From the forest, a man dressed in the armor of a Dark Knight of the Lily walks out We offer you the ability to surrender, elves. Or not he says with a smile.
He's at what range initially?
He is about 80 ft away,
"How far too the forest?" Windsworn whispers to his companions. He removes an offending arrow from his armor that had failed to stop the arrow's head from meeting his shoulder.
Well? What is your answer? the knight inquires.
"I can only hope you will bear with us dark one ... in your language, I am almost sure you said the word 'surrender' - but in my studies I came to know not everyone commands language all that well. You have used a word which means 'cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority' but we are simply travelers. We do not know you as an enemy, yet, or an opponent, yet, enough to choose to resist you or not, yet, and I am SURE you can understand that in any of those cases, submitting to your authority is ... not in line with our current priorities."
Ceven's eyes start to sparkle; all of the party had seen this when he worked in the kitchen, but it seemed this might mean more than he was going to do dishes
"Sir, I am sure you can understand that I did not make time to memorize your order's entire Code, but I imagine you might be pleased at how wroth my father was that I had ignored his directive. With that said though, perhaps you would enlighten my Lady as to whose orders you are acting under, so that she and the Master might make their best decision in responding."
Reminding bad guy things don't have to go bad.
The knight listens to the Qualanesti's words/ Let's compromise ELF, leave all your gear and treasure here and go back to where you came from and we will let you live.
Imitative Rolls please
"Understood ... thank you for answering my question. In my language, I heard: "I am a lawless brigand without honor, the armor is just for show."
Cev prepares to cast Lesser Orb of Light
Gobbys
Knight
The only person you can see, 80 ft away or so, is the Knight.
Forgot Telerin
Combat Order
Windsworn
Anatoli
Gobbys
Telerin
Anatoli
Knight of the Lily
#SADFACE
oooos put Anatoklku 2x, Cevendyl goes last
You can try, remember that these are riding and not war horses.
Windsworn attempts to kick his mount into a charge but it appears his mount has other ideas.
The Knight of the Lily breaks out in laughter. Pathethic! Goblins, mow them down!
The thwip sound comes from the back of the knight as arrows fly towards the party...
The arrows fly, and turn to flames as they reach their arc.
Next to each party member, an elf in black robes appears casting defensive magical shields that surround themselves and the party and their horses.
A half elf, it seems the leader of the group states The Shalafi has requested the honor of your presence he says with a smile. These magical defenses will not last too long, especially with the goblins and the knights summoning reinforcements,
His face red with embarrassment, Windsworn nods his head in agreement.
Cevendyl smiles quite broadly, Let us go with haste then!
With the arcane spidery of language being chanted from the Black Robe who spoke to you, there is a light, the sensation of being moved, and then you appear in a stone courtyard, you can tell you have been transplanted from Qualanesti where it was still day to someplace else where it is now dark.
"Magic." Windsworn states to himself slightly disconcerted at the sudden change in location...
Cevendyl seems ecstatic, almost energized by the shift. He is beaming.
My Shalafi has taught me well. he responds.
I do not like this. From the position of the stars it looks like we are on the Eastern side of the continent. My mission was to take me to Wayreth. she says to the Black Robe.
Then by all means, transport yourself back to the outskirts of Qualanesti, though, from what was observed, your magic did little to help your body guard the half elf says with a smirk.
Then by all means, transport yourself back to the outskirts of Qualanesti, though, from what was observed, your magic did little to help your body guard the half elf says with a smirk.
"Our thanks are boundless Archmage, please, never mistake that."
"Perhaps you could highlight for Lady Telerin the motivations surrounding your intercession? It could be that she simply isn't clear yet on whether surviving here is better than our inadequate magics failing where we were ... "Exuberance aside, Cev seems to be addressing the "Archmage" rather directly ... his gaze is steadfast.
The half-elf smiles Archmagus? No, not yet
The half elf leads you past the courtyard into a more fortress like building. He leads you up a flight of stairs and shows you individual rooms. The rooms are lavish with heavy wooden furniture and thick carpet. Elven designs are apparent in the room. Please, rest here for a bit. Dinner is being prepared. The Shalafi will see you then. Please make sure that you are dressed accordingly.
If his cohorts could see him once alone in his chamber, it might seem that Cev was hyperventilating. He could not believe any of it. He would 'improve' the clothes of course, but magic depended a lot on what you started with, and he wanted to make sure the actual Archmage felt respected when they met.
This word! Elves did not use this word lightly or by accident; not like teacher or master or professor for the humans. Shalafi meant an acknowledgment of greatness. He could barely believe he would meet such a person. His parents had even warned him that he might never meet great persons, for many many reasons of the world, yet here he was!
Really need to take a very close look at what to wear!
Windsworn is surprised at the power of this elf.
The fortress though and their rooms piqued his curiosity.
"Interesting. I wonder how long something like this has being standing..." he considers the question.
He considers what he could use to present himself properly.
There is suitable clothing, though all elven styles.
After your rest and your getting ready for dinner, the half elf, dressed in Black Robes comes by to escort you to the dining room.
I hope that you are finding your accommodations acceptable? he says as he leads you through a maze of hallways.
The Black Robe half elf leads you into a dining area, that is outside. There is a table set up with fresh breads, cheeses, choice fruits and bottles of wine. At the head of the table sits an elf dressed in Black Robes, of softest velvet. A trim of green in elven designs can be seen on his robes. Next to him is a staff. The staff has a golddragon claw holding a crystal at the top/
Politely he states, I am sorry that I was unable to greet you either on the borders of Qualanesti or here at one of my residences, before now. My responsibilities to my students and the Conclave kept me preoccupied. Please, have a seat and enjoy yourselves. You are welcome here. I am Terevalis Unctio of House Mystic, he says as he gestures for you to have a seat.
The Lady Telerin looks uncomfortable but has a seat.
Terevalis gives her a smile.