Vengeance in Mornonas

[doghead]

Telic Freeman, Human Male Paladin.

"Surrender before it's too late, your only chance of getting out of here alive is to follow us. Law and order are on our side."

"I have surrendered my sword already," Telic roars in response. "And here I wait for the proper authority to come and investigate. And to them I will answer any question under any divine protector of truth. I have nothing to fear from them!"

"Good people of Mornonas, we need to stop the vermin who is slowly infiltrating our city, bringing violence, herbs that corrupt the mind, theft, murder to our streets. These people desecrated the church of the protector and guardian of the people, they obviously wants to destroy the foundation of our laws. They wants to destabilise our city to plunder it, and then leave it rich as king and us poor and lost as beggars. Don't let them destroy our way of life, let's stop the violence before it's too late. I asks you good people of Mornonas to please stop those mens, for Heireionous, for the city and most importantly for yourselves and your family."

Shivers of disgust run down Telic's spine and his skin crawls at the priest betrayal of his principles and his god. The rage burns white hot, and then there is calm. Telic awaits his moment.

"Aye the priest has the right of it," Telic responds clearly. He no longer roars, he addresses the crowd. "Terrible things have been done here. Dark forces move hidden amoung you. They lurk behind closed doors. They flaunt their the robes of respectibility and power. They do not expect to be held to the same standards as you are. The priest has the right of it. The safety of your city, family and very self is threatened. But right here, right now, you have the power. You have the power to decide if the law serves the wishes of some, or the good of all. You have the power to decide if justice is done furtively behind closed doors or in the clear light of day, openly in front of you, you the people of the city of Mornonas!"

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon is edgy. He scowls at Tellic for not retreating to investigate the sewers. Tellic may trust the city guard, but not Solomon. He has seen first hand what the guards of a city can do to their own people. At this point, he can see that this battle won't be won by force of arms. He glances around, trying to find a safe retreat. He won't shoot, even if Tellic is grappled.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Jasper stops trying to push his way through the crowd when the priest and Telic start orating. There's a priest in there? I didn't think anyone actually used this temple. And he's denouncing us. Today just keeps getting worse.

 

[DarkMaster]

As Solomon, retreat the soldier leading the group grins.

Solomon pushes himself quickly through the crowd, without much opposition. Most people seems to be scarred of him, so no one really tries to stop him. Solomon notices the small street indicated by Jasper and heads for it.

Jraq, Trolm and Karn immitate Jasper and stop. After all nobody knows them why should they blow their cover. Jraq approaches Jasper and whispers,"Good call, I don't want to die for this illuminate" Jasper with all the noise around was barely able to understand the soldier remark.

Telic tries to reverse the crowd attitude (Diplomacy roll 19+2+2 vs 23) but that darn priest is really good and both of them are unable to influence it one way or another.

The soldier tell Telic. "Looks like you will have to get better friend, HAHAHa" and he jumps on him trying to grab him with the help of the others.
roll (4+6 for being helped by the other three). Telic steps back and moves quickly preventing them from grabbing him. Gnarll yells at Telic "Telic here, I will make way for you, quick". Gnarll pushes three or four people leaving some space for Telic to escape. The half-ogre gets ready to open a path for him. People are getting excited by the actions. The priest from his position shouts to the soldiers "Incompetent!!! Grab this men before he kills ten more. Good people of Mornonas, don't let the other one escape, he commited many crimes against the rightous.

 

[Ferrix]

"Ye be a disgrace to anythin' resemblin' good 'r right yerself," Dai responds to the ridiculous priest, if only he wasn't way up there, I'd snap his neck. He'll be ready to move towards Gnarll if Telic gets the clue and decides it's time to leave, otherwise, he'll probably start in on the soldiers or something like that soon enough.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon wants to keep his comrades, particularly Tellic, in sight. He also wants to watch his back for more enemies like that halfling. He tries to find a place to put his back against a wall or tree, and still be able to see in the square.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Surely he'll run now. Jasper nods at Jraq and simply stays where he is in the crowd, waiting to see what happens next.

