Serpenteye
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The Matron looks up at the ceiling, gives the mental equivalent of a shrug and focuses her attention on the fight once again. Seeing the dancing lights she allows herself a tiny smile. Clever girl.
House Millithor in the City of the Spider Queen
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Serpenteye
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She answers Narcelia quietly
The battle will be over in a minute, until then we have neither money nor time. Even if Dariel is victorious we will have to use most of our wealth to make one more investment in order to afford everything we are going to need. Until the battle is finished and the risk for a riot is reduced I am loath to split our forces. You may spend as much as you want on supplies, but I advise you to keep at least half of your wealth in reserve.
The battle will be over in a minute, until then we have neither money nor time. Even if Dariel is victorious we will have to use most of our wealth to make one more investment in order to afford everything we are going to need. Until the battle is finished and the risk for a riot is reduced I am loath to split our forces. You may spend as much as you want on supplies, but I advise you to keep at least half of your wealth in reserve.
Thels
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OOC: Which blade is broken?
OOC2: you must be kidding about Torellan sneaking up to me.
Torn with anger, Dariel overloads the dwarf with curses in elven. Ignoring anything outside the arena, Dariel grabs his remaining sword and tries to make use of the diversion by stabbing the dwarf twice more and then stepping away (5 feet step).
OOC3: Still in defensive mode.
OOC2: you must be kidding about Torellan sneaking up to me.
Torn with anger, Dariel overloads the dwarf with curses in elven. Ignoring anything outside the arena, Dariel grabs his remaining sword and tries to make use of the diversion by stabbing the dwarf twice more and then stepping away (5 feet step).
OOC3: Still in defensive mode.
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Endur
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Dariel swings three times with his remaining sword, narrowly missing on his third strike. Dariel then backs up a little. In the Drow luxury box, Dariel’s Cavvekan puts his paws over his head and starts whining.
The white wolf backs up as well, growling at Dariel.
Endur steps forward and swings at Dariel. His first swing shatters Dariel's remaining sword. The next two swings are with the flat of his blade, attempting to pound Dariel into submission. With the help of the dancing lights, Dariel sidesteps both of Endur's swings and is unharmed.
The three Mindflayers walk down the stairs in the arena audience, moving closer to the combat.
Master Klaxeon allows Matron Ki’Willis to listen over the mindlink to the mental commands the Illithids are broadcasting to Endur:
Klaxeon’s mental command is: "Drop your weapon and shield and pretend to continue the fight with your bare fists, however, not actually hitting the drow.”
Another Illithid sends: "You should not soil the memory of your ancestors by staining their blade with this unworthy drow's blood. You should use your fist instead."
Another Illthid sends: "This is your battle and you must fight it by yourself. Dismiss your wolf or you will dishonour yourself and be known as a coward."
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Initiative
Jena: 23
Dark Elf NPCs: 21
Kilcif: 20
Dwarf NPCs (not counting Endur): 20
Narcelia: 19
Torellan: 15
Carcelon: 14
Dariel's Wolf: 14
Dariel:14
Endur's Wolf: 14
Endur: 14
Any NPC not mentioned: 13
Mind Flayers and Flunkies: 12
Krecil, Quertus: 11
Marckarius: 10
Matron Ki'Willis: 3
The white wolf backs up as well, growling at Dariel.
Endur steps forward and swings at Dariel. His first swing shatters Dariel's remaining sword. The next two swings are with the flat of his blade, attempting to pound Dariel into submission. With the help of the dancing lights, Dariel sidesteps both of Endur's swings and is unharmed.
The three Mindflayers walk down the stairs in the arena audience, moving closer to the combat.
Master Klaxeon allows Matron Ki’Willis to listen over the mindlink to the mental commands the Illithids are broadcasting to Endur:
Klaxeon’s mental command is: "Drop your weapon and shield and pretend to continue the fight with your bare fists, however, not actually hitting the drow.”
Another Illithid sends: "You should not soil the memory of your ancestors by staining their blade with this unworthy drow's blood. You should use your fist instead."
