D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
What's the roll for persuade? And can I channel willpower?
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jaydude
Five Thousand Club
Charisma + either Presence or socialize. And yes, you can use willpower. Though bear in mind, Ganzin also has a Defining Tie of hatred towards Arumi, which will give him a bonus of 4 to his Resolve here.
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
Hmm. My charisma + socialize is 4. If I use willpower, it wont do much to negate his WP bonus. But I may have to try. Given I would need all the more chances to roll 10s.
I have a major tie to the sick and wounded. So that applies here. And should she ask for help, that would become a Defining intimacy.
So if it fails. Zedradon may have to fight Ganzin while trying to keep her from dying at the same time (he has charms for that).
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
Zedradon looked down at the injured exalt before looking back at the furious one. "She is already beaten, Ganzin. What vengeance you seek now in cold blood would do nothing to mend what pain you feel."
"Her kind. Their minds are twisted. Hurt greatly by lies and misinformation. Seeds of which were planted ages ago. I have witnessed such atrocities myself. But what I have also witnessed is that they are not beyond the chance of salvation. Nobody is. I witnessed, personally, the level of mercy that the Unconquered Sun himself has shown to those who have done far worse. I was there to see the Great Sun himself save those we thought irredeemable."
"We are mighty, Ganzin. We follow Him. As such it is our duty to embody his values and his ways. For me, his mercy is the element of my being. We bear the responsibility of creation now. As well as to those within it."
"The dragon blooded are just such inhabitants. As solar's we are as the parents. The dragons are but children. Poor parents we would be to slaughter them in helpless states. How can we fix creation if we can not bring ourselves to guide and nurture them?"
"I warned you all that when I was brought into this Circle. That should even your most hated foes lie wounded at me feet, that I would tend to their wounds. Such was the cost of bringing me in. That once the heat of battle is over... all those left alive would be under my care."
Zedradon looked over to Ryan with a stern look. "I am following you, Ryan. But you also need to listen to me on this. I seek not to hurt any of you or cause you pain. I did not hesitate to raise my blade against your enemies. But your enemies now have fallen. You goal has come to fruition here. This point now is where you show trust in me."
Zedradon looked back at Ganzin. "But should you choose not to heed me... then you must first cut me down before you cut her down."
"Let me help her. Should my treatment fail, them it is the will if the Unconquered Sun that she die. Should she squander the mercy shown by taking up arms, then I shall be with you in cutting her down for good. But give me the chance to allow her the chance at redemption. That she may make efforts to right what travesties she commited."
Despite the peaceful message that Zedradon was trying to put out, his grip on his grimscythe suggested he was quite serious in being ready to fight Ganzin over this.
4 char + soc
4 wp
2 stunt
-3 penalty
Total 7
Ganzin 5 successes
Ryan 3 successes
Join battle 4
"Her kind. Their minds are twisted. Hurt greatly by lies and misinformation. Seeds of which were planted ages ago. I have witnessed such atrocities myself. But what I have also witnessed is that they are not beyond the chance of salvation. Nobody is. I witnessed, personally, the level of mercy that the Unconquered Sun himself has shown to those who have done far worse. I was there to see the Great Sun himself save those we thought irredeemable."
"We are mighty, Ganzin. We follow Him. As such it is our duty to embody his values and his ways. For me, his mercy is the element of my being. We bear the responsibility of creation now. As well as to those within it."
"The dragon blooded are just such inhabitants. As solar's we are as the parents. The dragons are but children. Poor parents we would be to slaughter them in helpless states. How can we fix creation if we can not bring ourselves to guide and nurture them?"
"I warned you all that when I was brought into this Circle. That should even your most hated foes lie wounded at me feet, that I would tend to their wounds. Such was the cost of bringing me in. That once the heat of battle is over... all those left alive would be under my care."
Zedradon looked over to Ryan with a stern look. "I am following you, Ryan. But you also need to listen to me on this. I seek not to hurt any of you or cause you pain. I did not hesitate to raise my blade against your enemies. But your enemies now have fallen. You goal has come to fruition here. This point now is where you show trust in me."
Zedradon looked back at Ganzin. "But should you choose not to heed me... then you must first cut me down before you cut her down."
