<div>[Koba]</div>
<div>Upon having the elves introduced as the councel, Koba does his best to give a slight bow and show his respects despite having no idea of traditional Elvish customs. The sudden outburst between the councel members catches him off guard. </div>
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<div>"Against your children? Who would make such an evil threat?"</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Aaron Clausen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:mightymartianca@gmail.com">mightymartianca@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div class="Ih2E3d">> > > [Talas]<br>> > > Talas sits back away from the front wind screen and then<br></div>> > > quietly speaks into the com. "My friends if this is an Elvin<br>
<div class="Ih2E3d">> > > enclave. My I suggest that Lady Sialilliona and I speak for<br>> > > us. It my look better if it appears that we are lead by Fellow<br>> > > elves. Lady Sialillion, if there are no objections, my I also<br>
</div>> > > suggest that the oldest of us take lead with the council."<br>> > > [/Talas]<br>
<div class="Ih2E3d"><br>> > [Amanda]<br>> > Amanda nods in agreement.<br>> > [/Amanda]<br><br>> > [Louissa]<br>> > Louissa also agrees.<br>> > [/Louissa]<br><br>> > [Alister]<br>
> > Alister simply shrugs. "Better you than me." he says over<br>> > the channel.<br>> > [/Alister]<br><br>> > > [Ted]<br>> > > "What is the toll?" Ted asks.<br>> > > [/Ted]<br>
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<div class="Ih2E3d">> > [GM]<br>> > Lady Assara spends a moment looking at the vehicles and other<br>> > equipment. "If you are not carrying any trade goods, 100 credits<br>> > per person and 200 credits per vehicle."<br>
> > [/GM]<br><br></div>
<div class="Ih2E3d">> > > [Ted]<br>> > > "What if we cannot or do not pay?" He tries to keep his tone<br>> > > non-threatening.<br>> > > [/Ted]<br><br>> > [GM]<br>> > "Then you cannot pass this way, and must take your chances by<br>
> > some other route." the elf replies.<br>> > [/GM]<br><br></div>
<div class="Ih2E3d">> [Carlos]<br>> Carlos watches the proceedings but says nothing. He will follow<br>> the group into the town if they agree.<br>> [/Carlos]<br><br></div>
<div class="Ih2E3d">> [Koba]<br>> Koba keys the mic on the scrambled channel. "I would say<br>> staying the night may be better. If we didn't know they were<br>> even here, they may be able to provide much more<br>
> information on what is in the immediate area, but lets get<br>> moving again as soon as we can."<br>> [/Koba]<br><br></div>[Amanda]<br>"Alright," Amanda says, "but let's watch what we say and do.<br>
I don't think these guys are inviting us out of the goodness<br>of their hearts."<br>[/Amanda]<br>
<div class="Ih2E3d"><br>> [Alex]<br>> Alex does not speak Elven so she cannot respond in their<br>> language. Instead, she states in American, "I have some skills<br>> as a mechanic and can also repair weapons and armor, of<br>
> course only non-magical weapons. Perhaps I could work on<br>> some repairs to help pay our toll?"<br>> [/Alex]<br><br></div>[GM]<br>The Elfen woman looks at Sia. "If it comes to that, then yes,<br>your skills might be very useful."<br>
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<div class="Ih2E3d"><br>> [Sia]<br>> Sialillion has been quiet through the early proceedings, but when<br>> called upon she nods. "Very well. I will try to sort this out."<br></div>> [/Sia]<br><br>
> [Talas]<br>> Talas gets out of the ATV and follows Sia's lead.<br>> [/Talas]<br><br>> [Sia]<br>
<div class="Ih2E3d">> Approaching the horsemen, Sialillion speaks to them in Elven:<br>> "Kindred, I am Lady Sialillion of Poughkeepsie, advisor to our King.<br>> A great evil is rising to the south. I know this has been a dark time<br>
> and that not all travelers are to be trusted, but I assure you on my<br>> honor that our cause is just. Indeed, the fate of all nations in this<br>> region, perhaps even the entire world, hangs in the balance. Acting<br>
