Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest
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				Title: <strong>Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-01-2019, 02:15:43</strong>
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				The sun rose on the morning after the celebrations, with the rest of Creation unaware of perhaps just how different the world was today. But for those within War Manse 13, the change in the air was palpable. Invitations went out to the senior members of the Manse and to Ramalan and his crew, summoning all of them to a council meeting.<br><br>As each arrived, they would find Umari sitting at the conference table, a handful of books, scrolls and written reports surrounding him, with light refreshments on a table against the far wall. When everyone was properly seated, he raised his own glass and offered a simple toast to one and all there. "To the future, and what we will make of it."<br><br>After a short prayer to the Unconquered Sun, he took a moment to look around the table, silently meeting the gaze of every other individual there. "My friends ... I have been going through logs and reports, reading the words of our predecessors and working out what our next steps should be. We have a number of opportunities before us, each valuable in its own way to our long term goals. I would set these before you, and ask for your thoughts on them."<br><br>"Firstly, as I am sure you all know, the tools of our ancestors, while wrought of unsurpassed skill, are not eternal. They age, they wear out and they fail. The stocks of spare parts that we once had are centuries gone, and as a result, many of our systems lie dormant. While we have not heard from any other War Manse in the network in centuries, some did survive as we did, for a time at least. I believe that some of them may yet have bounty to share with us, machines that we could salvage to repair our own. There are two manses nearby .. though that is a relative term. War Manse 14 kept communications open for about two centuries after the Usurpation, then abruptly fell quiet. War Manse 11 we believe fell during the Usurpation. This was the final transmission our records contain, though parts of it were unintelligible."<br><br>"We cannot get out. We cannot get out. They have taken the bridge and Second Hall.&nbsp; ... fell there bravely while the rest retreated to Ma ... We still hold the chamber but hope is fading now. ... went five days ago but today only four returned. The water is up to the wall at West-gate. The ... took ... we cannot get ... The end comes soon. We hear drums. They are coming"<br><br>He set the sheet down and looked around the table before speaking again. "Anyone who was there is long gone, but what they left behind may yet be of use to us."<br><br>Picking up another sheet, he spoke again. "Our records show that there was a large Sea Folk settlement about a thousand miles north east of us. If they yet survive, they would make valuable allies, could we convince them to join us here. In the First Age they were a part of the Deliberative. If they remember, perhaps they can be again. Reaching them underwater would prove a challenge though."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>21-01-2019, 22:45:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>Lynette will have decided to stick around. There's alot of merit in knocking down the dynasts a peg. After all, the solars and the unconquered sun were meant to rule Creation. Accounts of the First era were filled with praises of it's utopian nature. The utopia should be allowed to return, and it most certainly shouldn't be lied about in order to convince the populace otherwise. If a kingdom must rule by lie and deceit, than it simply deserves to fall.<br><br>Lynette, listening intently, will consider the options. But it's clear she's repulsed by one. "I'm going to suggest holding off on War Manse 11 until later. If it fell during the Usurpation, then it may still be in the hands of the dragonblooded dynasts. And if it is, and we go there and reveal to the world that there is an organization of solars and it's supporters... Then we might as well just welcome a war with the Scarlet Empire and invite the Wyld Hunts upon us. We're going to have to reveal ourselves eventually. But to do so this soon would welcome disaster. The dynasts simply have had the time to build up their power and brainwash the populace. So lets not reveal ourselves yet. Perhaps we can send scouts to see get a general idea of War Manse 11? If luck is on our side, then perhaps they didn't hold the manse and abandoned it."<br><br>Lynette will pull out a notebook. Referencing spells that she had intended to learn from her tutor. Awesome. There was one for breathing water. It even created a sphere of breathable water. A cringe visible on her face though. "So I don't know this sorcery right now. But my mentor back in Lunaris knows it, and I could learn it from him. It would allow me to create a sphere of breathable air around me. But it would require me to concentrate in order to keep it up. So it really would... Be an issue if we were forced to fight." She doesn't want to continue saying it, but the idea of them just all dieing to drowning because enemies intentionally focused her to disrupt her concentration is.... A little pathetic.<br><br>"So... Process of Elimination. War Manse 14? Maybe we can find some parts or manuals? Me and..." Lynette has never gotten Khrui's name. But she did get to browse his library of collections while he was busy fixing the boats so she believes in his ability of researching this stuff. So she'll motion to Khrui. "... your scholar can probably make heads or tails out of it. And if luck favors us, maybe we can find some technology to help a better form of water breathing?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>21-01-2019, 22:52:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;As she listened to the various proposals being put fourth for them to investigate one thing became clear to her. "Lord Umari if I might. I know you wish us to be able to go out and recruit. However might I ask for a bit of prudence in these matters? Before any expeditions are mounted let us take stock of what sorts of equipment we might have on hand. As you said we have resources but not exactly the full extent of what we have. Therefore I propose we table the ideas of expeditions until we have a better grasp of what we have on hand." she said stating her reasoning before pointing to each of the War Manses he mentioned. "Plus it will help prioritize what we may wish to salvage first and foremost. I believe your scholar Khrui and Lynett would be indispensible in this task. In both locating what we need and we can salvage." she said to him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>21-01-2019, 23:02:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div>Xenovia thought over their options, listening to what both Lynette and Talitha had to say about it, and nodded slightly.&nbsp; "Much as I like making public appearances, prudence must win out for the time being, I believe," she added, arms crossing over her chest as she spoke.&nbsp; "Talitha makes a fair point.&nbsp; We really should take stock of what is available to us, and showing our hand too early could prove disastrous."&nbsp; She frowned slightly.&nbsp; "I'm not thrilled by the idea of a mission taking place underwater, however.&nbsp; I don't know about all of you, but I'm not able to breathe anything but air."&nbsp; She giggled softly.&nbsp; "Though if we have something that could let us do so safely, then by all means."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 04:41:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>After studying her notebook a bit more. "There's another spell I can learn too that'll actually make the trip very possible! It's... a bit awkward though. Seaweed in your throat but it lets you breath and talk and operate like normal, even in the water. The only downside to be had is that heavy armor doesn't do too well with it. But I can definitely work with this one! That's a lot of energy to cast though and might take me the whole day to prepare for everyone. Could start off casting it twice and cast it again after 2 hours. " The other thing to note for the more knowledgeable sort, they might realize that she suggesting the usage of ALOT of energy for a mortal like herself to be using.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Lynette is suggesting Viridian mantle of Underwater Journeys. She has 50 motes, this spell would allow her to put the effect onto herself and 3 others for 20 motes. The spell's duration is infinite as long as they remain in water. So Lynette CAN recover the motes to cast it again after 2 hours. Apply the spell to more people until everyone has it.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 14:41:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanja--being no other than she was--hadn't hesitated to appear at such an important meeting in her usual scant garb of sapphire essence silk and array of jade talismans.&nbsp; The terrestrial exalted had an especially lovely glow to skin and emotion this morning, and the sweet scent of a summer storm perfumed the air around her.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sitting by Talitha, Sanja reached over to touch her hand.&nbsp; “The quartermaster has extensive records of the resources here at War Manse Thirteen.&nbsp; While there are a few chambers in the depths of the manse where lost materials may yet be sought and salvaged, I know from a life spent exploring the abandoned portions of the Manse that most such treasures were uncovered centuries ago.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She turned to Umari, then to Ramalan, “My lords, please accept the expertise of myself and my small team of specialists on any expedition seeking to bring back what has been lost and forgotten.”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 15:31:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha gave Sanja's hand an affectionate squeeze before addressing the group in front of them. "If what sanja says is true then that is a boon to us. Knowing exactly what we have on hand is a good thing. It saves us a step. Which then brings us to the next order of business I mentioned." she said looking to the members of the table who had lived on the island since their births. "It was mentioned that many of your system in the Manse have gone down or offline due to simple frailties of age. What do you all want to prioritize for salvage for getting more of the systems operational?" she said.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 16:16:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/30/0729ac96ae5c8445f949b33dc7109eea.jpg)</div><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/52745e95b101322f85f2512ecc267a79.jpg)</div><strong>Hearts Ablaze Abarami</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HIsIRVzBisiu7Q4C65lYZwSXxqHIqdxFg0ZcXGKigJQ/ed<br>it)<br><strong>Mists of Evensong</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/12HISzViu1b3S9RNTIyN2SSBjxNmSbHFaIj3x0a1kzyU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan was attended by two of his powerful and lovely concubines this morning.&nbsp; Mists of Evensong—the charming raven haired girl from last night—was still dressed in revealing finery and a jeweled collar, but now wore a slender saber at her side as well.&nbsp; Heart's Ablaze Abirami was similarly atired—copper and gold collar adorned with fire opals, a bikini of the same metals half concealed by a gauzy blue harem dancer's outfit.&nbsp; She, too, was armed this morning—with a fire wand and bayonet carefully tucked into a sling.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Hearthstones,” Blaze piped up suddenly, not at all concerned by the thought that she might be speaking out of turn—even when her chain sister gave her a chiding look.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“You don't have many here, do you my lords?” the petite redhead continued, undaunted.&nbsp; “In the day I've been here, I've seen more magitech than at any time before in my life, but no Hearthstoens.&nbsp; I thought I noticed one this morning, but it was a yaasal crystal—probably with an elemental resting within for a month to supply essence in place of a hearthstone?”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 16:18:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/30/0729ac96ae5c8445f949b33dc7109eea.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan's brow furrowed thoughtfully and he glanced at Umari, then the other denizens of the manse.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After hearing their response to Blaze, he added, “Captain Pearl, I recall you number the Sea Folk who dwell near Wavecrest among your allies and trade partners?”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 21:40:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br>Khrui had been busy almost entire night long, so for usual for him when involved in project he had literally slept in hangar and had woken up couple hours ago. He held large porcelain cup where a dark steaming liquid was stored, his own tinkered 'get me up' alchemical mixture with some herb leafs which is bit toxic to most people (in dosage size) but he had grown used to mixture he is using. He sips as briefing is done to the group and he listens in detail.