Mihris just shook her head. "This is as they say: the hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat. Authorities of the caravan are going to declare someone criminal. We do not know what they think the person had done, we do not know who they suspect - it can be any of us, for all we know. Who are you going to search for and how?"
Vanys shrugs frustratedly, "I don't know... But we must at least try to search. Are willing to let an innocent person just die in the wilderness for the impatience of the caravan master?" He looks at Red imploringly.
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“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”
After she leaves, Red shakes his head at the nonsense "I won't particpate in the Judgement. I agreed to an investigation. I'll not aid an inquisition for show. I will continue my investigation. But I won't particpate in sanctioned murder." Further continuing, "I don't like the fact she's happily sanctioning it, particpating in it; given the timeline it feels more apt to say she suggested this outcome. Which leads me to worry for the reason we were chosen. If as she says, an outside party it makes some sense. Yet, why us, further, that makes 4 judges. 4 judges simply does not work for the inquisitorial outcome they sseemingly yearn for."
Thinking to himself, he decides to make preperations for their own possible problems, but looks to the others, "Does anyone have any leads? Frankly, as it stands, it sounds like there was nothing more than her paranoia at someone else's nearby camp."
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Mia mimics mice squeaking and says. "Hi little guy. It's a tough time isn't it? But here's good news. I offer you a job with amazing rewards. This dried fruit is just a payment in advance. Are you interested in it? If so, come into my pocket and rest there. I'll tell you the terms and conditions once the Great Mother grants me your tongue." Mia taps her coat pocket and encourages the mice to get inside."Oh! And if you wanna poop or pee,go outside. I give you a room not a toilet. Okay?"
Animal Handling: 14 (With advantage from Animal Friendship.)
Wow that's not a pretty number. If the mice refuse Mia's offer, she will use Animal Friendship to another mice and tires to recruit it.
(I have a feeling I missed a couple of pages of information - simply do not understand what is going on)
"Try to search what exactly?" Mihris was genuinely confused. "I, personally, know nothing neither about that trial, nor about the supposed crime. I can not judge the situation, but intent to be there to hear what they have to say and to raise my voice if there is an injustice on the making. What do you propose to investigate? Nothing was stolen, as far as I heard, no one was killed, no crime was committed. There are no new faces nor any kind of new development. What kind of lead are you talking about?"
Wow that's not a pretty number. If the mice refuse Mia's offer, she will use Animal Friendship to another mice and tires to recruit it.
((With the charmed condition and the offer of more food, I don't think a check would be necessary for a rat. That check result might affect the toilet part, though. :) ))
The rat fits itself comfortably inside your pocket without much thought, and continues nibbling into the dried fruit you offered.
((Hey Blue, I'll do a quick recap list to see if it helps: 1. Mithann said she has crucial components for a ritual to help Bryn Shander survive the winter. 2. She told you someone tried to steal those from her in the night, and she is convinced those were Cultists of Auril. 3. She asked you to investigate the other travelers and find who might be the cultists. 4. She says she tried to get the Caravan Master to do something. But it seems it "backfired" and Ignazio and the Lord's Alliance representative are now focusing on taking out any criminal that might be in the caravan, so their reputation is not tarnished with the people of Ten-Towns by the caravan bringing criminals to their lands. 5. It appears that what passes for "trial" on the road here in the Frozenfar is actually only the authorities choosing who they expel, maybe tell people why, then it is done. 6. Right now your group was left by the fire while Mialee is off doing her things and the rest of the caravan is seemingly asleep. Mithann mentioned the trial will take place at a certain column that will be reached one hour into the next day's journey. That seems to be the information so far, let me know if you have any question. :) ))
[very well put together recap there. Also Red half wonders if it was orchistrated down this way; as Mithann is the source of the Rumor seemingly, while also being the source of the 'criminals among us" has enough pull and the 'ear' of the powerful to put herself as a judge; and apparently gets "third party" judge set up (us-complete strangers and paying patrons). Whic his a fantastic plot to make herself look Sacred, Just, and make it feel like her solution is the best one when she arrives.. Which would be a good method for a cultist. If there is one. Red's shared portions of this but has NOT called her a cultist but has expressed his worries that she is being taken at face value simply for wearing the right clothing and stating she's of the religion)
Mia comes back to the campfire with some unique odor which smells like mouse pee. "I'm happy to announce that my recruitment is successful! Meet Mike the Mice! Our new spy and rogue! Though there are small misunderstandings between us, I can fix them tomorrow. Now everyone, tell me what happened while I'm off to recruit."
