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<blockquote data-quote="gideonpepys" data-source="post: 7855591" data-attributes="member: 79141"><p><strong>Session 244, Part One</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The Best-laid Plans</strong></p><p></p><p>While Elofasp was dealt with, Gupta took stock of her newfound divinity. She did not feel that much different. Maybe that would change over time, if she accrued worshippers. She tried talking to Rumdoom’s followers, but they were a diffident bunch, particularly now that their leader had begun to distance himself from the rest of the unit. Her attempt to use them as a sounding board fell flat, and Rumdoom himself was too busy sulking to engage with her.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Korrigan focused his mind on the main task ahead: the assault on Egalitrix. On their return to Ascetia from Iratha Ket, they found the fey in a minor mutiny, refusing to get back on board the Pleasure. “We like it here,” they said. They hated metal ships that belched smoke – it was all Rock could do to distract them with inane partying. Before he left for Elofasp, Uriel suggested contacting the undead of Iratha Ket for a replacement crew. Korrigan did just that.</p><p></p><p>Queen Atchafalaya said that Iratha Ket did indeed have sailors, and they would be only too happy to return to their old lifestyle, now the seas of their homeworld were gone. They would even be prepared to risk their own unlives in honour of the alliance between Iratha Ket and her saviours. This, she fervently hoped, would persuade King Baldrey of the benefits of that continued friendship. The subtext was all too clear – she hoped to persuade him to bond their plane to Lanjyr and thereby save it from destruction.</p><p></p><p>This led to a discussion about where Iratha Ket would fit. It could replace Nem, preventing spirits on Lanjyr from being so strong; Av would then go back to being the plane of life. “But I thought you liked Mojang?” asked Kai, artlessly, kicking off what threatened to be an even more involved conversation, before Korrigan focused the group on matters in hand.</p><p></p><p>Even with its new skeleton crew, the Aural Pleasure was a knackered: hull damage from her crash-landing back on Av; poorly maintained guns that made her a liability in combat. How could it best be deployed? How would they deploy their other allies – Doverspike? The Huldregaal? The Caeloon Monks?</p><p></p><p>At this point, the strike force returned from Elofasp with good news: they had knocked out the Legion’s means to control their enslaved beasts, and the beasts had turned on their erstwhile masters. They needed to strike against Egalitrix as soon as possible, to capitalise on whatever turmoil this created.</p><p></p><p>Korrigan established their mission priorities:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rescue Thisraldion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Take out Paelyrion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Inflict as much damage as we…</li> </ol><p>Calily gently reminded him about master Chyak. Ah, yes. Apologies. So the priorities were:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rescue Thisraldion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Free Master Chyak</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Take out Paelyrion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Inflict as much damage as we can.</li> </ol><p>Gupta wondered if she could sense Thisraldion’s location, due to his/her fluid or binary gender. Although she could not pin-point the monarch from this distance, she was certain she would be able to do so at closer range, if she had the Third Sword of Srasma to hand. So she went to the eladrin graveyard and reclaimed it. Then, despite the fact that the graveyard was now empty – determined to maintain a marker of her respect for this place – she planted Lya’s rapier instead – a sword that had served as her primary weapon since Lya’s defeat in Pemberton’s volcano lair.</p><p></p><p>Rejoining the main conversation, she found them mulling over all manner of tactics: Sneaking in and scouting (but that would take too much time); a full frontal assault (far too dangerous); decoy and bluff (which began to gain traction). Eventually, someone pointed out that they didn’t know much about Egalitrix itself, and it was decided they should at least attempt a quick recce before they committed to one specific plan of action.</p><p></p><p>There was no time to rest. They shared what healing they could among those who had fought recently on Elofasp, and set off for the edge of Egalitirix.</p><p></p><p>On the way, Leon visited the Huldregaal on Av. He arrived in the clearing where it had last been seen and found its close ally Etiotek Ekiokiet waiting for him. They had driven most of the devils away from Av he said. The Huldregaal seemed to grow stronger with each devil it slew. Some had even been absorbed into the creature. Etiotek said they would be happy to fight for Thisraldion and for Av, but they would not come aboard a metal ship until the very last moment. Leon said he would come back for them when they were needed.</p><p></p><p>Doverspike was very excited when they returned. He looked more like what they might have imagined was his ‘old self’, having gorged on the lake of blood they had left him, and was very keen to make amends for his life of wickedness. When he joined them, gliding almost silently alongside the Coaltongue, Uriel declaimed in draconic: “Doverspike! You are our big hitter! Our strongest ally! We are expecting big things!”