The Trial Part 2 (The Defense)

[Thomas Fulmer]

Ivar turns his attention to the slaves who are under guard near the center of the room. "Do any of you slaves wish to confess to you and your fellow slaves crimes for the right to beg leniency?"

The regular slaves look like they might be tempted by the offer but a stern look from Caela seems to change their minds.

"Very well" Ivar says with a shrug, "Let's hear what defense you wish to offer."

Caela steps up, "I swear an oath to my gods that what this woman..." She indicates towards Runa, "...says is a complete lie! She was a voluntary sacrifice to our gods because she recognized their power. The rest was an act she put on when these idiots from the mainland stumbled upon the ceremony. Of course we made it look like a kidnapping, she didn't wish people to know this secret. But now she's trying to use it to kill off all the witnesses!"

She points to the other slaves, "These others are witnesses to what I say. And they'll also agree that Runa's 'witnesses' if you wish to call them that are just unwitting fools duped into this cowardly attempt to kill us."

Runa slides the dagger from her belt, but Ivar holds up a hand to stop her before looking back to Caela, "Do you seriously expect me to believe that story? Where is a witness that is not an accomplice? What evidence do you have other than your self-serving testimony?"

"No" Caela responds quickly, "I don't, her scheming was obviously far superior to mine, she set this whole thing up to deceive all of you and have us killed. I say this is true!"

Before Ivar can speak again, Runa says quickly, "I want trial by combat."

 

Ivar sighs and looks to Runa, "Runa, her story is beyond believable and she has neither credible witnesses or evidence. You have no need to challenge her as you are certain to win. She's probably just baiting you."

Runa looks at Caela, her knife still drawn, "She accused me of lying, do I not have the right to fight her now?"

Hogni leans over to whisper something to Runa who interrupts whatever advice he is giving her by turning to him and saying louder, "Do I not?"

Ivar speaks up again, getting control of the room, "You do have that right, but I believe you should take into account that it is totally unnecessary. At this rate, the only way you'd lose this trial is if you elected combat and were defeated."

Runa says calmly, "Then I want trial by combat, she is calling me a liar and Wodin and Thor help me I will cut her open myself."

Ivar nods solemnly and looks to Caela, "You've been challenged to trial by combat, you may withdraw your accusations against Runa or fight and let the gods be the judge."

Caela smiles seemingly quite happy with the result, "I welcome the chance to prove her a liar."

Ivar looks to his wife who gives him a look of disbelief. He inclines his head towards Caela. Resulting in his wife giving him a "You are going to get an earful about this" look. He inclines his head towards Caela again and Ragnar's mother draws her own dagger and drops it on the floor, then quickly kicks it towards Caela.

Ivar speaks, "The parties have agreed to trial by combat, may the gods show us the truth."

--GM / Thomas

[dpo...@comcast.net]

IVY  The elf's eyes go wide. It was...tgoo easy...Caela was going to go free!  Ivy Tuned to Ragnar,"..once more..we have failed, we should  have killed her in the Caves...THIS!...Is what she wanted...she has a plan, and Runa will lose...."

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[Sirius Mason]

Sirius slips on the bracelet and will stand near enough to the combat to monitor Caela with his ring.  He will have his quarterstaff readied in case she tries to attack outside of the ring of combat.

Good Fortune,

Richard

[Ragnar Ivarsson]

During the interchange of significant looks between his parents - before the dagger is drawn and kicked -, Ragnar growls:

"Papa, more power to Runa, but she ain't the only person here that the looney Caela's tried to murder.  That fits me and it fits all my southern friends, too.  The looney and her sheepmen attacked us all in Custiwald, wearin' invisibility rings like tricksy nasty cowards.  So if Runa fights and cuts the looney open, that's all well an' good - but we gotta be clear - none of us other victims have chosen Runa as our champion for a trial by combat.  So if, Allfather forbid, Runa is slain, that fact alone can't free Caela.  She still has to answer to me and my friends, I swear it by Thor's Hammer."  

"Plus, as stupid as Caela's story is about Runa volunteerin' to be monster chow, since when do we allow our slaves to sneak off to the mountains with weapons to make even voluntary human sacrifices to foreign Nidhoggkissin' gods anyway?  Ain't that alone cause for executin' her?"

"Also, since when do you let a mere slave get away with callin' your honored guests a bunch of idiots?  And as I'm one of Runa's main witnesses, the looney has called me, your own son, a fool as well - do you expect us to stand for that?  And from a slave to boot?  Ain't that worth at least a floggin' at your court any more?"

