Yggdrasil (Afina, Moore, Jaela)

[Ebiris]

"Then we will stop you on your own terms," Afina says. "Choose one amongst us as your foe, and we will see if you have the right to go any further into the birthright of fey and fey alone."

[Nephrite]

Moore looks to Crystal and is about to say something before he looks over at Afina. Oh dear.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d5 1 Afina 2 Jaela 3 Moore 4 Crystal 5 Ilsenine
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d5 1 Afina 2 Jaela 3 Moore 4 Crystal 5 Ilsenine --> [ 1d5=3 ]{3}

He looks about, before drawing his blade out and pointing it at Moore, "I challenge you," he declares.

[Ebiris]

Afina looks unimpressed at the warrior of Tempus's ability to pick on the most unassuming of them... Moore doesn't even carry a weapon! But she offered the terms, and so steps aside to give them room.

[Nephrite]

Moore takes a breath in. "Very well then. Though I have some questions before we begin: Was your charge directly from Tempus? I find it suspect that someone could just happen to find this place by chance."

[Anastasia]

"Coward," Crystal says loudly, but does not get a reply.

Ilsenine tenses slightly, stepping back to watch. "Win," she instructs Moore.

"My charge is my own. We are commanded by the Foehammer to conquer. I will claim it for the glory of Tempus," The elf replies.

[Nephrite]

"I see. Then I'll convince you to fight for a different cause." Moore says with a smile. "Although conquering Yggdrasil is certainly bold, I would think conquering all of Hell would be a goal much more worthy of Tempus' satisfaction? There aren't any wars fought here in this realm -- so there's really no opposition or fighting to be had. However, we're with Aurora. Perhaps you've heard of it? We wage a constant war against the forces of Hell and their nefarious deeds. I would think it much more in line with Tempus' teachings to aid us in that fight, wouldn't you say?"

in case it's not entirely obvious he's trying a 100% diplomatic approach with this. Words are a challenge!

[Anastasia]

"And you are its warriors?" Eldrey asks, "Aurora's mighty champions?"

[Nephrite]

"Yes, that's correct. Although, admittedly, I serve as a more supporting role." Moore answers. "I'd think our reputation precedes us, although... I suppose one must ask how long you've actually been here. It's entirely possible you may not know who we are." He admits.

[Anastasia]

"I have been here a time," Eldrey says, "A great time in a place where time does not matter. It has been..." he stops, "I am not certain how long it has been."

[Nephrite]

"Before we called to you, what were you doing?" Moore asks. Perhaps he can manage to diffuse this entirely!

[Anastasia]

"Wandering," Eldrey says, rather shortly, "Trying to find the exit of this damned place."

[Nephrite]

Hm, so he was lost to wander for eternity. Moore nods.

"Very well. As I said, we'd offer you the opportunity to take on Hell instead of being lost to wander for perhaps an eternity. I have a feeling that despite that magnanimous offer, you'd probably not be satisfied unless you have a battle to show for it to prove we're capable of facing down such threats, correct?" Moore asks.

Any check I can make on any loopholes Moore might be able to take advantage of to satisfy Tempus without actually fighting? I'm guessing the answer is a big fat "no and shut up" but there it is anyway.

[Anastasia]

K:R.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for for 50.