Tar Valon- from the campaign The Dragon Reborn


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"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

chen and vala post here.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen glanced at Vala, waiting on the woman he was least familiar with in the group to say anything, or make a move. He wasn't nervous, just on edge, a hair away from violence, he did not lay down his sword.

"I recognize only the authority of the Empress, may she live forever." he says to the man that just tried to throw rank at him.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

"Look here big guy you are not in the realm of your empress, and you need to comply or you will surely die by the hand of lesser warriors. I am not liking it either my swords have been in my family for generations but we are in Tar Valon, and we nee to keep are wits together to get out of this okay!" She says as she looked to the guard and nods.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

From off in the distance, could be a couple of blocks, could be several, you hear the clang of bells ringing. Noise is a tricky thing in the city.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

"Why are bells chiming?"Vala asks looking at the gaurd


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

reinforcements the guard says. He motions with his sword tip at the sword hanging off of chens back. best listen to your friend, Gardener. Would go better on you if you are unarmed. Look, you have the bearing of a military sort. Strange to see an Ogier in the military, but the Dragon breaks all bonds. If you surrender your blades into my care, and if you are innocent, i shall return them. So i swear. Same goes for you, ma'am.
The guard says, waving his empty hand at vala, seeing her still armed.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen nods at Vala and says solemnly to the guard. "Wary in doubt. But I'll not make enemies were there are none. I will hold you to your oath Man of Tar Valon."

He laid down his power wrought sword, nearly as beg as the guard himself, as well as his gardener's ax and two short swords.

The twelve foot Ogier peered through his mask, wondering if these people who try to take his blackened armor as well. He seriously considered his chances of killing all who tried to prevent his escape, and decided that it would be unwise to attempt.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Vala nodded and laid down both her masterpiece swords Goose and Gander, on top of her bow and arrows."Reinforcements for us or reinforcements for the....creature"She said pausing as she looked at Chen hoping the man wouldn't reveal the fact that this woman was once a dear friend to her and many of the others.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

you shame me, lady. To think that the white tower is associated with that fell creature. No, they are for me. Now please, step forward three steps with me and then kneel down, place your hands upon your butt, palm side away, and then sit upon your ankles with your hands between your butt and ankles. the guard instructs you both.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

not seeing anything to the contrary
chen and vala both step forward and comply with the guardsmans request, sitting upon their ankles with their hands between butt and ankle.
The guardsman steps forward and removes a set of manacles from behind his back.
this is more for everyone's protection than anything else. wouldnt want someone doing the wrong thing at the wrong time and someone else dying.
he then proceeds to lock vala's arms together.
there. Again, i apologize for this he says stepping away from vala.

stepping up behind chen, he says in wonderment you are a big one. What does it take to feed you? Hmmm, dont recognize your armor, although with the new factions, why cant a fighter have new armor.
he takes a step back
very big and thick that armor is. built especially for you i have no doubt. tell me, what would prompt an ogier to take up... oh bother.
rounding the corner, 20 guardsman come running up the narrow road. several of them have polearms of some sort, and others have swords. they all wear jerkins with the FLame of Tar valon blazing upon their chests. in the midst of them is a woman wearing a red dress.

the guardsman that arrested you, steps forward quickly. remain silent for now. he says as he presses the point of his sword upon the back of chens neck. in a softer voice, meant only for chens ears
again, i apologize. this is how i must place you under control to show you are not a threat. the idea is that if you move up to free your hands, then you will be impaled upon this sword. If i didnt do this, they would wound you in the legs to immobilize you. this way, there is less blood and less pain.

the guardsmen all come rushing up and surround the trio, allowing the red sister to enter the secured circle.
Mistress Nurbaya, I wasnt aware that you were part of the rotation with the guards. the guardsman says with respect.

The Aes Sedai, Red dress shining in the light, steps up and looks at vala, ignoring the guardsman and chen for the moment. her intense brown eyes bore into vala's as if the woman kneeling before her isnt a woman, but instead something that should be scrapped off her boot.

looking up at last, she responds. The comings and goings of Aes Sedai are not your concern, Darwin. Be thankful that i am in a good mood, lest you earn the ire of the Reds. she says, finally looking at Chen.

