EVENT #12: INVOCATION - COORDINATION POST (PART 2)

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Event #12 - COORDINATION ( 2 )

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Network to Spared - Retrieval Team Formation

[aquaveiled]

Hi everyone,

I'm sure you've seen that our lost friends are escaping on their own! Thanks to Julie for breaking the news and tending to those that she can. We'll get more information as more are able to come forward and find a safe space to reach out to us, but what we do know is that not all were able to make it out.

It looks like several people are already making plans to track those that did escape down, so I am planning on going to find the others.

We're still working our coordinates, but we do know that our suspicions are correct. They're up north on an island near the border of the Free Cities and Thorne. We know that Josselyn Creed is using her connections all over Abraxas to pull this off, but her time is short. We can find them.

We've had the support of our respective nations up until now and can still use that to our advantage. I think a road trip is nigh and I doubt I'm the only one itching to go and retrieve our friends.

Who's in?

[hextechhead]

You know I'm in. Viktor is giving me the receiver, and when we get close to the island I should probably be able to pinpoint the general location within a mile or two on the tracker. It'll be harder since they're probably underground. Finding the exact entrance or how to get in will be the hard part. Especially as apparently there are illusions all over the place.

[aquaveiled]

Perfect! And thank you. You both have already done so much to find out where they are.

Breaking and entering was probably already on the docket. Besides, and island is a much smaller place to scour. Illusions can be dispelled and walls can get broken.

The portal that dropping them off in the mountains may not be working anymore like Julie suggested, but smashing in doors is a tried and true method.

[hextechhead]

From what I was told, there was some success with dispelling some of the illusions they were using, since it wasn't academic magic I don't believe. So if we can get some Thorne mages to go with us, they can probably help with that part.

If there is a way to persuade the remaining cultists to let them out, we could try that. I doubt any of this is turning out the way they expected it to. If we can get them to hand them over to us, all the better.

But if not, yeah, smash in the doors.

[aquaveiled]

Opposing magicks cancelling each other out? That does make sense. And I agree, any help they could provide would be welcome. The Council is already appalled at how what has been considered sacred rituals and magicks in Solvunn are being manipulated.

Hopefully they would appeal to empathy or something, but some of them may feel their fates are already sealed. I'm not sure if we can reasonably offer them amnesty but it's worth trying. I think the hammer is going to come down hardest on Josselyn.

Though you're a blacksmith and Viktor is basically an alchemist, right? ...Can you make bombs?

[ You know. Just in case. If Goblins can make bombs surely Jayce and Viktor can. ]

[hextechhead]

Free Cities can provide the ship to take us over, if Thorne mages can help shield it, I suspect we have to make this as subtle as possible. They might try to move them if they see us coming.

We're both scientists, so, yes. I'm not sure that's a good idea, bombs in enclosed spaces like that can be very dangerous.

I'm thinking negotiation and/or espionage are the best moves here. Fighting our way in should be last, it sounds like they're caught in a tight space. We could easily crush our own people if done incorrectly.

[aquaveiled]

If anyone would have illusionary magicks it would be Thorne, right? And that would be perfect!

Bombs can also make new spaces, yes? Just something to keep in mind.

[ Do not take bombs nor ever give Himeka a bomb. For everyone's sake. ]

Luckily we have a few people with skills in both. My friend Thancred is a master at the latter, actually. And he can make himself literally invisible for a bit. If he can help find a way in I'm sure we can get people out. I'm ready to knock out a few of our adversaries myself.

[widows_kiss]

I have additional confirmation on the escape and the fact that some remained behind.

Unfortunately, it sounds like they set something big free in order to cause a distraction (or perhaps enough damage) to cover their escape and those that are left have been rounded up and contained in a smaller location. I'm told the entire area may have seawater slowly seeping in now, however, perhaps from the damage done in the escape attempt. It's not imminently dire, but any longer than a week might be a different story.

Himeka, I'm in. Let me know if there's anything additional you need from me, or where you want to start this.

[aquaveiled]

Filling up with water? Then time really is of the essence. A lot can get done in a week, though, and I think we're up to the task.

Honestly I could use help with all of that. It's a group effort, right? I think we should all highlight our best skills and find out where we fit in best to save our friends. What is it you would like to do?

[widows_kiss]

Getting into places unnoticed is something of a specialty of mine. I don't know what approach you intend to take to secure their release, but if you need someone to go in from an alternate entrance, or take a backup or distraction team while the main one tries a more straightforward approach, it might improve our chances.

I don't know what state we'll find their captors in by this point. They've certainly thrown things into chaos, so that will either be to our benefit... or it'll make them desperate.

[aquaveiled]

My normal method of dungeon crawling is usually go in with fireballs blazing, but given that we have friends imprisoned there who may also be hostages at this point, I can see why that wouldn't necessarily be the best option.