<br><br>As Lynette pointed him out he noticed the cue and said; "Khrui Tinker, that's me. So for your knowledge what my name is." He sips and comments on Lynette's dismissal on War Manse 11; "Well, it may be true. But so far in our official records there has been no sign of search party from War Manse 11. As we could locate rough location of the manse, they could had done same to us and check did rebellion succeed or not. So whatever happened to War Manse 11 to be silent is unrelated to success of the rebellion in there, my own theory anyways. But I do agree we should approach site with caution and send in scouting party to check it's status from distance at least, then approach if there's no sign of activity. For sake of potential resources to our manse we must not ignore it."<br><br>As Lynette mentions sorcery Khrui perks up, looking her and says; "So your sorceress? Great! Sad my own studies on that field have been, well, lacking. Or more find proper time to meditate and increase my essence as this point I could not cast any spells with my essence what I have now. At best attune artifact or two. However the spell, it sounds it's not good in case of trouble and we may indeed face some. A good for safe exploration or picking something up at underwater but not for battles.<br><br>War Manse 13 has some tigershark armors, not the rebuild crap what dynasts and Lookshy have but the original first age masterpieces. They are in strict military use though but I think we do need some troops escort us if we go dive either war manses sunked sections. Aquatic life in west can be highly hostile. Plus soldiers are good muscle to help carry stuff to surface and couple armors could be used by some people in the investigation party." Khrui glanced to way of Yolhu who was in meeting as well. He sips and adds; "We can visit my library to see are there manuals, maps or other documents from either manse in our archives. What comes what we need to find and what to salvage, I have memorized all details to my mind already years ago as I started work as head of the general maintenance crew. We need seven thousand four hundred thirty two feet orihalcum cabling, eleven yasal crystals of greater quality and twenty seven lesser kind, ten control panels from hangars and manse hearthstone chambers and need chunk of star metal around twenty pounds so it can be reforged to essence harmonizers...."<br><br>The numbers which Khrui threw out did not sound random, he had memorized entire inventory and stock list what War Manse 13 needs into his memory in exact number and details. One reason why merely mortal is in charge in maintenance is thanks his perfect memory, which is both blessing and curse at times. But thanks perfect memory he could memorize four thousand numbered safety protocol sequence for several manse systems without needing write them down or carry it with him with panel and insert panel in to input it in and all safety panels do not have in easy spot where insert carried panel. As he can type fast the sequence manually onto main panel without using code filled panel insert it in. Among other things perfect memory is good, like where place wires in right order without circuit blowing the system up.<br><br>Khrui's Int+Occult ID spell: 12 sux (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=129875)<br><br>As Lynette describes the other spell Khrui raises his eyebrow and says; "Ah, your able learn <em>Viridian mantle of Underwater Journeys</em>?! Marvelous! It would be perfect spell for the task overall. Although takes quite a toll on your essence, if your needing extra essence I can try find yasal crystals which hold right spirits to loan some essence to you. Even a godblood would be tapped out doing that spell twice in row. A one variant of said spell is instead of sea weed stuffed on your throat you receive a kiss from the caster on your lips as caster pours sea water into your mouth and pushed underwater."<br><br>As Talitha went more detailed question in state of War Manse 13 he replied; "Indeed, our manse suffered decay and simply matter of lack of spare parts some point in the years and so several systems have been put offline for safety and there has been in past accidents which have flooded sections of our manse until we get main power back on to able empty the underwater halls. Even with constant dragon-blood staff with expert care and craft charms the systems failed overtime as we had no twilight solar oversee the repairs who is familiar with war manse systems. As some systems can only accessed and repaired by solars; as a safety measure. Some are even locked so only twilight solar can unlock security measures for repairs. I have memorized full list of parts needed for all that, including separated list of things we can repair with present staff but having some extra spare parts would be good to have."<br><br>As Blaze opened up about hearthstones Khrui nodded and replied; "Indeed, War Manse, like all manses, produces only one hearthstone at it's core. We do have dozens yasal crystals with bound elementals in them and using elementals themselves help power up systems in absence of proper power source. But overall hearthstones are also in absence for our war manse. As over time several stones which we had cracked and broke, indicating either original manse where stones came from got broken, destroyed or got new owners who did mild sabotage to get stones back to original manse to able retrieve it once they restore manse to proper shape. Which is good thing as in first age there was rather easy device to track down missing hearthstones from manses or manses through using hearthstone and thus either Lookshy or Scarlet Empire using said device track down hearthstone back to our manse would had been catastrophe."<br><hr><div class="floatright"><strong>Yolhu Tides</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div>As others talked Yolhu Tides stands silently and listening. As Khrui spoke about military armory having tigershark armors he just nodded to confirm his claim. Yolhu himself leads main military branch and there's total four fangs worth of aquatic artifact armor suits. Looking at his second in command, Nara, he signed to her; <em>"Tell them that some dragon-blooded are capable surviving and moving fine underwater as well thanks their innate power. I will accompany whatever group goes underwater and provide protection to them plus what few soldiers coming along can provide."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>22-01-2019, 22:55:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"></span><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/jJow03d.png)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>Lynette would nod along with Khrui, and an especially proud smirk when he mentions and compliments her ability to cast sorceries. But her smirk would turn to something mischievous and seductive once he starts mentioning the variant version of Viridian Mantle of Underwater Journeys. "<em><strong>Oh?</strong></em> Did you just suggest that I go around kissing everyone among the party here to kick start an underwater expedition? My My, Khrui. There are better ways to ask a lady to bestow a kiss upon you."<br><br>Her smirk never truly disappearing now, as she resumes her normal discussion. "Lunaris may be far but I can also use Cirrus Skiff to travel there if need be..." &nbsp;A couple moments before she remembers that she's not just talking to Khrui, who may know her spells, but the entire room. "Cirrus Skiff lets me summon a ride able cloud that travels about 90 miles/145 kilometers within an hour."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>23-01-2019, 05:45:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br>Khrui keeps stoic poker face as Lynette shows mischievous seductive side towards him as she teases him about asking a girl to kiss him. He replies to her; "Well, I thought mention it if someone has allergy for seaweed and as more pleasant alternative." As Lynette mentions her traveling spell Khrui adds after it; "Or instead traveling all way to Lunaris, depending on nature of your mentor, if your mentor is a god or spirit it can contacted through a prayer if said spirit or god has a cult or official elemental god position in Lunaris. Through meditation and prayer you could form contact with your mentor remotely through a ritual prayer.<br><br>Also considering I know the spell you mentioned, including variant, indicates there is likely study manuscript for said spell in my library somewhere. Just would need quite bit digging likely to find it. I know most spells from studying <em>encyclopedia of spells</em> written by Brigid."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>24-01-2019, 14:52:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>"Either or... I'll learn it one way or the other. And with half a day's preparation... We will be able to travel underwater to get there." She'll nod to the group. <br><br>But she'll take a look to Umari. A moment of consideration before resolving to dedicate to it. "So inventory is handled by Khrui. I'm positive we can scronge up supplies and parts at the War Manse 14. Within a week's time, I'll be able to cast the spell to allow us the expedition underwater. And then hopefully by that time, scouts will have reports of War Manse 11." Lynette will summerize everything in a condensed fashion.<br><br>A moment of silence to let it be processed before continueing. "If I may suggest another topic however? This would be specifically towards Umari and the denizens of the War Manse 13."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-01-2019, 02:42:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> Umari listened as the others debated, jotting down notes and own thoughts as the conversation flowed.<br><br>He nodded to Sanja as she volunteered her people for exploration duty. Should the final decision be for exploring one of the other Manses ... assuming they could even be found ... then they would prove very useful to have along.<br><br>"A moment, if you will," he replied to Lynette, raising a hand to forestall her question. "To address each of the raised points," he continued, looking around the table. "While we cannot know with certainty what fate befell the other manses, I do not believe they have been taken into service of the Realm. If they were ... if even one of the mobile ones was ... then doubtless they would have combed the ocean for the rest, seeking them for themselves, or to withhold them from anyone else. We were fortunate in that we had few traitors here. Others may not have been so fortunate, and if they could not capture, they would seek to destroy. At the time, they could not know if their compatriots plans would succeed, so denying these facilities to the loyalist forces would have been their goal. It is likely that most of the other Manses were damaged to a greater or lesser degree, and some may have been destroyed outright. By the time the Realm formed, memory of these facilities would be all but lost."<br><br>"In terms of what we need ... well, I suspect we will be able to use everything that we can recover. Anything not immediately useful will likely be kept as a spare, or reworked into something more immediately needed."<br><br>"Hearthstones would indeed be useful to have, but I would not count on finding many. It may be easier for us to speak with the local spirit courts and see if we can bargain for some of their services to assist in powering some of our systems."<br><br>Turning back to Lynette he gestured for her to continue. "Now, you had another matter you wished to raise?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2019, 04:12:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>"Indeed. I am curious if you've thought about how you'd expand? At some point, it'd be helpful to have areas in the mainland that you can reliably use. That'd also mean you'd be reintroducing your society into the mainland society. I'm positive that Captain Ramalan and the others here would try to be as accommodating to help facilitate that. We could compile areas that we're familiar with, areas that may be receptive to solar sovereignty." She wouldn't be looking JUST to Umari. But also the other denizens of War Manse 13. It was a concept they'd all have to consider at some point.<br><br>"I mentioned Lunaris. I don't own Lunaris or anything. It's a coastal city-state outside of the dynasts. I've accumulated somewhat of a worship there after protecting them from a few invasions. So I could probably convince them to the good will of the solars, compared to what the dynasts say. That's only one example though. I'm sure others can name more." <br><br>A shrug and a closing of her eyes for a moment before opening them back up. "This discussion may be further ahead in the future, until <strong>after</strong> retrieving parts and securing alliances for War Manse 13. But I do think getting some thoughts stewing about it in the mean time will do good in the future. Even if we don't discuss it here, at this time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>25-01-2019, 16:54:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha nodded her head listening toUmari's words. He did however make a fair point to them.&nbsp; "I must admit there is sound logic in what you say. You mentioned that War Manse 14 kept regular contact for two centuries after the Usurpation.