have one of the summaries of your two years at school yet, you don't know about Airgead's. Feel free to read one of the other summaries attached here (http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3762420&postcount=5) so you know of whence I speak, er, write . . . whatever.[/sblock]

 

[arkansasdave]

Béar at Airgead's

To every member of the party present:

"My friends. I desire the bond that our Queen offers. She has proven time after time that she is true to her word, that her intentions are just, and her desire is only to better serve the people of this land. This bond will give us an edge over anybody we meet who wishes us, the people, or our Queen harm.

Of course there are a few risks...but I'm willing to take them on. What say you?"

 

[Scotley]

Gavril

"Such a bond may be mine by birth, but I have never been one to live within the domain of another. What we've heard today suggests that we have no viable choice. If that is the case then bonded I shall be, but a part of me rebels at the very idea of it."

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Dílis Aerach

"Of course we have a choice! There is no more danger now of being forced to bond with another than there has been in the rest of our lives. Matháir wishes us to go through the Cuibreach, and I believe that I will do so. But I believe she is telling true when she says she will think no less of us if we do not."

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Airgead's

The newest Criú has been at Airgead's for about 30 minutes. They've managed to find a table in the pub. There's quite a crowd tonight - the place is packed to capacity. Curiously, the overlarge crowd consists of no students from other 'majors,' only Bairdéir. Once you start really looking around, there aren't even any current Bairdéir students - everyone here is a graduate, recent or otherwise.

Everyone is conversing, laughing, and having a generally fantastic time. This yearly gathering, which none of you have been aware of until just after your graduation, combines the traditional celebration of the new year with an honoring of recent graduates to the ranks of Bairdéir. It is also a time for as many of the living Bairdéir to gather and renew their fellowship, since their lives keep them apart so much.

About one hour before the bells are due to ring in the new year, a hush falls over the crowd and five caped and hooded figures enter the room. A gruff voice issues from under the hood of the first, plainly a man.

"GardáChéile, we ask your courtesy. May we enter your celebration?"

[sblock=OOC for All]GardáChéile, which translates as 'shieldmate' or comrade is how the Bairdéir call themselves and each other - a sort of title, greeting, etc.[/sblock]
The words have a curious formality, as though this is part of an old ritual.

Naíolann anSíocháin, as the 'ranking' Bairdéir present, replies: "You are welcome here, enter and celebrate with us."

The five pull down their hoods and remove their cloaks, revealing themselves as Matháir and her four consort Kings - Bunú, Stamhlaí, Aibhleog, and Brónach. As they move into the room, they are treated just like everyone else. Apparantly, this celebration gives no particular reverence to their position/rank.