1. Confirmation of Events
Internal take:
- The deaths of Arauthator and Chuth are righteous acts.
- The capture of Varram is proof that justice can still be done properly.
- The succubus infiltration deeply unsettles him and reinforces his distrust of hidden evils.
What he brings to the table:
- Frames victories in terms of protection of the innocent.
- Pushes back against treating success as mere leverage.
- Emphasises vigilance against corruption within.
Conversation starters:
- “These victories matter because lives were saved.”
- “We should not forget why we fight.”
- “Evil rarely announces itself openly.”
2. The Matter of Neronvain (Captured)
Internal take:
- Betrayal demands accountability.
- Mercy without repentance is meaningless.
- Delay risks turning justice into convenience.
What he brings to the table:
- Argues for a clear, honourable process.
- Supports interrogation, but insists it not become cruelty.
- Wants Neronvain’s fate to be visible and just.
Conversation starters:
- “Justice delayed must still be justice.”
- “If he is to answer for his crimes, let it be openly.”
- “We cannot condemn tyranny while practising it.”
Vibe note:
He understands Melandrach’s pain, but does not excuse the crime.
3. Metallic Dragons and Concessions
Internal take:
- Accepts the alliance as necessary.
- Dislikes the transactional framing of honour.
- Worries about the message this sends to the faithful.
What he brings to the table:
- Reframes concessions as shared sacrifice.
- Pushes to honour dragons as allies, not hired weapons.
- Supports the festival as public gratitude, not spectacle.
Conversation starters:
- “Honour given freely costs less than honour bought.”
- “Let us be seen to stand beside them, not beneath them.”
- “If we promise thanks, we must mean it.”
4. Allocation of the Dragons
Internal take:
- Dragons should protect people and holy places.
- Visibility matters for morale.
- Faithful cities must not feel abandoned.
What he brings to the table:
- Strongly supports assigning dragons to Elturel.
- Argues for defence of shrines, refugees, and borders with the Hells.
- Pushes back against purely strategic placements.
Conversation starters:
- “People fight harder when they feel watched over.”
- “Faith needs protection as much as walls.”
- “If the faithful fall, despair spreads faster than fire.”
5. Rey Stormsoar and the Question of Trust
Internal take:
- Repentance must be tested, not assumed.
- Protection should not erase consequence.
- Redemption is possible, but not guaranteed.
What he brings to the table:
- Supports engagement only with accountability.
- Pushes for visible consequences and supervision.
- Insists that any protection offered does not equal absolution.
Conversation starters:
- “If she seeks mercy, she must accept judgement.”
- “Redemption begins with truth, not bargains.”
- “We cannot trade justice for convenience.”
Vibe note:
He is the most uncomfortable person in this discussion, and it shows.
Personal Subtext
- Ontharr feels the ground shifting beneath his ideals.
- He worries he is becoming an obstacle rather than a compass.
- He fears that if he stops speaking, something vital will be lost.
He believes:
- Wars end, but the choices made during them linger.
- Someone must remember what the fight was for.