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Post by Daos on Sept 11, 2022 12:14:54 GMT -8
"I am not overly familiar with the local politics of this area," Iroas admits. "Is there some higher authority we can appeal to for help? A lord or king of some kind, someone who can dispatch troops to protect Red Larch and other nearby towns should these cults again try to attack?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 11, 2022 21:23:05 GMT -8
"Our backup was three guards last time," Rada points out with a sigh.
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Post by Igordragonian on Sept 12, 2022 3:53:14 GMT -8
OOC: What would Migor know of the cult of fire and the elementals in general?
-- IC: "So we have to be smarties. Maybe we can destroy parts of the temple on those baddies stupid heads! I can do fire balls! You are a strong angry human! And smart god servant man can guide us!"
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 12, 2022 6:02:57 GMT -8
The mayor shakes her head. "The Dessarin Valley is not under the jurisdiction of any kingdom--it's been isolated from the outside world for many years. But perhaps we can petition the other towns for aid. Beliard has many retired adventurers who would be happy to pick up their swords again for the good of the people." Migor knows that Urzzaya, his "mistress," was a devotee of elemental fire, and in particular worshipped a "Prince" called Izzt. She'd force his clan to take part in twisted rituals, like setting forests and even people ablaze, to celebrate the destructive power of his flame. Just before he escaped, Urzzaya was taking his tribe to meet with a larger fire cult somewhere in the Sumber Hills.
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Post by Daos on Sept 12, 2022 16:18:01 GMT -8
Iroas nods. "It may be wise to send word to the other towns, and have all be prepared for the worst, should it come," he says. "These cultists tried to destroy Red Larch, they may try again. Or attack one of the other towns. They all seem dedicated to death and destruction."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 13, 2022 1:37:59 GMT -8
"Bringing down the whole keep on their heads is going to take a lot more power than what we have," Rada says to Migor before turning to Iroas. "So how do you want to proceed? Do you want to recruit some help from the other towns?"
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Post by Daos on Sept 13, 2022 13:35:40 GMT -8
"Were I not concerned that it might flood the entire river, or that there may be more innocents imprisoned down there, I would chuck their own bomb down there and wash them away entirely," Iroas says. "But that's too large of a risk. As for help, I doubt we can raise the army we need, but we might be able to find further assistance if we put out the word."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 13, 2022 23:57:12 GMT -8
"Well, let's put out the word then,and hope a few more people come help," Rada says.
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Post by Igordragonian on Sept 14, 2022 7:01:22 GMT -8
Migor's mood change from trigger happy to somber and then again. "Yess... I guesss.. Maybe.. But.. what if other cult will attack when the townies gather forces here? I guess.. help. Yess. help is needed. Yess."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 14, 2022 8:15:28 GMT -8
"If that's our plan, then perhaps you four should go to Beliard," the mayor suggests. "You can reach it much faster than any of us thanks to your griffons."
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Post by Daos on Sept 14, 2022 14:33:30 GMT -8
"I've only heard of Beliard in passing; I was led to believe it was just a simple farming town," Iroas comments. "But if, as you say, there are many retired warriors there, it may be worth checking out. In the meantime, Red Larch and the other towns in the valley should begin doing whatever they can to protect themselves. It may even be worthwhile to send word to Waterdeep. The Lords' Alliance there may be receptive to sending additional help if they are made aware of what's happening here."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 15, 2022 1:07:18 GMT -8
"Only this water cult has attacked so far," Rada says. "We can only hold out hope the others don't decide to do the same while we are gone."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 15, 2022 3:50:22 GMT -8
"We can try, at least," the mayor promises. "Don't worry, we have made plans to evacuate the town should another cult attack."
"I think we've been to Beliard before," Savra remarks as they head to their hippogriffs. "When we got that job to fight those bandits? Who were, uh, a bit mushroomed out?"
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Post by Daos on Sept 15, 2022 11:35:29 GMT -8
"That's right, we stayed at The Watchful Knight," Iroas remembers. "Well, with all that settled, we should probably get some rest and head out first thing in the morning then."
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Post by Igordragonian on Sept 15, 2022 14:36:20 GMT -8
Migor is look concerned. "I fear the fire cult are gathering their forces.... but we.. can't do everything at once. Yess. let's go"
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