Investigation: Beholder Hive

[V-Rage]

I have heard there is a giant beholder in the chasm of the Helmlands.

I have been hunting in the forest of eyes to obtain samples of the Beholderkin for the Wildwalkers to research to find ways to defeat this massive one that leads the hive and an earlier hunt slew many Beholderkin and a full Beholder and its thralls.

I'll carry on leading hunts to remove this threat to the kingdom and show Helm protects the people

Dominic

[V-Rage]

I briefly spoke with an Albert Sinclaire. They claim to be an expert on Abberants.

I'll see what they can share that may help us deal with this threat

Dominic

[V-Rage]

The druids negioated with a dwarven spirit to allow a tribe of giants to pass through the mountains to Tilverton to join efforts against the beholders.

The druids have to kill Smash Nose should it not die against the beholders or face the wrath of this dwarven spirit

Dominic

[Puffy]

Can we trust the Wildwalkers to have the Kingdom's best interest at heart? How can we ensure that the Helmlands become available for the ones worthy of such land and rare resources? We cannot allow this opportunity go to waste, the interest of the Crown must come first.

Rallyhorn

[V-Rage]

The druids do wish the beholder removed but it is likely for their own reasons

I have been looking at means at weakening the beholders that dont rely on them

I led a group to the forest of eyes, planning to press on to the Blasted Lands and Chasm below in search of beholderkin samples.

Upon entering the forest weird magical lights and such attacked, then we encountered Beholder cultists,

After dealing with these lights formed on the runic circle near the blocked tower, Izereth identified it as a portal and tried to divine into it and suggested everyone run.

I believed we should face whatever came out lest it be a threat and we prepared, a diseased beholder came out and was slain.

The flesh has been given to Izereth to research a way to spread the disease throughout the Beholder Hives.

I will seek out poisonous and diseased creatures and obtain samples for her research

Dominic

Naturally if this works it would make the task simpler

Dominic

[V-Rage]

I led a group comprising of myself, Ursula and Valarious to the webbed maze of the Hullack.

We obtained venom sacs from the Spiders within and slew a Maze Queen that I harvested what I could of it

These will be provided to Izereth for research

Dominic

[Puffy]

//Plz trim the screenies

[V-Rage]

I took Siona and Qo'i to the Blasted Lands and obtained some blood samples from people infected with fugus spores

These will be given to Izereth to research in aiding spreading a disease and venom through the Beholder Hive

Dominic

[O-louth]

@v-rage
The forces of light and nature are beginning to plan an assault on the beholders and Izereth the once magnificent. I shall act as liason to the assault planning, to free Dominic to focus on the Marches.

I have also been in contact with Izereth. I shall under the guise of wishing her story, see if I cannot uncover any weaknesses we can exploit in the days ahead.

S. Florent

[V-Rage]

Miss Florent

Light and nature will actually assualt each other, The Aster will march on the druids first unless the druids agree to send away their lycans and giants which the druids seem unwilling to do.

Perhaps we can encourage one of the recently arrived druids to challenge Ursula for leadership of the druids war efforts and have them send away the monsters

Dominic

@O-louth

[O-louth]

@v-rage
That sounds horribly counter productive. No middle ground can be found? If not, then Id say let the druids have a run into those caverns first. Then we can march over anything left.

-S. Florent

[V-Rage]

@o-louth

Miss Florent

I'd advise not meeting Izereth, She has been known to mutilate people and take eyes from them.

As for the druids and Aster there is middle ground but the druids don't wish to take it. My understanding is due to the Precept paying Eveningstars debt to Tilverton, Eveningstar has money to raise a crusade. If the druids send away their monstrous allies the Aster would march with the rest of the wildwalkers to crush the hive.

However if they refuse to send them away first they will put the lycans and giants to the sword and likely the druids too if they defend them.

Unfortunately the druids seem unwilling to get rid of the monsters

Dominic

[O-louth]

I have summoned members of the Precept, Wild Walkers and House of Morning, to take up the mantle left by Maire, and uniting all for common cause against the beholders.

My proposal was for the House of Morning to stay their hand, and allow the druids the first attack. If they win, good. If they must retreat, we coordinate so they can, and the Order of Aster move in to take another swing.

By coordinating, we may stop them all from killing one another, minimizing our chances against Izereth and the beholders further.

Sabriel

[O-louth]

@V-Rage @SpiffyMeister @DracoS
Lord Immerdusk, Crownguard
We are at a crossroad, and it is time we stop sitting on the fence like so many others.
I have been informed by the House of Morning, that if we combine our forces with theirs, we will have sufficient numbers to both cull the werewolves, giants and more, and take on the beholder hive.

But we cannot be divided in this regard. I for one, would rather we unite with Eveningstar, and through that strengthen our bonds, than continue to barter with the druids, who care little for loyalty to the crown or the land.

If we are frightened that we may alienate the Wild Walkers, we make a note to subdue any actual humans fighting for them, rather than put them to the sword. But we eradicate the monsters, and stand with the Order of Aster.

In the long run, we have more to gain by closer ties with Eveningstar, than we do with trying to barter with the druids, who hold no loyalty, and likely will not in the future.

S. Florent

[V-Rage]

I've made my views on this known and whilst I oppose the monsters naturally and have told the druids such and advised them to send the monsters away and accept the Asters funding to hire other mercenaries they refuse.

however I have been informed that the King is permitting them to use these beasts, We can of course, and should slay the damn monsters after the conflict but if the Aster march on the druids even though the druids show no loyalty they may well be going against the Kings wishes

Dominic

[O-louth]

@v-rage
There is a stark difference between ignoring a lesser evil, and having an alternative to its continued existance.
I imagine our King sees the druids efforts as the best alternative, when not having another.
How can we, the representatives of civilization, stand with the druids when they take the field, alongside giant kin and werewolves. And of course we must be present, the glory of this victory should be reason enough alone.

Therefore, if the Order of Aster can supply the necessary forces to replace the beasts, if we offer a united front and stand with them, then I shall argue that such would be the best alternative, and ask that Lord Immerdusk relay our arguments to the King.

The Kings banner cannot ever, be raised alongside monsters. It will undermine his rule. I propose we stand with the Aster, fight with them, and if we succeed, then have the best possible opportunity to bring the Aster and Eveningstar closer to the kingdom.

I for one, shall stand with them, and I invite all Crownguard members to join me in this regard.

S. Florent

[V-Rage]

I expect the King will support the druids however.

It seems he may be partly under the sway of the Spirit known as The Lady which maintains the seal over Tethgard.

I would also remind you that the Order of the Aster and House of the Morning are -not- loyal to their majesties, The Church is currently under control of Belon who refused to send any aid to supress the Lower Houses rebellion, In fact one of the Dawnbrothers even hosted the Lower House in Eveningstar once.

Dominic

[SpiffyMeister]

Do not worry about the King.

His objective is to remove the Hive, and if his vassals raise the banners to do so, he will no doubt prefer that men do so instead of monsters.

Sir Everduke

[O-louth]

@spiffymeister
Then I propose we do so, unless someone has a better alternative.

SF

[SpiffyMeister]

Get an agreement on paper.

Count Immerdusk