The Four Lands

[J. Alexander]

Angelo - The office

"No, i dont think they are really expecting anything. I figure it is a 50/50 chance of them moving tonight or taking the night to plot and build up their courage with spirits. If we stike all their dwellings and local hangout tonight I imagine we could nab several"

 

[J. Alexander]

Tetsu - The Dream

Tetsu contiuse his conversation and the following answers are developed.

What would the wandering garden symbolize?

Gardens can symblizy life and or the energy of life. A growing garden depending on what it is planted with and if it is planted in a pattern can be a strong focus of life energies.

Are the materials of construction of the tower and grounds important?

The materials used in the creation of anything is important. Some you use for strenght, some for beauty, some to hold heat, some to cool, some to ward and some to summon. The trick is getting the proper materails in their proper porpotions in order to achieve maximum effect.

What do the Raven cries symbolize?

Ravens are generally the hairbringer of ill news or death. There is an old saying that one should always pay head to "Once a Ravin Cries, someone surly is soon to die"

What does it mean that I became unusually tired as I ascended the staircase?

"Several meanings can attach themself. In order to ascend the stairs you had to overcome the wards thus an act of will or force that required energy to overcome"

If the storm clouds are the D'Shai Empire, what are the waves -- they are getting higher as well, and seem to threaten the foundation of the tower.


"As you said, the waves threating the foundation. Thus something is at work that threatens the foundation of the towers strenght


What does the lightening strike symbolize?

"Most likely some type of magical/divine force"

Finally, why did the lion bare his fangs at me, then allow me to pass?

"Lions are prideful creatures, they dislike having to ask for help even when it is necessary and often once the crises is over turn on their former allies"

Why poison me? And why the matching robes?

"In order to enter the dream world you must have a quide and you must leave your earthly body. The onset of death opens the dream world, had you not be strong enought to reach the top of the tower you would have died. The robes help me in the quiding process"


Etta then sits back , takes a sip of tea and allows Tetsu to ponder her answers.

 

[SirCaith]

Lucien Montrose

"Thank you, Brother. I will join him in his office in a moment."

Lucien takes a minute or two to examine the extra mules and their loads, surprised by the additional largesse from the Abbey. He then heads to the Father Superior's office. Once there, he knocks on the door, and when bidden enter, comes and kneels before the older holy man.

"I must thank you, Father, for your generosity, I did not wish to put any additional burden on the Abbey. Three mules are three times what I thought I might need."

 

[J. Alexander]

Brother Lucien

The mules are loaded with a varity of food stuffs, water skins, a couple of bags or charocal, a couple of faggots of wood, and weirdly enough each has a 15 x 15 leather tarp withe metal rivet holes boarderd in brass about every 12 inches. (think tarp). Additionaly there is sevarl small laterns, a small keg of lamp oil (5 gallons) and various dried food stuffs.

As he enters the father superios office and assumes his pose, the Father Superios simple says "You have a long pilgrimage ahead my son, may the blessing of the light be with you and may this be a beacon for you when times get dark". He then places a simple crystal sphere set in a silver orb and on a heavy silver chain aorund Luciens Neck.' Saying another blessing in a touge that Lucien does understand. "do you have any questions my son"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

"Why did the lion bare his fangs at me, and then allow me to pass?"

 

[Scotley]

"I had at first thought to allow them to gather and then strike them await them like a spider in her web, but on reflection I think we'd be throwing away an excellent opportunity to get the jump on them. When Crusher's had a little time to rest we'll set about planning." Angelo takes out his list. "You have a better handle on who we should consider the biggest threats. Who do you think we should try and catch?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Tetsu - The Dream

"Why did the lion bare his fangs at me, and then allow me to pass?"

'Lions are noble creatrues and the male of the species very solitary. To see the need for help and to accept it goes against this nature often turning allies into enemeis or at least unwanted associates after the need for cooperation has passed. The lion simple bared it's fangs to show it's distaste at needing help but also as a warning to serve it's interst faithfully"

OCC: Thought I had answered that one earlier, must have accidentaly edited it when i was applying the color...Confused Yet - (evil smirk)

 

[J. Alexander]

Angelo - The Office

Looking at Angelo's List, Thaddeus points to five names and offers the following description

RAderick - Roderick Brother and a brtual enforecer in his own right. The most likely leader of tRodericks gang at this point.

John the Whale - a large heavy set enformcer who is perhaps the most serious individual threat among the potiential advisors. He is a ex-caravan guard and is quite good with a short sword.

Pejon - The treasuer/collector of Rodericks crew. He will know most if not all of the sources of Rodericks taxes and tithes. Eliminate him and you elimnat their access to established revunes througout the neighboorhood as no one else will really know who all is suppose to be paying the dues.

Port - Leader of a semi inependt crew much like the Bonebrekers. The are in fact larger than the Bonebreakres but are not as organized or tite a unit. An accomodation could be reached perhaps with them.

Leon- A real turd. He handles all of the rough stuff such as breaking legs, the forced rapes etc...no one will miss him but a sneakey nasty customer for sure.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

"A nice concise summary, thank you." Angelo ponders for a moment. "I think we'll have to take out Raderick reguardless, he'll come to us. I think we'll improve the moral of the area if Leon's demise or at least the display of his remains is very public. Do you think we can enter a negotiation with Port? If we can get them to commit to a ceasefire for talks that would make it much easier to clean up the rest. We made need to take out John the Whale to prove our mettle. If everyone considers him the big dog our percieved power will go up if we defeat him. I want to get Pejon into Crusher's capible hands for a through questioning." He shrugs, "Does that sound like a reasonable plan to you?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

"OK, is there anything I'm missing? I've asked all the questions about the dream I can think of, but you are the expert -- do you think there's anything else we need to cover?"