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Message: <blockquote data-quote="darkbard" data-source="post: 9066824" data-attributes="member: 1282">IBHEA knows that Xin Mae is made of firmer stuff than this; only Caiphon's malevolent influence can be at play here to account for the scrivener's nearly-incoherent blather. The whisky priest has never considered himself an intimidating man. Sure, back on the mean streets of Bantouk's lower city as a child, he had to "front" on occasion, for mere survival. Life as an urchin shouldn't have been so rough. But it was. And thus he developed an ability to draw from within an inner steel, the affect of a desperate youth with no "effs" no give.Blending this natural ability with Delban's boon, Ibhea's voice gains great power and eloquence ... a hint of threat, as well. "Scrivener, you are more man than what you show. These girls' lives depend upon us here! If you wish to live to see the birth of Delban's glory embraced by the people of Hageri--and beyond!--you will collect yourself and shake off the mad influence of Caiphon, who seeks to exploit what he views as a weak link in our defense. Right now!"The whisky priest catches a glint of moonlight upon the blade in his hand for added emphasis.[HR][/HR]Ibhea uses Beguiling Tongue (+5) to enhance his Primary Skill Intimidate check, r(16) +7 +5 = 28 vs 18 Moderate DC. Success.Edit: Hopefully obviously, I opted for Caiphon's influence accounting for Xin Mae's failure of nerve....</blockquote>