Ya man, we bad! ;-) lol
No, whatever the outcome I feel totally cool about our decisions. From the way the story progressed there was not much else we could have done and it all feels like it fits into the story well. If Krek had been here from the beginning (like we Thought he was :P) it would have been likely different, but now 'ole Gern is back, we should be good.
And don't feel bad Ayedah! It's not like it's your Fault IC rolled bad for you! and besides, like Terra said, you Did take down the main bad dude with ya =D
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Krek, just to be clear, you only receive the news about the crooked guards two weeks after the incident on Eel's end. The timeline doesn't mesh with your description.
When do you want to go there? Right after Eel's end, or after the whole group has been called there a second time?
Also, everyone: Is the concept of these threads clear at all? I get the feeling there is a constant mixup going on here, and I am considering not making a third one after this scene to avoid it.
Yup, all clear here! Keep up the breakaway's! =D
Please ;-)
Yeah, I already discussed my worries over the space-time continuum back during the first breakaway. ;)
Don't feel too bad Gern, those guys are still in the same boat!
Did the hostages make a run for it yet though?
Krek, just to be clear, you only receive the news about the crooked guards two weeks after the incident on Eel's end. The timeline doesn't mesh with your description.
When do you want to go there? Right after Eel's end, or after the whole group has been called there a second time?
Also, everyone: Is the concept of these threads clear at all? I get the feeling there is a constant mixup going on here, and I am considering not making a third one after this scene to avoid it.
Two weeks of downtime, yes.
However, Krek did show up separate from the rest of the group. Thus far, I'm under the impression he is unaware of any new mission as the marshal did not specifically tell him anything. My current posting in the breakaway thread is trying to chip at her for a nudge in the plot direction.
If it was meant so Krek reported separately and then reported back to her with the rest of you, I could see how we may be in the same place. However, I didn't know this to be the case.
If the above is occurring, then I have some reading to do - not only do I not peek at spoilers, I try not to read the scenes of which I'm not part - this way my character knows only as much as I do; I can't think of "better" moves in his stead.
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Ok, to clarify: I meant that anything that goes on during the downtime period is to go to the breakaway. Everyone is more or less on their own in that thread. It is assumed that the group (usually) is together in the main thread at all times. All solos during downtime take place in the other thread, in "main", you are assumed to have met back up, maybe swapped some stories, and to be ready for the next chapter.
Ok, to clarify: I meant that anything that goes on during the downtime period is to go to the breakaway. Everyone is more or less on their own in that thread. It is assumed that the group (usually) is together in the main thread at all times. All solos during downtime take place in the other thread, in "main", you are assumed to have met back up, maybe swapped some stories, and to be ready for the next chapter.
Then I've some reading to do. Do you want me to segue into the main thread as if I'd been aside them all along?
I've not forgotten about the Breakaway thread - just don't have the time to do it today.
Krek, since you "missed" a significant portion of the current arc, I'd like to have at least some re-introduction. It need not be horribly much - as I said, I have no problem with Krek scouting a bit too far ahead, but a line or two declaring just where you came back from would be nice.
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Zalen, I think we're all in trouble if we're relying on Gern's diplomatic skills to get us info hehe.
Since I'm still playing catch up on the thread, I'm wondering if we need to kill this guy or take him back to the watch captain for persecution. Do we need evidence against the traitors? will the girls we rescued be able to provide that evidence or do we need to hit their base of operations to find out more? Since I'm only up to pge 8 of the main thread maybe someone could throw me a quick answer to these. It might save me a ton of reading :)
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Verik definitely needs to be killed, he's a monster. But although 'cutting off teh head of the serpent' is always good, my thoughts were that we need to clean out ALL of the scum. As well, for all we know, Verik himself may just be a frontman for someone higher up. That's why I wanted to keep him alive for now, just to get some more info from him.
Gern, as far as I understand, Kroft was not too interested in any kind of formal trials for these animals and just wanted them gone.
IIRC, Kroft wanted any that would come in peacefully brought in, but none of them seemed all that peaceful. ;) I think she said something about wanting to keep her guards from being exposed to their desertion. I don't have a clue how we would get him to the Citadel without any guards seeing him though.
