Rebel Council of War

[NPC]

Rebel Forces
Tahl'Ohtar I - CO Colonel Vanya Minhiriath
Currently attempting to secure the capital and prevent Ar'Varoks forces from returning. This unit is reporting severe problems securing Fhaintesrae thanks to insurgents and the presence of vicious and devious booby traps and devices.

Tahl'Ohtar II - CO Cor'Fearnos Teöl Maegalion
Garrisoning Tesrae and attempting to prevent a link up of suspected forces in the north with those trapped between the first and second divisions.

Tahl'Ohtar III
Laying seige to Adanost

Tahl'Ohtar IV
Garrisoning the ruins of Telwich, preventing Undead from advancing West.

Exiles I - Routed
Currently trying to regroup at Black Crag Keep after heavy casualities during the initial Assault on Fhaintesrae.

Exiles II
Guarding the mouth of the Telwich Valley in case the undead attempt an easterly break out.

Exiles III
Guarding Stoneybridge in case of a break out and supporting the IIIrd Tahl'Ohtar

Exiles IV
Guarding the Grayford bridge and also acting as a blockade against any infected moving east from Ashbourne toward knightsbridge and Eldenshay.


Regime Forces
Aglarin I & Undead I
Commanded directly by Aran'Ar'Varok. Currently stationed in the western approach defences of Fhaintesrae with no sign of movement.

Aglarin II - CO Colonel Morwë Doriath
Active in strike operations around the central area but yet to make a break out attempt in any direction.

Undead II - CO Sir Valdas
Large force of undead led by a Spectral Knight of the Black Order.

Silvereye I & Infernal I - CO Ur'Fathaen
Embedded in the compassion camps of the east. Unknown composition.

Silvereye II & Infernal II - CO Ur'Janan
Garrisoning the ruins of Adanost. Composition Unknown.

Silvereye III - CO Vo'Xaelle
Retreated to the North of the Black Crags.

Aglarin III, Infernal III, Undead III - CO Raryan Felagund?
Confirmed enemy forces in Felgate Forest. Strength and composition unconfirmed.

Aglarin IV - CO Major Tánian Finarfin
Retreated to the Haeglad. May be attempting to link up with the Felgate Forest forces.

[NPC]

Please Note that this thread is automatically safe from NPC bad guys as the part of Tesrae Manor used is closely guarded and magically warded.

[sjball]

All
As I see it, if the forces in the north link up they will be a very large problem. With one rebel unit already depleted and regrouping at my Keep. and most of the other areas evenly matched at present. we need to gain an advantage somewhere.

I propose the following plan.
Concentrate on removing (at least severly depleting) one of their units.
The one commanded by the Undead Knight (Marked Undead II on the map) since the other Regime units seem to work in groups. except this one & it's neighbour.

Its destruction would tip the balance in the southern region in the rebels favour, plus it might open up a opportunity to liberate the "compassion camp" on the eastern side if the forces there move to intercept.
To this end, I would also propose a strike on the undead knight itself, removed from combat this would impare the effectivness of this unit facilitating its destruction.
If the strike came from Darien, with a specialist force, it would have a shorter journey and be more likley to achieve it's target.

Also diplomatically we need to see if any of the regime unit commands will remain passive as long as they are not attacked.

Views?

Regards
Col Frederick Arnold

[BayonetAnderson]

Sir,

I would counsel that each of the enemy formations should be dealt with one at a time, whilst they are isolated from each other. Concentrate upon obliterating one unit totally and then move on to the next.

In regards to your last sentence, I do not believe that the enemy commanders will be content to 'leave alone and be left alone'. They must be eliminated also with the utmost predjudice. Otherwise if they are left alone, any one of them could become the next Tyressan.
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Gilead Lothain Te'tuintor'Anroc
Devoted warrior of the Red Sword Maiden
Calimaegil

[EB Derby]

I am not exactly tactically minded, but I would like to offer another suggestion for those with more military training to consider.

We have been offered help for outside, by allowing them to help we gain not only additional forces but also the diplomic front of allowing that help from outsiders when we have been so isolated in the past.

Looking at the south first, near Darien. There is an undead force to the south east and those of the Silvereye and Infernal to the south west.

