OOC Discussion for Kingdom of Ashes (Leaving Queens, Breaking Swords, & Snake Chicks)

[Xath]

I agree that you probably need *at least* two weeks in Hyrwl/New Oceanus, although you *can* take longer. It will take at least that long to produce even the smallest amount of equipment that most of you are trying to purchase/upgrade, and probably even longer. Remember, for every +1 increase to something, it takes a week to produce. Items that are not as easily numerically represented may take more or less time - but there is still a limited number of people in the area who can produce stuff for you. Since there aren't magic item factories, this kind of production takes time and care - so, unless you're going to adventure sans-equipment, you *have* to take at least some down time.

Doing some intelligence gathering runs is probably a very good idea. Where are the hot spots you need to check? Regardless of how long you need to "rest" in Hyrwl, you might be able to do some of this in the interim - short, no-combat (hopefully) missions for the sole purpose of gathering intelligence. You might want to ask Janston if he can scry...?

Lastly, based on what the main posters have been saying thus far, I think you *need* to go talk to the Bluestar - too much of your planning is based on assumptions and guesses about what he is and is not doing, and for the moment the only way to find out how much of it is true and how much is not is to go North and scout it out. I wouldn't recommend waltzing into the capital - but perhaps a meeting should be arranged...? Maybe AB can do something about this...?

Speaking of which, did we ever figure out where he stalked off to?

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Xath is still fairly spell competent without her cloak now that she's leveled. She just has fewer options.

I'm not saying that you aren't helpful without it-- but, it does manage to decrease your abilities...

Justice will be fine for diplomatic missions... but, Xath will be missing one of her Cha boosting things if we want to go before the equipment is done.

Also-- I've joined the 1000 posts club!! YAY!

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Speaking of which, did we ever figure out where he stalked off to?

Nope-- All the girls went to Justice's bedroom-- no one went to find AB.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Lastly, based on what the main posters have been saying thus far, I think you *need* to go talk to the Bluestar - too much of your planning is based on assumptions and guesses about what he is and is not doing, and for the moment the only way to find out how much of it is true and how much is not is to go North and scout it out. I wouldn't recommend waltzing into the capital - but perhaps a meeting should be arranged...? Maybe AB can do something about this...?

This is what Justice thinks we should be doing... however, the general concensus seems to be to NOT go.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

This is what Justice thinks we should be doing... however, the general concensus seems to be to NOT go.

The Bluestar may be an evil guy-- but, he seems pretty keen on the talking and making deals.

 

[The_Universe]

You can post or e-mail what you want, and I'll review. I'll try to estimate how long it will take.

You can give the new guy the rod if you'd like, but you may not want to give him a share of the treasure, either - OOC, if you decide not to give him any money, Greg and I have it worked out so that he won't be equipmentless.

IC, you should deal with how you want to split Arfin's share of the gold. However, as I said, just his existing equipment can probably build a decent temple to Dumathion.

 

[The_Universe]

Based on what we have recently learned, I do not think the "AB is in control, bluestar is in control" is a logical leap-- he has maintained a non-evil alignment and has connections to a rebellion in the North-- he is defiant on at least some level.

The main reason for going to Sylvanus was so that Archonus could claim the city-- showing up now would cause a lot of confusion and disorder in the city that I don't think is necessary at the moment.

But, if y'all want to go, we certainly can... however, it is not as pressing because Archonus can't claim the city... he already has.

Well, he *could* claim it - it would just cause some conflict with AB, which might not be a bad thing, from AA's perspective...

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Well, he *could* claim it - it would just cause some conflict with AB, which might not be a bad thing, from AA's perspective...

Mik, whenver you read this-- can you explain why--outside of service to Big Blue-- AA doesn't like AB?

 

[Laurel]

Speaking of which, did we ever figure out where he stalked off to?

when we play next we will find out. so far it just went that Xath took the mansblade from the wall and has been carrying it around. At the audience in the morning, Jaine says to bring in AB L'aurel ask where she points she runs off to find him. Jaine tells Jansten to return in an hour, and they will pick up then.
That's where we left off at least.......

 

[The_Universe]

Speaking of which, did we ever figure out where he stalked off to?

Yes you did. He's in the ruins (being rebuilt) of the elven temple behind the palace. I think L'Aurel is the only person that knows that, though.