&nbsp; I think this bellies what you mean. From the way those last frantic communications sound, I think someone in a last ditch effort destroyed knowledge of the other Manses. As you said if the Dyansts captured it, they would most certainly have combed the sea looking for this place. Either that or it was an allied faction to the Dragons who did it. I am not versed in sorcery but the mention in the recording of the water rising seems a bit odd to me." she said to him before taking a breath. "That said Lord Umari may I offer up two points?" she said holding up two fingers. <br><br>&nbsp;"Point 1." she said letting one finger down. "I think we should prioritize getting this place operational first and foremost. Having a fully functional base from which to operate from would be an invaluable asset to us. To that end might I suggest we at least see if there are still some supplies here on the island first. As you mentioned, the deepest levels of the ruins have yet to be accessed. Let us look there first. At the minimum we will figure out exactly how deep this place goes." she said.<br><br>&nbsp;"Point 2." she began raising a second finger. "I realize you want to get the manse back into full operation. That said once more I must insist on a list of objectives you want done first. As I said before having objectives we can accomplish will make the task of salvage go a bit quicker and more efficiently if we know what to look for first, second third and so fourth. I'd hate to go on an expedition, bring back a bunch of salvage and the spend a week trying to figure out where it goes and hot it works into the grand scheme of things. Only to find out that to get the part working we have to fix something else that don't have the parts for. This is a waste of time, material and manpower that could be better served towards something more productive." she said to him. "I'm not say it is a perfect solution as doubtless even with a such a list we might still find something that we don't have, the risk of that happening is lowered drastically for it." she said making sure to inject into her proposal she was not blind to the flaw happening anyway despite her best efforts to the contrary.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-01-2019, 03:47:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> Umari nodded in recognition of Lynette's suggestion, considering the matter as he listened to Talitha in turn. When they were done he turned back to Lynette first.<br><br>"While the idea of expanding our influence is one that I hope we can one day achieve, I must agree with Talitha. We need to secure and improve what we have here before we can think of expanding further. Our ability to project influence is limited, and the mainland must, I believe, be left to the future. We might be better focusing our early expansion plans here in the West. I believe some of the local powers may respond favorably to our ideals, and offers of alliance. Others most assuredly will not, and we need to have the ability to protect ourselves from them. This brings us neatly to answering your questions," he continued, turning to Talitha.<br><br>"You are right that we should prioritise what we need. In that regard, I believe Khrui will be the best person to liaise with, in terms of specific material. In broad terms, I would like us to focus on two main areas. The first is our defensive systems. Many of our more powerful weapon and defensive systems have failed in the centuries since we were established here. In repairing those, we improve the ability to defend our home. And, for that matter, some of the more portable systems could perhaps be emplaced on whatever ocean-going vessels we have available to us. They will be more than a match for almost anything else we might encounter on open water."<br><br>"Next, I believe we should focus on our repair and construction facilities. Our Temple-Workshops could do far more in terms of repairing our infrastructure if they themselves were working to their full potential." He gave Khrui a fond smile and gestured towards him. "I have no doubt Khrui and his colleagues would agree with me there. I do not think we could start building anything large, but we could certainly repair what we have, vessels and armour for example, which would help us with further missions in the future."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>26-01-2019, 12:43:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br>Khrui nods in both accounts what Umari mentioned. Mainland expansion would be wonderful but better they reinforce their base of operations first to full glory before expansion. Also that Khrui is very aware of all parts needed to make repairs. On mention of temple-workshops he adds; "Indeed, in regards temple-workshop we have kept good relationship with minor gods and spirits so main problem why they do not work is simply lack of replacement parts. After we got parts and do repairs then workshop needs prayer done by zenith caste solar to get blessing of Unconquered Sun to flare temple-workshop essence lines back online. We can do grand ritual with our present resources to help bolster the prayer's success. Once workshop is online we can do much more rapidly repairs and maintenance and produce parts what we need much faster. It was my both parents dream one day get workshop functional again and I share their dream as do most maintenance and repair crew as well."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>27-01-2019, 13:33:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/officialbestiary/images/4/4a/Marid1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150608015937)</div><strong>Thoughtful Pearl of the Nine Tides</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7hjNhpyFwwdb0M20XpvWIL3DHEVp1n03j0upHvkBBY/edit)<br><br>Pearl entered shortly after her name was mentioned and&nbsp; her ties to the sea folk she looked to&nbsp; still be waking and had a warm beverage in hand smiling as she had&nbsp; a fresh set of her usual attire on and her sandals. she made her way to a seat&nbsp; near Lynette. "Good Morning all, Lynette good to see you spreading your wings and getting out there with more people! As to the matter of&nbsp; the Sea folk yes I have a relation with some of the Sea folk, I have up to this point been balancing being my own Prietess and aspiring Saint would likely fit best to form a faith around a more ethical path of walking the path of a Merchant. Also having some strong ties to the sea as well given my parentage. So in short I could meet with the Sea folk you mentioned to form an alliance, Though I can't help if I might set up another temple along the way. Old habitats die hard as they say. I Can stay quite a bit longer underwater then most but would have to return to the surface to get air eventually to sustain my mortal half still.<br><br>She also scanned the room for Usha and gave her a genuine smile and a nod in greeting as not to bog down the meeting with to many social niceties and greetings as she might be there for hours doing so.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>30-01-2019, 17:45:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha listened to what Lord Umari lined out for the priorities. They sounded fair and then she turned to Khrui discuss what could be about the Temple Workshops. She took a moment to think on it before speaking. "Thank you Lord Umari. That is what I was wanting. Now if I make a counter proposal instead? I propose we flip that around. Let us get our Workshops up and running first and foremost. After all working defenses are the best kinds of defenses, but what good do they do us if they break?" she said shaking her head. "No I think fixing the workshops first should be our pripority with the defenses being our second. After all one needs to build a road to the fort before one can fully utilize the fort to it's fullest potential. Plus us being far more self-sufficient will be better to long term plans than anything else." she said.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-02-2019, 04:06:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> "With the aid of our new allies, I believe that any rituals to empower the temple-workshops will be looked upon much more favorably than if I were to attempt them alone. Bringing them back to full operation would certainly be helpful ..." He let his voice trail off as he steepled his fingers together and stared into nothing for a few moments. <br><br>"You do raise a good point," he continued, looking to Talitha. "While we are not immediately threatened, at least not deliberately, once we do start to expand our influence, we are likely to draw allies and enemies both. If we can restore our temple-workshops, that should decrease the time we'll need to repair our other systems." He gave a slow nod. "Yes, I think you have the right of it."<br><br>He turned to Khrui, gesturing towards Talitha as he spoke. "Khrui, I would like you to assemble a list of our requirements. Divide them into what we consider essential, and what would be simply useful to have. If you can provide likely locations for spares, the systems that the recovery team would be best investigating to gather what we need, that would also be useful. Also, make a list of those of your staff who would be best suited to accompany the recovery team."<br><br>He turned then to Pearl, to ensure she did not think her contribution overlooked. "Do you believe that the Sea Folk would be amenable to joining us here? They would definitely be a boon in exploring any sunken locations, both here and ones we might seek to investigate later. Are there any nearby? Our records were accurate centuries ago, but we cannot know if the Sea Folk settlements we once knew off have thrived or been destroyed. If you know others, might they be close enough for you to visit en route to searching for the other Manse? If not, how long of a journey would be required to reach them?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>01-02-2019, 07:45:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br>Khrui listens Talitha and as Umari replied to her and agreed on her idea, Khrui was thrilled and it showed in small smile in corner of his lips. As Umari addressed him he bowed to him and said; "As you command lord Umari, I will make the list and detailed instructions where to scavenge what we need. Along with wish list for things what we may want to take with us as spare parts or for future projects. I go do a double check there is no details of other manses structures, or maps, in my family archives. <br><br>I do however have feeling we may need enter blindly as considering the all war manses in west were secret military projects so it would had made little to no sense to manses share secrets with each other, like structure and exact locations of it's systems. But I base my estimates based on our own manse and thus have a guess what other manse has and where it's likely located based on optimal essence output along with how best protect and defend it, when speaking of critical systems and machines which we scavenge for.<br><br>I also make list of staff which I recommend we take along for the recovery and scavenging missions. Considering underwater equipment and sorcery in use is limited I focus on primarily quality over quantity. As if we need actual physical muscle to move objects, sea folks or summoned water elementals should help do these tasks along with a invention of mine which we can put into a field test." Turning to Lynette he says to her; "Come lady Lynette, your assistance would be helpful as I go dig through the archives and also double check can we find your desired spell in there or not." Khrui with brief ceremonial manner bows to Umari before he turns and departs from the meeting room, starting investigating his family archives for information what is needed for missions. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=299994.0)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>01-02-2019, 13:41:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>She'll look over to Khrui as he requests her to come with. A nod and a bow to Umari. "Just Lynette is fine." She hardly has enough patience to remain formal in settings like these, it most assuredily is wasted to give her the title of lady. But she'll follow Khrui in aiding to find what they need.<br><br>She wasn't sure about revealing herself as a god blood. It wasn't due to mistrust or anything of the sort. Lynette just naturally hid that form away. It was easier for her to maintain peace and quiet in Lunaris by appearing as a normal mortal human. But it is quickly becoming more apparent that it may be unnecessary to hide such things here. Granted, if it was relevant to the discussion, she would've revealed it. <br><br>After leaving the room with Khrui, she'll walk and talk. "Hey Khrui. I've read alot of conflicting sources upon the subject. Perhaps you may know the definate answer to it. In the first era, how was worship handled? Right now, the Immiculate Order demands worship for their dragons and have used military might to enforce that. Worship to godblooded and spirits are allocated to once per year as a holiday. And of course worship to solars and lunars are prohibated due to them being Anathemas. But I think worship to spirits who are honestly going to help a town or an area more than the Immiculate Order does should be allowed and not restricted. But that's ultimately the beef." Lynette folds her hands behind her head and just has a kind of sarcastic face that is like she's trying to play off the massive offense given to her. "The Immaculate Order is just power hungry." Lynette's taken offense comes from the fact that she loves worship as a godblooded, but has to hide her cult to prevent them from being punished.