Author Topic: Fort of Last Hope (Read 17055 times)

RollinsCat · « **Reply #60 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:11:33 PM »

Mister Reid? Well, that was a step up from 'Ilsarian'. He'd return the favor.

"Commander, Mister Tiller had an excellent idea and we're working up some dummies now - decoys for the net throwers. He felt if another attack came they'd target those right away, and a few extra would buy us some shots. He should be noted for that. We might try the same thing for Argali's cannon. However, we'll need crews, because even if I had the strength to keep up multiple illusions of such, a dragon or a myrdrach would see through it.

Also, we're here as a decoy ourselves, right? To keep these troops tied up so they can't reinforce the action against Hilm? I have some ideas on keeping them irritated, maybe spurring them to do something rash - a song. I'll keep you posted on that. But please let the Captain know about the decoys. I'll see what we can mock up."

Alatriel · « **Reply #61 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:48:29 PM »

"A good idea, sir. Be sure not to use what is needed to fix the defenses, but if there is any supplies leftover, or from the ones that were broken, by all means, see that it is done. Just be sure to put the decoys in front of the real ones so that if something goes for the decoy the real one can still take its shot. We're on limited supplies, but get a plan up and figure out how much wood and metal it will take and we can make a final decision."

She nods to him and turns back to the previous conversation.

willhoff · « **Reply #62 on:** April 25, 2011, 08:59:09 PM »

*He glances back at the North wall to make sure his troops are doing what they're suppose to be doing before speaking*

I like the idear of leavin' this fort when our time is up in a month. Heck knows I don't wanna be hangin' around ta see if the big lizard is true to his word.

I dont have any grand ideas that are gonna save the day here right now. Got more questions than answers really.

*massages his jaw in thought*

I dont know why the ole' lizard didnt just do us in back there as he surely could of. Maybe he wants to give us more time ta kill off eachother so were both weak. Maybe its a not so subtle hint that he wants us outa here and movin ta Hilm in a month *shrugs* Ya got me on that one.

The tunnels sound like a good idea but how do we move 9,000 plus troops and gear through some tunnels and how long is that gonna take? Were would we pop out at and what kinda resistance would we meet?

*regards Daniella* Other than that I'm putin' tagether a hit and run group from me troops that will be ready ta run sorties on them drachs out there real soon.

As far turnin' Siphe ya best do it on neutral terraine. I dont think its wise ta bring him to the fort as he'll use it ta scope the place out, and goin ta his camp, well lets just say the odds of comin' back aint too good.

Lance Stargazer · « **Reply #63 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:34:47 PM »

*As Daniella is speaking, a soft glow on her stone start to bright , showing the stone being activated *

// Pm on the way

Alatriel · « **Reply #64 on:** April 26, 2011, 12:12:34 AM »

Daniella excuses herself and leaves to find a place to privately receive the message, and then returns several minutes later.

"We need to find a place to prepare, preferably underground or hidden in some way, to reset a portal connection between us and Hilm Castle," she speaks quietly. "And we need to do this quickly. If you're going to start working on a way to tunnel out... we might as well work on getting this portal location hidden under there as well. I don't know how many people it could transfer, and how quickly, but it might be an alternative. I'm not sure exactly what these things can support."

Harlas Ravelkione · « **Reply #65 on:** April 26, 2011, 12:42:16 AM »

* Kobal clears his throat and offers a suggestion. *

We coul' 'ave a crew start tunnelin' roigh' nauw. A few less 'ands on tha' wall wont do much of a difference. Also, 'em refugees coul' be put ter work. Oi reckon 'em woul' be pleased ter be able to help in some way - ter do their part, loike.

* He speaks to Griff. *

We wont be able ter tunnel a moile away from dis place, so it'll be risky to start movin' people outta dis Fort. It'll 'ave ter be done boi noight an' we will need some form of majical illusion ter cover it. Or sumthin' else alon' dose loines.

Hmm... *he eyes Griff*

Lad, you are connected ter nature loike few. Coul' ye sense whedder dere be airpockets below us tha' we coul' target whoile tunnelin'? Perhaps even Deep paths? Tha' woul' help us a lot an' we coul' perhaps start evacuatin' people in two weeks toime. Tha' way we stan' a chance ter git everyone outta 'ere in toime... Oi hope.

Script Wrecked · « **Reply #66 on:** April 26, 2011, 01:38:55 AM »

"Mmm... Argali has not travelled the Belinarra verry widely. Arre therre any of the earrth genasi nearrby that might be helping us?"

Harlas Ravelkione · « **Reply #67 on:** April 26, 2011, 06:41:02 AM »

Quote from: Harlas Ravelkione

* Kobal clears his throat and offers a suggestion. *

We coul' 'ave a crew start tunnelin' roigh' nauw. A few less 'ands on tha' wall wont do much of a difference. Also, 'em refugees coul' be put ter work. Oi reckon 'em woul' be pleased ter be able to help in some way - ter do their part, loike.

* He speaks to Griff. *

We wont be able ter tunnel a moile away from dis place, so it'll be risky to start movin' people outta dis Fort. It'll 'ave ter be done boi noight an' we will need some form of majical illusion ter cover it. Or sumthin' else alon' dose loines.

Hmm... *he eyes Griff*

Lad, you are connected ter nature loike few. Coul' ye sense whedder dere be airpockets below us tha' we coul' target whoile tunnelin'? Perhaps even Deep paths? Tha' woul' help us a lot an' we coul' perhaps start evacuatin' people in two weeks toime. Tha' way we stan' a chance ter git everyone outta 'ere in toime... Oi hope.

