Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Yeoman]

"And we are supposed to believe that you were able to defeat them, with all their power? They were able to kill our animals and crops with a gesture, how could you stand against them?!"

"We stood against them through a combination of superior tactics, skill and honor. I assure you, there is no deceit on our part. Here, let me show you something. Catherine pulls her silver holy symbol out from underneath her tunic. Do you recognize the symbol? It is that of Dol Arrah, the goddess of honor and guardianship. As a devout servant of the Goddess, I again offer my assurances that we did nothing but act in the best interest of the town."

Catherine looks thoughtful for a moment. "Tell me Viktor, what can I offer you to prove my sincerity? We can visit the battle site or the children's camp if you like. Or perhaps you'd like a test of sincerity? If so, then I offer you my life. If we are lying, then my life is yours. Is that proof enough?

I really hope he doesn't call my bluff. This would be a pretty silly way to go, wouldn't it? I guess it'd prove we were saving the town...but I'm still not going to mention it in my report.

 

[BRP2]

"We stood against them through a combination of superior tactics, skill and honor..."

Charles cuts in for a moment with his finger in the air: In addition to fire breathing potions. then shrinks back behind Catherine and let's her continue.

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto, crouching silently out of sight of the hunters against the wall by the open window hears Catherine's words clearly. Almost as if I'Katra himself has heard her oath, the cool night breeze picks up in intensity, fluttering the curtain around the shifter as he slowly nocks an arrow. Though Viktor is not visible to him, Sepoto focuses on a mental picture of the hunter, pinpointing him in the inn-yard beyond by his voice. If any attempt by him is made to take the priestess of Dol Arrah up on her offer, the arrow he now holds stands ready to find his throat.

 

[Shayuri]

"You underestimate our martial prowess," Trebuchet announces. "We encountered three Children of Winter, and their associated beasts. While they presented some challenge, we were able to dispatch them."

He steps forwards. "Your reaction is not what was expected."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Kaelan still stands by the side of Catherine. He looks the stubborn hunters down, trying to gauge their skills.

[sblock=ooc]Can I try and determine Victor's CR by using sense motive as outlined on pg. 102 of complete adventurer? I sure hope so, I'd hate to waste a nat 20. Total 27. [/sblock]

Kaelan speaks up, "If you do not believe our story or trust the honor of this woman, then look to some of the gear we returned with. You saw the Children here, much of this is theirs."

 

[Pebele]

Kaelan studies Viktor, and he is able to determine that he should easily be able to subdue the man.

As Catherine speaks, Viktor's expression falters slightly, and he looks between the five students. "No, I don't want no innocent blood on my hands. If what you say is true, than you all are greater soldiers than I ever thought."

The two men behind him nod their heads, and Viktor speaks again.

"But, it ain't that easy. I gotta know that you're telling the truth. I gotta see it. We can get to their camp and back by tonight. If you're willing to wait in town another day for us to check, then we'll trust you. And you'll have my apologies when we get back."

He sized up Trebuchet and gave a mirthless laugh. "Not what you expected? You have no idea what we have been through, and we ain't about to let no one prance on in here, say they fixed our life, and then prance out without so much as checking on it."

 

[Yeoman]

Whew!

"Then we'll wait another night at the inn. I'm sure Gilda will not have a problem with that. We'll be waiting for you."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Confident that they are dealing with lesser warriors, Kaelan says to the Hunters, "Make sure you hurry back. I don't want to head back into the jungle after you don't come back and find that you've been eaten by a tiger."

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto's calloused hands slowly release the tension on the bowstring, the arrow returned to its wicker quiver before Kaelan finishes his jest.

It seems we must wait a little longer to find the truth then...

 

[BRP2]

Charles' hands drop away from his spear and he let's out a sigh that's a mix of disappointment and relief. Well, can I go back to bed now?