[ At least she knows herself. ]

Trying to find multiple ways in may be a good idea. Based on what Julie said the portal they were able to access was behind a wall covered in webbing, but I would be surprised if the ONLY way to go in was one specific portal... There has to be an old-fashioned way.

Once we're in, I admit I'd like to see if we can take our friends peacefully. But we may not get that option.

[widows_kiss]

There's a time and place for fireballs, I'm sure. And it's a great backup plan if we have to settle for an alternative option. I think hoping for a peaceful resolution isn't a bad thing - as long as you're aware it might not work the way you want to, and have contingencies in place in case it falls through.

[aquaveiled]

Well...when you put it that way, I figure it would go something like this:

Plan A, they do as we say and it all ends peacefully. (And we can bring them to justice on our terms.)

Plan B, they're hesitant and we can try to wrangle out as many of our friends as possible. (Mayhaps this is where you were mentioning distractions? Right under their noses.)

Plan C, we begin combat.

I'm not really afraid of any of those options. If it comes to C, I'm prepared to keep everyone up when it's needed.

[ Full Party, get. ]

[cryptsleeper]

Simply tell me where we are all to meet and I will be there.

Should you need strength or violence, I am likely the best person to call upon.

[aquaveiled]

Thank you, Alucard! I know you've been working hard on uncovering this mystery.

I'd like to get our friends back with the least amount of bloodshed as possible, but I don't think that's something we can count on. The lengths they've gone to conceal what they're doing and how much harm they've caused...they may be willing to do anything.

[cryptsleeper]

I take no issue in being asked to show that we are likewise willing to do anything.

[aquaveiled]

Understood. At the very least we may need to restrain the ones that remain so we can bring them back with us. They should be held accountable for what they've done.

[funbreaker]

You hardly need ask. Simply tell me where you want me. Has transport already been arranged?

[aquaveiled]

I knew I could count on you, Thancred!

Not yet. I kind of wrote this up while pacing. I figure our factions can help us out if we ask, but is that something you'd like to do?

[funbreaker]

Ask Thorne for help? [ While he is not certain how that will go, if he's honest, he also knows they can't leave any potential resources unexplored. ] I will see what I can do, though if it is boats that we need, I suspect the Free Cities is where we would have to turn.

[aquaveiled]

Yes, mayhaps Jayce can help with that? I'll see what he has to say.

Either way, this is one of the few times every nation has been on common ground. This may also show them that they can work together when it matters.

[funbreaker]

Aye, check with him. As you say, I think we may need the cooperation of all the factions if we hope to pull this off.

In the meantime, I will consult with Stephen and Yennefer about appealing to Thorne officials for aid.

[beloyaltome]

𝕴'𝖒 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖌.

𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖐 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖔𝖗𝖌𝖆𝖓𝖎𝖟𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘.

𝕸𝖞 𝖓𝖆𝖒𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝕷𝖊𝖓𝖔𝖗𝖊, 𝕴'𝖒 𝖆 𝖉𝖎𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖒𝖆𝖙, 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝕴 𝖉𝖔 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖛𝖆𝖒𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖊 𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖍 𝖆𝖘 𝖜𝖊𝖑𝖑, 𝖘𝖔 𝕴 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖕 𝖈𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖕𝖊𝖔𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝖜𝖍𝖔 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖎𝖓𝖏𝖚𝖗𝖊𝖉, 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕴 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖇𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖎𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊'𝖘 𝖓𝖔 𝖈𝖍𝖔𝖎𝖈𝖊 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙.

𝕴'𝖉 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖋𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖗𝖞 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖓𝖊𝖌𝖔𝖙𝖎𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖎𝖗 𝖘𝖚𝖗𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗 𝖎𝖋 𝖕𝖔𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖇𝖑𝖊, 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖗𝖞 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖒𝖎𝖟𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖇𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖉𝖘𝖍𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉.

[aquaveiled]

It's nice to "meet" you, Lenore, though I hope we can in person before we embark. I'm Himeka.

All of those skills are highly in need! Thank you so much for offering to help. I think we'll need everyone we can in order to pull this off. Our friends are likely in poor condition so we very well may need to carry them out, too.

I'm in agreement. We may need to figure out what leverage we can offer if they need convincing, so I'll have to see what the Council would be okay with. But we should be ready if worst comes to worst.

[beloyaltome]

𝕴'𝖉 𝖆𝖑𝖘𝖔 𝖇𝖊 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖌𝖑𝖆𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖒𝖊𝖊𝖙 𝖎𝖓 𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖔𝖓! 𝕴'𝖛𝖊 𝖏𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖛𝖊𝖉 𝖎𝖓 𝕹𝖔𝖈𝖜𝖎𝖈𝖍 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖞𝖊𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖆𝖓𝖞 𝖆𝖈𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘. 𝕾𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝕴 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝖙𝖔 𝖞𝖔𝖚?

𝕻𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖊 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖌𝖎𝖛𝖊 𝖒𝖞 𝖎𝖌𝖓𝖔𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊, 𝕴'𝖒 𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖓𝖊𝖜 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊. 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖑 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘?