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| Ariakas | Aug 15 2007, 07:46 PM Post #161 |
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Once more Ariakas dared to break into the conversation, "Well, to make things easier for Haidas it's not really a question whether how many of the Order of the Light could be ready in time. It's a question of how many are ready right now. The forces of Drathmor can break through the Great Wall at any time I believe, considering your earlier words. Any forces you have that are capable of this mission, and capable of doing what's needed needs to go to the Pass of Kuren... now. March to Kuren now." |
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| Lathaon | Aug 15 2007, 09:51 PM Post #162 |
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"You are right again, Ariakas. That will mean very little help from the Order, however. The only other 'elite' troops we could call upon are City Guard and Weissland Royal Guard. The former would be unsuited to this sort of attack and the latter would be too few in number, so that leaves mages and perhaps ordinary scouts." "I..." Haidas began. "I reckon I could get about five hundred in total of halberdiers and archers. Along with that, there are at least that many of our less dangerous soldiers." |
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| chadden | Aug 15 2007, 09:54 PM Post #163 |
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"Five hundred cannot cause enough damage in the time they would be given, Haidas." said Mordain quickly. "The forces of the Defiled Kingdom would kill that number before any signifficant damage could be done." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Lathaon | Aug 16 2007, 08:25 PM Post #164 |
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"With a force so large, there is little we can do that will cause any severe damage without time, in this way," Lathaon said. "As I said before, the necromancers and leaders should be our targets, not their minions. With the armies surrounding them, our best chance to do that could be to attack from above. With a good mage to breach any magical defenses, arrows would be enough to deal with most of them." |
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| Ariakas | Aug 16 2007, 10:16 PM Post #165 |
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Ariakas threw a short glance around the room and then gestured towards some of those present. Both Mistrandar and Ithrain looked angry at Ariakas, Ithrain fists were clenched white with fury. |
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| chadden | Aug 17 2007, 10:50 PM Post #166 |
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Mordain looked at those who were obviously opposed to the Loremaster. Ariakas was to act as the ambasador for the Realm, and he would not have those within the council of Weissland itself give Ariakas an attitude that did not promote peace between the two lands again. After letting such people become aware of his silent objection, he turned back to Lathaon. "My Lord, what mages will you dispatch to carry out such a task? The majority will be needed here, to help with the evacuation and to give the people hope. They will need to know that their leaders are still with them, and what's more, they will need to see their leaders." He paused. "The choice must be made carefully." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Lathaon | Aug 17 2007, 11:28 PM Post #167 |
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"Simple battle mages will suffice. I know you will not like this, but I want to lead the attack myself. Now, before you object, let me explain," Lathaon said. "You are right in that leaders being with the people might seem comforting. Perhaps you feel otherwise, but I do not want, nor would I be best suited for that role. I think it might be equally or more comforting to know that I am there fighting for them. I do not want to lead with inspiring speeches and all that, I want to lead by example. I want to fight. I do not want to stay here in the tower, having not even seen our enemy." |
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| chadden | Aug 17 2007, 11:33 PM Post #168 |
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Mordain's gaze instantly darkened, and he knew that those in the room could feel it. "You want to lead the attack yourself, so soon? You cannot! It has yet to be confirmed, of course, but if this is truly the return of Drathmor then you cannot ride out to face him so soon, with such a small force! It is maddness. If you were to be killed, or captured... What then? What would Weissland do without its Archmage?" |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Lathaon | Aug 17 2007, 11:40 PM Post #169 |
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"If not I, then who will face him?" Lathaon asked. He lowered his voice. "Weissland has little hope left. We have little to lose but everything to gain." |
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| chadden | Aug 17 2007, 11:48 PM Post #170 |
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For the first time in as long as Mordain could remember, he felt his anger rise, and it was directed towards his cousin. He grabbed Lathaon by the arm and pulled him from the room. The guards on the other side of the door were thrown aside by the force of the doors flying open as Mordain burst through. He dragged his cousin across the hall and entered another room. Only when the door was closed did he release him. He positioned himself between Lathaon and the door before speaking. "Little to lose?" Mordain's voice was fiery with anger. "It is our soldiers who have perished in the war against the Realm, the men and women of Weissland who chose to give their lives for this land, your land! The families of those who died feel sorrow even as we speak, but the majority of the people have yet to suffer. Weissland is still filled with the innocent, and they have a lot to lose!" |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Lathaon | Aug 17 2007, 11:53 PM Post #171 |
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"Then I shall be lost with them. If I fight, we have the chance to end this early. It will save many lives. If I do not, there is nothing we can do to stop the Defiled Kingdom. When they overrun Ataya, they will continue to march through Weissland. Why should I wait? Why should I let them come and then take action?!" |
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| chadden | Aug 17 2007, 11:58 PM Post #172 |
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Mordain sighed. "Lathaon, you appointed me as your advisor when you took the throne, but it would seem that this is one of the situations where my advise will go unheard." He paused, sighing once more. "If this is truly the course of action you wish to take, then I cannot stand in your way." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Lathaon | Aug 18 2007, 12:10 AM Post #173 |
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"If... If I should fail, it may be up to you to lead the forces of Weissland. James Castoden may not be ready. For now, I think it is best that you see to the Tower. There are few I would trust with many of the artefacts in here." Lathaon walked back into the room. |
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| chadden | Aug 18 2007, 12:18 AM Post #174 |
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Mordain followed his cousin back to the council chamber. He stood beside him once more. "My Lord, when you are gone, I will see to the evacuation of the city, along with the movement of the items in the vault." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Ariakas | Aug 18 2007, 12:25 AM Post #175 |
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"Gone?" Ariakas voice was filled with surprise. "So you WILL lead the attack?" He threw a questioning look at Mordain before looking at Lathaon again. |
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| Lathaon | Aug 18 2007, 12:37 AM Post #176 |
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"Yes." |
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| Ariakas | Aug 18 2007, 12:40 AM Post #177 |
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Ariakas nodded slowly. The rest of the assembled people in the room looked stunned by this descision. "So..." Mistrandar spoke slowly. "How will this offensive be played out?" |
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| Lathaon | Aug 18 2007, 12:49 AM Post #178 |
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"The main attack will be from eagleback. Then we can have mages cause as many problems as they can without engaging the enemy." |
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| Ariakas | Aug 18 2007, 12:52 AM Post #179 |
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"Don't the Defiled Kingdom have forces capable of air movement on its own, or at least forces capable of dealing with it," Ariakas asked. |
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| Lathaon | Aug 18 2007, 01:00 AM Post #180 |
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"They have wyverns, yes. I suspect that they will have little missile fire to attack with, however. It is more difficult to aim when you have two empty sockets where your eyes should be." |
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