Salvation Outpost

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Sep 28, 2023 4:10 am
Malbor is a bit frustrated by his slow progress, but that is tempered by his mentor's insistence that it is not unusual and that Malbor may be proceeding faster than many, although he doesn't feel that way. Exhausted as he may be, he agrees to aid in the interrogation. He is quite concerned that Rune's actions may be part of a greater conspiracy to do Cyre harm. Perhaps he can help reveal others who might be involved.
OOC:
I can use Detect Thoughts on him if desired/necessary/useful
[ +- ] Detect Thoughts (C) (Str)
Sep 28, 2023 4:26 am
During the interrogation, Malbor tries to dive into Rune’s mind. At first, the surface thoughts reveal that, despite his calm exterior, Rune feels frustrated with an incredible sense of failure. Very much like the feeling of a child disappointing their parent.

As you push deeper, Rune looks at you and your connection is lost. You’re unsure if it was Rune somehow ousting you or your own fatigue of the past couple days.

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Lady d’Cannith

Nictorah

Sep 28, 2023 5:54 am
Lady d’Cannith
On the evening of the third day, Lady d’Cannith joins you aboard Cyre with her personal chef. He disappears below deck to the galley. The Lady appears very tired as she takes a seat in the meeting chambers. She asks that the door to Cyre’s room remain open so that she may join the conversation. She also asks the guards for privacy and that only your crew and Earic remain.

"Well Gentlemen, I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done. This has been an incredible triumph for New Cyre.", she lets out a heavy sigh. "However, the House Council is split on what to do moving forward. Prince Oargev fears the nations may see Cyre’s presence here as a threat, but he has at least agreed that Cyre is a free warforged and may choose her own fate."

She turns to look at Cyre’s wall sized, Warforged face. "However, we’re also in a position where you are incapable of repairing yourself in order to exercise that freedom. There are some on the council that would ask for your fealty, Cyre, in exchange for the repairs you need."

She looks to Earic and then your group, "And still others who would strip Cyre of her armaments and cast her from the city to be taken by whoever got here first. Thankfully, Prince Oargev is in favour of asylum. He wishes to get the repairs finished as soon as possible, knowing this may take months. We need soarwood resources and an expert in Colossi, neither of which are easy to find."

She casts another long look at Cyre, "Then there’s the matter of Councillor Gellosa d’Phiaran. She has said she believes spies have infiltrated New Cyre. To what end or by who, we cannot be certain, but Merrix d’Cannith seems to be the likely suspect."

"All that to say, I need your assistance again. Would you be willing to take on one of these tasks? Soarwood speeds Cyre’s structure. An expert in Colossi speeds up her freedom. Finding the spies may buy us some time. What are your thoughts?"
Sep 28, 2023 4:29 pm
Vice is twirling a (non-poisonous) chakram around his wrist, and he speaks up, although he knows he isn't the groups representative. "The spy seems to be the most pressing threat, but I have no experience or idea how to deal with a spy. I'd like to get our girl patched up first, we can't have her flying about with holes in her skirt, so to speak."
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Sep 29, 2023 12:03 am
"It seems reasonable to consider what is most urgent, but also for what are our skills most suited?"
Oct 1, 2023 4:33 am
"Doubt just us five can root out all the spies in town, Cyre has grabbed lots of eyes, the whole place should been infested by now. Even if we catch a few, Metric or anyone else could just fund more."
Kleber adds while scratching the mark on his cheek.
"Patching up Cyre so she can defend itself would help more in my opnion. Since we can't chop some soarwood either we sell half the town to buy it, or scavenge it from crashed ships in the Mournland. Not mentionimg that everything colossi related was lost to the mist, no idea if there's anyone alive to be a expert on them."
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Oct 1, 2023 11:49 pm
"I'm inclined to agree with Kleber. Getting soarwood seems like something we are well suited to do and it would be a good thing to help Cyre recover from the damage as much as we can."
Oct 2, 2023 3:11 am
Nodding in agreement Gzizmix pipes in I am still a novice in this but it seems the soarwood can be done before or after the expert on Colossi is found but is far easier to locate. Therefore I suggest while the expert is sought we can secure the needed materials. A whole Cyre would be far easier to keep safe..
Oct 2, 2023 5:17 am
"Does that mean, do we have to go back into the mist?" Vice ask with a shiver
Oct 2, 2023 4:47 pm
"Well. I dare say we have more experience there than many."

Malbor actually looks forward to returning there. He finds the lack of other minds quieting.
Oct 2, 2023 10:23 pm
Lady d’Cannith
"I’ve been working for the past few weeks on a connection to get a supply of soarwood directly from the Elves of Aerenal. To date, they have not been very willing to trade with New Cyre. Perhaps you could travel with my envoy to speak with them? It may help with our plight if the talks are in person."

Earic Finnini
Earic has a spark of recognition cross his face and speaks up for the first time. "I mean, if you’re willing to back into the Grey, I know of a place where there would be a supply of soarwood. Better yet, it’s not likely claimed by anyone. The city of Kalazart was an airship hub for the nation Cyre. They also just happened to have a small manufacturer of airships there. It’s likely it has a stockpile large enough for our needs. We would likely need Captain Vren’s assistance though. No one has been able to find the city, but Bela says she knows someone who mapped the area."
Oct 4, 2023 8:38 pm
Vice speaks up; "So we have a choice then? Negotiate with Elves, or re-enter the mist?"
Oct 4, 2023 9:55 pm
I am fine with the mists but understand if the group chooses not to reenter them again
Gzizmix still gotta to learn more about the mists and mourning.
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Oct 4, 2023 10:42 pm
"Scavenging does sound easier than wrestling trade deals from isolationist elves. Assuming Captain Vren is still open to haul us back there"
Kleber comments, wondering if said man would still be willing to work with them after the Rune incident.
Oct 5, 2023 2:54 pm
"And you can't beat the price!" Vice adds in, thinking about how little money he has left.
Oct 5, 2023 3:22 pm
Lady d’Cannith
Lady d’Cannith hesitates for a moment before commenting, "Yes, very well. I have already spoken to Captain Flinshirt regarding the Aerenal voyage, but he is unavailable for around ten days. I believe he has a trip planned for Wroat. Perhaps that will give you time to speak with Ms. Belaluur. I can have him meet you in Salvation Outpost if you wish."

Earic Finnini
"With the dissension in the council, I would prefer to stay with Cyre. Are you okay meeting Bela yourselves? I can send word to her."
Oct 5, 2023 4:50 pm
"I do want to find out what happened to her ear. So I guess a trip to Salvation wouldn't be so bad. Maybe we can pick up a quick job while we are there."
Oct 5, 2023 5:54 pm
Sound good.
Oct 7, 2023 8:17 am
Sticking to his deal with Captain Vren, Malbor readies for his voyage. He departs two days early with the plan to meet the rest of you in a week’s time.

Kleber retrieves his newly completed half plate from Ilmig Flintbeard. The work is of a fine quality with decorative lines throughout. As well as the promised liondrake, finely detailed across the chest.
OOC:
Gzizmix was given the key to the elemental cart. Will he be the driver back to Salvation?

Let me know if there are any other preparations any of you wish to do before your departure.
Oct 7, 2023 12:13 pm
Kleber excuses himself to make some last minute shopping.
OOC:
Kleber will search for a Rapier (25 Gp), a Grappling Hook (2 gp) and a Feather Tokens for each party member (doesn't have a listed price, Xanathar's recommend [1d6+1]*10 / 2 gp for each
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