a meeting in the sands

[harknail]

Knowledge barbarians? Would the barbarian king likely be offended by an offer of help to bury his dead? Help by dragons? It occurs to me that the two dragons would be very good at digging grave holes. She'd check with the dragons before offering their aid, but if she thinks the king will be offended by the offer then she won't even start the process.

[(George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0)]

That is k( geography) its realated to the study of other cultures, as this would be.

[harknail]

Knowledge Geography: J_ch|FZ4p_1-20+10=161-20

[(George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0)]

Ok so you do know the burrying of dead its not common in all tribes the sand does it for them, or monsters eat them he is doing so that they dont raise from the dead and so they reach thier god. Your dealing with a wise king, they will burn the bodies out of honor but also to show respect to safe gaurd them. The weapons and armor are taken not burrned or burried. They are given to the eldest son, if no sons given when young men come of age, and prove themselfs whorthy.

You do know its not disrespectful to ask in private, good dragons help burn them in the past, but he cant except for there is no alliance yet with you or the other 2, he would have to burry their dead, its an honor thing mostly. But if asked in the open would put him in a bad spot, he cant say yes but would feel obligated and his comanders would not aprove. so ya best let them do so without help

[insanit]

Koravel stands stonefaced and nods. "sure thing"

[(George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0)]

as he wraps up his fist converstation well out of earshot he comes back to get Koravel. I thank you for excepting my offer this way please.

He leads him to a tent, its the largest of them. It is not what you would expect form a king, nothing fancy. just a bedroll and a few lanturns lit and a large blank parchment on the ground, then in flunent elvish " I can venture why your here as i said, but first a test of a true elf for one could be a spy. please note that I am here ungarded and u may think a king foolish to do so, it is by the way. I felt that it more fair on you to give you a sporting chance, for many have tried all failed. yet if your not here to kill me, then these are my questions and if you get them right, I give you my word to the elfs and aliances of old. t will bind me to that of : I will help you in any way i can until my death. I honor the word of my ansestors words and oaths given the the elvin ancestors. this is only if you in fact prove your the one i am seaking you may not be. do you wish to take the questions of the elven lands?"

mini skill chalange. you get 4 rolls you can use each skill twice. if its tied after the forth roll, its the tie braker and you can use your best skill
looking at your skills you can use. you do get a lot of things if you pass, you find out after you know if you have passes or not.
options you have as far as selection of skills.
K(Religion) +3
Profession(Soldier) +5

K(Nobility) +3

K(Geography) +3
K(History) +3

[insanit]

Skills challenge   (I don't play 4th so I have no Idea what the success criterion is)
P(Soldier) NerBuOkdp_1-20+5=24
K(History)p_1-20+3=19
K(Geography)p_1-20+3=12
K(Nobility)p_1-20+3=11
If needed/I sure it is needed: K(Religion)p_1-20+3=21



Koravel sighs before speaking "I did not choose to come here, I've been banished", he stands silent for a moment tapping the tattoo on his face. "My role in these lands remains in flux"
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[rhinobullet]

Korvac returns with his king and joins the group in his tent. He says nothing, but he looks ashen faced and somewhat disturbed. He moves to stand behind his king in a position of protection until the test is over.

[(George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0)]

The test is done and yes you can be there rest of party to be kept well out of earshot.

In elven " You have passed the test, tho your history was not great. I was told i would meet the one who would prove worthy of this. You are that person,

In his hands a scroll.

"you have gained the right of our trust."

I have here a scroll given to me by a elven princess, she is now is queen. This scroll is in elven. She told one of elven blood,born a nation long forgoten and on foren lands, this person would bring forth new hope and restore magic by defeating the lords.

I also have a list of artifacts the elf elders hid. places of power, places of allies in hiding.

In the wrong hands anybody's chance of rebellion is crushed and the win it all.

I need you to find the brass and bronze dragons tell the my tribe still lives as does the old alluance we have with them,

Many will try to kill you, im sending him to protect you, but he is his own man and can do as he wishes.

[insanit]

Koravel manages to conceal his surprise as he accepts the scroll. "Very well. I will continue in accordance with prophecy. This will be my penance." These words in elven have a coating of resignation. Then in common "Well, It seems there is a great deal of work for me to do. The others will have to lead the way." He turns to go to meet the others to try to get them to do what needs to be done without saying anymore that needs to be said.

[rhinobullet]

Korvac watches the elf leave, he turns to his king and bows, and then grimly follows the elf outside, taking up his duties without further comment.

[(George) 3.5./ ZEM ( 4.0)]

The king goes about setting up the graves with his men. they cut trees to make lumber so they an burn bodies. He has the elder shawmen lead as is customary. They take the armors and weapons and give them to eldest sons. The king blesses each one, as they sware to honner and surve him. All in all takes a good while about 2 and a half hours or so.

What does the party wish to do at this point?

[insanit]

Koravel saunters out of the tent and finds the other three "Jaran, Nokomis, Dawn. If I were to guess that each of you would be doomed if the ones who hold the highest power found you and had full comprehension of what you were, would that be right" He eyes them all closely, expectantly. At this point fear and hate of the foe was all that he could trust.

[at]

Callo speaks up, "more than you would know." Her tone is light, recalling the secretive meetings and grave tests of the recent dwarven resistance, "I take it by all of the whispered and shadowed discussions that you have some great endeavour that you wish to engage us in?"

[insanit]

Koravel smirks "I seems I'm prophesied to bring hope and such. I have locations of items and allies, but I am a stranger to these lands. As such I cannot lead the way. Though perhaps finding the dragons sooner than later would be a good move, yes?"

[rhinobullet]

Korvac moves up and says to the group "Does anyone have knowledge of a likely place for us to begin looking for these dragons? I can't help but think we are not the only ones seeking them."

History check:
iZVK9iFXp_1-20
+3=81-20

[at]

Not being privy to the earlier conversation Callo answers, "it would depend on exactly which dragons you were looking for"

Callo had some idea of where to find agents of the brass dragons after her earlier interactions with their army and underground agents from Soleb, and the elf Glass had also spoken of Denda. She wondered if perhaps he was the elf these men were looking for, aware of the sealed message she still carried for them.

[insanit]

"The brass and the bronze, those alliances that are to be reaffirmed.

[harknail]

Jun 5, 2014 21:58:54 GMT -5 insanit said:

Koravel saunters out of the tent and finds the other three "Jaran, Nokomis, Dawn. If I were to guess that each of you would be doomed if the ones who hold the highest power found you and had full comprehension of what you were, would that be right" He eyes them all closely, expectantly. At this point fear and hate of the foe was all that he could trust.

Nokomis shrugged, "I'm serving the Blue and Sand dragons. They know what I am. The reds I avoid if I can."

[Jasmine]

"A bronze dragon once sheltered me from my pursuers," says Dawn. "I know a locating spell that could help find him again."