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[Urist Mc Dwarf]

” For our first trade, I offer you a gift. We shall return to my hold. You shall give me your…companions, and I will give you copper.” you offer, and there is a tense moment as the People ready themselves to flee or fight. The speaker shakes her head though. “They have committed no crime.” You shrug, and then the conversation shifts. The speaker asks to see your hold, and you all journey back to the Shade Bastion. As you do, you pump the speaker for information, and learn that the Crystal is supposedly a divine gift from Those Within The World, who built the great city of Tirith which the empire revolves around. They are not a superstitious folk, paying heed to spirits only when needed and only worshipping Those Within and the Crystal Throne, which the woman insists all are utterly loyal to.

The seductress, making conversation with the soldiers, learns of deadly conflicts among the higher ranked and a near constant threat of rebellion from their largest vassal, Darkaza, in mountains just south of Tirith. Soon you reach the Bastion, where the watchstalks catches the attention of the speaker.

Spoiler: Beleth (click to show/hide)

Current form: A mighty man with the head of a bison and vicious, bloody claws. 
Arms: 23 (Weapon) (Sacrifice and suffering)
Body: 14.5 (Weapon) (Sacrifice and suffering)
Mind: 24 (Weapon) (Sacrifice and suffering)
Magic: 24.5 (Weapon) (Sacrifice and suffering)

Other: Holding Bonebiter, the Bloody Maw. 

Spoiler: Champions (click to show/hide)

Samana
Arms: 4
Body: 3
Mind: 1.5
Magic: 0.5

Damena
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 4
Magic: 5.5

Banner
Arms: 2.5
Body: 4.5
Mind: 3
Magic: 0.5

Azen
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 3.5
Magic: 2.5

Spoiler: Followers, slaves, servants (click to show/hide)

2 uncorrupted rouses

94 followers
64 slaves
41 servants( 5 Leplenas, 25 Rouses, 1 Burnwolf, 4 Rockcrushers, 1 Elephanea, 5 Mole-creatures)
1 Seductress
1 Crow Spirit and 1000 crows

Scythes of Beleth
95 cultists
43 power (5 for totems, 18 for worship, 10 for weapons, 5 for mining)
6.5 resources (+1 per week)
Led by Samana and Damena.

Spoiler: Holdings (click to show/hide)

The Shade Bastion
Population: 156
Copper mines, watchstalk fields
Defenses: Barricades, terrain, fields of watchstalks
Other: Magical hoop, strangely resistant to corruption. It’s defenses are gone and you can warp its magic as you will.

[Glass]

Act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation.
Well, in the way that non-demons would act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation, at least. 

[VoidSlayer]

When she looks at the watchstalks mention that copper is the least of the gifts we could offer in trade.

Let them know we have power but let it be mysterious and shit.  I mean sure we are a brute but that kind of lying and corrupting through words comes naturally.

I suspect that this one is the equivalent of a true believer priest in loyalty, but those she reports to will have someone interested in making deals with us.

[WyrdByrd]

When she looks at the watchstalks mention that copper is the least of the gifts we could offer in trade.

+1.  Also: Pause at the witchstalks. Linger, and  hear her questions.  Let her and  the  attendants get soaked in the aura they emit, amplifying the greed of the Crystals and the resentment  felt by the Scales.  Hopefully, one of them snaps.

[King Zultan]

Act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation.
Well, in the way that non-demons would act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation, at least. 

When she looks at the watchstalks mention that copper is the least of the gifts we could offer in trade.

+1.  Also: Pause at the witchstalks. Linger, and  hear her questions.  Let her and  the  attendants get soaked in the aura they emit, amplifying the greed of the Crystals and the resentment  felt by the Scales.  Hopefully, one of them snaps.

+1

[Svrangite]

Act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation.
Well, in the way that non-demons would act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation, at least. 

When she looks at the watchstalks mention that copper is the least of the gifts we could offer in trade.

+1.  Also: Pause at the witchstalks. Linger, and  hear her questions.  Let her and  the  attendants get soaked in the aura they emit, amplifying the greed of the Crystals and the resentment  felt by the Scales.  Hopefully, one of them snaps.

+1

+1

[NRDL]

Act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation.
Well, in the way that non-demons would act as if there is nothing unusual about the situation, at least. 

When she looks at the watchstalks mention that copper is the least of the gifts we could offer in trade.

+1.  Also: Pause at the witchstalks. Linger, and  hear her questions.  Let her and  the  attendants get soaked in the aura they emit, amplifying the greed of the Crystals and the resentment  felt by the Scales.  Hopefully, one of them snaps.

+1

+1

+1

[Urist Mc Dwarf]

You ignore the watchstalks, acting as though they are just normal plants, speaking briefly with Azen, issuing a few commands to Samana, nodding impatiently as Damena discusses minor matters. After a few minutes, giving your companions some time to be unnerved by the watchstalks, using their distraction to weaken their mental defenses and allow you to amplify their emotions. She asks about where you found them, and inquires about the unusually large number of predators and crows about, all seemingly working alongside the people of the Bastion.

You evade giving her concrete answers, simply noting that you have more to offer than simple metals, and idly musing about what the benefits for the empire would be if such gifts were more widespread…She begins to grin broadly as visions of vast rewards fill her head, while the People of the Scale grow ever more restive. You are near certain one is about to launch an attack of some kind.

Spoiler: Beleth (click to show/hide)

Current form: A mighty man with the head of a bison and vicious, bloody claws. 
Arms: 23 (Weapon)
Body: 145 (Weapon)
Mind: 24 (Weapon)
Magic: 25 (Weapon)

Other: Holding Bonebiter, the Bloody Maw. 

