The Theocracy

[ethandrew]

Latham nods understandingly toward Caul and turns to address Arast. "I acted before I truly thought it out, figuring having that Allip on our side would be a nice asset in the right position. But I thank you for your considerations. Dehg will remain in silence unless necessary for the evening. I trust with him and the Hunter, the rest of us can get a good night's rest if possible. If anyone had any doubts about whether being in the resistance was what they wanted to do in their lives, you cannot go back now. So good night then, hopefully tomorrow will be better than today." Latham turns and retreats into his tent with Dehg sitting right outside the entrance, silent and motionless like a statue. Within moments Latham can be heard breathing softly.

 

[WarlockLord]

[sblock=Arast]Shazool says:

Ouch. Can't leave, as disappearance attracts attention. Advanced James 21,000 for your group. Equip, then contact me. Therinsdale preparing to revolt. Could use help.

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[Jemal]

"I'll take first watch. I didn't tire myself out too badly during the Fight & Flight, and I can't sleep at the moment, so I'm gonna scout around a little, keep an eye out." Janelle stretches and looks around at the others. "I won't go far, so if I'm not back in an hour, Get moving, because it means they're close!"

 

[Shayuri]

"Be careful," Ilshana calls. "There's supposed to be churchers within five miles. If they're mounted they could close that pretty fast. Here..."

She casts a spell quickly...and the two sister's minds overlap at the edges, allowing them to communicate at any distance.

Just so you can let us know if there's trouble, Ilsh concludes with a smile.

(Telepathic Bond cast!)

 

[Autumn]

Arast gives an indifferent nod to the stated plans.

"Shazool sends word that we have some credit at James' store to resupply. That might be a good destination for the morning's travel. After that, he requests our help in Therinsdale." He shrugs, making it clear that he's just relaying information rather than trying to give any directions. A leadership role is the last thing he wants, and he's inclined to treat all authority - including that of ranking Resistance members - with a certain amount of disregard.

With that he retires for the night, not volunteering to take a watch. He takes his rest seriously, and if they want his magical aid then so will his companions. Leave sentry duty to those better suited.

 

[ethandrew]

Watching the comings and goings of the various little people, Dehg is content sitting in front of Latham's tent with his legs splayed out. He busies himself by taking out his massive greathammer, something Dehg is very proud over as he feels like he made it himself. The haft is near as tall as he is, but not near as handsome, and the head looks like a giant boulder. While remaining quiet, his head bobs rhythmically to an unheard song as he methodically removes tiny monk bits off the smoothed rock face.

But nighttime is his serious time, no joking around time, no puppy playing time. Latham needs his sleep and Dehg needs to guard. Not a peep! This is the time when he gets to prove his worth to Latham, and Dehg takes it very seriously.

 

[Insight]

Once Latham is asleep, Nathira quietly approaches Dehg. "Tell me, Dehg," she says. "You must have an interesting perspective on all of this. What do you make of it all?" Nathira watches the sleeping Latham while Dehg attempts to make conversation.

Meanwhile, Caul Vanchar speaks with Arast. "So Shazool sends his regards..." Caul begins. "I suppose it's promising that our friend yet lives. My first thought upon learning that we had been compromised from within was that perhaps our external contacts had also been compromised. I wonder though..."

Caul trails off and paces. "We still don't know who it is within our organization that let slip our location to the Church. Is it possible that our friend Shazool is the spy? I'd hate to think we are teleporting into a trap."

"I don't mean to frighten you, Arast," Caul says. "Merely pointing out the possibility."

 

[ethandrew]

Once Latham is asleep, Nathira quietly approaches Dehg. "Tell me, Dehg," she says. "You must have an interesting perspective on all of this. What do you make of it all?" Nathira watches the sleeping Latham while Dehg attempts to make conversation.

Dehg looks suspisciously at Nathira, almost like she is trying to trick him into misbehaving. But finally his brow laxes, "What you mean?"

 

[Insight]

Dehg looks suspisciously at Nathira, almost like she is trying to trick him into misbehaving. But finally his brow laxes, "What you mean?"

Nathira gently touches the giant's arm in an attempt to calm him. "Nothing mischievous, trust me. You are not from this society. I'm interested in your thoughts on this conflict, and what we should perhaps do about it."

"I know you are rarely asked for your opinion, Dehg, as if you must not have one," Nathira continues. "Perhaps you need but to be asked."

 

[ethandrew]

Dehg leans in a little closer and starts to speak in a hissing whisper, which ends up being more audible than if he had just talked without it. He continues to pick at his greathammer, staring right at the paladin and running his thick fingers over the same spot again and again. "Dehg lost family. Latham only family Dehg has now. Latham let Dehg attack and kill men who kill Dehg family. Dehg want to go and hurt men, but Dehg know Latham and you had to run, had to run to fight again. Dehg know Dehg not so smart, Dehg handsome. Dehg not make plan, Latham make plan for Dehg, help Dehg get revenge. And puppy. Latham said he get puppy for Dehg."

He leans in and exagerrates his hiss a little bit more, "What you think we do?"