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Post by abrus on Jan 13, 2016 20:04:28 GMT
Galyn is excited for whatever plan and fully intends on dragging Abrus wherever.
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Post by Viasio on Jan 13, 2016 21:22:55 GMT
Orthos silently takes in all the information, eyes slowly scanning the room carefully. He taps a finger on the chair he sits upon, pondering.
"Hmm. Well, yes, we need to gather information. Now, personally, I don't even want to lay eyes on a Mage Lord until we are ready to end them. We have much coordination to plan, and little time to do it. Unfortunately, limited resources and limited ways to gather information mean that we may indeed need to use our students to their fullest potential. However, remember that every job is 95 percent planning and 5 percent execution, particularly something this daunting. For now, I propose we use our particular talents to gather what information we can here in Corden, as Ostlahoth and Nacoth are more personally concerning to me than the other two, so I would like to solidify our position in Corden and make certain we at least have a start on determining things like behavior patterns, secret routes, etc."
"My proposal is this - we ought to have several groups working on a different aspect of preparation for this job here in Corden, ideally a master per student in the group so they can learn from someone who shares their talent. Galyn and Viasio," He grimaces saying the words, "along with Kai and Laskaris, should work to infiltrate the estates and backrooms of powerful people here in Corden, as well as anyone who associates with the Mage Lords in any capacity. We need copies of documentation, records of conversations. I trust you two are quite up to the task - Oh, and I doubt it needs to be said, but I don't want any damned corpses cropping up where they aren't supposed to be."
"Kaia and Virgil are already quite well paired. I think the two of you would be best suited to acting as our operation coordinators - we need to keep our safehouses clear and establish fronts for a shop or two, to have a location ready for frequent comings and goings - may I suggest a traveling clinic? Furthermore, keeping records in order and handling any mercantile diplomacy we may need to engage in should be this group's responsibility."
"Balaban and Rose look the most unassuming - these two should work on more direct forms of information gathering. We need interviews and bribes, false deals and trips to smoky backrooms. We need whispers in shadows and we need a good information network - in short, espionage. I fully believe that the two of you are best suited to the job. Ideally, we will establish a network of eyes and ears here in the city before the month is out."
"Meanwhile, Abrus and I will operate on the tactical side of things. We will keep a running annotated map of the city, keeping an accurate gauge of who has relations with who, what places are safe, where there is suspicion or suspicious activity, etc. We will also be scouring any and all written accounts we come across for any hint or sign that could possibly help us. We will be the information hub for the rest of you, and we will ensure that everyone is as up to date as is possible - and yes, don't worry, we will of course practice proper partitioning and redundancy to ensure the safety and secrecy of everyone's locations and activities. Even if we are both compromised, your person should be safe."
"I am certain there are many questions and objections to this proposal - fire away." He sits back and steeples his fingers, watching the others' reactions.
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Post by RoseMarie on Jan 13, 2016 21:40:20 GMT
Lask looks uncomfortable of having Rose with Ban but he just nods.
Rose looks pretty excited and impressed by Orthos
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Post by virgil on Jan 13, 2016 21:45:42 GMT
Orthos silently takes in all the information, eyes slowly scanning the room carefully. He taps a finger on the chair he sits upon, pondering.
"Hmm. Well, yes, we need to gather information. Now, personally, I don't even want to lay eyes on a Mage Lord until we are ready to end them. We have much coordination to plan, and little time to do it. Unfortunately, limited resources and limited ways to gather information mean that we may indeed need to use our students to their fullest potential. However, remember that every job is 95 percent planning and 5 percent execution, particularly something this daunting. For now, I propose we use our particular talents to gather what information we can here in Corden, as Ostlahoth and Nacoth are more personally concerning to me than the other two, so I would like to solidify our position in Corden and make certain we at least have a start on determining things like behavior patterns, secret routes, etc."
"My proposal is this - we ought to have several groups working on a different aspect of preparation for this job here in Corden, ideally a master per student in the group so they can learn from someone who shares their talent. Galyn and Viasio," He grimaces saying the words, "along with Kai and Laskaris, should work to infiltrate the estates and backrooms of powerful people here in Corden, as well as anyone who associates with the Mage Lords in any capacity. We need copies of documentation, records of conversations. I trust you two are quite up to the task - Oh, and I doubt it needs to be said, but I don't want any damned corpses cropping up where they aren't supposed to be."
"Kaia and Virgil are already quite well paired. I think the two of you would be best suited to acting as our operation coordinators - we need to keep our safehouses clear and establish fronts for a shop or two, to have a location ready for frequent comings and goings - may I suggest a traveling clinic? Furthermore, keeping records in order and handling any mercantile diplomacy we may need to engage in should be this group's responsibility."
"Balaban and Rose look the most unassuming - these two should work on more direct forms of information gathering. We need interviews and bribes, false deals and trips to smoky backrooms. We need whispers in shadows and we need a good information network - in short, espionage. I fully believe that the two of you are best suited to the job. Ideally, we will establish a network of eyes and ears here in the city before the month is out."
"Meanwhile, Abrus and I will operate on the tactical side of things. We will keep a running annotated map of the city, keeping an accurate gauge of who has relations with who, what places are safe, where there is suspicion or suspicious activity, etc. We will also be scouring any and all written accounts we come across for any hint or sign that could possibly help us. We will be the information hub for the rest of you, and we will ensure that everyone is as up to date as is possible - and yes, don't worry, we will of course practice proper partitioning and redundancy to ensure the safety and secrecy of everyone's locations and activities. Even if we are both compromised, your person should be safe."
