Kingdom of Arim I (IC)

[Xhosant]

"I'll take your word for it.", Petil chuckles. "Alright then, so long as we don't split up, we got our bases covered."

[Archmage1]

"Indeed. Anyone else have any ideas?"

[Holice]

After listening the suggestions of Petil and Alexis, Uriell's face had a bit of a frowned look.

"If we were assaulting a bear cave or navigating trees looking for an elven village I could be of use, but sadly I feel I have nothing to offer us so far as strategy goes."

A bit dismayed by his realization of his lack of strategic skills he continued, "So I will trust that the two of you know what you are talking about, and will follow and assist as needed."

Thinking of Hu, he added, "And I will be sure to coat Hu and myself in some charcoal or soot to help us blend in with the night."

[AvocadoAvenger]

Tulkar crosses his arms. "I say we should take all necessary precautions. Stick together, do some stealth and scouting if need be without straying too far from the pack. And it would be daft not to put someone who can take a hit at the front." That was just the way Tulkars mind works. "I will volunteer if we don't have any other takes."

[Xhosant]

"You can count on me to cover your side."

[Archmage1]

As Tulkar explains his position, Alexis considers for a moment, before agreeing.
"That seems reasonable enough to me, although we might want to get something to ensure that we don't make too much noise. A scroll would, I think, cover it, if we choose to buy it, as a group."

[Xhosant]

Things had started looking up, more like a plan than a stealthy visit. Petil started feeling relieved.

"Seems reasonable, although i'm unsure of what expense we're looking at."

[Archmage1]

"Getting a scroll would be fairly pricey, at around 200 thrones, and getting an item to do it would be about ten times that amount."

[Xhosant]

"That's 40, split 5 ways. Yes, it's kinda steep, but i assume it'd justify it's worth. What do you think are the odds we can get the Captain to "fund" it, once we're done with her task?"

[Archmage1]

"It would allow those of you in heavy armor to not clank like a large band. As for the captain paying for the scroll, I would say that it is unlikely, but there is no reason not to try."

[Xhosant]

"I just wish we could muster an excuse to walk in like it's normal, hide our intentions instead of ourselves. Doubt it's possible this time, but that's my usual way of doing things..."

[Archmage1]

"I thought about that, but I couldn't think of a way to persuade them to let us in that is even vaguely believable, and one that would not result in the papers being removed."

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Considered:
Wanting to rent a warehouse
Business meeting with someone in there
Guard inspection.
fire and safety inspection.
looking for a job
drunk and disorderly

[Holice]

Thinking about Alexis's suggestions, Uriell thinks out loud, "Do we even know who we are up against, and what force awaits us inside?"

Realizing that others may have heard that, he quickly, adds, "I just mean, I hate to not know exactly what could be waiting for us. But I doubt we have time for a proper casing of the place to see who comes and goes, and at what times."

[Archmage1]

As Uriel speaks, Alexis turns to him, frowning slightly.
"Sadly, we are reliant on the guard there. I was hoping to keep our infiltration secret, so that we don't need to find out what sort of opposition we have."

[Holice]

"That's most understandable. I just don't like the idea of having us trapped inside a building that we are unfamiliar with."

Thinking for a moment, Uriell continues, "Is there a chance we can find the blueprints for the building? And get a better idea of the full layout, and maybe escape routes?"

[Archmage1]

Alexis considers the question.
"I imagine that we could get blueprints from the office of planning, but I would doubt their accuracy. Paying off inspectors is cheap, and the advantages of not having accurate blueprints available is often worth it. We might find ourselves walking into a trap if we plan with them. The only way I can see to get accurate plans would be to sneak inside, and take a look around... which would sort of negate our current plans."

[Holice]

Nodding to acknowledge what Alexis said, Uriell, replies, "Well seeing as how we don't have any other suggestions, I suppose we should begin our prep for your plan and get to it. Any objections?"

[Archmage1]

Alexis looks to the eager and expectant faces of the others.
"If I am going to be buying a scroll, I will need the gold. It seems fair that the cost be split between us, so 40 gold each should cover it. Other than that, once it is nightfall, we can move out, once Petil has his smokesticks."

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I think Alexis has some rope, but I could be wrong, and the mythweaver server is not available to me at the moment.

[Xhosant]

"Actually, hold the smokesticks, but I do have a task to take care off, should be less than a detour. I'll get it done as soon as we're done here. "

[Archmage1]

Alexis looks to Petil calmly.
"Will it complicate matters here?"

[Xhosant]

"If it would, why would I bother? It's just bluff props, 10 grams of dead weight that could turn into our way off the tightest spot."

[Archmage1]

Alexis shakes her head, surprised at Petil's lack of understanding
"No, no, I meant your errand, not the smokesticks."

[Xhosant]

Petil cracks a small smile.
"And so did I. Like I said, forget the smokesticks."

[Archmage1]

Alexis shrugs.
"With a bit of luck, it won't come to such a situation. Still, I think we are ready, asides from the waiting for darkness, and actually doing the break in."

[Xhosant]

"Hope for the best, plan for the worst, odds aside. If we're all done here, I'll go get this done."

[Archmage1]

Once more, unsurprisingly, Alexis shakes her head.
"Hoping for the best, and planning for the worst is all well and good, but once things get going, even the best laid plans seems to fall apart. The trick is to do the planning for everything, and to be able to think on your feet."

[Xhosant]

"Indeed, and that's my interpretation of the phrase. Plus, you know, the "keep morale high" part. In any case, here's my share of the bill. "

Petil produces a pouch from his bag, picking 40 gold pieces, little more than half of the content, and places them on the table. He gets up, turns around and, with a hand raised just above his shoulder, adds [COLOR="rgb(0, 100, 0)"]"Be seeing you. "[/COLOR] as he walks away.

[Holice]

Looking in his belt pouch and frowning, Uriell turns his head towards Alexis.


"Are you certain we this scroll? I mean 40g is a lot of money. Is there no other way for us to accomplish this task, at less of a personal cost?"

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Just an fyi, Uriell only has 20g in his pouch, but since this is more than he's ever known was possible to possess, he will be rather reluctant to part with any coin.

[Archmage1]

"We don't need the scroll, it is just something that is highly likely to make things much simpler, and less risky. If you would prefer to pay in blood, rather than coin..."

[Holice]

Considering the options, Alexis makes it seem like there is no choice but to go the scroll route.

"Well if you feel it is absolutely necessary I will not interfere, but unfortunately all I have available is 20 gold pieces, so hopefully you can make do."