IC Story Thread: Chapter 1, Gamorr - the Diplomats

After attaching the second he politely try to decline any more. His physology is different and he tries to explain. "I have smaller armpits than you," he says futilely, also pointing to his armpits, though what meaning they take from it he has no idea. "Less room."

Oct 13, 2025 2:41 pm

valdattaMadun Inactive for 3 months

There is clearly a jockular level of disappointment once Cevron declines further morrt, but they are still very pleased with the two he now hosts, and they continue to clap him on the back and jostle him good-naturedly.

The only unresolved choice is the offering of a parasite from the guard standing before Miica, as attention shifts to the Cerean ...

Miica Nurrirehn

Oct 13, 2025 11:15 pm

OOC:

Yeah I will roll to see about ending it on an amicable level

Rolls

Leadership

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 1 Advantage

GM EDIT: +Setback from previous Threats

1 Failure

Total: 1 Failure

Oct 14, 2025 3:17 pm

OOC:

You can spend that Advantage if you'd like? (Recover Strain? Add Boost? Trivial narrative effect?)

The guard just kind of hangs his head and walks away once he realizes Miica won't take on his parasite.

The others see this too and while Cevron gets one more clap on the back and an awkward attempt at a handshake (perhaps the Gamorrean trying to replicate the gesture he has seen from Core Worlds), all the guards leave the Jedi contingent to themselves.

After a bit, the Master returns, smiling a weak, fake smile to you all, and she says, "Eh, so ... we are to continue on with the proceedings as planned. Tour. Meet and greet. Quarters. The Accord begins tomorrow.

But... umm... there is a matter I must attend to first.

So, one of the last things I said before exiting our shuttle, after you all had spotted signs of trouble was to not engage any hostiles... One of the last commands I gave you..."

OOC:

emsquared says:

IC Thread - July 11, 2025
"Do Not Engage Hostiles! I repeat: Do. Not. Engage!

Defend yourselves, if it comes to it - but NO killing!!

Defend our Gamorrean State reps, if it comes to it!!"

"Well, it has come to my attention - through our Gamorrean counterparts - the one or more of you wielded your lightsabers against the Gamorrean insurgents... resulting in the death of at least one insurgent...

One of the clans is using this to try to rally the other clans against the Accord, which ... well, if successful, would result in a complete failure of our Mission - no Gamorrean troops for the Republic, and no visit to the Temple of Carnuss Gorgol."

She pauses to judge the impact of the weight of her words, also providing an opportunity for you to speak, if you wish.

Oct 15, 2025 12:36 am

While Kolibri isn't worried for himself, he doesn't wield a lightsaber after all, his teams reputation, and the mission were still at stake. "Everything moved so fast. Did this actually happen, or are we being falsely acused?"

Oct 15, 2025 8:45 am

Cevron's head hangs in shame, he is unable to meet the master's look. "It was self defense," he says lamely, knowing that while it was self defense, he probably had other methods that would be less lethal.

Oct 15, 2025 4:15 pm

The Master nods along with both responses.

"It happened, Specialist. They have purported witnesses, and the body and the wounds from a Lightsaber are ... rather difficult to create in any other way.

That said, I have no way of knowing if what I'm about to say is true, and... such a level of artifice would seem... uncharacteristic of Gamorreans, but...

Certain things I heard during my discussion with the Matron, as well as the SPEED with which the issue emerged? It rather leads me to believe that this was PLANNED by someone.

Likely the clan that raised the issue, who is the only clan coming into the Accord protesting the alliance.

But... the public were scanned for technological weapons. Those grenades should not have been able to get inside. So they either came from the inside, or someone allowed them in through one of the check points.

We were set up. Someone tried to goad us into going too far. And we did.

That is behind us now. Do not beat yourself up over this, Padawan Talith. You both rescued the other diplomats, and as I hear, likely saved the lives of numerous bystanders a couple of different times, through the chaos!

You performed as Jedi should.

And we'll work on your soldiering.", she smiles softly, trying to lighten the mood some.

Oct 15, 2025 10:51 pm

"Are we to stay on task master? Or do we investigate the lapses in Gamorrean security?" Kolibri ask, wondering where they were headed next.