Mia's happy smile fades away as other members inform her about the trial. She is neither happy nor smiling anymore. Now the little Elf is furious! "Diamond is the hardest stone in the world! But you can easily break it if you hit the right place! Wolves are the same. Crows are the same.Humans are the same! It works on all social animals! Distrust and hatred are the hammer and chisel to kill the community. When the authority punishes someone with no evidence, there will be second, third and more to follow. Because they have freaking no idea if they execute the right person! We, elves , know what awaits in the end. We saw this countless times in human history!"
Mia breathes hard after her speech. She looks slightly calm after a sudden burst of rage. "Ah…Finding the evil priest in one night might be impossible. But…maybe, maybe we can block or postpone the trial. Who do you think has the highest authority among three judges?"
"That could be Warduke Emial as a resentative of the Lord's Alliance. But the caravan master is set on having that trial prior our arrival to the Ten Towns and this is just one and a half day of travel. Not sure postponing is possible." Mihris did not argue, more like was thinking aloud. "The problem is we know nothing about the trial or who they suspect. If the trial requires our presence and our agreement, may be the best way is to be there and prevent the verdict to be passed? In the very worst case, we can make sure the accused stays alive and supplied with everything to sustain his life. The person can simply follow caravan from afar - even I would not get lost with caravan tracks on the road. One day of the travel is possible even for a loner, but we could help with that too, can't we?"
(("Who do you think has the highest authority among three judges?" also make an Intelligence (History) check along with that (anyone/everyone in the group can also roll one when they think on that.) ))
While the conversation is going, Red hands Vanys and Mia small stones, which play a recorded message when tapped from their conversations with their Client-Turned Judge. "Its not much, but its something. I'm guessing they'd probably call foul or state that its faked magic. but still. Can't hurt to have." Red will divulge what he knows of the hierarchy. Having handed over the stones to the ones who he percieves as the most cautious and the most passionate. Hoping that balances.
(Note. I have not selected the phrase yet. They're going to be small sound bites. I have to re-read through the conversation to decide which Red decided to make. I'm going to go with 25words max; as its 6 seconds or less and Sending is 25 words so I'm assuming thats the limit on 6 second words. Magical Tinkering: Whenever tapped by a creature, the object emits a recorded message that can be heard up to 10 feet away. You utter the message when you bestow this property on the object, and the recording can be no more than 6 seconds long.
I will post what is clipped after work today Just wanted to get it written in case things procced while at work.)
Mihris makes nothing out of it, recognizing it as an actual rank of the Lord's Alliance but thinking it just a fancy title of self-entitled folk, though Red has heard the term before and knows the authority it bears in the territories of the Lord's Alliance—which you are not in right now. Red clearly recalls that the title of Warduke is not your usual agent of the faction, being three ranks above the common Lord's Alliance agent, a Cloak. Not only that, there are few Wardukes among the faction, as one would have indirect authority over thousands of agents or hired mercenaries in faction assignments—or at least command a retinue of local militia. Now that you think about it, it strikes you as really odd that a Warduke would be alone outside his faction's territory, and it wouldn't make sense that he'd be in a secret mission since he's announcing his title around the caravan as he is.
Finishing up his explaination to the group present. "It.. is far too odd that they would be here.. For what reason? Further; without a guard or minions? They could probably muster their own caravan up. Assuming there wasn't territory issues."