"Let me help her. Should my treatment fail, them it is the will if the Unconquered Sun that she die. Should she squander the mercy shown by taking up arms, then I shall be with you in cutting her down for good. But give me the chance to allow her the chance at redemption. That she may make efforts to right what travesties she commited."
Despite the peaceful message that Zedradon was trying to put out, his grip on his grimscythe suggested he was quite serious in being ready to fight Ganzin over this.
4 char + soc
4 wp
2 stunt
-3 penalty
Total 7
Ganzin 5 successes
Ryan 3 successes
Join battle 4
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Rykon
Four Thousand Club
Ryan levels a burning glare at Zedradon. "You are a fool if you think I will watch idly while my comrades are attacked Doctor." The commander steps forward, Daiklave still in hand. "Either let him make the choice on his own, or your fight is with me."
[Ryan's base Resolve is 5, before factoring in the Major Tie. Reminder: Tiger's Dread Symmetry is in effect on an Intimidation roll. No Essence spent here. Almost forgot the passive anima effect. Ryan's glare is at 7 successes
D. Rex
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[Ryan's base Resolve is 5, before factoring in the Major Tie. Reminder: Tiger's Dread Symmetry is in effect on an Intimidation roll. No Essence spent here. Almost forgot the passive anima effect. Ryan's glare is at 7 successes
D. Rex
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D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
(Zeds base resolve is 4. But with it currently being a major intimacy, I think that would also bring it to 7. What would a tie mean?)
Rykon
Four Thousand Club
[Ties technically mean success threshold 0, even with attacks.]
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
(So would that mean the Intimidation is successful? )
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
(After recalculating my resolve due to an error. It would stand at 6 for this instance. )
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
As he watches the tension build between Ryan and Zedradon, Ganzin can be seen snarling and gripping the haft of his guandao with enough force to crush wood, clearly wrestling with himself over whether to let Arumi's crimes go unpunished, or do something that risks causing the Circle to implode. Then finally, with a yell of fury, he throws his guandao away towards another area of the courtyard. It lands with a crash, the weight with which it impacts the ground belying the ease with which Ganzin uses it.
"Fine. Try and save her, if that's what you insist on doing, and you think you can. But don't come whining to me if she dies; I aimed to kill when I cut her down, after all." Ganzin says to Zedradon while glaring at him, adding an extra ounce of smugness to that last line, as if he's deliberately taunting the doctor. He shoots Ryan a look that's only a little friendlier than the one he gave Zedradon, as if to say I'm only doing this for you, before walking off, still surrounded by the heat and red light of his anima.
"Fine. Try and save her, if that's what you insist on doing, and you think you can. But don't come whining to me if she dies; I aimed to kill when I cut her down, after all." Ganzin says to Zedradon while glaring at him, adding an extra ounce of smugness to that last line, as if he's deliberately taunting the doctor. He shoots Ryan a look that's only a little friendlier than the one he gave Zedradon, as if to say I'm only doing this for you, before walking off, still surrounded by the heat and red light of his anima.
Rykon
Four Thousand Club
Ryan exhaled slowly and sheathed his daiklave. "Well, as mad as he may be. He'll find satisfaction in defeating her soon enough. I hope anyways... The whole point of this trip was to build unity and morale, Zed. I hope your mercies don't compromise the boost of this victory."
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Ailera stands up from her power dive into the one Exalt and the Simhata that he was riding, and grimaces at the amount of blood and gore all over her. "Ick. This. Is. Disgusting. I am soo in need of a bath right now."
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
With Ryan staring him down, Zed relaxed his grip on his scythe. He didn't want to fight. It wasnt his intention to attack. But if Ryan saw it as such, there wouldnt be much the doctor could do.
Thankfully, Ganzin saw sense. Though clearly he was conflicted about the matter. The good doctor remained silent. He had no intention of patronizing the guy when things were already this tense. Silence was the only gratitude that could be offered without adding salt to a wound.
Besides... right now there wasnt a moment to spare.
Zedradon removed his hat and coat, setting it aside. It was time to get to work. He knelt down and set his satchel beside him, opening it up and pulling out a variety of instruments no mortal doctor would likely ever have.
The damage was clear. The felling blow was indeed mighty. Deep. Likely even cleaved through bone. The ribcage likely split, but given she still breathed, albeit faintly, her lungs remained unpunctured. That was fine. Ribs would heal in time, and weren't vital to staying alive. Blood loss and blood pressure was the issue here. He would have to work fast.
