Paths of Legend: Lord Noran's War (OOC Thread)

[shadowmask]

A quick question for you, ethandrew. Is Keefe attempting to keep his statement to the Emiran ambassador quiet? I'm wondering if Nyrazha can hear what he's saying.

Thanks.

Anyone else enjoying this game far more than they thought? And I even had high expectations.

 

[ethandrew]

A quick question for you, ethandrew. Is Keefe attempting to keep his statement to the Emiran ambassador quiet? I'm wondering if Nyrazha can hear what he's saying.

Thanks.

Anyone else enjoying this game far more than they thought? And I even had high expectations.

He's not trying to keep it quiet. I'm sure he's trying to say it loudly, boasting at his linguistic skills. Keefe's not a modest boy.

 

[shadowmask]

Fantastic. Thank you, much. Nyrazha is a bit...off balance. This should just add to that.

 

[shadowmask]

My sense motive check vs ethandrew's character: 15. ethandrew's Bluff Check versus Sense Motive: Bluff 27. :\

Why do I even try to sense motive?

 

[Voda Vosa]

Because of the inherent and instinctive need to know the truth, despite it doesn't exist. =)

 

[ethandrew]

My sense motive check vs ethandrew's character: 15. ethandrew's Bluff Check versus Sense Motive: Bluff 27. :\

Why do I even try to sense motive?

No one in my face2face has a good sense motive, so whenever we're suspicious and we need to roll a sense motive, we fail miserably and our characters whole-heartedly believe whomever is bluffing.

I won't lie to you, Keefe has his own agendas. What they are, I won't say, but he's a smart fellow who really seems sincere.

 

[shadowmask]

No one in my face2face has a good sense motive, so whenever we're suspicious and we need to roll a sense motive, we fail miserably and our characters whole-heartedly believe whomever is bluffing.

I won't lie to you, Keefe has his own agendas. What they are, I won't say, but he's a smart fellow who really seems sincere.

Sense motive does seem to not be worthy in a lot of players' eyes despite its usefulness vs bluff, which does seem popular.

I'm planning on playing it as either she is simply accepting of his altruism, or she will attempt to convince him of his cultural faux pas, if any exists from her perspective. I'm trying to play this as a cultural difference issue, as opposed to a truly suspiscious scenario. That's why Nyrazha is asking the questions inside her head that she is. At the same time, those aren't exactly questions you ask out loud and expect any kind of "honest" answer, especially in diplomatic circles and with her cultural background.

CM, would you be willing to expound a bit on the Emiran culture, so I can get a better understanding of what she is most likely to go with? Thanks.

If Keefe didn't have his own agendas, I would be shocked and dismayed.

 

[shadowmask]

Because of the inherent and instinctive need to know the truth, despite it doesn't exist. =)

Sure it exists...as a multi-faceted gem.

 

[ethandrew]

I am sure that between the three characters traveling up to Lord Nolan's keep that there will be a lot of discussion on where and how Keefe can improve himself, especially when one of the travelers is a beacon of all that is good and holy and another is a self-serving liar.

I do like the intricacies this little political intrigue we have going on here. With the different cultures and morality issues, this is shaping up quite nicely. Keefe is a diplomat of sorts, though he's not out to make friends when he does, just placate or influence.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

CM, would you be willing to expound a bit on the Emiran culture, so I can get a better understanding of what she is most likely to go with? Thanks.

Why certainly...just need to switch mental gears...I've been playing with a new toy.

Emiran culture is based loosely off of Arabian Nights style middle eastern culture, with a dose of modern Islamic influence. Contrary to most D&D fantasy cultures, the genders are not equal in the Emirates. Females are essentially property to be used, bartered, traded, etc.

Nyrazha likely knows and possibly even accepts that her father sees her as something to be married off to someone of influence to increase his own status.

All that being said, the spirituality of the Emirates plays a central role in their culture and politics. At the time Lord Noran's War is set, the Earth and Water castes are waning in power as Thay sends devils to the elemental planes to assassinate the genies of those elements. Currently, the four castes are balanced in political influence, but the Fire Caste is poised to seize power in a military coup if the war effort doesn't turn back in Emiran favor.

What else would you like to know?