Heroes, Inc. : Rasheman

[frostrune]

Maggie pulls out a small piece of soap and it bursts in a flash of light. Everyone is clean now.

The witch, getting a bit less confused and more confident she isn't dead, says "Oh, yes. Of course. I am Sara Sammari of the Wychlaren. The Tiger Clan invited the Thayan army in in the middle of the night. No one had time to escape. They promised.....they said they'd be....easy on those who did not resist. But a few days later, as I was coming home from the marketplace when Tiger Clan warriors ambushed me in my flat. Next thing I remember, I'm being burned at the stake."

Timrin smiles thankfully at Maggie for the clean up before turning his attentions to the witch.

"Forgive my ignorance good Lady, but you have been fighting the Thayans for generations. Why would the Tiger Clan suddenly turn their back on the rest of their people and invite the serpent into their home?

And maybe more importantly, why have the Thayans succeeded this time where in the past they have always failed?"

 

[frostrune]

"We managed to make it a block or two before having to rescue someone. At least we made it past the gate."

Hawkeye

As the rest of the group is joined Timrin seems genuinely relieved. Alethia's spritely wit seemed especially comforting... or maybe it was the return of his armor and shield?

In any case he laughs heartily at Shando's dry response.

"Such are the perils of travelling with a Paladin I suppose", he finishes.

"Alethia, Murdock, Dyria, and Kayla allow me to introduce Sara Sammari. She is one of the famed witches of Rashamen and object of our impromptu rescue."

 

[kirinke]

Alethia's seem to become like molten silver for a moment as Naverone scans the witch for any kind of evil/demonicy badness.

"Greetings and good fortune, Wychlaren" Alethia said politely. "I am Alethia Sadinel, priestess and ranger of Selune." she said, dispensing with the illusion that had cloaked her. "I would not like to decieve anyone, but in these times, secrecy is our ally." she said, by way of explanation.

 

[Falkus]

"Greetings," Dyria said to the witch.

OOC: Sorry about my lack of posting lately, but I've been busy with work, and I've barely had time to run my own games.

 

[Steve Gorak]

"Alethia, Murdock, Dyria, and Kayla allow me to introduce Sara Sammari. She is one of the famed witches of Rashamen and object of our impromptu rescue."

Murdoch bows his head. "Greetings, I am Murdoch. We have been accompanying one of your brethen, Kayla, in our quest, and I am eager to hear more about what happened here."

 

[kirinke]

After the introductions, Alethia sat down on a proffered chair, looking at the newcomer expectantly. "You said that the Tiger Clan invited the Thayans into the city. Do you know who authorized this?" she asked curiously and asked Naverone to relay to Devan what has transpired so he can modify his questions to the captured Tiger Clan warrior as needed.

 

[DM_Matt]

After the introductions, Alethia sat down on a proffered chair, looking at the newcomer expectantly. "You said that the Tiger Clan invited the Thayans into the city. Do you know who authorized this?" she asked curiously and asked Naverone to relay to Devan what has transpired so he can modify his questions to the captured Tiger Clan warrior as needed.

"It started when a Wycklaren was mauled by a Telthor. They are animal spirits, worshipped in a sense. Then another was killed by lightning. Then another by another Telthor in public. Finally, a sudden plague struck a barracks, killing the soldiers inside in mere days. The Tiger Clan started to claim that the witches had lost the support of the land. Their leaders started demonstrating powers similar to the witches, such as the ability to take animal shape, use blasts of fire, and other magics. The people came to believe that the spirits of the land had turned their backs on the witches and the Rashemi government and chose the Tiger Clan. The Tiger Clan argued that only through making a deal with the Thayans could thry succede form Rasheman, so that they may later spread the word to the entire nation. Then one night, a Thayan force marched into the city. The Tiger Clan opened the gates for them."

 

[DM_Matt]

"Interesting...", Devan muses taking time to think. "We are powerful, but unlike the Thayans, we would not be your masters."

"What is your name warrrior?", Devan asks.

Gorel...My name is Gorel Farralo.

 

[kirinke]

"It started when a Wycklaren was mauled by a Telthor. They are animal spirits, worshipped in a sense. Then another was killed by lightning. Then another by another Telthor in public. Finally, a sudden plague struck a barracks, killing the soldiers inside in mere days. The Tiger Clan started to claim that the witches had lost the support of the land. Their leaders started demonstrating powers similar to the witches, such as the ability to take animal shape, use blasts of fire, and other magics. The people came to believe that the spirits of the land had turned their backs on the witches and the Rashemi government and chose the Tiger Clan. The Tiger Clan argued that only through making a deal with the Thayans could thry succede form Rasheman, so that they may later spread the word to the entire nation. Then one night, a Thayan force marched into the city. The Tiger Clan opened the gates for them."

"And of course, the tiger clan conviently forgot that the Wycklaren are not the only spellcasters who can control or summon spirits and lightening." Alethia said dryly and by coincidence, Taavi and Charissa chose that moment to return to Alethia, hovering over her and the group serenely.

 

[frostrune]

Gorel...My name is Gorel Farralo.

"Well met, Gorel. I am glad you have chosen to cooperate, though I hope it is not out of fear alone."

"I am going to cast a number of spells. None of them are harmful and I would ask that you submit to them willingly. They are spells that will pevent you from telling a lie and allow me to detect any falsehoods should you somehow circumvent the first. We can begin when you are ready."

Assuming the warrior agrees, Devan first casts his Know Opponent spell to learn what he can about this man's abilities. He will then inact his Zone of Truth followed by Discern Lies. Once these are all in place he begin asking questions.

1) Why were you waiting in ambush in the tunnels below the city and who were you waiting for?

2) Who is your clan leader?

3) Who leads the Thayans?

4) Why have you turned on the witches and your people?

5) How many warriors does your clan have?

6) How many Thayans are in or near the City?

7) If one were to have visited your city two years agao and has just returned, what laws/ rules will have changed?

8) Where do the Thayan's or your clan keep important prisoners?

9) How much control do you really have over the general populace? I cannot imagine that they have reacted well to Thayan rule.

10) Do you know of any signs or passwords that allow access to restricted areas?


OOC: This is a good start I guess. Please provide me with the info from the Know Opponent spell as well. Thanks - Frostrune