"Well I can cover airial recon, a can Fieri. I am also great in the water. If I find that fleet, i could remove it from becomming an issue."
Mountain
"Looks like we've got a winner, Jerak. Any clue who 'Kor' is?"
Forest
After some time has past, Michael leaps down from the trees and finds Jiminy.
"As far as Anthony and I can tell, there aren't any people from other Kingdoms in the Forest. We found a river that looks like it comes from the Mountains, and a lake about two miles from here. We've also got plenty of wildlife to hunt."
The crowd parts as a person walks forward. He's a bit tall and slender for a half orc, but there's no mistaking the fine tusks that protrude from his bottom lip. Despite their presence, he speaks clearly and distinctly.
"I am humbled, to be sure. I accept though, for now is not the time for daliance. Mountains are hard, and unforgiving things, and so must we be to gain victory. Is anyone else here familiar with highland ways?"
"Not that I know of." Oniero replies as he looks around at the crowd. "Anything we should know?"
Mountain
Wyrd stands and walks over toward the group. Remaining his normal size, he drops to one knee so as to loom less.
Mountain
Jeran holds back, glad to hand the reins over to someone else. He only knew Kor by reputation, but he had no reason to doubt his abilities.
Island
Dennis shrugged. "Okay by me. Everyone in favor of having a small group of generals in charge who solve disagreements with personal duels, raise your hand."
Island
Artorius raises his hand after Dennis speaks.
Island
Ephebe shrugged. She raised her hand as well.
Island
Valvarmisan raises his hand.
Island
Kitty raised her hand. It sounded like as good of an idea as any other.
Island
Juco and Maru both raise their hands.
Island
After careful consideration, Nala raises her hand.
Island
After a few more moments of hesitation, it becomes clear that the majority of the people in the Island Kingdom want a group of generals leading. But who gets to be a general?
Island
"Okay, we have to decide who gets to be a general. So. Artorius. Any suggestions? I mean, this is how your people do things, so you know how this is supposed to work, right?"
Island
Artorius shrugs "The way we decide who is a general would not go over to well here." He than looks at as if to make sure Enre who says "Yeah bad idea that one." He than thinks for a moment before saying "Who has been in the most combat situations or leadership roles? Would cut down on the people we could pick from."
Island
"Well, that certainly should cut down on those eligible. I have spent my life studying everything to do with leadership. I have seen some combat, the elves are often in conflict with the lycanthropes of the forests."
Island
Artorius "Just lycanthropes? They are that big of a problem?" He looks at Enre who shrugs saying "Sometimes other times they just lay low." Artorius nods before saying "I am the first ranked, tactician in my age group, my father is also teaching me everything he knows of combat as well as how he leads."
Island
"Since naval warfare is one of our primary defenses, we need someone familiar with it. Is there anyone else here who has that? "
Island
"Closest I've got is watching ships from a distance." ^.^
island
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure that there isn't a whole lot of naval experience here," she said dryly, slightly curious why the girl whose combat experience consisted of fighting lycans was being supported by lycans.
"So, what about Nala? Okay, she didn't really go about getting there the right way, but she used to be student council president. That's a lot of organizational experience. Can we get past the whole thrall thing and take advantage of the leadership experience?"
"If we make Shephord a general too that'll give us four generals. Artorius, Tyrrin, Nala, and Shephord. That seems like a good number. Enough to make decisions not unilateral but not so many we're going in lots of directions at once."
Forest
"So now that we've got a bit of information on the land, what now?" Belyu asks Jiminy. "We've got a lot of things we could do, and we should find whatever the Headmaster was talking about too."
Meanwhile, already deep in the Forest Castle, Shara runs into a room and slams the door shut, breathing hard and trying desperately to calm down.
Mountain
"Kor, there is a path leading out of the mountains." Oniero tells the new leader. "I didn't follow it, but knowing it's there means we can defend it. What do you want to do?"
"Only one? We'll need to make sure we don't have any cave networks that can be exploited by our enemies, or ones we can use to strike at our enemies. As far as that one path goes, let's see which kingdom it leads to, if any.
