qunari negotiations

[samahl]

FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Cyril
RECIPIENT: Members of the Other Powers Project + anyone who is participating in The Seas Shall Rise & Devour
WHAT: Cyril discusses the offer made by the Qunari
WHEN: During the Seas Shall Rise & Devour
WHERE: That charming island vacation location ;)
NOTES: Details about this post are found here

This message is to those who are part of the Other Powers project and to those of us who have found ourselves stranded away from Kirkwall - because as it turns out we are indeed very much stuck here for now.

The Qunari on the island have noticed this as well. They have come to us with an offer to help. In exchange, they request that we hand over all information we have learned about the island and what is happening here.

[He unconsciously grips the piece of dragon tooth he wears around his neck.] I've heard enough about the Qun to know that we don't want them to think they need to interfere in our affairs, but I do feel we should seriously consider the offer.

I would, however, prefer to discuss that with those who have better expertise and who are going to be affected by the choices me make. What do you feel is the best choice to make here? If we do hand over information, how much should we offer?

Comments

[iceblade]

[A woman with a strong Avvar accent replies shortly.]

Skadi here. I'm new to the project and the Qun isn't my area of knowledge, but if you want my opinion, you have it.

We're in a tight spot, and could use all the help we can get. Can we escape without them? If not, that offer sounds like the best chance we've got, unless we've information that can't afford to fall into their hands.

...do we?

[samahl]

Thank you for replying Skadi. You're with us on the island aren't you? That means this counts for you double.

As to your point, I think the worry is less the nature of the information and rather how it will be preserved by the Qun. We can't hand them a reason to invade.

[iceblade]

Aye, that I am. If you see a tall human woman with red hair, blue facial tattoos and a blade of ice, that would be me.

A fair point, to be sure. The last thing we need is an invasion, but the red lyrium beasts aren't exactly subtle.

[samahl]

I have seen you! I myself am not as tall, but I'd say I am noticeable, light hair, gray eyes, vallaslin around my eyes and forehead?

The creatures aren't, that's true. It's possible the Qunari already have a lot of information from their own investigation. If we lie, or leave something out - they might be able to tell.

[iceblade]

I think I've seen you, aye. It's good to put a name to the face.

So, it might be a test. If we hold back, they'll know it and could refuse their aid.

[samahl]

Or they could think that we're extremely incompetent and see that as a reason to invade.

[He's fiddling with the dragon tooth now, because he really misses Taas and could very much use his advice right now.]

[iceblade]

[Sigh.]

That, too. Back to my original question, then: can we escape without them?

[samahl]

I...

I'm not sure that we can.