FINAL TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

FINAL TRIAL

[The doors at the other end of the city do not open for the Titled. However, whatever is going on in there still brings forth bright lights from within, and ultimately, it is to the steps of the entrance that everyone is drawn to. It's not the most formal setting for figuring out the truth of the matter before them.

Eric's brought the snacks, at least.

The Dragonborn sits at the top of the stairs, looking down as everyone congregates.]

...Having this key...I am certain I can open the door with little difficulty. But before I do we must make certain we know and understand exactly what we will be facing. What we are facing. These people...they are doing something and we must ensure we can somehow stop it.


[The end is near. The objectives of this quest are simple:

Who is the Mastermind? What is going on in this world? And...of course...why did the Mastermind want to kill 15 strangers?

Good luck, Titled.]

Comments

[carries_war]

We sure as hell aren't. Keep an eye on that orb, but don't let any o the Thalmor escape! Aim for nonlethal force if possible. I want the chance to interrogate these sons of bitches, since Elenwen wasn't in the mood to cooperate. I also wanna confirm she wasn't lying about not knowing about the other group, but not letting them escape takes priority; if you can't subdue them without killing them, show no mercy!

[defriendestration]

[Y-you guys are scary...he can practically feel the LOVE...]

YEAH, I HAVE THE ORB...

[carries_war]

[A lifetime as a soldier will do that.]

Back off from it for now. I don't think we have to worry about it getting destroyed now, but we don't know what it is or what it's about to do. I don't want you standing next to it if it turns out to be dangerous.

Have a mook

[carnageandclass]

[You are lucky to say to keep some alive because Camilla would have killed them all. But have some poor mook being hurled towards the group, the malig knight ensuring he stays put by putting her foot on his back and her axe pretty close.]

Like so?

Have an Intimidate check.

[carries_war]

That'll do for a start.

[He walks over, twirling his bloody hunting knife as he does so.]

Alright, you piece of shit. You saw what we did to your boss, right? So if you don't want me pissed at you next, you're gonna tell us everything you know about what she was doing.

[strangerpeople]

[WHY HIM?! He can't help but wimper between the kid with the knife and the bitch with the heel in his back-OW OW OW SHE IS GRINDING IT IN HIM AAAAA]

W-Why are you doing this?! We thought you wanted to go back to perfection!

[carries_war]

You thought what that bitch wanted you to think. We don't want this world destroyed, and we never wanted to kill each other. The idea of perfection is a bunch of bullshit, anyway.

[bythewaves]

[ The wolf had refused to let go until she died, but now it prowls closer, jaws still dripping red.

Is mook tasty? He could try a little nibble ]

[carries_war]

[He puts his hand on Maglor's shoulder, warning him back...for now.]

Now, I want to know what that thing up there is. Why was Elenwen so determined to destroy it?

[strangerpeople]

[Oh great, wolves now too?!]

I don't know! It just showed up and she wanted it destroyed! Please don't feed me to the wolf...

[bythewaves]

[ it bares its teeth at him in a feral laugh, but lays down docilely at Junior's feet ]

[carries_war]

Dammit...drag him out of here, we'll finish this interrogation further away from that thing.

[carnageandclass]

Of course.

[And by drag, Camilla takes her foot off him, grabs him by one of his feet and proceeds to literally do just that. Naturally, he's whining.]

Will you stop before I find a way to keep you quiet?

[carries_war]

Remember, we still need him able to talk. Man, never thought I'd miss dealing with U-TIC. At least they had some dignity.

[He follows after, one hand in his pocket and the other twirling his knife again. Just drop him anywhere out there, Camilla.]

[carnageandclass]

[Drop or throw?

Either way, once they're at a safer distance, she drops the man's leg but proceeds to do the same as before; stepping on his back because he isn't out of the woods yet.]

[strangerpeople]

Ow ow ow! I'm unarmed already! No need to do that!

[carries_war]

If she doesn't, we don't have any way of making sure you don't run off. But maybe if you behave, I'll tell her to ease up on the heel.

There was a second group of Titled, the one she was part of. Where are they? And don't pretend you don't know, we found two lists of names.

[strangerpeople]

How many times do I have to tell you?! I have no idea! We didn't even know there was another group!

[carries_war]

Then what was that second list of names about? Don't tell me you just had two copies, different names were crossed off each one!

[strangerpeople]

Second list?

Look, I just do what I'm told without question! I really don't know about it and the person who probably does is now dead!

[carries_war]

Tch...and even if she did know, she was damn determined to lie about it. Damn fanatics.

She said it was too late to stop what she'd set in motion. Do you know if it can really work with seven of us still alive?

[strangerpeople]

Well, she wanted all of you dead. So even one living would be a thorn in her side.

[carries_war]

Yeah, I'll bet the Daedric Princes whose artifacts we embody will be a real nuisance. And I think you're gonna help us make it even more of one: where did she get those fruits she offered us that second week?

[strangerpeople]

I...they're from the Reach!! The Reach, but...but I don't know how they work!!

[carries_war]

Camilla, ease up on the heel a bit, but don't let him up.

Now then, did you keep the ones you offered us?