Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Final Chapter)

[GlassEye]

OOC: Glass, The Shield of Heroes is a shield of arrow catching...

Ah, I hadn't realized that. Thanks. So, DT, if it's ok, I will again amend Silas' action to save his Protection from Arrows spell for a later time. Also, would Silas be aware that elves are immune to sleep?

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC
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Silas would be aware that elves are immune to sleep. The Dorinthians had enough contact with them to know elven strengths and weaknesses.
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There seems to be a pause of the movement in the trees, almost as if a discussion were being made. Soon the movement resumes again, and Caramip comments that some elves are spreading out. "What kind of help do you suggest, human? We would be willing to hear your words, but you must also realize that our patience for any trickery from you will be met harshly."

During the dialogue Silas is able to get off his extended mage armor spell. He hears several other companions casting similar protective magic.

 

[Fenris]

"What kind of help do you suggest, human? We would be willing to hear your words, but you must also realize that our patience for any trickery from you will be met harshly."

Dartis will activate the shield's Charisma boost.

"I truely seek what is best for both our peoples who have lived side by side in harmony for so long. I have seen the past and the future for your people. This kin strife will be the end of the elves if it is not stopped now! I have no desire to see your fair people dissappear, just as I have no wosh to see my own people die out. But within Saleentra, lies the salvation of my people and yours. A physical salvation for mine and a spiritual one for you. You must let my small group proceed, I could have advanced with greater force, I did not for I seek peace for both our people, I want our people to survive! The kin strife will destroy the nation of Saleentra, and the causes have not been removed. A small group of your leaders have lead you astray from your Avariel heritage. You must choose the right path, even if it the harder path, only through this can your people be preserved. I have worked hard to save both our people. I set the Lord of the Mountain free so that both our people would be safe from the orcs of the north. Please you must believe me, I have traveled here to reach the Counsel grounds, and quickly, only there can I save my people and in doing so save yours as well. I have traveled long roads my friend, the Huntress has been with me in these travels and I pray that you will let me continue her work."

 

[Deuce Traveler]

There is another pause in the movements in the trees and another dialogue before you hear the elves shout back, "Very well. If you would agree to drop your weapons and take a few steps back from them we will escort you back to the city. You may keep your other equipment as a sign of good will."

Silas
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You have the time to cast a second spell if you would like.
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[GlassEye]

[sblock=OOC]Silas will refrain from casting anything else at this time.[/sblock]

 

[Fenris]

Dartis drops his sword and steps back.

"I would conceal whatever you can my friends" he whispers to the others.

 

[GlassEye]

Silas glances at his quarterstaff and sighs. "No hiding this, I suppose," he says quietly. He steps forward and tosses it down next to Dartis' sword.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

The party tosses its weapons to the ground, although Silas believes he sees Ulavree squirrel something up her sleeve and Sanmar appears smug as nine elves with bows and shorts swords approach and search each of you.

The elven patrol gathers up your weapons then leads you northwards towards Saleentra. They assure you the journey will only take a few more hours, and three move out in front while the other six stay behind while keeping an eye on you and bows at the ready.

The leader of the band looks back at you and asks, "I cannot guarentee that the Council will deem to speak with you, but hopefully we can at least get a representative of it to hear your case." He turns back to lead you on while Eroll walks between Dartis and Silas.

"We can try talking, or if you prefer we can take out these nine now that we have them on the ground. Two of the six behind us is carrying our gear in their packs and if we charge them we could possibly take them by surprise."

 

[GlassEye]

Silas glances over at Eroll and sighs. "I swore an oath that I would do my best to resolve this without further violence. And you know how binding my Auntie regards oaths. So, until all other avenues have failed, I will not act with violence against the elves."

 

[Fenris]

Dartis sighs at Eroll's suggestion. But realizes that this is essentially war, a war the elves, or the Magi at least have declared on humanity. Maybe the Dorinthians were not the target, but survival is key in war. These were not civilians here, these were soldiers doing their part in war. War is never nice and never pretty.

Silas glances over at Eroll and sighs. "I swore an oath that I would do my best to resolve this without further violence. And you know how binding my Auntie regards oaths. So, until all other avenues have failed, I will not act with violence against the elves."

Dartis puts his hand on Silas' shoulder, "You have done your best my friend. This is not your decision nor your path. I hold your oath fulfilled.

Dartis gives a nod to Eroll, catches Sanmar's eye and Dartis leaps into action with Eroll.