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Begin [Week 1, Month 1, Year 1]

The ages passed.  Heroic deeds faded to dust, heroes turned into legends.  The stories of the Lord of the Forge faded from the minds of the creatures of the world long before the name of Bugrem Stonesinger faded from the land.  Crafting the energy of the Divine became something unfeasible before it became laughable until it was an idea that faded completely from the minds of people.  The fact that a mortal had crafted an artifact was beyond what the mind of a normal person could handle.

And so, the land changed.  Kings and emperors came and passed.  But, the story does not end.  With a blow struck for freedom against a tyrannical society.  For tyrannical societies are as common as grains of sand in a desert.  Stories never simply end.

They just take on a new beginning.

---

Trudging through the forest, cloaked figure crossed the trunk of a fallen tree and stopped, looking from one direction to another.  Reaching up, he pulled down his hood to reveal the ears that identified him as one of Elven blood, but the rest of his features were decided not what one commonly thought of as Elven.  Those of that long-lived race usually had hair of spun gold or chestnut--rare ones had white or silver.  But, this young elf's hair was jet black as if it was crafted from fine strands of obsidian.  Not only that but his features, while they retained the angular facial structure of those of the Elven race, was pale in pallor that seemed to lack the distinctive healthy appearance of one who was tied to all things natural.

The young elf had been fleeing for days without rest because of his appearance.  For decades, he had been viewed of as a black sheep in the Land of the Elven Kings.  An ill omen or curse.  Some even went so far as to say that he should be kept away from the holy tree Illendril from which all elves gained their energy for fear of whatever his curse was to infect the Tree of Life and cause the downfall of their whole civilization.  Needless to say, he had spent the greater part of his life searching for a cure for whatever it was that ailed him only to discover that he was not cursed at all.  But, the elves of the great kingdom would not listen to the one that they had viewed with such disdain their entire lives.

What his research did reveal was that there was more to their world than originally met the eye.  Because they would not trust him with weapons training, Talonrel had become a scholar, performing research into academic matters where it was more likely that some may not judge him by the color of his skin or hair.  It was wishful thinking, but he was well aware that while the elves could strip him of his clothing or items, they could not take away his intelligence or what he had learned.  And learn he did.  He caught the tail of something large--mortals had done great things before.  They had crafted works of wonders and beauty and pulled open the gates of the Gods.  They had even surpassed the wonders of the crafted works of the elven kingdom that the elves took so much pride in.  When he presented his findings to the elven court, the elven king had proclaimed him to most definitely be cursed, bringing upon the elves a vile calamity.  Not only that but he was charged with trying to become a usurper to the crown by giving them false information to control the elven empire with propaganda.  It had taken everything he had to flee.

However, he did not flee before contacting a source he had from another race.  A good deal of his information came from Joachim Hammerfell of the Order of Sato.  They were an order of humans that had guarded the secrets of the old world for generations upon generations until they no longer knew the details of what they were guarding any longer.  However, Talonrel knew that their whole existence seemed to imply that his theory was correct.  But, in order to prove that theory he had to survive.  So, he had arranged a meeting point with the order to escape the elven forests and find a new land on which to settle and explore the world.  Perhaps crack open the secrets that had been so tightly shut for so long that their hinges had rusted and fused completely.

To do this, Talonrel knew he would need the support of all the races he could find.  If his research and the Order of Sato's information was any indication, the secrets of the world were not possessed by any one race.  In fact, there were probably fragments locked away by all of the races.  And so, he would need to establish a new base of operations not only to perform his research in peace, but also to apply whatever they discovered into practice.  They would call this new place Mythstraisia, or 'The City of Myth's Rebirth' in the old elven tongue.  The city they created would be their place to test Talonrel's research for the betterment of all the races that chose to join them.

It was not long until the Order of Sato along with their two leaders constructed a few structures intertwined with the forest trees in a blend of both human and elven architecture--the first of many inter-species blended ideas to come.  Talonrel was more than willing to throw out the traditions of the elves in favor of whatever worked best.  It was the progress that he had always dreamed of having that was constantly stifled under the elven kingdom's grip.  However, he knew that he had been branded a usurper to the crown and needed to find as many allies as possible.  There was no way he could do this alone with the Order of Sato.  They needed to gather as many people as the could to transform the forest village into a fortified stronghold where they could live in peace.

The young elf knew that he was not the only one outcast from the elven kingdom.  There had once been a group of rangers that had been experts in archery and finesse that had once gone against the elven king because they had been ordered to wipe out a human village down to the children.  Upon finishing their mission they threw down their bows and vowed never to return to the elven kingdom again.  Talonrel knew that if he could find them they might be willing to work alongside him for the betterment of all.  After all, he was now branded a traitor as well, so who better to have as an ally than another group of people excommunicated by their own people?

While the Order of Sato began work on the workshop that Talonrel had designed that would suit their basic needs for crafting tools and construction, he and Joachim set off on a journey to the nearest city for clues as to where to find the Rangers of the Swift Arrow.  Rumor had it that they had long since integrated into a nearby human city and were living lives that had long forgotten the forest.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Recruit	G9	G7	Recruiting Elves
Joachim	G7	Recruit	G9	G7	Recruiting Elves
Sato	G7	Build	G7	G7	Build Workshop

Learning the lay of the land in this new region was confounding.  Although not as expansive as his ancestral forested home, Talonrel wished he had an entire library just for this land at his disposal; and the time to contemplate it.  However, mouths did not provide food for themselves; and being an outcast meant working on a shorter timetable.

As you enter Moracku, Talonrel finds himself enamored with the massive size of this City.  Huge in the extreme, and with so many races living in a general harmony with one an other!  Meandering slowly and steadily through the streets you spy a quaint shop of leather-bound curiosities; pages upon pages filling the visible walls.  Resisting the urge to sidestep your true purpose, you make your way to the area of the market district less-than-affectionately known as: the meat market.  In a city like Moracku, where skill at arms is valued: sculpted, disciplined, and able-bodied warriors were a welcome site and were a commodity like any cattle or chattels.

Whilst other caravan merchants and the like sized-up a veritable horde of Orcs, your keen eyes detected a small band with the precise skill you needed: Elven Archers.  Though you had your mind set to make use of all available skills and knowledge: none could match the Elves in their capacity with a bow.  Hopefully, soon, you would have the bows to make the best possible use of that talent...

[ You achieve a significant success in conducting Diplomacy with Moracku (G9). ]
[ Talonrel and Joachim achieve a Significant Success. Assign 1 XP related to Diplomacy skill as you see fit. ]
[ All standard items are available for sale. ]
[ You encounter a single Unit of Advanced Elves available to recruit: They are level 1 and are available for 10 Gold. ]
[ Edit: This Unit also comes with 1 skill XP.  Assign as you see fit. ]
[ Reply with the choice of who gets the 1 XP in: Diplomacy ]

[ The Order of Sato achieves a partial success in Constructing a Workshop. ]
[ You consume 25 Lumber. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:49, Sun 23 Aug 2015.

Diplomacy XP will go to Talonrel.  Will hire the Advanced Elves for 10 GP.  Will put their stat point in Speed and their skill point into Aggressor.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:34, Sun 23 Aug 2015.

Updated.

Begin [Week 2, Month 1, Year 1]

Having found the Rangers of the Swift Arrow, it had been difficult to convince them to join with the cause at first, but upon seeing that Talonrel was accompanied by a human, they realized that it was not another attempt at elven "diplomacy."  While they were enthusiastic about joining someone else who had realized that the corruption of the elven kingdom would lead to its downfall, long years away from their elven homeland had rusted their skills.  Even their equipment, so vaunted by those who were beholden to such things, had long since passed into the hands of others in exchange for coin to purchase food or lodgings.  It had been a difficult path for them once they had been exiled.  But, they made an invaluable part of the now growing Mythstraisia.

Upon arriving back to their small region of the forest, the dark-haired elf was pleased to notice that the Order of Sato had managed to complete construction of the workshop.  Once he had made sure that the new arrivals were taken to their new accommodations, he and Joachim sat together in the workshop at a drafting table to design blueprints for a new building.  Talonrel was aware of the fact that there were artifacts of power in the world which were necessary to study if they were to discover more about the secrets around them.  However, after discussing ancient writings with Joachim, it came to light that such items of power could not be held by normal means.  Perhaps if they were dormant they could simply be stored like any other item composed of matter, but once active their power could be fearsome and potentially destroy not only a building but the entirety of Mythstraisia.  So, it would be necessary to design a building that could withstand an untold amount of hidden power.  Finally, they decided on a material for usage with a coating of several ancient dwarven runes passed down in writings from a clan called Ironshield.  It was a rather strange clan name for someone who was beholden to the crafting arts rather than a warrior.

After deciding, they handed off the plans to the Order of Sato to begin work on their construction.  Talonrel, however, had caught word while in Moracku that because of numerous adventurers and knights, trolls and ogres had been fleeing from their hills.  Well aware of the fact that no construction or civilization survived for long without metal or stone, he knew that with the trolls and ogres gone this would be an opportune time to try to have an expedition go try to find out if there was anything usable.  The young elf was no fool, however.  There was still the possibility that some of the monsters were still left guarding their hordes.  So, he had the Rangers of the Swift Arrow don the armor and wield the weapons that were originally owned by the Order of Sato.  They were obviously not well-suited for elven use with the armor being ill-fitted and the swords more made for stronger races than those who were agile.  As they set out to the Southeast into the hills, Talonrel made a mental note to see if they could get the equipment refitted at a later point in time.

Joachim, to his credit, did not let himself stay idle, deciding to head to the West of Mythstrasia in order to see what he could find around their new home.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Scout	H9	G7	Nodes, Enemies
Joachim	G7	Explore	F7	G7
Sato	G7	Build	G7	G7	Build Mysterious
Rangers	G7	Scout	H9	G7	Nodes, Enemies

Talonrel leads the Rangers, a rather experience cadre of Elves; out to the south-eastern hills of the region.  Thanks to the general sparseness of the vegetation, you find only a light dew on the ground and are able to move fairly swiftly, even against the early morning chill; which soon gives way to a comfortable warmth as the rolling hills and your own movements heat with the energy of the land.

Spying several smoke stacks, you make your way off of the main road and soon stumble upon a strange and quaint hamlet.  Dozens of men occupy numerous fields and gardens, as women churn butter and setup arrangements of food at their tiny marketplace.

[ Talonrel Windrunner and the Rangers of the Swift Arrow successfully Scout (H9). ]
[ Thanks to Talonrel's Scholar ability: you still gain 1 Skill XP which may be assigned to whom you see fit.  It must be assigned as either Scout or Spy. ]
[ Reply with your choice of who receives the XP. ]
[ You discover a CP! ]
[ You discover a Poor Stone Node [2d4] in (H9). It has an estimated 2 uses remaining. ]
As you did not bring a Human leader during your first visit - this CP begins at Hostile.  As you did bring a Leader during the Scout action which found this CP, you receive a free Diplomacy check.
For further information regarding the chart-above, see: http://wiki.rpol.net/?id=50711/Diplomacy and http://wiki.rpol.net/?id=50711/trading
They are BUYING (from you): Armor (Type 1) (A1) at Reviled (Rvd) status.
They are SELLING (to you): Fo(odstuffs) at Reviled (Rvd) status.
[ Although Talonrel achieves a success in conducting Diplomacy with Mistfield (H9), this was insufficient to change their initial standings. ]

[ Joachim Hammerfell successfully Explores (F7). ]
[ You encounter a wandering Scout who offers a Quest:

• Name: "Stop the Bandits!"
• Type: Simplistic Errand
• Mission: Travelers in the area need the Usurpers to attack and disperse or destroy the Highwaymen in F8 Plains Grid.  They need this done within 4 weeks, or else the merchants and other travelers will be unable to sell their wares safely.
• Reward: Information regarding two nearby Grids.

]

[ The Order of Sato achieve a partial success in Constructing a Mysterious Room. ]
[ You consume 30 Lumber. ]~!
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:33, Sun 18 Oct 2015.

Allocating Scout[1] to the Rangers.

Updated.

Begin [Week 3, Month 1, Year 1]

Arriving back to Mythstraisia, Talonrel had shut himself in his room for a day, burying himself in research.  The young elf had not expected for his first contact with a human village to end so abysmally.  How was he to know that humans were as xenophobic as elves were in this land?  It felt like all he had done was trade the prejudice about the color of his hair and pale features to another about his pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes.  It was frustrating, and he knew that he needed to shut himself away from the world for a little while in order to reset himself.  Logic was the one thing that cut through prejudice and ignorance like a hot knife through butter.  So, the best thing he could do was to build up Mythstraisia as much as he could.

To that effect, he called on Joachim the next day.  It was quite obvious that they didn't know much about the area surrounding their new home.  That was something that Talonrel knew they had to rectify if they were to have any sense of security.  Gathering intelligence was an important part of making informed decisions.  So, the two of them began drawing up plans for a building in which they could house and use a great deal of information at once.  Drawing up coops for homing pigeons alongside the building, every person in their new home set off to find birds to fill them.  Soon, they began to train them to return to the coops.  Meanwhile, Joachim set out to the West to explore and develop new contacts in order to develop their intelligence network further.  Before he left, however, he and Talonrel discussed the possibility of stopping the bandits to the Southwest.

Could they really afford to expend the manpower to hunt down the bandits that were threatening the village trade?  The young elf knew that trade was important as it led to growth and prosperity for each settlement, but when the different races were afraid or hostile, would that really be beneficial to them?  However, he soon saw that having trade would enable them to reconcile their differences.  Plus, who was to say that the bandits would not come to threaten Mythstraisia in its fledgling state in the future?  They needed to be dealt with, but not before their precise location and numbers were recorded.  Sending forces in blind was a good way to get people killed, and he would not be responsible for the deaths of his own people so soon.  Since the bandits were located in the flatlands surrounded by forests, Talonrel knew that if he and the Rangers went, they would be able to easily spy on the bandit camp from the safety of the forest without being noticed.  So, letting the Order of Sato begin construction of their new building, he and the other elves journeyed out into the forest.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Scout	F8	G7	Checking Bandits
Joachim	G7	Explore	F6	G7
Sato	G7	Build	G7	G7	Build Spymaster's
Rangers	G7	Scout	F8	G7	Checking Bandits

Talonrel move-out with the utmost stealth to observe the camp of the highwaymen and bandits off of the main roads of the Plains (F8).  After the descriptions of the various terrified rumors from the peasants and merchants, it takes little effort to locate them.  The smoke stack from their large campfires and the sounds of carousing are more than enough to draw-in your keen senses.

