Vakhar GCDQ

[Variable]

This thread is for the discussion of what has happened during our GCDQ and Plans for the future.

[Variable]

At this time we have two plans that are possibilities, before our next meeting with the Fauns we must decide on a plan of action. We also must decide what would be the best way to implement our plans.

Plan 1:

Have Ranger guides along the path to aid the Fauns in distinguishing friend from foe.


Plan 2:

Have a secret path around the fauns with only rangers patrolling it.


I would prefer the first option as it would, hopefully, lead to better relations with the fauns. I would like any input that you have on these plans.

-Aralin Harenya

[KageKeeper]

While I agree that the first plan would be the most beneficial to everyone involved, I am somewhat concerned over the feasability of it. The Faun leader brought up a good point, how do we know who is good and who is not? Even if they would allow Rangers to patrol the area of the Forest that they are currently protecting, I fear that issue still remains.

I think the second plan is just as viable as the first plan and I know Enzo seemed keen on looking into one possible path that would be effective. A hidden path, known only to those the need visit Folian's Temple and also those that know how to find such a path, I think is a very real possibility. We are all friends of the Forest and are most at home in the Trees. We know how to find the hidden paths that intertwine through all Forests better then those that would seek to harm Folian.

A hidden path could also be effective in allowing the Satyrs the freedom to guard and protect the Forest as they see fit and still allow access, unscathed, to the Temple. It will also aid in opening up communication between us and the Fauns as we would still have to work together to achieve the goals we seek. And, after all, our goals are not that far removed from the Satyrs, as Rhizome so eloquently informed their leader last evening. There has to be trust on both side, we have to trust that they will assist us and uphold their end of the bargain, and they have to trust us to do the same. I think that this trust will come in time.

I should like to hear from Enzo on what he finds out after he is done researching his idea. I should also like to offer any assistance I may offer to him to further aid him in that research.

My friends, it is very clear that we need a good, well-thought out and concise plan to present to the leader of the Lingering Song clan next we meet otherwise our mission may be doomed to failure. Every angle needs to be analyzed and the positives and negatives of each option must be fully exposed if we are to succeed. That is why I welcome any and all counsel from the wise Enzo and Rhizome.

I will await futher discussion on this and shall interject any more thoughts and feelings I get from said discussion.

Thank you,

Luna

[twidget658]

I think that the first option gains nothing. We might as well just keep sneaking through them. The freedom to come and go for everyone is not achieved, and that is what our goal is, correct?

The second option is my preferred option. This will allow a passage that is only for the ‘nature walkers’, like Luna said. If the fauns want us to guard it, then it will not require much of a guard because people don’t know about it. We just need someone posted to be an alarm. This way people can come and go at will. Now if we put an army there to guard it, it will just draw attention to it and people will start wondering why that area is all of a sudden protected.

I think that Enzo and Rhizome are siding with the hidden path idea, mostly because that is the most logical way of doing it.

And I think that we need to move this part of the thread to the ‘Quest’ forum. That way Enzo and everyone else can read, too.

[Andrios]

Greetings to all,
If, as it seems, the second plan is the most feasible to our aim of gaining easier access to the Temple for a wider number of people I feel we should also involve the Fauns, in order to foster a greater degree of cooperation and trust.  I do not mean have them gaurding or watching the secret trail as they would view that as an increase in their task and do little to endear them to us.  Rather, we should make them aware of the location of the path, as well as our requirements for those we would make it known to, as well as to any ideas we had for patrolling it ourselves.  That would,  foremost prevent any regrettable instances of harm coming to either a pilgrim or a faun, as well as allowing them to watch us from a distance, so that they may come to trust and respect us, and hopefully creating an opportunity for more extensive cooperation amongst our groups.
May Aeridin's Light guide our path,
Tha'Azail

[KageKeeper]

Yes Tha'Azail, I agree totally. The Faun's should be involved and informed of everything we plan to do. To do otherwise is to work against building that trust we trying so hard to promote.

On the same hand, the same could also be said for us. We should have open communication with the Satyrs plans as well. At least as far as this particular goal is concerned.

[Guardian 452]

// Enzo has a plan though it will not be shared anyplace in the general publics eye... either I can show those involed privately or in game.

[big]EDIT[/big] Plus my MS paint map looks like pre-k artwork and I dont want to hear any guff on it... hehe



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[aragwen]

I agree with the hidden path idea.
  One known to the Fauns and the people that could be trusted with the information.
  This path could be protected by either rangers, druids or perhaps wolves on the temple side. So that anyone who happens to find the hidden path, which is highly doubtful, would then be met by the guardians placed there.

[KageKeeper]

After perusing Enzo's plan, I find more and more merit in that option.

I think it is even more win-win then the first option we had. It splits the responsibility for guarding it amongst Rangers/Druids and the Fauns so working together will have to happen at that point.

[Variable]

I agree that that specific plan would be the most feasible, and maybe the easiest to achieve at this time

-Aralin Harenya

[Andrios]

Just wanted to note my agreement with what has been said previously.  The present plan does more to promote cooperation than our original thought.  I also like the idea of animals helping to watch and warn of those near or on the trail.
Tha'Azail

[Variable]

It seems that we are in agreement for Enzo's plan, let us try to meet and discuss it,

-Aralin Harenya

[Dorganath]

Hello all...
  I just wanted to let you all know that there's a slight chance of some delay tonight.  Hopefully not, but we'll see how it goes.  Meet in Vale as scheduled.  If I'm going to be delayed, I'll try and let you know. 
  I want to talk to everyone briefly before we begin, so if you don't see me, just hang out until I show up.

[KageKeeper]

//All right Dorgie.

[Variable]

Okay!, we'll be ready, and a delay will not be a problem