LPDnD: In Too Waterdeep

[Furiel]

How has Sadie taken our rebuffing if her intention to come with us?

Edit: also, is she hot?

[Blackferne]

@Tony

Like the little kid told they are not able to go to the big kids afternoon at the mall

Also yes.

[Staris]

Stavis takes a sip of wine and then shakes his head "I don't know about that Trianl. We'll need to get in touch with the General as well as get provisions, under more peaceful times we could still be looking at a full day for that, with the war going on you could be back well before we are even capable of leaving. That and its clear your family means a lot to you and being delayed a mere couple days isn't going to be the end of the world."

He then pauses in consideration letting a slight mischievous grin slip "This could also give Sadie a chance to help prove her competence and a stepping stone towards going with the group on some of our more dangerous endeavours. That way you aren't travelling alone and could easily include another should they wish to join."

[Jimer Lins]

"I'm not sure I'm in the right frame of mind to see her right now, and I worry that just appearing for a brief period and running off again will do more harm than good. I think perhaps it's best to wait until things are resolved than to disturb what peace she has right now."

[Staris]

"Ok, I won't push any further but unless you are changing your name, word will get back to her of the exploits the group does. So don't delay too long."

[Blackferne]

The night continues with talk and wine before people settle onto couches and the floor nestled among stacks of books and papers.

In the morning the Professor says "If you guys are ready I'd like you to come meet General Watson. I've been assigned to him in the war effort, and I think he could be a valuable resource. I would prefer to be honest about who you are, but if you wish to take on an assumed group identity I get that. I wonder if you perhaps have a group name I can introduce you as? He tends to do better with things like Brutell's Dragons, or Helmut's Hellhounds."

[Jimer Lins]

"Sounds good, Professor. Although I have no idea what a good group name would be."

[Furiel]

Didn't we discuss this while we were "dead" and we agreed on The Phoenix Guard or something very similar to that...

[Whiteness]

"Could we still use 'The Phoenix Guard'? It's more relevant now than ever!" Syric says with a laugh.


[ooc] when syric came back last night he would have been in a more genial mood and joined in on the wine

[Whiteness]

[ooc] yeah we used it for the Mumford thing

[Blackferne]

[ooc The Professor didn't know about the Phoenix Guard]

"Are we sure Tony Plush and his Merry Men isn't the best choice?" Victae says sporting a wicked smirk.

[Jimer Lins]

"I think The Phoenix Guard will work."

[Whiteness]

"I think we're ready to meet the General, Professor. If you think it is wise to tell him who we are then I have no issues with it"

[Blackferne]

The Professor packs up a few scrolls in a bag and leads you all on a walk to the general's office. Sadie stays at the Professor's apartment.

The city in the has the smoke from many small cooking fires morning. The refugees mill about and panhandle for money or food. Soldiers walk the streets trying to keep order. The professor's path takes you into a more fortified area of town. The refugees are kept out of this garrison and the Professor vouches for you as part of his team to a guard who recognizes him.

Finally after entering a large warehouse with pallets of goods being prepared and loaded onto carts you make it to the general's office. He is a human in his late 30s with dirty blonde hair that comes down to his jaw line. He hasn't shaved for a few days hand has some scruff. His tan jacket has some blue and red patches to indicate rank and honors.

"Morning professor. I trust your tables are ready to submit? And I see you've brought recruits?" The general does a subtle nod to greet you.

"Not exactly sir. This is a group who call themselves the Phoenix Guard. They, and this will be hard to believe, are the remainder of my old adventuring company. It is a miracle that they've returned, and they are eager to assist us in the great war effort. Though they have unique talents which should make their use more...selective in its application than common recruits." The Professor says.

"Professor, I have a hard time believing that the men and woman you wrote four volumes about, would have magically returned some seventy years later? Are you sure you are feeling well?" General Watson says.

"I assure you I am well within my faculties. Interview them, and see how you might use their abilities to your benefit for the war effort." The professor says laying on a bit of charm.

"As a general in charge of logistics, what I need most is more bodies, more food, and more wagons." The General pauses. "Tell me about yourselves?" he says looking you over. His demeanor is kind, but thoroughly in the system in which he works.

[Whiteness]

"Bodies, food and wagons will not win this war for you, or even start to turn the tide. What you have before you is a group of battle tested, experienced warriors who have bravely been fighting the forces of Bha'al and Orcus in places you can't even contemplate. We are your strike force, we are the ones that will do more than hold a sword and fall into line. We are proposing that you allow us to break the seige on the Citadel." Syric says simply.

"And we also have a debt to pay" said with a tone much darker than before.

[Jimer Lins]

"A pleasure, General, and thank you for taking the time to see us. We are, as the Professor indicates, his erstwhile companions. We were... how do I put this? Delayed in returning, by agency outside our control. However, we're eager to help turn the tide of this war."

We call ourselves the Phoenix Guard when a name for the group is necessary. We bring a variety of skills to bear on our missions, and consider ourselves to be a precision instrument. We've been discussing some possibilities for how we might assist you in this conflict- such as working to liberate the Citadel. While we're not able to directly provide you with more food, bodies or wagons, we can perhaps be used to effect ends that allow you to better obtain these resources."

[Blackferne]

"The citadel is 700 leagues away, on the far side of a huge mountain range, surrounded by what our spys say is the Chulassa Empire. And you think you can break the siege? What would you do then?" His tone is inquisitive and not hostile.

[Staris]

Stavis contemplates removing his mask since the groups history has been lain bare but decides better of it. "See to it that the Citadel is put in as best a position to be allies on this front, beyond that see where we could be of use next. That is unless there is things we could do here that would give more benefit in a shorter time frame."

[Furiel]

"You say you need bodies and weapons, freeing the Citidel indirectly gives you both. Along with the strategic advantage of having a second front opened against the enemies. Once we are successful, then it is Tony Plush's preference that we start hitting the Army of Blood's supplies. Especially their slaves camps where we could free our people and weaken the enemies support at the same time. If well used and coordinated a small strike force such as Tony Plush and the rest of the Phoenix Guard could be highly effective in that role."

[Blackferne]

"A second front against the Chulassa would be helpful. But even the citadel doesn't have enough soldiers to make a push beyond their lands to make a second front of any size." He looks over the group a little closer and steps to Trinal. "Tell me what your 'specialty' is."

[Jimer Lins]

"I am Trinal, General. My specialty is the arcane, specifically in using magic in battle to defeat, disorient or destroy." He nods politely to the General. "I am also somewhat of a scholar and a diplomat."

[Blackferne]

General Watson looks over to the Professor for a second and the illumination sphere of an idea seems to come over him.

"If you were given texts on the construction of an Arcane device used to transport people or objects, do you think you could do that?" He asks.

[Jimer Lins]

"I... I don't know, General. It is possible, but I would need the texts and possibly some time to research. Much would depend on how complex the device is, and of course what materials are necessary for its construction."

[Blackferne]

"Very well. Professor please get this one the necessary texts for the construction of an Arcane gate. I know we have some of the materials, the rest you can try to gather along the way, or hope the citadel has when you arrive. May the gods favor you! Dismissed." The General says before standing back behind his desk to look at maps and papers.

[Jimer Lins]

Trinal blinks (a habit he seems to be picking up), shrugs very slightly and says "Thank you for your time, General." He looks at the Professor with a cocked eyebrow.