Taking stock, you find some heavy foliage to conceal your presence as you count their number.  Their numbers are few, no more than ten - and armed with very little of what could be called favorable 'weapons'.  Indeed they were likely hapless peasants themselves.

Possibly as a result of their undisciplined pillaging, on your return trip, you discover a half-battered smokehouse, still filled-with salted meats and barrels of foods.  From a mental note of the provisions at the bandit's camp: you realize they must have been here and only took what they could carry.  This place might make a good source of food as the previous occupants are likely dead or abandoned the area.

[ Talonrel and the Rangers achieve a significant success in Scouting (F8)! ]
[ You earn 1 XP.  Assign it to whom you see fit.  You may assign it as either Scout or Spy. ]
[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain 1 Leveling XP.  This is sufficient to level them.  Assign a Stat Point as you see fit. ]
[ You gain insight into the enemy's composition:
They have no special equipment or weapons.
]
[ You discover a Normal Food Node. ]

[ Joachim achieves a Significant Success in Exploring (F6)! ]
[ Joachim gains 1 XP in Bard. ]
[ Joachim receives a quest offer:

• Name: Dam the Floods!
• Type: Challenging Errand
• Mission: A small Hamlet in the Plains (G5) has been the victim of a series of floods that have made it nigh impossible to keep their pastures and fields safe from damage.  If they are to survive another harvest; they need a dam constructed to ward off the damages.
  
  1. Loan a single Unit (that is equipped with Construction Tools) for one week to teach the villagers how to construct a dam.
  2. Loan a single Unit for one week to help the villagers harvest Stone OR donate 10 stone to the village.
  3. (Step 2 must be completed before this): Send 1 or more Units to help Construct the Dam.  You must score at least a Success.  (You may send leaders as well.)
• Reward: Gain the services of an Extra (without paying a Recruit cost).

]

[ The Order of Sato successfully constructs a Spymaster's Suite. ]
[ You save 3 Lumber, consuming only 32 Lumber. ]

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:19, Sun 30 Aug 2015.

Updated.  Stat Point went to Offense and Scout skill was gained.

Begin [Week 4, Month 1, Year 1]




This message was last edited by the GM at 16:41, Thu 03 Sept 2015.

As he and the Rangers of the Swift Arrow passed by the smokehouse, Talonrel made sure to note the location of where the provisions were in his journal.  Since a good deal of the meat there was already smoked, he knew the food would keep for at least a week if not longer.  They would return for it as soon as they could.  Provisions were hard to come by since they had no way to farm for themselves at the current point in time.  The young elf had his hands full just with designing the layout of their new stronghold.  When they arrived back in Mythstraisia, he inspected the newly-constructed building the Order of Sato had created to store and house their information and communications and wrote a log of the location of the foodstuffs and their rough amount and quality.

As he did so, he took a look around the building.  Bookshelves had been constructed which served to hold the old tomes he had brought with him and added with the Joachim's collection along with those from the rest of the Order of Sato.  Provisions were one thing, but he was concerned about leaving the Rangers with ill-fitting human gear of low quality for too long.  It was not that the Order of Sato had been in possession of shoddy gear by any means, but there was only so much that human craftsmen could do alone.  That did not mean that humans necessarily had inferior quality to their crafting.  It was simply different.  Humans emphasized utility and flexibility in their armor and weaponry: mass production of one size would mean that they could easily outfit a large number of troops without much concern.  It was a trait that Talonrel hoped to adapt into the metalworking techniques he already knew.  Elven smithing techniques emphasized lightweight and form fit for whatever type of military unit's specialty may be.  It had the effect of granting rather high quality at the expense of resources and time.  If he could find a way to blend the two, it would result in flexible armor of high quality and usability.

However, the tools the humans use would not be conducive to elven smithing techniques.  Their hammers were too heavy and they lacked tools that helped mold the metal with subtle and precise techniques.  If they were going to expand their metalworking, they needed to adapt their tools first.  Even though the Rangers were equipped with weapons and armor that did not maximize their abilities, Talonrel doubted that they were so rusty that they could not effectively defeat a handful of barely-armed bandits.  He would only get in the way if he journeyed with them, so he sent them with instructions to drive out the bandits.  After all, if they stayed there would be a downswing of the trade that Mythstraisia needed lest it be killed in its cradle.  He and Joachim went with the Order of Sato to the workshop they had designed to brainstorm a way to work elven tools and techniques into the tools they were already using in their metalworking ventures.


<Orange>

Though not particularly concerned about the needs of the travelers, sending the Rangers of the Swift Arrow still served the greater purpose of putting their combative prowess to use.  Taking up what arms were available, they strode out to the northern plains and sought out a few travelers along the way to confirm the location.  It seemed that the bandits had become bold and flush with their trivial successes on unarmed merchants and were not prepared for a real skirmish.

The Rangers of the Swift arrow dove upon the poorly armed bandits with the dawn, striking fear with their alarming speed.  Unfortunately, highwaymen had developed a penchant for violence and bloodlust and despite the lack of formal training; soon struck back.  But, without adequate equipment; they soon fell to the blades of the Elven band.

---

Being strapped for coffers and resources made preparing better tools difficult, so the Order of Sato made do with what pithy materials they had and a set of rusty tools already at their disposal.  Working at a steady pitch, they burned-away some of the dross, most of the effort being put into stoking the fires of the workshop to a sufficient temperature to temper the metals once more.  It took days to painstakingly restore value to the Crafter's Tools, but in the end - the effort was worth its while.  Now, having new tools of which Talonrel could be quite proud; they knew they were ready for more strenuous projects.

[ Talonrel, Joachim, and the Order of Sato achieve an Astounding Success in Reforging the Crafter's Tools. ]
[ The Quality changes from Rusty -> Mediocre (+9%). ]
[ You gain two XP which may be assigned to whom you see fit.  It must be assigned as Mason Artisan XP. ]
[ The Order of Sato gains 2 Leveling XP. ]
[ Reply with XP distribution. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow defeat the Bandits. ]
[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow sustain 2 casualties. ]
[ You can replace these at a cost of 2 Gold per casualty.  If you opt to pay for the lost members now, they will be available at the beginning of the next week. ]
[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You recover:
8 x Gold
1 x Earth Tools
]
[ You successfully complete the quest: Stop the Bandits! ]
[ You gain information regarding two grids:
1 x Normal Gold Node in (H8)
1 x Normal Stone Node in (I7)
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:28, Wed 16 Sept 2015.

Increased Max Tools and Speed on the Order of Sato as well as gave them Artisan[2].

Spending the 4 GP to replace the Ranger casualties.  They gain Offense 2 -> 3.

Upkeep paid.
Gold: 14 - 10 = 4
Food: 2 -2 = 0
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:58, Fri 11 Sept 2015.

Begin [Week 1, Month 2, Year 1]




[ Your Spymaster's Suite provides information! If you Scout in (F7), you will have a +10% to the check.  This will increase the chance of finding nodes. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:56, Sun 13 Sept 2015.

The Rangers returning from their successful bandit clearing, Talonrel finally felt like they had established some kind of security to their new location.  But, problems still weighed on his mind.  Their food supplies that they had initially brought were running dangerously low, and with the rains they had been having, it was likely that one of the villages they had seen would soon flood without a dam being built soon.  With their knowledge of construction, Mythstraisia had the ability to help the villagers, but what good was doing it for them?  That would amount to nothing more than giving a man a fish when they could teach him to fish for himself.  That required a small sacrifice in that they would have less security while the Rangers of the Swift Arrow went to teach the villagers how to construct at least the foundations of a dam.  In their day, the Rangers had dealt with weather of all different types on their missions, so they could at least get thing started.  It was true that the Order of Sato was probably more well-versed in construction techniques, but they had another path they needed to follow.

Stone would be needed to actually construct a dam in its entirety, but the tools they had on hand would not nearly be good enough to extract the sum which they needed from the ground.  So, modifications needed to be made.  Better quality tools would allow them to extract more resources in the coming weeks.  It was true that the rains were going to get stronger soon according to their calculations, but if they rushed to try to gather as much as they could now, it was likely they would get less in their haste than they would if they made better plans now and prepared.  Spending some time with Joachim and the Order of Sato, the dark-haired elf made some schematics of what he had in mind before they started their work.  Within a week's time, hopefully the Rangers would have taught the villagers enough that they would be useful helpers in the dam construction before the rains really came.  Preparation required a timetable, and Talonrel had already planned for it the best he could.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7	Reforge
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7	Reforge
Sato	G7	Reforge	G7	G7	Earth Tools
Rangers	G7	Quest	G5	G7	Complete Part 1

Whatever latent secrets lay in the mind of the young Elf from his mystical homeland guided the new efforts to take the rust and cracks out of the Earthen tools.  If the Usurpation were to succeed; dredging their fair share (and more) from the land would be needed.  Starting with the pickaxes, The Order of Sato applied their newfound knowledge of craftsmanship against memories and whispered speeches that they recalled from youth.

Burning through the dross was difficult, and with the workshop being little more than a clay and stone hovel against a chimney  backdrop, heat was not their friend.  However, Joachim had learned more than a few tricks himself for stoking a flame and containing heat within stone compounds and soon helped burn-away flecks of waste as they poured new material into even molds; hoping to round-out each tool.

[ Talonrel, Joachim, and the Order of Sato achieve an Epic success in reforging the Earth Tools. ]
[ You gain 3 XP, which may be assigned to whom you see fit.  It must be assigned as Artisan XP. ]
[ You gain 3 Leveling XP. ]
[ Reply with how you assign XP. ]
[ You reforge your Earth Tools into Earth Tools, Moderate! ]
[ You consume 1 x Stone. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow return from hamlet (G5). ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:40, Fri 18 Sept 2015.

Updated.

Order of Sato becomes Level 5.
Defense 1 --> 3
Offense 1 --> 2
Artisan 2 --> 5.

This message was last edited by the player at 03:09, Thu 17 Sept 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 2, Year 1]




[ Your Spymaster's Suite provides information! If you Scout in (F7), you will have a +10% to the check.  This will increase the chance of finding nodes. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:34, Tue 22 Sept 2015.

The rains were coming.  Of this, Talonrel was sure.  The problem became that now they were battling against time to see if they could save both the villages and themselves.  The rains would more than likely destroy whatever foodstuffs they had managed to find in the past few weeks, so they would need to stock up, but not before actually securing the stone needed to build the dam in the first place.  There was no telling when the orcs and ogres would come back to claim their dens in the hills and mountains once again, so they had to work quickly.

Taking every single able-bodied person they had, the dark-haired elf set out to the East to attain some stone they had previously found.  Unfortunately, it was located in the swamps which had only become more treacherous with the regular rains that had been occurring as they built up to the torrential downpour that they knew was coming.  For hours they all worked, human and elf alike until their clothes were caked in the muck in order to get as much stone as they could possibly carry back with them to Mythstraisia.  It was probably more than they needed to help construct the dam, but whatever they did not have to use to help the villages would be useful for themselves in order to keep improving their own buildings and tools.  There was no telling when something else with a higher priority would take up all their time and attention.  Nor would be there be a way to tell when they would need stone the most in an emergency situation.

The young elf wanted to be prepared in case anything happened.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	I7	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	I7	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	I7	G7	Normal Stone
Rangers	G7	Harvest	I7	G7	Normal Stone

Although Talonrel was certainly not accustomed to hollowing-out holes in the side of the earth, Joachim welcomed it; even though his heart knew some of the stone may be appropriated to assist the nearby hamlet, the inner crafter in him bubbled forth as he saw easy opportunities to carve-out some usable chunks.  The key was finding blocks large-enough to be worth the effort of making the haul; and with as little dross mixed-in as possible.

The work went easily as the new earthen tools, with their sharper edges, and heavier spades made the work far less back-breaking; a feature that the Order of Sato appreciated heavily (pun intended.)

[ Your Usurpation achieves an Astounding Success in Harvesting from the Normal Stone Node in (I7) ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Stonecutter.  Reply with whomever receives the XP. ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP.  Reply with whomever receives the XP. ]
[ You return with 20 Stone. ]

Order of Sato gains Stonecutter[2].

Rangers of the Swift Arrow become Level 5!
Strength 1 --> 2.
Strength 2 --> 3.

Also, 10 Stone sent to complete Step 2 of the quest considering I got more than enough.

Begin [Week 3, Month 2, Year 1]




[ Your Spymaster's Suite provides information! If you Scout in (F7), you will have a +10% to the check.  This will increase the chance of finding nodes. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:12, Fri 25 Sept 2015.

Having sent word to the village that the required stone for the dam had been found, the members of Mythstraisia helped load the stone onto a cart the villagers brought to haul it back to the site of the dam they needed to build.  Watching the wagon recede into the distance, Talonrel looked to the heavens.  They did not have much time left.  However, they could not help the village and afford to starve themselves.  Their food stores were bare.  If they did not do something soon, they would have problems toward the end of the month.  So, he called on all their members to go find the basic necessities they needed for life.  It would be cutting it close, but they could probably manage to finish building the dam at the end of the month.  What other choice did they have?  They could help no one if they hurt themselves in the process of trying to provide aid.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	H8	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	F8	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	H8	G7	Normal Gold
Rangers	G7	Harvest	F8	G7	Normal Food

Joachim and the Rangers made due with the general lack of tools at their disposal, thankfully the stack of burlap sacks in their possession were more than adequate in gathering the salted meats from the smokehouse, and the barrels were small-enough to roll.  Returning slowly, but under the cover of darkness; you manage to keep the noise to a minimum as the Rangers alternate between carrying, dragging, and pushing everything.

