Reclaiming Walontaun - Revision history

ErrolC: /* Sitrep */ add map

2014-12-13T22:58:20Z

Sitrep: add map

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	=== Sitrep ===		=== Sitrep ===
	Captain Sorenson (of Grobbantaun Guard) has been dispatched via ship to hire and brief us.<br>		Captain Sorenson (of Grobbantaun Guard) has been dispatched via ship to hire and brief us.<br>
			[[File:Aladar Spring 814 wk.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|right\|Situation as briefed]]
	After the Drow incursion, large portions of Aladar have been severely damaged, and much of the population has been displaced. Approximately the eastern third has been covered in 6-10' of silt. It will be fertile in the medium term, but is currently a wasteland, abandoned by the Duchy's human population. A powerful Necro holds sway in the southwest, Demons and Trolls are established on the borders, the Aquilians have been less damaged by the incursions, dangerous magics and groups of bandits, monsters and undesirables roam the east. A N-S line of forts protects the west from the worst of the anarchy. [[Droskyne]] is an barely-sustainable ordered island in the near-east.<br>		After the Drow incursion, large portions of Aladar have been severely damaged, and much of the population has been displaced. Approximately the eastern third has been covered in 6-10' of silt. It will be fertile in the medium term, but is currently a wasteland, abandoned by the Duchy's human population. A powerful Necro holds sway in the southwest, Demons and Trolls are established on the borders, the Aquilians have been less damaged by the incursions, dangerous magics and groups of bandits, monsters and undesirables roam the east. A N-S line of forts protects the west from the worst of the anarchy. [[Droskyne]] is an barely-sustainable ordered island in the near-east.<br>
	Various civic artefacts of [[Walontaun]] (e.g. town bells) are thought to remain in whatever is left of it, and are desired to be recovered. Us 'rangers' are needed to evaluate the situation in Droskyne, and recover Walontaun's essentials, with a view to the population returning as soon as it can be made stable. The party confers, decides we can offer much more stabilisation and recovery than the Captain has been authorised to pay for, and spends the next day and a half preparing and investigating matters such as the amount of seed grain available to be shipped north.		Various civic artefacts of [[Walontaun]] (e.g. town bells) are thought to remain in whatever is left of it, and are desired to be recovered. Us 'rangers' are needed to evaluate the situation in Droskyne, and recover Walontaun's essentials, with a view to the population returning as soon as it can be made stable. The party confers, decides we can offer much more stabilisation and recovery than the Captain has been authorised to pay for, and spends the next day and a half preparing and investigating matters such as the amount of seed grain available to be shipped north.

Craig at 20:37, 13 December 2014

2014-12-13T20:37:15Z

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	\| class="day" \| 16 \|\| monitor Wtn, attack hall		\| class="day" \| 16 \|\| monitor Wtn, attack hall
	\| class="day" \| 17 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 17 \|\| Peasants Start Preparing the fields and planting in the Blessed area.
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	\| class="day" \| 23 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 23 \|\|Freyas 4 mile Gift results in Seed Crop overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 24 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 24 \|\|Freya's 20 mile gift coupled with Laths worker minions results in the harvest of the seed crop which is replanted resulting in the harvest of main crop overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 25 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 25 \|\|The Party receives the adulation of Aladar when Aladar realizes it has gone from a famine to full granaries overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 26 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 26 \|\|
	\| class="day" \| 27 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 27 \|\| The Deed for the Merchants Guild of Droskyne is signed.
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	! colspan="15" \| <b>Spring: Seedtime (11)</b>		! colspan="15" \| <b>Spring: Seedtime (11)</b>

ErrolC: /* Calendar */ update

2014-12-07T07:52:54Z

Calendar: update

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	\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer		\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer,Increase stew cycle
	\| class="day" \| 15 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 15 \|\| ask Freya for change, do her job
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ErrolC: /* Stew and Smash */ quick notes.

2014-11-25T08:38:58Z

Stew and Smash: quick notes.

