Rebel Council of War

[EB Derby]

Question. Why is it more likely that there is an artifact at Adanost than the other camp? I have heard only a small amount about them.

Negotiate with the Silvereye? Do you really think that is likely or are you just voicing a question for people to think upon?

I have not heard of poisons that would work upon undead. I have heard of weapons that useful against them, but nothing like a poison.
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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.

[WillBrown]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

So, perhaps we should take stock, after the events that have just passed.

I understand 82(?) prisoners were freed from Adanost, and that Ar'Varok was also driven off in his assault.

What of Daenanglad? Did an assault of that take place, and do we know it's successes?

I would say, whilst there is still a long path still to walk, we are taking more steps to the freedom of Eldenshay from the Regime.

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[Halthane Oakenhaft]

I spoke with some of the warriors on that mission, they had success though the sword bites both ways. There were no survivors, the demons left without orders or leadership devoured them however it seems that the squad took out a lot of demons from the equasion as well as upsetting Pah tah rep.

They came back with some information as well. We now know what the mother who is the daughter refers to. It is representative of the forest, specifically the eldest mallorn tree in Eldenshay. It is there where we must sever Ar'Varoks' root from the forest and therefore his claim from the people. To do this I'll need to go there and commune with the spirits of the forest.

Unfortunately, Ar'Varok is aware of the tradition and therefore his own vulnerability. We must get there by stealth or strength of arms. I would request that the necromancer Grey, the priestess Ayr come along for they have knowledge of this. Strength of arms will be required so any fighters, knights, skirmishers are welcome as well as any healers and additional power we can muster.

The end is near. Dawn approaches.
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Cor'Thear Aethenir Reeve
Calimaegil of the Tesrae militia

Peter Ryder DE??

[WillBrown]

Cor'Thear,

Useful information, I have passed the important parts.

When should we head forth on this mission? I would be willing to come, if you would have me.

In order to achieve this, I suggest a feint attack is launched to draw attention away from our objective.

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[NPC]

Rebel Forces
Tahl'Ohtar I
CO Colonel Vanya Minhiriath
Suffered moderate casualties trying to delay Ar'Varok's advance on Adanost.

Tahl'Ohtar II
CO Cor'Fearnos Teöl Maegalion
Suffered heavy losses and has been forced to retreat to Tesrae. Now under sustained attack from the enemy advance from the North.

Tahl'Ohtar III
Moving to reinforce Tesrae. Light casualties from recent engagements.

Tahl'Ohtar IV
Moved up to reinforce Fhaintesrae. Moderate casualties from recent engagements.

Exiles I (DISBANDED)
After moving to a defensive position against the westward travelling undead they were caught between a thrust from the demon camp in Daegenglad, and the attack of the thralls of Pah'Tah'Rep and his demon hosts. The force suffered heavy casualties and was routed, only the timely elimination of the enemy camp prevented it from being a complete massacre.

Colonel Vanya has disbanded the brigade and cycled most off the front line, except for the most determined who she has attached to the Tahl'Ohtar to supplement their capabilities against infernal and abominations.

Exiles II
Patrolling eastern Eldenshay and the Telwich advance to minimise the undead that get through the eastern cordon.

Exiles III
Suffered heavy casualties, now garrisoning Adanost.

Exiles IV (DESTROYED)
Suffered heavy casualties in Ar'Varok's advance. Survivors have been extracted by the Roses to Darian.

Allies

Silverton Militia, McRory Militia and Raptors
Deployed in a cordon to divert and destroy westward bound undead before they fall under the influence of the Crown.

Grey Order
Interdicting undead crossing the bridge at Stappeford.

Rose Order
Escorting aid and medical wagons from the combat zone.

Templar Order
Reinforcing the Exiles at Adanost.

Regime Forces
Aglarîn I, II & Undead I
Commanded directly by Aran'Ar'Varok. Currently stationed in the western approach defences of Fhaintesrae. Aglarîn II has combined forces with Aglarîn I. Colonel Morwë Doriath is now acting as second to Ar'Varok

Unfortunately the surge of undead from the east cannot be held in check by Rebel forces and more fall under the sway of the Crown with every passing night.

