Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Yeoman]

"Just remember, overwhelming them with the sheer weight of our forces reduces the risk to all of us exponentially. If you are injured, remember to pull back. We should have sufficient numbers to allow the wounded to withdraw safely." Catherine's gaze seems to linger on Kaelan for a moment as she speaks, but perhaps it was just a trick of the shadowy light in the cell.

"Now let's stop at the armory, or check with the mercenaries to find your gear. Now perhaps you two, Catherine points to the merchants, can be convinced to hang back outside the combat zone. No sense in you getting hurt.

Catherine looks to everyone in the room. "Shall we move out?"

 

[Pebele]

"We will stay back. We have spears that keep the animals away from the wagon, but they did not seem to work so well on people." The merchants share a look, then they stand up straight. "But! We will help if anyone tries to sneak up on you!"

Tarshana and 'Captain' salute Catherine. "Ready to move out and search for equipment, ma'am."

Ducerne and Alicia salute as well. "The armory should be well stocked, the trap that was set in there didn't harm hardly any equipment. There are mercenaries outside of the treasure room, but from the sounds of it you've met them already. We can lead you anywhere you want to go."

(Ok, where are you heading first, to the armory or to the mercenaries?)

 

[Yeoman]

"Hmm, let's try the armory first. If they moved your equipment from there, then the mercenaries will know about it."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"Sounds good Catherine, let us go to the armory." As they start their march he says, "We cannot forget the beast man that fought with Alicia and Ducerne. He had a great axe that could be used in the battle ahead." If Catherine's gaze lingers on Kaelan, he seems either not to notice or not to care.

 

[Rolzup]

"Indeed, the armory seems out best bet. No need giving them access to even more things to throw at us."

 

[Shayuri]

"Ducerne," Trebuchet asks abruptly as they start walking towards the armory, as is his general means of starting or participating in conversations. "What is Janus doing? He has lost a number of men, a significant amount of supplies and equipment, and must have reason to suspect we would return, based on the note we saw. What is his plan for dealing with us? How does he intend to recover from the losses he has suffered?"

 

[Pebele]

As the party begins moving, the two merchant guards speak up. "Our equipment is rather... distinctive. It will be easy for us to spot if it was placed in the armory."

Ducerne taps Darrick on the shoulder and speaks softly to him. "Do not forget the key you have, young knight."

He then straightens and addresses Trebuchet's question. "Janus does not believe that he can be defeated by mere mortals. He has what I believe is called a "God complex". As for recovering from his losses, I have heard him say numerous times "You fools are a copper a dozen." to his followers.

I do not believe that he sees the world in the same way that others do. And I believe that is how you will prevail, he will not fear you or believe that even our small army will pose any danger to him."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"A God complex? Well he will certainly be meeting the Gods when we are finished with him." As Kaelan walks along he periodically stops to reload his weapon capsules into his weapon.

 

[Yeoman]

"Good idea Kaelan. I'll rearm my capsules as well. Also, Trebuchet I want you to assist Kaelan in taking down the Janus's lizard bodyguard. Your magic should bypass his armor. I need one volunteer to assist me with Janus, and the other two members should engage his priest. You four, Catherine points to the two guards, Alicia, and Ducerne, engage the enemy as you see fit."

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I totally forgot to reload the capsule I used oh so long ago. Good thing I don't use them as often as Kaelan does!
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[Shayuri]

Trebuchet inclines his head in his version of a nod.

"Of course, Catherine. I will be pleased to inflict grievous bodily harm upon him, should he fail to ask for quarter."

He pauses, then adds, "Which I do not expect. Janus would surround himself with fanatics, no doubt. If we can bring him down quickly, that could work to our advantage. A fanatic can sometimes lose morale if the focus of their devotion is destroyed. That, or fly into a homicidal rage from which death is the only release."