[OOC] D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

[Lucius Cypher]

I know I ought to post something, but it actually looks like y'all got this whole interrogation thing down. I don't know if I could beat a 23 even if I use Strength for my intimidation check, so unless you want Orchid to have the honors of executing the bandit, not sure what I'll have Orchid do. I was thinking maybe a slight reflection on who Tiamat is, since while he doesn't know the details he's heard the druids talk about dragons and stuff before and her name was dropped once. Maybe licking his wounds too.

[Gordian Nought]

Torus' Insight is a 12.

[Lucius Cypher]

I got a three...

[Hekazu]

Torus' Insight is a 12.

@Gordian Nought

Was Torus not leaving?

In any case, I'll be PMing the results to the people that remain in the room once I know for certain who are there and I have received all the rolls.

[Gordian Nought]

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Was Torus not leaving?

In any case, I'll be PMing the results to the people that remain in the room once I know for certain who are there and I have received all the rolls.

@Hekazu

He is. Likely he didn't hear anything.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

The huntsman is rightfully wary of her already. Hopefully a 20 is enough to know if she is a liar or willingly unaware. Either outcome would not be a shock given who we seem to be dealing with.

[Ryonara]

Parum already wants this conversation to be over with, so she only gets a 9. While the prisoner is probably lying, Parum doesn't really intend to delve much further unless she's certain more could be gained.

[Hekazu]

PMs sent. Expecting replies soon.

[Gordian Nought]

Not to meta. Just to prevent stagnancy.

Should we venture to the top of the keep and demand a quorum with their leader? We can threaten to publicly execute one of their followers.

[Lucius Cypher]

I honestly don't think they care that much about their own followers for a prisoner exchange. This is presumably a nameless look anyways.

I do think we're done here though. Orchid would probs go rest or something.

[Gordian Nought]

True, but...

It can be more of a deterrant to any if their hired help such as sellswords or mercenaries merely employed but not sympathetic to the cause. Besides, we do not know if she bears any political value since she is such a fanatic. Our prisoner may be partial or crucial to the cause. Those men who left her behind may, in actuality, have been her bodyguards.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

If they sent anyone of value out by themselves with two low level guards to snoop the riverbed, they deserve to have that person executed. I have no doubt in my mind in and out of character that she's little more than a pawn to the Cult of the Dragon. There's nothing to indicate she is of value. I say we see what Governor Nighthill wants with her, but I will certainly be advocating her execution. Recurring enemies do not bode well for us as players, even if for the moment she's none too powerful.

Say she escapes Greenest, very likely given how damaged it is and how limited their milita and guardsmen are. She's bound to spread word of us and or recognize us if we ever go after the cult. The latter is less important because I imagine they are aware we are coming after tonight given those men escaped at the mill; they at least know there's mercenaries in Greenest, or what seem to be all of a sudden. The dragon isn't likely to forget either.

But we do not need more loose ends.

[Hekazu]

Will post tomorrow. If anyone has anything to add, throw it in within 16 hours or so.

[Gordian Nought]

Will you allow Torus to overhear the discussion on dragon eggs and roll Nature/Arcana? @Hekazu

[Hekazu]

I'll be okay with it if he either enters back into the room or lingers very close to the doorway. These cells are, after all, behind metal doors. Won't be hearing much outside. @Gordian Nought

[Ryonara]

Currently in the process of moving homes. Will try to post tomorrow.

[Gordian Nought]

Torus would be IC outside the door, discerning that he has obtained enough information. He would likely not hear the mention of "dragon eggs." But I can post within the next 24-36 hours.

My vote is we should kill her, regardless. Publicly or Privately.

[Gordian Nought]

I feel this is as much as we can garner from this encounter. We will likely not be able to trust the location of the base of operations, for traps are commonly rehearsed and laid by enemies when one of theirs is compromised.

Even if she frantically confesses, she still must pay for her zealotry.

@The Harbinger of Ferocity@Hekazu@Ryonara@Lucius Cypher@Norschtalen

[Hekazu]

@Ryonara@Lucius Cypher@Norschtalen
I would like to see some activity from you people, especially from Orchid or Kyra since they have not really participated for a while.

[Lucius Cypher]

Rito, sorry about that boss man. My computer is on the fritz and all I got is my cell. I'll see if I can't whip up a lil something though.