Oct 16, 2025 11:22 am

Cevron seems to brighten from Master Barouk's words. He remains silent though, only accepting master Barouk's words with a nod.

Oct 16, 2025 2:23 pm

"Again, investigation into this matter is not our place here, Specialist.

We will proceed as planned. We are not here as a policing force, we are here as diplomats. This suspicion should certainly inform our actions. But, I informed the Matron of my suspicions, and it is She who will have to investigate it further if and as she sees fit.

It is our job to establish relationships and show the Gamorreans trust, and that the Republic is relatable and understands them, and can be trusted. Speaking of which, I hope you have been getting on well with their warriors?

All that said...

The aggrieved Clan is demanding punishment for the life taken."

The Master opens the side of her armored robes revealing the hanger for her lightsaber, empty.

"I must command you to relinquish your lightsabers."

Oct 17, 2025 6:42 am

"What?" Cevron exclaims a little louder than he expected.

He takes a moment to compose himself. "Sorry," he says. "Who will we surrender them to? What insurences do we have that they will be safe? If security is so lax as to allow this whole situation, how can we be sure they won't end up in the wrong hands?"

Oct 17, 2025 3:58 pm

Kolibri understand the groups frustration. "I know this doesn't affect me as much, but surely we should follow the Master's lead here?"

Oct 18, 2025 12:56 am

OOC:

@valdattaMadun haven't heard from you much this week. Would love to have you in this interaction

Oct 21, 2025 3:13 pm

The Master nods, " Fair questions, Padawan. I will formally, publicly turn them over to the Matron, but she has assured me they will be delivered to my quarters afterward. Following that... they could remain there, our quarters are in a secure part of the Citadel meant for members of the Court and dignitaries, or I could have them stored in our shuttle if that would make you feel better about it?

We just can't be seen with them until, well...

It would only be until the Accord has been signed. A day or two, maybe three at the most."

Oct 22, 2025 7:11 am

Cevron composes himself and takes out his own lighsaber and hands it over silently. Inside he's in conflict, he thinks about all the time it took to make it and make himself deserve it. Another thought takes over and that is that he should explore why the thought of giving it up has such a visceral feeling.

Oct 22, 2025 2:08 pm

She collects Miica and Furmyr's lightsabers, "Thank you, Padawan.

Now... you are free to carry other weapons. Any "secondary" weapon by their custom, which, to a Jedi, is basically anything that's not a lightsaber! I think what whomever-our-shadowy-adversary-is really achieved here is depriving us of perhaps our most powerful symbol - and thereby, they might hope, the perception of our strength.

Let's show them otherwise, hm? That we are still capable and strong allies!

There are inventory blasters, and stun batons, and vibro-knives on the shuttle. Feel free to collect whatever armaments from there that you wish.

If you wish.

Because of course our true power lies in the Force. Let's not let our unknown adversary defeat us!

We can - and will - still accomplish our mission."

Oct 22, 2025 7:39 pm

Kolibri is starting to see why Barouk was made a Jedi Master. Their words are inspiring, and fill him with optimism about their mission.

Oct 23, 2025 9:12 am

Cevron feels emboldened by Master Barouk's words. "Let's hope we will not need it," Cevron says, opting to take a stun baton from the shuttle.

Oct 23, 2025 6:18 pm

The rest of the day proceeds more or less as described just a bit earlier by the Master, and as was originally planned, for your diplomatic visit.

You are all given a tour of the Citadel, which is a combination of head-of-state residence for the Matron and her family, and direct members of her government, as well as a military fortress and installation, with barracks and operational headquarters and all.

The building is an odd mix of ancient stones and timbers, skillfully crafted, and archaic technology - hinges doors most everywhere in the interior, not a lift in sight, etc , retrofitted with semi-modern accoutrement and facilities for communications and security and things.

Following on the heels of the tour, there is a formal meet-and-greet for you all, as well as a few Clone commanders. After which you are each shown to what will be your quarters, for the duration of the stay. All of you are in close proximity to each other.

And following upon that you have a couple hours to yourselves before there is to be a state dinner, which you are all to attend.

And as mentioned, the formal meetings and events of the Accord are to begin tomorrow.

OOC:

Is there anything any of you would like to do before we basically end this day, and move on?

Oct 23, 2025 6:58 pm