The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[NPCs]

The elf's eyebrows raise a bit, her expression impressed. "I shall be casting that as well, but mine does not last nearly that long. But I can cast it thrice a day, so hopefully that shall suffice. Do any of you have any questions on how this trial will proceed?"

[Bethany]

"Actually yeah- what are we- and I say we because evidently all three of us are being arrested because having dark hair and tits means you're interchangeable around here- being charged with anyway?" Beth keeps her tone perky and just shy of bubbly.

[NPCs]

"Well, given that Merrill is standing here with you all, unharmed and evidently willingy, we can set the charge of kidnapping or worse aside," Elder Marthuc says, eyeing the way that the elf is hiding behind Carol and Marian. "Which leaves us with attacking a resident of our village without provocation, maiming a resident of our village and theft of an item of significant value."

[Helene Dakesh]

"That is three questions per person. In the interests of expediency, shall we have all three respond to each question, one after the other?" asks Helene.

[Varric]

"Four," Varric cuts in cheerfully. "Five maybe. Given that Merrill was a witness and all, she might have some... illumination to provide. And of course, you all were planning to have the accuser speak under Truthing as well, right?"

[NPCs]

Both Elders frown slightly. "Such is not... traditionally done, no..." Marthuc says slowly, though he doesn't seem entirely opposed to the idea.

"As one of our own, her sworn statement is considered to be sufficient," the other Elder adds more firmly.

[Bethany]

Beth makes a rather rude but quiet noise, then flashes an innocent smile when the Elders look at her.

[Marian Hawke]

Good. Just means when we twist the truth to our liking she can't argue with it. Marian grins, though there's a bit of fear in her heart. (Carol, you better have seen something open and shut)

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene nods. "It is not typically done, but can be. We can use the second or third casting for such if required."

[Carver Amell]

"Merrill's one of yours and nobody's even asked her," mutters Carol.

[NPCs]

Another rapid exchange of glances before Blossomsong asks, "how was-"

[Varric]

"Let's have all that settled under the Truthing so there's no... second guessing, yeah?" Varric smiles thinly. 

[NPCs]

The Elder pauses, then nods. "Of course. Whenever you are ready, Seeker."

[Helene Dakesh]

"As you like." 

The spells are cast, with the girls clumping together so the spells can overlap them all, one caster on either side of them.

[NPCs]

"Very good then," Elder Blossomsong says once the spells are cast, cutting Jorim off with a glare. "Please state your names and reason for  being in Golden Green."