The devil answers Poljen directly, "About a day ago, with a dozen others. Fairly standard gear from what I saw, thick armor and decent quality weaponry. Most of them seemed to be, well, at least not novices, though I was not impressed. There was one cleric of low strength among them, and at least one arcane user."
The drow will relay what she knows of Diderius with that of Lia may be though also confusion given how rare deathless are, saying, "I can't see him going through this process over becoming a lich, if he summons devils to serve him. Honestly, the only ones I know who even make habit of creating deathless are Aerenal elves." Zarra was intrigued though, given the rarity of the process and how one is filled with radiant instead if necrotic energy.
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In response to Zarra's comments, Jazgorog shrugs and states. "The man prided himself on neutrality and practicality. Frankly speaking, devilkin make the best servants among those not native to this plane, and from what I understand, being a deathless is considerably more pleasant for mortals than the alternative. The typical Lich loses out on all the pleasures life has to offer among other things. The man managed to screw up some in both regards, but that's his problem."
"One thing you need to understand if you are to get anywhere little drow. The energy behind mortal life is not inherently good or evil. The same holds true for the energy behind death. I am considered evil by most, and yet can wield healing magics, only a little, but still. For someone who walks the line in between, wielding both energy sources is a relatively simple matter."
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Perry nods in agreement as Jazgorog finishes speaking to Zarra. "Jazgorog, you seem like an alright dude even if people call you evil. Honestly, even if you hadn't gotten us to agree to destroying this deathless fellow, my patron would have probably asked me to help deal with this anyway," Perry shrugs. "She tends not to like those who cheat the natural cycle of death."
"Alright, one last question and we'll be on our way here. Will you ever attack us while we are on this quest for you? I can't imagine you would given how much you want to get out of here, but I want to make absolutely sure."
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Velon is interested to hear this last part. Perhaps the devils aren't truly evil. No matter, they will fulfill the contract or, if an innocent soul gets between them and doing so, they will kill these devils instead.
Once Perry is finished talking Velon simply says "Alright, let's move in" and gestures to the next door. "Stay on your guard. Zarra, would you lead and check for traps, etc. As always?" Velon will insist on being the last to exit, keeping a close eye on the devils and shutting the door behind him as he exists. He is ready to channel some of his stronger divine powers if they give any trouble.
Tazskan, frowns when hearing Velon, mention that the Devil's may not be evil after all.
However turns into a big grin, on hearing what happens to the devils, if an innocent soul gets caught up.
Tazskan, is second last to exit, but lingers, also keeping a weary eye on the devils, and double checking that the door is closed behind them all.
"Is it going to be the eastern door this time Velon,"? He says quietly to him.
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Zarra will nod, pondering what was said by Jazgorog, and considering how the devil's manner could be disarming as she tried to decide how much he could be trusted.
She will take the lead, as instructed by Velon, so as to check for traps and help the party avoid any hazards which might appear before them. Zarra will hope to avoid death, as to her companions.
Specific Action: An Insight check on all that had been said by the devils, and Perception rolls for any traps.