IC Story Thread: Ch.1, Ad.3 - Black Hand

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Jan 17, 2025 5:38 am
Éothain dismounts, trying to put the strangers at ease. [b]"You have my word as a Rider of Rohan that we mean no harm to simple travelers such as yourselves. I have travelled far to guard against the darkness that threatens our world."[b]
OOC:
My attempt at a Help action for the next time the strangers are asked for information.
Jan 21, 2025 4:31 pm
OOC:
Going to go ahead and roll the Persuasion for you guys.

Will edit post to add the narrative to both checks.

Rolls

Cirion Persuasion w/Eothain Help - (1d20+4, 1d20+4)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

Jan 21, 2025 5:02 pm
It's difficult to see much beyond their cloaks, but Cirion can tell that their manner of dress is not much like that of Westron Men.

It looks like a more loose, linen based cloth and furs and no fasteners - instead ties are used to close and secure openings, as opposed to the more prevalent wools and finished-hides/leathers of the Men of Gondor and the other more northern lands, which more often use hooks and buckles.

"We are just travelers bound for the western coast of Andrast, and ultimately Lond Daer!

And we are no longer in Gondor, so, you will have to forgive me but... you have no authority here!

We do not know of any statues or Sisters, we have no interest in them.

And so we ask that you leave us in peace!
"
Jan 21, 2025 9:07 pm
Duinhir listens to the reply with his full attention trying to discern if the strangers is telling the truth and reply in earnest.

Rolls

Insight - (1d20+3)

(18) + 3 = 21

Jan 22, 2025 11:32 pm
"We impose no authority upon you. I mentioned our title to reassure you of our honour, and as a token of our peaceful intention," he replies, measuring his words.

He sees Duinhir focusing on the strangers as if to read their demeanour.
OOC:
quick check @emsquared - did we see these two near one of the Sisters statues? I might have imagined we did. Or did we just spot them away from the statue?
Jan 23, 2025 9:24 pm
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@Dr_B You guys and the Sister were at the top of a ridge when you spied them maybe a couple hundred meters away, in the valley below the ridge.

So they were definitely in the general area, but not super close when you saw them. And they were/have been moving away from it.
Duinhir senses an un-ease in his voice when speaking about Lond Daer that contrasts sharply with his statement on the Sisters.

And it gives him the impression that they're telling the truth about the Sisters, but not their destination.
Jan 24, 2025 6:53 am
He considers their equipment, in relation to their declared destination.

could they be running away from someone? Or scouts from a better equipped larger group

"The western coast... That is a long way. Yet you seem to be travelling light, for such a long journey."
Last edited January 24, 2025 7:24 am
Jan 25, 2025 7:11 pm
"Indeed a long way" Duinhir adds "I would be faster to go by ship. What's in Lond Daer, that you need to travel there?" The harbour city is known to the ranger of the North.

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