[ Talonrel and the Order of Sato successfully Harvest from the Normal Gold Node (H8). ]
[ Thanks to the Order's Human bonus and Talonrel's bonus as a scholar; you gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Digger. ]
[ You return with 5 Gold. ]

[ Joachim and the Rangers achieve a Significant Success in Harvesting from the Normal Food Node (F8). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Forager. ]
[ You return with 7 Foodstuffs. ]

Digger[1] assigned to Order of Sato.
Forager[1] assigned to Ranger of the Swift Arrow.

Rangers of the Swift Arrow attain Level 6.
Offense 3 --> 4

Begin [Week 4, Month 2, Year 1]




[ Your Spymaster's Suite provides information! If you Scout in (F7), you will have a +10% to the check.  This will increase the chance of finding nodes. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:15, Sun 11 Oct 2015.

With the rains starting to come down in full force, Talonrel sent the Order of Sato along with Joachim ahead to the villages to gather the other workers and begin construction on the dam.  The foundations had already been put in place from their previous work, but now that the rainfall had begun in earnest, they could no longer afford to delay things.  However, the young elven leader could not afford to dedicate the entirety of their forces to the effort.  As it stood, they did not have the resources to afford to keep Mythstraisia going if they did not find more soon.  So, he had decided to personally accompany the Rangers of the Swift Arrow back to the site where the Order of Sato had tried to find gold the previous week to see if perhaps they had missed some sort of vital clue.

After all, there were things that a man of knowledge might see that had been overlooked by people who had been used to the practice for many a year.  That was how research was done and technology evolved.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	H8	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	??	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	??	G7	Dam Construction
Rangers	G7	Harvest	H8	G7	Normal Gold

Heading-out with the Order of Sato, Joachim came to finally understand the problem.  The heavy river had been diverted only by the heavy stones and leaning logs that prevented the wayward waters from crashing into the hard-packed earth that surrounded the eastern edge of the small hamlet.  Unfortunately, it was eroding and was likely to crack and break soon.  You notice plenty of damage already from areas where the townsfolk had hastily repatched.

Setting to work - you manage to make use of the hamlet's labor and soon refortify the area with your expertise and the Order of Sato's strong backs.

[ Talonrel and the Rangers succeed in Harvesting the Normal Gold Node in (H8). ]
[ You return with 6 Gold. ]

[ Joachim and the Order of Sato succeed in Constructing the Dam for the villagers in (G5). ]
[ You complete the quest for Flatscar. ]
[ You discover a CP:
]
[ You receive an Offer for the services of an Extra:
]
[ You may recruit Sam Buck without paying his recruit cost. ]
[ Finally, you receive 6 GP as a reward. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:03, Sat 05 Dec 2015.

Recruit: Sam Buck
Upkeep Paid:
10 Gold
2 Foodstuffs

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:04, Sun 11 Oct 2015.

Begin [Week 1, Month 3, Year 1]



A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 to Scout (F8) ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:41, Wed 14 Oct 2015.

The torrential rain came and the citizens of Mythstraisia pitched in to help alongside the townspeople of Flatscar.  Amid the downpour, they met a man hammering alone trying to patch up what the townspeople had managed to accomplish on their own.  At a glance one could tell that he was no novice to the hammer and nail.  Even his well-toned arms made it obvious that he was used to working raw material into something creative and new.  Coming to his aid along with their supplies and expertise, the crisis was avoided.  Introducing himself as Sam, he offered to go back with them to Mythstraisia as he was excited to be alongside those with a similar talent for the creation of items for the betterment of the people of the world.  With the work they had done for the people of Flatscar, it seemed that the townspeople were warming up to their presence.

With their pantry stocked and enough monetary resources to see them through another few weeks, Talonrel brought his attention to the fact that despite the amount of blueprints they had created, they simply did not have the raw materials to turn any of their ideas into reality.  They had spent a great deal of raw materials just making sure Flatscar made it through the floods.  But, the immediate concern was whether or not the bandits that had been in the area would take advantage of the townspeople that were just now recovering from the disaster.  The young elf knew that it was the habit of bandits to prey on people when they were at their most vulnerable.  What time was more vulnerable than now?  It was because of this that he had decided to go along with the Rangers of the Swift Arrow to become the guardians of the people of Flatscar and root out any bandit elements that may be on their way to loot and pillage.

He would miss the nightly meetings with Joachim and Sam over wine and fire as they discussed their ideas at length.  Sam was an apt carpenter and smith and came with his own ideas and experience to add to the melting pot of their ideas.  But, the dark-haired elf knew that if they left the bandits alone, much of the work they did putting together the dam would have been for nothing as Flatscar collapsed from attack.  Leaving the town, he left Joachim to renovate their building dedicated to information gathering with new maps on the potential movements of different mineral veins and the types of wood that were good for various types of crafts.  Their information was starting to blend between human and elven gathering techniques until it became one.  In the evening after a long day's work, Joachim would still be able to drink with Sam and discuss further ideas that would end up benefiting them both in the long run.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G5	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Build	G7	G7	Upgrade Spymaster
Rangers	G7	Scout	G5	G7	Searching for Enemies
Sam	G7	Teach	G7	G7	Teach Artisan Joachim

This message was last edited by the player at 02:29, Thu 15 Oct 2015.

Nibbling on bits of choice food, Sam Buck takes to heart the necessities of the task before Joachim and the Order of Sato.  Proud to be among those who value his knowledge and craftsmanship in general, he alternates between explaining the finer points of refinement and material cleansing while admiring the work of the tools that the Order of Sato puts to use in establishing the obstacle courses, trials, and other trappings of the Spymaster's Suite.

It would do any Usurpation little good to attempt to gather information surreptitiously without their networking being as well trained and equipped as its warriors.  Afterall, every battle was a combination of knowledge, equipment, and maneuverability.  In this apex; the knowledge and guile grew to new heights as Joachim oversaw the construction.

[ Talonrel and the Rangers succeed in Scouting (G5). ]
[ You discover a Small Cache containing:
1 x Spyglass, and
4 x Gold.
]
[ You discover a Poor Cache containing:
4 x Gold.
]

[ Joachim and the Order of Sato achieve an Astounding Success in Renovating the Spymaster's Suite! ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order of Sato. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned Mason. ]
[ You renovate the Spymaster's Suite to Renovation Level 2! ]
[ You save 3 Stone, consuming only 7 Stone. ]

[ Sam Buck trains the Skill: Artisan to Joachim. ]
[ Joachim gains 1 Skill XP in Artisan. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:24, Fri 16 Oct 2015.

Updated.

Order of Sato reached Level 6!
Defense 3 --> 4
Gained Mason[2]!

Joachim gains Artisan[1]!
This message was last edited by the player at 00:11, Mon 19 Oct 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 3, Year 1]



A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 to Scout (F8) ]

Having blueprinted out quite a few inventions after having discussed them together, Talonrel realized that Mythstraisia simply did not have the resources available to begin their creation.  Not only that, it seemed that their new home had reached the peak of its initial construction.  They had focused almost entirely on building as fast and efficiently as possible--effectively constructing an entire settlement in less than a few months, but it had taken a toll on their available resources for further development.  They no longer had the wood stores available to maintain the pace that they had for the short burst they had.

What they needed was a new infusion of resources, but the closest sources of lumber were in the elven forests from which Talonrel had fled.  But, the young elf had bided his time and gathered intelligence on the peripheral elven guard that constantly rotated at the edge of the woods in order to get a good grasp on their comings and goings.  How else would they be able to infiltrate them?  They would only have one chance to scout out the woods themselves and find a good selection of trees for logging.  One they did, it would be far easier to go and cut them down and transport them by mapping a more direct route from the logging spot to Mythstraisia.  The key now was to gather as many people as he could to multiply the amount of eyes that could search.  By doing so, it would lower the amount of time it took them to find a good spot, which consequently lowered their chances of getting caught.  Gathering every available man and elf, they set off on their expedition of discovery.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Sato	G7	Scout	G6	G7	Scout Lumber
Rangers	G7	Scout	G6	G7	Scout Lumber

Finding trees was no great difficulty, however; finding an area that was safe from prying eyes with a sufficient quantity of hard trees was the true challenge.  Leaving any well-blazed trails miles behind you, you manage to locate a heavy copse of Maples in a prairie area along the eastern edge of the region.  Devoid of other signs of civilization, you manage to set-up a good spot for beginning the logging and cover it to obscure the signs of your presence.  You feel confidence returning here will bring great things.

[ Your Usurpation achieves a Significant Success in Scouting (G6)! ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You discover a CP!
]
Because you brought a leader(s) with you during your first visit, you gain a free diplomacy check.  Because your leader(s) race matches a representative race of the CP the starting attitude is set to Unfriendly.
[ You successfully conduct diplomacy with Redforest.  Unfortunately this was insufficient to raise their attitude status. ]
They are selling Lumber.
They are buying Spyglasses.
[ You discover an Exceptional Lumber Number.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:26, Tue 20 Oct 2015.

Updated.

Order of Sato attains Level 7!
Strength 1 --> 2

Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain Scout[3]!

Begin [Week 3, Month 3, Year 1]




A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 to Scout (F8) ]

Having covered their tracks and their discovery effectively, the group headed back to Mythstraisia to gather any kind of implement or tool they could find.  Talonrel ushered them to make haste.  After all, the trees they had discovered were squarely in the territory of the elves, and there was no telling when they would be found.  Now, it was simply a battle against time itself to see just how much lumber they could gather before the elves realized what was going on.  While usually he would be concerned with the quality of the materials they were gathering, their resources were in such dire circumstances that now it was more of a matter of quantity over quality.  After all, there were structures to be built and tools to be made.  And it was better to have more of them than less.

Under the cover of night, all the members of Mythstraisia flitted silently through the forest, sneaking past the ever watchful eyes of the elves.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	G6	G7	Harvest Lumber
Rangers	G7	Harvest	G6	G7	Harvest Lumber

Returning to the heavy copse, you unfurl the numerous camouflage coverings and begin to chop, saw, and trim the heavy maples.  Piling them high into the make-shift litters, you look-on with pride at the rapid work of your crew.  If only you had more followers, you could easily take-out this hollow in a hurry, and you hope what you are able to grab is sufficient.

Joachim takes it in turn to rotate members of the Order of Sato and the Rangers of the Swift Arrow to scout and watch the perimeter to not only allow them to rest, but to maintain a weather eye against a possible incursion.  More than once you spot roving bands of Orcs and Elves moving-off in the distance far-out by the main roads.  When finally a single band appears as if it were heading in your direction Joachim sounds the alert and you all pack up the tools and leave.  It takes you a few extra minutes, but you manage to obscure the majority of your presence.

[ Your Usurpation achieves a Significant Success in Harvesting from the Exceptional Lumber Node in (G6)! ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Woodsman. ]
[ You return with 19 Lumber. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:04, Fri 23 Oct 2015.

Updated.

Rangers of the Swift Arrow are now L6*!

Order of Sato gain Woodsman[1]!

Begin [Week 4, Month 3, Year 1]




A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 to Scout (F8) ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:42, Sun 25 Oct 2015.

Guiding the others back to Mythstraisia, the it was not long before the Rangers turned around and headed back to continue the logging operation under the cover of darkness.  With fewer numbers, it would be easier for them to avoid detection.  Not to mention that their outpost required more resources than they had initially found.  Taking some of the tools with them, they disappeared back into the night, blending into the forest's underbrush as they had been trained to do long ago.

Taking the lumber they had cut with their own hands, the others took their rest save for Talonrel, Joachim, and Sam.  It was for them to figure out which of their plans and schematics to attempt first with their newfound supplies.  Talking throughout the night over ale and wine, they woke up the outpost several times with their heated discussions.  Tempers often flared as each one advocated for a different pet project that should take priority.  As the sun came up, it was decided that they should construct the new longbows they had designed.  While their outpost was coming along quite nicely, the image of the Rangers of the Swift Arrow blending back into the forest weighed heavily on their minds.  As it was, they were still using the ill-fitting equipment they had borrowed from the stores that were meant for humans.  If anything, their equipment was holding them back rather than aiding them.  With the bandits that the Rangers had already dispatched, the leaders were acutely aware that the outpost was quite undefended.  It was time to create something that was tailor made for the Rangers in order to assist them rather than hold them back.

Gathering everyone together, they began the process of crafting the longbows.  The design was quite ingenious.  The problem with the elven longbow was that, despite its innate accuracy, it was rather fragile due to its willowy nature.  As a result, it was difficult to place a good deal of strength into the shots.  In contrast, the longbow that had been used by humans for centuries was one that was quite durable, but lacked the accuracy of the elves' longbow due to it not having the same shape and springy material.  In order to couneract these problems, they had designed counterweights in order to make up for the power deficit of the elven bow while thickening the grip in order to provide extra durability to assure that the bow would not snap from the draw.  It was the best of both worlds.  Now, it was just a matter of testing it out to see how it worked in practice.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Craft Ranged
Rangers	G7	Harvest	G6	G7	Harvest Lumber
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

Sifting through the bits of lumber, thin sticks, and heavy logs; the Order of Sato were befuddled.  Few were truly appropriate for crafting worthy bows, even crossbows.  Snagging-out a few of the heavier maples, they were quickly vetoed as some were clearly meant to be set-aside for other projects.  Hours and hours of inspections went-by until they stumbled across a small pile of perfect hickory.  Although not the usual Willows to which Talonrel's elven nature was accustomed, the Order knew they could draw-upon a well of knowledge to make it work even better.  Undamaged by vermin or insects, and having not been eroded by sitting unattended in a stream the Order of Sato set them aside and back to work.

[ Your Usurpation achieve an Epic Success in Crafting Ranged Weapons! ]
[ You save 4 Lumber, consuming only 7 Lumber. ]
[ You gain 3 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order of Sato. ]
[ You gain 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You craft: Ranged Weapons, Moderate! ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow achieve a Significant Success in Harvesting from the Exceptional Lumber Node in (G6)! ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Rangers of the Swift Arrow. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Woodsman. ]
[ They return with 9 Lumber. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:17, Sun 25 Oct 2015.

Lumber:
22 -> 15 (Ranged Weapons)
15 -> 24

Order of Sato becomes Level 8*!
Defense 4 --> 5
Artisan[5] --> Artisan[6]

Joachim gains Artisan[3]!


