<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/71/41/63/714163da1c2240123a9c122d7944c092.jpg)</div>Sondanwe nodded as he spoke. As he did, she began forming a protective shield around her in case anything went wrong. Being on the run again would not suit her. She would force the action. Just as they were leaving, so he would not have time to respond, she whispered in orcish. "<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: impact;">Um khe ekko ve lutaum kulknej liwo zee ve khe kigija ul next nak olk dare. Lat ayh ij tukor drepa. Lat need olk drutimer tak.</span>"<br/><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">If it comes to battle we will see to it that the next challenger won't dare. You are a strong warriors. You need not fear them.</div></div><br/>As she approached the court she gave a pleading look to Alisandra. She also worked to her magic, gathering potent energies around her. She would be ready if something went wrong.<br/><br/>She stood silently as one of the slavers tried to bribe one of the hobgoblins in front of the entire audience. They truly did only value money.<br/>She took a deep breath as she readied herself to speak.<br/>As a slave, she had learned many ways to perform. Acting was second nature to her. So she raised her hands with her palms open She took another deep breath and passionately addressed the crowd, adding a dramatic flare to her voice.<br/><br/>"<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>It is well and good to have this trial!</strong></span>" she declared. As she spoke,she felt the magical energies flowing through her; the touch of Alisandra's divine guidance. With the mystic energy, she seemingly knew what to say next.  "<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>It is a sign of a truly advanced civilization. Well beyond savagery. As we already know, these brigands, who would attempt to bribe a judge right in front of us, are no more than common thugs and should be hung. </strong></span>" she shook her head in disgust.<br/>"Yet" she paused, building dramatic tension "<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In order to remain civilized, we still must have a trial.</strong></span>" She held an open palm up to the judge, as if he was what held all of society together.<br/><br/>"<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I was kidnapped by brigands, much like these, for no other reason than to sell me. Profits. I was guarding a trade caravan and was abducted on the trade roads.</strong></span>" she gave the slavers a pitying look.<br/>"<strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">They then sold me to the owner of the FourLakes Tavern, who forced me to entertain his guests.</span></strong>" she looked down to the floor, bringing her hand to her forehead as if in pain.<br/>"<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I quickly learned my station would be permanent. He had no intention of ever letting me free. While some slaves are given the option of working off their debt, he gave me no such option. My only hope was escape, or being sold to a kinder master. I will not waste the court's time with tales of his cruelty but believe me when I say there are numerous tales.</strong></span>"  She took a deep breath and shot a smile towards Alisandra, in gratitude for her help.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Roll Persuasion:</strong></span><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Convince the orcs to fight if things go wrong 1d20+5=16<strong>(21)</strong></span><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Roll Performance with Inspiration:</strong></span><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Dramatize the defense to make it more compelling.  2d20+1d4+5=10,4:3<strong>(18)</strong></span><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Cast Mage Armor<strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Transform Level 2 Spell Slot into 3 Sorcery Points.<strong></strong></span></strong></span>