As to what to do with Verik, you all know what Alandra wants to do with him.
That's part of what Ayedah wants to talk to Zalen about. She's really worried about Alandra after their talk back in the breakaway thread. She thinks Alandra is really worried that she's wicked, and Ayedah's convinced that she could actually slip that far if they just stand by and let it happen. She doesn't doubt that Verik is scum, but she would rather kill him herself in order to keep Alandra from getting blood on her hands. It's just that executing a helpless prisoner doesn't sit well with her. Killing someone in the middle of a fight when he's trying to kill her is alright, she can justify that to herself. But then again, she doesn't quite know what you guys suspect Verik has actually been up to(that's going to be awkward!). ;)
She's really worried about those other fake guards on the loose too. She would want to get their names and at least have those ready to give to the field marshal so they can be apprehended quietly.
TN: I'm really sorry if I short-circuited that scene in the breakaway by walking away. I honestly couldn't think of anything more to say after Bren dropped that bomb on her. She just felt like a complete jerk after that. I felt like a jerk after that! :)
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It's been a perfectly reasonable reaction to that particular bit. :) I don't begrudge you anything, and honestly... that was about the best reaction to that piece of news.
Oh well... Seven Days is going to be a living hell for this group, but I think we'll have lots of fun. And for the record: Yes, I am pretty confident we'll get there
Oh well... Seven Days is going to be a living hell for this group, but I think we'll have lots of fun.
That's not foreboding at all! :P
I know one thing though, Ayedah's going to want to look into this whole "healing potion" thing!
"Seven Days"? I'm sorry but I didn't get that reference. Perhaps I'm being slow tonight?? : P
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Don't worry about it! We need someone keeping us down to earth anyway! ;)
Sorry to play the "I don't know what that word means" card again with 'harem', but it seemed like the best way to avoid Ayedah going nuts and trying to snap Verik's neck. ;)
I'm trying to be a bit reasonable with it though, thinking of words that she wouldn't have any real reason to learn and Danel wouldn't have much reason to teach her during their time together.
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Well this could get real exciting :) I'm not sure about Krek but Gern has a charisma of 8 so his bluff isn't really strong. I'll be trying to scare the guards a bit so they don't want to come in with torches lit, so I can try and get my intimidate into play as well.
I'm hoping that the plan is at least a bit believeable so the bluff DC's aren't too high :0
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Rimrock, please let me know if I'm getting too pushy. I don't want to be a bother harrassing Alandra if you're taking her in the direction you intended. :)
Ayedah fully intends to pay for Plum and her friend's passage out of Korvosa, however much that would be.
Gotcha! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't overstepping. :)
I kind of got the vibe that Alandra was worried about where she was heading with that talk in the breakaway thread.
Ok folks, I think I need to take a consensus here as this concerns us all.
Zalen has no intention or desire to let this piece of filth live. But he Does want the information. He doesn't really want to torture the man but he Does want him dead. And he Certainly will not pay the scum to live and carry his evil onto someplace else. So, my two thoughts at the moment are:
1) Try to convince him again that he doesn't need to worry about what 'She' will do because he's not leaving this room alive. His only two choices, die quick or die messy.
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2) Bluff/Lie to him to try and get the info and then kill him anyway. (As Z if Chaotic Good now I think he can get away with falsely giving his word to someone he doesn't think deserves it if the doing so serves a higher good)
So, whatchoo all think? Any other ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
Yeah, this is a tough one.
Ayedah wants to know what he knows as well, especially anything about Sozite, and she could easily find herself beating the information out of him. But as for killing him...
She despises the man for what she knows of him already, and that's not counting the whole "meat" thing everyone but her seems to understand. Ayedah wouldn't be able to bring herself to kill a helpless prisoner though. She would have to give him a chance, even if it meant handing him her hammer, telling him to earn his life, and then going after him with her bare hands. It's not the smartest thing to do, but it's what she would do.
As for Zalen killing him, she might feel disappointed in him somewhat, but deep down she would be grateful it was taken out of Alandra's hands(and her own). But she isn't even that certain Alandra shouldn't be allowed to spill his blood after what Gern has said.
