Island Empire Part 2, Mermaid's Rest

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

"Then it is agreed, the ships will make the attack as planned by Lts. Lockspur and Vasa at noon today?" Geofffrey asks. "I would also propose that the ships start using the pumps and fire hoses within the next hour with the wind and heat to come one hour before the ships actually make the attack. That should give us plenty of time to slip around behind the compound." Pausing briefly to consider the other comments Geoffrey then adds "No the only item on the agenda is to help Captain Marin and deal with the unnatural forces at work here at Mermaids Rest. But i would be remiss in not stating that it must be rooted out lock stock and barrel, if not by the sword then by fire. It can not be permitted to go on, so after Master Allois is secured then if necessay the entire compound will be fired if that is the only way in which to deal with our foes."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling, Gnome Wizard at Small

"Agreed, Captain Geoffrey! Good Fortune and Good Hunting to us and Death (not Undeath) to those who opppose us!"

 

[Lou]

Mingo Frasse & Anson & Mig

"We are ready to follow along and destroy the evil," says Mingo, looking at Anson. "We are prepared to rain sticks and stones on anything in sight if the weather allows. In melee, it will be blades and stones. So, lead the way and may Yondalla the Protector guide us."

"Lord Vasa, I would have a word with you before we go. I was visited in my dreams last night, and at prayer this morning Yondalla gave me new spells to cast. I wish to discuss them with you."

[sblock=Lord Vasa]"The voice of Yondala spoke to me in my dreams last night and told me that the undead could be made like the living so that normal attacks could harm them. I was given a new spell this morning to accomplish this. It lasts but a short time, like a Prayer. Likewise, Yondalla told me of spells that make armor and weapons effective against wraiths and the like, and spells of light of varying power that can be used as rays. I was also given the ghost touch weapon spell. It last much longer, like a defensive spell. These are new spells to me. With your greater experience in these matters, I wanted to ask you about these powers and see if you too have them. It may be useful for me to know when best to use them for the good of all."[/sblock]

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"Then it is agreed, the ships will make the attack as planned by Lts. Lockspur and Vasa at noon today?" Geofffrey asks. "I would also propose that the ships start using the pumps and fire hoses within the next hour with the wind and heat to come one hour before the ships actually make the attack. That should give us plenty of time to slip around behind the compound." Pausing briefly to consider the other comments Geoffrey then adds "No the only item on the agenda is to help Captain Marin and deal with the unnatural forces at work here at Mermaids Rest. But i would be remiss in not stating that it must be rooted out lock stock and barrel, if not by the sword then by fire. It can not be permitted to go on, so after Master Allois is secured then if necessay the entire compound will be fired if that is the only way in which to deal with our foes."

"I am no more fond of this place than I am of of the gout but to fire the place could destroy the entire place and harm some possible innocents - there is no where to escape. Unless we plan on taking all the others with us, I'd suggest another course of action"

 

[Scotley]

Scott, did we notice anything that seems to be a large door? Any spot that was not seamless?

OOC: The walls are in floating segments allowing the wall to move with the passing of waves. You suspect that they could uncouple a few sections anywhere along the wall to make a sea gate. The sections are joined by heavy chains.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: My understanding is that the ships will attack somewhere around AL 17 at noon. They will start spraying water within the hour (it should be around 9:30 am by now) in hopes of clearing the mist. As the attack gets going good by the ships the party will assult the guards at the gate and make their way inside. How long will the ships attack? What are their orders if they get attacked in return?

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling -- Why Should We Do What They Expect?

"So, in theory, couldn't we open a brand new gate anywhere in the wall that we choose, just by un-fastening one connection of the floating wall? We could even allow it to keep floating pretty much in place, with just enough room to slip a dinghy through, so that the breach might not even be noticed for awhile. They might not be able to even see a dinghy, or other small boat, over the wall. Might not that allow us a greater surprise over the enemies, if we go in where they aren't expecting?" says Gnurl.

 

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

Smiling somwhat sadly Goeffrey says "I think you misunderstood the import of my words Master Radoon, Should it become necessary to have the compound fired them most likely Mistress Mingo and myself have been overwhelmed by tye dark forces and most of the raiding party is either dead or sorley wounded and in danger of also being overtaken" Continuing he adds "As unpleaseant as it sounds, I fear that will be the only option left should our attack fail. Sometimes it is necessary to cut into healthy flesh in order to remove an infection"

 

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

For Mingo
[sblock]Many types of prayers are helpful when combating undead. The issue is how the battle or conflict plays out. Prayers can either augment/protect the group or be used to weaken the undead. Finally they can be used to directly attack the undead. In regards to ghost weapons, they are best used the round before a combat occurs so as to get the maximum benefit of time from them. Given that this raid may involve time consumed with searching I think the focus should be or mass augmentation or direct attacks in regards to the undead.[/sblock]

Having addressed some concerns Geoffrey will continue "In regards to the actual attack, I think it would be best to leave it up to Lts. Lockspur and Vasa to determine it's intentisty and duration as other factors may come into play that we may or may not be aware of. They will have command of their ships and therefore should be granted the discretion as to their reaction to other attacks or foes that should become present."

 

[Leif]

Having addressed some concerns Geoffrey will continue "In regards to the actual attack, I think it would be best to leave it up to Lts. Lockspur and Vasa to determine it's intentisty and duration as other factors may come into play that we may or may not be aware of. They will have command of their ships and therefore should be granted the discretion as to their reaction to other attacks or foes that should become present."

Gnurl adds, "Then it is imperative that we enter the compound as quickly and expeditiously as possible, once the bombardment from the vessels begins. If we dilly-dally we may find ourselves rather exposed out there after the bombardment ceases. But it is also possible that we may meet some unforeseen difficulty that slows our progress. Rather than continue our infiltration without the cover of bombardment, I would propose that we make a strategic withdrawal if we are unexpectedly delayed. Then, we can always make another attempt at a later time."