Blackbog Keep

[Laharl]

"I don't do nonlethal damage very easily. When I strike, I strike to kill. Let's face it, I'm not exactly a brute who can bash people over the head and knock them out, nor can I cast spells of sleep or paralysis. Thus, to 'get rid of the guards', I killed them. What else was I supposed to do, ask them nicely to get out of our way?"

[Mr_Praetorian]

"Surely all of those years of espionage and covert opps have yielded some skill is bluffing? I understand that you were in a tight spot, but the fact is that we all are, and, if they manage to trace this back to us, however unlikely that is, they'll have all they need to paint us as bloody traitors. So, I'm sure that I speak for everyone when I insist that you not slaughter everything that crosses your path, especially when in a situation as delicate as this one."

[Laharl]

"I'll do my best to keep the body count down. That said, however, the entire operation was essentially one huge bluff. I thought some part of it should be slightly more certain than that. Obviously, I was in error."

((IC, yes Teodor would know to do that. OOC, however, I'm not all that good at these things...too much MGS, where the tranq pistol is your best friend and alerts go back to normal if you hide for a few minutes...wounding weapons also make nonlethal a little pointless, wouldn't you say?))

[Zanaikin]

Other things that'll be done today (April 26th):

Begin the new training measures regarding the Misalin Guard units. (I know Derovarr is helping this, with how much time?)

(Other than that, inform me if you guys are planning anything or if I should start fast forwarding days [for retraining/craft purposes])
(Btw, you CAN still get crafting, it just won't be the super-saver price until the week passes)

[Squall255]

Ulrich arranges a meeting for that night to talk with the troops, (mainly the clerics, but also the rest of the troops) for him to give a sermon. I'll come up with a full speech after I finish my papers which will be by wednesday. basic idea is that the gods haven't abandoned us, and therefore, we should not abandon them. Anstrun may not be the best for the country, but he HAS spread the word of the church. We must not forget our faith when things turn bad. (Again, this is rough draft. a more formal edition will be done later, when I have time, and it will prolly sound a LOT better.)

[Zanaikin]

Kovis informs you that rumors has it that Maester Glorard Stonefist seems to have locked himself inside his forge since last night. The creationists believe he's trying to build upon some new invention idea of his again. Sadly this also means no-one will be able to take advantage of his forge until he comes back out (lest you wish to disturb him).

[Squall255]

OOC: I'd suggest that someone who knew Graamros suggest not disturbing him. Graamros would do this fairly often, and often came up with something very useful, if it was only a new type of weapon enhancement. People who knew him would know this, and realize the benefit of leaving the Maester be.

[Mr_Praetorian]

Derovarr is running through the basic aspects of the new training regime, and in his spare time is pouring through dusty old tomes concerning Necromancy that doesn't involve undead.

[Zanaikin]

[Mr_Praetorian]

In that case, Derovarr will be spending his spare time working on his retraining, and summary of the new tactical doctrine.

[Zanaikin]

Since no-one I've talked to has expressed anything to do in the time being... moving on =)

to April 27th.

[Laharl]

Teodor calls a meeting of those he thinks he can trust. Unfortunately, that's no one. So, he goes to Kovis, since he at least seems to know something about intelligence work. "Sir, we've been infiltrated. Last night I...came across an intruder, most likely an elf. She used Shadow Guard teleportation techniques and wore an Airindale casting focus of a sort used generally be assault mages (aka duskblades)."

[Zanaikin]

[Mr_Praetorian]

"Very well, have all a patrols doubled." Derovarr replied, looking towards a petty officer in the room.
"Did Kilar happen to relay any updates on the current situation in Naralan?"

[Zanaikin]

Kovis: Nothing new it seems, they're having a cold war over there... with the occasional hotspot.