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Scare them into the deeper parts and cave in parts of the cavern, sealing them in

Take out their leaders and try to convince them to surrender

Slaughter them all

Ignore them and look elsewhere

Other (post and specify)

[apiks]

((I suppose we can bluff some light sentence, but do we seriously want to do what they tell us? As far as I'm concerned they're the one in the bad situation.))

[Hanzoku]

Check to determine if it sounds like they're lying

((I assume that won't reveal my presence.))

[highmax28]

Check to determine if it sounds like they're lying

((I assume that won't reveal my presence.))

(7+4-2) (Sense Motive) You have a hard time seeing him, so you can't read his expressions. However, from his tone of voice, you think he's telling the truth

[apiks]

Arioch smiles gruesomely at the little upstart.

"So you want your stolen goods returned in addition to more goods? I find that ironic.

I do not think you know where you stand. You are in no position to make demands from the person who can take twice your size alone. I see you do not fear me, but can the same be said for your companions? I hardly doubt that they want death, and if conflict should arise, they will most definitely die."

He opens his eyes towards the ratman's companions in a threatening gaze for a second before returning it to the leader.

"Make no mistake, I know exactly where we stand, and it's not on the lower end. My terms are simple. We give you what you want in material value and you give us what we want in the same exchange. Maybe you should think about more peaceful introductions before you give out justice.

One more thing, merely a warning since you seem like a combat type. I am fully aware that your clan is one of the largest, however believe me that regardless of how large it is, we outnumber it significantly and there are people stronger than me in the times. If you choose war then it will not be just a clan feud as you know it. It will be true war, and with the odds as they are, it will be recorded as a slaughter."

Bluff (Witty Repartee bonus, Family Trade Bonus, Subjective Truth), Intimidate and Diplomacy (Sphinxfriend bonus, Ambassador Bonus) checks all around.

[highmax28]

Arioch smiles gruesomely at the little upstart.

"So you want your stolen goods returned in addition to more goods? I find that ironic.

I do not think you know where you stand. You are in no position to make demands from the person who can take twice your size alone. I see you do not fear me, but can the same be said for your companions? I hardly doubt that they want death, and if conflict should arise, they will most definitely die."

He opens his eyes towards the ratman's companions in a threatening gaze for a second before returning it to the leader.

"Make no mistake, I know exactly where we stand, and it's not on the lower end. My terms are simple. We give you what you want in material value and you give us what we want in the same exchange. Maybe you should think about more peaceful introductions before you give out justice.

One more thing, merely a warning since you seem like a combat type. I am fully aware that your clan is one of the largest, however believe me that regardless of how large it is, we outnumber it significantly and there are people stronger than me in the times. If you choose war then it will not be just a clan feud as you know it. It will be true war, and with the odds as they are, it will be recorded as a slaughter."

Bluff (Witty Repartee bonus, Family Trade Bonus, Subjective Truth), Intimidate and Diplomacy (Sphinxfriend bonus, Ambassador Bonus) checks all around.

(14+10+2+2) (Bluff) (15+5+2) vs (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (16+5) (Intimidate) vs (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) Diplomacy (19+12) vs ((holy fuck dude)) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?)

Your lie is so clever, your nearby allies even start to believe it and question if you planned on militarizing the refugees. When you start to sound threatening, everyone but their leader and Ritcher start to panic and take steps back. Ritcher looks angry and their leader leans in more towards his stance. You try diplomacy now, given that you now have them on the ropes and you swear you almost outdid Martijn with your words... If it wasn't for Ritcher being the only one to see right through it as he looks at his leader.

"You're not seriously considering his offer, Ratatosk, are you!? His words are sweet but they do not wish to have justice! They killed Jenks and Anita! They stole our loot and our weapons!"

"I may not have the authority to speak for our entire clan or for our chief. I do not wish to see our people slaughtered, and as much as I want to gut him, I do not wish to invoke their wrath. We will discuss it with the chief and we will settle this matter properly."

He turns to you after speaking to Ritcher and steps forward, lowering his guard for a moment.

"You're going to give us the loot and the weapons back now and we will discuss farther arrangements later. We ask you return to us what belongs to US. And the bodies as well. In three days time, at sunrise, we will meet here again for an exchange of hostages to allow one of you to speak to our leader. Since you have such a large force, we swear no harm will befall you."

(Sense Motive) (Doesn't matter because he fumbled)

You can tell he's lying through his teeth as he lets out the most untrustworthy grin and a slight chuckle. Ritcher lightly punches him in the side.

"I will make sure he doesn't do anything to whoever comes along. Me and the rest of us... Ratatosk has his reasons for being aggressive. Agree with our terms and we will agree to discuss other matters with you. Perhaps we can even achieve peace."

(Sense Motive) (Ritiki) (8+6) (Arioch) (10+1) (James) (8+4) (Martijn) (5+7) (Varg) (?) (Ewan) (?)

Everyone believes Ritcher is telling nothing but the truth.

"Do you agree?"

[apiks]

Arioch points at Ritcher.

"With you, I do."

Then he points at Ratatosk.

"With him, I don't. I will agree to the hostage deal if he is the one sent on your side, disarmed. I hope you know why, considering his aggressiveness and lies.

If agreed we will meet here in three days time at sunrise for the exchange and meeting. A representative of of the other clans allied to us might be present, I hope that is not a problem. I believe I mentioned it earlier, Ritcher.

