[PBP] Tholestia Chapter 1: Minotaur trouble and a failed ambush

Deepwinter 7 turns around quickly and squirts his eyes to look at Ilan

"Your tongue has been used a little too much lately, and as such you have already told way too much, my dear Elf... You speak of trust and heritage of titles and honour but alas, there is no alignment between the words in your mind and the actions of your body. To most of our hosts you are but a bitter taste in the mouth that one wants to get rid of. YES you are an Elf and YES you don't want to be here with two lawfull knights."

And in a lower, quiet voice:

And YES you are noble, but we all know how you got the titles from the Elves and Men"

Deepwinter 7 stops a while and moves closer to both Ilan and Roland

"I also have no great affection to the laws of Amstrad, but in being here we are bound to them in numerous ways. "

Addressing both Ilan and Roland:

"If the pride of any of you both has reached a level in which reconciliation is no longer possible, there is no reason for me to be here anymore as well. Please Ilan, show the noble Knight some respect and offer him an apology. And you Sir Roland, get your head out of your buttocks, we are no longer on civil grounds here, and as such we aren't dealing with civilians either."

In a soft tone to Roland:

"It grieves me to say so Sir, but are you familiar with the proverb: In the land of the blind, one-eye is king? You would do well to reflect it first on your party, then on yourself and afterwards on Ilan and myself. But although this might prove to be a good excersice of you, I will explain this to you..."

To himself Deepwinter mutters

"Furthermore the statement acts as an analogy referring to itself, the subtleness of the recursion will go unnoticed anyway"

Then louder as an explanation to Roland:

You are the king, your party the blind, and the act of comparison is in strategy-making and thinking, two skills that your party seem to be unable of grasping. But Ilan and I in some respects are See-ers. The idea of arresting the Minotaurs didn't meet with objections from your party, but it seems that no objections are raised to anything that is decided here."

(If he hasn't been smashed to goo yet)

"Let us sit by the fire and forget our differences for now, for no benefit can be gained from them. Together we will can come with a good plan of how to find out what happened to the missing Knights of Amstrad. And then if our Gods are willing, some more can be told about our quest as well
 
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"I have no quarrel with you, Deepwinter 7. If Amstradan Law does not abide well with you, I suggest you leave these blessed lands and find your 'fortune' elsewhere, for apparently that is all you rogues care for: You are free to go! I will explain the situation to the Governor and take full responsibility. Hopefully this disgrace will not outweigh the result of our quest." Roland look Deepwinter 7 straight in the eyes and in a serious whiper continues I was ordered to kill you if you were to oppose me. However I feel that I serve my God better by letting you leave this land. Let Evil be warned for Deepwinter 7 is coming their way. I hope they 'enjoy' your company as much as I have... May His Goodness guide you on your travels." Roland keeps looking into the eyes of Deepwinter as if he is trying to find a soul behind the face.

OOC: Detect evil 3 rounds


Finally Roland stops his gaze and turns to Ilan and says in a indifferent voice The elf however has forfeit his freedom. I will take him with me. A judge and jury will determine his destiny.

"Tristan please hurry... we haven't got all day!"
 

In a forgiving voice: "I have placed my life in your hands many days, Deepwinter Seven, and this day will be no different. I will listen to you once more. There is no need for Tristan to arrest me, I have said all there need be. Time will reveal all . But please Roland, think before you act and don't follow blindly the ways you have been taught. They will leave you with few things in the end and your honour will not be among them. Trust me, I know what pride can bring you. but mabye you are just to young to realise what the price of true honour is. You might have faced your enemies, but your true enemy, you must face within. And none can help you then, you will face it alone."

"Mabye your strenght will be greater than mine was when that day comes." I say in a soft voice.

"I'll go check the horses"
 


[There are very few times where the players are the 100% only true force driving the story of a D&D game. This is one of them... savour it, use it, and enjoy it. I have absolutely no control over any of your characters and hence, no control over the continuance of the story either... that doesn't mean I am not enjoying it though! :D Awaiting the outcome...]
 

While drawing his sword "You will do no such thing. You will lay down your arms and equipment and you will be put to trial. Really... WHAT did you not understand from all I said? Are you insane AND deaf? Now stop with this nonsense and please speak no more: you might contaminate us with whatever it is that possesses you. Be it demon or insanity, we will cure it. We will ask the Gods for counsel and forgiveness. One way or the other, your days as a free man are over!

OOC: imho our DM tricked us! :eek: We are doing all the work! ;)
 

"Don't be a fool, Roland, you need my bow. I will not run. I will come with you. So you can arrest me for having another plan to deal with the Minotaurs. This is just my point, my young friend. You will bring more of us to death when you follow this path you have chosen."

I take the bow from my back and drop it on the ground. Then I draw my sword and hand it over to Roland.

"You will regret this when you face the Minotaurs."
 


"And it's a shame you haven't listened to a word I said and rather chain me and ride me to what you call justice than handle the Minotaurs. Do you really think that they will convict an Elven lord and so can count on the anger of the Elven lands just because I didn't agree with you. Roland, you have a lot to learn."

I hold out my hands so they can be bound.

"Well Tristan, you can put on my chains finally."
 
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"I will not do that. We can settle this like grownups by simply stop arguing and return to our lord. We than can give him our report and let him decide weather or not we should deal with the minotaurs. He is the one that send us on this mission."
 

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