Stepping close, she peers into chens eyes.
Hmmm, an Ogier for sure. Tall for even their kind. Muscular too. Wearing heavy armor. interesting... her voice fades away, thinking.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

suddenly her eyes grow big and her mouth drops open.
He's one of them!she yelps loudly, stepping back by the line of guardsman.

Who? darwin asks, his hands shaking, causing the blade to vibrate upon chens neck.

A seanchan! They are here! And she is with them! One of those oath bound fools.
she raises her hands and brings them about in a cupping motion towards chen.
Chen feels the air around him compress and grow heavy. he instinctivly recognizes channeling and his blood begins to boil.
weave resistance vs chen: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
but, before he can react, let alone worry about the sword at his neck, the air solidifies around him, trapping his arms and chest.

seeing chen secure, she breaths a sigh and collects herself. the guardsmen around her are tense, a coiled spring ready to go.

blindfold them both and take them to the tower. They go before the Hall immediately for questioning.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Internally cursing not killing all of the marath'damane he had been traveling with, which led him into this situation, he considered standing and falling on the small shrieking woman before him. trying to grant myself a slam attack :)

He was taller than the woman in red even when sitting down. The guard, Darwin, at least seemed a decent fellow. He didn't know what to do. He thought he'd ask. "Vala, this witch has me in the crushing grip of the power. Is it safe to go with them?"


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

"First of all she is not a witch she is an Aes Sedai, she will be addressed with respect.Second we must tell them of Litheene they may be able to help her. Something happened to her something I could not do to help her with, I failed in my duty." she said looking to him as she looked to Nurbaya Sedai.

"Nurbaya Sedai, I apologize for our intrusion but something very bad is afoot here. I will submit to your questioning, but I need to talk to someone, something dark came before us.Something dangerous. But first I know you must question so i shall comply as will the Ogier"She said still submissive hoping the red would hear her and pull her aside.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

with polearms and swords pointed at the two prisoners, a couple guardsman help vala to her feet while several others help Chen to his.

ill allow the slam AoO, if you feel you can survive what happens next


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen remembered back to his initial briefing in Seanchan, before the invasion. The things the guardsman, Darwin had said suddenly clicked in his mind.

He muttered in his low rumble. "This is Tar Valon." The wheel has delivered me unto the heart of my enemies. Those that must fall, those that oppose the Dragon, who will kneel before the crystal throne.

He saw the fear in the little lady's eyes, she was right to fear him, he was an extension and representation of a much greater threat. The ever victorious army. The hand of the empire. The Sul'dams were liars, but the empire would endure their treachery, and heresy. It always endured.

He spoke to Vala though he could not turn to look at her. "As long as she is alive, you have not failed her. Also, now is not the time to discuss philosophy and respect as we sit prostrate. I will comply if only to prevent the death of my companion at the hands of these twenty men."

Guards helped them to their feet and started marching them down the road.
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"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

stopping and looking at Vala, Nurbaya Sedai begins to say something but stops.
move them away. i need to look... her voice trails off as she looks at the space between where vala and chen once stood before encountering Litheene.

Before jumping out of the way to avoid being sliced by the opening gateway.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

what is..this? she says distractedly. bringing her hand up, she makes a flowing motion, as if leading a band. Suddenly the air in front of her splits and a doorway to a distant land appears.

The land beyond is one of chaos. the ground looks in some areas to be smooth as glass, and molded like a glassblower making an ornament. In other areas, it is cracked, with an unearthly red glow emanating from below the ground.
the ground beyond shakes suddenly, and far off in the distance a torrent of molten lava erupts, spraying far and wide.
The wind howls, screeching like women who have suffered the ultimate loss, like men who have lost their minds.

OH CREATOR! Nurbaya sedai screams, and with a slash of her hands, closes the gateway.

rounding on her foot, she howls at vala and chen. WHAT WAS THAT THAT I JUST SAW? IS THAT YOUR HOMELAND OGIER? realizing she is screaming, and not maintaining Aes Sedai calm, she takes a deep breath.

now, that is another thing that we must investigate. To the Hall! she commands, marching forward.

The march through town is surprisingly easy. Usually there would be crowds that harrass the prisoners in any other city, but here in Tar Valon, citizens go about their duties, ignoring the group.

