Posted by Imbrogno on June 29, 2000 at 19:19:51:

Quintius says 'The undeniable fact is that the Battleragers have...'

Bria says 'Yes yes, the Battleragers.'

Imbrogno strokes one of his horns and chuckles at Quintius.

Quintius nods.

You say 'Interesting to see you so off balance m'lord.'

Quintius frowns at what you did.

Quintius says 'Right. Now then.'

You grin evilly.

Quintius says 'They have proven to be more of a force of Chaos than the barons have.'

Quintius says 'I undertsand why we do not involve ourselves in other cabal affairs, but their CONTINUED raiding of our hall and slaying of our members have drained our strength.'

Quintius says 'They have taken advantage of our policy of non-involvement.'

Imbrogno mutters quietly, rubbing a finger along his blade.

Quintius frowns.

Quintius says 'I do not like my men being taken advantage of.'

Bria nods.

Quintius says 'Reguardless of my personal feelings, this must stop.'

Bria says 'Have you at all spoken to the Leader of Battle?'

Quintius says 'I formally request that a war be permitted.'

Imbrogno rises to his feet.

You say 'If I may interject.'

Quintius raises an eyebrow.

Bria nods at you in agreement.

Imbrogno leans his axe against the wall and crosses his arms.

Quintius says 'Let me answer her questoin first?'

Quintius says 'Please.'

You say 'I was going to address that actually, but if you feel the need.'

Quintius nods.

You say 'Go on then, I'll await my turn.'

Quintius says 'The leader of battle ignores me for the most part, save for his occassional threats.'

Quintius says 'As for his scroll...'

Quintius flares his nostrils disdainfully.

Quintius says 'I know you do not want us to be bullied into not enforcing the Law.'

Quintius says 'The only language they understand is violence.'

Quintius nods sternly.

Bria nods.

Quintius says 'Imbrogno, anything to add?'

You say 'As you see fit then.'

You say 'The scroll he sent...obviously cannot be accepted.'

Quintius nods.

You say 'I've sworn to uphold and enforce Order, in the name of my Lord Nepenthe, and to allow one group's village to become a safe-haven for criminals and chaos will not do.

Quintius smiles happily.

Imbrogno strokes one of his horns.

Bria nods.

You say 'Minalcar has addressed me many times.'

You say 'Usually after he and his cronies have felled me.'

You say 'Speaking of our pride and how it is getting us killed. '

Quintius frowns.

Bria nods.

Quintius whispers 'Bloody goat-lord.'

You say 'I've my own problems with the demon-spawn, and so I to would stand behind any decisions concerning war.'

You say 'He will be exorcised, if I have to chase him before his demon-lord to do so.'

Quintius nods.

Imbrogno resumes his seat against the wall, muttering to himself.

Bria says 'Alright, let me ask this, what do you seek from the war? What will end it?'

Quintius says 'One simple thing.'

You eat a live chicken.

You eat a live chicken.

Quintius mutters something quietly to himself.

Imbrogno offers a live chicken to Quintius.

Quintius says 'I have salmon.'

You shrug.

Quintius screams as the chicken goes for his eyes.

Quintius mutters something quietly to himself.

Imbrogno clubs the chicken with his demonic-hand and stuffs it into his backpack.

Quintius says 'Anyways, one thing.'

Quintius says 'A believable agreement that they will no longer take our book.'

You whisper 'Likely to come from beneath rather than from the top tier.'

Quintius says 'I say believable for I can see them agreeing to this, just to re-build.'

Quintius nods.

Quintius says 'Exactly.'

Quintius says 'That is my goal, M'Lady.'

Bria says 'You do realise that will only hold til the next leader is named?'

Quintius says 'Perhaps, but please consider this.'

Quintius says 'I intend to make this war as.....unpleaseant as possible.'

Quintius says 'I will ally with the Tower and perhaps the..'

Quintius frowns.

Quintius says '...citadel to put them in a position where the sacrifice we ask of them is far less than a 3-front war.'

You spit in utter disgust.

Quintius glares icily at you, you feel cold to your bones.

Quintius says 'I do not like them either, however, consider this.'

Bria nods.

Imbrogno stands and turns to face the wall, hanging his head and mumbling to himself.

Quintius says 'Would you rather have Arbiter lives lost or Imperial lives?'