He took up a small bottle. A concentrated mixture of black tea exract and witch hazel, pouring some of the syrupy concoction directly into the wound to help the blood start clotting. This was followed by laying down a layer of bandage made from the silk of a wood spider. Followed by another thicker layer of bandage of cotton and wool to help soak up the blood. This should help staunch the bleeding while he got to work.
Zedradon picked up four Orichalcum accupuncture needles, each a good six long. Two he jammed into her hip bones and two more into the bones in her shoulders. Expertly placed to stimulate blood production. He would have added more, but the ribs and breastbone already took enough damage. Would be unwise to add more.
As the solar worked, his hands almost glowed with essence, and his case mark could not have been brighter. And with each touch, it was as if a little of his essence bled into the body of the woman. And his fingers moved with the precision and expertise of an artisan at the height of his craft.
Removing the now soaked bandages, and tossing them aside, Zed took up a moonsilver needle tied to it was silken thread. He would start at the hip and move his way up. Closing the wound, and as he got to her chest, he would reposition bone, using small pronged needles to pin them into place. He would work quickly until she was sutured up completely.
Should her breathing have slowed, or her pulse dip, he would add his own air to her lungs, or massage her chest to kickstart her heart. This, coupled with a few stimulants, to help keep her from dying and to buy him some time.
Stunt 2die
Full Excellency 5mt (1mt for 2 die medicine)
Double 9s
1 bonus success (artifact)
Charms
Artifact
Spending 13mts, 2 wp
12 successes
Thankfully, Ganzin saw sense. Though clearly he was conflicted about the matter. The good doctor remained silent. He had no intention of patronizing the guy when things were already this tense. Silence was the only gratitude that could be offered without adding salt to a wound.
Besides... right now there wasnt a moment to spare.
Zedradon removed his hat and coat, setting it aside. It was time to get to work. He knelt down and set his satchel beside him, opening it up and pulling out a variety of instruments no mortal doctor would likely ever have.
The damage was clear. The felling blow was indeed mighty. Deep. Likely even cleaved through bone. The ribcage likely split, but given she still breathed, albeit faintly, her lungs remained unpunctured. That was fine. Ribs would heal in time, and weren't vital to staying alive. Blood loss and blood pressure was the issue here. He would have to work fast.
He took up a small bottle. A concentrated mixture of black tea exract and witch hazel, pouring some of the syrupy concoction directly into the wound to help the blood start clotting. This was followed by laying down a layer of bandage made from the silk of a wood spider. Followed by another thicker layer of bandage of cotton and wool to help soak up the blood. This should help staunch the bleeding while he got to work.
Zedradon picked up four Orichalcum accupuncture needles, each a good six long. Two he jammed into her hip bones and two more into the bones in her shoulders. Expertly placed to stimulate blood production. He would have added more, but the ribs and breastbone already took enough damage. Would be unwise to add more.
As the solar worked, his hands almost glowed with essence, and his case mark could not have been brighter. And with each touch, it was as if a little of his essence bled into the body of the woman. And his fingers moved with the precision and expertise of an artisan at the height of his craft.
Removing the now soaked bandages, and tossing them aside, Zed took up a moonsilver needle tied to it was silken thread. He would start at the hip and move his way up. Closing the wound, and as he got to her chest, he would reposition bone, using small pronged needles to pin them into place. He would work quickly until she was sutured up completely.
Should her breathing have slowed, or her pulse dip, he would add his own air to her lungs, or massage her chest to kickstart her heart. This, coupled with a few stimulants, to help keep her from dying and to buy him some time.
Stunt 2die
Full Excellency 5mt (1mt for 2 die medicine)
Double 9s
1 bonus success (artifact)
Charms
Wound-Mending Care Technique
Cost: 5m, 1wp; Mins: Medicine 3, Essence 1
Type: Simple
Keywords: None
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: None
Through mastery of Essence flows and a keen understanding of the body, the Solar can repair even the most ruinous damage at an incredible pace. The Solar spends fifteen minutes to an hour doctoring the patient, depending on the severity of the wounds. She still requires the normal medicines, bandages, and any tools that might be needed for more complex operations, but her results are nonetheless miraculous. Roll (Intelligence + Medicine) with double 9s at the end of the treatment. This is the number of bashing or lethal health levels that will be restored if the patient remains in bed for the rest of the day. In addition, if the Solar’s treatment would raise her patient two or more wound levels, she gains a point of Willpower.