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">You've my permission to go into Lynette's sheet to roll anything that needs to be done in order to aid. As I'm unfamilar with how aiding in exalted works. Or if she's just rolling her own intelligence + lore check.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>01-02-2019, 19:11:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br><br>&nbsp;It seemed her points were acknowledged by Lord Umari himself. She nodded her head going silent as her point had been heard and the decision made. However when he directed for Lynnett and Khrui to search the records she felt the need to speak up. "Lord Umari if you do not mind I have some expereince in keeping and looking through records given my...background and all.Do you mind me accompanying them? I may not be as useful as Lynnett in these matters but as the old saying goes. "Many hands make work light." she said to him. The idea to learn more about the solar exalted was a good one and would help her further understand why she of all people were chosen. She who was once an Immaculate Order Acolyte.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-02-2019, 19:01:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Umari<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None<br><br>With everyone settled around the table, quiet conversation filling the room, Umari took one last look around before speaking. "Khrui has notified me that everything that they believe can be found amongst our records has been by this point," Umari stated, calling the planning session to order. "I will hand over to our researchers to present their findings to us, along with whatever recommendations that they may have. With that done, it will be up to us to decide where will be best to focus our efforts next, whether it be enlisting the aid of the sea folk," he nodded in the direction of Pearl, "or to move for one of the other War Manses." His gaze shifted to Ramalan as he continued. "With stout vessels and sure hands to guide them, I am confident we will be able to reach our destinations, whatever obstacles we encounter."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>19-02-2019, 06:39:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanja nodded, "There really isn't a lot left down there.&nbsp; &nbsp;The thought of starting up salvage efforts in a new War Manse is very exciting to me."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>19-02-2019, 08:39:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>As Umari opens the meeting he listens and observes those gathered, when given cue by Umari he steps forward and replies; "So far we have discovered the water breathing spell as we did discuss earlier meeting, so Lynette likely masters needed spell very fast thanks scroll and her mentor's guidance. Also overall we confirmed there was no information sharing between War Manses besides that they did excist. Exact locations and details thus are unknown. However I have with team developed list of parts what War Manse 13 needs along with additional resources. We have also written instructions which sections find said parts and also theoretical map where sections are located in the War Manse structure based on optimal function and essence pathways. The instructions we have written are on water proof parchments and are illuminated slightly so they can be read in dark environment at underwater."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 07:23:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"There are enough extroardinary people here," Ramalan mentioend, "That we could spilt into two groups.&nbsp; I can't say wether or not it is the best idea, but i see it as an option to consider.&nbsp; I could lead a salvage party to a drowned manse, while Captain Pearl leads an embacy to these sea folk you mention.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"If we do not deem it wise to divide our numbers, I would favor we begin with a salvage operation.&nbsp; Give the Manse's people what they need to further solidify their home defenses before we give the outside world too many opertunities to take note.&nbsp; If that proves to be insuficient to begin restoring&nbsp; your magitech arsenal, then Heart's Abalaze can consult with your engineers about intigrating fire cannons or even a steam cannon into your defenses."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I bring three ships to this endeavor.&nbsp; The flagship of my fleet is one of the finest vessels that can be constructed with second age technology.&nbsp; My two escort ships and all hands are now accoutned for, adding two biremes manned by tiger warriors to our list.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I know Captain Pearl's vessel is a fully functional magitech desing.&nbsp; I haven not seen it proven in battle, but she can sail languid circles around me."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Perhaps the War Manse can match us by supplying two vessels to this endeavor?&nbsp; I can offer instruction to any and all who sail with me in the fundamental skills and even virtues of a warrior."&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 08:24:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.368529591.4800/flat,800x800,070,f.u2.jpg)</div><strong>Nara (Yohlu's Leiutenant)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13V858sHrhKuR2YuB8lK_v4yhmC9ezX1fq_Yx-ZJk6pQ/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Yohlu reminds us," Nara offered, "That Terestrials exalted by Dana'ad, the Dragon of Water, have the innate ability to function underwater built into their Anima.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"With Yohlu and Captain Ramalan we have at least two qualified officers who could lead reinforcements equipped with Tiger Shark Armor.&nbsp; The manse can field several other skilled commanders.&nbsp; Ashen Heron, Kyosuke and Kyoko, and Verdant Orchid come immediately to mind."&nbsp; She paused.&nbsp; "I don't know if Kyoko is ready to leave her children yet, though, or if Kyosuke would want to sail without her."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She turned to Ramalan, "Captain, what you speak of doing--training Tiger Warriors.&nbsp; Charms do not come to me with the same natural ease that they come to Exalted, but I believe what you describe doing may be within my gasp as well.&nbsp; As my duties allow, i'd like a chance to talk to you about that charm."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The captain nodded, approval in his eyes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Some day, he intended to have children of his own, and he hoped he could pass some of his power to them the way Umari had to his remarkable daughters.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 08:34:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fc/Beautiful-girl-pink-silk-clothes-jewelry-sword-in-hand-Asia-Oriental-fantasy-art-Wallpaper-for-Desktop-915x515_%281%29.png)</div><strong>Usha, Radiant Daughter of Umari Thousand Hands</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zE6BPyZ5ICcFPKm8A1zm4B1RauyP4opl3emVESMQTME/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Usha answered Pearl's smile with one of her own.&nbsp; During a pause, she slipped to an available chair next to the god blooded and gave her hand a squeeze.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Honestly, Father," she addressed Umari, "I think splitting up might be a good idea.&nbsp; I agree with Captain Ramalan that we could field two teams like this at once.&nbsp; The Sea Folk you mention are nowhere near WAve Crest, and she may have no repuation in this community.&nbsp; If Captain Pearl knowes their ways, that could still be more than enough to get them to accept an embassy."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The golden child looked around, then added, "Whatever we do, I'd like to work with Captain Pearl.&nbsp; I know i'm young for such responsibilities, father, but I would volunteer to serve as an emissary.&nbsp; If you have someone better suited in mind, I would gladly serve as their assistant, or just to watch their back." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 11:23:40</strong>
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				She looked to Ramalan and nodded " Thank you&nbsp; Ramalan for&nbsp; your glowing recommendation, I agree with Lady Usha and Captain Ramalan, that splitting up and my vessel and maybe an escort go to the sea peoples&nbsp; village as ambassadors would be a great idea, I would welcome Usha's presence on the endeavor of the ambassador mission." she returned the gentle squeeze of her hand with one of her own.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 12:45:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>"I would auggest the scavenging run. I will need a day to learn the spell anyways, and then the better portion of a day to cast it on everyone who needs it. And even if we do that, it means that I'm going with the expedition while Khrui alone goes to the scavenging trip. I think both of us, with our expertise, would do better. One of us may miss something that the other catches. So I'd propose the scavenging trip, kick start defenses and get that progress going, and then underwater expedition. There'll be no waiting then. I'll learn the spell in the meantime." Lynette will offer proudly. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 13:41:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I like Lynette's thoughts," Sanja chimed in.&nbsp; "I've been working all my life to find salvage for the manse.&nbsp; A chance to do so somewhere that isn't almost completely tapped out is incredibly exciting.&nbsp; The thought of seeing the full power of the War Manse restored, more so."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 14:38:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha looked over at the rest. "I do agree with Lynnett. I think we should focus on the salvage work first. No need to go stirring up more trouble than we can honestly afford at this stage in the game. Let us take our full abilities and salvage what we can." she said to them wanting to make her voice heard and such so they could understand exactly what she was trying to get at with her point of view. She felt honestly that it was best to do the salvage to further increase and stabilize their new home. Honestly even thinking so kind of made her feel...odd and different but not a bad one. Still it also made her feel good to know that Sanja was with her on this key point as well.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 15:46:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All (especially Nara)<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Yolhu listens the ongoing conversation and he taps to Nara, giving her more words to speak for him to meeting; <em>"I agree we should not split up, as if we split up and if other team gets trouble then other team cannot help them. Better focus one task at time for sake of safety, we are not in rush."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-02-2019, 21:20:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.368529591.4800/flat,800x800,070,f.u2.jpg)</div><strong>Nara (Yohlu's Leiutenant)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13V858sHrhKuR2YuB8lK_v4yhmC9ezX1fq_Yx-ZJk6pQ/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nara passed along Yolhu's words verbatim.&nbsp; It was a skill she'd cultivated for a while now, and--as much pride as she took in her own skill as an officer--she took more pride in making it possible for Yolhus brilliance to come to the fore despite his lack of a voice.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-02-2019, 02:53:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Umari<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>"While I would like to seek out the Sea Folk at the first opportunity," Umari said thoughtfully, "I do not think that splitting our strength would be the wisest course at this point in time. As has been said, the settlement we know off lies a very great distance from here, and anyone traveling to it would be out of contact, and out of range of assistance, for some weeks."<br><br>"Captain Pearl, I believe you said that you had contacts amongst another Sea Folk community. How close to us is that one? If it is closer, or better yet, along the path to the other Manse, we might be able to combine the two ... visit with the Sea Folk, see if you can persuade them to ally with us, and perhaps they then might be able to assist us with the investigation of the Manse. Certainly, they would prove a boon for exploring any flooded sections."<br><br>"With regard to vessels of our, we have a few, though not many. I believe ... and Khrui will, I'm sure, correct me I misremember ... that we have a trio of Swift Midday Brilliance class vessels, though I do not think all three are currently functioning. Most of their weapons were removed, and added to the fixed defenses of the Manse, though I believe we could emplace a light implosion bow back in a fairly short time. Each vessel is capable of carrying a full talon of troops, though we would not seek to bring so many, so as to make room for salvage to be brought back."<br><br>"We do not tend to commit them to open use without good cause, as such vessels would be seen as valuable prizes by any who happened across them. I would be comfortable committing one to this mission. Sailing in formation with your vessels, it would hopefully appear to be a part of your fleet, rather than ours. Together they would be enough of a demonstration of strength that only the most powerful attackers might seek to cross swords with you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>24-02-2019, 04:39:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7d/Commander_-_4.jpg/450px-Commander_-_4.