Okay. I'd just note, Nicci, that currently all the characters you'd enthralled are presently hostile towards you, so the Diplomacy DCs are pretty high, especially if they have high Charisma. A 25 will change the scholar from hostile to indifferent (assuming he has no Cha bonus) at best, but taking more time means a full 10 rounds for the OTHER hostiles to act against you.<br/><br/>Just want to make certain you're making an informed decision.