Sep 8, 2025 6:28 pm
Miyana leaves, saying nothing and not even offering a courtesy nod to their host.
Storm on the Horizon
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Sep 8, 2025 11:30 pm
Boudica turns to Barns and says, "Yes, we stayed here on our last trip to Specularum. He was genial and human--nothing at all like this. His people were happy and approachable, and he and his wife seemed to have a close and lively relationship. In short, this man is NOT the Lord Bowell we knew. Perhaps we can find a servant who is willing to talk?"
Sep 8, 2025 11:46 pm
Barns replies back, "I see. I horribly disagree with the handling of the matter by us. Being told to just leave was the nicest way that he handled it. People change? Although I do believe there is more afoot here, but our direct handling was of great error and could lead to many adverse side effects. Clearer thought should be exercised.""Who or whatever he is or has become, it is very obvious that he still holds power and that should be respected."
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Sep 9, 2025 12:03 am
Boudica turns to Barns and says, "Speak plainly, Barns. Are you criticizing the way I handled this? Do not mask your words in niceties. The man has beaten his wife and terrorized his people, entirely contrary to his demeanor! We have already seen that very few, if anyone, is willing to speak up. Did you notice that he withdrew and, indeed, became dormant when I called upon my faith? That doing so allowed the wife the space to speak and ask for help? I see no reason to think that we mishandled that. So, No, Barns, I think you are wrong, and frankly I find your words to be objectionable. Next time, speak plainly and in the moment."
Sep 9, 2025 12:06 am
He knew my father for years. What we saw tonight wasn’t the sane man. Whatever it is, he’s dirty.
Sep 9, 2025 12:28 am
He says to Boudica "How many innocents will you kill when he uses his power of position? If he called upon the guards to take you. How many of them would you kill? If he call upon them to kill the assassins or intruders or whatever he wants to name. How many will you kill?"And turns to Will, "What would your rep look like? Do you think it would be of Halav status? History is written by the winners. Not by truths."
He turns to Miyana, "You threatened him with death by your dagger. How do you think that will stand? Like Broudica, how many innocents will you kill."
"Staff & dagger in there was threatened as weapons when no weapons were allowed. He could have us all right now."
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Sep 9, 2025 12:52 am
Boudica looks around and says, "I see no dead innocents here. Look, you can continue to insist that you are in the right and we in the wrong, or you can help us to make this situation better. So I would kindly ask you to set aside this bickering and join us to work toward a solution, namely, finding out what has possessed the Lord and seeing what we can do to free him from it."
Sep 9, 2025 12:59 am
"A solution. Right now, the Lord can call down the guards to take us in any time he feels like it. That is what I see. Don't give me any right or wrong." You can see that Barns is very upset about what just happened."You played our hand before the cards have even been dealt."
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Sep 9, 2025 1:16 am
OOC:
I asked you this question in the OOC, @WanderOne , but I'll ask it here too. Is this Barns who is annoyed, or YOU, the player? If it is a player issue, we should discuss it in the OOC thread. Sep 9, 2025 1:21 am
Drgwen says:
OOC:
I asked you this question in the OOC, @WanderOne , but I'll ask it here too. Is this Barns who is annoyed, or YOU, the player? If it is a player issue, we should discuss it in the OOC thread. Sep 9, 2025 12:57 pm
Will nods in kind agreement with wizardly friend.
You are right Barns. I acted hastily. Halav would not approve. I must be more cool-headed in my actions. Thank you.
You are right Barns. I acted hastily. Halav would not approve. I must be more cool-headed in my actions. Thank you.
Sep 9, 2025 4:31 pm
Miyana growls a reply. "I will kill as many as necessary to ensure freedom. Those who refuse to stand up to tyrants are as guilty as the tyrant themself."
Sep 9, 2025 5:45 pm
"I can see a fight, but I want the odds more favorable. We just arrived here and really don't know what is what. I think it is a good time to understand more so we can have more favorable odds.""Someone here knows about when the mayor changed and even perhaps why. We need details."
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Sep 9, 2025 6:32 pm
"What do you mean 'Halav' would not approve??" the ghostly voice in Will's head sounded exasperated "You ARE Halav. How are ever going to convince anyone to follow you into battle against the Beastmen, if you can't even believe in yourself?"
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Sep 9, 2025 6:38 pm
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Sep 9, 2025 9:46 pm
Barns oblivious to Thea status, "No goodies for you. In fact, it all went bad and we didn't even eat. So, you missed nothing that way."
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Sep 10, 2025 4:50 am
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Sep 10, 2025 5:35 am
"Due to actions taken, we were required to leave early. I very much suspect that the Lord doesn't wish to ever see us again. That of course is probably mutual. We suspect that the Lord is not himself, but the reasons why are still hidden from us. The Lords behavior was nothing like his current self. I don't' believe we handle the matter well.""I think that taken effort to learn more about the current situation would be our best interests."
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Sep 10, 2025 10:34 pm
Miyana busies herself with checking her arrows to be certain the points are sharp.
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Sep 11, 2025 4:35 am
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