</p><p></p><p>Doverspike threw a cartwheel and roared in appreciation. Leon asked, “Tell us what you can do.”</p><p></p><p>“This…” said the dragon, and transformed into a mile-wide fog-bank.</p><p></p><p>Interesting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gideonpepys, post: 7855591, member: 79141"] [B]Session 244, Part One The Best-laid Plans[/B] While Elofasp was dealt with, Gupta took stock of her newfound divinity. She did not feel that much different. Maybe that would change over time, if she accrued worshippers. She tried talking to Rumdoom’s followers, but they were a diffident bunch, particularly now that their leader had begun to distance himself from the rest of the unit. Her attempt to use them as a sounding board fell flat, and Rumdoom himself was too busy sulking to engage with her. Meanwhile, Korrigan focused his mind on the main task ahead: the assault on Egalitrix. On their return to Ascetia from Iratha Ket, they found the fey in a minor mutiny, refusing to get back on board the Pleasure. “We like it here,” they said. They hated metal ships that belched smoke – it was all Rock could do to distract them with inane partying. Before he left for Elofasp, Uriel suggested contacting the undead of Iratha Ket for a replacement crew. Korrigan did just that. Queen Atchafalaya said that Iratha Ket did indeed have sailors, and they would be only too happy to return to their old lifestyle, now the seas of their homeworld were gone. They would even be prepared to risk their own unlives in honour of the alliance between Iratha Ket and her saviours. This, she fervently hoped, would persuade King Baldrey of the benefits of that continued friendship. The subtext was all too clear – she hoped to persuade him to bond their plane to Lanjyr and thereby save it from destruction. This led to a discussion about where Iratha Ket would fit. It could replace Nem, preventing spirits on Lanjyr from being so strong; Av would then go back to being the plane of life. “But I thought you liked Mojang?” asked Kai, artlessly, kicking off what threatened to be an even more involved conversation, before Korrigan focused the group on matters in hand. Even with its new skeleton crew, the Aural Pleasure was a knackered: hull damage from her crash-landing back on Av; poorly maintained guns that made her a liability in combat. How could it best be deployed? How would they deploy their other allies – Doverspike? The Huldregaal? The Caeloon Monks? At this point, the strike force returned from Elofasp with good news: they had knocked out the Legion’s means to control their enslaved beasts, and the beasts had turned on their erstwhile masters. They needed to strike against Egalitrix as soon as possible, to capitalise on whatever turmoil this created. Korrigan established their mission priorities: [LIST=1] [*]Rescue Thisraldion [*]Take out Paelyrion [*]Inflict as much damage as we… [/LIST] Calily gently reminded him about master Chyak. Ah, yes. Apologies. So the priorities were: [LIST=1] [*]Rescue Thisraldion [*]Free Master Chyak [*]Take out Paelyrion [*]Inflict as much damage as we can. [/LIST] Gupta wondered if she could sense Thisraldion’s location, due to his/her fluid or binary gender. Although she could not pin-point the monarch from this distance, she was certain she would be able to do so at closer range, if she had the Third Sword of Srasma to hand. So she went to the eladrin graveyard and reclaimed it. Then, despite the fact that the graveyard was now empty – determined to maintain a marker of her respect for this place – she planted Lya’s rapier instead – a sword that had served as her primary weapon since Lya’s defeat in Pemberton’s volcano lair. Rejoining the main conversation, she found them mulling over all manner of tactics: Sneaking in and scouting (but that would take too much time); a full frontal assault (far too dangerous); decoy and bluff (which began to gain traction). Eventually, someone pointed out that they didn’t know much about Egalitrix itself, and it was decided they should at least attempt a quick recce before they committed to one specific plan of action. There was no time to rest. They shared what healing they could among those who had fought recently on Elofasp, and set off for the edge of Egalitirix. On the way, Leon visited the Huldregaal on Av. He arrived in the clearing where it had last been seen and found its close ally Etiotek Ekiokiet waiting for him. They had driven most of the devils away from Av he said. The Huldregaal seemed to grow stronger with each devil it slew. Some had even been absorbed into the creature. Etiotek said they would be happy to fight for Thisraldion and for Av, but they would not come aboard a metal ship until the very last moment. Leon said he would come back for them when they were needed. Doverspike was very excited when they returned. He looked more like what they might have imagined was his ‘old self’, having gorged on the lake of blood they had left him, and was very keen to make amends for his life of wickedness. When he joined them, gliding almost silently alongside the Coaltongue, Uriel declaimed in draconic: “Doverspike! You are our big hitter! Our strongest ally! We are expecting big things!” Doverspike threw a cartwheel and roared in appreciation. Leon asked, “Tell us what you can do.” “This…” said the dragon, and transformed into a mile-wide fog-bank. Interesting! [/QUOTE]
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