Mia nods to Mihris. "…About food. I can help them with Goodberry. I can summon magic berry which provides enough nourishment to sustain a creature for one day. The water is another problem. But I think they can melt snow to make water."
>>Red
Mia receives the message stone and puts it into her pouch."Wow Hello talky baby! I'm big sis Mia." She is already recovering her usual jolly mood.
After communing with herself for a few seconds, Mia opens her eyes and says. "Maybe I can convince this Warduke.Before I met Miri… I was traveling with a little girl named Lily. One night Lily had a very bad nightmare. She cried and screamed in her bed. I couldn't stand to see her suffering, so I cast a charm spell on her. I woke her up and calmed her down before putting her back to sleep again. Interesting thing is Lily didn't notice she was charmed. She thought I was her long dead grandma. " Mia raises her face and looks at her friends. "Charming a noble like warduke comes with great risk. However I can minimize it by casting the spell while he is sleeping. We can ask him who is the suspect, what is behind this sudden trial and why he is here! We might be able to put some ideas in his unconscious mind. But … that's a fat chance. I guess,We can only influence the target's thoughts by impersonating someone important to them… like their dead family or messenger of their god which… isn't possible. Because…you know,Miri." Mia scratches her head with a helpless look on her face. " I'm a really terrible liar."
"That.. Would indeed be dangerous. Further they realistically should have a guard or two. Or they should be somewhat used to panics when awakening. Would be dangerous to attempt. Some knowledge would be good. But frankly.. "Authenticity" is of a real concern to me right now. " Taking a breath and breathing out enjoying the "cold dragons breath" feeling for a moment before continuing. "Fact is, is there even a way to verify the judges are who they say they are? Ignacio most certainly is the caravan leader no doubt. But Mithann has no proof of where she is from. Further, the Warduke is confusing. Why are they here-its certainly not some kind of secret mission. Further without a retinue or agents seemingly-unless they're dispursed and hiding. But I'm unsure how to go about prooving that is an actual Warduke-something with so much power in a caravan like this screams odd to me.. Both have no verification past their word. I think we need to consider how to vet them. Without drawing too much attention to ourselves as well. "
(GM, Would I be able to figure out how either one of those would normally be verified? Coat of arms, paper work, etc?)
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Orb Notation: Mia gets Orb 2 and 3. He feels like she's apt to use it well with her chipper personailty to pull the "It was all a misunderstanding" card. Vanys gets Orb 1: As this is a more harsh quote, particularly taken out of context. It would tarnish the reputation of all 3 "leads" to publically state such a thing. Its a dangerous card so Vanys-the cautious one, gets it. Both are recordings from their conversations. So it sounds as her. So be mindful.
Orb1: Make no mistake, you'll see what passes for justice in these lands. There will be no defense for the accused, they will merely be chosen by the authorities. (Note: this is 3 words over Sendings limit. I feel like it can be said in 6 seconds; which is the restriction i have. If GM wants I can cut it down to Sending 25-though sending's back and forth; which i would cut "make no mistake" out. but want to avoid it as it makes the message sound even more threatening-which it wasn't in contxt)
Orb 2 and 3: I went to sleep by one of the wagons, .... Deep in the night I was awaken by some shuffling nearby, and in the darkness I saw figures sneaking in the shadows nearby. "My sleepy eyes weren't able to discern details ...but I'm sure these were the rumors we talk about." (This is a two part orb. ther eare two and each one stats half. Red also cut some stuff out to fit though.)
Mihris nodded to Mia's words "This is probably the most reasonable way to act and this time I will go with you. I would prefer to ask directly, but Lord Alliance does not perceive our ways as ... practical, I am afraid, and a Warduke might not agree to meet with an eldathyn. However, an eldathyn can still come to the warduke. Emial was traveling alone and kept to himself all this time, but should we find him asleep and wake him up accidentally, I will just tell that I wanted to talk. No harm in that."
