A Cruel Twist of Fate [closed]

[wickedchase]

WHO: Twisted Fate, Nerva, Korrin, Zevran, Beleth, Cyril, Ruby, Sera, Katniss, and special sending crystal guest star, Sina!
WHAT: A companion quest and elven relations all wrapped up in one.
WHEN: Post-Illness plot. The band of merry travelers will be gone from Clouch 23 to Clouchreach 28.
WHERE: Traveling to and from the Serpentine River.
NOTES: The plotting post.

Comments

[arlathvhen]

[ Beleth has trusted that everyone knows what her opinions are on the matter, and largely didn't bother speaking for most of the discussion. She knows what side she's on, and so does everyone else. Her lips twist at certain words, certain phrases, and you can feel the disapproval emanating from her. Still, she doesn't speak. Her job is to be the Good Dalish, to speak to the Keeper without making an ass of herself, a task that seems beyond the rest of the group.

She feels distinctly ill at ease, like a stranger, even with Cyril there. It's only when her name is mentioned that she finally speaks. ]

The village will never be able to give the clan halla to make up for their losses. Halla have unyielding pride and do not tolerate any handlers but the Dalish. If the humans attempted to corral them like sheep, the halla would fight to the death--either of itself, or the humans involved.

[ She says it calmly, with deference in her voice. Not that it wouldn't be funny to watch a bunch of humans try to herd halla around and find out just how pointy those wicked horns were. Could put the halla in danger, though. ]

The villagers can figure out alternate venues of repayment. I'll work with the clan and Keeper Shoshanna. She can be convinced. If you try asking.

[ UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE. ]

[samahl]

Not only can we work with the Keeper directly, but both the First and the Crafter seem willing to discuss things. Both of them expressed a desire to let go of the anger. Aurelion seemed to think some of the actions of the Hunters were foolish, while Jenna just seemed ready to focus on the future.

Both of them will ultimately follow their Keeper. [As it should be, he thinks, but he doesn't say it because he doesn't think that many of the others at the table will understand.] But hearing their voices may help sway her.

[Cyril's own opinions on some of the things being said are very hidden, he seems open and willing to listen. Judgments can always come later.]

[keeperofmagi]

[The moment Fate sits down, Nerva is out of her seat - but then hovers, not entirely sure of what she's supposed to do (because Fate, you really should be resting, but also they kind of need you in this conversation), so after just standing awkwardly for a moment, she retakes her seat to turn her concentration on the elves.]

I don't think the clan would be able to resurrect the civilians in order to recoup the village's losses, either. [But, it is said mostly under her breath, and in a grumble. She's Not Impressed but Fate's presence has at least put her anger on the back-burner.]

[eviscerates]

( She left her "What Would Snow White Do?" bracelet at home :C
and let's be real what Snow White would do is make an inspirational speech, get Charming to make an inspirational speech, maybe get Regina to roll her eyes a few times and things would seem to be okay for a while before some new, bigger problem turned up.

Okay, maybe she doesn't need that WWSWD bracelet. )

Both of the leaders ultimately need to keep their people safe, right? I mean, that's the first step, that's got to be the most important thing. ( Her gaze skips between Nerva and Beleth and Fate, uncertain, trying to figure if any of them think it's a decent idea or just rehashing what other people have said differently. She might be, she's exhausted and in over her head. )

If we can ask the Keeper and the Mayor what they need, maybe more than what they want, or getting caught up in the history instead of the future... ( with a nod to Cyril, for his earlier comment ) that might help us figure out what to do better than trying to impose our own logic on it. Both sides have suffered heavy losses and... been kind of terrible to each other.

( She falters, because she really isn't the best at this. ) So if the goal is keeping people safe, maybe... ( Nope, okay, she's got nothing, and slowly drags her hand over her face. ) Maybe we can just pick up the village and move it further away.

( That's not a serious suggestion, and she is pretty drained from closing the rift, shaking her head apologetically in self-dismissal. Her history doesn't qualify her to be anything but a monster to be hated by both sides, she's pretty sure. )

[arlathvhen]

I agree with Cyril. They will not go against their Keeper, but she is not unreasonable. With enough calm voices reasoning with her--without questioning her authority--she can, I believe, agree to parlay. From there, we can figure out what it is that the two of them need [ Here, she nods to Ruby. ] and what we can negotiate.

What about the human leader? Will he agree? [ Beleth spent like two seconds in town before doing a 360 turn and moonwalking out so she's not very aware of what the situation is with him. ]

As for the suggestion of moving--That actually is a good one. [ She glances at Ruby again, a small smile tugging at her lips for a moment before disappearing. ] But not the village, I think. Dalish clans are customarily nomadic--one of the main reasons being to avoid something like this. It won't solve the current problem, but if the Dalish move on after this...

It'll ease some of the tensions, I think.