Heirs to the Burning Thrones

[Goddess FallenAngel]

*Hoping that Samira is out of reach, Shalah dances backward, even farther from the serpent than before. She sings a single high note that suddenly evolves into three distinct notes, all sounded at the same moment. The notes weave about each other, forming a strangely intriguing and beautiful melody. Shalah’s body begins to sway in counterpoint to the song as she begins the Dance of the Seven Winds, hoping to intrigue the creature enough to prevent it from attacking.*

[OOC: Moving hopefully out of the serpent’s range, and using the spellchord Fascinate. She’ll also dance, hoping that the movements will entice it not to attack (having seen snake charmers before). Although I have the feeling that I chose the wrong creature. Oops….]

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"As forwhat I have to trade, this is but an example of what I have to offer." *Carefully, he unfolds it to reveal a single sapphire. It was a magnificent shade of royal blue, and in the bright desert sunlight, seemed to sparkle with a myriad of reds, greens and yellows. The gem itself was only worth about 500 gold, but Tariq had been careful to cut it in such a way that it might appear to be worth more. He only gives Silverthorn a brief look, to show him what he has, before once again wrapping it up in the silk.*

*Silverthorn looks at the gem with a raised eyebrow and gives a polite laugh.*

"I hold in my hand the symbol that will give you power over the lives of men and the forces of nature, and you offer me a paultry bauble? Offer me something more suitable for one such as myself. I am offering you power. What do you give me in return?"

*Hoping that Samira is out of reach, Shalah dances backward, even farther from the serpent than before. She sings a single high note that suddenly evolves into three distinct notes, all sounded at the same moment. The notes weave about each other, forming a strangely intriguing and beautiful melody. Shalah’s body begins to sway in counterpoint to the song as she begins the Dance of the Seven Winds, hoping to intrigue the creature enough to prevent it from attacking.*

*The snake seems to calm down, and begins to sway to match Shalah's swaying movements. Her magics curls around it, drawing its attention to her, allowing Samira time to move clear of the dangerous serpant.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*While this is going on, Cala moves to the ronus, making an odd chirping noise in the back of her throat. After several minutes of coaxing, she finally is able to extract her crown from the now quiet ronus, scratching its stomach and behind its neck ruff.*

*Tarek goes up behind Shalah, and murmurs to her.*

"Let me try," he says, and walks close to the serpant. With a shimmer, his body seems to dissolve into the air and appear next to the serpent. Before the startled snake can react, Tarek snaps up the crown and with another shimmer, he appears next to Shalah again. "I believe this was meant for me," he says with a touch of arrogance.

 

[Keia]

Jibril a'Mussan (Windwalker, Human) - Rogue/Fighter/Psion

Jibril maintained a watchful pose over the proceedings, particularly wary of the Jackal Lord and ready to defend Tariq should the need arise. Jibril noted that only the water elemental remained with a crown intact (other than the Jackal lord).

OOC: Still here and active!

 

[rangerjohn]

Abdul-Hadid Human/Genie-kin Scout

*Abul steps back beside Jbril, and watches the others in thier attempts to retrieve thier crowns. While ready to intercede if he is needed* "I see some of the others, have retrieved thier crowns, will you have one as well?" he asks Jbril.

 

[Keia]

Jibril A'Mussan (Windwalker, Human) Rogue/Psion/Fighter

"I see some of the others, have retrieved thier crowns, will you have one as well?" he asks Jbril.

"Oh, no, honored sir," Jibril replied. "I am simply honored to serve the heirs in any aspect that I can. Congratulations, most honored one, on your success with the giant - a well fought battle."

 

[rangerjohn]

Abdul-Hadid Human/Genie-kin Scout

"Indeed it was well and honourably fought." Abdul returns.

 

[Dark Nemesis]

Unfazed, Tariq merely smiled at the jackal lord’s words. He took a step back, and knelt down, once again digging in his pack. Though he kept an eye on the jackal lord, he tried to keep his head down as he quietly murmured words of power. It was becoming clear that the jackal lord was not going to cooperate; Tariq intended to try and ‘convince’ him otherwise. He was running out of patience though.

(OOC: Casting Suggestion; Will save DC 20. Also attempting to bluff at +13 to disguise the fact that he is spellcasting.)

“Perhaps you would trade the crown for these?” Tariq suggested, showing the jackal lord two beautifully cut rubies, each worth about 300 gp.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The spell goes off smoothly, but the jackal lord seems to notice that Tariq is spellcasting, and snarls at him.*

"I don't seek petty baubles! I am a skilled and powerful individual, with command over many bands jackalmen. I have the power to make travel in your kingdom easy... or nearly impossible. Offer me a position in your court, future king," Silverthorne says with a bite to his tone.

 

[Keia]

Jibril A'Mussan (Windwalker, Human) Rogue/Psion/Fighter

Jibril noted the interaction between the Jackal Lord and Tariq intensifying. With a worried glance to Abdul, Jibril manifested True Sight and continued to look on to the exchange.