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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Neurotic" data-source="post: 8682454" data-attributes="member: 24380">As the final preparation before going into the hall, he calls upon the luck of the fey to empower few of his companions. While he worries about having to fight Tim, he is more worried about the guards that could be subverted. And Breva is a paladin, he should be protected by the grace of the Purifier.Thus, Custodio, Vincenco and Akos enter the hall with Tyche's touch.[spoiler="Tyche's touch"]Lasts for 24 hours or until discharged.Gives +4 to the first saving throw, +3 to the second etc...no choice in the matter. If someone tries to charm, poison or otherwise influence one of us, he gets a surprise.[/spoiler]----Akos bows slightly in general direction of the nobles as he enters the room and follows the usher toward his seat.He sits as soon as it is offered, slowly, relaxed. He adjusts his robes and waits for the nobles to join them.He smiles and nods as the nobles sit, by all appearances as if he's giving them approval or even permission to sit. The only exception is the lady of the house for whom he gets up and bows before sitting back."It seems we operate under some assumptions, milady, that may not be completely accurate. Whatever you may have heard of our exploits, things are worse than you think. We have a degree of independence of The Five, but flouting their laws would collide with paladins code, with Sir Tymbecs code of honor, with Sectarian and Elite guards...we can make a deal to get your wayward son out of the town since he was too afraid to come forward and admit he made a mistake. Thus, he gave us what he knew and we delivered him safely to his home. And we reported our findings and where we are going.The Renegade...you may consider it a passing threat or even an opportunity to advance your own goals. But his goals, if realized, will render all scheming null and void since he works with demons and otherworldly beings incompatible with our forms of life. He had no problem throwing even his trusted henchmen into captivity once we defeated his demon. He also has no trouble keeping a slave and life power of other creatures for his own purposes. Nothing he promises is dependable since his goal is to return to power to his own city. And he will sack whomever he thinks he has to in that way.I can openly say I don't agree with some of the laws, those limiting personal freedoms most of all. But working with that creature to temporarily gain power that may cost the one making deals all of his assets or even his soul...it is not worth it.On the other hand, you, nobles already have power. Have influence. Have the riches."Akos motions to the mansion around them"When is it enough? You built this over generations. Is it worth throwing it all away?" Loremaster raises his hands to prevent objections"I know, I know, you, wiser and more experienced heads wouldn't do such a thing and recognize that he is a threat not only to The Five, but to your own power. But young hotheads, who think they have it hard if they cannot gamble and drink yearly pay of a craftsman in one wild night...they are a threat. I will presume much now in giving a small advice to you, lady, but you really should punish the boy. Not risk his life, obviously in some border dispute...but punish him so he feels it. He put your entire house at risk with his stupidity and cowardice."As the speech progresses, Akos is getting progressively worse in describing the young heir and takes an opportunity to smile at him as his self-satisfied smile drops."The wise people here, your elders, boy, recognize that having the power and keeping the power are two separate things. And to keep it you have to use it wisely, not squander it."Akos folds his hands in front of him and opens negotiations, giving the nobles hopefully exactly what they want to hear."Now that I garnered both good and ill will with my advice; when I've told you parts of what we discovered and told you where we stand...what do you need from us? And what do we gain from that?"</blockquote>

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