Rangers of the Swift Arrow become Level 7!
Max Tools 1 --> 2

Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain Woodsman[1]!
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:23, Mon 26 Oct 2015.

Upkeep:
Gold: 19 -> 4
Foodstuffs: 5-> 3
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:22, Mon 26 Oct 2015.

Begin [Week 1, Month 4, Year 1]




A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 Scout (find a CP) or Explore (F8). ]
[ You are more likely to draw quest or skill/trainer opportunities this month from Exploring. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:41, Tue 27 Oct 2015.

Having realized the possibility of crafting a work that combined the best of two different races, the people of Mythstraisia were overjoyed.  However, they knew that they needed to keep storing more lumber if they were going to have a chance at improving upon their place of residence with both more specialized buildings to help along new ideas as well as more works that sought to blend the crafts of all races into one.  Setting off under the cover of night once again, they left to find the trees they had discovered, slipping into parts of the forest while avoiding the elven patrols that threatened to find them.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G6	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	G6	G7	Harvest Lumber
Rangers	G7	Harvest	G6	G7	Harvest Lumber

Ecstatic to be out in the airy woods once more, Talonrel and Joachim take their last stock of the copse that they can, knowing full-well that they'll have little chance to return here again without being noticed.

You can almost imagine the new wonders you can craft and build as you return home, laden with new logs.

[ Your Usurpation achieves an Astounding Success in Harvesting from the Exceptional Lumber Node (G6)! ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Woodsman. ]
[ You return with 19 Lumber. ]
[ This node is exhausted. ]

Lumber 24 -> 43

Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain Level 8!
Strength 3 --> 4
Woodsman[1] --> Woodsman[3]

This message was last edited by the GM at 03:19, Wed 28 Oct 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 4, Year 1]




A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 Scout (find a CP) or Explore (F8). ]
[ You are more likely to draw quest or skill/trainer opportunities this month from Exploring. ]

The information gathering of Mythstraisia had grown in leaps and bounds since Talonrel had first founded the outpost.  But, he did not realize just how much it had grown until he received a pigeon from one of the villages they had aided.  It seemed that a caravan holding large amounts of tax money from the local lords was going to be passing from the western plains through the forests in order to travel to the eastern mountains to be placed in a secure location.  It was money that had been cruelly taxed from people who could not afford it for personal gain.  The dark-haired elf knew that he did not possess much of a fighting force, but because the caravan was going to be passing through terrain they knew well, a small group of ten would probably have a better chance of a quick attack.  After all, to the Rangers of the Swift Arrow and all elves, the forest was a home that served to shroud them from untrained eyes since they were born.

However, that was not all the news he received.  It seemed there were rumors of coordination among the bandits in the area.  Something large was coming.  Mythstraisia would need more help.  The Rangers of the Swift Arrow were not the only ones who had left the elven empire, so perhaps Talonrel could find others who were willing to join their cause with a little luck.  He began his journey back to the city in which he had first found the Rangers.  It had been months since then, so perhaps others can come in their travels.  In order to accommodate more people in their outpost, Joachim worked with the Order of Sato to expand their living quarters.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Recruit	G9	G7	Recruit Elves
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Build	G7	G7	Barracks
Rangers	G7	Harrass	F5	G7
Sam	G7	Teach	G7	G7	Stonecutter Joachim

As the Rangers of the Swift Arrow made their final preparations to take on the small caravan, they noticed a slight change- it seemed that these guards were a little more well-prepared than usual.  Bearing heavy, wooden shields; they were a little more prepared for hostiles.

Launching several volleys of arrows, the distance soon closed between the Rangers and the tax-guards, but, not before a full four of their number were struck down.  The remainder, now laden with multiple arrows splintered into their shields met in a bloody clash.  The agility of the Elves won the first blows as they slung their bows and drew swords.

A few moments passed and suddenly the human guards managed to gain a moment's reprieve, striking several Elves with a precision that took the Swift Arrows by surprise.  Thankfully their armor was more than up to the challenge of the pathetic clubs and sticks that the humans had brought.

Soon, the majority of the guards were slain as the Elves made-off with piles of gold.

[ Talonrel succeeds in conducting Diplomacy with Moracku (G9). ]
[ Due to the World Event- You manage to find an Advanced Unit of Elves available for Recruitment. ]
[ They are level 1 and have 1 Skill XP, which you may assign as you see fit. ]
[ Other Units are available as Normal. ]
[ Standard Goods are available at Standard Prices. ]

[ Joachim and the Order of Sato succeed in Constructing a New Barracks. ]
[ You manage to save 4 Lumber, consuming only 36 Lumber. ]

[ Joachim gains 1 XP in Stonecutter due to Sam Buck's training. ]

[ The Rangers succeed in Harassing nearby Merchants. ]
[ They gain 1 Combat Skill XP. ]
[ They gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ They return with 12 Gold. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:05, Wed 04 Nov 2015.

Updated.

Paid 10 gold to recruit new elves: Forest's Shadow!
Speed: F --> VF
Forest's Shadow gain Aggressor[1]!

Joachim gains Stonecutter[1]!

Rangers of the Swift Arrow become Level 8*!
Aggressor[1] --> Aggressor[2]!
This message was last edited by the player at 03:15, Wed 04 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 3, Month 4, Year 1]




A1 = Armor (Type 1)
Fo = Foodstuffs
Ir = Iron


[ Intelligence Network: +10 Scout (find a CP) or Explore (F8). ]
[ You are more likely to draw quest or skill/trainer opportunities this month from Exploring. ]

Having liberated a good deal of the tax money, Talonrel sent word to the surrounding villages and portioned the gold for each of them, setting up dead drops in order to make sure that the villagers would not be seen directly receiving the money.  After all, it would do no good at all if they were caught receiving the money that had been stolen from the lords.  It would cause a potential bloodbath if the lords realized that the villagers were in league with those that had attacked their guards and stolen from them.  Some of the money was kept for the maintenance of Mythstraisia itself.  It only made sense.  Upkeep on a hidden outpost required funds in order to keep operations running smoothly.  And it wasn't as if the villagers weren't benefiting from their presence.

It was the dark-haired elf's luck that led him to find the unit formerly known as the Forest's Shadow while he was visiting Moracku.  The group of elves had previously been a unit of elves specializing in unseen reconnaissance and counter-intelligence efforts for the elven empire.  They had run into problems and become hunted because a particular elven noble had the penchant for contraband substances that were being imported.  The Forest's Shadow had caught the transport and traced it back to the noble's family until they were suddenly under siege by the higher ups and left.  Talonrel knew that they would be a great addition alongside the Rangers of the Swift Arrow if they wanted to keep Mythstraisia secure and still maintain intelligence on their surroundings while staying hidden.

However, more members of the outpost meant they were in more dire need of materials and resources for tools.  It was a different story providing for thirty people than it had been for ten or even twenty.  They needed stone for tools and iron to be refined into steel for arms and armor.  After all, no matter how elite a unit's training, there was only so much they could do with their bare hands.  While Talonrel was not a fan of full militarization, he was fully aware that the best way to keep themselves safe was to have a strong deterrent ready for those that would blindly search for them within their forest home.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	H9	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	H9	G7
Sato	G7	Harass	G5	G7
Rangers	G7	Harass	G5	G7
Shadow	G7	Scout	H9	G7	Stone

With the new recruits working in tandem with their leadership to ply their skills, the Order of Sato was finally given the opportunity to flex its muscles and join in dealing with corrupt merchants and officials.

As the Rangers of the Swift Arrow once-more made use of their powerful bows, the Order flanked-around another ditch to grab several bottles of wine, some less fragile art, and other sundries wrapped in heavy blankets.  The shielded guards put-up some resistance but soon flee; as the mules race-off into the distance to get away from the fighting.  Fleeing the scene, those in charge scarcely had time to realize what had transpired.

[ Talonrel, Joachim, and Forest's Shadow achieve an Astounding Success in Scouting (H9). ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Forest's Shadow. ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You find a Grand Stone Node.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]
[ You find an Exceptional Iron Node.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]


[ The Order of Sato and the Rangers of the Swift Wind succeed in Harassing Travelers. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ They return with 12 Gold. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:20, Thu 05 Nov 2015.

Updated.

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 3!
Offense 1 --> 2
Strength 1 --> 2
Forest's Shadow gains Scout[2]!

Rangers of the Swift Arrow achieve Level 9!
Offense 4 --> 5
Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain Outmaneuver[1]!
This message was last edited by the player at 14:28, Thu 05 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 4, Month 4, Year 1]





[ Intelligence Network: +10 Scout (find a CP) or Explore (F8). ]
[ You are more likely to draw quest or skill/trainer opportunities this month from Exploring. ]

Not long after the Rangers of the Swift Arrow arrived back with the Order of Sato, Talonrel received word that there was another force hunting heading toward them from the western plains.  Something about it did not sit right with him.  The timing for the attack was too good--as if someone knew they were going to attack the caravan of tax gold that was on its way to the eastern mountains.  Someone was trying to trick them into revealing the position of Mythstraisia, but to what end the dark-haired elf did not know.  But, the attack was too well-timed, and it seemed like the forces were headed toward them at a fairly accurate angle.  Given enough time, their outpost might be found.  What the mastermind behind the attack did not count on was the fact that they were dealing with elves in a forest.

The Rangers of the Swift Arrow had long been one of the best defenders of the elven homeland, but truly remarkable elven defenders were not much more adept at combat than others.  What they did have, however, was the experience to lend guile to their actions.  A forest was an elf's home.  They spent centuries playing in the forest and living in them until they died.  It made sense to use the forest to their advantage.  But, this was not a simple terrain advantage used to block arrows or trip an opponent underfoot with roots.  No, an elven defender knew how to use the forest to their advantage to harass their quarry from different directions and effectively mask their location and where they came from.  The Rangers of the Swift Arrow would be able to effectively thwart their attackers and lead them on a merry chase through the forest that would not only not reveal the location of Mythsraisia, but it would serve to further confuse the attacking forces and muddle information they may already have.

While the Rangers took care of obfuscating the presence of their outpost, Talonrel and Joachim left for the eastern mountains with the Order of Sato led by Forest's Shadow in order to take back as much high quality stone as they could carry.  While their outpost was remarkable in how quickly it had sprung, it did not have the best facilities as yet.  Nor did they have the best tools available at the moment.  While the initial designs of the tools comprised of the advantages of both races were good in their prototype, they still needed to produce enough for everyone to take advantage of them.  Sadly, their production was lagging severely behind their design ability.  That was something that Talonrel hoped to rectify as soon as possible.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	H9	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	H9	G7
Sato	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Stone
Rangers	G7	Harass	F8	G7
Shadow	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Stone

As the Rangers of the Swift Arrow made their final preparations to take on the small caravan, they noticed a slight change- it seemed that these guards were a little more well-prepared than usual.  Bearing heavy, wooden shields; they were a little more prepared for hostiles.

This time was a little different.  Having shaken-off the mental rush from languishing in taverns and inns among the humans; the Rangers of the Swift Arrow had finally returned to their potential, and knew much was was too be available.  This time, their arrows fired straight and true; hurtling into the poorly equipped guards with such precision and quiet that the next hail of arrows were in flight by the time the soft earth emitted its muffled thud as the bodies of two guards collapsed.


[ Talonrel, Joachim, the Order of Sato, and the Forest's Shadow achieve a Significant Success in Harvesting from the Grand Stone Node in (H9)! ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ Thanks to the Scholar Leader bonus and the Order's Human bonus - you receive 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Stonecutter. ]
[ You return with 16 Stone. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow completely succeeds in Harassing Travelers in (F8). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You return with 15 Gold. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:01, Tue 10 Nov 2015.

Updated.

Forest's Shadow achieves level 4!
Offense 2 --> 3

Order of Sato gains Stonecutter[4]!

Rangers of the Swift Arrow achieve level 9*
Outmaneuver[1] --> Outmaneuver[2]!

Upkeep
3 - 3 Foodstuffs = 0
33 - 20 Gold = 13
This message was last edited by the player at 10:57, Sun 08 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 1, Month 5, Year 1]





[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 09:46, Tue 10 Nov 2015.

Bandit movements in the past week had become so regular that Talonrel had been forced to keep the Rangers of the Swift Arrow on permanent alert in order to respond to the threat.  Already, he had sent them out on another patrol to take care of more potential attackers.  These were definitely more than regular bandits.  They were too well organized and were sending too many forces too frequently to just be that.  Bandits generally preyed on weaker targets.  Why would they send more men if they were getting killed?  They had to have an outpost in the area.  The key was to figure out where it was.

While the Order of Sato was at work creating the second edition of tools they had been puzzling and planning over for weeks, the dark-haired elf sent Forest's Shadow to see what they could find in the forest while the Rangers were doing the fighting.  Information gathering was their specialty, so perhaps they could find the information Mythstraisia was lacking while they sought out the special wood they required for the silent archery they were known for.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Earth Tools
Rangers	G7	Harass	E5	G7
Shadow	G7	Scout	H6	G7	Cache
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

The Order of Sato was excited to be able to continue their efforts in the Workshop.  It was still deplorable compared to some of the more fantastic places ever described, however; the tools served well-enough.  Artfully they worked their methods once more, and with Sam Buck's guidance managed an almost near-duplicate of the previous tools.  A few flaws appeared during the refining, but, they worked with what they had.  Not all dross can be burned-away with a workshop of this condition.

[ Talonrel, Joachim, Sam Buck, and the Order of Sato achieve an Astounding Success in Crafting Earth Tools. ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order of Sato. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You save 1 Stone (not counting any further bonuses), consuming only 4 Stone. ]
[ You craft: Earth Tools Mediocre! (+9) ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow succeeds in Harassing Travelers. ]
[ They return with 14 Gold. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Rangers of the Swift Arrow. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must assigned as a Combat Skill. ]

[ The Forest's Shadow succeed in Scouting (H6). ]
[ You discover a Small Cache containing:
12 x Lumber,
1 x Construction Tools.
]
[ You discover a Poor Lumber Node. It has an estimated 2 uses remaining. ]

Updated.

Order of Sato achieves Level 9*!
Defense 4 --> 5

Joachim gains Artisan[5]!