Mistress, Darwin starts shouldnt the prisoners be blind-folded. if they are members of the Seanchan, they could be learning the layout of the city.

stopping momentarily, Nurbaya glares at Darwin, but then relents. quiet right you are. Do it. she commands and other guardsmen comply.

blindfolded, chen and vala are lead through the city once more towards the White Tower.

After many minutes of walking and near stumbles, the walking stops.
Go inform the Hall that Nurbaya Sedai brings two prisoners of vital importance to the Hall for immediate questioning. Nurbaya exclaims, filled with importance. People within the area begin to murmur and gossip.A girl squeaks and scurries away to do the bidding.

what seems like forever, but is only 20 minutes, passes and finally two sets of feet approach.
what's this about demanding the Hall make itself available to question prisoners? another voice, feminine, old, demands.
Lady Duhara Sedai Nurbaya says with formal respect. I have captured this Ogier and Lady. This Ogier is from the Seanchan Empire across the sea. He was caught on Markdale street, surveying the area for invasion.
Ha! Duhara spits out. THink fool. Why would the Seanchan send an Ogier, especially one this large, in full armor, to survey the area for invasion? He isnt here for invasion...But something else.
a long pause, and silence settles upon the group there. Men shift, women rustle, in place, and people continue to walk around the group.
Finally someone walks. Heels clicking loudly upon the cobblestone courtyard. They circle Vala. A hand grasps the elbow of vala. interesting. an ogier and a borderlander. Seems to be an odd choice of a lover for an Ogier. But, i guess she likes them....large. the older lady, Duhara chuckles at her own joke and then steps forward.
Nurbaya, you have your audience with the Hall. Let's go.

the sound of heels clicking as the older lady walks away.
The guardsmen prod the prisoners to move forward and follow.

remove the blindfolds darwin instructs, seeing vala almost walk into the door jam.
the blindfolds are removed and the prisoners enter the White tower.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Vala went along silently. She would make her case here, She had seen so many things, so many horrors and would gladly tell the Aes Sedai there the truth. Especially the fact she had followed her former Aes Sedai into the portal that brought he here made her think she was here.

She hoped that the sisters could save her. Litheene was her friend and sister. She was changed by what ever had happened she hoped she could save her. If she couldn't she wanted to make sure that she was defeated and buried properly.

Once she got into the hall she went and stood standing strong. She would not show weakness, not yet. Granted she knew the power in this room but she would hold her self together for Chen and for Litheene.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Am I still being held with the power?


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

yes.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Still blindfolded and bound from waist to neck with the power, Chen is grateful for his armor. The whole situation would be much more uncomfortable if he wasn't able to at least shift his muscles inside their metal encasing.

He was glad that this place must be extravagantly built, he had only had to bend over at the waist to walk through human sized doors three times. He hoped that the guards who had his weapons were near, or at least being careful. His power raught sword alone was eight feet long and weighed a good twenty stone.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

chen, did you ever see the anime "berserk"?


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

The Lady Duhara leads the party through the White Tower, and leading up 5 levels to a very ornate chamber. Novices and Accepted hustle about in pure white dresses, running errands for Aes Sedai.

Leather chairs, fine tapestry, paintings, sculptures, framed letters, caligraphy line this chamber. The large seal upon the floor of Tar Valon, of the White tower and the Aes sedai that represent it is inlaid upon the floor in a large mosaic.
The amount of value in this single room alone is more than what some small, and even large, kingdoms make in an entire year.

Release the Ogier, but keep his hands bound. He is no threat in this room. Lady Duhara commands, and Nurbaya Sedai complies, dropping the hardened air that binds the Ogiers body, but leaves his hands bound.
well say that your hands are stuck behind Chen's back.

Nodding, Duhara steps forward.
the Hall is in session right now. You will wait here until you are called upon. If the Amyrlin is in her seat, any question that is asked from any of the Sitters, you will answer to the Amyrlin. IF she is not in session, then you may look at the aes sedai that questioned. Do not move around when speaking, and above all, only speak when spoken too.

That said, she turns and leaves the Chamber to the left through a small wooden door that blazes with a high reflective polish.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

"Seems we are about to meet some of the most powerful people on my side of the world, I hope that they will see our plight and try to aid us if not, this could get very ugly very fast"She said looking to Chen hoping she would die here in the White tower.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

"I know it may seem an odd sentiment, but I am much too young to die." Chen said with a half hearted chuckle.

