Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Friday January 1st, 2016 1:16:11 PM
"That is true." Anna says to Tinker. "If we can get the Eagle Regiment to pull out that would certainly put a stop to his current enlarged person assault strategy. Without the magic to fuel this and the siege engines kept stilled by the grace of Ffloy the city should be able to hold off long enough for Neutronis's duplicity to be exposed and things set right. I agree with Tinker that we should try to convince the Eagle leadership."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Friday January 1st, 2016 5:33:40 PM
Michael looks at Tinker in Awe! the dwarf is a known for his keeping his own counsel almost as much as he is for his utility with locks. This well though out and well spoken outburst is both uncharacteristic and so like Tinker that it's almost surreal.
[/b]Uh...yeah...What Tinker says....we can hide what we know and go back to camp...maybe get a private word with the Eagle commander or something...or maybe try to get a message to them...or maybe a sending spell? hmmmm...
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Sunday January 3rd, 2016 3:24:13 PM
[b] Hmmmmm....if we can get the Eagle Fist to pull out it would seriously put a crimp in Nutroinis' plans and also, not that it means much we would have a 3/5's majority to call a Quorum and out power hungry monster.
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 29/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday January 3rd, 2016 9:18:51 PM
Tinker nods; his thoughts exactly.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) Monday January 4th, 2016 9:02:37 PM "Well, my instincts tell me to get us out of here while the getting is good. I do like the idea of informing the Eagle Commander before we leave, just in case we can't get him to meet somewhere else. But that means going back without a means to inform Commander Constance of what we found.
And do we bring this poor bloke along? How do we get it to the Eagle Commander? How do we disguise it?
If you guys can solve these three things, then I agree to sneak back and pay a visit to the Eagle Commander."
The Fog of War Monday January 4th, 2016 9:22:27 PM
(Welcome back everyone! I had intended to post more here, but my family surprised me with a snowboarding trip to Santa Fe, so I didn't. =D )
Tinker and Nikolai discuss briefly the merits of informing Captain Palance. Niko points out she might not be able to do much, and he is likely correct. A bit of thought, and Tinker too remembers how desperate Palance seemed at the time.
However, help isn't what Tinker wants to secure, but rather the truth.
Anna considers spreading the truth of the matter, which as explained by the Oathbound of Ffloy, is that Neutronis engineered the entire conflict. Michael thinks along the same lines, but the problem with Anna's suggestion is that one or two strong willed officers might resist such spells and their whole plan unfurls.
Thak considers his life for the past three months. The operation to turn back the giants was successful, and exacted a high toll on the Fist. Neutronis didn't say much other than general moral driven speeches, and left his officers to handle the rest. Bear regiment, in particular, was brutal about quelling any open hostility to Neutronis or his plans. Those few conscientious observers were sent back to guard home bases or tosses in a cell to await the outcome of the war.
"Noble sirs!", asks Tinker. "What of the other armies!?"
Uriah shakes his head sadly.
"We observe them in our dreams, but they are too far. The Pirates of Jack won't amass a land force, and the rest of the Freestaters League would rather see Alithmars army bloodied before helping. There's no love between them and the Aisuldurian Empire, to whom which Alithmar belongs."
Ezrah adds in, "They'll arrive, but not in time."
As the Fist discusses theeir plans, Ezrah cuts back in.
"You could try to alert the Eagle captain, but you do not need to risk yourselves personally. We can allow you to contact him with a spell in the morning. Neutronis and his men will fail in their bid. Ffloy has shown us this much. The problem is that Neutronis, as he is now, is beyond our reach while we maintain our vigil. We have a final miracle to play, but it will leave us defenseless."
Zacharia takes a deep breath and sighs.
"We need you with us in Alithmar tomorrow, when Neutronis shatters our walls and sacks the city."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 59/59 CMD Monday January 4th, 2016 10:09:46 PM
"Is there no way to stop that? What can we do against his entire army? I feel like the Eagle company may listen but I don't see them moving against him directly even if they believe us."
Prudence Gundle Monday January 4th, 2016 10:51:54 PM
Pru is looking increasingly worried. "What do you want us to do?" she asked. "We want to help, but there are only eight of us. Against an army. I can't help but think that we're better off trying to negotiate, or at least play for time."
