"Eloquently stated, Captain." Alinar shifts his blade into his left hand as a sphere of power begins growing in his right.

"Let us continue into the mine once our own injuries are addressed. Abaddon, Kami - What his the state of Bregolon and Galadhon?"

“Lhaewan no doubt intends to hand out such coins to all at the merchants council to gain total economic domination over the region – and likely much more. Perhaps now he seeks to flee, or perhaps rally support among his remaining retainers as well as with Ruinor.” “He has an unfortunate lead, as his...

Alinar raises an eyebrow as his opponent melts. "A delayed reaction? Fascinating!" He takes advantage of the golems' reduced stature by charging in and striking hard, this time slicing well into the golden structure. Multicolored fluids and gases spurt out before the slagged and sliced con...

Another gold golem clears the line of fighters and focuses on Alinar, but the Elf twirls aside - keeping his first opponent between himself and the rest of the battle. He terminates his spin with a solid strike to the first golems' arm. Sparks fly, but no significant damage is dealt. He steps back t...

Alinar gathers magic to him. While perhaps the least elegant of techniques, there was still something to be said about raw power. But when the gold golems dash themselves against the breakers of Kaylan and Grymthor's guard, they prove themselves too fast, too numerous. They splash over the fighters ...

*Alinar dismisses his sleep spell and begins focusing raw magical power.

"I would accept this as Lheawan's confirmation of the Wood Elf's tale and his own confession to participation in the coin conspiracy. Convenient, that. Unfortunately I am not particularly effective against golems."

"I can discern nothing further from the coin, Captain. I was asking Abaddon to assist you." Alinar turns his attention to the Wood Elf. "It would seem the deceptions are myriad and the sources multiple - not least of which is your own party." Alinar indicates the strawmen. "...

"No honor among thieves, indeed. Well done, Abaddon. Trust in our comrades whom have entered the cave system to uncover and return the actual hostages. We have ten minutes before the bandits recover, correct? Perhaps you might look further into the nature of this coin." *Alinar begins char...

"I appreciate the offer, Grymthor " Alinar replies before the plan gets underway, "But should these bandits despise Elves as the situation suggests - at least on the surface - then I would make a poor spokesperson, indeed. In truth, this is more a security matter. The Captain had best...

“Our clues are nascent, and most connections ethereal at best. Perhaps Ademon did not refuse to return, but was prevented. Perhaps enchanted coins are an element of a sinister plot to enslave the sentient species of Phanterra, or merely a means to obtain higher profit. Perhaps the bandits are actual...

Alinar ponders Kaylans' words. "To no small surprise your conjecture does possess merit, Captain. Should Ademon have been in league with the bandits, we then have motive as to why they might now wish to obtain his remains - and why Ademon may have refused resurrection at this time. There are th...

“Given we may send them a total of two messages via the tablet, I see little flexibility. The first message – ‘We are ready’, would be followed by the terms of hostage exchange as dictated by the bandits. The second message – ‘We are on our way’, would then break the tablet post transmission.” “Atte...

Alinar ignores Grymthor as he refuses the jewelry offered by Galadhorn. "Only a fool would hold audience with bandits while wearing his worth. I doubt Ruinor would risk his treasures - indeed I'd advise each of you to leave your valuables behind with one you trust, lest you see them pulled from...

"Might a deceased subject identify who is calling to his essence? I sincerely doubt it. The essence's awareness of the physical world is naught, as it no longer wields physical senses."

"Yes, I'll stand in for Ruinor."

“The situation has changed - no surprise the bandit’s demands have changed, as well. Wealthy hostages may bring considerable ransoms and may better secure safe passage. Though the nature of the demands is odd. And an Elf among their number? It is natural for a bandit to seek to conceal his identity,...