Spoiler: Champions (click to show/hide)

Samana
Arms: 4
Body: 3
Mind: 1.5
Magic: 0.5

Damena
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 4
Magic: 5.5

Banner
Arms: 2.5
Body: 4.5
Mind: 3
Magic: 0.5

Azen
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 3.5
Magic: 2.5

Spoiler: Followers, slaves, servants (click to show/hide)

2 uncorrupted rouses

94 followers
64 slaves
41 servants( 5 Leplenas, 25 Rouses, 1 Burnwolf, 4 Rockcrushers, 1 Elephanea, 5 Mole-creatures)
1 Seductress
1 Crow Spirit and 1000 crows

Scythes of Beleth
95 cultists
43 power (5 for totems, 18 for worship, 10 for weapons, 5 for mining)
6.5 resources (+1 per week)
Led by Samana and Damena.

Spoiler: Holdings (click to show/hide)

The Shade Bastion
Population: 156
Copper mines, watchstalk fields
Defenses: Barricades, terrain, fields of watchstalks
Other: Magical hoop, strangely resistant to corruption. It’s defenses are gone and you can warp its magic as you will.

[Maximum Spin]

Be prepared to kill this treasonous dog who would dare attack a future ally during negotiation, wink wink, but not too prepared, because he should get the chance to do a little damage first.

[Rockeater]

Be prepared to kill this treasonous dog who would dare attack a future ally during negotiation, wink wink, but not too prepared, because he should get the chance to do a little damage first.

+1

[NRDL]

Be prepared to kill this treasonous dog who would dare attack a future ally during negotiation, wink wink, but not too prepared, because he should get the chance to do a little damage first.

+1

+1

[WyrdByrd]

Be prepared to kill this treasonous dog who would dare attack a future ally during negotiation, wink wink, but not too prepared, because he should get the chance to do a little damage first.

+1

+1

+1. If it's a warrior, merely disable him when he attacks, and plant a seed in him. Humiliating one of the Scale's champions will  further fuel their rage and shame,  making them easily corruptible.  Plus, it will bolster our reputation with the Crystals. If  it's the shaman that tries something, just use it as proof of the  ancestor's  inferiority.  It's unlikely that many spirits live around the bastion anymore, and those that do are more like us. Regardless of who does attack, make a quip about  how impertinent  their.... companions are.  Her greed should be able to do the rest.

[Detoxicated]

Be prepared to kill this treasonous dog who would dare attack a future ally during negotiation, wink wink, but not too prepared, because he should get the chance to do a little damage first.

+1

+1

+1. If it's a warrior, merely disable him when he attacks, and plant a seed in him. Humiliating one of the Scale's champions will  further fuel their rage and shame,  making them easily corruptible.  Plus, it will bolster our reputation with the Crystals. If  it's the shaman that tries something, just use it as proof of the  ancestor's  inferiority.  It's unlikely that many spirits live around the bastion anymore, and those that do are more like us. Regardless of who does attack, make a quip about  how impertinent  their.... companions are.  Her greed should be able to do the rest.

+1
Also once thats done have our crows scout the lands for settlements

[Urist Mc Dwarf]

A few more discussions ensue, with the Speaker trying to find out more. She begins to consider various possibilities of what this knowledge could do for her personally – not her people – and she opens up the bargaining a little, suggesting that perhaps some of the crystal would be given to loyal and faithful servants.

This seems to the limit for the People of the Scale though, as one of them steps forwards, attempting to hew you down from behind. You allow him to strike a blow on your back, then you spin and slash your claws across the inside of his wrist, making him drop the axe as his hand hangs limp. To his credit, he draws a knife and tries to stab you again.

You simply slap him to the ground, enjoying the sound his head makes when it hits the grounds. The watchstalks lean towards him as you step on his back and grind him into the dirt. “Such behavior.” You comment idly. “These loyal subjects of the Crystal Throne seem…disobedient.” You plant a second seed of corruption, twisting his rage into something darker, although unfortunately its directed purely at you right now.
The Speaker and her guards gape in shock for a moment, before glancing at the other two People, who do not move, their eyes lowered. “ I have business which will take me elsewhere…but I will return with your first group of slaves within twelve days.” She says, trying to recover. “Is there anything else you wish to discuss?”

Spoiler: Beleth (click to show/hide)

Current form: A mighty man with the head of a bison and vicious, bloody claws. 
Arms: 23 (Weapon)
Body: 145 (Weapon)
Mind: 24 (Weapon)
Magic: 25 (Weapon)

Other: Holding Bonebiter, the Bloody Maw. 

Spoiler: Champions (click to show/hide)

Samana
Arms: 4
Body: 3
Mind: 1.5
Magic: 0.5

Damena
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 4
Magic: 5.5

Banner
Arms: 2.5
Body: 4.5
Mind: 3
Magic: 0.5

Azen
Arms: 1
Body: 1
Mind: 3.5
Magic: 2.5

Spoiler: Followers, slaves, servants (click to show/hide)

2 uncorrupted rouses

94 followers
64 slaves
41 servants( 5 Leplenas, 25 Rouses, 1 Burnwolf, 4 Rockcrushers, 1 Elephanea, 5 Mole-creatures)
1 Seductress
1 Crow Spirit and 1000 crows

Scythes of Beleth
95 cultists
43 power (5 for totems, 18 for worship, 10 for weapons, 5 for mining)
6.5 resources (+1 per week)
Led by Samana and Damena.

Spoiler: Holdings (click to show/hide)

The Shade Bastion
Population: 156
Copper mines, watchstalk fields
Defenses: Barricades, terrain, fields of watchstalks
Other: Magical hoop, strangely resistant to corruption. It’s defenses are gone and you can warp its magic as you will.

[WyrdByrd]

Mention that the offers need not solely be connected to slaves. We would be willing to negotiate prices for any exotic beasts brought to the Bastion.