<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/Y5s6p5S.png)</div><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Victory</span></strong>(http://link to the post with your character's sheet)<br/><strong>HP:</strong>21/21;<strong>AC</strong>15;<strong>Initiative:</strong>+2;<strong>Saves:</strong>Str +0, Dex +2, Con +1, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +2;<strong>Resistances:</strong>Fire Damage;<br/><strong>Senses:</strong>Darkvision 120, Shadow Sense 60;<strong>Passive Perception</strong>10,<strong>Passive Insight</strong>10,<strong>Passive Investigation</strong>15<br/><strong>Notes:</strong>Find Familiar active - Celestial Owl Isabella is outside keeping watch; Mage Armor;<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Open<br/><strong>Mentioning:</strong>Nach, Baroness, The Party<br/><hr/><hr/><br/>Arawn is intriguing, Vic muses. The man certainly has several faces, and the training that spawns such things. Not a surprise, considering his position. Which is the real Arawn is something of a debate. Ultimately he supposes it doesn't matter, but it would adjust which angle the Wizard took with the other at any given period. The 'devout' one he's using at the moment is perhaps fitting, if a bit more haughty than Victor tends to favor. The possessive comment garners no visible reaction, though certainly Victor takes note of it. As long as it remains merely a comment for certain ears he will allow it; should it become more Victor will have to show Arawn his<em>place</em>. He isn't sure whether to hope that it comes to that or not. "Glory will be the least of what you find, my Knight." He murmurs back, leaving it at that.<br/><br/>The Knight's own 'public' reasoning is a simple thing, something cloaked in the message of heroes of old. Truthfully Vic approves, it's a good standard to adhere to in order to collect those of ambition and skill. As long as Victor is privy to the more 'private' reasoning, of course. Knowledge for his ears only is always more interesting; for what is more satisfying than to hold a secret close to his breast? "A noble goal, of course." Victor nods, as always playing the balance of standing with the Knight without being seen as a mere puppet, here to speak<em>'Yes' </em>and little else. "One that will undoubtedly see many trials for all of us." He glances over the party, smiling slightly. "I am sure we will meet them with aplomb."<br/><br/>Meeting the Knight's gaze as he searches Vic, he raises a brow slightly.<em>'Trust me'</em>, and<em>'Later'</em>are conveyed, as well as he is able. Some conversations are best held between just the two of them. These are all chances to bind the party to him that he cannot ignore, however. He remains unsure on where the Knight stands politically, aware there are always things hidden beneath. Keeping Arawn close is imperative for now.<br/><br/>The platitudes he ignores, though he agrees that the Baroness is formidable. Memorizing Maegar Varn's name and features, he wonders. The question of Darc's trade is an amusing one, aware none are likely to expect the elf's actual focus at a mere glance. Sarek earns a slight smirk and nod, a last comment said before he stands. "Or uncovered, as the case may be. We will speak later." He assures. Nonetheless, for now he sets such things aside, following after Nach.<br/><br/>Up in the tall windows of the room Isabella peers inside, perceptive eyes watching Darc as he wanders off to speak to the elf her Master had bid her watch. For now, she merely watches.<br/><br/>With Nach and Victory, Vic finds himself amused at the comment of orcish superiority. He will have to test that himself at some point. The booming laugh has him repressing a smile, peripherally aware of the nobles edging away. A smirk tugs at his lips, red eyes pinning the orc in place. "There is something pleasing to you calling me master." He murmurs, tilting his head slightly and his gaze lowering to Nach's neck, picturing the man with a collar. Yes, Vic knows very well how to handle the orc, he thinks. That confidence is going to be his downfall. His lessons will certainly<em>useful</em>, though how much the half-orc ends up wanting them at the end is questionable.<br/><br/>A pleasant thought for another time. "I am not the type of Victory easily<em>grabbed</em>and<em>claimed</em>." The tiefling banters back, enjoying the fact he's likely putting all sorts of images in the man's mind. "I look forward to fighting with you." Something that is, at least, entirely true. He expects seeing their group act in concert is liable to be a thrill. Nach's whisper sees Vic's smirk growing, and he whispers back just as quietly. "Then perhaps I should be the one leading."<br/><br/>The sudden comment about the Baroness makes him blink, surprised by Nach for the first time. He pulls back slowly, eyeing the pin. "Interesting." He muses, connecting dots and reading between the lines. He does enjoy a good mystery. "I assure you, I can do all sorts of things with my tongue." Victor responds, more by reflex as he considers the pros and cons of meeting the Baroness in such a way. No matter. "Very well, I will help." With that he turns, allowing his robe to billow as he walks, the satisfying click of his staff hitting the ground with each step audible enough to warn nobles to move to the side. Whether the Baroness has guards or is turning away those that would seek an audience is the question; but if allowed he too would merely walk up to the woman's table, whispering for Nach's ears alone. "Let me handle this."  Something that is undoubtedly doomed to failure, from the little he has seen of the half-orc but perhaps he can smooth over any social missteps.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <br/>Depending on how Find Familiar's Telepathy works, Isabella would inform Victory of Darc sneaking and teleporting around--she very certainly noticed, with her Passive Perception being 18, and if possible send him an image of the elf speaking to the pair at the other table. <br/><br/>At 2020-04-22 19:29:12, Xurtan (uid: 54826) rolls: 1d20m+7 Result: 20 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=146319) Victory rolling History to see if he recognizes the pin. <br/><br/>That aside, Nach and Vic would merely walk up to the Baroness if allowed. If so, he would greet her politely. Vic has the Noble <em>Feature: Position of Privilege</em> which says: "Thanks to your noble birth, people are inclined to think the best of you. You are welcome in high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are. The common folk make every effort to accommodate you and avoid your displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to." <br/><br/>Lacking that, we'll deal with any guards or what not on the next posts. :)</div></div>