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<blockquote data-quote="Gregor" data-source="post: 5886198" data-attributes="member: 11751"><p><span style="color: Sienna">"Well said Artorias,"</span> says Balan, <span style="color: Sienna">"the motives of the King are unclear, and as you say, he is likely not eager to plunge his nation into another bloody war. The political situation is likely a tad fragmented following the decision to agree to non-aggression with Ragesia: some lords are likely in favor, others opposed and still others eager to see Ragesia crush the Seaquen in response for the blight of refugees that fled across their lands in search of the Lyceum."</span></p><p></p><p>Kiernan, the head of the war department, fills a tankard of ale and stands up to begin pointing at the map. <span style="color: Teal">"I think we've heard enough of politics. The heroes know what we are asking of them and we can only hope that they succeed. If you will all now turn your attention to the map, we can discuss some other matters."</span> He takes a drink and smooths out the large map:</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Teal">"As you are aware, Seaquen and the Lyceum lay to the south of Idemmer Wood and the marshes which follow. Bresk lays on the banks of the Nasham River which cuts right through the Kingdom of Dassen. While Seaquen was being struck by a bizarre winter hurricane, weather in Dassen and further north has been terribly and unusually cold. If you'll recall from our war council meeting, we believe this to be connected to the damaged Torch of the Burning Sky. The temperature here already taking a downward turn in Seaquen, and it looks like it will snow within a week, even though winter should be coming to an end soon. The Nasham River that runs north through</span></p><p><span style="color: Teal">most of Dassen has frozen, whereas the King’s Road, while normally an easy highway, is currently buried under snow and would be difficult passage. You with me so far?"</span> He takes another sip.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Teal">"By horse or drawn wagon, you should be able to make it to the edge of the Idemmer Wood within 2 days. After that, any small village along the shores of the Nasham should be able to sell you shoes for your horses which will allow them to run along the frozen river which is used in times of winter when the road snows over. It should be about 120 miles from that point which you should easily cover in another 3 days. That should put you at the gates of Bresk."</span></p><p><span style="color: Teal"></span></p><p><span style="color: Teal">"While I have the map in front of you, this is probably a good opportunity to bring you up to speed on the war intelligence I've gathered via sendings from my contacts in the resistance."</span> He begins to point to different places as he explains.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Teal">"Gate Pass is still a battleground, with the Second Ragesian Army now controlling several districts, and interestingly, Shahalesti forces working to aid the city’s defense from the other side. Shahalesti and Ragesia are also battling in the northern reaches of Shahalesti, as the Fourth Ragesian Army heads for Nacaan, capital of the northern Shahalesti state ... its to the East of what is represented here on the map. The Ragesians apparently plan to join up their two armies after conquering Gate Pass, in order to drive for Calanis, the Shahalesti capital." </span> He takes a sip to wet his mouth. <span style="color: Teal">"Simeon, anything else you want to mention?"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: DimGray">"We have been studying the remains of Lee Sidoneth's Orb of Storms and have come to some interesting conclusions. We have sent a group of agents to the Monastery of Two Winds, on the border of Ostalin and Sindaire, following clues that suggest the monastery might have been involved in the hurricane plot. We are not sure what they will learn, but I'll keep you informed. We have also employed another group, recruited by General Xavious, and sent them to find any evidence about the fate of the Torch of the Burning Sky. As you will recall, our ambassador from Sindaire believed he knew where the Torch was and that Leska is in desperate search for it. Our agents are following his leads."</span> Simeon pauses before continuing. <span style="color: DimGray">"I tell you these things because you are key agents in this war for resistance against the Empire. We need your help more desperately than anyone elses and I have every faith that you'll be able to convince King Steppengard that alliance with Ragesia is a fool's errand and that by allying with Seaquen and the arcane might of the Lyceum, we all stand a greater chance of coming out of this alive."