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<blockquote data-quote="Tecklenburg" data-source="post: 6555259" data-attributes="member: 6781356">&quot;...then you'll have ushered in your own annihilation.&nbsp; Which you're well on your way there right now.&nbsp; Dragon or no, you've been unable to secure your home from one very immature Aboleth.&nbsp; There are surely more lurking...and make no mistake, a single elder aboleth will bring your kingdom to its knees.&quot;Leaning forward I begin speaking close to the ears of the constable and the king in a hushed voice so as not to embarrass the king in front of his elite guard and force his hand.&nbsp; The wicked scar on my cheek and my torn ear betray a menacing visage.&nbsp; My body looks the part of crouched cat, waiting to pounce.&quot;Let me be very clear.&nbsp; You did not peace bond our weapons.&nbsp; We allowed it to be done.&nbsp; We are not your friends nor do we wish to be.&nbsp; Nonetheless, we have come here in the name of good will and mutual benefit in alliance.&nbsp; So far you've only shown us that you're capable of disrespecting courtesy and deference, callous disregard for innocent life, and tedious witch hunts.&nbsp; We are going to speak the truth to your dragon about what is happening in this realm with or without your brokering.&nbsp; We will either engage your merchants with fair coin or we will take what we need to see this all-important quest through.&nbsp; And finally &lt;looking over to Saerie&gt;, those refugees you claim as property and have just abused in front of us...we're taking them home with or without your consent.&quot;[sblock]Parley (Cha)6, 1 + 1 (+1 Aid) = 9Leverage is the continued illusion that the king, his decrees, and his constable are in control here.They will do what you ask, but need some concrete assurance of your promise, right now.[/sblock]Leaning back, my eyes are simmering but my posture is less ominous.&nbsp; &quot;So make your choice and choose wisely, good king.&quot;&nbsp; I emphasize the last bit.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tecklenburg, post: 6555259, member: 6781356"] "...then you'll have ushered in your own annihilation. Which you're well on your way there right now. Dragon or no, you've been unable to secure your home from one very immature Aboleth. There are surely more lurking...and make no mistake, a single elder aboleth will bring your kingdom to its knees." Leaning forward I begin speaking close to the ears of the constable and the king in a hushed voice so as not to embarrass the king in front of his elite guard and force his hand. The wicked scar on my cheek and my torn ear betray a menacing visage. My body looks the part of crouched cat, waiting to pounce. "Let me be very clear. You did not peace bond our weapons. We allowed it to be done. We are not your friends nor do we wish to be. Nonetheless, we have come here in the name of good will and mutual benefit in alliance. So far you've only shown us that you're capable of disrespecting courtesy and deference, callous disregard for innocent life, and tedious witch hunts. We are going to speak the truth to your dragon about what is happening in this realm with or without your brokering. We will either engage your merchants with fair coin or we will take what we need to see this all-important quest through. And finally <looking over to Saerie>, those refugees you claim as property and have just abused in front of us...we're taking them home with or without your consent." [sblock]Parley (Cha) 6, 1 + 1 (+1 Aid) = 9 Leverage is the continued illusion that the king, his decrees, and his constable are in control here. They will do what you ask, but need some concrete assurance of your promise, right now.[/sblock] Leaning back, my eyes are simmering but my posture is less ominous. "So make your choice and choose wisely, [I][B]good king[/B][/I]." I emphasize the last bit. [/QUOTE]

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