Cost: 5m, 1wp; Mins: Medicine 3, Essence 1
Type: Simple
Keywords: None
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: None
Through mastery of Essence flows and a keen understanding of the body, the Solar can repair even the most ruinous damage at an incredible pace. The Solar spends fifteen minutes to an hour doctoring the patient, depending on the severity of the wounds. She still requires the normal medicines, bandages, and any tools that might be needed for more complex operations, but her results are nonetheless miraculous. Roll (Intelligence + Medicine) with double 9s at the end of the treatment. This is the number of bashing or lethal health levels that will be restored if the patient remains in bed for the rest of the day. In addition, if the Solar’s treatment would raise her patient two or more wound levels, she gains a point of Willpower.
Instant Treatment Methodology
Cost: 5m, 1wp or 5i, 1wp; Mins: Medicine 4, Essence 2
Type: Reflexive
Keywords: None
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: Wound-Cleansing Meditation
This Charm allows the Solar to complete up to an hour of medical treatment in a handful of seconds. Using this Charm lowers the treatment time required for one Simple-type Medicine Charm. The Solar still requires the proper medicines and surgical tools, but may eliminate the need for such with a properly medical stunt, such as tapping her patient’s pressure points to increase the flow of Essence or massaging a person’s heart until it starts beating.
Cost: 5m, 1wp or 5i, 1wp; Mins: Medicine 4, Essence 2
Type: Reflexive
Keywords: None
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: Wound-Cleansing Meditation
This Charm allows the Solar to complete up to an hour of medical treatment in a handful of seconds. Using this Charm lowers the treatment time required for one Simple-type Medicine Charm. The Solar still requires the proper medicines and surgical tools, but may eliminate the need for such with a properly medical stunt, such as tapping her patient’s pressure points to increase the flow of Essence or massaging a person’s heart until it starts beating.
Artifact
While these medical artifacts were first manufactured for the Anathema, most in use today trace back to the Shogunate. Each is an orichalcum-inlaid green jade case one foot long, one foot wide, and three inches deep, engraved either with the mark of the Twilight Caste or Sextes Jylis’ sigil. All share the same contents — moonsilver and orichalcum acupuncture needles, starmetal diagnostic tools, jade surgical instruments, bandages of wood spider silk, vials of First Age panaceas, and other wondrous paraphernalia. While using the satchel’s contents, the Exalt adds a non-Charm bonus success on Medicine rolls that use these tools, reduces the mote cost of all non-Excellency Medicine Charms by one (to a minimum of one), never suffers penalties from inadequate equipment, and can staunch and sterilize wounds without a roll. Attuning the satchel costs one mote.
Spending 13mts, 2 wp
12 successes
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
Zedradon is lucky that Arumi has the vitality of one of the chosen, otherwise she would surely be dead. In a touch of irony, Ganzin too has helped in his own way, the burning blade of his guandao cauterizing the wound it inflicted and curbing the worst of the bleeding.
Arumi drifts in and out of consciousness as the doctor works, looking directly at him during her moments of lucidity, as if unable to believe what is happening. She eventually falls unconscious and remains so, but is mercifully still alive and stable by the time Zedradon is finished treating her. The wound she received from Ganzin's guandao has been reduced to a great scar running across her chest, which she will likely bear for the rest of her life. That aside, she will no doubt make a full recovery after a long period of rest.
(As a result of Zedradon's actions, not the least his willingness to save her life, Arumi now has a Minor Intimacy of Skepticism towards the Immaculate Philosophy.)
Meanwhile...
"Didn't see any baths on the ship, I'm afraid." Tannis jokes after hearing Ailera's remark, before he leaves to look for Ryan.
"Hey boss. What do you want to do with the Lookshy soldiers, now that they've surrendered?" he asks.
Arumi drifts in and out of consciousness as the doctor works, looking directly at him during her moments of lucidity, as if unable to believe what is happening. She eventually falls unconscious and remains so, but is mercifully still alive and stable by the time Zedradon is finished treating her. The wound she received from Ganzin's guandao has been reduced to a great scar running across her chest, which she will likely bear for the rest of her life. That aside, she will no doubt make a full recovery after a long period of rest.