Rangers of the Swift Arrow achieve Level 10!
Strength 4 --> 5
Outmaneuver[1] --> Outmaneuver[2]
This message was last edited by the player at 01:19, Sat 14 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 5, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:24, Wed 18 Nov 2015.

With all the bandits that had been killed moving through the forest, it seems that their mastermind had not given up the search for Mythstraisia.  However, a mastermind cannot always account for the mistakes of their subordinates.  The previous ambush performed by the Rangers of the Swift Arrow was a good example.  After the bandits had been slain by a shower of arrows, the elves recovered a valuable piece of intelligence.  The correspondence seemed to suggest that the bandits actually were not part of some normal brigands on the road, but were actually housed in their own village nearby.  It seemed that information on where Mythstraisia was would likely fetch them a good price--enough to make them rich beyond their wildest dreams and go from bandits to nobility.  So, even though they were well hidden in plain sight because the village they had seemed legitimate, they decided to risk hunting down the fledgling outpost.

Despite the fact that the bandits were attacking from the West, the scrap of paper seemed to imply that they were actually from East of the forest and were purposefully taking a more circuitous route in order to obfuscate their true location.  The only village that Talonrel knew in that general direction was Mistfield.  The humans that had been there when they had first met months ago had been generally antagonistic when they had seen him.  He had simply dismissed it as racial prejudice given his elven heritage, but perhaps there was something more to it.  The fact that he and Joachim could possibly find something that would tip them off to the villagers actually being a large group of bandits, perhaps?  However, they could not move without proof.  Thankfully, Talonrel, Joachim, and Sam were some of the most brilliant minds in the land.

The plan was simple.  They had to smoke out the intentions of the "villagers."  In order to do so, the dark-haired elf sent the Rangers of the Swift Arrow not to defend their forest lands but far to the East to attack the area close to the Mistfield.  Because the attack would be so close to their village, the bandits would have to react by showing themselves, perhaps sending out another group to reinforce the bandits that the Rangers would be fighting.  It would be a perfect chance for Forest's Shadow to see the bandits in their true form leaving the village as well as get an accurate count of the relative strength and numbers of the bandit village.

Meanwhile, the Order of Sato along with Joachim, Talonrel, and Sam would begin crafting a new set of longbows for Forest's Shadow upon their return to replicate the style of the weapons they had previously created for the Rangers of the Swift Arrow.  If they had found the resting place of their pursuers, they would need to be prepared to strike quickly as soon as possible or their outpost would never be safe.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Ranged Weapons
Rangers	G7	Harass	I9	G7
Shadow	G7	Scout	H9	G7	Checking Mistfield
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

As the rust wore-off from the tools, so too did it fall from the ancient memories housed within the Order of Sato, as they began to steam up the water in the pots to warp the wood.  Not all wood was equally useful, and chucking aside the rotted pieces was necessary to ensure quality.  Several days of treating and reshaping occurred before the visible aspects of a bow could even be recognized; but, the patience was worth it.  As they began to cut strong horse-hair; acquired from some of the previous raids on the bandits: it was carefully woven and strung to create a sturdy foundation for the string.

---

Scouting Mistfield proved incredibly useful.  It was odd to see such a robust group of humans out among the wilder lands normally occupied by Orcs.  Although not impossible to live out here, humans tend to prefer the pastured lands of the plains wherein farmers can product massive crops.  Instead, they preferred to round-up some of the hardier turnips, brocolli, and potatoes that formed the more fortified diet of the highlanders.

[ Talonrel, Joachim, Sam Buck, and the Order of Sato achieve an Astounding Success in Crafting Ranged Weapons! ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order of Sato. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You save 3 Lumber, consuming only 8 Lumber. ]
[ The # saved does not include any additional benefits such as world events. ]
[ You craft: Ranged Weapons, Mediocre (+9%)! ]

[ Rangers of the Swift Arrow succeed in Harassing Travelers in (I9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Rangers. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat skill. ]
[ You gain 7 Gold. ]

[ The Forest's Shadow achieve a Significant success in conducting Recon on Mistfield (H9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Shadows. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You discover a Normal Stone Node.  It has an estimated 3 uses remaining. ]
[ Mistfield has:
1 x Unit of Humans armed with Melee Weapons and Shields.
Mistfield has Defensive Structures Ren 1.
Mistfield has no Leaders.
]
Risk Assessment: 100% = You will more than likely win this fight.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:57, Mon 23 Nov 2015.

Updated.

Order of Sato achieves Level 10!
Defense 4 --> 5

Joachim gains Artisan[6]!

Talonrel gains Artisan[1]!

Rangers of the Swift Arrow gain Aggressor[3]!

Forest's Shadow achieve Level 5!
Strength 2 --> 3
Scout[2] --> Scout[3]
This message was last edited by the player at 11:57, Sun 22 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 3, Month 5, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]

Forest's Shadow arriving back to Mythstraisia to confirm their suspicions about Mistfield did not bring any joy to the dark-haired elf's heart.  It was with heavy feelings that he signed the orders to bring to bear the full weight of the elite elven units against the camouflaged bandit camp.  Considering the Rangers of the Swift arrow had spent the better part of the last couple months with Forest's Shadow thinning the number of the bandit forces in the forests surrounding the research outpost, Talonrel doubted that the bandits had many men left to put up a strong resistance.  The reports brought back to him seemed to confirm this conjecture and make it fact.  Still, he wanted no survivors--no one to run and tell others of Mythstraisia's location.  They could not afford the security breach.  Drying the ink of the missive, he left the two groups of elven combatants to prepare for their deadly work.

It was not long into the week that the young elf received a report from another source about Mistfield's activities.  It was from the elves of Redforest.  In it, they outlined some of their suspicions about Mistfield and advised caution when dealing with them.  The advice caught Talonrel off guard.  He had long since been used to prejudice and suspicion from the general elven populace, so the fact that another group of elves was not actively trying to make sure he was dead was something he was not expecting.  Gathering his traveling cloak and some supplies, he decided to travel to Redforest itself with gifts in order to personally portray his thanks that they were looking out for Mythstraisia despite the fact that the information arrived later than Talonrel's own.  It was the intention that counted, and encouraging that sort of behavior would only serve to benefit Mythstraisia in the future.  To that end, the dark-haired elf encouraged Joachim to go out and explore the land again once he had finished giving directions to the Order of Sato on the refurbishing of the workshop.  With the burgeoning number of people, it was high time that they expanded the work space and added in the extra emplacements and larger stations they had been planning for a while.

The more they knew about their immediate surroundings, the better prepared they would be to ensure things like this did not happen again.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Diplomacy	G6	G7	Bribe Redforest: 1 x OT, 6 x Gold
Joachim	G7	Explore	G5	G7
Sato	G7	Renovate	G7	G7	Upgrade Workshop
Rangers	G7	Attack	H9	G7
Shadow	G7	Attack	H9	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

This message was last edited by the GM at 06:00, Wed 25 Nov 2015.

As you meet with the residents of RedForest, they are quite pleased with the gifts of construction tools and gold that you bring, and begin to swap stories of harvests with you.  They seem more than pleasantly happy to see you alive and thriving in the harsh landscape of the region.  As you peruse the marketplace, a rather eccentric Elf approaches and offers his services...

---

The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Forests' Shadow, armed with their latest intelligence on the hamlet of Mistfield.  It seemed that the place had recently received monies directly from the noble families in order to shore up their defenses, and had begun establishing walls of spiked logs around key areas, a posture most certainly suspicious for such a seemingly quaint location.

Sneaking carefully through Mason guild's small chapter house, the Rangers light an arrow and send it hurtling into the barracks building of the town's miniscule militia.  Soon, a squad of poorly trained humans came rushing-out to try and fight.  Unfortunately for them, they took too long to organized and were soon felled by your mighty arrows.

[ Talonrel achieves a Significant Success in conducting Diplomacy with Redforest (G6) ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Negotiator. ]
[ This is sufficient to raise your Attitude Status with Redforest to Indifferent. ]
[ Thanks to your Bribe, this was sufficient to raise the Attitude Status to Friendly. ]

They are BUYING Spyglasses at the Reviled (Rvd) rate.
They are SELLING Lumber at the Reviled (Rvd) rate.

[ You receive a Recruitment offer from a Unique Unit:
Wayfarer (Tier 2): After this Unit has achieved a Significant Success or Greater in any Action in  Grid - that Grid has a flat 10% chance of forcing a Hostile Encounter on any subsequent forces that conduct an activity in this Grid for the remainder of the month.  This effect will be unknown to others unless it triggers.
Those attacked by these Hostile Encounters cannot gain XP, nor Gold.
]

[ You receive an offer from an Extra:
]

[ Joachim achieves a partial success in Exploring (G5). ]
[ You receive a one-time opportunity: A Request for Aid!
Donate 4 x any one Resource. Reduce the Upkeep of up to 3 Units by 1 Gold each. (For this month only.)
]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck? succeeds in Renovating the Workshop. ]
[ You save 1 Stone, consuming only 9 Stone. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Forest's Shadow succeed in Attacking Mistfield (H9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You completely destroy Mistfield. ]
[ You return with the following:
15 Gold.
1 x Crafter's Tools
1 x Foodstuffs.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:25, Tue 01 Dec 2015.

Updated.

Talonrel gains Negotiator[3]!

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 6!
Offense 3 --> 4
Forest's Shadow gains Outmaneuver[1]!

Hired Alwin.

Spending 4 Lumber to take advantage of the opportunity to save gold for upkeep.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:35, Thu 26 Nov 2015.

Begin [Week 4, Month 5, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]

Having defeated the plot that had been looming against them, the residents of Mythstraisia celebrated.  They had been under pressure from their pursuers for the past couple months, and having not only survived but countered them put them in high spirits.  However, Talonrel was acutely aware of how close they had been to destruction.  They would not be able to survive something like this again they way they were now, and their enemies will have learned from their mistakes once they decide to try again.  What Mythstraisia needed right now was a method to give them strength.  To be a light in the darkness.

Ever since he was young, Talonrel had run away from what his appearance indicated, refusing to accept that he was somehow different than the other elves even though they castigated him constantly for what they assumed his appearance indicated.  A pale-skinned elf with hair the color of night was unheard of.  He could no longer afford to avoid that there was something different about him.  It had become necessary to find out just what it was.  If he wanted to have any hope of discovering what it was, he needed to make the journey to the Temple in the Sky to the East.  The Temple had long stood as a relic of the past when magic was more prevalent than it was now.  If any place stood a chance of helping him tap into any unique abilities he may have, it was that place.

Leaving the elves to go and gather more food to replenish their stores and the Order of Sato to further tinker with the forge in the Workshop, Talonrel and Joachim donned their traveling cloaks and proceeded to make the long and dangerous journey to the Temple in the Sky in the hope that they could find what could become Mythstraisia's salvation.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Diplomacy	H7	G7	Getting a Spell
Joachim	G7	Diplomacy	H7	G7
Sato	G7	Reforge	G7	G7	Craftsman's Tools
Rangers	G7	Scout	F7	G7	Food Cache (at IN)
Shadow	G7	Scout	F7	G7
Alwin	G7	Assist	F7	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

Approaching the Temple in the Sky was a journey unto itself.  Rumors had poured in from your spies as to the nature of the place.  Littered were a series of missives that were beyond cryptic.  You nearly suspected your agents were having fun at your expense until Joachim pointed-out the actual documents being sent: none were written by your scouts.  Instead, they had been fragments and musings written into other texts about the place.

It seemed that the travel to the place was meant to be part of the process: a way for a prospective learner to impress a mindset upon themselves.  As you entered, you beheld the exterior; almost invisible against mountainside into which it was built, or more accurately: the mountain peak.  A few pillars jutted against the sky to indicate its presence.  The whole place was wind-swept and worn, which belied the beauty of the place as you stumbled through the heavy doors.  Clean and pristine to a level of perfection unknown even to your ancient people Talonrel's eyes were nearly blinded by the pearly-white floors and walls.

Seeing the lost, yet seeking look in the young elf's eyes- a group of monks approached, wearing little more than ill-fitting burlap and wool for clothing they moved wordlessly and guided you through an extensive ritual of cleaning, cleansing, and more than a day of meditation.

Finally, you were brought to sit in front of a large flame.  A message wafts into your mind - illuminating you with new knowledge if you are willing to destroy a small sum of worldly treasure...

[ Talonrel and Joachim achieve a Significant Success in conducting a Ritual of Cleansing (Diplomacy) (H7). ]
[ Because of your Scholar ability: you gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Negotiator. ]
[ You are given an offer to learn a Spell: You may learn a spell of your choice at the cost of 15 Gold, or learn Celerity OR Telescoping at a cost of 10 Gold (may only choose one. ]
[ Reply with choice of purchase or to not. ]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck achieve a Significant Success in Reforging the Crafter's Tools. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP - which is lost. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You successfully reforge Crafter's Tools into -> Crafter's Tools, Slight (+6%)! ]
[ You consume only 1 Stone (due to the World Event.) ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow, the Forests' Shadow, and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (F7). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You discover a Medium cache containing:
4 x Foodstuffs.
12 x Lumber
]
[ You discover a CP!
MW = Melee Weapons, SH = Shields, Fo = Foodstuffs, DoC = Donkey and Cart
]

Updated.

Talonrel gained Negotiator[5]!

Talonrel learned the Soothsayer Spell!

Crafter's Tools [Slight (+6%)] ensconced into Workshop!

The Order of Sato gains Artisan[6]*!

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 6*!
Scout[3] --> Scout[4]!

Upkeep
28 - 22 = 6 Gold
5 - 3 = 2 Foodstuffs

Begin [Week 1, Month 6, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (H7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+2) ]

The days attempting to clear his mind were difficult for Talonrel during his stay at the Temple in the Sky.  It required him letting go of all the the hatred he had directed at him his entire life.  When he finally let it go, he felt a sort of resonance with the temple itself.  It was a peaceful oneness which he had never before experienced.  Almost as if he had become attuned to the ancient structure.  In the back of his mind, he began to feel a sixth sense start to emerge that pointed him in the correct direction.  The monks told him that it was the beginning of his growth in an ancient form of magic.  The temple had chosen to teach him, they had said.  It was a great gift, and not one that should be taken lightly.  However, his time at the temple gradually grew to a close as the days wore on.  Finally, Joachim and he began the long journey back to Mythstraisia.