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: DimGray">"The Lyceum will pay for your horses and we will ensure that your house is kept secure and under guard while you are away. It is imperative that you leave in the morning and I leave the decision as to whether you bring Balan along, with you." </span></p><p></p><p>[GM]The map of the Kingdom of Dassen has been shared via Google Documents. [/GM]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gregor, post: 5886198, member: 11751"] [COLOR="Sienna"]"Well said Artorias,"[/COLOR] says Balan, [COLOR="Sienna"]"the motives of the King are unclear, and as you say, he is likely not eager to plunge his nation into another bloody war. The political situation is likely a tad fragmented following the decision to agree to non-aggression with Ragesia: some lords are likely in favor, others opposed and still others eager to see Ragesia crush the Seaquen in response for the blight of refugees that fled across their lands in search of the Lyceum."[/COLOR] Kiernan, the head of the war department, fills a tankard of ale and stands up to begin pointing at the map. [COLOR="Teal"]"I think we've heard enough of politics. The heroes know what we are asking of them and we can only hope that they succeed. If you will all now turn your attention to the map, we can discuss some other matters."[/COLOR] He takes a drink and smooths out the large map: [COLOR="Teal"]"As you are aware, Seaquen and the Lyceum lay to the south of Idemmer Wood and the marshes which follow. Bresk lays on the banks of the Nasham River which cuts right through the Kingdom of Dassen. While Seaquen was being struck by a bizarre winter hurricane, weather in Dassen and further north has been terribly and unusually cold. If you'll recall from our war council meeting, we believe this to be connected to the damaged Torch of the Burning Sky. The temperature here already taking a downward turn in Seaquen, and it looks like it will snow within a week, even though winter should be coming to an end soon. The Nasham River that runs north through most of Dassen has frozen, whereas the King’s Road, while normally an easy highway, is currently buried under snow and would be difficult passage. You with me so far?"[/COLOR] He takes another sip. [COLOR="Teal"]"By horse or drawn wagon, you should be able to make it to the edge of the Idemmer Wood within 2 days. After that, any small village along the shores of the Nasham should be able to sell you shoes for your horses which will allow them to run along the frozen river which is used in times of winter when the road snows over. It should be about 120 miles from that point which you should easily cover in another 3 days. That should put you at the gates of Bresk." "While I have the map in front of you, this is probably a good opportunity to bring you up to speed on the war intelligence I've gathered via sendings from my contacts in the resistance."[/COLOR] He begins to point to different places as he explains. [COLOR="Teal"]"Gate Pass is still a battleground, with the Second Ragesian Army now controlling several districts, and interestingly, Shahalesti forces working to aid the city’s defense from the other side. Shahalesti and Ragesia are also battling in the northern reaches of Shahalesti, as the Fourth Ragesian Army heads for Nacaan, capital of the northern Shahalesti state ... its to the East of what is represented here on the map. The Ragesians apparently plan to join up their two armies after conquering Gate Pass, in order to drive for Calanis, the Shahalesti capital." [/COLOR] He takes a sip to wet his mouth. [COLOR="Teal"]"Simeon, anything else you want to mention?"[/COLOR] [COLOR="DimGray"]"We have been studying the remains of Lee Sidoneth's Orb of Storms and have come to some interesting conclusions. We have sent a group of agents to the Monastery of Two Winds, on the border of Ostalin and Sindaire, following clues that suggest the monastery might have been involved in the hurricane plot. We are not sure what they will learn, but I'll keep you informed. We have also employed another group, recruited by General Xavious, and sent them to find any evidence about the fate of the Torch of the Burning Sky. As you will recall, our ambassador from Sindaire believed he knew where the Torch was and that Leska is in desperate search for it. Our agents are following his leads."[/COLOR] Simeon pauses before continuing. [COLOR="DimGray"]"I tell you these things because you are key agents in this war for resistance against the Empire. We need your help more desperately than anyone elses and I have every faith that you'll be able to convince King Steppengard that alliance with Ragesia is a fool's errand and that by allying with Seaquen and the arcane might of the Lyceum, we all stand a greater chance of coming out of this alive."[/COLOR] [COLOR="DimGray"]"The Lyceum will pay for your horses and we will ensure that your house is kept secure and under guard while you are away. It is imperative that you leave in the morning and I leave the decision as to whether you bring Balan along, with you." [/COLOR] [GM]The map of the Kingdom of Dassen has been shared via Google Documents. [/GM] [/QUOTE]
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