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Post by Ryland on Mar 8, 2023 2:17:44 GMT
“Okay. It’s mostly funny for just the reason XuLian said. Martin was watching but didn’t know this isn’t the best army out there. And I agree, there were probably others watching too. Doesn’t really matter to me.
However, I take full responsibility for losing my unit. I should have waited until we had magical countermeasures up and running. There was something off about that whole encounter.
What is most interesting to me is that I didn’t head back to you guys. I was following a trail for Edmund. I’m wondering what is in store ahead.
What are the army’s next plans, and yours, cousins? I will keep going to find Edmund and see if I can help him somehow.” Ryland states.
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 8, 2023 6:17:21 GMT
(OOC - Perhaps the GM mixed up Edmund and Edward? Or Edmund is hiding in our army somewhere? The GM will of course claim it is all part of the plan. ) “ After the fall of the castle we conferred with Lord Mortius and decided to withdraw the army and return to Amber. We have used Shadow to acquire the means to pay the army when we return and a small surplus for the royal coffers and a bit for ourselves.” “ My plan is to report what has happened to the Regent and I expect there will be … consequences.” Xu Liang says the last with a hesitation that implies he is worried about this but determined to go through with what he feels is the right path.
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Post by Admin on Mar 9, 2023 4:06:54 GMT
OOC: The GM did mix up the Eds! Now to quickly retcon my notes.....
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Post by Admin on Mar 11, 2023 5:06:53 GMT
Sorry, are you all waiting on me? No need; you can continue on.
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Post by Edward on Mar 11, 2023 6:25:09 GMT
I expect there will be consequences, but don't be too worried. I haven't been around long enough to be made accountable. I also believe that we didn't have enough information on our counterparts to make an effective offensive against them.
We lost this battle, but I am sure we are just getting set up for another.
Edward takes off his jacket and allows himself to air out a bit. He hasn't changed for a day or two and he is starting to be uncomfortable within his own clothing.
I would like to take a day or two. To recover. Let the men rest and find out what our King or Queen desires of us. Then I dare say we can go forth and do this again. Hopefully win this time.
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 11, 2023 13:19:49 GMT
Xu Liang nods at Edwards comments.
“Before we do so, hopefully we can receive more training. Faster transit through Shadows, better recruiting tactics, spells that are more effective for defence and offence on the battlefield. How to ‘hang’ spells. These are things that could have won the day back in Eshanta.”
“Lord Ryland, do you know how to do these things? Or do you know who I should consult about them?”
(OOC – Should we jump to the army camp in Amber after this conversation? So we can get to the castle faster? Or is marching through Arden going to be … interesting?)
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Post by Admin on Mar 12, 2023 3:36:51 GMT
OOC: Depends on how it goes.
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Post by Ryland on Mar 13, 2023 4:17:21 GMT
“Well cousins, this is where I depart again. Safe travels until we meet again.” Ryland leaves and starts after Edmund again.
As he leaves the army camp, he spies a fox hunting. It catches the scent of a hare, and the hare takes off for its life. The fox is in quick pursuit. Ryland starts Hellriding towards Edmund knowing that when the fox catches the hare, he will arrive. Clouds come and go in the ever-changing sky. The sky itself changes colors and patterns as Ryland Hellrides.
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Post by Admin on Mar 13, 2023 5:37:52 GMT
OOC: Ryland can move to chapter 4. Just give me a bit of time to start it up.
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 13, 2023 14:06:51 GMT
Xu Liang nods through Ryland’s advice about the army, perhaps a bit sceptically but very attentively.
Xu Liang catches the ring with a big smile on his face, “Thank you!” He then brings up his Chi sight and studies the ring, “Intriguing….” He sits down cross legged without taking his focus off the ring and is wholly focused on it. He turns it over, back and forth barely seeming to blink. He then deliberately closes his eyes and thinks for a minute. He opens them again and stares at the ring. Then he smoothly stands and nods. “The structure is complicated but I believe I have a … mental imprint of it.”
He walks over hand hands the ring back with a slight bow. “Now all that is necessary is the time to take a walk through Shadow. Though that time is most likely at a premium at the moment but creating time is the key to being productive.” He looks thoughtful for a moment, “In our case that could be a literal statement, could it not? It would explain a few things in the history books.”
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Post by Ryland on Mar 13, 2023 22:46:56 GMT
“Before we do so, hopefully we can receive more training. Faster transit through Shadows, better recruiting tactics, spells that are more effective for defence and offence on the battlefield. How to ‘hang’ spells. These are things that could have won the day back in Eshanta.” “Lord Ryland, do you know how to do these things? Or do you know who I should consult about them?”
<< OOC: I missed this post. >>
Ryland looks at Xu Liang, "The power of your mind determines how fast you can move through shadow. That and practice. We were stuck with this army. No proper Amberite would have raised it. We can do better with our blood powers.
Now. Hanging Spells. Those you can get a magic item to do that for you. Just take a walkabout and think about what you need."
Ryland tosses him his ring.
"Take a mental imprint of the magic on this ring and look for something similar."
"I don't use a lot of magic on the battlefield. I use it before, and after. Any of our elders should be able to answer more questions about magic than I could. Honestly, I use it to keep others from using theirs. Then I beat them up." Ryland shrugs and departs after getting his ring back.
<<ooc he will let you have enough time to study it however you need. Even if it takes awhile.>>
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 14, 2023 2:33:08 GMT
OOC - Ah! OK, I'll edit my post.
OOC - OK, edited my post for Ryland's changed post.
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Post by Edward on Mar 14, 2023 5:16:48 GMT
That is really sound advice Ryland. Clearly you have far more experience than we do when it comes to war. I will have to keep this in mind the next time we get into a skirmish. His intent, is without sarcasm, and he hopes it is taken this way.
As Xu examines the ring, Edward looks on eagerly to see if Xu notices anything with the ring, or at least lets off some sort of body language that would help determine if the ring is an accessory, or an instrument for someone.
As the two exchange conversation and pleasantries...Edward will continue to listen and learn.
What is this Blood Power you speak of? I am aware of the abilities that come with walking the pattern, but does our royal blood give us different or new abilities?
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Post by Admin on Mar 14, 2023 6:22:00 GMT
OOC: Ryland, I have started a new thread for you in the Chapter 4 section. You can post there and here to keep things moving if you like or wait for Chapter 4 until things wrap up here.
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 14, 2023 17:36:38 GMT
(OOC - Edward, Xu Liang got a 'Mental Imprint' of the ring. So he can search Shadow for something similar to hang spells.)
Realizing he had been distracted by thinking only of his needs, he listens intently to the answer of Edward's inciteful question.
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