Stormraider Keep (A M.E.T.A.L. Campaign)

Aurelius Initiative 10

The paladin quickly scans his foes, does he recognize any of them from his time at the Eladrin village?

In Elvish, he says, "How now, brothers, what a surprise to see you again.  Have you finally come to your senses and abandoned Sylmare?  As you probably know, it turns out she's a hag, just like her sister Leilatha!"

Elyria Initiative: 18
Elyria too, tries to determine if she met these Eladrin before, leaving the talking to the silver-tongued half-elf.

(You do not immediately recognize any of them, though you can make an INT check to see if you recall anything.)

Aurelius INT roll 4

Intimidation roll 23 (If this requires an action then nevermind).

Aurelius does not recognize anyone, but then again, he was rather unceremoniously thrown out by Lady Sylmare. 

(What exactly is Aurelius doing to be intimidating?  It probably would need an action unless it's just brief banter.)

( Elyria INT check: 12 )

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Aurelius does not recognize anyone, but then again, he was rather unceremoniously thrown out by Lady Sylmare. 

(What exactly is Aurelius doing to be intimidating?  It probably would need an action unless it's just brief banter.)

 (Just the banter quote from above).

Elyria does recognize one of the elves as having been present outside Lady Sylmare's throne room. But you only passed by the person.

The elves seem curious perhaps at Aurelius' wild claims of being hags. But there seems no hint of them wavering in loyalty to Sylmare.

"Were you not given aid by this very Lady whom you now malign? Are you here to help us?"  This is spoken by another female Eladrin who is now visible after walking through the passage.  She is dressed in similar colors, but appears to be in fancier robes. (This is the one blue Eladrin token on the map.)

(Combat has not started quite yet. But the others seem to be itching to launch attacks. This allows time to reposition a bit. Though who knows what might trigger them to start attacking.)

Elyria slowly steps behind Aurelius. "Yes, Lady Sylmare helped us in, we too are here for Rahkeshi." She says, nodding to Aurelius to continue.
(Help action given to any way Aurelius decides to handle this.)

"Ah, I see you do not recognize me, forgive my forwardness.  I am Aurelius Degas, Knight of the Order of Ancients, Dragonslayer, etc. etc.  And my companions are the esteemed Elyria, warden of the forest, and Flynt McGraw, lawman.  And this is Yoë the satyr who is under our protection.

"I would not dare to malign Sylmare, were it even possible, but I do speak the truth.  Just this morning we encountered Leilatha in battle, where she was revealed to be none other than a hag in disguise.  And as Sylmare and Leilatha have always acknowledged their sisterhood despite their rivalry, how can she be otherwise?  Nevertheless, the proof lies far to the north, where we left her corpse to rot.  Believe me or do not, I ask that you let our party pass in peace, as we have no quarrel with your people.  We seek only our friend who was held captive here in this fortress."

Persuasion 21

(22)

"I am Mecena. We know who you are - maligner of our Lady Sylmare, exiled from her sight for your lack of respect. Your vile words will not sway us. You seek your friend though and we seek to apprehend the villainous half-orc responsible for killing so many of our own.  So long as we get our target, we will help you find yours."  These words are again spoken by the Eladrin woman who approached previously.  

Yoë turns to speak closely to Elyria, in a lowered voice. "Her workspace is in the room there. And her quarters were right ahead there. Sounds like she must not be here."

Meanwhile, one of the other elves whispers something to Mecena.  She speaks up again. "It seems you admit that this is Yoë, assistant to the criminal we seek. Tell us what you know! Where is the half-orc?  As one of Lady Leilatha's minions, I'm afraid the satyr will come with us also."

Many of the Eladrin elves move in closer, and you lose sight of one of them.  

Elyria quickly drags Yoë with her behind Aurelius. "As my companion Aurelius just said, Yoë is under our protection Mecena. Believe what you want, we will not let you take Rahkeshi to the hag you serve." The elf says defiantly, ready to defend herself and the others should the Eladrin attack.

"Friend, we appear to be at an impasse.  This satyr has not been resident in this fortress in some time, and has nothing to do with the deaths of your invading forces, nor any current knowledge of the half-orc's whereabouts.  She has been with us a fortnight at least, and she will leave here with us as our beloved friend.

"You may exercise wisdom and discretion and let us pass without violence.  If you choose otherwise, you will meet your ancestors this very day.  The choice is yours, but we will delay no further, our mission demands we press on."

Intimidation 16

(Flynt? Still looking for an Initiative roll.)

(4)

"Alright, the satyr is of no importance," Mecena says. "But you must know something of the half-orc. Where would she be?"

In the distance you see the woman who has a rapier, doing something to the nearby door. Yoë seems to tense up as she sees this, but didn't say anything.

"Since you're willing to help, go ahead then and look for your friend.  I'll accompany you while others keep searching"

(7)

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(Flynt? Still looking for an Initiative roll.)

(4)

 (Sorry, thought I had posted.)

 

 

 

 As everyone is talking Flynt slowly moves past everyone and takes a position at the end of the hall.(B5) He measures the Eladrin words carefully to see if they are being truthful in their statements.

Initiative: [roll]1d20ad+4[/rolll]

Insite:19

 Edit:insight is a 19 have to redo the code for the first one. 21

Aurelius nods to Yoë to lead them forward in whatever direction she thinks best, while he will walk close to Mecena, prepared to seize her should she make any move to attack.

Elyria comes along, very ready for trickery.
Insight to realize trickery: 21

From listening to the Eladrin, Flynt does not sense in specifically untruthful parts to what is said.  She is clearly looking for a half-orc, Rahkeshi, and she seems to get the 'friend' your group is looking for is the same person. She is willing to work together in the moment.  And she seems sincere about not worrying about Yoë.

At a signal from Mecena, many of the others disperse. One through the door to the north, one to the west, and the one the passage to the east moves further east.  The woman with a rapier still seems to be trying to get a door open. At Aurelius' urging, Yoë continues on through the passage to the east.  Elyria and Flynt follow with Aurelius alongside Mecena after.  The satyr seems a little unsure, but goes to the door to the south.  "Well, this was Rahkeshi's worksop, where she and I worked."  She hesitates, looking back to you all before opening the door.  

So far, no trickery that Elyria can detect. 

Elyria almost stops breathing, nodding grimly to Yoë to open the door, nearly overwhelmed with strong emotions of worry and affection.
Perception: 18