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[Unholy_Pariah]

actually with the amount of magical energy that is apparently flying every which way in this "Rift" area ants may be hard to come across... i think ill go looking for some now instead... and maybe a rat or two.. which way is it to the cellar good sir?

attempt to capture a jar of ants and a rat or two in the taverns cellar

[Spinal_Taper]

"Orc, I could assist you with that. If you come with us, after we get set up, I will get you sent off. You would owe me a favor however."

[Unholy_Pariah]

yes, you should come with us.... gimme a day or two once we arrive and i might be able to make you a mount that will inspire awe in the eyes of any dark lord... or at least look more impressive then walking up covered in mud and road dust...

[HmH]

"Well now, yer free to go yer own way or make me an offer I can appreciate, but as it stands ye haven't much ta convince me ta sail all th' way to tha Illerium Plains just fer your sake, now 'ave you? Karth's enemies be all around 'im as well, so don't think distance be the only barrier ta yer safe arrival."

"I expected you to be more enthusiastic about selling us rather than dropping us off in the middle of the nowhere without a guarantee that we'll buy anything in the future or even survive. But your position is understandable, too."
Eric then turned to Gus and the man in the mask:
"That's good to hear, but I don't need any more persuading to decide this. I'll go to the Rift, I'll show that place a level of warfare and destruction it has never seen, and that's final."

[Spinal_Taper]

"Well now, yer free to go yer own way or make me an offer I can appreciate, but as it stands ye haven't much ta convince me ta sail all th' way to tha Illerium Plains just fer your sake, now 'ave you? Karth's enemies be all around 'im as well, so don't think distance be the only barrier ta yer safe arrival."

"I expected you to be more enthusiastic about selling us rather than dropping us off in the middle of the nowhere without a guarantee that we'll buy anything in the future or even survive. But your position is understandable, too."
Eric then turned to Gus and the man in the mask:
"That's good to hear, but I don't need any more persuading to decide this. I'll go to the Rift, I'll show that place a level of warfare and destruction it has never seen, and that's final."

Gus looked at Eric. The destructive Orc may be a source of trouble in the future."I certainly hope you don't get in anyone elses way. It'd be a shame to see our team break up like that"

[Unholy_Pariah]

heh it'll be fine... even if he starts a war we can just say he works for someone else then sell abominations and chemical weapons to one side or another... i mean someone always profits from any war, why shouldn't it be us?

[HmH]

Gus looked at Eric. The destructive Orc may be a source of trouble in the future."I certainly hope you don't get in anyone elses way. It'd be a shame to see our team break up like that"

"Relax. Don't do anything foolish, don't get in my way, and the destruction will be pointed in a direction you'll all find pleasing. We're in the same boat now, so I'll have to work together with you... even the Fluffy over there."

[Spinal_Taper]

heh it'll be fine... even if he starts a war we can just say he works for someone else then sell abominations and chemical weapons to one side or another... i mean someone always profits from any war, why shouldn't it be us?

He looked at the masked mage, a dissapointed look in his eyes. "What do you think war causes. Wide-Spread death and destruction, emphasize on the Wide-Spread. Any war that one of us causes will effect all of us." He turned to look at the half-orc, and said " You could win the wars, but could you stop every attack? I would find it unpleasant to see my entire lands laid to waste. Is it not more efficient to defeat your enemies via stealth and diplomacy?"

[Unholy_Pariah]

heh it'll be fine... even if he starts a war we can just say he works for someone else then sell abominations and chemical weapons to one side or another... i mean someone always profits from any war, why shouldn't it be us?

He looked at the masked mage, a dissapointed look in his eyes. "What do you think war causes. Wide-Spread death and destruction, emphasize on the Wide-Spread. Any war that one of us causes will effect all of us." He turned to look at the half-orc, and said " You could win the wars, but could you stop every attack? I would find it unpleasant to see my entire lands laid to waste. Is it not more efficient to defeat your enemies via stealth and diplomacy?"

stealth and diplomacy... you mean like putting a slow acting poison on a trade agreement then taking all their stuff while their busy recovering?

[HmH]

"I have been one of the architects of the army that is chasing me. Neither diplomacy nor stealth will work on them; I have made sure of that personally.
...Though I must admit: the Masked Mage's idea has some appeal to it."

[Spinal_Taper]

heh it'll be fine... even if he starts a war we can just say he works for someone else then sell abominations and chemical weapons to one side or another... i mean someone always profits from any war, why shouldn't it be us?

He looked at the masked mage, a dissapointed look in his eyes. "What do you think war causes. Wide-Spread death and destruction, emphasize on the Wide-Spread. Any war that one of us causes will effect all of us." He turned to look at the half-orc, and said " You could win the wars, but could you stop every attack? I would find it unpleasant to see my entire lands laid to waste. Is it not more efficient to defeat your enemies via stealth and diplomacy?"

stealth and diplomacy... you mean like putting a slow acting poison on a trade agreement then taking all their stuff while their busy recovering?

Gus retorts "Maybe as a last resort, but why not kill off their friends, associates and warriors until they are forced to give in to your demands?" he turns to the Orc, and says "You could try removing their political supports, and let the federal government do your work for you."