(As a result of Zedradon's actions, not the least his willingness to save her life, Arumi now has a Minor Intimacy of Skepticism towards the Immaculate Philosophy.)
Meanwhile...
"Didn't see any baths on the ship, I'm afraid." Tannis jokes after hearing Ailera's remark, before he leaves to look for Ryan.
"Hey boss. What do you want to do with the Lookshy soldiers, now that they've surrendered?" he asks.
Psychie
Princess Psychie
Axtis shoulders her bow and moves to join the rest of the bunch down at ground level, keeping her wits about her since there is at least one Dragon Blooded archer out there that has slipped away in the night.
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Ailera glances over at Tannis with a disgusted look on her face. "Well, it looks like the best bet I have to clean up is the river, unless we can find a bathtub in the keep itself. Either way, I am getting cleaned up, one way or another."
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
With a sigh as his work was finished, he put his tools back in his bag. As the dragon blooded looked up at him, he recognized the look in her eye. Incredulity. A natural reaction he has witnessed many times before.
"Rest. Stay still. I shall aid your men as well." He said to her before she eventually passed out.
But with her now taken care of, there were plenty more to help. Zedradon would put his focus now to healing both Ryan's men and the fortress guards. Prioritizing the ones in a state of dying without any hint of prejudice. And would seek what help he could from Ryan's men and the fortress guards. Accepting whoever would volunteer to help move bodies or hold people still or fetch water and fire, and other such tasks so that he could keep his attention on the wounded.
Once the dying were stabilized, he would move to help those with moderate and even the minority wounded. The post battle was Zedradons element. While the doctor did not have a verbal response to Ryan, this was the best he could offer. That his men could maintain their morale knowing that a Solar would work tirelessly to keep them alive however bad their wounds may be. That the normal lasting injuries one may accrue during a campaign of war would become nothing but scratches and bruises under such care.
And that Ryan's men may find that a boost to morale. As for the enemy, the confusion and doubt it creates within the enemy ranks would alone be worth seeing. Especially in lands where the captured are expected to be slain. What minds might be changed, what hearts might be stirred by such kindness. Perhaps it could be seen as a power move. But to Zed, it was his duty, regardless of if they still hated him or not.
"Rest. Stay still. I shall aid your men as well." He said to her before she eventually passed out.
But with her now taken care of, there were plenty more to help. Zedradon would put his focus now to healing both Ryan's men and the fortress guards. Prioritizing the ones in a state of dying without any hint of prejudice. And would seek what help he could from Ryan's men and the fortress guards. Accepting whoever would volunteer to help move bodies or hold people still or fetch water and fire, and other such tasks so that he could keep his attention on the wounded.
Once the dying were stabilized, he would move to help those with moderate and even the minority wounded. The post battle was Zedradons element. While the doctor did not have a verbal response to Ryan, this was the best he could offer. That his men could maintain their morale knowing that a Solar would work tirelessly to keep them alive however bad their wounds may be. That the normal lasting injuries one may accrue during a campaign of war would become nothing but scratches and bruises under such care.
And that Ryan's men may find that a boost to morale. As for the enemy, the confusion and doubt it creates within the enemy ranks would alone be worth seeing. Especially in lands where the captured are expected to be slain. What minds might be changed, what hearts might be stirred by such kindness. Perhaps it could be seen as a power move. But to Zed, it was his duty, regardless of if they still hated him or not.
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
Does Ailera wish to look inside the keep for somewhere she can bathe?
Ryan's men happily assist Zedradon whenever he requests their aid, though many of them give their leader nervous glances while treating the Lookshy soldiers, not yet knowing what he intends to do with them. The Lookshy soldiers need a bit more persuasion, though it's largely due to surprise at the 'Anathema' being willing to help them, and they ultimately relent for the sake of their injured comrades.
"I don't get it." one of the Lookshy soldiers says, looking at Zedradon with a nervous expression. "You're an anathema. You gave yourself up to dark powers, and you and your...allies attacked us here. Why would you help us?"