In his absence, messages were still delivered to the dark-haired elf's desk.  Upon his return, he received a request for help from Flatscar to the north.  It seemed that the village had come under attack by a group of bandits and needed the use of Mythstraisia's forces to drive them away before the village's supply lines were cut completely.  Unsure of whether or not the bandits were an indication that they had not fully suppressed their pursuers, Talonrel decided to send the Rangers of the Swift Arrow and Forest's Shadow in a two-pronged assault against the bandits: the former to form a front and attack the bandits while the latter gathered information about their origins and intentions before striking them from behind.  They could not afford to take any chances.

Deciding to leave Sam and the Order of Sato to their own devices in the workshop, the young elf retired to his room.  However, over the course of the next few days, he found himself inexplicably drawn to the west.  It was as if that sixth sense part of his mind was tugging him along, almost dragging him in that direction.  Knowing that he would not know peace until he explored what it meant, he and Joachim headed off to discover just what Talonrel's newfound magical sense was trying to show them.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Explore	F6	G7	Artifact (+12 from VP)
Joachim	G7	Explore	F6	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Earth Tools
Rangers	G7	Harass	G5	G7
Shadow	G7	Harass	G5	G7
Alwin	G7	Teach	G7	G7	Sato Woodsman
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

The inexplicable draw on Talonrel's mind first led him to a rather beaten and dingy roadside inn.  The place was filthy beyond measure, and the food was no more appetizing, but the place held a certain strange appeal: the patrons therein were the haggard, rugged, and rustic sort.  Speaking little, only the occasional chuckle or murmur filled the otherwise stale air.

You wait, fighting against your most basic instincts and ponder why you have waited here.  Finally, after what seems like an age in the smoke-filled room when a bumbling old man comes-in, stumbling through the large, double-doors.  Striking-up a conversation, you soon realize he is an out-of-work architect who has specialized in building keeps, castles, and other large construction projects...


[ Talonrel and Joachim achieve a Significant Success in Exploring (F6). ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Bard. ]
[ You gain a Quest - select a Difficulty between 2 and 5 (inclusive.) ]
[ You receive a one-time opportunity:
 An architect will Construct any 1 Room for you for 8 Gold. (takes no time, nor resources.)
]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck succeed in Crafting Earth Tools. ]
[ You craft Earth Tools, Mild (+3). ]
[ You consume 5 Stone.  (This does not include any bonuses outside of the roll.) ]

[ The Rangers and the Shadows succeed in Harassing Travelers in (G5). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You return with 15 Gold.]

[ Alwin trains the Order of Sato. ]
[ The Order of Sato gains 1 Woodsman XP. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:54, Tue 01 Dec 2015.

Selecting DF 5 to get that damned artifact!

Updated.

Talonrel gains Bard[2]!

DF 5 Quest for Artifact selected.

Architect hired to construct new Quarters!

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 7!
Strength 3 --> 4
Aggressor[1] --> Aggressor[2]

The Order of Sato gains Woodsman[2]!
This message was last edited by the player at 02:04, Wed 02 Dec 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 6, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (H7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+2) ]

• Name: "Wrath of the Dragonkin"
• Type: Challenging Odyssey
• Mission: Dwarves have drawn the ire of a pair of Drakes and they have been forced to flee; leaving the dragonkin to slash and burn everything in their path.
• T1 Narrative: The Drakes are rampaging an area in hopes of tracking-down and drawing-out the Dwarves which have stolen their precious Gem.
• Task 1: [ Mechanics: Scout the location of the Drakes in (G8).  Must achieve at least a Significant.  You will lose the first scout result. ]
• T2 Narrative: The Drakes have ravaged the land and need to be put down for good if you are to convince the Dwarves to give-up the Gem.
• Task 2: [ Mechanics: Defeat the Drakes. (2 x Level 2).  They will not suffer morale Penalties, nor will they Flee. ]
• T3 Narrative: It seems that the Dwarves responsible for the theft have holed-up in some nearby hamlet or village.
• Task 3: [ Mechanics: Locate a nearby Dwarven CP. (Scout and find an Off-Map CP with Dwarves in it.) ]
• T4 Narrative: Convince the Dwarves to give-up the Gem to the mysterious Drake cult.
• Task 4: [ Mechanics: Conduct Diplomacy at the Dwarven CP.  Significant Success Required. ]
• Reward: Artifact Information.
• Duration: 5 x Weeks.

Task 1 must be completed before Task 2.
Task 3 must be completed before Task 4.
Tasks 1 and 3 can be completed in any order or even simultaneously.
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:21, Wed 02 Dec 2015.

Having guided the bumbling old man back to Mythstraisia, Talonrel tasked him with expanding on their outpost.  Within a few days, the man had finished construction and was on his way back to where he came from.  The next task on their list was to find some new resources from which to create new items.  While they had a great deal of lumber and stone, they still did not have the most crucial metals they required for fine-tuning and tinkering.  It was difficult to create arms and armaments from wood alone, and stone was far too heavy.  Not to mention the wide variety of metals that existed in the world all had different properties that could allow for different densities and tensile strengths.  Without metal, they could not evolve any further.  Even elves used metal in their work, though it was used sparingly and substituted much of what they lacked in metal variety with technique.  Dwarves had their own techniques, but used much more dense metals.  With his ideals on finding some kind of balance between the two, Talonrel knew that they would have to find another kind of metal that would be able to handle such a feat.  A metal type they could discover and make their own.

However, he knew that he would not be the one to go with everyone else.  Something within him pulled him to stay in the outpost.  Leaving the others to set off on their journey to bring back whatever metals they could find, the dark-haired elf sat in the building they had dedicated to gathering intelligence in a small room with no windows.  There, he relaxed his breathing and released his mind as the monks in the Temple in the Sky had taught him to become one with his newfound magic.  His body glowed with a faint light as he relaxed and reached out to make contact with the magic within his mind.  Suddenly, images exploded into his sight of far off lands and events he could not place.  Attempting to find some solace from the assault, he reached out and grasped a random image in his mind and suddenly, the deluge of information stopped.

There he was, standing in the mountains far to the southeast of Mythstraisia perhaps a week's travel away.  Though, it was not him.  At least not physically.  His body glowed with the same magical light he had when he was meditating, but he was a shimmering, transparent image.  Taking a few hesitant steps, he did not feel the rocks beneath his feet.  It was as if he had some sort of sight beyond physical sight.  An astral form.  Not knowing how long he would have to explore this, he began to stretch out with his magical senses to see just what he could find here...

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Spell	G8	G7	10 GP Soothsayer Quest T1
Joachim	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Iron
Sato	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Iron
Rangers	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Iron
Shadow	G7	Harvest	H9	G7	Iron

Talonrel's mind reached-out to the mountains, tenuously grasping through the ether to experience the land.  Your spirit guided by the magic of the spell, you begin to transverse many of the more deadly trenches and ravines that would have been foolhardy in a physical state.  As your control over the spell strengthens; your sense of smell takes hold in the spiritual form and you smell a truly foul stench; sulfur.  Following the trail, you soon find several paths, signposts, and other sigils of civilization smoldering in charred heaps; clearly the work of the Drakes.

As you crest your way past a nearby encampment of Orcs, you discover the Drakes: sitting around a fire of heated stones, the pair continually breath into the charred wood and nettles to keep it stoked.  Your mind severs the link to the spell just as one nearly spotted you.

[ You consume 10 Gold. ]
[ Talonrel achieves an Astounding Success in Soothsaying [Scout] (G8) ]
[ Talonrel achieves an Astounding Success in Soothsaying [Explore] (G8) ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Bard. ]
[ You successfully Scout the location of the Drakes! This completes Task 1 of the "Wrath of the Dragonkin" quest. ]
[ You discover a CP!
]
Because you brought a leader 'with' (this needs to be addressed later) you on the first visit, you receive a free Diplomacy check.  Because your leader does not match the race(s) of the CP, your starting attitude status is Hostile.
[ You successfully conduct Diplomacy with Summerhorn. ]
[ Unfortunately this is insufficient to improve their attitude status. ]
They are BUYING Stone at Reviled (Rvd)
They are SELLING Iron at Reviled (Rvd)
Explore Results:
[ You receive a Quest Opportunity!  You may select a Difficulty between 2 to 5 (inclusive.) ]
[ You receive a one-time opportunity:
An architect will Construct any 1 Room for you for 8 Gold. In addition, if it is not a Barracks; it will begin at Renovation Level 2. ]


[ The rest of your Usurpation achieve a Significant Success in Harvesting from the Exceptional Iron Node (H9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Pick-Axe User. ]
[ You return with 20 Iron. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:32, Sat 05 Dec 2015.

Updated.
Spell Cost: Gold 13 -> 3

Talonrel gains Scout[2]!
Talonrel gains Bard[4]!

Selling 5 Stone to Summerhorn for 1 GP.
Buying 3 Iron from Summerhorn for 4 GP.

Forced to bypass the Opportunity under duress.  :P

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 7*!
Forest's Shadow gains Pick-Axe User[1]!

DF 4 quest selected.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:39, Mon 07 Dec 2015.

Begin [Week 3, Month 6, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (H7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+2) ]


Task 1 must be completed before Task 2.
Task 3 must be completed before Task 4.
Tasks 1 and 3 can be completed in any order or even simultaneously.

• Name: "Where Orc Cubs Roam"
• Type: Challenging Charge
• Mission: In many Orc Tribes, it is common for the young to set-out on a roam in the wild as part of a rite of passage into adulthood.  It can frequently be brutal, but the one that returns with the greatest trophy is often lavished with gifts and favors.  It seems however, that an entire litter has gone missing.  Some Orc shaman have come to you for assistance.
• T1 Narrative: Pick up the trail that is rapidly going cold on the Orc litter.
• Task 1: [ Mechanics:  Achieve a Success in Scouting any Hills Grid. ]
• T2 Narrative: It turns out after the Orc Cubs were accosted, they had little chance against their ambushers.  They need a little aid in getting started.
• Task 2: [ Mechanics: Loan 1 x Unit with at least 3 Combat Skill XP for 1 Week. ]
• T3 Narrative: Join the Raid against the Harpy Nest.
• Task 3: [ Mechanics: Attack and defeat the Harpies (Armed and Armored, level 2). ]
• Note: All tasks must be completed in Order on separate turns.
• Reward: A Random Orc Unique
• Duration: 5 x Weeks.

This message was last edited by the GM at 01:53, Mon 07 Dec 2015.

NARRATIVE PENDING.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Melee Weapons
Rangers	G7	Scout	H8	G7	Dwarven CP
Shadow	G7	Scout	H8	G7
Alwin	G7	Assist	H8	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

[ Talonrel, Joachim, Sam Buck, and the Order of Sato decide to hold a herculean jamboree to make some amazing Melee Weapons. ]
[ They achieve an Epic Success in Crafting Melee Weapons. ]
[ You gain 3 Leveling XP, which are lost. ]
[ You gain 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You save 8 Iron, consuming only 14 Iron.  This does not include any bonuses aside from the roll. ]
[ You craft: Melee Weapons, Moderate (+12%)! ]

[ The Rangers, Forest's Shadow, and Alwin succeed in Scouting (H8). ]
[ You discover a CP!
]
They are BUYING Donkey & Cart and Foodstuffs
They are SELLING Iron and Earth Tools.
[ You fulfill task 3 of the Wrath of the Dragonkin.  Tasks 2 and 4 remain. ]

[ You discover a Poor Gold Node.  It has an estimated 1 use remaining. ]

Updated.

23 Iron --> 9 Iron


Talonrel gains Artisan[3]!

The Order of Sato gains Artisan[7]!
This message was last edited by the player at 15:30, Sat 12 Dec 2015.

Begin [Week 4, Month 6, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (H7).]
[ You are more likely to find Special Opportunities. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+2) ]


Notes regarding Wrath of the Dragonkin:
Task 1 must be completed before Task 2.
Task 3 must be completed before Task 4.
Tasks 1 and 3 can be completed in any order or even simultaneously.

Where Orc Cubs Roam:
Tasks are completed in order.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Diplomacy	H8	G7	T4
Joachim	G7	Diplomacy	H8	G7
Sato	G7	Scout	F8	G7	Food Cache
Rangers	G7	Attack	G8	G7	Drakes
Shadow	G7	Attack	G8	G7
Alwin	G7	Assist	F8	G7

[ Talonrel and Joachim achieve a Significant Success in conducting Diplomacy with Honeyshield (H8). ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Negotiator. ]
[ You successfully complete Task 4 of the "Wrath of the Dragonkin" Quest! ]
[ Unfortunately this result was insufficient to improve your Attitude Status with Honeyshield. ]

[ The Order of Sato and Alwin achieves a partial success in Scouting (F8). ]
[ You discover a tiny cache containing:
2 x Foodstuffs.
]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Forest Shadow  Succeed in Attacking the Drakes. ]
[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow have lost 2 x PAX! ]
[ Both Units sustain 1 x DMP. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You gain 72 Gold. ]
[ You may pay for replacements - when you do so, the countdown until they arrive will begin. ]
[ It costs 10 Gold per casualty to replace.  They will take 3 full weeks to replace. ]
[ Thus, if you pay the cost now - the replacement(s) will arrive and be ready on Week 4, Month 7. ]
[ You complete Task 2 of the "Wrath of the Dragonkin" Quest! ]

[ You complete the entire "Wrath of the Dragonkin" Quest! ]
[ You receive information on the whereabouts of an Artifact!  It is located in (G6).  In order to find it, you must Explore in that Grid on a subsequent turn.  You will receive a +20 to the check.  It is highly recommended that you send two leaders together for this Explore check. ]
[ You gain 20 Gold. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:01, Wed 16 Dec 2015.

Updated.

Talonrel gains Negotiator[6]!

2 Foodstuffs --> 4 Foodstuffs

72 + 20 = 92 Gold

Repairs Paid: 92 Gold - (2 x 10) Gold = 72 Gold

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 8!
Offense 4 --> Offense 5
Aggressor[2] --> Aggressor[3]

Upkeep
4 Foodstuffs --> 1 Foodstuff
72 Gold --> 47 Gold

Begin [Week 1, Month 7, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (G6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Necromancers and Magicians. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (G6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+2) ]


Where Orc Cubs Roam:
Tasks are completed in order.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:32, Sun 20 Dec 2015.

