StarSiren
Super-Earth
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2017
- Location
- among the stars
Governor Matisse nodded in agreement when Dalren, Heather and Roland spoke. He calls for Lisse, who is the same woman who brought the adventurers in and requests that she work in conjunction with Dalren's people. There is much to be done and he expects they will be busy for several days.
[The persons that Dalren instructs to help leave with the woman. I know this includes Gareth, but i was unsure who else was still walking with Dalren]
The governor scoffs at the notion that these trolls are anything more than mindless brutes. He waves away the concerns of Marius and Rini. But he does answer the questions set before him. "Sir Dalren, it would honor me if any of my citizens were found to be worthy enough to study at your institution. We have not yet built a place of higher learning here, and so few of the promising ones are accepted into the school in the capital. Whatever you need from my estate or the storehouse, don't hesitate to ask. You are right. The people cannot suffer any longer.
As for your questions, Sir Roland and Lady Heather, i must refer you to my elite scout and Forward General. Hazelthyst has those answers.
Marius, is it? While I'm certain you've dealt with your fair share of monsters, believe me when i say that i know trolls. They aren't mindless but they are stupid. The ones that don't scatter we will kill. The ones that do will be branded war criminals and conspirators under the Fey Treaty. They will pay for what they have done to my citizens. I wouldn't worry too much about another leader like Ungrak though. He's one of a kind. Now, Hazelthyst will fill you in on the finer details. " Elim waved an open palm towards the blue- haired gnome.
From her seat, Haze nodded and pulled out a hand drawn map roughly covering three acres of land. "The trolls took over an operational farmhouse, here. There are two large barns, a house, four silos and six or seven outbuildings. The property has a strategic advantage because it is on a hillside overlooking the river valley. I would estimate about a 30ft elevation difference, which gives the trolls a clear view of everything that happens in the valley for miles. Our best bet would be to cross both rivers and attack the farm from the forests surrounding the Trollfen River. We'd be attacking from the north, strategically placed behind the farm and out of view of the valley below. We would share the high ground. But this plan requires stealth and survival skills, plus a fair amount of luck. We know the routes of three of the troll scouts, but we have had very little luck pinpointing what scouts they have in the forest. Our best guess is at least three more..
We did have one audience with Ungrak, weeks ago. He insisted that the people in this area were thieves and liars. He demanded payment and relocation of all people's living between the rivers. When we asked for a reason or an explanation, he flung boulders at us and ordered his men to attack. My units barely made it out alive. I don't know why they are doing this but they feel justified and they will follow Ungrak's lead untik his death, and maybe even after."
Haze let the information sink in before continuing. "So, due to the unknown elements in this strike, i recommend neutralizing the scouts first and moving into a more advantageous position before charging the farm."
Governor Matisse listened with steepled fingertips until Haze finished. "I know what you recommend but we haven't the time for that. This must end quickly. It has already lasted too long!" The governor banged his fist against the table as spat the final sentence, seemingly outraged. After a moment of awkward silence, he straightened his clothes and looked about the room. He appeared suddenly quite weary.
[You all notice this sudden attitude shift and weariness in the governor]
[The persons that Dalren instructs to help leave with the woman. I know this includes Gareth, but i was unsure who else was still walking with Dalren]
The governor scoffs at the notion that these trolls are anything more than mindless brutes. He waves away the concerns of Marius and Rini. But he does answer the questions set before him. "Sir Dalren, it would honor me if any of my citizens were found to be worthy enough to study at your institution. We have not yet built a place of higher learning here, and so few of the promising ones are accepted into the school in the capital. Whatever you need from my estate or the storehouse, don't hesitate to ask. You are right. The people cannot suffer any longer.
As for your questions, Sir Roland and Lady Heather, i must refer you to my elite scout and Forward General. Hazelthyst has those answers.
Marius, is it? While I'm certain you've dealt with your fair share of monsters, believe me when i say that i know trolls. They aren't mindless but they are stupid. The ones that don't scatter we will kill. The ones that do will be branded war criminals and conspirators under the Fey Treaty. They will pay for what they have done to my citizens. I wouldn't worry too much about another leader like Ungrak though. He's one of a kind. Now, Hazelthyst will fill you in on the finer details. " Elim waved an open palm towards the blue- haired gnome.
From her seat, Haze nodded and pulled out a hand drawn map roughly covering three acres of land. "The trolls took over an operational farmhouse, here. There are two large barns, a house, four silos and six or seven outbuildings. The property has a strategic advantage because it is on a hillside overlooking the river valley. I would estimate about a 30ft elevation difference, which gives the trolls a clear view of everything that happens in the valley for miles. Our best bet would be to cross both rivers and attack the farm from the forests surrounding the Trollfen River. We'd be attacking from the north, strategically placed behind the farm and out of view of the valley below. We would share the high ground. But this plan requires stealth and survival skills, plus a fair amount of luck. We know the routes of three of the troll scouts, but we have had very little luck pinpointing what scouts they have in the forest. Our best guess is at least three more..
We did have one audience with Ungrak, weeks ago. He insisted that the people in this area were thieves and liars. He demanded payment and relocation of all people's living between the rivers. When we asked for a reason or an explanation, he flung boulders at us and ordered his men to attack. My units barely made it out alive. I don't know why they are doing this but they feel justified and they will follow Ungrak's lead untik his death, and maybe even after."
Haze let the information sink in before continuing. "So, due to the unknown elements in this strike, i recommend neutralizing the scouts first and moving into a more advantageous position before charging the farm."
Governor Matisse listened with steepled fingertips until Haze finished. "I know what you recommend but we haven't the time for that. This must end quickly. It has already lasted too long!" The governor banged his fist against the table as spat the final sentence, seemingly outraged. After a moment of awkward silence, he straightened his clothes and looked about the room. He appeared suddenly quite weary.
[You all notice this sudden attitude shift and weariness in the governor]