I've not watched berzerk but I know what you mean with the sword. Also Chen is still blindfolded right?


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

no one is blindfolded


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

time passes slowly.
perhaps its because nothing changes in this room.
the floor stays the same
the door stays the same
the walls and ceiling, the same.
the only difference is the number of women in white dresses passing through this area.

but, there is one thing that is different.

the noise on the other side of the large cherry wood doors grows louder and quieter. but lately, it seems to have maintained a loudness.

listening closely, you can tell that it is two women talking, but the words are unknown, indecipherable.

Finally a third woman shouts loud enough to be heard clearly in the antechamber. ENOUGH!

silence follows


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen glanced at Vala, flexing his arms to keep loose. His scarred face was clear with his reddish hair. He wondered where his mask was. He cleared his throat. It was hoarse, it seemed like ages since he had any water.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Vala had come to call on her own thoughts. She went to various flow of her body when making either armor of in her sword styles. She thus blinked when the word was uttered and looked to Chen.

"Seems either we or something else has riled the Aes Sedai leadership.Tell me Chen are you good at politics?"


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

indeed. Are you both good at politics?


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

"The Deathwatch Guard serves the Crystal throne. We take no part in politics except to strike down the enemies of the Empress, may she live forever, and the Blood. I will speak the truth, as I have always done, to these leaders of marath'damane."


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Nope


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

well, tis a good place to learn.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

A guardsman steps out from the hall and approach Vala and Chen.
Be respectful, and be quiet. he says as he grasps onto Vala's arm. Two large men, where they came from you cannot say, suddenly appear next to Chen and grasp him firmly at the belt line. they say nothing, but from the grip and their tugging, Chen feels the raw power these two men have, and is mildly impressed with them.
Let's go. the guardsman says, guiding Vala towards the large cherry doors as they open.

Brilliant sunlight shines in from the left, casting the image of the Flame of Tar Valon upon the marble floor that is the Hall floor. Gold inlay set into carved grooves denote sections of the area.
Surrounding the floor are three tiers of benches made of marble. yet each marble has a distinct color, as if denoting some sort of rank or class within the aes sedai. Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Gray are all represented, but one section appears to not have any seats at all. A large chunk of marble lays upon the ground in one of the sections, a blue tint to it.
Looking up, your eyes fall upon a massive stain glass window. circular in shape, it denotes 13 different scenes that appear to have some sort of significance to the Aes Sedai. The flame itself appears to be made of a single piece of glass, large and powerful. the suns rays make it look like it is on fire.
You both are guided to the center of the Flame, and positioned to be looking at an empty chair. The chair is made of wood, with a stole made with 6 colors on it. Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Gray. A smaller chair sits next to the large chair, and a simple white shawl hangs from the back. between the two of them is a simple table with a pitcher and two crystal glasses.
At the feet of the two chairs is a red rug.

Women begin to file into the tiers, going to different sections. the women all wear dresses according to their station, Yellows to yellow, Red to red, and so on. they file in single or in groups. yet none talk to others outside of their group.
In all, 20 women fill the seats.

Then, a lone trumpet blares a single note.
From behind the large throne, two women and a man come walking out. One is aged even for an Aes Sedai. Her gray hair and ageless look make her face seem stern, uncompromising even. she wears the shawl of 6 colors similar to those on the back of the large throne.
the other woman wears all white. her hair black, her face young and mature looking.
The man, dressed in fine silk clothes, walks with a limp, and appears to favor one side. his red hair, blue eyes, and Aiel looks make him look out of place in silk clothing. yet here he stands. a slight grimace crosses his face as he steps forward, yet not to far away from the two women. there is something odd about this, but you cannot put your finger on it.

the three move as a group forward, and as one, they all sit in their spots. the lady in red in the large throne, the lady in white in the smaller chair, and the man sits upon the rug at the front.

It is when they all sit that you finally pick up on what is bothering you. Two long silver cables run from bracelets upon the ladies wrists to the back of the man's neck.