That's another thing, Gern and his family probably wouldn't be happy with us taking him out in their home.
I feel like I shouldn't be suggesting this, since I think my character is the most reluctant to kill him outright, but there are a lot of leaky boats in Korvosa, right? And a lot of sharks? Wow, thinking about this from Ayedah's perspective, that's a horrible thing to do...
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Probably wouldn't be a good idea to kill him in Gern's unlce's house. Adding more complexities to that situation is not going to be looked on too kindly I reckon. Pack him in a crate bound hand and foot and gagged and ship him somewhere where the job can be done discreetly. This is stil blurring the lines of good morality, but we have been pretty much ordered to kill the guy for his crimes by the captain of the city guard.
Torture is probably considered an evil act. Gern is certainly happy for the man to die, but he would advocate it to be quick and clean (as he told Alandra upstairs).
Not sure how much metagaming TN is happy with, but I'd like to suggest that the other members of his gang may know stuff as well. There's also the good old charm person spell. We could invest in a scroll of that plus a zone of truth and away we go. Get the guy nice and drunk so his will save is low.
We could also tell everything we know to the guard captain employing you lot and get her to find stuff out for us. Though im guessing the fact she's employing us means her resoureces are a bit thin atm.
There's my 2cp worth at any rate.
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That's all good stuff all, thanks. I think Z knows what he's gonna do now.
btw, just wanted to say everyone, I'm really enjoying playing with you all. I'm involved in a few other good pbp's as well but this one is definitely my favourite =)
Don't worry, it happens!
btw, just wanted to say everyone, I'm really enjoying playing with you all. I'm involved in a few other good pbp's as well but this one is definitely my favourite =)
Go us! Wooo!
Ayedah will wait until she sees how Gern's aunt reacts to Zalen's speech before asking if Plum and her friend can remain there for a bit longer.
Gern...this water has something in it...
Gern...this water has something in it...
Aye Lass, we call it alcohol. Kills off what tha fish do in tha water ....Grins
If Gern's uncle has so many crates in his basement, he must have a wagon somewhere, right?
Aye Lass, we call it alcohol. Kills off what tha fish do in tha water ....GrinsGern...this water has something in it...
Thish water tastesh angry! Makes me mad! Gunnuh drink mor.......
"Heh, that's the spirit lass, you teach that ale who's boss!"
That sounds like a Great idea Gern! Good thinking!...fer a dwarf ;-) heh heh
So to save some time, let's say we do that Terra. Sounds good everyone?
I guess we could use the letter and claim to be moving emergency supplies needed by the guard or maybe the needy. People that lost their homes in the riots might be taking refuge at temples, right?
We would need a way to keep the cargo perfectly quiet though.
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Well, for a feasable story i propose - The four of you have been assigned to guard me and my shipment of salt preserve for the meat shop. Since I already work for a teamsters family it should pass inspection, and it means you can use your badge from the guard as a feasable reason for being out there. We're shipping the salt at night because the meatworks is too crowded during the daytime and there's a chance of trouble from the crowd, trying to steal our delivery in desparation. This story has enough believeable elements to work, it just needs Zalen's good bluff and charm to get us through is all. If we run into the same guards that searched the cellar before, then Krek and I can pretend we're the ones delivering (we'll probably be the ones carrying it anyway).
As for the guy in the box. Unconscious, tied and gagged. Hopfully that will be enough.
TN - Did we search this guy yet, for things like keys, potions, jewellry etc. Or maybe even clues written down as to why they were getting the girls?
Edit : This is not something that Gern was likely to have thought up. So I'm thinking in game credit should probably go to one of the others. Probably Zalen, Krek or Alandra, given their street smarts.
Yep! Same here!
The plan sounds good to me. I was thinking with the letter we should be ok with the guards.
The only thing I would question is all of us - looking as mismatched as we do - may be scrutinized as not supposed to ALL be guarding this preserve.
Other than that, it looks finde to me.
Should we take the time to heal up entirely before setting out? I think most of us are still pretty hurt even after the healing we recieved in the basement.