Another Illthid sends: "This is your battle and you must fight it by yourself. Dismiss your wolf or you will dishonour yourself and be known as a coward."
Next Round
Initiative
Jena: 23
Dark Elf NPCs: 21
Kilcif: 20
Dwarf NPCs (not counting Endur): 20
Narcelia: 19
Torellan: 15
Carcelon: 14
Dariel's Wolf: 14
Dariel:14
Endur's Wolf: 14
Endur: 14
Any NPC not mentioned: 13
Mind Flayers and Flunkies: 12
Krecil, Quertus: 11
Marckarius: 10
Matron Ki'Willis: 3
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Serpenteye
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There is no deciet in the matron's look of disgust as Dariel's second weapon is sundered, she hides her smugness far better. In the certain knowledge that the battle will soon be over she resumes planning her next step.
The dwarf obviously has some powerful magical equipment, more than enough to repay Dariel for the loss of his weapons and to give him ample payment for his service to the House. Endur's sale-value would probably be higher, though. If mere love-slaves are routinely sold for sums of 200'000 gold the prize of a holy warrior should be higher. They are ever so much more entertaining, after all. All we have to do is find one of his worst and richest enemies and his value could well be incalculable. Failing that I'm sure the prince of Grackstulgh would pay a handsome sum to be able to offer Endur up as a bargaining chip in his negotiations.
The most profitable option would be to allow the knowledge to spread and play out all the interested parties against each others. Some of them might be very eager that he doesn't fall into the wrong hands. It might take a while, though Yyssiriryl might handle that trade for us if we run out of time. That would reduce our profit severely.
ooc: Her plan might be good IC, but it would probably take a lot of posts and a lot of time to realise it. Some of you have been standing in the shadows for a while, out of the focus of the action. So, I'm asking you, should we take our time in Menthol Derith and keep up the political style of play to maximize our wealth and influence, or do you want to go dungeon crawling?
The dwarf obviously has some powerful magical equipment, more than enough to repay Dariel for the loss of his weapons and to give him ample payment for his service to the House. Endur's sale-value would probably be higher, though. If mere love-slaves are routinely sold for sums of 200'000 gold the prize of a holy warrior should be higher. They are ever so much more entertaining, after all. All we have to do is find one of his worst and richest enemies and his value could well be incalculable. Failing that I'm sure the prince of Grackstulgh would pay a handsome sum to be able to offer Endur up as a bargaining chip in his negotiations.
The most profitable option would be to allow the knowledge to spread and play out all the interested parties against each others. Some of them might be very eager that he doesn't fall into the wrong hands. It might take a while, though Yyssiriryl might handle that trade for us if we run out of time. That would reduce our profit severely.
ooc: Her plan might be good IC, but it would probably take a lot of posts and a lot of time to realise it. Some of you have been standing in the shadows for a while, out of the focus of the action. So, I'm asking you, should we take our time in Menthol Derith and keep up the political style of play to maximize our wealth and influence, or do you want to go dungeon crawling?
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Seonaid
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Narcelia, not privy to the Matron's knowledge, turns a shade paler with fury. She will ready an action to cast Darkbolt if Dariel is suddenly overcome. [If I can't do that, let me know, and I'll change my readied action. I don't have my stuff with me, so I'm not sure on casting requirements.]
[I prefer actions that are as strictly IC as possible without dragging the story. But, I'm one of those who has had something to do. My character much prefers staying here for a day or three, to procure supplies. I don't care, either way.
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[I prefer actions that are as strictly IC as possible without dragging the story. But, I'm one of those who has had something to do. My character much prefers staying here for a day or three, to procure supplies. I don't care, either way.
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Endur
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Lady Yyssiriryl glances away from the fight and speaks in the drow language to Matron Ki'Willis in a low tone that can be heard by others in the luxury box.
"I've been thinking about leaving Mantol Derith for a few weeks. I think Jena, Trygon, and myself will assist you on your trip to visit the Company of the Coiled Whip."
"I've been thinking about leaving Mantol Derith for a few weeks. I think Jena, Trygon, and myself will assist you on your trip to visit the Company of the Coiled Whip."
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