Project Falcon

[scifibarbie]

//If you werent involved in the gathering, please dont post here. Also, unless you were involved..you dont know a thing.

The first gathering has occurred. Information was shared, plans discussed and decisions made.

Now preparations begin for the journey ahead.

For those that need to be contacted, squirrels and birds start to relay messages.

//Thanks to everyone who showed up to get this started! This is our nest.

[ycleption]

Can we just start by having everyone involved thus far post with times and time zone they are generally available?

Late evenings CDT are generally best for me, and Sunday and Thursday are ideal days most weeks. I can sometimes do Monday or Wednesday mornings, so long as things are done by noonish CDT, and sometimes other times during the weekends.

[Masterjack]

Evenings and weekends EST. I just need to give my wife some notice for when I plan an event. So the sooner I give her the time the better it is for me

[scifibarbie]

//I am available most evenings CDT and wednesdays, Fridays & sundays

Just need some advance notice for specific things

[scifibarbie]

Abi takes a long stroll thru Alindor, especially the Morholt Kingdom. She is gathering nuts and berries and stopping by various inns along the way.

She keeps her head covered, and listens to the local news. Listening for comments in regards to the current goings on near the borders of the mountains of madness.

Trying to gather news of the current state of the Morholt Kingdom and its relationship with Milara currently. Any rumors or hearsay, along wth substantiated news.

Before heading out, she sends word via falcon to Drexia.
The letter reads:
"Miss Drexi,

Im heading to Alindor to check the paths and here the news.

See you soon

A"

[scifibarbie]

*On her journey it occurs to ABi to send word to the bird lord.

She talks to one of her feathered friends and bids him to seek the bird lord out and have him seek her out.

[scifibarbie]

Birds have gone out.

One last gathering before the journey begins. What shall be revealed? What news is there.

Are things ready to proceed?

//sorry guys..i think i screwed up on te date mailed out. This is the updated one. Let me know if it works

[scifibarbie]

The falcons are leaving their nests. Gathering on the winds of chaos.

The journey begins.

[ycleption]

//Can I ask all the people who are involved to RSVP, even if it is just a maybe? Thus far Abi and I are the only ones who have... I know it's a bit far off at this point, but if possible, giving us an idea of who can or can't be there would be great. Because of the IC nature of the quest, a good deal of secrecy is involved, and the party size is limited; I want to make sure that this doesn't feel like an exclusive "in-group" affair OOCly, so I want to be able to invite other characters if those who currently know about the trip can't come. We have a good number of people involved already, and a lot more people's names have been mentioned who don't know about this yet, and I know some of them would probably be interested if asked, but we need time to RP inviting them and explaining to them what's involved if people can't make it.
Thanks.

[orth]

Originally Posted by scifibarbie

The falcons are leaving their nests. Gathering on the winds of chaos.

The journey begins.

The link you pointed to is wrong and confusing the calendar system which is arguably a bug. You are pointing to the date of April 21st and people are already RSVPd to that date when the event is April 5th. The event URL is here:

http://forums.layonara.com/calendar....day=2008-04-05

[Gulnyr]

Also, from the calendar entry:

Time: 3pm PDT
1pm CDT
12 pm EDT
7am aest

These times are confusing. 3pm PDT is 5pm CDT and 6pm EDT.

[scifibarbie]

bugger...i hate conversions. I got em backwards it looks like. Sorry folks. I jsut updated and corrected teh it.

Thansk

[scifibarbie]

The last meeting has been held and final preparations are being made.

But has something compromised the team?

Time will tell.

[scifibarbie]

I updated the start location on the calendar event.

See ya there

[scifibarbie]

*birds fly out to those making the dangerous journey.

Falcons...

We need a boat for our plan. Do we trust the katherians and charter one there, or do we charter one out of the western gate of corsain?

The thread we need to tie up before our trip.

Sparrow

(A)

[Skywatcher]

*privately to Krysthalien and Abi* I think you should use our boat that we have chartered out of Hempstead if you need a secure and trustworthy crew.

[scifibarbie]

*nods...she takes miss clarissa and Krys into the basher guild hall and after checking taht all is quiet and empty..

She tells miss clarissa that her aid is most appreciated. She then informs her of the nature of the trip and the dangers involved.

If she is certain the crew is up for it and can be trusted, then the falcons would greatly appreciate all the help the can get.

She then asks miss clarissa not to bring this forward to anyone, not the capt or the crew..until the rest of the falcons have agreed to it.

//will pm clarissa once the rest of the falcons agree

the falcons can reply here to make it easy

[Masterjack]

Originally Posted by scifibarbie

*nods...she takes miss clarissa and Krys into the basher guild hall and after checking taht all is quiet and empty..