"I am certain there are many questions and objections to this proposal - fire away." He sits back and steeples his fingers, watching the others' reactions. "There we go. We would be a sad bunch without you Orthos." Kaia smiles, "Virgil and I can handle what you have asked and maybe a bit more. Depending on where we set up we could get a good flow of information too. We will look into locations immediately. Anything else?" |
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Post by theros on Jan 13, 2016 21:58:43 GMT
Ban paces, frowning. "But if Ostlahoth is here for a short time, we could take them out together perhaps, working as a whole team rather than splitting up, as we would have to if they were in separate cities."
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Post by Caerus on Jan 13, 2016 22:30:21 GMT
(For the record, there are no public record of Ostlahoth ever visiting Nacoth before. Perhaps in private, but it may be difficult to get them both again at the same time. Your choice. Just be informed.)
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Post by The GM on Jan 14, 2016 1:51:41 GMT
Nanaris waits wondering what he's supposed to do.
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Post by Viasio on Jan 14, 2016 2:02:23 GMT
Ban paces, frowning. "But if Ostlahoth is here for a short time, we could take them out together perhaps, working as a whole team rather than splitting up, as we would have to if they were in separate cities."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?" |
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Post by theros on Jan 14, 2016 2:11:18 GMT
Ban paces, frowning. "But if Ostlahoth is here for a short time, we could take them out together perhaps, working as a whole team rather than splitting up, as we would have to if they were in separate cities."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?"Ban nods. "You are right as usual. I couldn't help but state the other options. We can go with your plan. I think Rose and I will enjoy working together." |
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Post by RoseMarie on Jan 14, 2016 2:12:49 GMT
"Balaban, your eyes are sharp and your mind keen. Surely you see why that is a faulty plan. Ostlahoth arrives in just a few days. Do you propose we attempt to dispose of two Mage Lords at once, on their home turf, with little to no preparation and no plans in place whatsoever to dispose of the other two? Just as I would not fire an arrow blindfolded, I refuse to undertake this endeavor without proper planning. Furthermore, as has already been stated, a prepared mage is a scary mage. If we allow any of the lords to hear of the others' demise, we will have already failed. Right now, they are complacent, as easy as can be expected to dispose of, but if they are alert and paranoid...? No, we must eliminate them all with extreme speed, precision, and predjudice - and we must do so separately. Giving such a powerful entity even heartbeats to prepare... Not something I wish to consider."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?" Ban nods. "You are right as usual. I couldn't help but state the other options. We can go with your plan. I think Rose and I will enjoy working together." Rose looks over and smiles sweetly. Lask rolls his eyes |
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Post by virgil on Jan 14, 2016 2:17:22 GMT
Ban paces, frowning. "But if Ostlahoth is here for a short time, we could take them out together perhaps, working as a whole team rather than splitting up, as we would have to if they were in separate cities."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?""Actually I have an idea. It would either pay in spades or be the end of us all." Kaia has started grinning like a madwoman. |
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Post by The GM on Jan 14, 2016 2:19:11 GMT
Ban paces, frowning. "But if Ostlahoth is here for a short time, we could take them out together perhaps, working as a whole team rather than splitting up, as we would have to if they were in separate cities."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?""I can fight pretty well.... and I can be quiet." |
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Post by RoseMarie on Jan 14, 2016 2:19:53 GMT
"Balaban, your eyes are sharp and your mind keen. Surely you see why that is a faulty plan. Ostlahoth arrives in just a few days. Do you propose we attempt to dispose of two Mage Lords at once, on their home turf, with little to no preparation and no plans in place whatsoever to dispose of the other two? Just as I would not fire an arrow blindfolded, I refuse to undertake this endeavor without proper planning. Furthermore, as has already been stated, a prepared mage is a scary mage. If we allow any of the lords to hear of the others' demise, we will have already failed. Right now, they are complacent, as easy as can be expected to dispose of, but if they are alert and paranoid...? No, we must eliminate them all with extreme speed, precision, and predjudice - and we must do so separately. Giving such a powerful entity even heartbeats to prepare... Not something I wish to consider."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?" "I can fight pretty well.... and I can be quiet." "So I'll be taking the kid?" Lask asks |
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Post by theros on Jan 14, 2016 2:20:41 GMT
"Balaban, your eyes are sharp and your mind keen. Surely you see why that is a faulty plan. Ostlahoth arrives in just a few days. Do you propose we attempt to dispose of two Mage Lords at once, on their home turf, with little to no preparation and no plans in place whatsoever to dispose of the other two? Just as I would not fire an arrow blindfolded, I refuse to undertake this endeavor without proper planning. Furthermore, as has already been stated, a prepared mage is a scary mage. If we allow any of the lords to hear of the others' demise, we will have already failed. Right now, they are complacent, as easy as can be expected to dispose of, but if they are alert and paranoid...? No, we must eliminate them all with extreme speed, precision, and predjudice - and we must do so separately. Giving such a powerful entity even heartbeats to prepare... Not something I wish to consider."
He glances askance at Nanaris. "Tell me, if Tychon allows you to work with us, what are you best at?" "Actually I have an idea. It would either pay in spades or be the end of us all." Kaia has started grinning like a madwoman. Ban looks interested. |
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Post by theros on Jan 14, 2016 2:22:17 GMT
"I can fight pretty well.... and I can be quiet." "So I'll be taking the kid?" Lask asks "Yeah! Lask, this'll be fun!" Kai bounces in his chair. |
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