Intrigue In Candara

[dead_radish]

Auld nods. "Indeed. In times such as these, with those circumstances, I cannot help but be suspicious." He then nods. "This is indeed the Emperor, as far as I kin divine. And he tells us the truth."

He looks at Cromlyr. "Quite interesting."

 

[Uriel]

Crolmyr nods at Auldurveg and sighs'Indeed old friend, this gives us much to think about. Perhaps after a night's sleep we shall have a more clear idea of what to do.'
Crolmyr then goes silent,staring off into 'the distance' as if in some deep thought or another.

 

[National Acrobat]

Ariel returns from her little soiret around the temple and promptly sits her self across from the Emperor. "Your Highness, I know that you have been frank with us, and for the candor I thank you. However, before any further actions can be taken I need to clear up a few things in order to know just where everyone stands with you at this point. Would you be opposed to me asking you a few questions while you are under oath?" Her big, thick eyelashes flutter in the breeze, her lustrous red hair rolls across her shoulders (diplomacy +14)

OOC: If he agrees, I will cast the spell and ask rather simple questions such as: Do you mean what you say when you wish to have the aid of the Mac Morns? Is your vendetta against them at an end? Do you seek our aid in good faith? Stuff like that.

 

[Jemal]

The emporer stares reluctantly at Ariel, then slowly nods his head. "Aye, I'll do this. Ask your questions."

You cast the spell, and start asking questions.

NOTE: The zone of truth lasts for the next 10 minutes, and encompasses the entire room. (100 Rounds)
Now anybody who wants can question anyone else in the room. If you wish to question someone, type the question. Nobody has any way of knowing who's been affected or who made their saves. If you want to lie, e-mail me and I'll tell you if you made your will save or not. Otherwise, just type the truthful answer.

 

[National Acrobat]

"Thank you for being so co-operative your highness," Ariel tells the Emperor. With that, she starts to drill the Emperor with questions. "Just what exactly is it that the Mac Morns can do against this enemy of yours? What made you decide to end your vendetta against the Mac Morns for good? What will your position be towards Candara should the situation get rectified in your favor? What are your intentions with us should we successfully aid you? Who or what is the real enemy?"

 

[Jemal]

OOC: Bold are the original questions
IC:
Before you can ask your questions, the Emporer says "I appreciate the title, but I'm no longer the emporer, nor did I ever deserve it in the first place.. please, call me Will." He then motions for you to ask your questions, and answers them in order as you ask. (Just what exactly is it that the Mac Morns can do against this enemy of yours?)
"I don't know, I only know that the prophesy says that a Mac Morn will be instrumental in restoring peace to the empire. What made you decide to end your vendetta against the Mac Morns for good? I never had a vendetta against them, IT did, and due to stupidity and weakness of will, it controlled me. What will your position be towards Candara should the situation get rectified in your favor? I would be extremely grateful, but I doubt I'll ever be a ruler again. What are your intentions with us should we successfully aid you? I just want to free my son, if you can help me do that then I can help you defeat the beast. Who or what is the real enemy? The real enemy is The Beast... I don't know what it's real name is. It hatched from this Egg I found, and granted me great power, warping my mind as it did so... That's what it's doing to my son now. I have no idea what else it can do, but I do know that when I had its favour I could cast any spell known! Now, I have such little power I couldn't even defeat the Fetchers, though I did manage to destroy one before I got to the horse." He looks around at the gathered guests "If you don't mind, I'ld like to ask a question of my own... If you accompany the Mac Morn, Will you have to kill my son? He's only a prisoner, like I was... but he is a better man than I ever was, He was taken against his will, wheras I went willingly, at first.

 

[National Acrobat]

"Well, your Highness, er Will, I should hope that we don't have to kill your son. Truth be told though, if this Beast is exerting that kind of power over him there is the possibility that we may have no choice. I would prefer not to, and there are plenty of enchantments that are available to break holds on people and to override such charms so that we may incapacitate him without inflicting harm upon him. I think," she pauses for a moment, "that it will depend on the situation. I promise you that we will do what we can to avoid harming your son."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Tal has been listening to the conversation with great interest. Will. Can you describe the 'beast'? I am fairly well versed in matters arcane and may well know something of what we are dealing with.. Also how were you to find the last Mac Morn? Do you have some way of locating him or her?

 

[Jemal]

Will shakes his head "I wish I could, but it was.. it's a strange experience, It's different every time... not just every time I see it, but every time I THINK of it, the image changes... It's always chaotic, and changing, though. As for how to find the Mac Morn, I do have a few friends still in the Empire... One of them was a powerful Diviner. I was visiting her to see if she could help me when we were attacked by the Fetchers, and I don't know what happened to her.

 

[dead_radish]

When the spell is cast, Auld leans over to Cromlyr, and speaks very quietly in his ear, "Do you wish to stay during this spell, or should we make an excuse to leave for a short time? Or are there things you would ask 'his highness?'"

He listens to the answers with interest, and thinks back on his training and experiences to see if there is aught that resembles this condition (knowledge(Arcana) check).