Island Empire Part 2, Mermaid's Rest

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"I imagine as soon as the guards hear the attack on the wall, their attention will be diverted and may even leave their post at least until someone higher up tells them to get back there. I am hoping this is the case and we can enter unseen. If not, we need to dispatch with the guards as quickly and as quietly as possible. Once we are inside we will know if the fog will help us maintain cover or not. I say return fire if our ships are attacked, if nothing else, they will have to split their attacks on the two ships. Now that I think of it, it might be best for the two ships to attack from different corners so that any area of attack spells will not affect both ships."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"I imagine as soon as the guards hear the attack on the wall, their attention will be diverted and may even leave their post at least until someone higher up tells them to get back there. I am hoping this is the case and we can enter unseen. If not, we need to dispatch with the guards as quickly and as quietly as possible. Once we are inside we will know if the fog will help us maintain cover or not. I say return fire our ships are attacked, if nothing else, they will have to split their attacks on the two ships. Now that I think of it, it might be best for the two ships to attack from different corners so that any area of attack spells will not affect both ships."

Gnurl says, "Undead guards won't leave their posts unless they're told to do so. If the guards are undead, we do NOT want Mingo and Geoffrey to turn them, because if they are turned then they will go straight back to their leaders and we will be found out. That is an excellent idea about positioning the ships, though!""

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

Gnurl says, "Undead guards won't leave their posts unless they're told to do so. If the guards are undead, we do NOT want Mingo and Geoffrey to turn them, because if they are turned then they will go straight back to their leaders and we will be found out. That is an excellent idea about positioning the ships, though!""

"Good to know, these undead opponents are new to me."

 

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

"Gentlemen, Gentlemen please consider that both Lts Lockspur and Vasa have proably thought thru many scenarios before coming up with their plan of attack. I think the what and wherfores should be left to them to decide in accordance with their proposed plan of attack which appears to be both sound and rational. In reference to the guards, it is very unlikely that they will be undead. If it would be helpful, once the attack is lauched against the main gates, I can have a silence spell cast on the area surronding our assault thus helping us with aspect of suprise. In regards to the diversion itself, our opponets will almost certainly have to react either by directly confronting the ships themself or by fleeing. Given that they have spent a great deal of time and trouble building a base here it is most likely that they will fight. The ships will pose a greater danger to their plan so they most likely will deal with them first or devote most of their resouces against the ships." Geoffrey pauses then continues."Our foes are not STUPID gentlemen, one or more may very well suspect that the ships are diversionary and react accordingly, in fact i would be very suprised if we were not confronted with foes from the onset of our attack. The key is that the ships can hamper their ability to get away and pose the greater danger to their operation. Once the Sun and Bedsheet attack, they will know for sure that their plans here have been compromised and most likely will seek to escape. That they can not do while the ships remain combat effective. Therin lies our chance to rescue their prisoner, like rats they will seek to salvage what they can and make good their escape, they may very well overlook us in their desire to secure their ability to escape which the ships hamper."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"Captains, Gentlemen, I grow weary of the endless discussion of what might happen. As you are our Captains, choose ye the best course from those mentioned, and let us execute it while we still can, so that we can concern ourselves with what WILL happen and what IS happening. I will follow whomever will lead, and strive to use my powers and abilities to the utmost extent to ensure our success and our victory. Captain Radoon, Captain Geoffrey, I'm your Gnome! Command me!"

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"Gentlemen, Gentlemen please consider that both Lts Lockspur and Vasa have proably thought thru many scenarios before coming up with their plan of attack. I think the what and wherfores should be left to them to decide in accordance with their proposed plan of attack which appears to be both sound and rational. In reference to the guards, it is very unlikely that they will be undead. If it would be helpful, once the attack is lauched against the main gates, I can have a silence spell cast on the area surronding our assault thus helping us with aspect of suprise. In regards to the diversion itself, our opponets will almost certainly have to react either by directly confronting the ships themself or by fleeing. Given that they have spent a great deal of time and trouble building a base here it is most likely that they will fight. The ships will pose a greater danger to their plan so they most likely will deal with them first or devote most of their resouces against the ships." Geoffrey pauses then continues."Our foes are not STUPID gentlemen, one or more may very well suspect that the ships are diversionary and react accordingly, in fact i would be very suprised if we were not confronted with foes from the onset of our attack. The key is that the ships can hamper their ability to get away and pose the greater danger to their operation. Once the Sun and Bedsheet attack, they will know for sure that their plans here have been compromised and most likely will seek to escape. That they can not do while the ships remain combat effective. Therin lies our chance to rescue their prisoner, like rats they will seek to salvage what they can and make good their escape, they may very well overlook us in their desire to secure their ability to escape which the ships hamper."

Looking to Vasa, "No one said they were stupid! Obviously they know we are here as was seen by the wraiths. It is human nature to go and help defend an area that is being breached and I was merely stating that unless they were very well trained, they may do just that. I am confident that you are right in stating our firsts have probably thought out all scenarios but I would like them to attack from differing corners for the reasons stated previously unless they have issue with it or reason to think another tactic would work better and if that is the case I'd like to hear it now as it may affect us all. I prefer us all to know what each of us plans to do before we begin this fight. We know they are not going to be an easy fight and whatever advantages, like your silence spell, we have, we should employ.

Once we are inside we will have to deal with what comes at us the best we can and I'd like to stick together as much as possible. I'd like to search in the following order:
1. Lorrainna Fare
2. Sleek Yacht
3. Rowboat
4. small boat
5. Tarp
6. building
7. Daughter of Cambre

Would this be acceptable to everyone as a course of action once we enter?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

With a resigned look Geoffrey will say "We were sent by the Church to help. Tell us how you wish the attack to proceed and the "Radiant Sun" will do as you ask" Geoffrey will then pour himself a glass of juice and before taking a seat says to one of the young officers present "Nathan, please see to the ship and men. The final orders will be ready soon."

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

OCC - Todd, please don't feel as if I am over-riding your character's suggestions. Rook's death is still weighing on Radoon's mind and he feels partially to blame for it and as a result he is probably over-analyzing things. Feel free to call him on it.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"Captains, Gentlemen, I grow weary of the endless discussion of what might happen. As you are our Captains, choose ye the best course from those mentioned, and let us execute it while we still can, so that we can concern ourselves with what WILL happen and what IS happening. I will follow whomever will lead, and strive to use my powers and abilities to the utmost extent to ensure our success and our victory. Captain Radoon, Captain Geoffrey, I'm your Gnome! Command me!"

"Right you are Gnurl!! Right you are... Let's plan what we can of the entrance and the ship's attack and how we would like to proceed once inside and we can begin returning these things to the sea. My daggers are what I have to contribute, I guess what I need to know is what spells you and the other casters have to aid us. I will leave it up to you to use them when and where you see fit, I guess I'd just like to know what is possible and what you are thinking."

 

[J. Alexander]

Resolution

OCC- Mike, it is not in Geoffrey's nature to do that, he was sent by the church to offer aid to Honager Marin and his operatives. Geoffrey would naturaly bow to his wishes and not argue the point. Only if the plan gravely endangerd the "Radiant Sun" would he speak up. In Geoffrey's mind the two Lts were given leave to come up with a plan of attack that was endorsed. He would be under the assumption that they did consider area of effect attacks, they are trained naval officers after all. When Radoon stepped in and overrode their plan then Radooon effectively assumed command of the entire opearation and planning. Thus it is his decsion and no one else's. As Radoon's plan is tactical sound given the known infromation, Geoffrey would not say otherwise.