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Ashen Heron (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxXRLF3ZMW-zhaOxmoL-K7BTXP3tiH8Bu3DZTg3T7ug/edit#)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Quietly, almost sullenly the Commander sat at the far corner of the table. A week ago, he would have been down there near the head of the table, now... He raised his mug of mulled wine to his lips again. They were saying all the right things, but for the wrong reasons. He listened some more, when would he see what they were really up to. Defending the manse, that was good, talking with the seafolk, good, expanding to the coast and mainland... That was more dangerous, passing up defending the manse for making it's production capabilities greater at the expense of defense? Now his hackles began to rise. So they would build the place up, in the process letting more and more people that they were connected to, people loyal to <span class="bbc_u"><strong>them</strong></span> know of their existence, while keeping our defenses diminished as they were. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"May I say a few words your lordship? I believe that we can shore up our defenses<em><span class="bbc_u"> while</span></em> we begin recovery of our forges." The emphasis on while was almost to say instead of, but held loosely in the spirit of compromise. "Perhaps a shared goal here, prioritizing and addressing specific gaps in our defenses, while we prepare to launch our forges in a great ceremony. I have long sought to reactivate the overwatch guard station of the eastern shore just as an example. This may have allowed us to aid the wreckage and crews of these fine craft earlier. A few more deep craft would allow us to keep in contact with our new acquaintances and contacts as well as defend the manse as well." Heron cushioned his statements a bit, deliberately keeping his eyes, just beginning to rim with bloodshot buzz, squarely on Umari. His distrust, ingrained into his position and demeanor, buried in a shallow grave for the moment. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"And on the topic of outside connections. I heavily advise that we make contact with those beneath the waves and those isolated to islands as well for the nonce." He paused a moment collecting his reasoning, though he raises his hand to identify that he was yet to be done, remembering debriefing many a new 'recruit' to the island, and even a few that were summarily dismissed, "The sea is a great deterrent and protector. Little true damage can be done to the true manse here from the sky, or even surface of the water, thus limiting the true threat to us. The same can be said of those below its surface and with their help we can support those on small islands here in the West. Random doesn't happen as often in the West. You jump in a dingy and head in a random direction, chances are... you die. There are no rivers, no canyons, roads, or treelines to help the lost. You die." He rose as he continued.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"On land, you go in a random direction, a geographic landmark directs you toward civilization. If you show up on a shore, chances are you meant to be there. The people coming and going can be monitored better, missives can be controlled better, and risks can be reduced. At least while we build our defenses and power up our forges." Noticing that he was becoming more aggressive, even noticing that he was addressing a company of people and not just processing to himself, the Captain of the Guard looked to his cup, and pushed it away before sitting down. It was going to be a long morning. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 07:30:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/2e/Shion_Full-body.png)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Coming into the meeting late was none other than one of the newer residents of the island, Kyoko Evening-Star. She offered an inclination of her head to Umari. "I am sorry my lord for being late to this meeting. My children were being fussy to get to sleep." she said to him before taking a seat at the table itself before looking to the other assembled at the table. While she was a new mother she was still one of the listed combat commanders for the Manse itself. Though at the moment she was still maternity leave, however she would speak her mind at the meetings and at least have a voice in the planning stage.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 01:43:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha listened to what Ashen Heron had to say and prepared her counter statements accordingly. She looked over at him before she spoke. "I understand your concerns Captain. However I feel us trying to do more than we can with what limited resources we have at this time would be over extending ourselves more than we needed. My Si-fu I guess you could say, Sister Amala would always impart the same pearl of wisdom to other acolytes in the temple. Well those who had taken on more than they honestly should have been doing anyway..." she said leaving that hang for a moment. "...that he who hunts two hares loses both. I think in this situation it best we focus on one goal rather than two.&nbsp; As you mentioned before the Sea has proven quite a useful barrier of protection. For now the island's remoteness is our best defense. I suggest we keep it that way till we are ready." she said hating to shut down the dragon blooded. "Therefore I put forward the motion to veto the Captain's plan. For the moment. Once we are in a better position I would gladly support his position." she said being at least somewhat diplomatic about the situation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 02:15:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ashen Hero + others<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Khrui listens and watches ongoing conversation, nothing much to add as he said his piece. However as Ashen Hero spoke he carefully thought response while Talitha took initiative and he adds; "I would otherwise agree with Ashen Hero, however we cannot repair any our defenses without additional supplies and with additional supplies we cannot repair all defenses. Including overwatch guard station of the eastern shore which demand specific parts which can only produced in the forges. As otherwise they would had been repaired ages ago. So without forges we cannot complete some critical repairs on those stations. Cannot build wall without bricks but cannot build bricks without tools. So you must repair tools first to get proper bricks for the wall.<br><br>So we must depend on defenses we still have functioning and upon our secrecy for while longer before we can restore them, so we can more safely expand more publicly to outside world."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 05:13:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7d/Commander_-_4.jpg/450px-Commander_-_4.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Ashen Heron (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxXRLF3ZMW-zhaOxmoL-K7BTXP3tiH8Bu3DZTg3T7ug/edit#)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The fact that he was heard, and summarily dismissed by the mortal struck the final blow to his pride. "Then I propose we hold off on contacting those outside our walls, for the moment. Gather the necessary materials from War Manse 14, see if there are any survivors or craft available, make the necessary repairs on the forges, <span class="bbc_u"><em>and initial</em></span> repairs on the manse before we open our d...selves to those outside our walls. We have sheltered here for centuries, six months to a year more would have us much better prepared for the unveiling." He had almost said doors, but that would be too blatant a slight against their new 'friends'. He still wanted to slow everything down, but this was Umari's choice. And as he looked down the long table to the man who he had sat and stood beside for the past two years, the distance said more than he could bear. He pulsed a bit of essence into the personal assistant upon his wrist and it let off a chime like a low gong. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"My apologies," he mumbles as he glances at the glyphs upon the face, "It would appear that I must attend to something down in Medical." He begins to rise, then looking down the table at Umari, "With your permission." He bows and awaits permission before he completes his stance, his cheeks flush at the subservient nature he must affect now that he was summarily demoted in his own eyes. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 10:13:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/2e/Shion_Full-body.png)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Sensing things were beginning to sour in the room Kyoko decided to finally speak up. She turned her gaze towards Ashen. "Ashen why don't you go ahead and kill it with the pride. I know you don't exactly care to be voted down, but even from little I've been able to gather it sounds like a much better solution. I've been out to those areas you mentioned myself and yes while they needed to be shored up, we don't have the resources to fix in the slightest." she said to him. She liked him well enough when he wasn't too focused on his job or his ascent to power itself. She then looked to the others. "I won't be able to go on missions at the moment, but my husband will be joining you though. However I'm still here to help in a strategic capacity." she said to the gathered people.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 11:11:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7b/The_scarlet_dragon.jpg/410px-The_scarlet_dragon.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Kyosuke<br><strong>Location:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, second of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Whoever is paying attention<br><br>Kyosuke was a little late for the meeting, as he had been tasked with ensuring their children were watched by the Manse staff under orders from his dear wife.&nbsp; One did not argue with Kyoko when it came to her children, not even her husband, and since he liked his parts to remain attached and functional, he had been quick to do as she asked.&nbsp; So he came in after her, not catching the conversation up until this point, giving a bow to Umari in a show of respect to his lord before joining his wife and standing by her side.&nbsp; Not entirely oblivious to social tension, he noted the atmosphere of the room, and between Kyoko and Ashon Heron, but said nothing for the time being.&nbsp; Whatever issue Heron had with his wife, and/or her with him, Kyoko was more than capable of sorting it out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>05-03-2019, 18:21:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>A look to Ashen as she'll shake her head with a shrug. "Voted down but not unheeded. I happen to agree with you, but I think we best can do what you suggest with the proper supplies and materials. And a scavenging run appears to be the best answer to that." Lynette may be casually dismissive of it but still paying mind. She agreed wholly though. War Manse 13's best advantage right now? It's because they're unknown. If the heat was cranked up because of the Scarlet Empire suddenly realizing that there is a power to rival theirs? They'd easily get crushed. Taking this advantage and building up so that doesn't happen is key.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>06-03-2019, 02:06:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All (especially Nara and Ashen Hero)<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Yolhu listens the conversation, but as Ashen Hero voices out his concerns and he seems heat up he taps to Nara as he signs; <em>"I agree and support Ashen Hero's worry for defenses. As commander of military I would be thrilled for our defense measures restored back full glory and function. Also indeed overwatch guard station of the eastern shore is vulnerable and needs desperately repairs. But I hold on trust that with scavenging for supplies we should use supplies first to forges, as with forges everything comes possible to be produced faster and better. I do agree we need keep making ourselves known to outside world delayed for until our forges function and we had done some critical repairs.<br><br>But we can however still do contact so long we keep our exact origin and location of our home a secret from potential enemies and spies. Even when we spread outward we can keep location a mystery, as our secrecy and location is still one our better defenses than any artifact cannons and reinforced walls can do. If need for trade with outside we can build external outside fort or even city for that purpose than guide trade vessels to us. Using camouflaged sorcery or ships to do supply recovery and delivery for the manse.