> as the King's emissary, I pray that you allow us to pass through your<br>> lands without delay. I will speak with your council if necessary."<br></div>> [/Sia]<br><br>[GM]<br>The Elf bows first to Sia and then to Talas and says "Greetings,<br>
kinswoman and kinsman." in Elvish.<br><br>"We know of your kingdom only by name." she says simply. "We<br>have not had time to send an envoy. It is well that the king of your<br>realm has sent such an important person as yourself." She looks<br>
at the rest of the company, "Although, the rest of your guard is<br>very... odd. Come, then, Lady Sialillion of the Kingdom of<br>Poughkeepsie, and those with you."<br><br>She waves to her comrades and they ride closer surrounding<br>
the company's flanks, but showing no particular hostility, just<br>grim-faced vigilance.<br><br>The company is lead down the road to the rough concrete wall.<br>A steel gate swings open with a loud metallic squeak, revealing<br>
in better detail the town that lies beyond.<br><br>The houses, mainly rough-sawn wood, though some are brightly<br>painted, give the town a somewhat rustic, frontier look. The town<br>is divided into quarters by two streets that intersect. At the<br>
intersection is a small town square with a few young saplings<br>planted amongst grass that is surprisingly green for this time of<br>year.<br><br>The Elves lead the company to a large house, simple log house,<br>two storeys high with a white flag with the emblem of two white<br>
trees flapping in a light breeze. At the door of the house six<br>guards in silver armor stand at attention, saluting as Lady Assara<br>mounts the steps.<br><br>The door swings wide to reveal a great hall, with exquisite hangings<br>
on the walls. In the midst of the room are seven elves sitting on<br>simple wooden seats. Five of the elves are men, three are women.<br>Two of the men look very old, even for elves, and one of the woman<br>seems of similar age. The rest look much younger.<br>
<br>"Lords and Ladies of the Council," Lady Assara says, "I present to<br>Lady Sialillion, Emissary of the King of Poughkeepsie, and her<br>retainers and guards."<br>[/GM]<br><br>[Alister]<br>"Retainers and guards....?" the Technowizard says quietly.<br>
[/Alister]<br><br>[GM]<br>The oldest of the Elves stands up and bows. "Welcome, Lady<br>Sialillion. It gladdens our hearts to see a neighbor recognize us.<br>It is a great honor."<br><br>He turns to the rest of the company. "The rest of you are<br>
welcome, too. Such an assemblage of warriors has not been<br>seen since our... relocation."<br><br>"This is, I hope, the beginning of a fruitful friendship between<br>our dear Republic and your Kingdom. We hope for trade and<br>
mutual defense, so that our realms will be all the stronger.<br>The realm of Poughkeepsie is known by us to be a great power<br>in these lands, and..."<br><br>One of the other members of the Council, a tall Elvish man in<br>
rough-sewn leather clothes leaps up. "That is enough, Esrain!"<br>he shouts. "These people are not fools, and even if they are,<br>I certainly cannot sit here and listen to you prattle on!" He then<br>
shouts a most vulgar Elvish curse, comparing the old man to a<br>fornicator of a rodents.<br><br>"Strangers, we need your help." he says. "Our sage says that<br>you are strangers from lands much more distant than this, and<br>
that you have the protection of a strange and ancient goddess."<br><br>Another of the Council, another old Elf, breaks down. "It has our<br>children, and it has said that unless we deliver you to it, they<br>will die. We are not villains, and we will not force your hand,<br>
but please, in the name of all decency, you must help us!"<br>
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<div class="Wj3C7c">[/GM]<br><br>--<br>Aaron Clausen<br><a href="mailto:mightymartianca@gmail.com">mightymartianca@gmail.com</a><br>_______________________________________________<br>Taocowpbem mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Taocowpbem@zork.net">Taocowpbem@zork.net</a><br>
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