Narrative Pending.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Explore	G6	G7	Artifact Reward
Joachim	G7	Explore	G6	G7
Sato	G7	Reforge	G7	G7	Reforge MW + CT
Rangers	G7	Scout	H9	G7	T1
Shadow	G7	Scout	H9	G7
Alwin	G7	Assist	H9	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

This message was last edited by the player at 21:10, Mon 21 Dec 2015.

[ Talonrel and Joachim achieve an EPIC success in Exploring (G6). ]
[ You gain 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Bard. ]
[ You discover an Artifact!
 Normally, it would be a maximum of rank 1 (due to the DF 5 quest), however; due to your Epic - you can choose: either find a random rank 2 Artifact (choose a category: Combat, Economy, or Support), or choose your rank 1 Artifact from the entire list.
]
[ You meet a strange Necromancer...
You may choose to Siphon the energy of from your Forces or Sacrifice one Extra of your Choice.
[*] (If Unit(s), choose a number of levels to lose up to to 10 (may not reduce any Unit below -1).  Multiply this # by 5, you gain this much Gold.  Multiply the amount of levels sacrificed by 4 and gain this much skill XP.  If this causes a Unit(s) to be reduced below level 0, it dies.  (If not, lose appropriate stat points.)  Assign to whomever you see fit.

[*] If you sacrifice an Extra, instead: receive 1 Spell of your Choice.  Then, multiply the Extra's Tier by 8: gain this much Skill XP, which you may assign as you see fit to whomever you see fit.
]
[ You gain information about a Quest.  Choose a Difficulty between 2 and 7 (inclusive). ]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck achieve an Astounding Success in reforging Melee Weapons and Construction Tools. ]
[ They gain 2 Leveling XP, which is wasted. ]
[ They gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You improve the Melee Weapons into -> Melee Weapons, Mediocre (+9%)! ]
[ You consume 4 Iron.  This does not yet account for any outside bonuses such as from World Events. ]
[ You improve the Construction Tools into -> Construction Tools, Mediocre (+9%)! ]
[ You consume 1 Stone.  This does not yet account for any outside bonuses such as from World Events. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow, Forest's Shadow, and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (H9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You successfully complete Task 1 of the "Where Orc Cubs Roam" Quest! ]
[ You discover an Exceptional Iron Node.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]
[ You discover a Normal Stone Node.  It has an estimated 3 uses remaining. ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:50, Mon 21 Dec 2015.

Updated.

Talonrel gains Bard[6]!
Joachim gains Bard[2]!
Order of Sato gains Artisan[8]!
Forest's Shadow gains Scout[5]!

Rank 2 Support Artifact Selected.

Difficulty 5 Quest Selected.

Necromancer
9 Levels drained from Order of Sato.
1 Level drained from Rangers of the Swift Arrow.

10 Levels x 5 Gold = 50 Gold gained.
47 + 50 = 97 Gold
10 Levels x 4 Skill = 40 Skill Points gained.

Rangers of the Swift Arrow gained Aggressor[6]!
Rangers of the Swift Arrow gained Scout[6]!
Rangers of the Swift Arrow gained Courage[2]!

Forest's Shadow gained Aggressor[6]!
Forest's Shadow gained Scout[6]!
Forest's Shadow gained Courage[2]!

Joachim gained Bard[6]!
Joachim gained Negotiator[6]!
Joachim gained Tactics[1]!
Joachim gained Leadership[6]!

Talonrel gained Tactics[1]!
Talonrel gained Leadership[6]!

The Order of Sato gained Artisan[9]!
This message was last edited by the player at 14:02, Thu 24 Dec 2015.

You find dig-up a long-lost artifact!

Wizard's Star Robes:
When Housed, Each Week this Artifact may be used to roll a Scout check in any grid within 3 spaces of your Lair.  This roll cannot Completely Fail.  A +15% is given to the roll.  No penalties for over-using Grid are applied to this roll.  (Units can assist in these scout rolls.)
Special Activation: You may declare the second result (if any) of your Scout checks.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:07, Wed 23 Dec 2015.

Begin [Week 2, Month 7, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (G6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Necromancers and Magicians. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (G6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]


Where Orc Cubs Roam:
Tasks are completed in order.

• Name: "Unexpected Pilgrimage"
• Type: Challenging Odyssey
• Mission: Several large gatherings of people have become refugees after a large spate of rampaging monsters, and less the benevolence of the so-called protecting noble families. Now, they are in need of a safe place to settle, and new homes.
• Task 1: Slay the terrifying Troll that began all of this. It is in H8 Grid.
• Task 2: Scout a suitable location (significant success in a Plains or Forest Grid.) [Must declare this task as the purpose.  Lose first node. ]
• Task 3: Harvest and Donate at least 40 Lumber.
• Task 4: Loan at least one Unit to help start the initial construction. (Success), may send more than one Unit/Leader.
• Reward: A Special Ability.
• Duration: 5 x Weeks.

Note: Tasks 2, 3, and 4 must be accomplished in order
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:06, Thu 31 Dec 2015.

Narrative Pending.  Will write it tonight.  I've got a good idea.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Trade	G6	G7	Buy 40 Lumber
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Ranged Weapons
Rangers	G7	N/A	??	G7	Unit Lent
Shadow	G7	Scout	F5	G7	Location for T2 Using Star Robe, Declaring Food Cache for second result
Alwin	G7	Assist	F5	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7

This message was last edited by the player at 21:10, Tue 12 Jan 2016.

[ Talonrel achieves a Significant Success in conducting Diplomacy with Redforest (G6) ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Negotiator. ]
[ This is sufficient to improve your Attitude Status with them to Loyal! ]
[ At the beginning of the next week, you will receive a quest to solidify their loyalty. ]
[ You may trade with Redforest. ]
[ You receive a recruitment offer:

Wayfarer (Tier 2): After this Unit has achieved a Significant Success or Greater in any Action in a Grid - that Grid has a flat 10% chance of forcing a Hostile Encounter on any subsequent forces that conduct an activity in this Grid for the remainder of the month.  This effect will be unknown to others unless it triggers.

Those attacked by these Hostile Encounters cannot gain XP, nor Gold.

]

[ Joachim, Sam Buck, and the Order of Sato achieve a Significant Success in Crafting Ranged Weapons. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order of Sato. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You successfully craft Ranged Weapons, Slight (+6%). ]
[ You save 2 Lumber, consuming only 9 Lumber.  This does not include any additional bonus effects. ]

[ The Rangers stay in the hills with the young Orcs to train them. ]
[ You complete Task 2 of the "Where Orc Cubs Roam" quest! ]

[ The Forest's Shadow and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (F5) ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Forest's Shadow. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You complete Task 2 of the "Unexpected Pilgrimage" Quest! ]
[ You discover a Small Food Cache containing:
2 x Foodstuffs,
1 x Spyglass.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:59, Thu 14 Jan 2016.

Hiring them on and buying 40 Lumber as I originally said.  Could you give me the gold total on that just to make sure it's calculated correctly?  I don't trust the math on those partial values myself.

Updated.

Talonrel gains Negotiator[6]*!

The Order of Sato achieves Level 2!
Defense 1 --> Defense 2

Joachim gains Artisan[6]*!

21 - 9 + 40 = 52 Lumber total.

1 + 2 = 3 Foodstuffs total.

Forest's Shadow gains Level 8*!

Forest's Shadow gains Spy[1]!

97 - 10 (Hiring) - 23 (Lumber Purchase) = 64 Gold.

Begin [Week 3, Month 7, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (G6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Necromancers and Magicians. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (G6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]

Where Orc Cubs Roam:
Tasks are completed in order.

Unexpected Pilgrimage:
Note: Tasks 2, 3, and 4 must be accomplished in order

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	F9	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	F9	G7
Sato	G7	Construct	G7	G7	Living Quarters
Rangers	G7	Attack	??	G7	Harpies
Shadow	G7	Scout	F9	G7	Lumber Node, Secondary Lumber Node
Wary	G7	Attack	??	G7	Harpies
Alwin	G7	Assist	F9	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Robe	N/A	Scout	G5	N/A	Food Cache, Secondary Food Cache

[ Talonrel, Joachim, the Forest's Shadow, and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (F9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Forest's Shadow. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You discover an Exceptional Grand Lumber Node.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]
[ You discover a Normal Exceptional Lumber Node.  It has an estimated 4 uses remaining. ]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck succeed in Constructing a Barracks in (G7). ]
[ You save 5 Lumber, consuming only 45 Lumber.  Not counting any additional effects you may have.  ]
[ You add a Barracks to (G7)! ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Wary Wayfayrers succeed in Attacking the Harpies. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ This completes task 3 of the "Where Orc Cubs Roam" quest. ]
[ You gain 24 Gold. ]
[ You complete the "Where Orc Cubs Roam" quest. ]
[ You gain 16 Gold. ]
[ You gain a Unique Unit recruitment opportunity (without having to pay its recruitment cost):

Marble Wall (Tier1): The number of Mason Ranks this Unit possesses becomes a flat bonus added to the Defensive Value granted to this Unit's Equipped Shields (if any). (Note: this is # of Ranks - not the skill bonus itself.)

]

[ The Magic of the Wizard's Star Robes achieves a partial success in Scouting (G5). ]
[ You discover a Poor Cache containing:
1 x Foodstuffs,
2 x Gold.
]

[ Note: you can declare "cache" - but, it's not necessarily going to be "a food cache". ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:42, Mon 25 Jan 2016.

Updated.

Forest's Shadow achieves Level 9!
Strength 4 --> 5
Spy[1] --> Spy[2]

52 - 45 = 7 Lumber remaining.

Wary Wayfarers gain Level 1!
Speed Fast --> Speed Very Fast
Wary Wayfarers gain Outmaneuver[1]!

Marbled Stalwarts hired.

64 + 40 + 2 = 106 Gold remaining.

3 + 1 = 4 Foodstuffs remaining. 

Begin [Week 4, Month 7, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (G6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Necromancers and Magicians. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (G6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]


Unexpected Pilgrimage:
Note: Tasks 2, 3, and 4 must be accomplished in order
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:42, Mon 25 Jan 2016.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	F9	G7	Grand Node
Joachim	G7	Trade	G9	G7	1 Foodstuff, 34 Iron
Sato	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Exceptional Node
Rangers	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Grand Node
Shadow	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Grand Node
Wary	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Grand Node
Marbled	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Exceptional Node
Alwin	G7	Assist	F9	G7	Exceptional Node
Robe	N/A	Scout	I7	N/A	Primary Cache, Secondary Cache

[ Talonrel, the Rangers of the Swift Arrow, the Forest's Shadow, and the Wary Wayfarers achieve an Astounding Success in Harvesting the Grand Lumber Node in (F9). ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Woodsman. ]
[ You return with 51 Lumber! ]
[ Determine if you donate the Lumber to the Unexpected Pilgrimage Quest.  You have completed the first-half of Task 3. ]

[ Joachim achieves a success in conducting Diplomacy with Moracku (G9). ]
[ You find all items and resources available at Standard (std) prices. ]
[ Moracku is SELLING Foodstuffs at Preferred (Pfd) prices this week. ]
[ All standard Units are available to recruit. ]

[ The Marbled Stalwarts, the Order of Sato, and Alwin achieve a partial success in Harvesting the Exceptional Lumber Node in (F9). ]
[ They return with 23 Lumber. ]

[ The Wizard's Star Robes achieves a Significant Success in Scouting (I7). ]
[ The Wizard's Star Robes is not a sentient entity and therefore cannot gain XP. ]
[ You discover a Medium and Small cache containing:
1 x Melee Weapons.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:27, Sat 30 Jan 2016.

Yes, I'm donating the Lumber to complete that Task immediately.  Then, I'm buying 18 Stone, 34 Iron, and 1 Foodstuff from Moracku.  Can you give me the gold total?  Then, I'll finish the rest of the update.

Updated.

Wary Wayfarers achieve Level 3!
Offense 2 --> Offense 3
Strength 1 --> Strength 2
Wary Wayfarers gain Woodsman[2]!

51 + 23 - 40 + 7 = 41 Lumber (Chopping it to 40 because I won't have the extra slot)
6 + 34 = 40 Iron
2 + 18 = 20 Stone
4 + 1 = 5 Foodstuffs

106 - 32 = 74 Gold



Upkeep
74 - 35 = 39 Gold
5 - 5 = 0 Foodstuffs

You complete Task 3 of the Unexpected Pilgrimage Quest!

Begin [Week 1, Month 8, Year 1]


[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Architects. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]


Unexpected Pilgrimage:
Note: Tasks 1 and 4 need not be completed in order.

• Name: "A Lost Magic"
• Type: Challenging Charge
• Mission:  Redforest has found itself in a serious bind- due to the passing of its most cherished elders: they've lost the capacity to warp wood into a substance as hard as iron, and now need iron to craft the implements to run their society and defend themselves!
• Task 1 Narrative: Assist the Redforest Scouts in traversing the Mountains to find an appropriate source of Iron.
• Task 1 Mechanics: Scout a Mountains Grid and find an Iron Node. (First result will be lost.  This first result must be at least an Exceptional Node.) 
• Task 2 Narrative: Help the crafters of Redforest offset their current lack of Iron reserves.
• Task 2 Mechanics: Donate 30 Iron to Redforest. 
• Task 3 Narrative: If Redforest is to invigorate their efforts to acquire iron, they will need new tools for the job.
• Task 3 Mechanics: Craft and Donate 2 x Earth Tools.
• Reward: Gain a Special Ability
• Duration: 5 x Weeks. (Six Weeks due to derp)

All tasks can be completed concurrently.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:34, Fri 05 Feb 2016.

It had become months before Talonrel realized it.  Everything had started with the monks at the temple and the meditation exercises.  That first out of body experience had only been the beginning.  Soon, he was taking full journeys in just his astral form, finding hidden items and villages around the countryside without a second thought.  Time had a tendency to pass by more quickly to him because of it, however, and now that he had a moment to catch his breath, it felt like he had turned around to quite a different locale than he had started.