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	The morning of the '''10th''' we take a cloud to Walontaun, noting a a dirt fort below, occupied by the Seen brothers (Locate on a brother's saddle). We find a divided town - to the west, hundreds of orcs; to the east, somewhat fewer drow, with some mantis-creatures and humanoid 'mules', plus human slaves. Bands of orcs, and guarded humans, work the fields. The orcs have the town square, and a wall separates them from the drow, who control a tall tower - which has bells in it! Mana flows into the hall buy the tower. Crystals and other scouting reveal warning wards on the guarded walls, and fireball wards on the bell tower. We decide that grabbing one of the non-drow outside the walls won't give enough intel for the risk of increasing alert levels<br>		The morning of the '''10th''' we take a cloud to Walontaun, noting a a dirt fort below, occupied by the Seen brothers (Locate on a brother's saddle). We find a divided town - to the west, hundreds of orcs; to the east, somewhat fewer drow, with some mantis-creatures and humanoid 'mules', plus human slaves. Bands of orcs, and guarded humans, work the fields. The orcs have the town square, and a wall separates them from the drow, who control a tall tower - which has bells in it! Mana flows into the hall buy the tower. Crystals and other scouting reveal warning wards on the guarded walls, and fireball wards on the bell tower. We decide that grabbing one of the non-drow outside the walls won't give enough intel for the risk of increasing alert levels<br>
	For a change (not), we change form to be ignored by the outer defences early morning of the '''11th''', add final buffs on a suitable rooftop, and descend on the unsuspecting tower watch. Zohar warps the roof's wood into a platform above the wards as our blast magics drop the hapless troops where they stand. As Lath's Air Elementals gather up the bells and the bodies are gathered for interrogation, a huge snake-creature bursts through the top of the tower. Sir Wojer and Eltan keep its attention as it is pummelled from behind, and the conjured monster dissipates. The fire-walking all-drow response team are cut or blasted down at their landing places. Re-gathering a better average quality of fallen opponent we exit through the warp gate to the Guild. I ~~love~~ love long-range instantaneous transport - except when you find unexpected company.		For a change (not), we change form to be ignored by the outer defences early morning of the '''11th''', add final buffs on a suitable rooftop, and descend on the unsuspecting tower watch. Zohar warps the roof's wood into a platform above the wards as our blast magics drop the hapless troops where they stand. As Lath's Air Elementals gather up the bells and the bodies are gathered for interrogation, a huge snake-creature bursts through the top of the tower. Sir Wojer and Eltan keep its attention as it is pummelled from behind, and the conjured monster dissipates. The fire-walking all-drow response team are cut or blasted down at their landing places. Re-gathering a better average quality of fallen opponent we exit through the warp gate to the Guild. I love long-range instantaneous transport - except when you find unexpected company.<br>
			Our way to the Guild is blocked by indistinct figures, angry at our theft of the bells - the local ancestors are incensed at their removal! Lath imperfectly speaks their language, but struggles to convince them of our good intent. We prepare our defences as more and more spirits gather, but finally they are prepared to listen. We ask if Grobbantaun is within their domain, and can we try to change our destination please? Fortunately this works, probably with their assistance. We quickly establish that they would be happier in Droskyne (with less Western Church presence), so set up the bells and check progress there.

			=== Stew and Smash ===

			What next for Walontaun? Consult with Blitzkreig. Start raising tension in W via weather effects - will use more direct measures over the coming days.<br>
			Go to take out Seen brothers '''12th''' (notice huge Death-gatherer en route). Kill one in assault, two others teleport to Sanctuary, leaving 30-odd thugs. Arrange meet to exchange body<br>
			Meet near S dawn-ish of '''13th'''. Resurrect Ob Seen for 30k ransom, introduce to Duke's Chamberlain to formalise them organising the eastern badlands of the Duchy.

			=== Cornering Death ===
			Find the huge Death-gatherer. Spend rest of '''13th''' building a blind canyon to trap it. Nudge into canyon '''14th''' struggle to seal off, but mud, walls of lightning, blackfires, red iron grenadoes etc do for it.