((It's common knowledge, refreshed by your History check, that the "Big Five" factions of the Sword Coast (the Lord's Alliance, the Harpers, the Emerald Enclave, the Gauntlet, and the Zhentarim) all use small badges (often lapels, sometimes rings) to identify themselves, most of them displayed openly, except often for the Harpers and Zhentarim (the latter also make use of tattoos of winged snakes sometimes.) / As for the Orb 1 thing, you can easily take "Make no mistake," off and keep all the meaning, but it's no problem really. :) ))
The Emerald Enclave, the Zhentarim, the Gauntlet, the Lord's Alliance, and the Harpers.
Mia taps the Orb."I went to sleep…" "Oh it's funny." Tap."I went" Tap. "I wen" Taps!Tap!Tap!"III WWEE…" "HaHa,It's really funny! Ah,Sorry…I was distracted" Mia clears her throat and puts the orb back to her pouch. "About Mithann… I feel something strange about her too. Do you remember Mithann said that she had to sell the church's old wagon and horse? She followed the caravan on foot. Caravan master shows so much respect to the poor priestess,but he doesn't allow her to stay in his wagon. I'm sure that big wagon has enough space for one woman. She is refusing to join our wagon too…Also if Mithann is a veteran adventurer, she should know some kind of spell that forces people to reveal their thoughts or intentions. Why doesn't she use her god's miracle?" The little Elf looks into the mist and makes her face. "All are the more reasons to investigate what's behind this caravan. And Red, you don't need to worry too much about being found. I'm Wood Elf,you know! This weather and darkness makes me almost invisible."
>>Mihris
"Of course Miri! We are friends! We need to stick together! Haha to be honest, I can't do this alone. I will definitely need your help. You can distract the guards by making very spooky sounds and change the color of the torch. The warduke will not complain if I can charm him while he is sleeping. And when it doesn't work, we can run and hide in the shadow. Remember? We tend to forget but…Humans can't see in the dark" Mia uses index finger to point her eyes and laughs.
Mihris just shook her head. "This is as they say: the hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat. Authorities of the caravan are going to declare someone criminal. We do not know what they think the person had done, we do not know who they suspect - it can be any of us, for all we know. Who are you going to search for and how?"
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Vanys shrugs frustratedly, "I don't know... But we must at least try to search. Are willing to let an innocent person just die in the wilderness for the impatience of the caravan master?" He looks at Red imploringly.
“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”
After she leaves, Red shakes his head at the nonsense "I won't particpate in the Judgement. I agreed to an investigation. I'll not aid an inquisition for show. I will continue my investigation. But I won't particpate in sanctioned murder." Further continuing, "I don't like the fact she's happily sanctioning it, particpating in it; given the timeline it feels more apt to say she suggested this outcome. Which leads me to worry for the reason we were chosen. If as she says, an outside party it makes some sense. Yet, why us, further, that makes 4 judges. 4 judges simply does not work for the inquisitorial outcome they sseemingly yearn for."
Thinking to himself, he decides to make preperations for their own possible problems, but looks to the others, "Does anyone have any leads? Frankly, as it stands, it sounds like there was nothing more than her paranoia at someone else's nearby camp."
Mia mimics mice squeaking and says. "Hi little guy. It's a tough time isn't it? But here's good news. I offer you a job with amazing rewards. This dried fruit is just a payment in advance. Are you interested in it? If so, come into my pocket and rest there. I'll tell you the terms and conditions once the Great Mother grants me your tongue." Mia taps her coat pocket and encourages the mice to get inside."Oh! And if you wanna poop or pee,go outside. I give you a room not a toilet. Okay?"
Animal Handling: 14 (With advantage from Animal Friendship.)
Wow that's not a pretty number. If the mice refuse Mia's offer, she will use Animal Friendship to another mice and tires to recruit it.
