Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Pebele]

Ducerne nods to Catherine. "Aye. There are actually three entrances to Janus' quarters. One of them is very infrequently used, so I would recommend definitely having one group attack from there. I do not know if he has locked or trapped any of the entrances, however."

The two mercenaries look from Ducerne to Catherine. "We..." motioning between themselves "...Will not be split up."

Captain and Tarshana nod to Catherine. "We will follow whatever course of action you decide, ma'am."

The two merchants hold hands and nod to Catherine as well. "Us, too. Yes."

Alicia merely shrugs. Ducerne continues "Janus' quarters are to the west of us. There are entrances to the north, east and south of the room. The northern entrance is hardly used, in fact, Janus beheaded a man for daring to enter that way. I would advise on attacking from the north and south, unless you want to split our forces three ways and hit him on all sides."

[sblock=OOC]My mom is having surgery tomorrow, so I cannot assure that I will be on and able to post. I certainly hope to be, but I wanted everyone to be aware of the possibility I might be gone.

EvolutionKB, thank you for the heads up about your move. If we don't hear from you, I will ghost Kaelan as necessary.[/sblock]

 

[Shayuri]

"I do not think we have sufficient manpower to make a three way split advisable," Trebuchet says. "We have the advantage of numbers, but not overwhelmingly, and several of us are best off avoiding direct hand to hand confrontation."

"Which reminds me."

He turns his crimson-eyed, unblinking gaze to rest on Ducerne. "Do you have any details as to what spellcasters he has in his immediate retinue? What sort of spells they have cast in the past that you have observed?"

 

[Pebele]

Ducerne looks to Trebuchet. "The only spellcaster I know for sure that is with Janus is his 'spiritual advisor'. He's some sort of 'holy' dwarf. He can cure wounds and enhance Janus, I don't know what else he's capable of."

 

[Yeoman]

"Here's the plan. Darrick, Kaelan and Trebuchet will advance from the south. Take Ducerne and Alicia with you, as well as Tarshana. The rest will follow me in from the north. My team will move in first, and we'll make enough noise to signal your team to attack. The two civilians will wait in the hallway behind my team." Catherine turns to the merchants. "If anyone comes your way, I want you to retreat as fast as you can. Try to keep them at spear's length as much as you can. Don't worry too much, as the rest of us will make certain no one reaches you."

As the group prepares to split up, Catherine looks back to each of the teams. "Remember to stick to the plan. We each have our assigned targets. We'll make short work of these bastards. Tactics and teamwork never fail."

I wonder if this is how officers in the last war felt? I'm nervous, but trying to maintain confidence. It's a tough act. Am I really cut out for this?

 

[Rolzup]

Darrick, smiling, offers Catherine a salute. "No worries, Captain. We're ready now. We can take them."

At least...I hope we can.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Kaelan nods, then his brow furrows. "Captain, if the doors are trapped or locked should Sepoto and Charles be sent to separate areas to make sure?" Once Catherine answers, Kaelan says, "I am ready to go then, Darrick you may take the lead if you wish."

[sblock=ooc]Remember about action points everybody, since we leveled our AP have been restored to 7.[/sblock]

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto seems to detect some of Catherine's concern. When he answers, his tone is even and measured, and seems to bolster her resolve.

"Friend-Catherine, we have made allies of our enemies, rescued those the bandits held, we will defeat this Janus and find the artifact, we will prevail."

 

[BRP2]

I like Sep's attitude. I do think we will be victorious today.

 

[Yeoman]

"Captain, if the doors are trapped or locked should Sepoto and Charles be sent to separate areas to make sure?"

"A good point. Charles, accompany Kaelan's group. Tarshana, you'll be with my group. Let's get moving. We'll need to hit them hard and fast."

Catherine walks next to Sepoto as they head towards the northern door. "Thanks for that. With the close calls recently, it's good to know that someone believes I'm doing a good job. It's hard not to worry about these things sometimes."

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Just to confirm, we need to rest for 8 hours as normal to gain access to our new spells right? I'm just getting ready for the big battle.
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[Pebele]

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Just to confirm, we need to rest for 8 hours as normal to gain access to our new spells right? I'm just getting ready for the big battle.
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[sblock=OOC]That is correct.

Sorry about not posting yesterday.[/sblock]

The merchants nod their heads. "Yes, we will make sure that none try to escape!" It is obvious from their tone and their faces that they are terrified of the upcoming battle.

Ducerne and Alicia nod, and move over next to Darrick. "May we be victorious. Good fortune to all."

Tarshana and Captain stand next to Catherine. "Ready to move out."

The two siblings remain next to Catherine as well. "I am Marcus." "And I am Victoria." "We are ready..." "...To end this."

The two groups head out, and without incident each finds its way to the doors. Both doors are closed.

Ducerne speaks, in a low voice. "This is it." And Alicia follows him. "No turning back now."

At the other door, Marcus and Victoria speak softly. "Quickly now..." "...Before you lose your resolve."