	== Calendar ==		== Calendar ==

ErrolC: /* Calendar */ to Death-gatherer

2014-11-25T08:03:29Z

Calendar: to Death-gatherer

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	\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar		\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar
	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
	\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start ~~Stew & Seen~~		\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start Stewing
	\| class="day" \| 12 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 12 \|\| ''a.m.'' Seen assault<br>''p.m.'' arrange meet
	\| class="day" \| 13 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 13 \|\| ''a.m.'' Seen meet, intro Chamberlain<br>''p.m.''Death-gatherer scout
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	\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon1.jpg]]		\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon1.jpg]]
	\| class="day" \| 14 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer
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	\| class="day" \| 16 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 16 \|\|

ErrolC: /* Walontaun Scout & Snatch*/ success - nearly

2014-11-17T09:15:41Z

Walontaun Scout & Snatch: success - nearly

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	Lath can barely detect spirits, presumably because there has been no ancestor worship for a while. Buying drinks for trackers, we learn there are bands of dogs about, plus trolls and orcs in hills to the north (the heavies are after bigger fare).<br>		Lath can barely detect spirits, presumably because there has been no ancestor worship for a while. Buying drinks for trackers, we learn there are bands of dogs about, plus trolls and orcs in hills to the north (the heavies are after bigger fare).<br>

	=== Walontaun Scout ===		=== Walontaun Scout & Snatch ===

			The morning of the '''10th''' we take a cloud to Walontaun, noting a a dirt fort below, occupied by the Seen brothers (Locate on a brother's saddle). We find a divided town - to the west, hundreds of orcs; to the east, somewhat fewer drow, with some mantis-creatures and humanoid 'mules', plus human slaves. Bands of orcs, and guarded humans, work the fields. The orcs have the town square, and a wall separates them from the drow, who control a tall tower - which has bells in it! Mana flows into the hall buy the tower. Crystals and other scouting reveal warning wards on the guarded walls, and fireball wards on the bell tower. We decide that grabbing one of the non-drow outside the walls won't give enough intel for the risk of increasing alert levels<br>
			For a change (not), we change form to be ignored by the outer defences early morning of the '''11th''', add final buffs on a suitable rooftop, and descend on the unsuspecting tower watch. Zohar warps the roof's wood into a platform above the wards as our blast magics drop the hapless troops where they stand. As Lath's Air Elementals gather up the bells and the bodies are gathered for interrogation, a huge snake-creature bursts through the top of the tower. Sir Wojer and Eltan keep its attention as it is pummelled from behind, and the conjured monster dissipates. The fire-walking all-drow response team are cut or blasted down at their landing places. Re-gathering a better average quality of fallen opponent we exit through the warp gate to the Guild. I love love long-range instantaneous transport - except when you find unexpected company.

	== Calendar ==		== Calendar ==

ErrolC: /* Novalar Night */ subject to GM's revision

2014-11-17T08:27:22Z

Novalar Night: subject to GM's revision

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	=== Novalar Night ===		=== Novalar Night ===
			Novalar is the Holy See of the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux. So, staging area for Michalites, Gabrialites and pacted mercenaries in the fight against the demonic spawn and rogue magics left over in the war zone of Aladar and Aquilar. Not wanting to give away what we are up to, we minimize contact with officaldom and find a quiet inn.<br>
			Lath can barely detect spirits, presumably because there has been no ancestor worship for a while. Buying drinks for trackers, we learn there are bands of dogs about, plus trolls and orcs in hills to the north (the heavies are after bigger fare).<br>

			=== Walontaun Scout ===

	== Calendar ==		== Calendar ==

ErrolC: /* Calendar */ update

2014-11-17T06:25:18Z

Calendar: update

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	\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar		\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar
	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
	\| class="day" \| 11 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start Stew & Seen
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ErrolC: /* Hugo Hunt */ Dinner and Divination

