As we join the party for this round of tomfoolery, Infernius is residing comfortably in the Tower. Tay is also, despite a rebuke from Thez, and likewise Torcuil is resting comfortably.
On other fronts, several of Trump's Generals have been burned alive by acid, while others feebly attempt to fend off a dragon with their bows. Trump and Tracy speed in to aid the scenario, while Fae attempts to direct combat and help PCs and NPCs alike to live another day.
Welcome back to the Game, we're in the middle of murder so please don't mind my lack of descriptions/invitations, lets continue shall we?
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>>28317i mean i was going to do it to gain us some favor with it but since we are gonna kill it
>>28310i dont do this infact delet this trump.
>>28307#winning
Okay. The scenario is this (described through latent dialogue). The Trolls had inhabited the particular section of forest, but in doing so had drawn the attention of the resident dragon. In exchange for not-murder, the trolls would offer meat. To help assuage the dragon during lean times (such as this) they woul prey on less-wild animals (read, Port Barry loggers). Neither the Dragon, nor the Trolls ever wanted to start a fuss, but it was a matter of individual and group survival.
The dragon its self doesn't really care where its meal comes from, it just likes them 'pickled' (seeded in bog-water for a duration).
Ultimately, by sending out a logging party, the party caused this whole debacle by upsetting the delicate balance of power and existential circumstance by inserting a human presence in an otheriwise homeostatic dynamic, resulting in potential catastrophe to the hoomans, which was mitigated by the party.
Congrats, the party are the bad guys. ^_^
>>28322And now we correct the Homostasis
My actions are the same
Also, communicate to Fae to lead the Generals put by an alternative path
>>28322This dragon is only a level 9 encounter, it'd be cruel to kill it now...
>>28324Yes, but now the party has killed off the Troll hunting party (rightly in that case, though it WAS due to encroachment) and now both the Trolls (cuz the wimmins and chillins haven't just died) as well as the Dragon are without a source of food.
>>28326this i need xp for psion levels. or we could keep it as a pet.
>>28322"The trolls aren't coming back. What are you going to do from now on? You can't keep attacking travelers if you wanna' stay here without problems."
>>28327If it goes for the Food, I want an attack of opportunity. Otherwise, I'm satisfied with all of them dying of starvation
>>28328Please try to poison
GM, I have Torc morph into a black dragon.
I'm gonna relocate the poor thing
>>28310
Sorry, was typing outcome before this happened. Most noble tho.
>>28331The thing killed five people
>>28334Alright
"Torc, what are you doing?"
>>28333Idk.. We did violate the NAP by treading through its swamp.
>>28336We were just passing through
>>28336>>28335>>28334Just withdraw the meat and we can leave the dragon alone
>>28337>>28336Still trespassing
>>28335"Getting it out of here, I would recommend standing back"
>>28331While I want to say "Success, it is so",... you don't know where it COULD go at the moment. I mean, it could stay here, but the Trolls (which are largely dead) had killed offf much of the local fauna. You could leave it there and hope that said fauna returned,... its a gamble either way.
>>28332thanks.
>>28336yea you are right i guess we did.
>>28337That's still technocally trespassing. You could even consider the trolls her property/cohorts, so intentions weren't exactly non-aggro.
The lawful thing to do would be st make a peace-deal.
Who knew fighting dragons could be so complicated?
>>28343>>28342It killed five of Trumpaladin's men, it is going to die
>>28345We can revive the men. We gotta remain Lawful.
>>28345tell me in character somehow.
>>28347>>28347"Both of you, come to me for a second. Away from the bog side"
>>28350"A little further away."
"Torcuil, can you cast a noise deafening zone?
>>28348Or dragon is a man (woman).
"The sea is full of fish and wildlife. You can eat your fill there," Thez says dropping to the ground.
>>28351"Hold up"
>>28352"Thez, could you lead me to the ocean if possible?"
>>28340"Hey, Skullface! What's your name?!"
>>28358"he want some fuck with the dragon."
>>28358"I'm talking to Thez about something, now hold up."
>>28358>>28356>>28359>Operation: MantisTorc is going to use his >rape-able body as bait to lead the dragon to a place where it won't cause any problems.
>>28359>>28361I hate you all so damn much
>>28359>>28359"Inferius, this dragon killed five of
my men"
>>28361>"tracy, This is mine" >>28361this is actually a good plan, itll be at an advantage here in the bog
twins.
>>28361It'll be a danger there. It can attack fishermen.
>>28366"Yes, it killed five of my men without warning"
>>28362"Remember when you were angry at Korak for being a slaver? This is the same thing here with me. We obliged you there, oblige me here"
>>28367"i want the heart as atrophy."
>>28340"Thez, you raped me. You owe me one"
To ceremonialize the situation, and to assuage any doubt, Thez walks forward and offers her hand. "Eat it, it will rejuvenate." to which the hungry dragon does eat. Her arm is quite meaty, and though not enough to sate a dragon of her size, the gesture is not dismissed.