A lone voice from behind you suddenly states thus we begin our session in the Light. May we be guided by it in our judgements.
the doors to the Hall swing shut with a dull thud resounding in the chamber.
we are now bound to the secrecy of the Hall. those within can not, shall not, will not discuss what occurs here without the Halls consent.

the Hall responds AYE

another voice, a familar voice speaks up. Sitters, we have before us today a matter of-

point of order. You were not called upon, Nurbaya a lady, a yellow speaks up. nor are you a sitter to begin a session. sit and wait.

i want to hear. obviously this is in relation to our two guests down there. a white says. others amongst the white and gray nod and murmur approval.

indeed. the lady from the throne speaks. continue Nurbaya.

earlier today, while on patrol, i found these two Seanchan loyalists in The merchant district. they managed to kill one of the guardsman while resisting, but I was able to bring them both under arrest and carried them here. The ogier is one of those Deathwatch Ogier we are hearing about in the south. and this woman is one of those wenches that beds with the Seanchan and is an obvious Oath taker. They are here to study this city for signs of weakness and then are to report back.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen lets out a loud scoff at their feeble understanding of events.


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Vala looks to Chen and scowls. it was not the time to show too much. She had garnered that from the various women she had been around her. Ones who could channel be it from Aes Sedai or from the Aiel.

They were strong yet unflinching, their faces masks to others. this would be hard for her to try to fathom, it wasn't like a battle field she was used to but maybe the principles where the same. As the women talked she studied them trying to see any obvious tensions.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Using it to see any hints about the various women in the room, ie subtle hints on who exactly is supporting who and what not.


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen looked at Vala as she scowled and then attempted to join her in discerning the room. SM: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

Other than that he stood there trying to look physically intimidating. Intimidate: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

twenty two women all stare at you both, unfriendly eyes. Some look like they are annoyed with you, and some look like they would rather study you under a glass. all of them have the pursed lips of a mother disproving of a child's behavior.

Does something amuse you, Ogier? the lady in white in the small chair says as she stands.


Female Human Cleric (Ecclesitheurge)/Sorcerer (Fey) of Desna - Level 2 - HP = 17/17 | AC = 13 | CMD = 14 | F +3 | R +3 | W +6 | Ini +9 | Per + 4 | Channels 4/9 Shadow's Status |

Talene directs a question to Nurbaya, "Sister, what evidence do you have that these two are scouting for the Seanchan? Does it no seem odd that they would send an Ogier as large as a building as a spy? Also, can you elaborate on how they slew one of our soldiers?"


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen opens his mouth, and then closes it again as another woman speaks.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

Nurbaya looks at Talene.

Look at them. He is obviously Seanchan. None of the lands in these Westlands have style of clothing like this, nor do they have the armor. and this dark green lacquer. Rumors say that their empress has warriors that dress in this color. I say that he is indeed one of them. as for sending him as a spy? well, they are Seanchan. beyond that i am sure one of your kind can better answer that. I choose a different path.

as for her, she continues, pointing at Vala obviously the plaything of a Seanchan noble. Look at her, how she wears her clothing. The tightness of her leggings and blouse. Very come hither attire


Female Human Cleric (Ecclesitheurge)/Sorcerer (Fey) of Desna - Level 2 - HP = 17/17 | AC = 13 | CMD = 14 | F +3 | R +3 | W +6 | Ini +9 | Per + 4 | Channels 4/9 Shadow's Status |

Talene clucks at Nurbaya, "I do not question whether the Ogier is Seanchan, a child can see that. I question your assertions as to his motivations.

As for the woman your assumption of her origins based on her style of dress is so dross it hardly merits response.

It is OUR duty to question the motivation of these beings and ascertain the truth of their assertions NOT to simply hear what you have to say about them after a five minute encounter with them".


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

then tell me, Sitter Talene, what reason would a Seanchan Deathwatch, a member of a nation that has been known to chain female channelers as slaves; tell me, what other reason could there possibly be that a Seanchan be here in the home of the largest concentration of female channelers? Nurbaya retorts with some heat.


"Leave it to a Green to see nothing too see nothing unusual with this sort of dress." Suana, a yellow, chuckles at the joke of it. And then turns to Nurbaya

"The Seanchan are a crass sort, they perform horrors, and we have two right in front of us. Nurbaya I am surprised at you. You should know as well as anyone that these things take time. Let the Ogier and the trollop speak. Let their words hang or free them and let the questions come after naturally. What Talene is doing now is pointlessly attacking this entire exercise. Something I'd expect of a youngling like your new sitter Joline but not of someone of your stature."

The square jawed waifish woman then peers down at the prisoners. "Go on now, tell us why you are here, Seanchan. I am particularly interested in who you stole that sword from."