Ragnar / Eric

[Thomas Fulmer]

On Fri Dec 12 2014 at 8:17:48 PM Ragnar Ivarsson <ragnariv...@gmail.com> wrote:

"Also, since when do you let a mere slave get away with callin' your honored guests a bunch of idiots?  And as I'm one of Runa's main witnesses, the looney has called me, your own son, a fool as well - do you expect us to stand for that?  And from a slave to boot?  Ain't that worth at least a floggin' at your court any more?"

Ivar pounds his fist against the arm of his chair, nearly breaking the sturdy piece of wood, "Be silent!"

He stands, always the impressive figure, his weapons clanging against his chainmail. "You are a witness at this trial, and your involvement is over. I've advised her I think her decision is foolish and that it is unnecessary. But she has invoked her right to trial by combat. If you want to bring charges against someone, that is your right. If these slaves' masters wish to bring charges against them, that is their right, but Runa has chosen to fight and that is HER right."

He looks around the room, "The gods are the judge now, and not I. There will be no further interference."

--GM / Thomas

 

[dpo...@comcast.net]

Ivy  The elf   nods to Ragnar," come, step back...Runa  wil pay the  price for her folly...but the next time, I will make certain  The Apep Lover  does not get to win..."

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Subject: Re: [Mithras][Q2:TheCult] Re: The Trial Part 2 (The Defense)

[Nils Lindeberg]

Grim prays to the Allfather, "Give me a sign if this Holmgaang, called in your name, does not please you!"

[Kelley Wheeler]

Ekie had been silent, the others were plenty enough to speak as witnesses. A grunt came from her hearing Caela. She whispered a few choice words under breath.

"This is a mistake. Caela will not fight fair." She looks to Sirius. "Keep an eye for anything since you have the bracelet." She said this only loud enough for the party to hear.


OOC sorry all been sick and crazy with work

Ekie/Kelley

Sent from my Cricket smart phone

Thomas Fulmer <tful...@gmail.com> wrote:

Ivar turns his attention to the slaves who are under guard near the center of the room. "Do any of you slaves wish to confess to you and your fellow slaves crimes for the right to beg leniency?"

The regular slaves look like they might be tempted by the offer but a stern look from Caela seems to change their minds.

"Very well" Ivar says with a shrug, "Let's hear what defense you wish to offer."

Caela steps up, "I swear an oath to my gods that what this woman..." She indicates towards Runa, "...says is a complete lie! She was a voluntary sacrifice to our gods because she recognized their power. The rest was an act she put on when these idiots from the mainland stumbled upon the ceremony. Of course we made it look like a kidnapping, she didn't wish people to know this secret. But now she's trying to use it to kill off all the witnesses!"

She points to the other slaves, "These others are witnesses to what I say. And they'll also agree that Runa's 'witnesses' if you wish to call them that are just unwitting fools duped into this cowardly attempt to kill us."

Runa slides the dagger from her belt, but Ivar holds up a hand to stop her before looking back to Caela, "Do you seriously expect me to believe that story? Where is a witness that is not an accomplice? What evidence do you have other than your self-serving testimony?"

"No" Caela responds quickly, "I don't, her scheming was obviously far superior to mine, she set this whole thing up to deceive all of you and have us killed. I say this is true!"

Before Ivar can speak again, Runa says quickly, "I want trial by combat."

 

Ivar sighs and looks to Runa, "Runa, her story is beyond believable and she has neither credible witnesses or evidence. You have no need to challenge her as you are certain to win. She's probably just baiting you."

Runa looks at Caela, her knife still drawn, "She accused me of lying, do I not have the right to fight her now?"

Hogni leans over to whisper something to Runa who interrupts whatever advice he is giving her by turning to him and saying louder, "Do I not?"

Ivar speaks up again, getting control of the room, "You do have that right, but I believe you should take into account that it is totally unnecessary. At this rate, the only way you'd lose this trial is if you elected combat and were defeated."

Runa says calmly, "Then I want trial by combat, she is calling me a liar and Wodin and Thor help me I will cut her open myself."

Ivar nods solemnly and looks to Caela, "You've been challenged to trial by combat, you may withdraw your accusations against Runa or fight and let the gods be the judge."

Caela smiles seemingly quite happy with the result, "I welcome the chance to prove her a liar."

Ivar looks to his wife who gives him a look of disbelief. He inclines his head towards Caela. Resulting in his wife giving him a "You are going to get an earful about this" look. He inclines his head towards Caela again and Ragnar's mother draws her own dagger and drops it on the floor, then quickly kicks it towards Caela.

Ivar speaks, "The parties have agreed to trial by combat, may the gods show us the truth."