"Two questions out of curiosity: are these duels to the death? And what would happen if he never shows up to the duel - like, as if he left town or something?"
"I've never seen a duel that wasn't to the death. But as for refusing a duel or never showing, it depends on whether the challenge has or hasn't been accepted. If not accepted, it is left pending and the challengee is under no obligation. But if accepted, the duel must legally be fought or else mutually forfeited. If one side forfeits, then it is taken as an unconditional admission of guilt regarding whatever accusation was leveled."
"You can stipulate anything you like, but I'd suggest you do so quickly or else leave town. I have great regard for you all, and don't want you to have to be tied up in any legal matters here."
"I'm ok with either fighting him or leaving town to be honest. We risked our live yesterday to save this town from giants. Then we risked our lives again to save it from the gargoyles. Now we are told to do it again because the guy who invited the evil gargoyles in to attack the town cried foul. Put me in front of him and I will duel him, or we can leave." Marav sighs.
“I agree with Flint. Let’s not turn and run. The law is clear and I’ll fight; my only stipulation is no preparation. No casting spells on yourself before the fight and that it takes place at dawn.”
While you discuss the matters, Darathra asks you to stay put while she gets the paperwork.
She returns breathless and smiling. "Okay—what if there were a way around all this? I could make you a special task force." She holds a scroll in her hands. "There is a minute provision in the laws that the Lord Protector can appointment individuals that have shown particular dedication to Triboar to a temporary special task force. As long as you were willing to undertake a certain task for me, I could also give you a legal shot at apprehending the wizard. It's a very tight loophole, but it works. We abide by the law here. And if the law were on your side, we could retroactively apply protection to you that makes it officially illegal for the wizard to have resisted arrest last night."
The Lord Protector slaps the scroll down on her desk, very proud of herself. "The task involves a trip to Everlund. Tell me if you're interested!"
“Is that near the dwarf Citadel? Also I like this option. Within the law and no bloodshed. But I’m worried about the citizens. He got rid of the gargoyles but what if he summons something more dangerous next time.”
Darathra holds out a platinum badge bearing the Triboar insignia (three boars charging forward). "The task is actually quite simple. Travel east along the Evermoor Way to Everlund. Once there, visit Danivarr’s House and give this badge to the proprietor, Dral Thelev. He's a half-orc, and he's missing one eye."
Flint looks around at his companions before handing the badge to Ink. "Right then. Do we have ta leave right away or can we tie up some things in town then leave at first light?"
Ink takes the badge and places it in the bag of holding, then looking up at Darathra, says, "Besides giving him the badge, is there anything you'd like for us to tell him?"
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Angel speaks up for the first time
“I’ll do it. I’ll volunteer and fight.”
"I feel a duel to the death is a bit extreme for the circumstances, i'm sure the wizard would agree"
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"You can stipulate anything you like, but I'd suggest you do so quickly or else leave town. I have great regard for you all, and don't want you to have to be tied up in any legal matters here."
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"Very well. Let's start the process then - if everyone is OK with it."
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"If that's what must be done, I agree, and would stand fer us if that's what we decide ta do."
"I'm ok with either fighting him or leaving town to be honest. We risked our live yesterday to save this town from giants. Then we risked our lives again to save it from the gargoyles. Now we are told to do it again because the guy who invited the evil gargoyles in to attack the town cried foul. Put me in front of him and I will duel him, or we can leave." Marav sighs.
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"Well ah ain't turnin' tail cause o' no wizard. There's good folk 'ere that should'na have ta fear 'im thinkin' 'e's above th' law."
“I agree with Flint. Let’s not turn and run. The law is clear and I’ll fight; my only stipulation is no preparation. No casting spells on yourself before the fight and that it takes place at dawn.”
Angel speaks up he’s clearly adamant about this.
While you discuss the matters, Darathra asks you to stay put while she gets the paperwork.
She returns breathless and smiling. "Okay—what if there were a way around all this? I could make you a special task force." She holds a scroll in her hands. "There is a minute provision in the laws that the Lord Protector can appointment individuals that have shown particular dedication to Triboar to a temporary special task force. As long as you were willing to undertake a certain task for me, I could also give you a legal shot at apprehending the wizard. It's a very tight loophole, but it works. We abide by the law here. And if the law were on your side, we could retroactively apply protection to you that makes it officially illegal for the wizard to have resisted arrest last night."
The Lord Protector slaps the scroll down on her desk, very proud of herself. "The task involves a trip to Everlund. Tell me if you're interested!"
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"Everlund? That's close to home. I can show them both. Haven't been that way in a while."
After a pause...
"I typically try not to get too involved in official capacity with a government office, but this time I'll make an exception. I'm in."
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"Ah'd want ta know more about th' task...."
“Is that near the dwarf Citadel? Also I like this option. Within the law and no bloodshed. But I’m worried about the citizens. He got rid of the gargoyles but what if he summons something more dangerous next time.”
Angel says to Ink.
"with the 12 here that shouldn't be a problem Angel"
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Flint takes the insignia in hand and looks it over. "That's it? what's th' catch?"
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Flint looks around at his companions before handing the badge to Ink. "Right then. Do we have ta leave right away or can we tie up some things in town then leave at first light?"
Ink takes the badge and places it in the bag of holding, then looking up at Darathra, says, "Besides giving him the badge, is there anything you'd like for us to tell him?"
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"He might have some questions for you," Darathra shrugs. "But other than that, no. No message needed."
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