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<blockquote data-quote="MacConnell" data-source="post: 7602820" data-attributes="member: 6855223"><p><strong>Y: 2, Day: 105, A Day Away</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>The soldiers listen to the Amiradthan but no response or affirmation seems warranted.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The hoplite commander seems somewhat confused. "<span style="color: #800080">We have sworn no oaths. We chose to be soldiers because the privileges and pay are better than those of the pickers or construction workers, although the danger is greater. Each soldier must weigh the option of his own aptitude. Those who fail to do this, die quickly</span>."</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Seekers chaperone the converted soldiers and move northward to the next pre-placed water station. Turtle comes from hiding to meet everyone, causing even more stir of amazement with the fledgling Ansylins. The Windrunners are sent to return to Southroad Fair with a written note attached to one of the harnesses conveying information of the Seekers' well-being and progress.</p><p></p><p>Over the next ten days the Seekers realize and reject several ideas concerning the Ansylin army. It is finally decided that some battle should result from the impending intention of conflict. Before the army arrives within a day of Southroad Fair, its number has been decimated by half, with 1/4 of that number alive and well under the guardianship of the Southroad Seekers.</p><p></p><p>Rather than watch the soldiers die of dehydration, since they are merely pawns in the scheme of others, water and game are provided to them. Death by sword seems much less cruel. The charity is treated with the utmost superstition, but a body's natural instinct for survival will not allow the charity to be rejected. This plays heavily upon the collective psyche of the army.</p><p></p><p>The remaining Ansylin army now camps within a day of Southroad Fair. The Seekers are to the south of the army to negate any realistic chance of notice of the soldiers they have poached.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Ansylin Army]The first formation is comprised of 100 hoplites, armed with lances and shields. The second formation is comprised of 100 archers. The supply wagons, pulled by teams of donkeys, bring up the rear. For 200 soldiers plus 4 centurions, there needs be quite a bit of supplies. The wagons contain food stores, water, extra arrows, and cooking supplies. There are 20 cooks riding on the wagons.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Character Statistics]</p><p><span style="color: #008000"><strong>Sheldon</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Tunic: 60 - 2 = 58</p><p><span style="color: #4b0082"><strong>Torvald</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Surcoat: 70 - 12 = 58</p><p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Merindell</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Surcoat: 80 - 6 = 74</p><p><span style="color: #daa520"><strong>Indigo</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Vest: 30 - 4 = 26</p><p><span style="color: #800000"><strong>Sannit</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Stone Bolts: 10</p><p>Tunic: 60 - 24 = 36</p><p><span style="color: #8b4513"><strong>Bolo</strong></span>: full health</p><p><strong>Turtle</strong>: full health</p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"><strong>Vadin</strong></span>: full health</p><p>Tunic: 60 - 6 = 54[/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=Purchasing Power][ooc]</p><p>Store Credit in Southroad Fair: 23 clams</p><p>10 Gold Ingots (200 clams)</p><p>40 Dublins: (gold coin, 800 clams)</p><p>42 Rupees: (silver coin, 420 clams)</p><p>76 Ocrin: (tin coin, 76 clams)</p><p>20% Southroad Fair Olive Trade Proceeds</p><p>[/ooc][/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=Current Party Holdings][ooc]</p><p>2 Windrunner Stallions</p><p>8 Windrunner Mares</p><p>2 decorative saddles (San-Bolo)</p><p>4 standard saddles (Tor, Sheldon, Indigo, Merin, Vadin)</p><p>4 Windrunner Colts (with pack rigs)</p><p>2 Harnin Mining Mauls</p><p>2 Harnin Mining Spikes</p><p>2 Harnin Pick Axes</p><p>10 Iron Bricks</p><p>drawing of Assassins' Guild symbol</p><p>parchment containing known message[/ooc][/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=Current Inventory][ooc]<strong>Animal</strong>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Spider Fangs: 5 pair: (+ Cohesion){-Mind / -Will x2}</li> </ul><p><strong>Metal</strong>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Zinc Ingots: 14 (+ Health) {Mend x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tin Ingots: 10 (+ Persona) {Muddle x2, - Persona x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lead: 2 {Rend x2, -Health x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iron Ingots: 3 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Aluminum Ingots: 7 (+ Motility) {Thump x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chromium Ingots: 1 (+ Strength) {Rejuvenate x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Magnesium: 5 (+ Will) {Soothe x2, Mend x2, +Health x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Copper: 2 (+ Persona) {-Persona x2, Shock x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Molybdenum: 9 (+ Motility)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Palladium: 2 {sound x3}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Silver: 1 (+Will) {-Will x3}</li> </ul><p><strong>Plant</strong>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">nothing here at this time</li> </ul><p><strong>Stone</strong>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Slate: 5 (Thump x2)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bloodstone: 4 (+ Health) {Mend x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sunstone: 1 (+ Persona) {Charm x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heartstone: 3 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Carbone Bricks: 1 (Heat x2)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lodestone: 1: {Thump x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Slickstone: 1: {Cool x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Livestone: 3 (+ Strength) {Restoration x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Milkstone: 1 (+ Will) {Harmony x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Emberstone: 1 (+ Cohesion) {Charm x2}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Waterstone: 1 (+Motility)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nightstone: 1 (+Adhesion) {darken x3}</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ruddystone: 1 (+Health)</li> </ul><p>.