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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1971677" data-attributes="member: 13098"><p><em>Also copied on the Yahoo Forum</em></p><p></p><p></p><p>Lord Tannerson greets Li and invites him to a smaller room in the manor. There, the two of them can speak quietly. He listens as Li relates the organization of the gnolls.</p><p></p><p>"Generally gnolls are chaotic creatures that prey upon each other nearly as often as they prey on others. That they work together is somewhat troubling."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"This certainly displays strong leadership. It is an odd tactic though. I wouldn't expect gnolls to think in that manner. If they are using mercenaries, then whoever is leading them is an impressive individual indeed. Ceru saw within their dreams? That is interesting. He uses some strange magic."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"Were you able to search the equipment of any of these gnolls? Perhaps they communicate with some sort of item? Or perhaps they use some other magic?"</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"I appreciate your assessment. You really believe they pose a threat to river trade? If so, then perhaps Stormhaven would have some interest in helping to protect trade as well. I don't know though, they are apparently engaged in war with the sea devils. I doubt not that Two Rivers will be distressed if the gnolls threaten trade. But they might be just as likely to see profit in working with the gnolls. It would really depend on who was in charge of the country at the time. Delve might have some potential. But I doubt they will be willing to devote many resources to such a threat unless the constant threat of the goblins in their mountains has waned lately."</p><p></p><p>Lord Tannerson sighs deeply.</p><p></p><p>"I have spoken with Ceru and Ayla to hear their thoughts on the gnolls. To take control of the river, the gnolls would have to be accomplished at a different set of warfare. The goblins have harassed ships on the river for centuries and they still have not achieved any domination. At some point in the past, the blood of fiends was brought into one of the goblin tribes. Many of the goblins still have a touch of that bloodline and those are harder to overcome. As well, the goblins have always been organized, with the occasional war chief that seizes power of many tribes for a while. The gnolls would have to be more numerous and better led than any of the goblins has ever been. Even then, they would not pose a direct threat to Greerson. The easiest way for the gnolls to reach us would be to pass north on the plains and travel between the mountains and an ancient necropolis. Evil still lurks in that necropolis and I would fear the potential of an undead legion being created from the gnolls if they passed that way. To come from the south would put the gnolls in competition with Two Rivers, Delve, and the goblins. Two Rivers is a wildcard. If the wrong person were currently in control, they might try to strike a temporary bargain with a strong opponent. That could be inconvenient. </p><p></p><p>I am dubious that the gnolls could really control trade on the river. They could certainly make it more troublesome though. But you seem to think that the potential exists for the gnolls to seize control. I would be a fool to ignore that possibility. It sounds as if you are determined to return and deal with the gnolls. As your leige, I have a certain amount of responsibility to you. Before you can return to this endeavor, I would like to hear at least the core elements of your plan for how you plan to deal with the gnolls. You are certainly free to appeal to the people of Greerson to join you. But I will caution you that few of them have the desire to deal with them. With the battle against the giants flaring up again, most of our people are inclined to assist in that conflict. We know the legends of the giants trying to destroy the world, the Thurgon are long-time allies, and the gnolls seem far off right now. But if you can fire their hearts with anger and indignation, you may be able to call upon some assistance. </p><p></p><p>Now, beyond the threat from the gnolls, what are your intentions regarding your companions? Soon they will have completed their sentence and they may not have goals that are in line with yours, or mine. Do you believe the group of you will continue to work together?"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BSF, post: 1971677, member: 13098"] [i]Also copied on the Yahoo Forum[/i] Lord Tannerson greets Li and invites him to a smaller room in the manor. There, the two of them can speak quietly. He listens as Li relates the organization of the gnolls. "Generally gnolls are chaotic creatures that prey upon each other nearly as often as they prey on others. That they work together is somewhat troubling." "This certainly displays strong leadership. It is an odd tactic though. I wouldn't expect gnolls to think in that manner. If they are using mercenaries, then whoever is leading them is an impressive individual indeed. Ceru saw within their dreams? That is interesting. He uses some strange magic." "Were you able to search the equipment of any of these gnolls? Perhaps they communicate with some sort of item? Or perhaps they use some other magic?" "I appreciate your assessment. You really believe they pose a threat to river trade? If so, then perhaps Stormhaven would have some interest in helping to protect trade as well. I don't know though, they are apparently engaged in war with the sea devils. I doubt not that Two Rivers will be distressed if the gnolls threaten trade. But they might be just as likely to see profit in working with the gnolls. It would really depend on who was in charge of the country at the time. Delve might have some potential. But I doubt they will be willing to devote many resources to such a threat unless the constant threat of the goblins in their mountains has waned lately." Lord Tannerson sighs deeply. "I have spoken with Ceru and Ayla to hear their thoughts on the gnolls. To take control of the river, the gnolls would have to be accomplished at a different set of warfare. The goblins have harassed ships on the river for centuries and they still have not achieved any domination. At some point in the past, the blood of fiends was brought into one of the goblin tribes. Many of the goblins still have a touch of that bloodline and those are harder to overcome. As well, the goblins have always been organized, with the occasional war chief that seizes power of many tribes for a while. The gnolls would have to be more numerous and better led than any of the goblins has ever been. Even then, they would not pose a direct threat to Greerson. The easiest way for the gnolls to reach us would be to pass north on the plains and travel between the mountains and an ancient necropolis. Evil still lurks in that necropolis and I would fear the potential of an undead legion being created from the gnolls if they passed that way. To come from the south would put the gnolls in competition with Two Rivers, Delve, and the goblins. Two Rivers is a wildcard. If the wrong person were currently in control, they might try to strike a temporary bargain with a strong opponent. That could be inconvenient. I am dubious that the gnolls could really control trade on the river. They could certainly make it more troublesome though. But you seem to think that the potential exists for the gnolls to seize control. I would be a fool to ignore that possibility. It sounds as if you are determined to return and deal with the gnolls. As your leige, I have a certain amount of responsibility to you. Before you can return to this endeavor, I would like to hear at least the core elements of your plan for how you plan to deal with the gnolls. You are certainly free to appeal to the people of Greerson to join you. But I will caution you that few of them have the desire to deal with them. With the battle against the giants flaring up again, most of our people are inclined to assist in that conflict. We know the legends of the giants trying to destroy the world, the Thurgon are long-time allies, and the gnolls seem far off right now. But if you can fire their hearts with anger and indignation, you may be able to call upon some assistance. Now, beyond the threat from the gnolls, what are your intentions regarding your companions? Soon they will have completed their sentence and they may not have goals that are in line with yours, or mine. Do you believe the group of you will continue to work together?" [/QUOTE]
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