Into the Dragon's Lair.
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TwistedMindInc
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Brother Odis examines the fallen wagon driver, but he is beyond repair. They just don't make commoners like they used to. Duthayer binds the two remaining bandits, and as the hold spell leaves their bodies.. it becomes evident that tying them up was a good plan. One of the men spit at Duthayer. "You will all pay for this interruption in the Freedom Warrior's plans." He struggles within his bindings, the other freedom warrior just stands there.. limp like. His head sagging, not even attempting to my eye contact. Clearly he has given up - even if his brother will not.
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hero4hire
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Spirits rise from the fallen bodies. Invisible to all save for one who is all too familiar with the other side.
Absalom strode forward, Rath flanking him as he went.
"Soooo Fallen Ones." he hissed.
To those watching they may have thought the Mage mad or delusional. But to those who knew him, they could tell he was communicating with the Spirits of the Recently Slain. No spell was gestured or word of arcane power spoken. For this was Absalom's gift...and his curse!
"Tell me now why you attacked the cart. Tell me or I will make sure your soul is torn from the afterlife and your suffering made legendary." he continued, gazing at the souls with a serpentine gaze.
Absalom really had no way to affect the shades. They weren't true ghosts per se. Those he could work his magicks upon. They were just vestiges of consiousness left in this world. But they could still be very forthcoming...Especially when they were the weak-willed simpletons in life the Necromancer suspected they were.
Absalom strode forward, Rath flanking him as he went.
"Soooo Fallen Ones." he hissed.
To those watching they may have thought the Mage mad or delusional. But to those who knew him, they could tell he was communicating with the Spirits of the Recently Slain. No spell was gestured or word of arcane power spoken. For this was Absalom's gift...and his curse!
"Tell me now why you attacked the cart. Tell me or I will make sure your soul is torn from the afterlife and your suffering made legendary." he continued, gazing at the souls with a serpentine gaze.
Absalom really had no way to affect the shades. They weren't true ghosts per se. Those he could work his magicks upon. They were just vestiges of consiousness left in this world. But they could still be very forthcoming...Especially when they were the weak-willed simpletons in life the Necromancer suspected they were.
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Brother Odis whispers a quick blessing over the dead driver and then walks over to the two captives.
Though both Odis and Duthayer wanted to take the Freedom Warriors alive, each had separate reasons. From Odis' journeys with the group, he knew that Duthayer wanted the law to prevail. Capture the rebels and let the courts administer the proper justice. However, Tymora had a soft spot for rebels, if their cause was sincere and just. Odis had a few questions he wanted to ask them.
Glaring at the two captives, "Today, you have killed an innocent man in front of many witnesses. Your fate is out of your hands. You are doomed to the machinations of the laws of the kingdom against which you rebel. But, perhaps the loss of your freedom and possibly lives won't be for naught."
After pausing, Odis speaks again, "Tell me of the Freedom Warriors and their mission. What grievances do they hold against the kingdom? What do they hope to accomplish? Do not think your answers will help you in anyway. But perhaps some good can come from this. Depending on what you say here and now, when I return from my mission, I may decide to bring those concerns to Lady Kestral. I may decide to lead negotiations myself. What say you? You have five minutes to convince me that the Freedom Warriors fight for a just cause.”
Though both Odis and Duthayer wanted to take the Freedom Warriors alive, each had separate reasons. From Odis' journeys with the group, he knew that Duthayer wanted the law to prevail. Capture the rebels and let the courts administer the proper justice. However, Tymora had a soft spot for rebels, if their cause was sincere and just. Odis had a few questions he wanted to ask them.
Glaring at the two captives, "Today, you have killed an innocent man in front of many witnesses. Your fate is out of your hands. You are doomed to the machinations of the laws of the kingdom against which you rebel. But, perhaps the loss of your freedom and possibly lives won't be for naught."
After pausing, Odis speaks again, "Tell me of the Freedom Warriors and their mission. What grievances do they hold against the kingdom? What do they hope to accomplish? Do not think your answers will help you in anyway. But perhaps some good can come from this. Depending on what you say here and now, when I return from my mission, I may decide to bring those concerns to Lady Kestral. I may decide to lead negotiations myself. What say you? You have five minutes to convince me that the Freedom Warriors fight for a just cause.”
TwistedMindInc
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The answers that Absalom and Brother Odis recieve are similiar in meaning, though probably not in delivery. Both the spirits and the spit-fire bandit explain that the Freedom Warriors do not wish to see the land fall into the hands of the current regent, for their power and everything they've worked so hard for will no longer be theirs. They do not trust the regent that sits upon the throne, Alusair. Both tales report that Lord Hyraken will make those that stand in the way of the Freedom Warriors pay; for they are the true rulers of the land, and some day the regent will be his wife -- just as fate dictates.
"Warmlanders," Kuma says derisively. "Too much sun, it addles your brains. You do not trust the regent to rule, but you trust her to be queen? This Lord Hyraken has much to answer for. I smell much of ambition in his stirring up this rabble...and nothing at all of justice or altruism."
He finishes cleaning off the blade of his sword and slides it back home, then looks around for a guardsman. On seeing one, he waves the guard over, calling out, "You there! Come here!"
He finishes cleaning off the blade of his sword and slides it back home, then looks around for a guardsman. On seeing one, he waves the guard over, calling out, "You there! Come here!"
hero4hire
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Absalom rejoins his companions. "Zealots for sure, but they don't seem to have any other motive then rebelling against the current Regent." The necromancer turns to Duthayer, his eyes visible under the shadow of his cloak. "Tell me do you see evil in these men's hearts. Thier actions are certainly unlawful and they will be punished by the laws they sought to overthrow. But others amongst us may feel more at ease if you can tell us that they have baser intentions and dark souls."
Duthayer turns back to the men, glaring hard at them, his eyes turning briefly silver as he seeks Clangeddin Silverbear's guidance in determining any evil in the men's souls.
TwistedMindInc
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One of the guardsmen, having just heard the sounds of battle, rounds the corner (followed by two others) a moment too late.. it seems. Noting Kuma beckoning them forth, the three men trot over.. sheathing their weapons. His eyes narrow, "Freedom Warriors.." spat with venom in his voice as he nears.. instantly recognizing the bandits for what they surely are. "I assume you wish to turn them over to us, aye?" Doing his best to read between the lines. Meanwhile - at Absalom's request, Duthayer's gaze bores down into the mens' very souls.. perhaps their motives may not have always been their own; they now have accepted the evil Lord Hyraken's word - and ways.
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Albedo
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Arthur began to tap his foot impatiently as he waited his fellow adventurers to satisify their curiosities. Once the gaurds arrived, he decided they had waited long enough. "I'm sure there are many things you want answered about this situation, but this does not concern us. The good lady has decided how we are to be best imployed, and this is not it. She has claimed responsiblity for these people in exchange for us to be free to go after that lair. I see no reason for us to get involved until after we have accomplished our objective. It is my humble opinion that we should set this incident behind us and be off."
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