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The Emperor of Solmaria
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silentspace
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Kinden
During the interchange between Shadowleaf, Lenya and the bard, Kinden chuckles quietly to himself. In the elvish tongue, he says Humans can't help themselves, it seems. They always want argue about something, even when it's nothing. For a moment there, I thought maybe they liked it here in the sewers, and would rather stay than move ahead!
When they approach the rats, he moves to the front next to Shadowleaf again. Let me take a shot first, he says to Xanthas, then I'll retreat and you can move up to attack. Agreed?
Then, to everyone, he asks, So, what shall it be? Shall we go to them, or draw them to us?
During the interchange between Shadowleaf, Lenya and the bard, Kinden chuckles quietly to himself. In the elvish tongue, he says Humans can't help themselves, it seems. They always want argue about something, even when it's nothing. For a moment there, I thought maybe they liked it here in the sewers, and would rather stay than move ahead!
When they approach the rats, he moves to the front next to Shadowleaf again. Let me take a shot first, he says to Xanthas, then I'll retreat and you can move up to attack. Agreed?
Then, to everyone, he asks, So, what shall it be? Shall we go to them, or draw them to us?
Thanee
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Lenya listens to Kinden's words and finally says in fluent, but somewhat crude elvish. If you thought, that I like it down here, than you are horribly mistaken! I'm only hesitant to go ahead, since it gets even worse there... and I much prefer if someone else takes the lead. She smiles afterwards.
Lichtenhart
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Back in the row, when the sewage reaches his chest, Dar stops for a moment and mumbles something in dwarven to his dirty hand with the sun tattoo.
"As I said, I really do appreciate some lessons in humility, but if this... yeah if this humility is gonna reach beard height, well, someone is sooo going to regret it. You know, I can stand being attacked by the guards of a crazed emperor, may he live forever, yeah, I can stand having to retreat in the sewers, I can stand this mawkish smell of roses but what I really can't stand is getting anymore filthy, so please, either give me a quick way out... or something wicked to kill!"
Then, when they are about to face the rats, he unfastens the others so they can move more freely and he gets right behind Shadowleaf.
"We go to them. I hope we frighten them and make them run away."
"As I said, I really do appreciate some lessons in humility, but if this... yeah if this humility is gonna reach beard height, well, someone is sooo going to regret it. You know, I can stand being attacked by the guards of a crazed emperor, may he live forever, yeah, I can stand having to retreat in the sewers, I can stand this mawkish smell of roses but what I really can't stand is getting anymore filthy, so please, either give me a quick way out... or something wicked to kill!"
Then, when they are about to face the rats, he unfastens the others so they can move more freely and he gets right behind Shadowleaf.
"We go to them. I hope we frighten them and make them run away."
silentspace
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Kinden smiles at Lenya. Ah, you speak Elven! So few humans bother to learn the languages of the other races.
And I’m not taking the lead, only firing an arrow then dropping back. That will give us an extra attack, and save Xanthas here from having to fumble with weapons, or dropping one into the sludge. And with my elven vision, I can see just a little further… Kinden stops for a moment before continuing. And if you don’t mind, I’d prefer it if you not tell me what to do or how to fight. In return, I won’t tell you what to do either, agreed? That way we don’t run the risk of giving orders that contradict what Dar here says! He pats the dwarf on the back, winking at him.
And I’m not taking the lead, only firing an arrow then dropping back. That will give us an extra attack, and save Xanthas here from having to fumble with weapons, or dropping one into the sludge. And with my elven vision, I can see just a little further… Kinden stops for a moment before continuing. And if you don’t mind, I’d prefer it if you not tell me what to do or how to fight. In return, I won’t tell you what to do either, agreed? That way we don’t run the risk of giving orders that contradict what Dar here says! He pats the dwarf on the back, winking at him.
deadestdai
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silentspace said:
To this, Dylan smiles coldly and mutters in near perfect Elven Indeed - Some of us have better ways to spend our time than cleaning sewers, contrary to what our Elvish cousins may imagine.
He then stands ready with his sword drawn, scanning the flanks of the party as best he can with his limited eyesight for any rats that may try to come at them there.
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silentspace
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Kinden is taken aback by the sudden aggression and boldness from the human bard. Indeed, he replies. If we’re all agreed then, let’s try to get through this as quickly as possible, shall we? Unless those better ways to spend your time that you humans have include informing the emperor’s men of non-humans in your precious pure-blood human city? If that’s the case, you’re free to stay here, or do whatever else you please. Kinden’s eyes narrow suspiciously, his lip curling in a sneer as he glowers at the human.
From the beginning Kinden suspected that these humans knew nothing of the rebellion. By all appearances, they only joined because they were trapped in the inn! They probably would like nothing better then to stay behind and return to the streets of Faunt, explain their situation, and clear their names! Even the human witch had not used her magic in front of the guards, and would have a very believable story to tell. For all he knew, they could be informers to begin with. He would have to watch them carefully.
But for now, he had little choice. Kinden turns back to the task at hand and peers forward into the darkness. He’s ready to help clear the path for those searching to stop the racist ways and persecution in Solmaria. And if that meant also clearing the path for the human agents of our dear Emperor Joahna I, may he live forever, well, there was just no helping that.
From the beginning Kinden suspected that these humans knew nothing of the rebellion. By all appearances, they only joined because they were trapped in the inn! They probably would like nothing better then to stay behind and return to the streets of Faunt, explain their situation, and clear their names! Even the human witch had not used her magic in front of the guards, and would have a very believable story to tell. For all he knew, they could be informers to begin with. He would have to watch them carefully.
But for now, he had little choice. Kinden turns back to the task at hand and peers forward into the darkness. He’s ready to help clear the path for those searching to stop the racist ways and persecution in Solmaria. And if that meant also clearing the path for the human agents of our dear Emperor Joahna I, may he live forever, well, there was just no helping that.
Thanee
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Lenya sighs again. And there they said, elves were a little more sensitive. I didn't even speak of you, when I said someone else should take the lead, or trying to command you, where did you get that from? So, keep your arrogance down and stop that bickering, please! That doesn't help anyone...
silentspace
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Kinden says nothing. Just like a human, he thinks, starting an argument and then blaming the non-humans for it. He stings a little at Lenya’s words but decides not to return the insult with name-calling of his own. He’s not going to stoop to that level.
OOC Like Lichtenhart, I feel I have to make sure that no one is taking offense! I love the whole setup that Mithreander gave us, pitting humans against non-humans
OOC Like Lichtenhart, I feel I have to make sure that no one is taking offense! I love the whole setup that Mithreander gave us, pitting humans against non-humans
hippocrachus
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Xanthas ignores his fellow travelers entirely, remembering himself, and remembering he truly doesn't care. It seems the lady has affected me in more ways than one, he flashes a smile at Lenya and prepares for battle.