"If there are lands beyond this that I may hunt and prey on that do not cause harm, I will do so. I'm sure you have differing standards of propriety, but you have been kinder and more considering than any I've encountered (realize, no one is nice to black dragons, in general).
Also, Thez passes out from blood-loss, cuz her regen stone isn't working for her anymore.
>>28362It's so funny though... I get your point..I like your plan though. Let's see where it goes.
>>28370*eyes twitch at the mention*
>>28372"You killed five of my men. Do you have any treasure here?"
>>28370She'll pay you back in >rape dollars.
>>28372"FUCK!" cure critical wounds
>>28368"Just.... no.
There is a difference between an animal lashing out in fear, and a man actively hunting down people to abuse. Now if you'll exuse me."
>>28372Torc cautiously approaches the dragon.
"Hey, its okay. I don't wanna hurt you. I wanna help you."
>>28372*Tracy drags Thez onto land before she drowns*
"Got a name, skullface?"
>>28377>>28379"This dragon killed five of
my men Torcuil"
>>28379It's a level 9 encounter. It really wouldn't be a battle, so much as it'd just be a slaughter...
>>28382Can't we revive them? I'm saying the Lawful thing would be to retreat. It's unlawful to attack during a parley, especially when you've already gained the advantage of reinforcements. >>28383The dragon has done harm, it must pay in blood or money
>>28376"If it means exchanging what I have for a stable environment, I will consider doing so. Your men died because they were in my land, and were therefore my prey. If I can have prey without trouble, I will do so at cost."
>>28378Thez wakes up, dazed.
>>28380"I,... it has been a long time. I was once called Kiynen. No one has ever asked me my name."
>>28385Can everyone hear its name?
>>28385"you scared me there gilly."
Wait, wasn't Trump the one pushing for diplomacy a few minutes ago?
>>28385"Those were
my men. I cannot go home empty handed. I will happily leave you alone if you part with it"
>>28389>>28385"It's... It's an embarrassing situation for me...
I am sorry. But I cannot go home empty handed"
>>28388Idk, but we got the treasure, and we finished off the trolls, so why kill her?
>>28393If she gives us the treasure and fucks off from this location, then sure she can live
>>28391"If you know of a place, where I can sustain myself without preying upon bipeds and homonids, then I will readily offer my treasure."
>>28386>>28385I'll assume yes.
>>28395"Hi Kiynen, my name is Torcuil. I am willing to help you find a new area to settle. Will you be willing to let me help you?"
>>28391>'You didn't come home empty handed'*offers troll-heads, tied together by their hair*
>>28395"Thez was suggesting the ocean just a minute ago. That'd be due east, over mountains. Plenty of fish, maybe whales. Please do not attack fisherman though."
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Let me state for the record, I had absolutely no intention or predisposition that things turn out this way, it was entirely a matter of momentary inspiration, serendipity, and identification with a dragon that is evil (yes) but really just wants to survive, and is operating in a context that it didn't initially plan for but was making the best of.
>>28401Blood or blood money, it's paying one way or the other for what it did
>>28387"What... the... FUCK!"
She's not happy that she doesn't regenerate anymore.
>>28403"Calm down or you'll scare Kiynen"
>>28395>bipeds and homonids"... How many bipeds per day are you talking about?"
>>28402Y U no just convert to Blackguard? I can tell you want to play it.
Uber-merciful white-knights are gay.
>>28403"Is your rock-thingy broken?"
>>28405>"The fuck is wrong with you Tracy?">>28405I just want something to make up for the fact that I killed 5 of my followers on an unnecessary expedition
>>28403"hey its okay baby. well find a way to get you regenerating again."
>>28405Trumpaladin is visibly disgusted at Tracy
And why you delete >>28399
>>28409>>28407*shrugs*
>something to make upYou got the dead trolls and the treasure.
>>28409>why you delete >>28399I misinterpreted what the dragon said.
>>28401Fair, and it will be paid in due course. Who (except Darkie) really
wants to die anyhow?
>>28406>>28408"I'd not have offered my arm if I thought this,..." to Infernius, "Please, get me to the Entertron, I don't know what is happening," she sounds worried, for the first time he's ever heard it.
>>28385"Well Kiynen. I am a sheepdog, and you attacked my sheep. We can help you. but you won't be able to take your treasure with you anyways"
>>28412"dont worry ive got you."
"guys ill see you back at the tower"
*uatchit*
If she dies, can't we revive her too along with the Generals?
>>28410If I get the treasure, then sure, I'll say this trip was not a perfect disaster.
We're using the treasure as drow bait, by the way
>>28416make sure they dont steal it.
>>28416>drow bait.. Sure. I'll go with that..
>>28417I'm going to be watching it
>>28416Wouldn't they all be just like Darkie though?