She tells miss clarissa that her aid is most appreciated. She then informs her of the nature of the trip and the dangers involved.

If she is certain the crew is up for it and can be trusted, then the falcons would greatly appreciate all the help the can get.

She then asks miss clarissa not to bring this forward to anyone, not the capt or the crew..until the rest of the falcons have agreed to it.

//will pm clarissa once the rest of the falcons agree

the falcons can reply here to make it easy

//I did the same thing with Sallaron..I thought I was getting the ship stuff arranged *shrugs*

*pm sent to Abi*

[scifibarbie]

*after contacting master beli, she defers to his wisdom.

Please inform the flock and keep us apprised of the situation master beli.

Im sorry if i screwed up your plans. I did tell her that I would ask the flocks opinion on this before agreeing. I will let you take care of the matter from here on out.

*she then leaves him with a 4 pack of beer and some pie

[scifibarbie]

*a note is dropped off by birds to the various falcons.

Master Jin has said he is unsure whether his duties will prevent him from joining us.

He has recommended armolas folian to replace him shoudl he be unable to attend.

I know armolas, and i trust master jin implicitly. Armolas is an excellent tracker adn scout.

Please let me know if this is acceptable. I am sorry for the last minute notice, but i jsut received the letter from master jin.

A

[Lalaith Va'lash]

// Hi All,

I am unsure at this point if Lal will be able to make this tonight. I went from No, to maybe, to yes, and then back to maybe on the calender the last couple weeks... so as you can see life is a little unpredictable (and busy!) right now.

I'll be at my college working all day on finishing my Thesis. and.. I really won't know until I get home, when I'll be home. Sorry

LV

[Asmodean]

// Sorry folks, but my travel plans have changed and Iradril will not be able to accompany you on this important excursion. I wish you all the best of luck. I have changed my status on the calendar.

[scifibarbie]

the falcons have flown...

Darkness surrounds them, enemies are on all sides.

Discoveries have been made, conjecture on the nature of the cloud...or is all in their heads.

the long dark path lies ahead of them still.

[orth]

Plen counsels quietly with the group while resting and recuperating inside the cave right near the entrance outside to the mountains of madness.

He gives Emie a warm look, her body reknit just recently. Terror from behind, dark elves, meteor swarms, and the fear of cave ins made for a confused battle.

It is better than I expected deep within the darkness. I am not sure if it the testament to nature's perseverance or if the darkness some how continues to provide for life.

I will find feathers to seek out Lalaith, she can be found if she wishes to be

Is there anyone else you know who could get here as swift as shadow?

A sudden rock slide jolts Plen to his feet as the spiders cascade from the ceiling. He swiftly blesses the group with protections from poison and disease and reaches for his pick and shield.

[stragen]

* After the spider are chased back into their holes Jin turns to speak. He gestures to the bodies of the Dark Elves *.

If these are the ones who were watching us. A patrol perhaps, that followed us into this cave. Then they may have had the answers we seek.

* As he speaks he recovers the bloodied robes and cloak of the of the caster who attacked them. *

I wonder if where they came from an who they are to report to. They may have followed our tracks. We could do the same, and follow theirs.

* He throws the spidery weaved cloak over his shoulder and turn to look at the group. Removing his peaked hat, his face is seen, and for a moment he looks like a surprising convincing dark elf.*

Just say the word I will call one who can follow their scent back. But, it means more magic.

[Masterjack]

I'm just worried dat dey might have sent word back of our presence. If deh had recognized Plen, which is easy teh do wit his wings and all. Dhen yea can bet he(Milara) himself will show up teh deal wit us.

So lets get deh bloody hell out of dis trap of a cave and on teh our objective

*looks to Jin* If yea can do that great, but I tink we need teh make sure dey not be waitin outside fer us first.

[scifibarbie]

Well...this cave at least doesnt seem to lead anywhere else.

I think we may have stumbled onto some giants lair. Glad it wasnt anything worse.

We may be lucky though. My experience with teh dark elves is they usually travel together in small packs when patrolling. This was a lone mage. Where was the rest of his patrol?

Perhaps we got lucky and he was coming her for minerals or whatever on his own...I know many mages who do such things. We may have surprised him as much as he surprised us.

But then, as I think about this...the rest of the patrol may be waiting for him outside and not heard us. I mean..wouldnt they have coming running to his aid if they had? If they are there..we need to kill them as fast as possible and let none escape.

And maybe if we are lucky, we can take one as a prisoner to interrogate first. He may be able to answer some of our questions.

*She then bites her lip and pauses as she realizes the gravity of what she is about to say next.