Silvereye I
CO Ur'Fathaen
Has linked up with Ar'Varok's defensive encampment.

Silvereye III
CO Vo'Xaelle
Leading the assault on Tesrae to prevent them being flanked when they move to the south.

Aglarîn III, Undead III
CO Raryan Felagund?
Backing up the Silvereye III advance on Tesrae, however scouts report a lack of cohesion between the Silvereye and the Aglarîn that may indicate disunity in the enemy.

Aglarîn IV, Undead IV
CO Major Tánian Finarfin
Garrisoning the Prince's former barrow. Reason unknown.

Infernal I (DESTROYED)
Expelled from Arda by successful mission. Unfortunately, the prisoners were left with the demons with no orders so the demons devoured them weeks ago. When the enemy abandoned the camp it was all over before the scouts could even get back with the information.

Silvereye II & Infernal II (DESTROYED)
85 Prisoners liberated from Adanost and Ar'Varok subsequently chose to abandon the town. Ur'Janan of the Silvereye was captured fleeing the ruins and is being held pending execution in case he can be used for intelligence.
Garrisoning the ruins of Adanost. Composition Unknown. Estimated supplies will last 2 months, unless they have a method of getting supplies undetected. Unfortunately, if they have any other prisoners alive it is likely that they will be allowed to starve or even be fed to the demons as the siege continues.

[WillBrown]

Ar'Varok appears to be massing his forces together. He must mean to strike, but where is the question?

Do we seize the initiative and strike first? It could be risky, particularly if he has set up defensive positions. However this also means he is expecting to be attacked, or has something to defend.

It would seem we are drawing close to the final throw of the dice.

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[EB Derby]

How very Tralan of you, Sir Knight. Indeed let us pray that all of the Seven will be with us. Some good luck right now would be very nice.

My opinion would be to go to him before he could strike at another target and kill or taint anyone else. The question however is: can we take him this time?

I understand that there was some critical information found during the last missions. I also trust that our mage friend has found something in his research about the crown. How do we apply these?

But also consider. Twice now this abomination has turned up in locations that he was not reported to be in. How? Either he can sense the dead that he controls and can travel very quickly or it is getting information from a different location. Either way, what ever our target we must expect it to arrive.

In faith
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Jessica of Darian
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Rayne McKay
1st Eastreach Militia
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Emma
Derby Ref
Springfest Admin.

[WillBrown]

I believe first we must sever his link, as the Cor'Thear has already said. This could reduce his power significantly.

The other area of investigation is the barrow. He has left forces to defend this, why?

What is the will of this council?
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[sjball]

I agree that the barrow should be investigated.

independant of other activites.

Regards
Frederick

[EB Derby]

Is the barrow significant over the information that the Cor'Thear has found? This barrow was once the place of the Red face abomination that once walked, how does this relate to the creature that now stalks Eldenshay? Does the crown and the thing that crafted it have a sway there?

As we whittle down the defenses that it has left it will get increasingly difficult.

I agree with you Sir Knight, I am interested why there are defences at the barrow. But as you also say, cutting down it's power it vital. Do you go after the certain or risk the unknown?

In faith
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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.

[WillBrown]

In that case I would say No, the barrow is not more important than the roots.

I merely wished to provide an alternative, should it have been wished.

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[JonJon]

[WillBrown]

Master Grey,

Thank you for your insight. It is most useful. It seems a wise guess that Ar'Varok is moving to secure his own position, however my concern is that eventually he will snap and strike out when we do not expect him to.

Do we know roughly where this tree is located?

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron

[NPC]

The oldest Mallorn in Eldenshay is most likely the Golden tree which resides half way between the original Capital of Eldenshay and the modern Capital.
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Mother Idril Þerindë, Lawkeeper of Eldenshay, Priestess of Sidhe

[WillBrown]

So we should journey forth to this Mallorn, and allow Reeve to commune with the forest, whilst the rest of us hold back the inevitable press of the enemy?

Sir Marcus
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Brother Marcus Northclaw
Knights Templar of Ithron