We have Knights of Ithron that could sweep in and take those. It's on the boarder so not interfering with what must remain internal, but would secure and strengthen the south east. Also freeing the 2nd Exile company to assit else where.

Alternativly the knights could strengthen the south West and assist in removing the Silvereye and Infernal in that area. With the Exiles supporting they could then follow the boarder to the east.

Meanwhile, if the adventurers could strengthen and support the north east toward the black crags and remove the threat of the infernal and Silvereye near the keep that would give our units the relief needed to bolster and move into the heart of Eldenshay.

If there were additional help, perhaps from the churches, then advising that they support eith in the fight of the undead and support those that are fighting against the infernal would help.

That would leave the two main forces of the Aglarin on their own with the full forces of Eldenshay turning onto them.

As I say; I do not always think tactically, that is not my training, these are but suggestions for you all to think upon.

Having the exiles and the churches bolster other forces to give you the tools that are needed again undeath and infernal would be my first aim.
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Jessica of Darian
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Posts before May 2013 are
Rayne McKay
1st Eastreach Militia
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Emma
Derby Ref
Springfest Admin.

[NPC]

Mormaegil,
The problem with your idea I am afraid is not tactical but a matter of trust. While we may trust members of the Knightly Orders and the current Knight Commander, but it is barely yesterday to our people that the surprise assault of the Black Knights and Necromancers into the south of the forest was repulsed by Saeren, even less time since one of the predecessors to the Knight Commander ordered the execution of Saeren for failing to commit treason against the King, and then the Knight Commander who was his successor ordered the mistrusted Griffin Order to surround the forest.

I may be mistaken but I believe the instant that a force of Knights sets foot into the forest, the Aglarîn will gain support and civilian support will quickly melt away from the revolt. Seeing as the hostility of the population is the main problem for the regime forces, such a shift in attitude could doom the movement.
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Teöl Maegalion - Cor'Faernos of the Tesrae Militia

[sjball]

[NPC]

These are the Rebel plans my Lord. Quite frankly Colonel Vanya was as surprised as the rest of us that things have gone so well so far. At the moment the Colonel is expending all of her efforts trying to keep the regime forces divided and off balance.

I merely advocated that we not make it appear to the common folk that the Aglarîn are right and the Knightly Orders will invade and put every elf to the sword as soon as they no longer have Aglarîn protection.

To this end Colonel Vanya has tasked the Tesrae militia to liaise with Ithronian regular forces and the adventuring community to try to achieve victory.

Keeping the enemy divided and eliminating them one at a time is certainly a good idea but not an actual plan until the order and methodology of that elimination is decided, and fail safe plans considered.

We do know that we need to consolidate the hold on the Capital, we also need to discover a means to eliminate Ar'Varok.

So which goal does the Council recommend first?
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Teöl Maegalion - Cor'Faernos of the Tesrae Militia

[EB Derby]

I understand and I must point out that I hadn't even considered that they would move in on their own within our forest, but rather support our forces already there. Besides, I was under the impression that those forces were more on the outskirts of the forest rather than in the heartland. We, Elves, must move on to the heart land and face those that were once considered kin.

Like I said though, I am not tactically minded. I would advise, however, they we find some way in that they can support us. As you say it is a very brief time since those moments you have described. However is it really that far ago in our minds that we stood side by side with them? It is my understanding that there are our kind within the ranks of the Templar Knights.

We there not Knights present in the destruction of the Abhorred One that saw so many of us exiled in the first place?

The King and the Knight are ready to stand by us in this. If we are unwilling to stand by them... then why did we continue to acknowledge King Robert as the right King of Ithron?

Undead... Dark Elf... Infernal. Those are the targets that I would recommend that outside sources be used against. Tactics I'll leave to those more suited.

Now to your question of which goal. The tainted one would be my first goal. It is the figure head and able to bend us to our will. This is yet another reason to have non-elves with us.
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Jessica of Darian
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Posts before May 2013 are
Rayne McKay
1st Eastreach Militia
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Emma
Derby Ref
Springfest Admin.

[BayonetAnderson]

I would suggest cocentrating on taking the capital first, there is a wealth of knowledge stored in the libraries there. There must be some information on how to undo the cursed crown.
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Gilead Lothain Te'tuintor'Anroc
Devoted warrior of the Red Sword Maiden
Calimaegil

[sjball]

I must counsel that war by committe is not a good method of conduct.
As I am an oustider I will not presume to give orders on the actions of the Free Eldenshay forces.

