renau1g's Red Hand of Doom

[Rhun]

"He's sitting there," says Zazz, waving his sword in the direction of the bound hobgoblin. "Probably cursing himself for not having the wisdom to pick less skilled adversaries."

 

[s@squ@tch]

OOC: I noticed that Virashil is the best candidate to interrogate the prisoner -- since none of us have ranks in those types of skills. (her CHA bonus at +5 is our only hope - ben kenobi)

 

[renau1g]

As Virashil approaches their bound captive, he appears to be sulking and remains silent as you approach, not even registering your presence.

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How does Virashil plan on interrogating the prisoner... i.e. good cop, bad cop?
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[s@squ@tch]

Virashil

The lithe elf approaches the prisoner slowly, appraising the hobgoblin.

"I have no intention of harming you -- all that I ask is some information as to why you lay-in-wait to attack travellers in this area, and why you travel with someone who worships her. In exchange for this, I believe I can convince my companions to let you go." She pulls the holy symbol out from her belt pouch and shows it to the captive.
OOC: Diplomacy +5

She then looks directly into the creatures eyes and awaits any response.

 

[Rhun]

As Virashil approaches the prisoner, Zazz calls out casually to her. "If you need me to remove any of our guest's fingers, just let me know." He spins his shortsword skillfully in hand and the hint of a smile crosses his face.

 

[EvolutionKB]

The shifter nods at the halfling. "You and Short-toe help me dig suitable graves?" Hurrow shifts once more, taking his lupine form. The large silver wolf begins digging out a place near the farmhouse.

 

[renau1g]

The hobogoblin looks up warily at the elf as she speaks, initial hostility is apparenet in his beady green eyes, but her words have a calming effect on the bound creature. He appears to be more indifferent to your presence and speaks "Alright elf-witch, you let me go, I tell you good information. We attack travellers to loot them, steal their stuff and bring it back to master. Why do we travel with the priest? 'Cause Wyrmlord Koth tells us to. We do's what he says, otherwise Karkilan punishes us." the hobgoblin says, shuddering at the mention of Karkilan and goes quiet.

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Diplomacy Check:
Diplmoacy (1d20+7=25)

You're very persuasive , makes the hostile prisoner indifferent...
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[s@squ@tch]

Virashil smiles at the prisoner, glad to see that he chose this path.

"A few more questions before we release you."

"First, who is this 'Wyrmlord' Koth you speak of -- and why does he bear the title of 'Wyrmlord'?"

"Second, is he your master, and to what end is he collecting loot and treasure from passersby?"

"Third, who is this Karkilan?"

 

[renau1g]

The hobgoblin prisoner hesitates for a moment, as if weighing out the consequences of his answers before continuing "Wyrmlord Koth is our leader, he uses mighty magicks, even more mighty than yours, a powerful sorceror he is. He is collecting loot for himself, he don't tell us why, just that he needs lots of it and sends lots of us out to get it. We aren't the only group around the human river-town doing the Wyrmlord's bidding. Karkilan is Koth's chief lieutenant, he's a bull-faced killer as big as an ogre." the prisoner says.

Looking up at Virashil he quietly says "I answered your questions, you promised to let me go. For what I've told you they'll be coming for me, I need to get as far from here as I can before they come in force"

 

[Graf]

Brodi guides Short-toe back to the house stuggling to keep the willful purple fastidth under control as they load bodies on its back and transport them to the gravesite.