Wait a minute... ye're nay Zigrum. W'eres dah lad? Its him tha' we be needin' fer tha' stonesearchin'...

Sorreh lad. *he winks at Griff* Gettin' old 'ere.

davidhoff · « **Reply #68 on:** April 26, 2011, 07:58:56 AM »

Nay moind it kin *puts a hand on Kobals shoulder and laughs* weh all strech'n our brains try'n tah figure our way ahead.

Dat big red dragon gona come back n weh need tah beh gone or ready fer it. *Griff looks out at the mountain range that drops down to the east side of the Fort* Meh tinks ye gona have a hard toime foin'd soft ground dis close tah deh mounts, but guess weh can try. Befer ye go prod'n round ye moight wana ask deh Fort Commander (who ever now fills that role after the various deaths) if'n deh already have one dug or some ot'er secret way out.

Maybe deh bes way to get us tah Hilm Castle gona beh des portals ifn weh can get mer dan one or push a bunch ov us through at a toime. Deh adventur'n folk could stay behoind tah make sure deh soldiers get tru.

*shakes his head and looks to the south* Sure would beh noice ifn som'a dem folks to our south could come dis way and squeez des basserds sit'n on us. Den weh could go out n sandwhich 'em. Any word if'n weh gona get any help from deh armies to our south? *he looks at Daniela and the others*

cbnicholson · « **Reply #69 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:11:33 AM »

*Daniel paces the west wall, his footsteps making a steady cadence across the battlements as he waits for further orders* Occasionally, he stops and talks to the various men and women on the wall, making himself be seen briefly before ducking behind the battlements once again.*

gilshem ironstone · « **Reply #70 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:13:36 AM »

Sensing that the threat to the Fort is ramping up, Gel'larian extends his self-imposed duties. He still keeps whatever men and women he can in good spirits but also sets up daily archery practices for any who are interested. He helps soldiers find a consistent anchor point for their bow draw, refining their release, giving techniques on how to better aim when shooting from a dense group of archers. His teaching is very passionate and he encourages the least skilled as much as the most.

When he can find the time, he goes through the debris to find any wood, feathers and metal that may be serviceable for arrows and sets about trying to replenish the stocks.

He lends his bow to any attacks on the walls, using song to bolster the defenders, and arrows and evocations to punish the enemy. His songs are in elven, common or dwarven as may be appropriate.

Harlas Ravelkione · « **Reply #71 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:30:16 AM »

* Kobal nods to Griff and heads to the barracks in order to begin his search for A) the oldest dwarf in the Fort, and B) the oldest living or most experienced stonemason or miner in the camp. *

Alatriel · « **Reply #72 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:35:06 AM »

"See that this wall gets fixed enough to withstand assaults again and get those hit and run groups out to harry the enemy forces. Any other questions, you know where to find me."

Daniella turns and heads back to make her rounds.

Dorganath · « **Reply #73 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:55:06 AM »

In the early morning hours, a blue-clad man appears in the middle of the Fort of Last Hope. His appearance is abrupt and startling, and it most likely draws the sharp attention of guards and everyone else who might be awake at the time. He makes no aggressive moves and pushes back his hood, revealing a face familiar to many of the adventurers present.

"Please excuse my sudden appearance," Connor says. "I've come here at Commander Stargazer's request to evaluate your portal, lost to the recent dragon attack."

He walks generally toward the destroyed tower, talking with and answering questions from those he knows, and in some cases, has not seen in a very long time. For a couple of minutes, he kneels before the tower's ruins with a hand to the ground and focuses his attention in silence. When he opens his eyes again, he stands, turns to whomever is present and speaks.

"This portal is ruined beyond repair. Even if we were to dig it out, which by the looks of it could take as much as a week, it would have to be formed anew. Do we have another suitable location for establishing a new portal?"

His eyes scan those near him as he awaits a response.

Alatriel · « **Reply #74 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:01:10 AM »

Daniella, after being informed of Connor's arrival, makes her way to him.

"We're trying to dig out a suitable location, sir," she says in response to his question. She holds out a hand as if for a handshake in greeting. "Welcome to the Fort of Last Hope, Mister Garvil. What requirements need to be met for a new portal?"

cbnicholson · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:04:55 AM »

"Eyes out, gentlemen!" Daniel admonishes in a stern tone those that have turned to view Conner's arrival. "See to your duties. Sargeant Mulevy, get those men back on the wall, now!"

Dorganath · « **Reply #76 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:11:31 AM »

Connor shakes her hand cordially and nods.

"Thank you, Commander. We will need a clear span of floor or ground, preferably stone, at least two arm-spans in each direction." he says. "How soon can this be done?"

Alatriel · « **Reply #77 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:17:01 AM »

Daniella purses her lips. "We started working on it last night. We were going to try to dig one out underground, but if it has to be done sooner than that we can have a space cleared off by this afternoon."

gilshem ironstone · « **Reply #78 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:27:13 AM »

Upon hearing rumor that sorites against the Cult are being planned by Griff, Gel frowns.

Muse, hit and run by battle-crazed tin cans... They are going to need me.

He wipes his forehead, filled with doubt as to the likelihood of such an arrangement working. With a sigh he makes his way through the crowded fort to where Griff is. He wrinkles his nose and looks at the heavens before approaching and speaking to Griff when he is able.

You need a scout, experienced in mountaineering, and speed to make these raids. I am hoping you can find it in you to make that scout me. No one else here can do the job like I can. What do you say?

He sets his jaw and watches Griff, his arms crossed, eyes intense.

Dorganath · « **Reply #79 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:28:41 AM »

Connor smiles and tips his head slightly.

"How long?" he asks again.