We have all given cousel here, and there are suggestions. And in many ways we do appear to agree on basic ideas.

But someone will need to make the decision and give the orders. otherwise the enemy will dicate those actions for you.

For myself, local at Black Crag Keep. I will take a defensive posture, in case of any incursion to attempt to destroy Free Eldenshay forces currently re-organising at this location.

Additionally, I will scout and patrol the Black crag area for signs of movement from enemy forces in that area. (Including the undead force (Marked as Undead IV) that does not appear to have any report about it)

Frederick

[WillBrown]

A message arrives from Sir Marcus

"Ladies, Gentlemen,

Whilst I regret I cannot be there in person to discuss this currently, I have some suggestions and thoughts.
We should isolate the enemy as much as possible, not giving them a chance to concentrate their forces.

We must show the populace that we do not mean them harm, unless they stand with the regime. The only way I see to achieve this is through action. Sir Robin and myself both agree that leaving the undead forces to the Knights and other forces, whilst your people assault the Aglarin, would be the best use of resources. My concern also is this, that we wish to show your people that we can assist, that we were able to aid you and fight for the same cause. It is my worry that if we do not, then your people will die in greater numbers, and then will say "Where were the Knights?".

My final suggestion, let the Knights and Regular forces take up those guard positions. These are near the edge of the forest, so should not impose upon many of the populace.

Those are my suggestions, make of them what you will. We stand ready to aid you, but we cannot keep men standing by indefinitely. They are needed throughout Ithron, and we are stretched thin as it is.

May the Lord Sidhe watch over you all,
Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[NPC]

My friends,

Please remember that when I speak of the dangers of bringing knights or non-elves into the forest to help, remember that it is not mine, nor the resistance's trust that may waver here. It is the common folk of Eldenshay that currently resist the enemy and make it difficult for the enemy to move and redeploy. They do this because they have started to see the horrors of tyranny and the dangers of fanatics, but let us not give them a single hint that their trust that this rebellion is right and just is anything but correct.

The knights help is indeed appreciated, but their restraint as well as their courage is what is needed. Their guard against more Edain being slain by Regime forces is an absolutely essential task if we are to win the peace, and preserve the peace. Let none of us here forget that the troubles resurfaced when equal numbers of Edain and elf died in a tragedy that occurred while trying to save Edain lives. The leaders of the Edain then blamed the tragedy on the elves and took brutal retribution for an imagined slight.

In the meantime elves will win their lands back, and those individuals who are willing to help us with their specialist skills, then they are most welcome to aid, when and where they are most needed.

DISPATCHES

The successful strike into the Gwanuglad has not only destroyed the remaining undead there but has stopped the Silvereye from utilising the ancient devastation of that area to fuel a mystical ritual of devastating ability. The capture of this area will prevent our enemy from being able to use such a terrible act against us again.

The few surviving undead have linked up with the forces led by the Spectral Knight, Sir Valdas marked Undead II on the map. Sir Valdas cannot move west into the Gwanuglad thanks to the troops there, the east is blocked by the Viscountess' forces and Stappeford and he cannot win past Telwich without incurring heavy losses.

We do need to warn any of the Edain who enter the Gwanuglad to the immediate north of Darian that the area seems littered with a variety of mystical traps and deadfalls left by the Silvereye to hamper occupying forces and the area is still very dangerous.
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Teöl Maegalion - Cor'Faernos of the Tesrae Militia

[sjball]

Question to all
Is there the means to locate the Spectral Knight's command post and strike at it?

Regards
Frederick

[NPC]

Colonel Vanya's scouts have reported that since the battle of Telwich Sir Valas and his forces have retreated back across to the Eastern Bank and are situated in a woodland area to the NorthWest of Wicked End. The position also allows him to gather westward moving undead that have diverted north around Wicked End.

He seems to be unwilling to move past the Shrine in Wicked End and we suspect he is gathering strength to assault Telwich once more.

The scouts have currently been unable to get closer to ascertain more intelligence as the enemy has a cunning arrangement of ranged defences consisting of spell casters of some sort and at least a few wraiths.
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Teöl Maegalion - Cor'Faernos of the Tesrae Militia