Mythstraisia had grown from a simple outpost to a full hidden village replete with living quarters for the different races who had come to join them.  It had taken some time to find them, but there were elite units from the elven nation standing side by side with a group of orcs who had pledged their loyalty after Talonrel had come upon the wreckage of their village after an attack by a family of drakes and had saved their children.  That was all it had taken to bury the bad blood of orc against elf for ages.  While they did not maintain an alliance with the elven kingdom, they would ally themselves with Talonrel and his cause.  That was all that mattered.  After all, he was an exile of that kingdom himself.

Over the course of time, Talonrel's power had grown.  Before, it had required all his concentration to Spirit Walk around the countryside to places that would become important, but after practicing for quite a while, the powers had now become his own.  He could leave his body to perform menial tasks or oversee others in order to snap to a location and find what needed to be found.  Rooting out necessary things had become almost a sixth sense to him.

Now was just one of those points in time.  The dark-haired elf's body was overseeing Sam and the Order of Sato's work in the workshop to create a new set of blended weaponry this time adding more of the orcish flair to the human and elven techniques.  Meanwhile, Talonrel had already split his concentration and plunged back into the astral body once again.  He had learned how to signal others while doing this, and he could hasten their travel.  Mythstraisia had come to be on good terms with the small elven village of Redforest, and they needed help.  After what had happened with their elders, they were in desperate need of assistance since their elders had died taking most of their ancient knowledge of elven smithing.  They needed to find a new source of metal to at least start creating something hard since they could no longer harden wood, but with all the terrible problems going on in the southern mountains with the troll that had started to kill travelers in the area, they had turned to Talonrel for help.

Even now, he was leading them through the mountains along with a unit of Forest's Shadow to provide an escort for the poorly-armed Redforest Scouts.  They could not risk running afoul the troll at the moment when they would be commencing battle with the Rangers of the Swift Arrow and another group of elves that had joined them recently.  The elves would combat the troll effectively and lead them away from where Talonrel and the others were heading.  It was a perfect plan.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Joachim	G7	??	??	G7	T4
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Melee Weapons
Rangers	G7	Attack	H8	G7	Troll Quest
Shadow	G7	Scout	G8	G7	Scouting with Robe
Wary	G7	Attack	H8	G7	Troll Quest
Marbled	G7	??	??	G7	T4
Alwin	G7	Assist	G8	G7	Scouting with Robe
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Robe	N/A	Scout	G8	N/A	T1 Iron Node, Monster Secondary

Talonrel's concentration held the best it could against the onslaught of information and never-ending need for his age-bestowed expertise in so many fields.  The Order of Sato, with Sam Buck filling-in where he could; did their best to work with the pithy materials at their disposal.  Making strong and sturdy weapons was a necessity, especially as the Elf's forces began to face-off against ever-tougher foes, it would not be long before arrows would be insufficient and cold blades and hammers would be required.

Sweating in the face of the poorly ventilated furnace, the Order did their best; pounding-away dross.  As they prepared the blades, Sam painstakingly crafted hilts and hafts that would easily fit anyone's hands and be strong enough to be held against even the mightiest of blows.

Thankfully, even out of their normal element, the Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Wary Wayfarers still made an excellent team as they found the horrible troll.  Drenched in scars of wounds that had healed a hundred times over, the beast was found feeding off of the body of a barely-adult-aged Elf as if it were no more than an ear of corn.  Drool and spittle flung from its mouth as the two Elves launched their ambush, but, wretched creature was outdone immediately.  As it rushed forward, scores of arrows found their mark against its hide and brought it low.  Dashing forward, the Wayfarers set its skin alight, hoping to prevent it from healing.  The work was done, but, the pilgrims would still need a home...

[ Talonrel, the Order of Sato, and Sam Buck achieve a Significant Success in Crafting Melee Weapons. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You successfully Craft: Melee Weapons, Slight (+6). ]
[ You save 4 Iron, consuming only 18 Iron. ]

[ Joachim and the Marbled Stalwarts achieve a significant success in assisting the Pilgrims in their initial construction. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Stalwarts. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Mason. ]
[ You complete Task 4 of the "Unexpected Pilgrimage" Quest. ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Wary Wayfarers succeed in Attacking the Troll terrorizing the villagers (H8). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Stalwarts. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You gain 42 Gold. ]
[ You complete Task 1 of the "Unexpected Pilgrimage" Quest. ]

[ The Wizard's Star Robes provides magical insight to the Forest's Shadow and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (G8). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Forest's Shadow. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You complete Task 1 of the "A Lost Magic" Quest. ]
[ You find a Hostile encounter:  an Ogre. ]

[ You receive a special ability from completing the "Unexpected Pilgrimage" Quest:
[Landscaper]

Choose one of the following options
Choice 1) You may assign the following special ability to one of your Leaders.  You may elect to have that leader bestow this ability on any Unit(s) of your choice, at a cost of 4 Gold per Unit.  This does not take any time.

Gardener: +25 to Harvesting Lumber. Double the total bonus provided by equipped Earth tools.  Adds +1 per die to resources harvested.


Choice 2) You may assign the following special ability to one of your Units.

Forest Shepherd: +25 to Harvesting Lumber.  This Unit provides 2 extra dice of resources when Harvesting  Lumber.  Dice become d6s.  If already d6s - then +2 per die.  Can neither completely fail, nor partially fail when Harvesting Lumber.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:22, Sun 07 Feb 2016.

Updated.

The Order of Sato achieves level 3!
Defense 2 --> 3
Artisan[9] --> Artisan[9]*

Marbled Stalwarts achieve level 1!
Defense 2 --> Defense 3
Marbled Stalwarts gain Mason[1]!

Wary Wayfarers achieve level 4!
Strength 2 --> Strength 3
Wary Wayfarers gain Aggressor[1]!
Forest Shepherd ability gained!

Forest's Shadow achieves level 9*!
Spy[2] --> Spy[3]!

40 - 18 = 22 Iron remaining.
39 + 42 = 81 Gold remaining.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:48, Mon 08 Feb 2016.

Begin [Week 2, Month 8, Year 1]



[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Architects. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]



A Lost Magic:
Note: all tasks can be completed concurrently.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:31, Mon 08 Feb 2016.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Trade	G9	G7
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7	Priority Marbeled, both if possible
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Shield
Rangers	G7	Attack	G8	G7	Ogre
Shadow	G7	Attack	G8	G7	Ogre
Wary	G7	Harvest	F9	G7	Grand Node
Marbled	G7	Renovate	G7	G7	Storage
Alwin	G7	Assist	F9	G7
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Robe	N/A	Scout	H9	N/A	Monster Primary, Monster Secondary

[ Talonrel succeeds in conducting Diplomacy with Moracku (G9). ]
[ You find normal availability at the market at standard prices. ]

[ Joachim, the Order of Sato, and Sam Buck achieve an Astounding Success in Crafting Shields. ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Order. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ You save 3 Iron, consuming only 8 Iron.  As always - this does not count any other bonuses to this which you may have. ]
[ You craft Shields, Mediocre (+9)! ]

[ Joachim and the Marbled Stalwarts achieve a Significant Success in Renovating the Storage Room. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Marbled Stalwarts. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Mason. ]
[ You save 1 Stone, consuming only 9 Stone.  As always - this does not count any other bonuses to this which you may have. ]
[ You improve the Storage Room to Renovation level 2! ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow and the Forest's Shadow annihilate the Ogre. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as a Combat Skill. ]
[ You gain 50 Gold. ]

[ The Wary Wayfarers and Alwin achieve an Astounding Success in Harvesting the Grand Lumber Node in (F9). ]
[ You gain 2 Leveling XP, which must be assigned to the Wary Wayfarers. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Woodsman. ]
[ This grid is now trapped against enemies! ]
[ They return with 53 Lumber. Man... that's heavy. ]

[ The Wizard's Star Robes achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (H9). ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP, which is immediately lost because this is not Hogwart's Sorting Hat. ]
[ You discover a pack of three Trolls! ]
[ You discover a pack of two Ogres! ]
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:57, Mon 08 Feb 2016.

Updated.

The Order of Sato achieves level 5!
Defense 3 --> Defense 5
Artisan[9]* --> Artisan[10]!

Marbled Stalwarts achieve level 2!
Defense 3 --> Defense 4
Mason[1] --> Mason[2]

Forest's Shadow achieve level 9**!
Forest's Shadow gain Pernicious[1]!

Wary Wayfarers achieve level 6!
Offense 3 --> Offense 4
Strength 3 --> Strength 4
Woodsman[2] --> Woodsman[4]

Talonrel purchases 5 Foodstuffs, 30 Stone, and 45 Iron.

81 + 50 - 56 = 75 Gold remaining.
40 + 53 = 93 Lumber remaining.
22 - 7 + 45 = 60 Iron remaining.
20 - 8 + 48 = 60 Stone remaining. 
This message was last edited by the player at 03:05, Mon 08 Feb 2016.

Begin [Week 3, Month 8, Year 1]



[ Intelligence Network:  +10% to Scouting (Find a CP) or Exploring (F6).]
[ If you Explore, you are more likely to find information about Architects. ]
[ You gain a bonus to explore (F6), equal to the number of empty rooms in your Mysterious room. (+1) ]


A Lost Magic:
Note: all tasks can be completed concurrently.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:47, Sun 14 Feb 2016.

Name	Start	Action	Target	End	Notes
Talonrel	G7	Cast	F6	G7	Soothsayer Explore with massive situational bonuses, CP and Cache
Joachim	G7	Assist	G7	G7	Priority Marbled, both if possible
Sato	G7	Craft	G7	G7	Earth Tools
Rangers	G7	Attack	H9	G7	Trolls
Shadow	G7	Attack	H9	G7	Trolls
Wary	G7	Attack	H9	G7	Trolls
Marbled	G7	Build	G7	G7	Living Quarters
Sam	G7	Assist	G7	G7
Alwin	G7	Assist	F5	G7
Robe	N/A	Scout	F5	N/A	Cache, Cache

This message was last edited by the player at 00:21, Wed 17 Feb 2016.

[ Talonrel Casts Soothsayer and spends 10 Gold. ] (assuming this is accurate - as you expressed it in your OOC notes, and you would be insane not to do so.)
[ Talonrel achieves an Epic Success in Exploring (F6). ]
[ Talonrel gains 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Bard. ]
[ You may select a Quest between DF2 and DF7 (inclusive). ]
[ You meet a famous architect:
An architect will Construct any 1 Room for you for 6 Gold, or 2 Rooms for 10 Gold.
]

[ Talonrel achieves an Epic Success in Scouting (F6). ]
[ You gain 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Scout or Spy. ]
[ You discover a large cache containing:
3 x Foodstuffs,
1 x Armor (Type 2)
]
[ You discover a CP!
]
[ Because a leader "appeared" on the first visit, you receive a free Diplomacy check.  Because your leader does not match the race of either CP inhabitant, your starting attitude status is Hostile. ]
[ Talonrel achieves a Significant Success in conducting Diplomacy with Hazelwatch. ]
[ You gain 1 skill XP, which must be assigned as Negotiator. ]
[ Unfortunately, this is insufficient to raise the attitude status. ]
Hazelwatch is BUYING Construction Tools and Crafter's Tools at Reviled (Rvd) prices.
Hazelwatch is SELLING Foodstuffs and Lumber at Reviled (Rvd) prices.

[ Joachim lends his expertise in Mythstraisia... ]

[ The Order of Sato and Sam Buck achieve a LEGENDARY SUCCESS in Crafting Earth Tools. ]
[ You save 3 Stone, consuming only 2 Stone (not counting any additional bonuses.) ]
[ You craft: Earth Tools, Extensive (+15)! ]
[ You gain 3 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 3 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Artisan. ]
[ Something amazing happens... tune in at the end of the week for the what! ]

[ The Marbled Stalwarts achieve a Significant Success in Constructing a new Barracks. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 1 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Mason. ]
[ You save 11 Lumber, consuming only 44 Lumber. ]
[ You construct a new Barracks! ]

[ The Rangers of the Swift Arrow, Forest's Shadow, and the Wary Wayfarers obliterate the trolls. ]
[ You gain 1 Leveling XP. ]
[ You gain 2 Skill XP, which must be assigned as Combat skills. ]
[ You gain 126 gold. ] - yeah.. gold rewards need to be toned-down.. a lot.

[ The Wizard's Star Robes and Alwin achieve a Significant Success in Scouting (F5). ]
[ The Wizard's Star Robes spews XP all over the mysterious room - leaving a viscous trail of ectoplasm all over, which coalesces into a green bubble that gains sentience and floats out the door.  Who you gonna call?! ]
[ You discover a Medium and Small cache containing:
4 x Foodstuffs,
1 x Ranged Weapons,
6 x Lumber.
]
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:26, Wed 17 Feb 2016.

Updated.

Talonrel gains Bard[6]*!
Talonrel gains Scout[5]!
Talonrel gains Negotiator[7]!

DF 7 Quest Selected.
Architect to construct another Living Quarters and Defensive Structures!

The Order of Sato achieves Level 7!
Speed M --> Speed F
Defense 5 --> Defense 6

Joachim gains Artisan[8]!

Marbled Stalwarts gain Level 3!
Defense 4 --> Defense 5
Mason[2] --> Mason[3]

Wary Wayfarers gain Level 6*!
Aggressor[1] --> Aggressor[3]

75 - 20 + 126 = 181 Gold remaining.
93 - 44 + 6 = 55 Lumber remaining.
60 - 1 = 59 Stone remaining.
5 + 6(7) = 11 Foodstuffs (remaining 1 over capacity)

Due to your Scout roll - you receive information about nearby Usurper(s).
Because the slowest entity within your scouting party has an overland speed of 3, and you rolled an epic success with a roll of 216 (on the scout roll) - you learn about the following:

One Usurper is east of you.
One Usurper is east of you.
You discover a Usurper!  You have discovered a Usurper's Lair (F6).  It is the Lair of Sylvia Starhelm!
One Usurper is west of you.

--- each indication of "one" represents a different lair.

Your legendary crafting has attracted a famous artisan!