Kessel sits down in his most familiar office, and consults with the rest of the Lortmils staff.
"Concerning the situation with the one known to us as Darkness. There has been rumor that he has been kidnapped."
"The FBI has managed to dredge up some reports from our allies concerning that," David GnomeWorks says, throwing a folder onto a long oak table. "That rumor has been confirmed in several ways."
Kessel nods. "Very well, then. Mary, Mordan - what can we do about this?"
Mordan Kikane is the first to speak up. "The technology we have come up with from downstairs could be limited in it's usefulness in a hostage situation. We've got lots of technology that can hit large areas, but nothing too selective. We'll work on coming up with something, though. If anything, we have the warbots."
Mary Hutchinson nods at Mordan's words, and turns to Kessel once the technological advisor is finished. "We have the military to support any covert operations going into the Baklunish Confederation. We can give anyone else going in sufficient backup to let them get in, get the guy we're after, and get out. If necessary, I think that it would be possible to drop a few antimatter missiles..."
Diane Rethark interrupts. "No. No antimatter. The area covered there is too large. We cannot risk anything large scale here."
"Very well, nuclear advisor." Mary says with a wave of her hand. "No antimatter. However, I think that we have sufficient manpower to back up the Archcleric in whatever manner he requires."
Kessel nods. "It's settled, then. I will contact the cleric now."
Kessel sends a telepathic message to Archcleric Hazen of the Kevellond League.
<<Greetings, my friend and ally. My advisors believe that we can assist you in the mission to help the one known as Darkness. How much of our manpower do you require for this operation?>>