"Because everything the Immaculate Order says is nonsense. A cartload of falsehoods designed to get mortals like you and me to be good little sheep, sucking up to Dragon-blooded however bad they are, in the hope that one day you can be reborn as one." replies one of Ryan's soldiers, using a similar tone that one might use to deal with someone claiming that Creation is round.
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
"I am a doctor. Such is my calling in this world. I do not need any other reason to heal someone." Zedradon explained while he cleaned blood off his hands.
"There are many dark powers in this world, but those of the Unconquered Sun. Like me and my brethren here. Are not among them. Your hatred is best reserved for hollow champions that took Thorns."
Zedradon held up a hand to calm the soldier of Ryan. "A man can not be faulted when all his learnings has pointed to one direction. The onus is on us to prove them wrong. And to awaken minds by our deeds."
"You see, history is controlled by those who dominate it. And the Immaculate order does just that. The Solars once protected creation, and stood as its kings. The dragon blooded were once our friends, until they saw fit to betray us and take all that power for themselves... As generations passed. they poisoned the minds of creation against us. Slaughtering any of us they could find. It was a sad age. Not even giving us the chance to speak up. Going out of their way to fell us while we are babies or helpless."
"We are not the enemies they say we are. As for this fort... the reasons are Ryan's. You had the misfortune of being caught in the crossfire as we march to right an evil... as a soldier yourself, I'm sure I do not have to explain to you our position in why we have to go about things this way."
"That all said... none of you are my enemies. Even those of whom I helped cut down. It is unfortunate that we have become so polarized that we can not show care to those who need it simply because of their label. I hope to be an example to change such views."
"There are many dark powers in this world, but those of the Unconquered Sun. Like me and my brethren here. Are not among them. Your hatred is best reserved for hollow champions that took Thorns."
Zedradon held up a hand to calm the soldier of Ryan. "A man can not be faulted when all his learnings has pointed to one direction. The onus is on us to prove them wrong. And to awaken minds by our deeds."
"You see, history is controlled by those who dominate it. And the Immaculate order does just that. The Solars once protected creation, and stood as its kings. The dragon blooded were once our friends, until they saw fit to betray us and take all that power for themselves... As generations passed. they poisoned the minds of creation against us. Slaughtering any of us they could find. It was a sad age. Not even giving us the chance to speak up. Going out of their way to fell us while we are babies or helpless."
"We are not the enemies they say we are. As for this fort... the reasons are Ryan's. You had the misfortune of being caught in the crossfire as we march to right an evil... as a soldier yourself, I'm sure I do not have to explain to you our position in why we have to go about things this way."
"That all said... none of you are my enemies. Even those of whom I helped cut down. It is unfortunate that we have become so polarized that we can not show care to those who need it simply because of their label. I hope to be an example to change such views."
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Yes, Ailera will go ahead and take a peek at the keep to see if there is any place she can use to clean up, and perhaps see if there are any valuable baubles that she can lay claim to.
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
With Axtis...
As the Dawn Caste approaches, one of Ryan's men approaches her with a hand raised in a friendly wave.
"Hey. Battle's over, and we won." he says, grinning in the manner of one glad to have picked the winning side, before he looks over at Ryan. "Now we're just waiting to see what the boss wants us to do with the prisoners, not to mention the fort."
With Zedradon...
The soldier of Ryan's appears chastised by what Zedradon said to him, and looks for someone else he can help treat. The Lookshy soldier who had spoken to the doctor now looks dumbstruck after hearing the revelation about the Solars, as if he doesn't know what to believe anymore. Others look the same, although there are many others who don't appear so convinced. They stay their hands and voices for the time being, though.
"And what will happen to us, following your victory here?" asks one of the captured lieutenants, looking remarkably composed and unafraid despite everything that's happened. "What does this Ryan plan to do next?"
With Ailera...
The doors to the keep are steel-reinforced wood, and barred from the inside. Fortunately, Ailera is able to climb in through a nearby window, thanks to her agility and skill as a thief. She lands within a hallway, and immediately hears a feminine scream of terror from close by.
Looking in the direction of the scream, Ailera sees a young woman in servant's clothes sat down on the floor, having evidently fallen over from the shock of seeing the Night Caste suddenly appear in front of her. The fact that Ailera is currently covered in human and simhata blood probably doesn't hurt.
"Please...don't kill us!" the servant woman begs, leaning away from Ailera and holding a hand up, as if that will somehow prevent the Solar from approaching her.