(I have a feeling I missed a couple of pages of information - simply do not understand what is going on)
"Try to search what exactly?" Mihris was genuinely confused. "I, personally, know nothing neither about that trial, nor about the supposed crime. I can not judge the situation, but intent to be there to hear what they have to say and to raise my voice if there is an injustice on the making. What do you propose to investigate? Nothing was stolen, as far as I heard, no one was killed, no crime was committed. There are no new faces nor any kind of new development. What kind of lead are you talking about?"
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((With the charmed condition and the offer of more food, I don't think a check would be necessary for a rat. That check result might affect the toilet part, though. :) ))
The rat fits itself comfortably inside your pocket without much thought, and continues nibbling into the dried fruit you offered.
((Hey Blue, I'll do a quick recap list to see if it helps:
1. Mithann said she has crucial components for a ritual to help Bryn Shander survive the winter.
2. She told you someone tried to steal those from her in the night, and she is convinced those were Cultists of Auril.
3. She asked you to investigate the other travelers and find who might be the cultists.
4. She says she tried to get the Caravan Master to do something. But it seems it "backfired" and Ignazio and the Lord's Alliance representative are now focusing on taking out any criminal that might be in the caravan, so their reputation is not tarnished with the people of Ten-Towns by the caravan bringing criminals to their lands.
5. It appears that what passes for "trial" on the road here in the Frozenfar is actually only the authorities choosing who they expel, maybe tell people why, then it is done.
6. Right now your group was left by the fire while Mialee is off doing her things and the rest of the caravan is seemingly asleep. Mithann mentioned the trial will take place at a certain column that will be reached one hour into the next day's journey.
That seems to be the information so far, let me know if you have any question. :) ))
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(Thank you, coelhogerge! So I did not miss information, just could not see connection between those events. All clear now!)
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[very well put together recap there. Also Red half wonders if it was orchistrated down this way; as Mithann is the source of the Rumor seemingly, while also being the source of the 'criminals among us" has enough pull and the 'ear' of the powerful to put herself as a judge; and apparently gets "third party" judge set up (us-complete strangers and paying patrons). Whic his a fantastic plot to make herself look Sacred, Just, and make it feel like her solution is the best one when she arrives.. Which would be a good method for a cultist. If there is one. Red's shared portions of this but has NOT called her a cultist but has expressed his worries that she is being taken at face value simply for wearing the right clothing and stating she's of the religion)
Mia comes back to the campfire with some unique odor which smells like mouse pee. "I'm happy to announce that my recruitment is successful! Meet Mike the Mice! Our new spy and rogue! Though there are small misunderstandings between us, I can fix them tomorrow. Now everyone, tell me what happened while I'm off to recruit."
Mia's happy smile fades away as other members inform her about the trial. She is neither happy nor smiling anymore. Now the little Elf is furious! "Diamond is the hardest stone in the world! But you can easily break it if you hit the right place! Wolves are the same. Crows are the same.Humans are the same! It works on all social animals! Distrust and hatred are the hammer and chisel to kill the community. When the authority punishes someone with no evidence, there will be second, third and more to follow. Because they have freaking no idea if they execute the right person! We, elves , know what awaits in the end. We saw this countless times in human history!"
Mia breathes hard after her speech. She looks slightly calm after a sudden burst of rage. "Ah…Finding the evil priest in one night might be impossible. But…maybe, maybe we can block or postpone the trial. Who do you think has the highest authority among three judges?"
"That could be Warduke Emial as a resentative of the Lord's Alliance. But the caravan master is set on having that trial prior our arrival to the Ten Towns and this is just one and a half day of travel. Not sure postponing is possible." Mihris did not argue, more like was thinking aloud. "The problem is we know nothing about the trial or who they suspect. If the trial requires our presence and our agreement, may be the best way is to be there and prevent the verdict to be passed? In the very worst case, we can make sure the accused stays alive and supplied with everything to sustain his life. The person can simply follow caravan from afar - even I would not get lost with caravan tracks on the road. One day of the travel is possible even for a loner, but we could help with that too, can't we?"
