{"id":1055,"date":"2020-11-11T15:19:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T23:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/?p=1564"},"modified":"2020-11-11T15:19:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T23:19:30","slug":"well-its-been-a-busy-week-speedy-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/?p=1055","title":{"rendered":"Well its been a busy week. Speedy update!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Hariwana-Token.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Hariwana-Token.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a>With Sawiri and Alihana hunting in the storm, we had one of Sawiri&#8217;s apprentices enchant Coszacatl&#8217;s skeleton. It&#8217;s not like its a one time shot anyways, she can always get more.<\/p>\n<p>As for using magic to control Auwana. We may be able to move it faster or slower with regards to the direction it is going, though we&#8217;ll need more people for that. Given that the island seems to be affected by the wind, it might work to use those shaman&#8217;s ritual to create a storm though that might be a bit erratic when it comes to moving in any specific direction.<\/p>\n<p>As for the druids and the lake, they already left after delivering the message. I&#8217;ll put it on the list of things to ask one if we come across them again.<\/p>\n<p>Curiously, those we left patrolling the perimeter did actually notice a couple of crows flying onto the island and into the woods. Though they were lost once inside the woods, eventually seen to be leaving later in the day. Hakenu&#8217;e doesn&#8217;t mention getting any peculiar visits nor does anyone else seem to know anything. They could just be birds though.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Iiniwa-Token-e1601944973262.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Iiniwa-Token-e1601944973262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a>As for the elves and their offer, sort of hard to tell if they intend to make good on such a promise. You do raise a valid point though, if they were to go back on such a thing there is little we could do to retaliate since no one can find them. Though we can check such arrangements with Kinich I imagine.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve already talked to the basilisk, and while it was at least humoring your presence without eating you its definitely a little bit wild. I actually have an idea on this. While you represent the clan and are the least likely to die dealing with a basilisk, you are not its closest relative. We have snake people that might do well with representing the clan to it. Still don&#8217;t know how to get it up here though.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/morbuddy.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manticoreproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/morbuddy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a>The journey into the storm proved to be slightly anticlimatic. There was no giant monster or swarms to face. The party we sent spent most of their time running around in the rain killing anything that they could find. Generally we can assume if any creature is willing to brave the storms than they might have some affinity with it. If nothing else it is a good haul of food. That being said there are several catches that Sawiri managed to preserve but we&#8217;re unsure of which ones might be useful. They&#8217;ve brought the haul back to be sorted, well most of them. Some are still on the ground right now, basket and all.<\/p>\n<p>We sent some sneaky folk into the Chanai territories. They managed to avoid any conflict for the time being but were unable to approach the witch doctors. It seems they, and the Halik, have been moved into the central village. It definitely appears the Chanai are trying to form a larger civilization just as we did with the Launi&#8217;Kauhale. This makes it hard to sneak into though as the Chanai are on high alert given the ongoing skirmishes with the crow folk. Unfortunately no one in the Dozen are quite adept at sneaking straight into an enemy village like that, questioning who knows how many people, and sneaking back out.<\/p>\n<p>The demons, and Kinich, seem quite accepting of as many members as we can lend them for the coming conflict. They&#8217;ve also started to mobilize across the plains along the eastern side near the mountains. Apparently to keep a healthy distance from the crow folk&#8217;s main area of activity.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;-Votes Druids\\n-LEAD THE TROOPS! THE HUNT IS ON! Apparently Sam is going to try and talk it into assisting us first, so no surprise action, but if that fails, THE HUNT IS ON! We are bringing the Travelers, another two groups of the Dozen (The ones Eager for battle and the ones best suited to fighting fliers), Wehilani, whatever the spooky mages will give us (Sawari has been agreed to come, so I assume they are sending someone) and Kaya. We need to be ready to kill a storm creature, and one that may be flying, so people who can slay fliers in particular are needed. \\n-The Stealthiest will move out from the Demon territories and slowly scout the Chanai territories to find the Witch Doctors to begin an attempt to hunt down the Blood Mage. \\n-Ask the Demons if they would like a second group of the Dozen to assist them, or if they want to keep it at one. We are able, and eagar, to fight. \\n-Four groups of Shock Troops defend our island, two are awaiting at base camp, two are heading to hunt the storm. The two hunting the storm will return to base camp to defend it once the hunt is done. \\n-Shock Troup Dozen