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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Toric_Arthendain" data-source="post: 1264499" data-attributes="member: 9833">OOC:  Sorry for the lack of posting.  With the holiday season upon us, I've had my attention on other things.  I'll keep the game running at a slower rate during the rest of December and then pick up the pace after the New Year.IC:Abandoned Barn Outside TaranLodren stares at Gilbie for a few moments and then grins.  "Sides are a relative thing, Master Halfling.  What 'side' I am on depends on the moment and the circumstances.  The fact is that I don't particularly like the Kazadar, which isn't to say everyone living in the empire.  I'm talking about the hard-line Kazadars.  The military commanders, the government officials, those sort of people.  The common folk, the merchants, laborers, and even many of the soldiers aren't such bad people.  They're just trying make a living.  Frankly, given my profession, the sort of trouble that you all represent is bad for business.  Things are stable now, even if those in charge aren't particularly good people.  Throwing things into chaos will only cause problems in that regard.  Its going to take more persuading for me to offer any sort of help.  And contrary to what the fair elf says, talking here is as safe as anywhere.  My associates will alert us to any trouble heading our way.  So, what is the whole story here?  Who are you working for?  And what is it you want from me?"King Osbourne's CampAfter spending the day resting, Dolfuur and Trent find themselves summoned to King Osbourne's tent around nightfall."I hope you both are feeling better but I wanted to find out what your plans are?  As for myself, I can't wait too much longer to take out the Kazadar.  The prisoner you brought in has given me valuable information on the strength of the army in this area.  Unfortunately, to wait much longer, will jeopardize my position.  We risk discovery every hour we wait here in this valley.  Therefore, it is my intention to attack the keep north of Taran at dawn three days from now.  The day after tomorrow at dusk, I will move my troops into position.  The following morning, just before dawn, we will launch the attack.  At the same time, another portion of my forces will descend on Taran and wipe out any resistance met there.  I just wish I could find out what your companions are doing in town now.  Maybe they've contacted Lodren..."</blockquote>

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