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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by jussr -
"No," I reply chillingly, and fold my hands, waiting for her to continue.
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by MartinM -
"Well," I reply, "he doesn't have much of a sense of humour. That doesn't really help, does it?"
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D&D / Re: A House of Wax Campaign Sign Up
Last post by chaoschristian -
Updated OP: re: character creation.
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by jussr -
I take a long moment to consider before answering.
"The obvious answer is that there is a pretence of some sort in this situation," I say finally. "Apart from why, the question seems to be - whom is it for? Who is meant to believe that the general - or his own superiors, perhaps - desire secrecy when that is not the case? And is it the secret nature of our task that was intended to fail, or the task itself? Should it end with the mission uncompleted, or completed and known?"
I shrug slightly. "I have only met the man briefly, myself, and received my transfer orders in writing; I must confess myself to be at something of a disadvantage in trying to ascertain the answers to these questions. But I gather that we do have someone here who has a more extended acquaintance with him, yes?" I transfer my gaze over to Mari as I finish speaking.
"The obvious answer is that there is a pretence of some sort in this situation," I say finally. "Apart from why, the question seems to be - whom is it for? Who is meant to believe that the general - or his own superiors, perhaps - desire secrecy when that is not the case? And is it the secret nature of our task that was intended to fail, or the task itself? Should it end with the mission uncompleted, or completed and known?"
I shrug slightly. "I have only met the man briefly, myself, and received my transfer orders in writing; I must confess myself to be at something of a disadvantage in trying to ascertain the answers to these questions. But I gather that we do have someone here who has a more extended acquaintance with him, yes?" I transfer my gaze over to Mari as I finish speaking.
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by Diogenes -
"I assure you," I say to Palatinate while untucking my beard braids from my gambeson, "Karlach's letter of introduction bore all the marks of authenticity. I would not have surrendered command of this unit were it otherwise."
"Now," I say, turning to Karlach, "Palatinate makes an accurate evaluation of the state of our mission's secrecy. And in fact, it raises some interesting questions that I would ask you, Karlach, as the more experienced officer."
Between my fingers, I turn one of my beard braid rings, considering.
"Why would the general send our team on a mission with the parameter of secrecy that was impossible for it to fulfill?"
"Now," I say, turning to Karlach, "Palatinate makes an accurate evaluation of the state of our mission's secrecy. And in fact, it raises some interesting questions that I would ask you, Karlach, as the more experienced officer."
Between my fingers, I turn one of my beard braid rings, considering.
"Why would the general send our team on a mission with the parameter of secrecy that was impossible for it to fulfill?"
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by jussr -
"See that you do not," I reply, settling back in my seat once more and returning my gaze to Olegov.
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by chaoschristian -
I manage a somewhat lukewarm, "Acknowledged." and avert my gaze to a point on the wall just behind Karlach.
Arcanist. Type unknown. Martial. Veteran. Well armed and armoured. He has the advantage of command.
Tactical assessment: low probability of success in open or one-on-one combat.
Strategic assessment: alliance, subterfuge, sabotage, assassination ... at range.
Critical resource: time.
Immediate pathway of least resistance: mollification.
"I apologize for speaing out of turn. It has been some time since I have served on a mission team. I shall not err again."
Arcanist. Type unknown. Martial. Veteran. Well armed and armoured. He has the advantage of command.
Tactical assessment: low probability of success in open or one-on-one combat.
Strategic assessment: alliance, subterfuge, sabotage, assassination ... at range.
Critical resource: time.
Immediate pathway of least resistance: mollification.
"I apologize for speaing out of turn. It has been some time since I have served on a mission team. I shall not err again."
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by jussr -
The mirth drops from my expression as I lean forward. "You are nothing, Palatinate, until I say otherwise. A common soldier in this army, unmissed and easily replaced. And make no mistake; I allow this line of questioning so far as it pertains to the task before us, but carry it too far, and you will indeed be replaced. Neither I, your captain, nor your corporal cares to hear your opinion on our tone, and if you wish to impress me with your capacity for acceptable judgement, I suggest you start by applying a modicum of such judgement to just how freely you choose to exercise your permission to speak."
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by chaoschristian -
"Special Forces are not given over to such amusements, Lt. Colonel."
Hells. Did I just say that aloud?
Hells. Did I just say that aloud?
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D&D / Re: D&D Campaign Thread: Winter of our Malcontents
Last post by jussr -"You and I are the last two original members of our mission team."
[Poor Val]