<br><br>So to remind Ashen Hero, enemy of my enemy is my friend. The world at large is potential enemy of War Manse 13, but also same world is largely enemy of those chosen of Sun who weren't chosen from War Manse 13 population, so that makes them our allies even if their not part of War Manse 13. With them as our allies we can accomplish much more, like secure fairly solidly safe and secure crew for scavenging and people more familiar with outside world to deal with trading and in return we can give them safe haven where come for protection and start rebuild and repair slowly the world which was destroyed in the ancient betrayal.<br><br>We have long lived in isolation but isolation itself is not purpose we live for in War Manse 13, as we live for a day when we can start and be part of restoring the glory of solars back into world than be hunted down and killed by traitors. A world where we can live without fear being discovered."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-03-2019, 02:24:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Umari<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Umari gestured assent to Ashen Heron, listening as he spoke, and nodding to show he recognised the worth of the counter-proposal. He followed the conversation as the others spoke in turn, watching their faces and postures, listening to their tone as well as their words. When Ashen Heron rose to leave, he held up a hand to indicate he should wait for a few moments.<br><br>"I can see the merit in prioritising things as you have suggested. Depending on how much material we are able to recover from the Manse, it may even be possible to advance both together. Enhancing our defenses is a laudable goal, but as you yourself have said, the ocean has been an able protector to us down through the centuries, and we are far enough from normal shipping lanes that chance discovery is much lessened. If it must come down to a choice, getting our forges operational once more will mean that everything after that will be accomplished quicker. We may be able to repair the ships that are currently docked, the weapon systems and defenses that have failed in the passing of time."<br><br>"Those forges will contribute to our defense, have no fear of that, my friend, and they will allow us to expand our choices. I do not need to tell you that tactical flexibility is a good thing. One soldier can contribute only his own strength to a cause, but a <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Wai Tai-Junai</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sorcerer Engineer</div></div> can support his whole Talon. So will the forges increase our strength over time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>07-03-2019, 04:47:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7d/Commander_-_4.jpg/450px-Commander_-_4.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Ashen Heron (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxXRLF3ZMW-zhaOxmoL-K7BTXP3tiH8Bu3DZTg3T7ug/edit#)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bowed as he was over his decision to leave, he could not react to the twat's comment about pride, (burned a Willpower here) he was sort of grateful for that, and resentful. He could and would ignore the complex hand gestures Yolhu would definitively be making to reinforce any action that distanced Heron and his family's influence with Umari. Lynette's placating words were just that, an attempt to sooth without touching on the problem. He had already abdicated over the forge-defense priority. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rising, Ashen Heron noticed the raised finger, he halted. As Umari detailed and omitted the decision to contact the outside world, Heron knew that this was just placating as well. He chose not to address it since Heron would be out of the room and unable to argue the point, not that he could be heard. Let him go and we can figure out which outsiders to welcome in next. Umari's last statement cut the deepest, a soldier is only muscle, he was only muscle then Umari mentioned the Wai Tai-Junai, the sorcerer, the brains, Heron shot a look to Khrui. Uh-huh. Heron might as well sharpen his tanto in preparation, not that the ceremonial blade needed it, he was finished. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In a visible effort to control himself (burned another Willpower here), Heron left the room silently and with a bow. He strode down the halls with a purpose, striding for medical wing. Though he had triggered the personal assistant to alert, and no true need called him there, that was where he said he would be. He contemplated stopping for a bottle of spirits, but didn't feel like stopping just yet, his head was running and he felt his body needed to move as well. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He rolled through the hallways as the impending storm across the sea, dark thoughts raced through his mind. He paid little heed to the actions of those around him aside from desiring not to collide with anyone. His officers snapped to attention, most gave him a wide berth, several young kids stopped to admire him as he strode by in his armor. <em>What did I do? Why is he doing this? How did this happen? Why does he not trust my words or heed my concerns?</em> The thoughts chased him down the halls, eventually he did stop for that bottle, and another. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>10-03-2019, 16:42:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/officialbestiary/images/4/4a/Marid1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150608015937)</div><strong>Thoughtful Pearl of the Nine Tides</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7hjNhpyFwwdb0M20XpvWIL3DHEVp1n03j0upHvkBBY/edit)<br><br>Pearl quietly watched as Ashen Heron spoke and she let him say his piece without judgement. As he left she then chimed in with calm and relaxed tone " Well If Salvaging is they path we choose, I am afraid I do not possess a great deal of physical might though I am quite skilled in maneuvering bureaucracy, So I could be here at the docks for when they return to help organize the Logistics or I could meet with the dock masters and&nbsp; come up with an organized plan to organize the stowage of the salvaged goods to have it&nbsp; stowed by department the resources would ultimately wind up going to. Also in the case of&nbsp; &nbsp;recovering personal I due have some skill in medicine as well. Though I would like need support of a skilled healer with gifts of a supernatural touch but I can do my part to see to injuries or make assessments of their health. I can also&nbsp; see to their welcome and see what skills and&nbsp; needs they may require so we can, See how best they&nbsp; can assist, if the chose to relocate to War Manse 13. Also in medical affairs, I believe it would be beneficial for the two of us to coordinate as well. Will we need more than one vessel for this excursion or should I just bring a small compliment of&nbsp; my three&nbsp; closest advisors from my crew?"<br><br>She smiled warmly as her tone and body language shown a true desire to support the task at hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>11-03-2019, 03:18:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><br>Lynette will look to Pearl. "When have you ever worried about lacking physical might when I'm around?" A wink. "Don't worry about it. I have that covered. As long as we have that vessels avaiable for cargo transport, we shouldn't have any problem retrieving what we need from the scavanging run." A smirk of pride and confidence.<br><br>But then the realization will dawn on her before she informs the group. "I'm actually very apt in scavenging. Exploring ruins and uncovering ancient artifacts. Cleaning out rubble or lifting whatever is in the way. Most of what I've learned from from First Era ruins. Can't exactly trust most other sources due to the attempt to censor and control them by the Scarlet Empire. But point is, I don't think we have anything to worry about. As long as we have the right vessels, I can remove whatever machinery or artifacts we need from the manse."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>11-03-2019, 11:34:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ashen Heron + others<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Khrui watches Ashen Heron departure, sensing disturpance in order of things but leave it be and hoping things solve themselves out. As discussion continues he listens and as discussion went recovering the salvaged items he added after Lynette; "Besides Lynette's help I got invention which can help lift heavier items and make them lighter in underwater, help move them outside the manse where other half of recovery team can move them to cargo holds in ships."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>11-03-2019, 18:19:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;After the incident with Ashen had finished Talitha shook her head before turning back to Lord Umari.&nbsp; "My Lord. Since it seems we have come to a decision I would like to ask a question. You mentioned that the armory here contained weapons, armor and materials. Would it be possible to examine what we have here? While I am confident in my skills better equipment is not always a bad idea. I am sure even the others might find something useful in your vaults? That is if you will allow us my Lord." she said giving a bow of her head, showing that while they were equals in being solars, Umari was still lord of the island and she would defer to his judgement in these matters and respect his authority as head of the island.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>11-03-2019, 22:53:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan frowned at some of the goings on.&nbsp; it seemed to him that--while Heron had his nose in the air a little more than was called for--people were also missing a couple of his points.&nbsp; Still, he held his peace.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Pearl," he said with a soft smile, "I'd rather have you with us than waiting here--for your personal might, for that of those loyal to you, and for your ship.&nbsp; The whirligig is an invaluable ally on dangerous waters."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-03-2019, 02:03:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Umari<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Umari suppressed a frown as he watched Ashen Heron leaving. He had meant what he had said, he could understand why repairing the Manses defenses was a worthy use of resources, but the forges would allow them to do so much more, and increase the speed of further development. He made a mental note to speak with the soldier in private, and see if he could bring him around. Attempting to do more now, in public, would be a losing proposition.<br><br>He listened attentively as the others spoke, nodding to Talitha and then in support of Ramalan, before speaking. "I agree with Captain Ramalan. I'm sure your talents on site would be much more useful than simply waiting here to help with dock work."<br><br>He turned to Talitha and continued. "I'd be happy for you to examine them, but not everything is in a state of good repair, unfortunately. We've done our best to keep as much fully operable as we can, but that has meant sometimes taking parts from one to fix another. Still, you're welcome to look through our stores for anything useful."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>14-03-2019, 20:01:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Talitha nodded her head to Umari. "Thank you Lord Umari. If you will excuse me I would like to begin cataloging what you have that might be useful in the armory. I understand your words. Though once we have the forges set-up we can begin repairing everything. If you would allow Spark or Sanja to show me to the armory I shall take my leave. If anything is to be found we will need to time to attune to it." she said standing up and sliding one of her hands over her fist before bowing. She would wait for which of the two she had asked for to join her in showing her the way there. It had taken her time to get used to using the daiklave she kept on her back so she knew it would take the same amount of time to attune to other weapons or other such items as well.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>17-03-2019, 11:04:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanja rose at this and gave a curtsy, nodding to spark.&nbsp; "If we may, Lord Umari?"&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan favored all three girls with one of his heart-fluttering smiles then.&nbsp; "Blaze keeps me well equipped with advanced ship's weaponry, but if you come across anything that might be spared for my ships--or for Pearl's...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>17-03-2019, 13:15:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/officialbestiary/images/4/4a/Marid1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150608015937)</div><strong>Thoughtful Pearl of the Nine Tides</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7hjNhpyFwwdb0M20XpvWIL3DHEVp1n03j0upHvkBBY/edit)<br><br><br>Pearl&nbsp; rose&nbsp; and gave a deep bow to Lord Umari " Excellent, May I then be excused to meet with your dock master so I can properly plan&nbsp; and coordinate the most efficient plan&nbsp; to store the goods on ship so that when we return they are organized in a manner that will allow for a quicker off load and be ready to go to their respective departments to be worked on&nbsp; or utilized? Also Lord Umari may I request a volunteer to guide and introduce me to said individual?"<br><br>she slowly straightened and had a genuine smile on her face as she awaited his and the volunteers response.