Game: Waggin' Tales

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Aug 18, 2017 10:47 am
Hm. From what I've heard there seem to be nastier things than cats and badgers in the woods so roaming there without an idea where to go might not be the safest plan. Catching them red-pawed would be my preferred option. We can prepare a caravan so they see a target if they have spies in town but we would only need a couple of wagons and those that actually go out can be stacked with sacks and crates filled with rubbish, rocks and straw with enough space for us to hide in. We would obviously need a couple of drivers who aren't afraid of getting into a scrap, either.
OOC:
Can I use Odds and Ends for help with arranging what we need or at least find someone who can help us?
Aug 18, 2017 11:27 am
Marvin looks worried. "Why would we put innocents in danger? We can handle ourselves in the forest."
OOC:
Marvin will agree to the other choice if reassured of the driver's safety.
Aug 18, 2017 12:12 pm
We're not going to force anyone to do this. I'm sure we'll find some volunteers. It would only raise suspicion if a caravan were suddenly run by well-armed dogs. We need to pose as an easy target.
Aug 18, 2017 12:47 pm
"It would be easy enough for us to post as caravan workers. Those of us with heavier armor can remain in the back while I drive the wagon. I'll keep my bow ready under the seat and then we won't have to put anyone else in danger," Jack says, suggesting a way to cause minimum danger to anyone else.
Aug 18, 2017 2:12 pm
"Oooh I can pretend to be a driver! Yeah!" Champ volunteers. "We could load the caravan with catnip! I hear the cats love that stuff!"
Aug 18, 2017 3:31 pm
Right, that's OK, then.
Wastl turns to Lexi.
As I understand it, we only suspect cats might be behind the attacks but cats weren't actually seen at the scene? If that's the case using something that would specifically interest cats might tell them we're onto them. Also, ::innocent face:: isn't catnip ... illegal?
Aug 20, 2017 9:43 am
OOC:
No need for Odds and Ends in this instance. You are helping the town under the name of Yosha Pug, so everything needed will be covered by the royal family.
Lexie nods "Correct, we only suspect it to be cats; in theory, it can honestly be anything doing this." She ponders your next question for a second "I don't see why a plant that hardly shows up in the dog kingdom and has little to no effect on us would be illegal. Maybe it's illegal in the cat kingdom, I don't know to be honest though."
Aug 20, 2017 10:13 am
Right, then it should be similar cargo to what they targeted before.
Regarding catnip, I hear there are good prices being asked and paid in certain areas of Riverwall. I haven't looked at where the supply comes from but it all seems to be a bit hush hush.
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I'm making this up as I go along but I like the idea of catnip being illicit and there being 'nip dens where cats go to get zonked out. ;)
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Aug 20, 2017 9:10 pm
OOC:
No worries. I am more than fine having it illicit amongst the cat community and having secret 'nip dens in their towns and cities. However, cats would have a monopoly on the stuff because it has the strongest effect on them and they would seldom sell to a dog, especially at good prices. And most, if not all, dogs don't care about the stuff and most likely wouldn't pay over a few plastics for a couple baskets worth.
Aug 21, 2017 1:01 pm
Marvin nods in approval to this plan, his tail wagging at its usual pace. "Ok, what do I do?"
Aug 21, 2017 1:04 pm
"Sounds simple enough," Jack says, "When do we begin?"
Aug 22, 2017 6:52 am
"We gather the caravan and those who look more imposing can be our 'cargo', hiding in the back. I don't need weapons so I can act as an easy target while the rest of you lay in wait to ambush their ambush. I would feel more comfortable with a second dog up front with me though, preferably someone with an easily concealable weapon." Lexie turns to Jack "I guess when ever. We can begin by spreading word around town about important cargo that needs to make it to Barkborough and hope the thieves ears catch wind of it as well."
Aug 22, 2017 10:53 am
Marvin stands up with excitement. "Alright. Let's do it!" He quickly sits back down, embarrassed as he mumbles, "Sorry."
Aug 22, 2017 1:02 pm
Lexie, I'm happy to be up front as well, my dagger is easily hidden and I'll hide my small crossbow by my feet.
I'll get some dogs to spread a little info in Riverwall where it might get picked up by eager ears. Where and when do we meet to head out?
Aug 22, 2017 7:23 pm
"Yeah, when do we set out? And what can I do to help in the meantime?"
Aug 23, 2017 5:01 pm
"I'm not heavily armed, but I can stay in the middle in order to assist from any side."
Aug 24, 2017 8:26 am
"We don't want them to expect us, we want them to think we are unaware merchants bringing their goods to sell. If we have dogs surrounding the caravan they'll know something is up and might not act." Lexie pauses for a moment "Let's meet at the park, same time as this meeting, tomorrow; that way we avoid suspiscion of meeting in the same place twice. As for what you can do in the meantime, stay here and enjoy yourself for a bit, everything will be free of charge to you. Spread rumor of this 'important shipment' then gather anything that you can help hide you in the back of the caravan."
[ +- ] This was loosely my idea of what they'd be riding. With two dogs up front and the rest hiding in the back.
Aug 24, 2017 11:21 am
"Sounds good to me. I'll head back to Riverwall, start some rumours among my customers and make sure everything's ready for tomorrow.
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Wastl will drop some hints to dogs friendly to him who can then spread the rumour further. He'll also make sure any business is taken care of before he heads out and tell one of his helpers he might be gone for a couple of days.
How do we handle downtime/scenes where everybody goes off to do their own thing?
Wastl will be on the chuck wagon. ;)
Aug 24, 2017 1:47 pm
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You can do a quick ooc of what you want to do during the downtime or you can RP it out; when everyone is ready, I'll most likely do a DM hand wavey time leap to tomorrow.
Aug 25, 2017 2:54 pm
Marvin sticks near to Champ until it's time to meet up for their adventure the next day. "Hiya!" He happily greets Champ. "I'm Marvin. Looks like we'll be in the back of the wagon together! I just want to say that you can count on me!"
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