Heroes, Inc.: Kryptgarden

[kirinke]

"Shando, that might not be such a good idea. Remember, we still have those fiendpires to deal with and such a project just screams ambush. What if we hold this celebration and we're attacked? Instead of the public opinion going our way, it will further shift away." she shook her head. "The logistics of protecting all of those people makes my head ache and if they panic.... Gods. It'll be a nightmare and a quagmire all rolled up into one unpleasant package."

 

[Hawkeye]

"Shando, that might not be such a good idea. Remember, we still have those fiendpires to deal with and I am not entirely convinced of Aiden Zarun's innocence and such a project just screams ambush. What if we hold this celebration and we're attacked? Instead of the public opinion going our way, it will further shift away." she shook her head. "The logistics of protecting all of those people makes my head ache and if they panic.... Gods. It'll be a nightmare and a quagmire all rolled up into one unpleasant package."

"So we should gather the most powerful of us together to either make a tempting target for our enemies to attack or a place to keep us away from those that we are to protect? It is a safe assumption that our enemies will attack the city again. Are we to take action to protect those best able to protect themselves, or an action that would mean when an attack comes to the crowd, we are there and prepared for them. I truly hate to make the suggestion, Ilmater forgive me, but it may be a way to bring our enemies to a place of our time and choosing."

Hawkeye

 

[Steve Gorak]

"I just had another idea," Timrin says excitedly, "perhaps we could return to Sarkon and focus on the hideout you just uncovered. We could slowly view back through time and maybe learn how those fiendpires were being created and perhaps catch a glimpse of who else might be involved?"

Looking at Timrin, Murdoch adds: "On that note, maybe we can get some insight how to free Peregion's soul from Kurin. If we scry far enough in time, we should see what's involved with the bonding ritual. Maggie, maybe you'll be able to infer something from what we see. Besides, we now know where their base is, we'll just need to find when Kurin created the ritual."

Again, thinking out loud: "We need more solid intelligence on the movements of Kurin and his fiendpire army." Looking at Fin and Athelia respectively , "Would your animal friends or your celestial companions be able to spy on them? Athelia, I believe you mentioned that some of your companions could freely teleport. That could be very useful..."

Addressing all the group at once: "We have two separate battles to fight: the fiendpire army and the public opinion of the city's poor. Isn't it convenient that we need to split our ressources to fight these battles? This is likely what our ennemies want." Murdoch's eyes suddently light up. He looks at Maggie. "Hmm, what if...I wonder if this would be possible...Maggie, could we hire the wayfarer's guild to bring the Zarkon vewing device to our stronghold? We could then scry on Zarun and Kunin's pasts, to see if they are acting in concert. Who knows, maybe we'll get some insight on the geater scemes of things. Besides, by having this device here, we'd be able to coordinate all of our activities from one location"

 

[kirinke]

Alethia looked very reluctant as she said this. "I hate this, but Shando may be right. No matter what we do, we're nailed to a wall with adamantine," she looked at Aleena, troubled beyond belief. Not even the demon is happy about it.

"If we have a celebration, security is going to have to be tight and any speeches you do, I suggest having both of my archon friends be present at your side throughout. That will help discredit some of Aiden's claims against you."

She looked at Murdoch. "While the Archon's can teleport at will, they can only teleport themselves and around 50 extra pounds. Because of what they are, Lantern Archon's make poor spies, but excellent messengers and heralds." she smiled wryly at her two glowing friends hovering nearby.

"I am not going to place them or my other friends in a situation beyond their abilities to handle Murdoch." she looked rueful, remembering her now deceased animal companion of many years, felled by a Sharite arrow. "At least, as best as I am able to do so."

ooc:
Would Alethia know about the sanctify the wicked spell and how it works? KNOWLEDGE RELIGION 10 + 2 = 12

 

[frostrune]

Timrin does now stand and turn back toward his companions.

"You all talk as if this celebration will rival Goldennight... IF we are to have one at all."

Turning back to Aleena, "My Lady, if you are to do this I would suggest something short and to the point; no parades, no pageantry. The political battle lines in this conflict are clearly drawn. Aiden's sway appears supernatural. There is nothing I see in this minor 'victory' that will draw the populous to your banner. It may make some take pause or reconsider their accusations but not flip them to our side."

"It would be irresponsible not to issue a warning and ready our neighbors but I think it equally foolish to put this on a pedestal where it does not belong. To hype this attack means you must almost 'wish' for it to come just validate your platform."

"What if this force teleports away or melts back into the forrest? We will all look like fools and play right into Aiden's hands."

"As always the choice is yours, my Lady. I will do as you command." <Timrin bows respectfully>

OOC: I'm pretty sure we already learned that the Sarkon device is not transportable.

 

[Hypersmurf]

OOC: I'm pretty sure we already learned that the Sarkon device is not transportable.

OOC: Yup, via Commune. Not even a Wish will do it.

 

[DM_Matt]

Aleena tries to address everyone's concerns

"I agree that an enormous celebration is impossible to secure and too big to compared to what it is celebrating. I also agree that we need to do something for the poor. The purpose of the event should be to gather the powerful to access their resources, as well as as way to lobby the Hidden Lords, most of whom should be there. There we will also arrange a charitable initiative as well, collecting donations from those present. It is nonetheles vital, however, that we give the leaders hope and show what we HAVE accomplished thusfar. This will rally my base of support as well as appeal to th emasses as word of our deeds travel.

Security should not be that difficult, and I'd like in fact for you all to be guests. The city can provide ample guards to suppliament the others your company can provide, and many of the weathy and powerful of waterdeep are mighty in their own right. We'll have an arms cache on hand if poeple need to defend themselves. "

 

[kirinke]

"Alright. It sounds good. If you don't mind, I'd like my celestials and blink dog to be in the crowd as well. Their senses are very keen and they are far more intelligent than they appear. They can give us advance warning of potential unpleasantness and help the guards control the crowd, should they get out of hand. The crows can also act as aerial scouts. All of my celestials as well as the blink dog can understand and communicate in celestial and sylvan. A few, like the crows and wolves can understand and speak in common as well, though I'd like that particular fact remain amongst ourselves." she said with a wry grin.

"Milady? If we do manage to free your father's soul, it is very likely that the taint from Kurin will have ruined him as a paladin. That can be addressed by sanctify the wicked spell. The only catch is, that it has to be cast by a truly lawful and good cleric, at least if you want your father to be elligable to be a paladin. The spell purifies the spirit, though it takes as much as a year to do so and you need a diamond at worth at least 5,000 gold pieces to house the spirit." Alethia supplied helpfully.

 

[Steve Gorak]

OOC: Yup, via Commune. Not even a Wish will do it.

OCC: What about a permanent gate from our stronghold to the device? We could have some fortification built around it for added protection.

 

[DM_Matt]

OCC: What about a permanent gate from our stronghold to the device? We could have some fortification built around it for added protection.

Extremely pricey, but perhaps worth a try.