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(("Who do you think has the highest authority among three judges?" also make an Intelligence (History) check along with that (anyone/everyone in the group can also roll one when they think on that.) ))
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(Mihris just guessing based on Ignazio's words, her own knowledge here - History: 10 )
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While the conversation is going, Red hands Vanys and Mia small stones, which play a recorded message when tapped from their conversations with their Client-Turned Judge. "Its not much, but its something. I'm guessing they'd probably call foul or state that its faked magic. but still. Can't hurt to have." Red will divulge what he knows of the hierarchy. Having handed over the stones to the ones who he percieves as the most cautious and the most passionate. Hoping that balances.
(Note. I have not selected the phrase yet. They're going to be small sound bites. I have to re-read through the conversation to decide which Red decided to make. I'm going to go with 25words max; as its 6 seconds or less and Sending is 25 words so I'm assuming thats the limit on 6 second words.
Magical Tinkering: Whenever tapped by a creature, the object emits a recorded message that can be heard up to 10 feet away. You utter the message when you bestow this property on the object, and the recording can be no more than 6 seconds long.
I will post what is clipped after work today Just wanted to get it written in case things procced while at work.)
Mihris makes nothing out of it, recognizing it as an actual rank of the Lord's Alliance but thinking it just a fancy title of self-entitled folk, though Red has heard the term before and knows the authority it bears in the territories of the Lord's Alliance—which you are not in right now. Red clearly recalls that the title of Warduke is not your usual agent of the faction, being three ranks above the common Lord's Alliance agent, a Cloak. Not only that, there are few Wardukes among the faction, as one would have indirect authority over thousands of agents or hired mercenaries in faction assignments—or at least command a retinue of local militia. Now that you think about it, it strikes you as really odd that a Warduke would be alone outside his faction's territory, and it wouldn't make sense that he'd be in a secret mission since he's announcing his title around the caravan as he is.
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Finishing up his explaination to the group present. "It.. is far too odd that they would be here.. For what reason? Further; without a guard or minions? They could probably muster their own caravan up. Assuming there wasn't territory issues."
>>Mihris
Mia nods to Mihris. "…About food. I can help them with Goodberry. I can summon magic berry which provides enough nourishment to sustain a creature for one day. The water is another problem. But I think they can melt snow to make water."
>>Red
Mia receives the message stone and puts it into her pouch."Wow Hello talky baby! I'm big sis Mia." She is already recovering her usual jolly mood.
After communing with herself for a few seconds, Mia opens her eyes and says. "Maybe I can convince this Warduke.Before I met Miri… I was traveling with a little girl named Lily. One night Lily had a very bad nightmare. She cried and screamed in her bed. I couldn't stand to see her suffering, so I cast a charm spell on her. I woke her up and calmed her down before putting her back to sleep again. Interesting thing is Lily didn't notice she was charmed. She thought I was her long dead grandma. " Mia raises her face and looks at her friends. "Charming a noble like warduke comes with great risk. However I can minimize it by casting the spell while he is sleeping. We can ask him who is the suspect, what is behind this sudden trial and why he is here! We might be able to put some ideas in his unconscious mind. But … that's a fat chance. I guess,We can only influence the target's thoughts by impersonating someone important to them… like their dead family or messenger of their god which… isn't possible. Because…you know,Miri." Mia scratches her head with a helpless look on her face. " I'm a really terrible liar."
"That.. Would indeed be dangerous. Further they realistically should have a guard or two. Or they should be somewhat used to panics when awakening. Would be dangerous to attempt. Some knowledge would be good. But frankly.. "Authenticity" is of a real concern to me right now. " Taking a breath and breathing out enjoying the "cold dragons breath" feeling for a moment before continuing.
