X4: Master of the Desert Nomads - IC

[kinem]

With the raft secured, Aram, Rajah (with Razor invisible) and Girgal in the form of a desert wolf set out on the south bank of the river towards the humans' camp.

There are indeed many horsemen (and a few women) armed with shortbows and shortswords and clad in studded leather. They have the tan skin characteristic of the desert nomads.

Some of them immediately ride out to meet the newcomers, and shout for 'the captain' to come. Soon another horseman joins you. He is obviously the leader, as the others defer to him. The muscular man wears a chain shirt and carries a composite longbow and a greatsword, and his black hair is tied into a short ponytail in back.

He looks your little group over carefully. "Who are you?" he demands.

 

[Rhun]

Aram places his hands on his hips, unthreatening, but putting himself in a confident pose as if he has nothing to fear. "I am Aram, son of Kaleef, wanderer of the deserts. This is my servant and loyal companion, Rajah, and my faithful desert wolf." Aram offers the commander a low bow. "I have come to offer my service to The Master, to bring the greatest glories to his name!"


Bluff +5 to aid Aram's story as necessary!

 

[kinem]

The horseman replies "Glory to the great Master. I am Captain Warren son of Santin.

Tell me Aram, how is it that you have come so far from the desert if you have not yet entered the service of the Master?"

 

[Rhun]

"To tell you the truth, good Captain Warren, son of Santin, I have been wandering beyond the great desert for some years, seeking experience and fortune." Aram waves his hand toward the horizon as he speaks. "I have seen many wonders, and have learned much. But when I heard that our desert tribes were uniting, to destroy those that have looked down upon us, opposed us for so long, I knew that I must return and offer my services. My blades hunger to taste the blood of our foe."

 

[kinem]

"Hmm, yes, I see" Captain Warren replies. "Come then, you must dine with us tonight and tell me your tales of the infidel lands. Tomorrow I will send you where I believe you might best serve the Master, based upon what I have learned by then."

 

[Rhun]

"Your offer is most welcome, Captain" says Aram, offering another bow. "I have two other cohorts that I travel with, as well. They are waiting a bit downriver with my barge. When we saw your fires, we put into shore, as we were afraid that you were the hated army of the infidels. But now that I see you are our allies, I shall invite those men here to meet you as well." Aram turns, and nods at Rajah. "Rajah, please return and bring Bevin and Nargon back to meet the good Captain, and to join us at supper this night." Aram turns back to the Captain. "With your leave, of course?"


I figure if the Captain thinks all of the group actually serves Aram, he will be impressed by his ability, and that may help influence him in sending us to the Master.

 

[Walking Dad]

Girgal, AC 23 (T15, FF20), HP 59/59, F +11,R+8,W+13

"Send me back, too. Than I can convince Ripclaw to act as your other pet." Girgal sends Aram via Mindspeak.

 

[kinem]

"You may bring them" Captain Warren states.

 

[renau1g]

"Aye, master, I shall return with all haste." Rajah replies, acting all the part of the servent

[sblock=ooc] Bluff check is +5, if necessary [/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

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Aid Another, woo-hoo!
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