2014-11-09T05:54:59Z

Hugo Hunt: Dinner and Divination

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	=== Hugo Hunt ===		=== Hugo Hunt ===
			On '''9th Thaw''' we are ready to scout Walontaun. However, we have heard that 'Hugo' (to the southeast of Droskyne) is the toughest bandit in these parts, so decide to check him out 'on the way'. We are told that there used to be road leading SE, but it is presumably buried under the silt. Around an hour's flying along the route of easiest walking we spot an area of walled excavations, and land to investigate.<br>
			The numerous, well-armed, and magiced guards on the walls are polite to deal with, and we parley with their leader, Hugo Chaveux. He is a well-organised opportunist originally from Ormond, but has been flexible in location of late. He is 'mining' what is under the silt. Some spots (like the one he is currently digging) have been very lucrative, with many (mainly Drow) artefacts. He permits us to Divinate a battleaxe as an example, and we quote a 'Seagate' price to establish that we know what we are on about. He has been trading mainly with Bowcourt, with Droskyne having little to offer - we update him on the situation there. Other information is traded:
			* they saw 30' flying snakes creatures in the hills, with human/giant torsos, using glaives and magic (including lightning)
			* most towns were washed out or buried about a year ago
			* they expect to move on from the current dig in about a month
			* He is open to 'offers' of recognition of land ownership, or a title
			As he is not a current threat, and quite well armed, we leave him to his business.

			=== Novalar Night ===

	== Calendar ==		== Calendar ==

ErrolC: /* Calendar */

2014-11-02T08:12:30Z

Calendar

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	\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon0.jpg]]		\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon0.jpg]]
	\| class="day" \| 7 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 7 \|\| Interrogations & planning
	\| class="day" \| 8 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 8 \|\| Confirm with Duke
	\| class="day" \| 9 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar
	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
	\| class="day" \| 11 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 11 \|\|
	\| class="day" \| 12 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 12 \|\|

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	\| class="day" \| 15 \|\| ask Freya for change, do her job		\| class="day" \| 15 \|\| ask Freya for change, do her job
	\| class="day" \| 16 \|\| monitor Wtn, attack hall		\| class="day" \| 16 \|\| monitor Wtn, attack hall
	\| class="day" \| 17 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 17 \|\| Peasants Start Preparing the fields and planting in the Blessed area.
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	\| class="day" \| 22 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 22 \|\|
	\| class="day" \| 23 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 23 \|\|Freyas 4 mile Gift results in Seed Crop overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 24 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 24 \|\|Freya's 20 mile gift coupled with Laths worker minions results in the harvest of the seed crop which is replanted resulting in the harvest of main crop overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 25 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 25 \|\|The Party receives the adulation of Aladar when Aladar realizes it has gone from a famine to full granaries overnight.
	\| class="day" \| 26 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 26 \|\|
	\| class="day" \| 27 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 27 \|\| The Deed for the Merchants Guild of Droskyne is signed.
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	! colspan="15" \| <b>Spring: Seedtime (11)</b>		! colspan="15" \| <b>Spring: Seedtime (11)</b>

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	\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer		\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer,Increase stew cycle
	\| class="day" \| 15 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 15 \|\| ask Freya for change, do her job
	\| class="day" \| 16 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 16 \|\| monitor Wtn, attack hall
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	\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar		\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar
	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
	\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start ~~Stew & Seen~~		\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start Stewing
	\| class="day" \| 12 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 12 \|\| ''a.m.'' Seen assault<br>''p.m.'' arrange meet
	\| class="day" \| 13 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 13 \|\| ''a.m.'' Seen meet, intro Chamberlain<br>''p.m.''Death-gatherer scout
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	\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon1.jpg]]		\| class="calMoon" \| [[Image:moon1.jpg]]
	\| class="day" \| 14 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 14 \|\| trap Death-gatherer
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	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
	\| class="day" \| 11 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 11 \|\| ''a.m.'' Walontaun Snatch<br>''p.m.'' Start Stew & Seen
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	\| class="day" \| 7 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 7 \|\| Interrogations & planning
	\| class="day" \| 8 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 8 \|\| Confirm with Duke
	\| class="day" \| 9 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 9 \|\| Hugo, Novalar
	\| class="day" \| 10 \|\|		\| class="day" \| 10 \|\| Walontaun scout
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