As the Dawn Caste approaches, one of Ryan's men approaches her with a hand raised in a friendly wave.
"Hey. Battle's over, and we won." he says, grinning in the manner of one glad to have picked the winning side, before he looks over at Ryan. "Now we're just waiting to see what the boss wants us to do with the prisoners, not to mention the fort."
With Zedradon...
The soldier of Ryan's appears chastised by what Zedradon said to him, and looks for someone else he can help treat. The Lookshy soldier who had spoken to the doctor now looks dumbstruck after hearing the revelation about the Solars, as if he doesn't know what to believe anymore. Others look the same, although there are many others who don't appear so convinced. They stay their hands and voices for the time being, though.
"And what will happen to us, following your victory here?" asks one of the captured lieutenants, looking remarkably composed and unafraid despite everything that's happened. "What does this Ryan plan to do next?"
With Ailera...
The doors to the keep are steel-reinforced wood, and barred from the inside. Fortunately, Ailera is able to climb in through a nearby window, thanks to her agility and skill as a thief. She lands within a hallway, and immediately hears a feminine scream of terror from close by.
Looking in the direction of the scream, Ailera sees a young woman in servant's clothes sat down on the floor, having evidently fallen over from the shock of seeing the Night Caste suddenly appear in front of her. The fact that Ailera is currently covered in human and simhata blood probably doesn't hurt.
"Please...don't kill us!" the servant woman begs, leaning away from Ailera and holding a hand up, as if that will somehow prevent the Solar from approaching her.
Rykon
Four Thousand Club
"Take the soldiers prisoner for now men. I supposed we'll have to see how much room the lockup here has. See that we don't cause any more harm than necessary. I suspect many of these folks aren't here for a zealous purpose anyway."
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
Tannis nods, and those among the Lookshy soldiers able to stand are led towards the keep, which still has its doors closed.
"Open these doors! The battle is over, and this fortress is taken! Co-operate, and you will be shown mercy! Refuse, and we force our way inside!" shouts Tannis.
There's silence from inside the keep, and one of the Lookshy lieutenants decides to speak up. "Do as he says! We have lost, and there is nothing to gain from further defiance." he says.
The sound of something heavy being moved can be heard coming from behind the doors, before they are pulled open from the inside by a pair of servants. All of the noncombatants - namely the building's staff - appear to have been sheltering inside the keep during the battle.
The dungeons are located one level below ground. There is enough cell-space to hold all of the captured prisoners, but the vast majority of the cells will end up holding more people than they were built for; the dungeons weren't intended to hold so many prisoners at once.
"Open these doors! The battle is over, and this fortress is taken! Co-operate, and you will be shown mercy! Refuse, and we force our way inside!" shouts Tannis.
There's silence from inside the keep, and one of the Lookshy lieutenants decides to speak up. "Do as he says! We have lost, and there is nothing to gain from further defiance." he says.
The sound of something heavy being moved can be heard coming from behind the doors, before they are pulled open from the inside by a pair of servants. All of the noncombatants - namely the building's staff - appear to have been sheltering inside the keep during the battle.
The dungeons are located one level below ground. There is enough cell-space to hold all of the captured prisoners, but the vast majority of the cells will end up holding more people than they were built for; the dungeons weren't intended to hold so many prisoners at once.
Rykon
Four Thousand Club
Once everyone has a free moment, Ryan pulls Tanis and the other Exalts aside for a quick discussion, including Ganzin. "I don't believe it benefits us to leave this place as a bloodbath. We came here to dispense justice upon Arumi for a needless slaughter. We can make the offer for any of these forces to join us, but I highly doubt many will answer the call. Even those that do will be treated as monsters by their former comrades. Do we really want to place that upon these men and their families? Unless any of you take issue with this plan, I say we procure some 'spoils' for ourselves within reason, take Arumi captive with us, and let the servants release the standing forces from the prison after we leave. They should know by now they have no chance of a meaningful victory if they pursue us as they are anyway. Thoughts or concerns anyone?"
jaydude
Five Thousand Club
"That works for me. Lookshy soldiers are certainly tough, but I can't see many of them wanting to join us," replies Ganzin, whose anima has by now gone down to a warm red aura. "But what are you planning to do with Arumi if we take her with us?"
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