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-03-2019, 03:11:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/15b3a41b63432bcd1c3755c910f8be5c.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> Umari<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> War Manse 13 meeting room, 2 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Umari nodded in response to Talitha, turning to Sanja as she spoke. "By all means. Khrui may have some records that would help your search, but you're welcome to simply look around too. Who knows, perhaps something there will call to you, and remember you from a time before."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">I'll respond to Pearl's question shortly.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-03-2019, 04:51:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>The planning meeting finished up, Umari inviting captains Ramalan and Pearl for a private conference afterwards where he laid out age dulled maps and indicated the last known (or at least best guessed) position for the other Manse. "Here, as best we can tell," he said, tapping the map. "I would estimate it is hundreds of miles from any other nearby island or shipping lane, so it should be untouched. No one has any real reason to go there, after all."<br><br>Supplies and personnel loaded, the trio of vessels set forth, the weather being, if not fair, then no worse than would be expected for this season. The days passed in relative calm, til the convoy reached the approximate location Umari had provided. A few hours was spent searching, the ships spreading out to searching for any signs of the manse, when a signal was passed from Ramalan to the others, his lookouts having spotted what seemed to a circular atoll or reef a few miles distant. With nothing else found, it seemed the best place to start searching properly. If nothing else, it would provide a central location for a more thorough search.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-03-2019, 09:35:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When actually presented with a reparable Essence Cannon to serve as a deck gun, Ramalan's eyes widened a little.&nbsp; He summoned his concubine Heart's Ablaze, entrusted it into her care, and gave further instructions. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Within an hour, Ramalan's sailors had been into the holds of his flagship and presented Umari with fifty five sturdy, water resistant, quality fire wands crafted by his business associates from House Abarami in Gem.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were an equal number of well balanced and polished steel bayonets, maintenance kits and a keg of fire dust for each.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“By your leave, honored host, I will instruct fifty of your men in the tactics and techniques to make good use of these weapons.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan would make good on that offer over the first days of their journey, leading two classes to which any of his allies were invited.&nbsp; One was a weak long course in marksmanship—with an emphasis on fire wand techniques.&nbsp; The other was a general set of exercises to enhance eye-hand coordination.&nbsp; <br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mechanics: Ramalan uses Tiger Warrior Training Exercise to grant one dot of archery with a focus on firewands and one dot of dexterity—to a maximum of 4—to anyone who participates in these classes.&nbsp; War units who benefit from this training gain +1 drill per class, to a maximum of five.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-extras who benefit from this going into experience deficit, owing half of earned EXP to the debt 'til the traits are paid for.&nbsp; <br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-03-2019, 09:57:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanja and Spark teamed up with Heat's Ablaze to quickly repair the implosion bow and give a go at repairing the essence cannon.&nbsp; Sanja lead the effect, with the two god blooded girls assisting.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br>Sanja has intelligence/dexterity 5 and has just raised her Craft: Magitech from 3-4.&nbsp; That's nine dice.&nbsp; She'll spend a willpower for an automatic success, and 2 motes for +4 dice.&nbsp; Limited assistance from the other two girls makes 15 dice.&nbsp; <br><br>If you don't mind my using my own dice, I've got a set right here, and...&nbsp; <br>(15 dice exactly.)&nbsp; <br>8 successes total.&nbsp; (About average on that dice pool.)&nbsp; <br>Keeps Khuri free for another project.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; <br>That makes exactly 5 successes on difficulty 3 roll.&nbsp; So it's now functional but needs some fine tuning still.&nbsp; <br></div></div><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanja was a bit dubious on the perfection of the work.&nbsp; She said it would function, but asked that it only be operated by an exalt—or at least someone with supernatural fortitude and ability to heal themselves in case something went wrong.&nbsp; She promised to take it back into the shop for more work when they got back.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-03-2019, 09:57:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this fashion, Ramalan's ship set sail with it's fire cannon set forwards facing, and two magitech weapons on swivel mounts.&nbsp; The two fine biremes that sailed with him for security each also had a forwards facing fire cannon.&nbsp; He wanted to send one of them with Captain Pearl when they spread out to search, but Pearl's first age vessel was capable of surpassing the bireme's speed.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As they spread out to search the seas, it was Ramalan's lookout who spotted the island.&nbsp; He ordered a course to circle it at a safe distance, and used a combination of dragon blooded Wind Carried Words charms and colorful flares from Blaze's firewand to gather them together at the isle.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>24-03-2019, 12:40:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Captain Ramalan<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Undertaking training<br><br>Khrui guided the exalted to the armory and storage area where they held artifacts which were spare or need for repairs. He remembers most catalogs as he does yearly bookkeeping on the stuff and so guided Ramalan to essence cannon which had need for repairs, however instead himself repairing it, Sanja took it as part of her project along with Spark and Blaze. Trusting on her expertise on magitech he did not interfere on the project unless asked for help with it.<br><br>Khrui otherwise worked as guide for others for whatever they wanted to find (and repair items if need be). As Ramalan brought water resistant firewands, Khrui was all over studying the model (and even dismantle one so he could see the mechanical aspects and interior of the weapons). Khrui restored dismantled rifle and then took one for himself and joined during ocean journey to study how to use it. As most manse ranged weapons were essence based and needed attunement which Khrui had low essence to do so, so firewand was great alternative to say a bow or steam power launched harpoon.<br><br>Khrui had got some training in the War Manse but nowhere near competence level of a soldier, but thanks being crafter he has excellent hand to eye coordination already though.<br><br>As news of the atol or reef in circular shape was found he was on deck as they approach the area. The other war manse may had been there, be underwater or place may had served as outpost for one. Or very least it's just a place which Khrui haven't seen before as he haven't traveled much outside War Manse at all and so was eager to explore outside world and it's wonders.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Khrui goes to XP debt raising archery and dexterity up. Also he takes one firewands for himself.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>25-03-2019, 01:31:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/officialbestiary/images/4/4a/Marid1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150608015937)</div><strong>Thoughtful Pearl of the Nine Tides</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7hjNhpyFwwdb0M20XpvWIL3DHEVp1n03j0upHvkBBY/edit)<br><br>Pearl nodded as she read over the maps and listened to Umari and Ramalan discuss the route and the particulars of the salvage mission just absorbing the information.<br><br>On the trip to the location she kept&nbsp; in formation&nbsp; with Ramalan's vessel until we arrived at the location and joined the search pattern&nbsp; to find the location and when she recieved the signal that it was found she rejoined with Ramalan's vessel and&nbsp; began coordinating those that would stay on the surface to prepare to receive the salvage. She kept Aquamarine close as she was knowledgeable about magitech and she had red hair so she need her their to make her feel safe while everyone else descended into the depths.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-03-2019, 03:49:12</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>The most capable swimmers amongst the vessels would be capable of making the initial explorations and reported that the manse was indeed below the surface. The small atoll was the topmost part of it, a circular ring perhaps one or two stories high, sitting on top of 4 curving support structures that connected it to the main body of the manse, deeper below. Several what were believed to be hatches had been found in the topmost ring, though none had been tried yet.<br><br>The main body of the manse below was perhaps a kilometer across, consisting of a large outer ring, and a central hub, connected by a number of spokes. Below that there appeared to be another circular ring, matching the one that sat just beneath the surface of the water. One suggestion put forward was that the main body of the manse was supposed to float on the surface, with the upper and lower rings providing berthing connections for First Age airships and underwater craft.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>26-03-2019, 04:58:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Topside of the Boat<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any Topside<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Listening to the reports. Lynette would nod. She had her godly mentor send dreams whilst she slept, and she did practices while awake during the trip. And also taking part in Ramalan's training, Lynette was very ready to go, and she even had the spell ready. "If it's underwater, then lets organize so I can cast this upon everyone. I can start with 6 people, and then every two hours, put it onto another 3 people. Do not factor me into the grouping." <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Lynette has 50 motes, and it costs 20 motes per cast to affect herself and 3 others. With Cult 2, and a 2nd level Hearthstone, I'm assuming I can cast it again with 2 hours of sitting time, and I've no idea what others can do to replenish her motes.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>26-03-2019, 10:08:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Topside of the Boat, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All (especially Nara)<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Commanding troops<br><br>Yolhu did not participate in the firearm practice, the concept of ranged combat to him...is complex affair. He definately would have eye and hand coordination but besides basics he haven't liked to use ranged combat. More so with firearm. He enjoyed watching the tides as ships sailed and overall enjoy ocean air. Walking on deck and watching motion of waves in horizon reminds him he has probably seen same scenery many, many years. Many years before wounding up to War manse. For once the distant figment memory did not cause headache but was bit comforting to know this same desire had remain consistent between his old self and amnesia after one. Also he liked spend those quiet moments with Nara as well.<br><br>Once they found island and it was confirmed it was indeed manse they were looking for, he took active lead on troops. Sending two squads to investigate the island on ground level to try find facilities or hatches if any (as it would make sense after all). He took main lead on troops planning go underwater using tiger shark armors and be back up defense and support for the retrieve crew in case they face hostilities or need extra muscle carry things inside the war manse. But main task being keep eye out for trouble as ocean waters are not hundreth percent safe. He is planning to dive himself, depending only on his innate abilities as water aspected dragon-blood to maneuver and breathe underwater. He will leave one half the forces on surface (part ground and part on ships). Other half going underwater.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>27-03-2019, 05:09:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/9/9b/Verdant_Orchid_Combat.jpg/480px-Verdant_Orchid_Combat.