conversations: human
conversations:  You still barely know each other.
  
  But you know your goals are the same. You know that there is construction going on not even a hundred miles away from where you are. You know that some are glad that they are part of such a strong country, and some hate the government, but are too scared to act against it.
  
  None of you fall into either group. Beyond that, you know only a little more, information that you have found through rumor and eavesdropping, and maybe if you can, reading the notices that go up in each major city.
  
  Cas
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Three of your friends in the village have lost family members in the mines during the last month.
   
  
  
  Hayden
   
   Spoiler 
  
  They're increasing the guard on the places where the wall is not yet in existance, for some reason or another.
   
  
  
  Kyra
   
   Spoiler 
  
  The rate of civilian laborer casualties in provinces 41 and 42 have dramatically increased in recent months, though they have begun to taper off again.
  
  Apparently they're having problems in Province 28 with the transportation of stone down the West River Road.
  
  The Obeghani goblinoids are not happy with the wall for some reason or another.
   
  
  
  Nef
   
   Spoiler 
  
  You have come nearly all the way across the country, and you do have some information.
  
  Some nobles aren't happy with the wall either.
  
  The amount of slaves working on the wall has grown in recent months.
  
  People are angry. Very angry.
   
conversations: Ajadea:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kyra 
  
  Kyra sits, restringing her bow. Her black hair falls neatly around her face, framing it well, showing off her violet colored eyes. She is in her civilian garb; a pair of black trousers with utilitarian black boots and a simple white blouse. The casual observer might think she was working class, but her neat appearance and the presence of some jewelry indicate her elevated socio-economic status. After a period of silence, she speaks up.
  
   We can't get anywhere if there are only four of us. We need allies. The Obeghani goblins are not happy with that wall; the enemy of our enemy... Perhaps we can arrange an agreement? You know,  quid pro quo . 
conversations: Irony:
conversations: human
conversations:  Nef 
  
  Nef is still short and dangerously thin from his stint in the mines, his scales a dull brown and laced with some freshly healing wounds and abrasions. He's wearing armor, chain wrapped around his small frame that hides under the rags of an old brown cloak. He watches his new allies warily, crouching on the balls of his feet.
   
  "All I know is that there are more slaves than ever working on the wall,"  Nef begins,  "Some of them may be goblins. There are a lot of angry people, angry nobles, I passed on my way here. We should have no shortage of allies."
   
conversations: RaginChangeling:
conversations: human
conversations:  Heydon shakes his head and sighs,
  
   "Being angry is different from willing to put your life at risk to oppose the government. If people are going to join us, they're first going to need to know that we've actually got a shot, right? I mean sure, by ourselves we won't overthrow the king, but there's got to be somewhere we can start off." 
  
  Heydon avoids making eye contact with anyone, and absent-mindedly scratches the tabby cat curled up on his lap with his good arm. He bites his lip, and pauses slightly before speaking up again.
  
   "Put our lives on the line before asking others to... you know?" 
conversations: Blisstake:
conversations: human
conversations:  "We need support. For getting support, there are three different types of supporters, and three different things we need to get support.
  For types, there are those who stand beside us, those who will fund us, and foreign powers, who have money, soldiers, and land.
  The three things we need to get support are quite simple. We need to be effective, we need to stand a fair chance, and we need to be able to look after our allies." 
  Says Cas, Wearing a stained white apron with many pockets. A small bit of his hair appears singed.
   "Now, I'm thinking we should get people out of the mine near here. Freeing slaves from other countries will earn us favor, and hopefully a bit of help. Further more, we'll have shown we can have an impact and save our allies." 
conversations: jojolagger:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kyra nods with approval.  Cas has a point, the slaves here should be freed before we move on. 
conversations: Irony:
conversations: human
conversations:  Nef attempts a grin,  "Good, I'm glad I joined up with all of you. If the mine is at all like the one I was at, it will be well guarded though. I can hide well enough to get around, but I don't know about the rest of you." 
conversations: RaginChangeling:
conversations: human
conversations:  Heydon almost jumps at the opportunity to contribute,  "I can become invisible! Well... I can only keep it going for about 5 minutes, but it could help out, I'm sure." 
  
  The young sorcerer puts his good hand to his chin, and thinks for a bit,  "I bet I could also use that on someone else. I've never tried that before, but it  should  work just the same." 
conversations: Blisstake:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kyra ponders the situation before giving her further input.  I have some stealth skills as well, but my forte is combat. Ranged combat especially. 
  
  Kyra flexes her arm.  I also have very minor magical skill as well. I don't know how useful it'll be in a mine though. 
conversations: Irony:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Well don't discount it. We need every advantage possible, right, Cas?" 
  
  Heydon wasn't sure why he asked Cas the question. Perhaps he just seemed like the person to have every variable accounted for.
  
   "Because... if we aren't completely sure on what we're capable of, it might be best if we start small." 
conversations: Blisstake:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kyra begins to look somewhat impatient.  So it's settled then? We'll rescue the slaves from the mine here in town. 
conversations: Irony:
conversations: human
conversations:  "I want to,"  Nef said,  "But we should be cautious all the same. The guards will not be easy prey." 
conversations: RaginChangeling:
conversations: human
conversations:  Heydon shifts in his seat a bit uncomfortably
  
   "We should probably check out what we're up against before committing to that." 
conversations: Blisstake:
conversations: human
conversations:  "I could probably get in and out with relative ease. I also have a trick for finding things of interest. Besides, I know some of those conscripted to the mine. The guards won't be worried about a cripple visiting a friend."  Says Cas.
conversations: jojolagger:
conversations: human
conversations:  Heydon's eye twitchs slightly, and he frowns as he replies,  "Even if they aren't worried about you, that doesn't mean they'll let you in... it would likely hurt "worker productivity" or something like that."  His voice lowers slightly as he continues,  "And besides, people aren't always as friendly to cripples as you'd think." 
conversations: Blisstake:
conversations: human
conversations:  "I can easily convince the guards to let me in. And you'd be surprised how friendly people are to cripples with psychic power."  Responds Cas.  "Now, I'd like you guys to be close at hand if something goes wrong. Or if an immediate attack would be wise. Of course, for now it'll be strictly recon." 
conversations: jojolagger: