Theandric: Journeyman

[MummyKitty]

"Well... hm..." Titus sputters. He had hoped to be unanimously acclaimed by the council as leader of the stag-hunting party. "I didn't mean to take myself out of consideration for taking part in the expedition. Come to think of it, it does make sense for me to go as well, since I handled the stag last time. And I would like to make acquaintence of our mundane neighbors, and ascertain their skills and capabilities. So... how many of us shall go on the expedition?"

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Gorgamesh

Maybe both of you can go ... And Gasparius ane me shall handle the building of the covenant.
Gorgamesh say to the magus.
As I told you, from my point of view, I think Titus is the right magi for the mission, But as I saw you hesitation I voted for Valeria.

 

[Nzld]

Valeria looks upon Titus with an amused expression. "You have overcome your hesitation quickly enough, dear friend. That is comendable. Decisiveness is a valuable trait in one that would be called leader. Though I would hate to think that your hesitation was feigned; a mere ploy on your part."

She allows a brief moment to pass in silence.

"Still, my passion for adventure has been stroked. Perhaps we should both embark upon this endeavor. Surely two brilliant minds will serve better than one, and I think you and I both would benefit from the time together, that we might come to better know one another."

As an afterthought, she adds, "And as you say, you did, um, handle, this stag before, whereas I have not even laid eyes upon it."

She turns her attentions to all the magi present.

"So then, my sodales, are we agreed?"

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

`Gorgamesh

I say Aye, You both go and settle things between you while you are out there.
He says.
I had enough of your arguing ....
Gorgamesg thinks and roll his eyes, then he takes the cup of tea he ordered from Rodolf.

 

[Nzld]

"Excellent!" Valeria exclaims, clearly delighted with the apparent decision of the council. "Titus, I suggest that you finish your breakfast and gather any personal belongings you feel you will need, that we might be off immediately."

She turns back to address the magi as a whole.

"We must consider the matter of vis. I feel it only prudent that we be permitted to take some small quantity of our admitedly limited stores on this endeavor. Might I suggest two pawns each. For myself, I would desire Corpus."



OOC: As two magi are now involved in the endeavor, Volkmar will deem it wise to accompany the expedition, rather than remain behind at the covenant, which is, arguably, safer (at least until the anticipated return of the stag). With the two remaining militant grogs left behind, as well as Baldermar and possibly Hakon, Volkmar feels Gorgamesh and Gasparius will be in less need of protection.

 

[MummyKitty]

"Indeed, given the importance of this mission, having two magus is better than one. Please be assured I have no hesitation to meet the stag again, and with Volkmar along, I feel confident that if it comes to blows we shall get the better of the beast.

"Unfortunately, with the time constraint we now have, it will be impossible to do proper research on the stag, but perhaps we can do without it. As for vis, I believe that is also an issue we should put before our council. I would vote that given our small supply, it would better serve us to use it for research or our rituals."

To Volkmar he says, "Volkmar, please let me know your intended roster of the expedition. We must make sure we leave behind enough men to protect the covenant and get started on building even temporary shelter as we plan for our more permanant structures."

He turns again to the assembled magus. "And, before we depart we should make an oath re-affirming our Hermetic vow before each other, and binding us to this place and pledging ourselves to form this covenant of Teneo. What say ye?"

 

[Nzld]

Valeria calls for a vote

"Yes, Titus, an oath to bind us, and I would be honored to take that oath first. For our vis, let the council decide, but I must stress that if we fail in our mission, we may have no covenant in which to perform our research. Should we go..." she pauses... "naked," she says, seemingly amused by something, "into this venture and risk failure? I for one would rather have some vis upon me, should the need arise. Better to have it and not use it, than to need it and not have it."

"As for rituals, we must consider that. I believe we must cast the Aegis of the Hearth immediately, before Titus and I depart, utilizing whatever vis is necessary, to insure the safety of this location. Perhaps, though I am not hopeful, the Aegis will prove powerful enough to ward against this stag."

"Therefore, I vote in favor of alloting vis for our venture, at 2 pawns per magus, if they so chose."

"I vote in favor of casting the Aegis the Hearth ritual immediately."

"How do you vote, sodales?"

 

[MummyKitty]

"I've already stated my vote against taking vis on the expedition, but I will yield to the council on this. In any event I feel confident in my abilities that I shan't need it for myself regardless. I do wholeheartedly agree with casting the Aegis immediately. And, Gorgamesh mentioned other possible wards... if there are none that can be cast immediately, our friends who remain at Teneo should research and determine which wards may be useful and feasible for the defense of this place."

 

[Nzld]

"Very well, Titus," Valeria says.

"Gorgamesh... Gasparius... how vote thee?"

 

[Yair]

"I agree that the Aegis of the Hearth should be cast as soon as possible," says Gasparius, "but I must confess I have not studied it. If anyone knows it, I would be very happy to participate in the ritual.
As for the oath, of course, although I wonder how quickly could we determine even a temporary one...
And as for the raw vis... we have so little, I am not sure if we can afford to give it. Yet how can I deny fair Valeria? Suerly the magi's safety must come first, and when going out to confront a faerie, at the behest of the Council... " he hesitates, and looks to Titus. "I shall abstain on this matter."