Female Human (Borderlander) Armsman 7/Woodsman 3 Reputation: +10 Warder bond w/Litheene,HP:116(current 86)

Vala did not look at Chen and waited. It seemed so far the red and yellow were together on the attack. the green was more practical in her manner.

Relying on her combat training she would think of this as nothing but a battle, with multiple sides with various attacks and counters. the battle had begun and she would need to keep her wits about her for this. Hopefully Chen would not disappoint in his answer


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

Chen stands proudly and answers in a clear booming voice. "I did not steal it." he states truthfully. "It was given to me by my father on my ascension to Blademaster, and it was given to him by the empress at the time, sixty years before my birth, when he became the first Gardener to become a Blademaster."


Suana considers this doubt still clearly expressed on her brow but she decides to let it drop. "Well, I am sure, there is some twisted truth to your words, I will accept for now that you are not a common thief. But tell us, why are you here? You and the trollop. Sitter Nurbaya speaks truth. A Deathwatch blademaster doesn't have a lot of valid reasons to be here. At best, I can only assume you are here to kidnap our Aes Seddai sisters. At worst, you are a particularly incompetent spy to have been caught so quickly and admit your affiliation so freely. Have you...anything valid to say in your defense? "


Male Ogier M Ogier Armsman 12|AC 33 (T 17 FF 31)|CMD 36 | HP 168/168 | F +13 R +8 W +5 |Init +2 | Perc+13 | Weave Resist 25

"We came via gateway, to capture or stop one of yours. Human, female, channeler. She is the one who struck down your guard. Not us. You jump to conclusions. There is no evidence that we are spies, and also no evidence that we've killed anyone." He motions to Vala. "Besides, this one is one of your servants, not a trolloc." he sounds as if he shouldn't have to explain that, clearly not understanding the word "trollop".


"This is ridiculous." Galina sneers at Chen and Suana both. "He is an enemy soldier. Why he is here alone is not relevant, much less discussing the minutiae of whether he is a blademaster or not. An individual soldier knows nothing worth the time of the Hall. This is beneath us. We need no evidence to deliver sentence on a captured enemy soldier in time of war. Kill him and be done." She reaches up to tousle her once-long black hair and seems surprised to find it mostly shorn off, a result of the disastrous battle at Dumai's Wells.

It is a wonder she is still a Sitter, given the magnitude of the errors that led to one of the Tower's single greatest defeats. The disaster has only hardened her attitude, however, and she seems to stand high in Elaida's and her ajah's esteem.

"We can question the woman. She will be more pliable than any ogier."


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

tis an illogical statement you make, Sister Galina a woman from the white ajah says standing up.

hall sitters:
you recognize her as Seaine Herimon

why he is here is very much a matter of this Hall. his statement as blademaster is, as you say, irrelevant. But I, as I am sure others here are, I am more interested in how He got into the city. The why can come later.


"Not only is the Ogier's status as a Blademaster irrelevant," agrees a stately woman in a brown dress, "so too is the woman's dress. I expect better of my fellow Sitters than this. We are all supposed to be the wisest in this Tower, and yet, some of us seem as if they'd rather act as petty, gossiping children." So that her intent is made perfectly clear, she glares at Suana and Nurbaya. "It is my hope that my expectations will not be further dissapointed."

"What is important," she continues, "Is what they are doing here. I do find it hard to believe that the Seanchan empire would send such an obvious pair as spies, or that they would send such a small force as these two to cause trouble. In the absence of an easier course of action, I suggest that we first hear what they themselves have to say, and of their own will. We would be foolish to discount their own words in any course of action we may take." With a narrow-eyed glance to Galina, she adds, "Perhaps other means will be necessary if they do not wish to speak, but there is no need to first jump to such methods."

Turning her head towards Vala and Chen, she waves a hand. With a stern and level look, she says,"Please, continue your story of how you came to this city."


Female Human Cleric (Ecclesitheurge)/Sorcerer (Fey) of Desna - Level 2 - HP = 17/17 | AC = 13 | CMD = 14 | F +3 | R +3 | W +6 | Ini +9 | Per + 4 | Channels 4/9 Shadow's Status |

"Via a gateway you claim Ogier? From where and who were you chasing that you claim is one of our own?"

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