[Unholy_Pariah]

heh it'll be fine... even if he starts a war we can just say he works for someone else then sell abominations and chemical weapons to one side or another... i mean someone always profits from any war, why shouldn't it be us?

He looked at the masked mage, a dissapointed look in his eyes. "What do you think war causes. Wide-Spread death and destruction, emphasize on the Wide-Spread. Any war that one of us causes will effect all of us." He turned to look at the half-orc, and said " You could win the wars, but could you stop every attack? I would find it unpleasant to see my entire lands laid to waste. Is it not more efficient to defeat your enemies via stealth and diplomacy?"

stealth and diplomacy... you mean like putting a slow acting poison on a trade agreement then taking all their stuff while their busy recovering?

Gus retorts "Maybe as a last resort, but why not kill off their friends, associates and warriors until they are forced to give in to your demands?" he turns to the Orc, and says "You could try removing their political supports, and let the federal government do your work for you."

you condemn my idea of profiteering from wars but you condone amassing an army and invading someones kingdom to try and take their lands and resources by force thus creating a war anyway?
i must confess i am finding your logic rather hard to follow. unless you mean political assassinations, then i follow completely

[Caellath]

Rhedarios just settles on his chair and watches the genocidal discussion between Masked, Gus and Green Buttface while poking the table's underside with the sharp tips of his Talon. He also checks how are his tail ribbon arrangements going, since at least the woman had stopped messing with his ears. He was still not very fond of her poking around a draconic part of his body though.

[HmH]

"The Dark Empire is its own political support. Before you ask: yes, it's working exactly as I intended it to work. The Army didn't rebel, or go crazy, or something like that. The current ruler does his job perfectly, too, even though he's unfit to rule. We had a disagreement, and now he seeks to prove me wrong in battle; that's all it is about.
Speaking of the disagreement... Captain, do you have any spare skulls in your possession? I intended to get a fresh one before we went sailing, but Fluffy here decided to fight me for it, so I never got to the actual skull-getting business."

[IronyOwl]

Prologue

"Right then!" Renault exclaims, shoveling the scrolls back into his sack. "Time to get movin', then. If you've any further business, deal wi' it right quick, 'less you wanna be tanglin' with an Imperial patrol.

Once yer ready, we'll be leavin' one o' three ways. I suppose I'll let you lot pick tha route, but yer respons'ble fer the results, hear?


Anyways, first route's a straight shot, nice an' easy when it ain't nothin' but mud, which it is. Most obvious fer Imperial dogs, though.

Second's over a rough bit o' ground. Hard to manage, but less likely ta be caught.

Third's a bit windy but flat, bein' the long way 'round. Less likely ta be caught but takes a while."

"The Dark Empire is its own political support. Before you ask: yes, it's working exactly as I intended it to work. The Army didn't rebel, or go crazy, or something like that. The current ruler does his job perfectly, too, even though he's unfit to rule. We had a disagreement, and now he seeks to prove me wrong in battle; that's all it is about.
Speaking of the disagreement... Captain, do you have any spare skulls in your possession? I intended to get a fresh one before we went sailing, but Fluffy here decided to fight me for it, so I never got to the actual skull-getting business."

"Do I look like I carry spare skulls 'round with me? Nay, I've nothin' fer yer bone pile. None aboard ship neither, least last I's seen."

Rhedarios just settles on his chair and watches the genocidal discussion between Masked, Gus and Green Buttface while poking the table's underside with the sharp tips of his Talon. He also checks how are his tail ribbon arrangements going, since at least the woman had stopped messing with his ears. He was still not very fond of her poking around a draconic part of his body though.

[3] Noticing that you appear to be getting ready to leave, she asks where you're going. She resumes playing with your ears in the meantime.

Spoiler: Characers (click to show/hide)

Rhedarios Eanafaen (Caellath)
20/20 HP
+1 Dodging (0/8)
-
+2 Clawfighting (0/16)
+1 Cuteness
-1 Impressiveness
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Obsidian Claw


Lamar Lyonson (Unholy_Pariah)
20/20 HP
-
+2 Fire Magic (0/16)
+1 Fleshwarping (0/8)
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Iron Mask


Eric (HmH)
20/20 HP
-
+2 Necromancy (0/16)
+1 Earth Magic (0/8)
+1 Hostile Negotiations
-1 Benign Negotiations
-
Skull-less Staff


Clarence Illi (Draignean)
20/20 HP
-
+2 Alchemy (0/16)
+1 Transmutation (0/8)
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Temperemental Alchemist's Notebook


Gustavo Giaspatto (Spinal_Taper)
20/20 HP
-
+2+1 Persuasion (0/16)
+1-1 Necromancy (0/8)
+1 Social
-1 Magic
-
Made Mans Glove


Greg (Nirur Torir)
20/20 HP
-1+1 Dodging (0/2)
-1 Being Healed
-
+2 Metamagic (0/16)
+1 Restoration (0/8)
-1 Fine Manipulation
Clawed
Carnivore
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The Ways and Forms of the Body