As a matter of fact, lets get some scouts out to see what we have for resources. Any one who can help in this, that has the knowledge, may.
Do we have an fliers?"
"I can fly. I can follow the path I found and find out what kingdom it leads to while showing others where it is."
Apparently satisfied with Kor's leadership, despite not having voted for anyone, Wyrd speaks calmly,
Any mineral resources you need, I can bring to the surface. I can also scout from below the earth, and none who touch the ground can evade my detection, be they ever so sneaky for the earth herself whispers to me of where they are. I may not have the sight range of a flier, but none can rival my stealth, and few save those who do fly can rival my speed through mountains. I can also reinforce our defenses and prepare surprises for anyone approaching by land.
"Good. Oneiro, go ahead and do so, taking a few with you in case others are scouting as well. Wryd, check out the mountains for any cave systems, like I mentioned. You seem the best suited for this task.
I will commune with nature to get an idea of our surroundings and what kind of game or plants there are for consumption. Anyone else have noteworthy skills that maybe of use to us? Jeran, I know you've lead before, would you be willing to lead troops? But generaly, for everyone, speak up and let me know what you can do, and what tasks youre best suited for. Those not suited for combat will have plenty to do, don't worry..." the last bit said with a tusky grin.
Mountain
"I would be willing. Scouting and combat are about all my skills are good for," he said gruffly.
Forest
"Alright, after having a look at the terrain, I'm thinking that we're going to be best served by guerilla tactics. Roland and I and any other flyers we have can take turns doing aerial reconnaissance. Pan can talk to the trees which makes the whole forest our information network. You and Ryuzo can work together to make sure nothing moves in here without us knowing about it. Michael and Anothony are familiar with forest terrain so I'm putting you guys each in charge of a patrol. Phaeze I'm going to want you to help with coordinating reports and intel. With your telepathic abilities that should be right up your alley. We'll put you in the field as necessary, but most of the time you should stick to base. Jim...we need defenses. You're in charge of building them. For now we're going to concentrate on defense. We'll need time to build up defenses and gather intel on the other kingdoms before we plan any attacks. Bradley, I haven't forgotten you. I'd like you to help explore the castle itself. We need a solid picture of our resources. And Ehos...you should stick with Phaeze since you need a telepath to help you communicate. You're his bodyguard."
Forest
Jim nods to Jiminy. On it, he says, unlocking his hatch to let his workers free. Alright guys, defenses. Let's get going, he says, clapping to urge them along. Thinking a moment, he waves over to Michael and Anthony. "Do you want one or two of these guys to come along and set traps or something with you? They may be able to help." He sends the rest off to start gathering supplies for defenses, and starts mentally theorizing his creations while he waits for an answer.
Mountain
Wyrd nods to Kor and sinks seamlessly into the ground.
Forest
::I can maintain this collective indefinitely. For those of you who do not know, I can also heal you no matter how far away from me you are, and there are a few things I can do to help you if you get into trouble, so do not hesitate to sing out if you do. I can help Bradley if you would like. It seems to me that we should not have anyone operating totally alone.::
Nods at Jiminy an follows Pan...
|
Forest
"I get my own patrol?" Anthony asks, amazed. "I can't believe this... I'll get some volunteers and make an outer ring so Michael's group can be ready in case someone gets past us."
Still shaking his head in disbelief, Anthony starts going around asking people to see if they want to be on a patrol.
Mountain
With a nod, Oniero recruits a few people and takes off to show them the path and figure out which Kingdom it leads too.
Forest
Michael smiles as he watches his little brother.
"I don't think he expected to be taken so seriously."
Mountain
"I would be willing. Scouting and combat are about all my skills are good for," he said gruffly.
"Good. Why don't you start by gathering up folks and determine combat ability and form them up into units. If you recognize people to appoint as lieutenants and such to help you go right ahead. let me know if you have any problems.
For the rest of you that combat or scouting isn't your thing, let's go see what our headmaster left for us to live in for the next few weeks."
Desert
“Another thing that might be useful about me guys; my abilities make me a pretty good spy and I can gather information about the other kingdoms pretty easily without them knowing about it. For instance; I can duplicate the effects of a commune spell endlessly if we need to know stuff.” Dylen volunteers. “But, I’m not very good in a fight, I kinda panic sometimes…” He admits, a little embarrassed.