are going to be on constant guard, maintaining vigilance over the entire territory. The Chanai could could from any direction, including behind the hills, from the swamps, or from above. Most importantly, they could attempt to set fire to the forest, though the constant clouds would make that harder. They will be working with Spooky Mage Umbramancers. \\n-Tell the other tribes they may want to begin deploying and reinforcing the base camp. \\n-Inform the orc shaman, Ravash's mother, and two other orcs of their choice that their arrival will be expedited so they can prepare for the arrival of the rest of their clan in a week or so. \\n-We know from Coszacatl that the Crows and the Chanai are NOT on the same side, right? And both are closer to each other in the north than the demon territories to the south east and us to the west? We if, just prior to our attack on the Chanai, we get their good warriors off to attack a crow village or get crows to attack them? Something to disrupt their forces. All we would need is to find the location of one crow village too close to Chanai territory. Discuss this with the druid, if we have the option to. \\n-Keep an eye on the snail projects with Elder Chants, since Ravash is gone. \\n-WHY DOES EVERYONE I WANT TO TEACH LEAVE!? I will teach the volunteers, since Alihana needs to leave to Kinnich. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:963,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14277081},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">The orcs have been brought aboard as demanded to get them moving quicker. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;-Votes Druids\\n-LEAD THE TROOPS! THE HUNT IS ON! Apparently Sam is going to try and talk it into assisting us first, so no surprise action, but if that fails, THE HUNT IS ON! We are bringing the Travelers, another two groups of the Dozen (The ones Eager for battle and the ones best suited to fighting fliers), Wehilani, whatever the spooky mages will give us (Sawari has been agreed to come, so I assume they are sending someone) and Kaya. We need to be ready to kill a storm creature, and one that may be flying, so people who can slay fliers in particular are needed. \\n-The Stealthiest will move out from the Demon territories and slowly scout the Chanai territories to find the Witch Doctors to begin an attempt to hunt down the Blood Mage. \\n-Ask the Demons if they would like a second group of the Dozen to assist them, or if they want to keep it at one. We are able, and eagar, to fight. \\n-Four groups of Shock Troops defend our island, two are awaiting at base camp, two are heading to hunt the storm. The two hunting the storm will return to base camp to defend it once the hunt is done. \\n-Shock Troup Dozen are going to be on constant guard, maintaining vigilance over the entire territory. The Chanai could could from any direction, including behind the hills, from the swamps, or from above. Most importantly, they could attempt to set fire to the forest, though the constant clouds would make that harder. They will be working with Spooky Mage Umbramancers. \\n-Tell the other tribes they may want to begin deploying and reinforcing the base camp. \\n-Inform the orc shaman, Ravash's mother, and two other orcs of their choice that their arrival will be expedited so they can prepare for the arrival of the rest of their clan in a week or so. \\n-We know from Coszacatl that the Crows and the Chanai are NOT on the same side, right? And both are closer to each other in the north than the demon territories to the south east and us to the west? We if, just prior to our attack on the Chanai, we get their good warriors off to attack a crow village or get crows to attack them? Something to disrupt their forces. All we would need is to find the location of one crow village too close to Chanai territory. Discuss this with the druid, if we have the option to. \\n-Keep an eye on the snail projects with Elder Chants, since Ravash is gone. \\n-WHY DOES EVERYONE I WANT TO TEACH LEAVE!? I will teach the volunteers, since Alihana needs to leave to Kinnich. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:963,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14277081},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Also yes, we know for sure the crows and Chanai are at war with each other. Kinich intends to strike in the midst of these conflicts. Apparently because he feels the Chanai might grow in strength as they acquire more clans, and the crow folk are not a singular clan. More of them could come from anywhere at any time. As for trying to turn them against each other just before the attack, it would be difficult purely to keep the Chanai from knowing we were coming. They patrol the skies with flying beasts, and are well aware of any large movements through the plains. There is a high likelihood they would be able to tell we are on approach. Not to mention their beasts are great at tracking too, and are always on the look out for sneaky crows. This is part of the difficulty our scouts are having getting to the witch doctors as well. So even a dispersed movement would be difficult to hide. If we can overcome that problem though, the other part likely wouldn&#8217;t be too hard.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So far I see your attempts to teach others your magic is&#8230;not going so well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; With Sawiri and Alihana hunting in the storm, we had one of Sawiri&#8217;s apprentices enchant Coszacatl&#8217;s skeleton. It&#8217;s not like its a one time shot anyways, she can always get more. 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