[/ooc][/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=Unknown Items][ooc]Bird Skull (Heron): 1[/ooc][/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=Party Discoveries][ooc]</p><p>Hidden Valley in the Western Jungle</p><p>Secluded Lake in Western Jungle with Mysterious Island[/ooc][/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacConnell, post: 7602820, member: 6855223"] [b]Y: 2, Day: 105, A Day Away[/b] The soldiers listen to the Amiradthan but no response or affirmation seems warranted. The hoplite commander seems somewhat confused. "[COLOR=#800080]We have sworn no oaths. We chose to be soldiers because the privileges and pay are better than those of the pickers or construction workers, although the danger is greater. Each soldier must weigh the option of his own aptitude. Those who fail to do this, die quickly[/COLOR]." The Seekers chaperone the converted soldiers and move northward to the next pre-placed water station. Turtle comes from hiding to meet everyone, causing even more stir of amazement with the fledgling Ansylins. The Windrunners are sent to return to Southroad Fair with a written note attached to one of the harnesses conveying information of the Seekers' well-being and progress. Over the next ten days the Seekers realize and reject several ideas concerning the Ansylin army. It is finally decided that some battle should result from the impending intention of conflict. Before the army arrives within a day of Southroad Fair, its number has been decimated by half, with 1/4 of that number alive and well under the guardianship of the Southroad Seekers. Rather than watch the soldiers die of dehydration, since they are merely pawns in the scheme of others, water and game are provided to them. Death by sword seems much less cruel. The charity is treated with the utmost superstition, but a body's natural instinct for survival will not allow the charity to be rejected. This plays heavily upon the collective psyche of the army. The remaining Ansylin army now camps within a day of Southroad Fair. The Seekers are to the south of the army to negate any realistic chance of notice of the soldiers they have poached. [sblock=The Ansylin Army]The first formation is comprised of 100 hoplites, armed with lances and shields. The second formation is comprised of 100 archers. The supply wagons, pulled by teams of donkeys, bring up the rear. For 200 soldiers plus 4 centurions, there needs be quite a bit of supplies. The wagons contain food stores, water, extra arrows, and cooking supplies. There are 20 cooks riding on the wagons.[/sblock] [sblock=Character Statistics] [COLOR=#008000][B]Sheldon[/B][/COLOR]: full health Tunic: 60 - 2 = 58 [COLOR=#4b0082][B]Torvald[/B][/COLOR]: full health Surcoat: 70 - 12 = 58 [COLOR=#0000ff][B]Merindell[/B][/COLOR]: full health Surcoat: 80 - 6 = 74 [COLOR=#daa520][B]Indigo[/B][/COLOR]: full health Vest: 30 - 4 = 26 [COLOR=#800000][B]Sannit[/B][/COLOR]: full health Stone Bolts: 10 Tunic: 60 - 24 = 36 [COLOR=#8b4513][B]Bolo[/B][/COLOR]: full health [B]Turtle[/B]: full health [COLOR=#ff8c00][B]Vadin[/B][/COLOR]: full health Tunic: 60 - 6 = 54[/sblock] [sblock=Purchasing Power][ooc] Store Credit in Southroad Fair: 23 clams 10 Gold Ingots (200 clams) 40 Dublins: (gold coin, 800 clams) 42 Rupees: (silver coin, 420 clams) 76 Ocrin: (tin coin, 76 clams) 20% Southroad Fair Olive Trade Proceeds [/ooc][/sblock] [sblock=Current Party Holdings][ooc] 2 Windrunner Stallions 8 Windrunner Mares 2 decorative saddles (San-Bolo) 4 standard saddles (Tor, Sheldon, Indigo, Merin, Vadin) 4 Windrunner Colts (with pack rigs) 2 Harnin Mining Mauls 2 Harnin Mining Spikes 2 Harnin Pick Axes 10 Iron Bricks drawing of Assassins' Guild symbol parchment containing known message[/ooc][/sblock] [sblock=Current Inventory][ooc][B]Animal[/B]: [LIST] [*]Spider Fangs: 5 pair: (+ Cohesion){-Mind / -Will x2} [/LIST] [B]Metal[/B]: [LIST] [*]Zinc Ingots: 14 (+ Health) {Mend x2} [*]Tin Ingots: 10 (+ Persona) {Muddle x2, - Persona x2} [*]Lead: 2 {Rend x2, -Health x2} [*]Iron Ingots: 3 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2} [*]Aluminum Ingots: 7 (+ Motility) {Thump x2} [*]Chromium Ingots: 1 (+ Strength) {Rejuvenate x2} [*]Magnesium: 5 (+ Will) {Soothe x2, Mend x2, +Health x2} [*]Copper: 2 (+ Persona) {-Persona x2, Shock x2} [*]Molybdenum: 9 (+ Motility) [*]Palladium: 2 {sound x3} [*]Silver: 1 (+Will) {-Will x3} [/LIST] [B]Plant[/B]: [LIST] [*]nothing here at this time [/LIST] [B]Stone[/B]: [LIST] [*]Slate: 5 (Thump x2) [*]Bloodstone: 4 (+ Health) {Mend x2} [*]Sunstone: 1 (+ Persona) {Charm x2} [*]Heartstone: 3 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2} [*]Carbone Bricks: 1 (Heat x2) [*]Lodestone: 1: {Thump x2} [*]Slickstone: 1: {Cool x2} [*]Livestone: 3 (+ Strength) {Restoration x2} [*]Milkstone: 1 (+ Will) {Harmony x2} [*]Emberstone: 1 (+ Cohesion) {Charm x2} [*]Waterstone: 1 (+Motility) [*]Nightstone: 1 (+Adhesion) {darken x3} [*]Ruddystone: 1 (+Health) [/LIST] .[/ooc][/sblock] [sblock=Unknown Items][ooc]Bird Skull (Heron): 1[/ooc][/sblock] [sblock=Party Discoveries][ooc] Hidden Valley in the Western Jungle Secluded Lake in Western Jungle with Mysterious Island[/ooc][/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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