"Fact is, is there even a way to verify the judges are who they say they are? Ignacio most certainly is the caravan leader no doubt. But Mithann has no proof of where she is from. Further, the Warduke is confusing. Why are they here-its certainly not some kind of secret mission. Further without a retinue or agents seemingly-unless they're dispursed and hiding. But I'm unsure how to go about prooving that is an actual Warduke-something with so much power in a caravan like this screams odd to me.. Both have no verification past their word. I think we need to consider how to vet them. Without drawing too much attention to ourselves as well. "
(GM, Would I be able to figure out how either one of those would normally be verified? Coat of arms, paper work, etc?)
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Orb Notation: Mia gets Orb 2 and 3. He feels like she's apt to use it well with her chipper personailty to pull the "It was all a misunderstanding" card. Vanys gets Orb 1: As this is a more harsh quote, particularly taken out of context. It would tarnish the reputation of all 3 "leads" to publically state such a thing. Its a dangerous card so Vanys-the cautious one, gets it.
Both are recordings from their conversations. So it sounds as her. So be mindful.
Orb1: Make no mistake, you'll see what passes for justice in these lands. There will be no defense for the accused, they will merely be chosen by the authorities.
(Note: this is 3 words over Sendings limit. I feel like it can be said in 6 seconds; which is the restriction i have. If GM wants I can cut it down to Sending 25-though sending's back and forth; which i would cut "make no mistake" out. but want to avoid it as it makes the message sound even more threatening-which it wasn't in contxt)
Orb 2 and 3: I went to sleep by one of the wagons, .... Deep in the night I was awaken by some shuffling nearby, and in the darkness I saw figures sneaking in the shadows nearby. "My sleepy eyes weren't able to discern details ...but I'm sure these were the rumors we talk about."
(This is a two part orb. ther eare two and each one stats half. Red also cut some stuff out to fit though.)
Mihris nodded to Mia's words "This is probably the most reasonable way to act and this time I will go with you. I would prefer to ask directly, but Lord Alliance does not perceive our ways as ... practical, I am afraid, and a Warduke might not agree to meet with an eldathyn. However, an eldathyn can still come to the warduke. Emial was traveling alone and kept to himself all this time, but should we find him asleep and wake him up accidentally, I will just tell that I wanted to talk. No harm in that."
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((It's common knowledge, refreshed by your History check, that the "Big Five" factions of the Sword Coast (the Lord's Alliance, the Harpers, the Emerald Enclave, the Gauntlet, and the Zhentarim) all use small badges (often lapels, sometimes rings) to identify themselves, most of them displayed openly, except often for the Harpers and Zhentarim (the latter also make use of tattoos of winged snakes sometimes.) / As for the Orb 1 thing, you can easily take "Make no mistake," off and keep all the meaning, but it's no problem really. :) ))
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>>Red
Mia taps the Orb."I went to sleep…" "Oh it's funny." Tap."I went" Tap. "I wen" Taps!Tap!Tap!"III WWEE…" "HaHa,It's really funny! Ah,Sorry…I was distracted" Mia clears her throat and puts the orb back to her pouch. "About Mithann… I feel something strange about her too. Do you remember Mithann said that she had to sell the church's old wagon and horse? She followed the caravan on foot. Caravan master shows so much respect to the poor priestess,but he doesn't allow her to stay in his wagon. I'm sure that big wagon has enough space for one woman. She is refusing to join our wagon too…Also if Mithann is a veteran adventurer, she should know some kind of spell that forces people to reveal their thoughts or intentions. Why doesn't she use her god's miracle?" The little Elf looks into the mist and makes her face. "All are the more reasons to investigate what's behind this caravan. And Red, you don't need to worry too much about being found. I'm Wood Elf,you know! This weather and darkness makes me almost invisible."
>>Mihris
"Of course Miri! We are friends! We need to stick together! Haha to be honest, I can't do this alone. I will definitely need your help. You can distract the guards by making very spooky sounds and change the color of the torch. The warduke will not complain if I can charm him while he is sleeping. And when it doesn't work, we can run and hide in the shadow. Remember? We tend to forget but…Humans can't see in the dark" Mia uses index finger to point her eyes and laughs.