Discussion for a Kingdom of ashes OOC II

[AIM-54]

3) A combination wall of packed earth on the bottom, and wood on top would have 150 HP per section, be 20 feet high, and cost 250800, total. For all intents and purposes, you'd take an average of the DR, rounding up, which would be 4. A decent wall.


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In general, you need the wall to control access to the camp--packed earth can do that, at least in part. However, adding a wooden wall would be a great idea. The Duke is going to pursue option 3 (barring your objections), assuming he can utilize some of his connections to acquire some funds, even as a loan. What do you guys think?

I concur, I think option 3 is the best, unless something comes up where we can get option 4
If we do have any extra items and whatnot, we might consider selling them (as mentioned in conjunction with option 1) to help the duke out where we can. Dunno if that was already assumed or not.

Also playing this weekend=good. I shall endeavor to have my SoP squad ideas completed by then.

 

[The_Universe]

day 6 -Speech to Hywrl (Xath w/help from all)-

free oceanis, king bad, we rebels, new queen, amnesty for blue mages

I'd actually like to see this, as well. Is somebody working on it?

 

[The_Universe]

I concur, I think option 3 is the best, unless something comes up where we can get option 4
If we do have any extra items and whatnot, we might consider selling them (as mentioned in conjunction with option 1) to help the duke out where we can. Dunno if that was already assumed or not.

Also playing this weekend=good. I shall endeavor to have my SoP squad ideas completed by then.

Selling any and all unused items is a great idea. Since they're going into a relatively small market, even if you get rid of them, you can be relatively certain that they're still being used for your cause.

 

[The_Universe]

I have opened a new thread in the "Playing the Game" portion of the boards here at EN world for the editing of the "Breakfast Club" document. The address is below:
http://www.enworld.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1504304#post1504304

Make any adjustments/changes to what you would/did say (same font, different color), and then post the ENTIRETY of the new document in your reply. I don't want to have to reassemble the whole thing. This is all in-character discussion, but there are places where that can be ignored (such as Jeremiah actually thinking what Justice says/does).

Have fun! As soon as all of you are done with it, we'll put it back in a word document, and send it on to those who aren't using the boards.

 

[Laurel]

Input from Duke is very welcome here- sicne he knows how this works, and possibly what strings to pull and such

day 5 -Letter to Noble's Council sent (need to see this).

To whom it may concern:
It has no doubt reached your ears by now that the city of Oceanus has fallen to vast forces bearing the banner of the Bluestar. The Barony of Hyrwl has taken in all refugees with open arms, yet our limited resources have put a strain on maintaining such a large group. At last estimates, the Barony now supports upwards of thirteen thousand people.
The Barony of Hyrwl also writes with glad tidings. The heir of the Woodshadow has shown herself at last and has come to take control of her legacy. I, L'Aurel Woodshadow, now serves as ruler of the newly expanded Barony after the untimely death of the King's appointed Baron Edriss Kiva.
In response to the onslaught of the Kingdom and the king's running to the North, the Army of the Phoenix has pledged to take back the city of Oceanus. I now ask the Nobles Council for aid to help those who wish to stand for the rightful throne, and to stand for a Council with the voice of the kingdom. Signed in view of the Light, L'Aurel Woodshadow Baroness Hyrwl

day 5 -Letter to Rhynn Family sent

(need to see this).

To whom it may concern:
It has no doubt reached your ears by now that the city of Oceanus has fallen to vast forces bearing the banner of the Bluestar. The Barony of Hyrwl has taken in all refugees with open arms, yet our limited resources have put a strain on maintaining such a large group. At last estimates, the Barony now supports upwards of thirteen thousand people.
The Barony of Hyrwl also writes with glad tidings. The heir of the Woodshadow has shown herself at last and has come to take control of her legacy. I, L'Aurel Woodshadow, now serves as ruler of the newly expanded Barony after the untimely death of the King's appointed Baron Edriss Kiva.
In response to the onslaught of the Kingdom and the king running to the North, the Army of the Phoenix has pledged to take back the city of Oceanus. I now ask the Rhynn family for aid to help those who wish to stand for the rightful throne, and against all of those who stand against it. Signed in view of the Light, L'Aurel Woodshadow Baroness Hyrwl

day 6 -Speech to Hywrl (Xath w/help from all)-

free oceanis, king bad, we rebels, new queen, amnesty for blue mages

With all of us, Duke, and Korienne (if he will) standing up on balacony::L'Aurel, “People of Hyrwl and New Oceanus! Soon your homes will be free of these invaders thanks to the Army of the Phoenix! We have sent word beyond our walls to tell our story and plead our cause for aid while the king is too busy in the north. We have asked all –ALL- willing to join us in this fight against this plague that is spreading. Many of you have heard the words and wisdom of Lady Xath (or whatever full name she has/is using) who will tell you now what has been proposed and agreed upon” - obviously in more eloquent speech and more Xathy-