As for the bodies, loot and weapons, they will be here in an hour after you leave. By my word nothing will be missing."

Diplomacy Check.

[highmax28]

(2+14) vs (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) ((Good god, everyones getting shitty rolls...))

Ritcher and Ratatosk nod in agreement.

"I will come along. Unlike you, I don't NEED to worry about your allies attacking me. We will return in an hour, though we don't know why you need to do so. We will leave now and return.

I ask for your name before we leave, so I will remember it, Magician."

[apiks]

"Ha, you're the reason I'm worried about our hostage, Ratatosk.

The name is Arioch. I hope you do remember it."

After a serious battle between the eyes of Ratatosk and Arioch, the latter turns his eyes towards Ritcher, with a sadder look to them.

"I apologize about Jenks and Anita, Ritcher. They're the youngling and female, right? I know it won't help your anger, but I am sorry."

[highmax28]

"Ha, you're the reason I'm worried about our hostage, Ratatosk.

The name is Arioch. I hope you do remember it."

After a serious battle between the eyes of Ratatosk and Arioch, the latter turns his eyes towards Ritcher, with a sadder look to them.

"I apologize about Jenks and Anita, Ritcher. They're the youngling and female, right? I know it won't help your anger, but I am sorry."

Ritcher shakes his head.

"Jenks was the one who was leading us and gave me the orders."

Ratatosk grunts and they start to turn away.

[apiks]

While they're walking away Arioch holds his hands in front of him.

"Well that went well, didn't it, Ritiki? Is this a good enough apologize for earlier?"

Once they're out of earsight (including Ritiki's), Arioch and the party bring out the bodies and everything they had on them.

[Hanzoku]

((Holy crap, that diplomacy bonus.))

James helps carry the bodies, placing them in a line. He takes the time to close their eyes and arrange their hands holding their weapons (for those who had them), and pile their possessions neatly at their feet. "It may do nothing, but hopefully they appreciate respectful treatment of a fallen foe. I hope we don't end up needing silver weapons though."

After wiping his hands clean, James offers Arioch his hand in respect. "You could charm a dragon into parting with its hoard. I see you weren't exagerating when you said you were a diplomat back across the ocean."

[TD1]

Martijn walks into the open with a grin on his face.

It seems a silver tongue runs in the family, brother! If only you would put it to proper use, like wooing women.

He chuckles, then says:
Still, good job. I certainly wasn't looking forward to killing more of those poor fools.

[apiks]

"Actually, James, if everything goes right at the meeting, we'll have mining rights and possibly have them mine for us, as Ritiki hinted that they are capable."

He looks at Martijn with a ridiculous face.


"I can't get rid of women and you want me to attract them? I hope not. Besides, I don't know of any tongues running in our family."

The moot's tomorrow, no? We should get back and rest for the last time in that cave. Tomorrow we move and do the moot."

[Hanzoku]

James waits until they're a respectful distance from the corpses, but not yet within earshot or sight of the crew of the ships. He's aware of the glances from Varg and Ewan, and mindful of his conversation the day before with Kylie. He walks at the back of the group with his gaze lowered to his feet, following the others mechanically as he thinks hard to himself.

She better be right about this... he finally decides, looking up. Having decided, it also felt like a weight had fallen from his shoulders.

He calls out to the others "Wait." When they stop and look back, he takes a deep breath and looks at Varg and Ewan sqaure in the eyes, somewhere between confidence and defiance.

"There's a few things I need to get out of the way. Kylie already knows, but Varg and Ewan saw something that I don't like flashing about. Kylie... says I can trust you Arioch, and you Martijn. I'll follow my own gut and suspect that you're a pretty honest person, merchant or not, Ritiki."

After a moment of hesitation, he drags his headband off in front of another for the second time in the last few days. Branded on his brow is a livid brand in the shape of a sword with a sunburst hilt, the point of the sword nearly touching the bridge of his nose. The edges of the brand are red and raw, as if it had been set in place just minutes ago.

"It's not something I like showing off because it makes the religious a bit funny in the head - either they start expecting me to perform miracles, or they start piling up wood to burn me for a heretic. Either way, if you were worried about me trying to start some holy crusade, don't be Ewan. I'm just trying to make my own way, and right now that means doing my damnedest to ensure this moot works out for us all.

Now, as long as I let the bigger dragon whelp out of the bag, might as well let the smaller..." He continues, voice becoming a little huskier, a little higher pitched. The timber shifts - it sounded like he was forcing his voice to be gruffer then it naturally was.

"My name isn't James... it's Jehane. And if the idea I'm a woman presents you with problems, remember I can cut a dire badger in half with one swing..." she says with a half-smile, yellow eyes blazing in challenge.

((The symbol is this one, you'll need to decide if it would be common knowledge or a religious knowledge check for your country.))

[TD1]

((Well, that was a surprise.))

Martijn's eyes widen, and he looks at the brand with what may be compassion before he clears his face and says

James...Jehane... I don't know why you thought you had to hide your gender from us, though the reason for hiding the brand is more obvious.

He shrugs.

Personally, for me it changes nothing. He finishes in a gruffer voice, saying you are a friend nonetheless.


After a moment's hesitation, a smile lightens his face. I suppose this means my dear brother was practising his silver tongue on a woman! Or, at least, in a woman's presence. See! I knew you had it in you, he says with a jokingly proud nod in Arioch's direction.