Thak Val Zsing (Lewis) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 1:13:48 AM "Whatever we do, we'll need show most care around the Bears. They're the commander's most brutal supporters" Thak adds sagely.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Tuesday January 5th, 2016 5:29:15 PM
(OOC: Sorry that I was so late in posting. I meant to post yesterday, but I had to travel home from my parents house as I was there for vacation and I fell asleep and got into a fight with my wife...long story...anyway here is my post)
Anna listens to what the clerics have to say. "There is no way to stop the sacking of the city? We will protect you to the best of our abilities if it comes to playing your final miracles, but as my comrades have said, we are but 8 against an army. Maybe we should try to use the means to contact the Eagles over distance?" She questions
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 29/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 6:51:32 PM
Tinker thinks Anna has the right of it, the city will fall and the Agents can't stop it. It is frustrating, but the mission is to save the Fist. In order to do that, they now clearly need to take down Nutronis' reputation. And the best place the Agents can do that is between the clerics of Ffloy and the armies of Nutronis!
"I have a large sack. I say we stuff the corpse in the sack and hot foot it to the city. In the morning we try to reduce Nutronis' army by magically speaking with the Eagle Regiment Commander. And then we get ready to defend the clerics from anyone who tries to hurt them until they can bring off their miracle."
He looks to Nikolai for the final decision, but the dwarf clearly feels this is the honorable and correct choice.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 10:40:18 PM
OOC: it is still dawn, I think.
IC: 'Tis a pickle they are in, indeed.
"Well, staying out here we won't be able to do much. Neutronis will have us in shackles before we spread the word very far. And since two Regiments are in on the deal anyway, the odds of us making it far are even slimmer. I think we should indeed take our chances inside the city. Hopefully we'll have time to contact the Eagle Commander from there even today."
Nikolai asks the three, "How do we get into the city? Neutronis must have all the gates watched pretty closely. Direct us to where we need to go and have a safe escort ready for us. I don't want to be dragged through the city accused as spies."
Nikolai points at Tinker's sack. "Hardly very respectful of the dead, but I don't see any other way either."
Nikolai asks about that Sanctuary spell as well. "Could be very useful in getting past any sentries..
WIth that, the Fist prepares to hike it to the city, following any directions the clerics of Ffloy give.
The Fog of War Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:02:23 PM
The Oathbound seem relieved there isn't much resistance to their plea. Uriah, seemingly unaware of personal space, embraces Prudence. Ezrah and Zachariah follow suit, gathering Tinker and Trayvin close as well.
They smell of pumpkin spice and raisin.
"The city and it's people are not the same thing. Do not forget there is an army of defenders protecting their homes. It is not eight against an army. It is an army against Alithmar, eight capable agents, and a three of Ffloys best negotiators."
Nikolai starts laying out the plans for a cunning entrance to the city, and Uriah nods sagely.
"Or, young monk, Oathbound Zachariah can simply teleport us back inside. He's got a bit of wizard about him, that one."
Zachariah winks and offers his hand.
"Gather around, and we will enter the city."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 59/59 CMD Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:14:54 PM
"Well, if you put it that way the odds don't seem quite so bad." Trayvin shrugs his shoulders. "They seem to have a plan, and as long as that plan involves us helping both the city and the Fist, I'm in."
"And if you have any more of that pumpkin raisin spice bread, breakfast sounds nice too."
Prudence Gundle d20+10=29 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:26:37 PM
"Oof!" As politely as possible, Pru extracates herself from the embrace. It seems a strange gesture to her, so she tries to think about what kind of spell might involve smearing your target with pumpkin spice and raisin. (Spellcraft 29.)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 12:42:06 AM
Michael is quiet during all of this. He will follow his Thumb to the gates of the abyss if need be. Entering a city of the God Ga'al is....hard. Entering it to defend the "lives" of the wretches dominated by Ga'al is harder still. He thinks it must be like protecting the life of the man who killed a loved one. Hard...so hard. The life of a mercenary is a hard one though. "if I can do this, will it make me a better person? or will it condemn me for protecting that which I hate? He sighs. then speaks aloud as he joins with the rest of the crew. In for a copper, in for a pound. He takes the hand of his brothers to each side of him and closes his eyes, willing the shaking away with the strength he draws from his companions.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 1:48:20 PM
Anna grabs the hand of the closest fist-mate who is already joined with someone in the chain starting with the clerics.
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