 

[doghead]

Telic Freeman

"Its all right Gnarll. I'm staying here."

Telic doesn't take his eyes off his opponents. Instead, he takes the fight to them, making sure that he speaks loudly enough that all around can hear.

"Tick Tock! Time is passing and the city guard get closer and closer. What will you do when they get here? Kill them as well? You know that you cannot answer their questions. How will you convince them that two unarmed men shot these four full of arrows while standing outside the closed doors of the church? How will you explain the survivers of Pruman all pointing to you as the murderers?

"Do you expect those who told you what to do to protect you? Do you really believe that they will be able to when so many have now seen and heard of what you have done?"

 

[silentspace]

Hl'lar looks at the Oculus for a long moment not saying a word. Once Oculus his done he starts to rub his lips with his finger and says"You see, I wasn't expecting anything exciting from you young men. Pointing at Oculus as he says "you". He continued visibely amused by the student attempts to fool him"What I am interest in is what Uder is researching" He pauses for a second and makes a big sigh "But I guess your are not ready to share information with me, too bad we could have been very good friend ... Mhh ... at least very good business partner

Even if the man seems quite an actor and probably don't say everything he knows, Oculus feels that he could somehow trust this men.

"A good friend and business partner? Well, why didn't say so? What did you have in mind?"

 

[DarkMaster]

INIT
Solomon 15+2
Karn 17
Telic 14+2
Jraq 15
Trolm 15
Soldier 2 8
Soldier 3 7
Gnarll 5
Dai 4
Sergeant 4
Jasper 4
Soldier 1 1

Solomon gets out of the crowded area and finds a nice little spot between the two walls of a factory. At this time most worker are heading home, so he shouldn't get disturbed too much. Solomon quickly glances around and see two open windows on the second floor of the factory. If he could get there he would have a better view of what is happening in front of the temple. From his location it is a bit difficult because of all the people in front of Telic and Dai.

Karn stops and waits for Jraq, Trolm and Jasper to act. He keeps an eyes on what is happening in front cursing the four traitors. "If I ever put my hand on you, little son of a ......"

Telic continues his oratory debate with the old priest while dodging the grappling from the four soldiers. The old priest is quick to reply to Telic's accusations. "Brave soldiers of Mergovie, do not fear the wrath of this men. Heireionous is behind you and protects you. Heireionous won't forget the brave men who fought for his cause. Shall you die today, He will wait for you in the land of the just. He then raises the tone for everybody in the crowd to hear. "By the power that are bestowed on me by Heireionous, and by the law of these country, Soldiers you are free to use whatever means necessary to stop those two murderers. The old men is really on fire [diplomacy roll 13 +2 +2 vs 20) and slowly Telic feels that he is loosing the affection from the crowds, he can hears stuff like : let's hang them on the spot, our city needs to be liberated from those thug, Soldiers do you job spill blood.

Jraq and Trolm are observing the scene from a distance. They both look at Jasper hoping they won't have to spill the blood of those they were trained to protect. The people of Mergovie

Gnarll a bit dissoriented by Telic answers hesitate for a second. The crowd take advantage of it. a few villager are jumping on him hopping to pin him down.

Dai seeing how things are turning charges on the closest soldier. (roll 11+5+2;dmg 5+3)With an extreme speed he hit the soldier in the back of his kneck with three fingers. He used an old technique his master taught him to incapacitate opponent without hurting them. As Dai releases his fingers the soldier falls on the ground inconcious but unhurt.

The other three soldier draw their dagguers and try to grab Telic. (roll 10+4) This time Telic is unable to avoid them and get in a strength contest with them. roll (roll 7+2 vs 22+4) Telic is thrown on the ground by the three men who prepares to stab him with their dagguer.