 

[The_Universe]

See, I'm Satan's Onion

To whom it may concern:
It has no doubt reached your ears by now that the city of Oceanus has fallen to vast forces bearing the banner of the Bluestar. The Barony of Hyrwl has taken in all refugees with open arms. Yet, the limited resources that the barony has to offer have been severely strained by attempting to sustain such a large group. At last estimates, a tiny portion of the Barony now supports upwards of thirteen thousand people.
The King's appointed baron, one Edriss Kiva, fell in battle, after defeating a strange doppelganger. Before his death, he passed on orders from the King: as the throne pursues a fruitless war in the North, the barony is free to gather what resources it can to free Oceanus, and defend the rest of the kingdom on its own. Thus, from the Palace of the Woodshadow in Hyrwl, the Baroness L'Aurel Woodshadow and the Duke Nayen Greyclaw call out for aid from those who would defend their people. We have seen the dark invader, and they remain gathered in our sovereign city, even as the throne sends over half of our defenses to the frozen North, beyond our reach.
An amry already gathers in the Barony of Hyrwl, centered in a city of refugees. Send us your warriors, your freedom fighters, your gathered strength--for here we will stop this strange enemy, or the kingdom shall fall.
In view of the Light,
Baroness L'Aurel Woodshadow, Duke Nayen Greyclaw.

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Lord Rhynn,

An army gathers in the Alder's Forest in defense of the true throne, a subject that has been of great interest to you in the past. Our enemy is poised to extinguish the flames of freedom that even now burn in this long-abandoned barony. We require aid to free Oceanus, and then to turn our sights on greater enemies.
We have found the true leader of the invasion, and believe we can remedy the taint that has overtaken our ancient throne. The potential for reward for both your person and your cause is incalculable, as a grateful people wait for sustenance. The house of Rhynn need not be the only to benefit from defending the free peoples of this kingdom. If, from the ashes, a Phoneix should rise, those that fanned the flames of righteous war could and would be well rewarded.
There is a single leader we all serve, and it is to her service that you are called.
In view of the Light,
L'Aurel et. al.

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[The_Universe]

The above are just my/The Duke's ideas, and should not be taken as final in any way, shape or form. I'll let you guys deal with the speech in more detail on your own.

As far as I know, the plan is still to start with playing Jaine's arrival (triumphant or otherwise), and then go from there. If you want to stage a mission into Oceanus first, we'll play that first--I just need to know what's up.

 

[Laurel]

As far as I know, the plan is still to start with playing Jaine's arrival (triumphant or otherwise), and then go from there. If you want to stage a mission into Oceanus first, we'll play that first--I just need to know what's up.

If we are hoping to get cannon balls or info. or money out of Oceanus, then it has to happen first --as it would be happening earlier then day 25--
So my vote is for a trip into Oceanus first (time line and game wise)

 

[AIM-54]

The above are just my/The Duke's ideas, and should not be taken as final in any way, shape or form. I'll let you guys deal with the speech in more detail on your own.

As far as I know, the plan is still to start with playing Jaine's arrival (triumphant or otherwise), and then go from there. If you want to stage a mission into Oceanus first, we'll play that first--I just need to know what's up.

Jaine's arriving around the 25th day, correct?

I propose that we do run a mission into Oceanus, something basic, recon, maybe hit a target of opportunity, or rescue those elves, if nothing else than for morale purposes. So, hopefully, it doesn't end up taking 8 hours and leaving the arrival etc for another session

Also, I would like to confirm that Kaereth will be training some monks. I have this fabulous image of him calmly meditating facing a semi-circle of recruits who are slightly confused by the beginnings of the training...two or three days of learning about ki and another zen goodness...

 

[The_Universe]

Who is the Drizzle?

I got my .pdf of SBG to work! This time, it is clearly in your benefit: all of the prices listed recieve a general discount of 17% (due to the presence of a nearby monster lair, and the fact that the forest makes you relatively easy to attack). I believe the 10% discount for wood has already been figured in. Thus, the option 4 would only cost around 250000 GP, and option 3 would cost about 210,000 GP. That's a little better...

As for Jeremiah's question, Jaine's messenger arrives on Day 25--you could concievably try to retrieve her any time after that. Jaine herself would not arrive (unless captured or delayed) until day 32.