We can dispose of him after. We cant leave any that would alert 'him' to our presence here. More so than he may or may not know.

*after a moment she continues

Master beli is right though..we need to press on. We need to discover what is happening. That is our primary goal here.

[scifibarbie]

//next session...same time same day.


3pm PDT, 5pm EDT on saturday.

Meeting point to be announced.

I have pm'd L as to how he wants us to get back to the cave. We can either try to arrange to have a gm port us there directly, or we can have plen lead us there as he knows the way if thats possible. Im not sure if the paths into the mountains were blocked by the GMs since anyone travelling there required a gm along.

Let me know what you think.

As far as the 2 that can join us afterwards. Lalith should definitely be along i think- due to her gift, and others should either be krys or omer as they have been along since the beginning.

ALso...emie informed me she may not be able to make it next session due to RL obligations. She will try though.

[Lalaith Va'lash]

//If this is Saturday April 12th or Saturday April 26th I can be there. On Saturday April 19th I cannot as I will be in NYC for a conference for school.

----


*A dark figure listens from the shadows*

Knowing she was late to the meeting... but not wanting to leave Av'ariela with anybody but Quillwem she waited for the Emerald to arrive home and missed the others' departure.

Knowing the path that was laid out before them, she starts on her way, eyes and ears attuned and searching for any that may have had a message for her.

[scifibarbie]

I have just posted the next event on the calender.

Please sign up so we know who all is gonna be there.

Thanks guys!

[orth]

The lithe swallow flitters in and out of the darkness before landing on a jutted rock overhanging a cliff face.

Her tiny chirp echoes across the canyon blending in with the wolf howls and winds. She tilts her head to many angles and presses her eyes through the darkness.

The chirp continues..

[Leanthar]

Hi folks. I am going to have to cancel today's event. RL is hectic today and my wife and I are going over legal documents etc. (blah).

I have rescheduled it on my calendar for the 26th, at the same time.

Sorry for the short notice.

[stragen]

// Yah, I can go back to sleep. //

[Lalaith Va'lash]

No problem at all L.

Thanks for the heads up!

[scifibarbie]

Sorry it took me a bit.

I just put the rescheduled event on the player calender.

[ycleption]

IC:

*after sitting for a bit meditating calmly, Drexia looks up and addresses the group*

Alright. So we have some decisions to make.
I think it is apparent that coming this direction, and searching this cave was a mistake, but we need to put that behind us and focus on what lies ahead. I think we should proceed to the south, as we had originally planned.
From the beginning, this was intended as a stealth mission. We seem to have forgotten that. Now that we have been discovered by a patrol, and used the Al'Noth quite a bit, are we going to continue to try and make our way through this land by force should we encounter opposition, or are we going to try and return to our original plan, and use the darkness here to our advantage?
Personally, I think the former is a mistake, but I will let those with more experience advise the group. I have faith in this group's abilities to follow either path, but I want to make sure we make wise decisions, and do not squander this opportunity to discover what lies at the heart of the the swirling darkness. **looks around her* If the patrol that found us has alerted others, those with eyes accustomed to this darkness, perhaps we don't have a chance to avoid more fighting even if we do hide... but I at least think we should try.
Those of you with magical knowledge... do you have any sense about how to gather information about the swirling cloud once we get to the center? Any rituals that you can perform to divine information?
*looks around to the group for response*

[scifibarbie]

Im not sure we have been discovered yet miss drexi.

It was one lone mage who stumbled upon us. We made enough noise in the fight with him, if he had a patrol they would have come a running to fight.

IF we are lucky he was coming here for some of the minerals by himself. If we arent so lucky..then the rest of his patrol is waiting outside for him, probably on a ridge somewhere within sight of the entrance.

We do know this cave doesnt lead anywhere and those that saw us have been dispatched.

As far as the cloud, I couldnt sense anything magical about it. I do think the darkness here is normal though. The cloud is just blocking the light.

My opinion though, is that we continue to move with stealth, and continue south. We need to figure out for certain what is creating the cloud, and its purpose.

[ycleption]

*Drexia draws her brows together* I could have been confused in the middle of battle, and been seeing things amidst the corpses of the spiders and the giants, but I certainly seem to recall fighting more than a lone mage... I don't know how many typically make up a patrol, but it seemed like a patrol to me... *looks to the others, with a confused look, for confirmation one way or the other*

[Serissa]

//Sorry, I'll be out of town--cheering at my grandson's soccer tournament.

[Masterjack]

*looks to Drexia* Aye yea be right. It was two warriors and a mage that we fought. I ran past deh warriors and and went straight to deh mage.