Quintius smirks.

Quintius says 'Let us use the Law to our advantage.'

You say 'What are the odds of them standing in the front?'

You smirk.

You say 'Indeed.'

Quintius says 'Consider.'

Bria says 'Let us not argue the details of the war, yet.'

You say 'm'Lady if I may.'

Quintius nods at Bria.

Bria says 'Back to my one issue, what will statisfy you.'

Bria says 'I agree they have steped to far.'

Quintius nods.

You say 'The village does seem to have been split into factions, those in favor of the rager's transgressions, and those quietly opposed.'

Quintius says 'But you want a clean, striaghtforward objective?'

Quintius says 'Is that your concern, M'Lady?'

You say 'I would hope that if, and hopefully it does come soon, Minalcar leaves that war remain a very real option should a leader be raised from the former group.'

Bria nods.

Quintius blinks innocently.

Bria says 'Yes, I want a clear and clean objective. one that we can reach and bring an end to the war.'

Quintius nods.

Bria says 'I don't take this lightly, and I will not just let us run rampant.'

Bria says 'We will have order.'

You nod.

Quintius says 'They agree to no longer take our book of the Law and I am convinced that I can believe them.'

Quintius says 'It may change with another leader, but if we hurt them badly...'

Quintius chuckles politely.

Quintius says '....in the future, they will be less likely to start this again.'

Quintius sighs slowly.

Bria falls down laughing.

Bria says 'You will forgive me, but that is just so funny.'

Quintius blinks innocently.

Imbrogno stifles a laugh.

Imbrogno shifts uneasily, gazing at Bria.

Bria says 'Battleragers, have no memory, they learn nothing. and their memory is only as long as the pain lasts.'

Quintius says 'Exactly.'

Quintius sighs.

You say 'Indeed.'

Quintius says 'They need to.....hurt...hurt as we have.'

You grumble distractedly to yourself.

Quintius says 'Do you undertand what I mean by this, M'Lady?'

Bria says 'Let me put forth, that we either have them agree to stop taking and holding the book, or a new leader is named.'

You say 'It's inconceivable that they will hurt as much as we. How many have turned the daggers on themselves in disgust?'

Quintius sits down and thinks for a moment.

You mutter quietly to yourself.

Quintius says 'Ah, here is an idea.'

You say 'I can agree to that m'Lady, but it's always possible that the next will be no better than the present, of course, anybody not demon-spawn is far preferable to the swine Minalcar.'

Bria says 'And as for your belief that it will happen, honestly, I would be disapointed if you ever did.'

Quintius says 'I agree with what you say M'Lady. This will last until Minalcar is gone.'

Quintius says 'Then we shall have a temporary truce to see what the new leader does.'

Quintius says 'We will leave it to him. If he continues the War, we do. If he does not, we will not.'

Bria says 'But, I will also grant, that should the attacks on the hall resume, You, can reinstate the war.'

Quintius nods.

You smile happily.

Quintius says 'Perfect.'

You say 'Indeed.'

Quintius says 'May I ask one small thing?'

Bria nods.

Quintius says 'If you approve this, I ask that I not declare it until I have finished writing scrolls to the Masters and the Imperials.

Quintius says 'Once I have completed the planning and diplomacy scrools, then it should begin.'

Quintius says 'Is that acceptable?'

Imbrogno strokes one of his horns.

Bria says 'Ok. But I put this condition on you.'

Quintius nods.

Bria says 'If arbiters fail to do thier duties, and lose all focus, You will end this war. I will not scarifice the laws and order for this.'

You nod.

Quintius says 'Of course not. I do this so we can enforce the Laws, with the book where is should be.'

Bria says 'I ask then One last thing, for you to take a moment and review the Pillar, to recall your duties and to what you are protecting.'

Quintius mutters something quietly to himself.

Quintius rubs his muddled head.

Bria says 'Then send your scrolls and do your duty.'

Quintius nods.

Quintius says 'As you command, so shall it be done.'

Quintius bows before Bria.

Bria says 'If there is any more I can do, you need but ask.'

You stand up.

You humbly kneel down.

Quintius says 'I understand. Thank you.'

Bria nods.

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• cool.... I was really hoping to get to know you better IC - but well shit happens eh (nt) Magtograme 17:52:37 7/2/2000 (0)

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