The Summit Road Campaign Thread

 Druhdaar grunts his assent and remains focused on their immediate surroundings, trying to spot any patrol or anyone that may be giving their little group undue attention. At the same time, the big man remains concentrated on what is being said and done in the Meeting Hall.

** Druhdaar standing guard and checking to see if he spots anyone else they may want to approach later on. Also trying to figure out the general mood inside the Hall, in case that could give them a clue on current events and recent news and rumors in and around the Kintam...**

Perception: 17

Insight: 13

Rolling to see who you spot, since you can only look for one person with one check: 4

Druhdaar also spots someone fulfilling Riikana's description. The woman is off-duty in grey civilian clothes, talking boisterously with three people who also look like off-duty soldiers. The four are tossing a small ball at one another at abrupt moments as they speak, clearly playing a game where they try and catch it without moving from their seats. All four are currently doing exceedingly well, the ball hasn't gone flying since you've entered the hall.

Hama wraps up her conversation with the other civilians, all three standing and beginning to move their separate ways.

Seeing this as his opportunity Vishal quickly approaches Hama and quietly says, “Hama. It’s so nice to see you. I need to talk to you, alone, please.” 

Hama starts, turning. "Hmm? Who are you, I haven't seen you before. Are you a new addition to the Kintam's forces?" She makes a quick bow. "Of course if you need to speak with me, I am at your service."

Smiling Vishal quietly replies, “Perfect. Please follow me.” Before leading her to somewhere semi private. 

Hama keeps her eyes down as you lead her to an unoccupied table at the back of the meeting hall. "What did you need to speak with me about?"

“Hama. Me and my friends know you recently walked into your lords dungeon by accident. We know what you saw and heard. We know that you know  deep down that what he is doing is wrong. Goes against everything you were taught. And now we need your help to free them Hama.” Vishal says, getting straight to the point and looking her directly in the eyes, pleading with them to hope she’ll understand and won’t immediately back out or call for help or something. 

Hama's eyes widen. "I...I don't know what you're talking about," she says shakily. "I am loyal to the Inspired. I am loyal to Riedra. Whatever Lord Sulatesh is doing, I know he has the teachings of the Path of the Inspiration and the interests of Riedra at heart."

OOC: With your next bit of roleplay, give me a Persuasion. What you say will affect the DC.

Back at the Cave

Taran watches Liira write and draw for a bit, before stuttering out a question, one that was not easy to ask, but seemed important. 

"I-If w-w-we c-can't r-rescue th-them...D-Do y-you w-wish to r-r-release them, a-as th-their fr-friend?"

Liira hesitates, then shakes her head. "If they're compromised, there won't be time to get them to me or Tiem, if we aren't there." She closes her eyes for a moment, then says resolutely. "Whoever is most able and available should kill them."

"Hama," Vishal replies in a quiet and calm voice, "You know that Lord Sultaesh isn't following the teachings. You know what he is doing is wrong. And that it serves no purpse but to himself. We know you say the unspeakable things he does to those he captures. And we need your help Hama. To help those poor people he is torturing out. And nobody has to know it was you. You will be perfectly safe." 

Persuasion: 18

Persuasion ADV from Jedi Caelius: 27

Thanks to the inspiration handed over by Jedi Caelius, Hama does not scream for the Harmonious Shield soldiers scattered around the tavern to arrest you.

OOC: Be um...very, very glad for that inspo, lol. I would've had to rewrite a large section of this adventure if that nat 1 had stood.

Hama gulps. "I...I know it's not right," she admits softly. "The things I heard...no il-altas would ever condone that." She looks up uncertainly. "I want to help those people. But how could I do anything? I'm just a servant, I can't go against one of the chosen of the il-altas, even if he's been corrupted." She bites her lip. "I've thought about telling the Thousand Eyes about my suspicions, but I don't know how to contact them...and I don't know if any of the ones stationed here might have been corrupted too. That's why I haven't told any soldiers either, I don't know who I can trust, and who will just smile and nod and put a sword through me."

OOC: My phone has decided to shut down because it's a little *****. I will not be on Discord for a few hours until I get home and can pull it up on my computer or get my phone sorted out. I should still be here on and off because Stat is boring and easy today.

Taran nods in response to Liira's answer.

"I-I'm s-sorry, w-we w-will d-d-do ev-everything to s-save them of c-course... I, um, I-I j-just d-don't w-want to m-make things worse..."

Liira nods. "It's pretty much already worse," she says wearily. "Now we just have to do our best to save what we can."

Vishal nods before saying, “We won’t do that. We’re here to help. And we need your help. We need someone that can get us into your Lords keep and help us get out.” 

Hama nods, biting her lip. "I...I can do that." She takes a deep breath. "For Riedra. For the il-altas. I can do this for them. I have to uphold the Path of Inspiration, no matter how frightening it is."

Vishal nods, “Thank you. And exactly. We’re not ready to move yet. But when we are we’ll be here and get in contact with you again.” 

In the Cave

Taran awkwardly pats her shoulder, trying to comfort her.

Scouting the Kintam

Hama nods. "Okay."

The Cave

Liira gives Taran a wry look. "No need for that. We all knew what we signed up for."

The Cave

"S-Sorry," Taran says looking away, "I-I-I...I w-was j-just th-thinking what w-would Esteemed V-Vishal do."