Forest
Michael smiles as he watches his little brother.
"I don't think he expected to be taken so seriously."
Jiminy grinned. "Hey, my job is to use the available resources to their fullest. Besides, if Dennis thinks that Anthony can take over for him when he graduates then the kid must have leadership potential."
Forest
Pan led Sadie and Morrigan into the castle, hands on the backs of their heads so it was obvious that they weren't going to attack.
"I found these two coming from the Mountain kingdom. There's a road that leads right to us from there. They say they want to defect."
Sadie looks tense. "I can't work with those people. Well, maybe Jeran. And Oneiro. They weren't too bad. But Ursula was being her usual abrasive self. And the giant. He has boundary issues. You can use whatever truth spells you want to make sure we're not spies. I'd rather be locked up than sent back there."
Desert
“Another thing that might be useful about me guys; my abilities make me a pretty good spy and I can gather information about the other kingdoms pretty easily without them knowing about it. For instance; I can duplicate the effects of a commune spell endlessly if we need to know stuff.” Dylen volunteers. “But, I’m not very good in a fight, I kinda panic sometimes…” He admits, a little embarrassed.
"Well, then, you are definitely on the right team! Since we're trying to avoid fighting and all. Don't worry, if things do come to that we've got more combat oriented people who can take care of that."
Island
Forest
Jiminy grinned. "Hey, my job is to use the available resources to their fullest. Besides, if Dennis thinks that Anthony can take over for him when he graduates then the kid must have leadership potential."
"He was pretty quick to take the outer ring. I just hope the kind of leadership he has extends past gambling dens." Michael adds. "It's harder to believe you trust me after the slurk incident."
Desert
“Another thing that might be useful about me guys; my abilities make me a pretty good spy and I can gather information about the other kingdoms pretty easily without them knowing about it. For instance; I can duplicate the effects of a commune spell endlessly if we need to know stuff.” Dylen volunteers. “But, I’m not very good in a fight, I kinda panic sometimes…” He admits, a little embarrassed.
Desert
"There is no shame in this, Dylen," Fei replies simply. "There is far more to life than conflict, after all," he continues with a brief smile before launching into the longest speech any of them have heard him give (timed for when Keme and the lycans come back by their location). ^-^
"If you have such an ability to commune, for example, that would allow us to know of the other kingdoms and be able to outmaneuver them with minimal combat. In fact, I think that should be our first order of business as we also reconnoiter our fortress. Let us find you some place sheltered and still for you to do so."
"Gil - I will need you to scout the fortress oasis itself. If there are underwater aquifers that connect to other locations and oases in the desert, we must know about them now and see how that can be used to our advantage."
"Keme - I will need you and some of the other lycans to set an initial perimeter around the oasis in case one of the other kingdoms has decided to mobilize."
"Khassar - I will need you to be our aerial long-range scout, with Krays covering the skies in between your circuit and the oasis for now. You and Keme will remain in regular contact (via sending magic and/or teleportation) with each other and with me so that we have a wholistic view of our area. Once we mobilize and take to the deep desert, we will maintain this pattern of surveillance unless environs or our opponents dictate otherwise."
"The remaining lycans will come with myself, Dylen, Fieri and the others to the fortress so we may find out what other assets we have at our disposal. Hopefully, information on utilizing the desert fauna in our defense will be present there."
"Questions and observations?"
"None from me." He nods at Khassar and takes flight.
Desert
"Thank you Krays, Khassar," the young monk replies with a bow as the two take flight.
As Fei and the rest make their way to the desert fortress, he speaks to Jax and Nadya:
"Fieri says that your organizational skills are most noteworthy. I think it would be best if the two of you oversee the cataloging of our resources to ensure it is done both accurately and swiftly."
He slows his pace to walk beside Ghalen.
"Ghalen - it is my understanding that you have Imperial military training. Would you be able to fill the role of strategic and tactical advisor (working with Dylen and his intelligence gathering), or do you feel someone else here is better qualified for this?"