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Verdant Orchid (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-jg_0_L8GaDEOMzXQsCJWBjc47AEc0Ge-CdVqc0gqU/edit)</strong></span><br><br>Verdant Orchid arose each day, and participated in the rifle training, though the feel of the weapon did not fit her temperament, she preferred the tension of the string, the draw on her wrist and caress of the fletching as it left her cheek. She gave it her best and to her surprise, she found ways to adapt the lesson to her bow shots. As the island was discovered on the horizon, Orchid took to the skies with her windblade in a need for quick scouting and fast coverage of ground. As the forces were split she took command of a securing force for the island top. They would seek out vents and hatches while keeping an eye on the distant skies for problems. Once she assisted her force in securing the surface she prepared to breach one of the hatches found near the port. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Perc + Aware</div><div class="spoiler_body">6d10+0<br>2,8,8,3,10,4+0 4 successes</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>27-03-2019, 09:04:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Lynette<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Giving some stuff<br><br>As Lynette was doing preparations for her sorcery, Khrui comes to her while carrying a small metalbox with him. He hands the metalbox over to Lynette and said; "I found some yasal crystals which had been charged up with essence from War Manse 13, use them if you need in emergency suddenly recharge your essence in case of trouble." Khrui himself was ready to dive into ruins, having his own custom made underwater harpoon gun, which curiously enough had no sharp spear tip on the end of the spear...but some gooey red ball? Also in his waist there was satchel, filled with rubbery objects with metal tubes in one end along with glass vials with some liquid in them.<br><br>If checked the box contained three yasal crystals which were faintly glowing in golden light, resting on cushioned interior of the box. No spirits or entities in them; just plain pure essence to anyone who just taps into it.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">The yasal crystals are precharged batteries of essence, having 10 + d10 motes in each crystal (confirmed with Hairy this already in PM).</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>28-03-2019, 18:27:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Xenovia and Ren<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> On deck, 8th of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Lynette<br><br>Xenovia and Ren had joined the expedition, of course, eager to be of assistance to their hosts.&nbsp; Well, Xenovia was, while Ren was simply there to support her mistress in whatever endeavor she chose to pursue... and, of course, to try and keep the trouble prone Solar safe.&nbsp; She wasn't exactly looking forward to the inevitable trial of doing so, but such was her lot in life.&nbsp; When Lynette brought up her spell, Xenovia, of course, spoke up.&nbsp; "I'll be needing an application, since I don't have another means of breathing under the water, as will my darling little Ren."&nbsp; She reached out to pet the maid's hair, Ren shooting her a mildly annoyed look and flicking her ears, but otherwise not showing any signs of displeasure at the contact.&nbsp; "Of course, if anything happens while we're in said water, I'm not sure what help we'll be.&nbsp; Still, we'll do whatever we can, make no mistake about that."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-04-2019, 00:51:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>After an hour or so of explorations, several hatches had been unearthed from under the sands of the atoll. It took a bit of effort, but eventually, two of them were prised open. The air that wafted out from them was stale, those nearby coughing and waving their hands to clear the smell away. It was decided to let the hatch sit open for a while before anyone proceeded within, to let fresher air inside.<br><br>Another larger hatch was found, this one perhaps some kind of cargo hatch, but it resisted attempts to get it open. Perhaps from the inside, it would prove easier to crack open.<br><br>Underwater, the exploration teams managed to find one hatch that still worked well enough to allow them entry to the main ring without risking further flooding. It was large enough to accommodate half a dozen people at one time. The interior of the main ring, at least in that area, seemed to be almost pitch black. A few crystals still provided a faint light, but it did little more than define the gloom, rather than dispell it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2019, 02:18:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>After it was decided that sufficient time had passed that the air should (hopefully) be breathable again, the first explorers entered the War Manse via the upper hatch. A metal ladder led down to the deck some ten or twelve feet below. While it creaked and groaned, it took the weight that was placed upon it, and the room beyond saw it's first light in centuries. The room itself was some fifty feet long, the walls gently curving on one side. The torches flickering light illuminated a room that was fairly bare, with only the ruins of a few crates to be found, along with a corroded piece of metal that looked like it might have been part of a gear assembly. A single hatch led out from the straighter interior wall.<br><br>Underwater, the lock led the team into a fairly small room, perhaps 25 feet square. What looked like equipment lockers lined both walls, some lying open, most closed, and metal benches ran the length of the middle of the room. Against the far wall was another hatch.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">If anyone plans to search, or do anything, let me know.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-04-2019, 17:33:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan looked around at the combination of uncertain people milling about and disorganized people running off half cocked.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Yohlu," he called out.&nbsp; "Mr. Tides, it seems to me that you're the only water aspect among us and we really need you to go into the underwater group."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He looked around thoughtfully, trying to remember how people had been grouping on the theory that they would work well together.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Xenovia, Ren, actually, I'll need you with me in the surface group.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Specifically, I'd like Blaze, Kyhuri, Ren, Xenovia, and Usha with me going through the sufrace entrance.&nbsp; <br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I'd like to see Atasha, Kyosuke, Lynette, Pearl, Sanja, Talitha, Verdant Orchid, Yohlu, and Nara going in underwater.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Lynette, with the aid of those Yassal crystals, can you enchant Atasha, Kyosuke, yourself, Sanja, Talitha, Vendent Orchid, and Nara?&nbsp; If you'd like another for this group, Mists of Evensong could go with you without need of a spell or artifact, but she might be needed here with the ships."&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Surface Team<br>Ashen Heron<br>Kyhuri<br>Ramalan and Blaze<br>Verdant Orchid<br>Xenovia and Ren<br>Usha<br><br>Underwater Team<br>Lynette<br>Pearl<br>Kyosuke<br>Sanja and Atasha<br>Talitha<br>Yohlu and Nara</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>23-04-2019, 18:18:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Topside of the Boat<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ramalan + Others listening<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><hr><br>"With two casts, they will have it. I need no Yassal crystal to do that, but it'll leave me completely spent. So maybe a Yassal cryatal to leave myself some essence incase things get... Dicey." She'll explain to Ramalan.<br><br>She'll look to Verdent Orchid. A lick to her lips. She would definately not mind kissing that beauty.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>26-04-2019, 14:23:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ramala<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Surface<br><br>As captain Ramala split the groups, Khrui nodded and replies; "As you command, I go with the surface team." <br><br><em>Later</em><br><br>As hatch was opened, Khrui entered using a glowing stick in his hand to help illuminate the chamber's shadows. He studies the gears found, trying determine what part of machinery it belongs to or what it's function based on what he is seeing there (along with general idea how war manses are structured along with machines). Seeing the hatch he gestures someone else open it, he himself far cry from athletic prowess as he suspects the hatch may need quite bit muscle to open up.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rolling wits+lore to determine gears purpose (or rather what part of machinery it belongs to, photographic memory for the win).<br><br>Wits+Lore: 1 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135691)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>26-04-2019, 14:25:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ramala<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Commanding troops underwater<br><br>Yolhu listens captain Ramala, nodding and using sign language towards him (once translated by they mean; <em>"Understood."</em>). Yolhu then leads underwater troops and works as extra safety man underwater.<br><br><em>Later</em><br><br>Once they found the chamber, he signs he suspects room to be barracks of sort. He moves to the hatch and attempts open it (unless anyone stops him doing so).
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>26-04-2019, 16:49:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Underwater beside Hatch<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yolhu<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><hr><br>Lynette would swim beside Yohlu. Touching upon his wrist to stop him. "Give me one second. Just incase there anything else to be aware of."<br><br>Lynette will look at the design of the hatch. Or of any wall she's able to. Just to get an idea of the design of the place. She doesn't want to open the latch, only to then flood the place. So she's trying to recall any information she has over this. If it typically opens up into a chamber for decompressing out of the ocean's water, or even if the place is going to be flooded anyways. She'll even consider security systems!<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Lore Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Intelligence + Lore : 3 successes.<br>First age History Specality : +2 successes</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-04-2019, 02:56:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>The gears that Khrui examines are fairly common, usable in a variety of systems. Best guess is that these would have been used in a large hatch, part of the mechanism that allows them to open and close. Useful enough, but not particularly rare or valuable.<br><br>The room that the underwater team entered was probably some kind of changing room. Located next to the airlock, it would be where troops would suit up before going out, and where they would remove their armour upon their return from whatever mission they had. Some of the lockers would be big enough to place a full suit of armour into.<br><br>The hatch itself looks like many others that would lead deeper into the War Manse, normally sealed to prevent flooding in case of a breach. This one sits open a few inches.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Anyone in the underwater team can give me Perception+Larceny</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 15:39:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/68/B143ef625b323da0d34435cd3e5e1b52c4f8f117d8dae1a6b1c080fcfcb73d6c.jpg)</div><strong>Sanja</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaJaDaJ8DzyYgO_Xkca8Jc0KFS-Jg0BmdAGbEDhr9-o/edit)<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As usual, Sanja wore a revealing get up that flowed along her body, revealing more than it concealed and flowing in the wind.&nbsp; She and Atasha made their way to Lynette with a smile.&nbsp; "So how do we do this?" Sanja asked.&nbsp; "I've never used this spell before."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 15:40:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.368529591.4800/flat,800x800,070,f.u2.jpg)</div><strong>Nara (Yohlu's Leiutenant)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13V858sHrhKuR2YuB8lK_v4yhmC9ezX1fq_Yx-ZJk6pQ/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I'm excited," Nara agreed, falling in.&nbsp; "I've never been able to follow Yohlu on an underwater mission before."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 18:16:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Xenovia and Ren<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> With the land team, 8th of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Ramalan<br><br>Xenovia nodded in response to Captain Ramalan's words, while Ren gave a quiet sigh of relief.&nbsp; The thought of going underwater beyond a short swim, magic or not, was something that hadn't been appealing to her in the first place, so the chance to avoid it was welcome to say the least.<br><br>"We'll go wherever we're needed," Xenovia summed up her own thoughts on the matter succinctly.&nbsp; "Our blades are yours, my captain."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 18:17:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7b/The_scarlet_dragon.jpg/410px-The_scarlet_dragon.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Kyosuke<br><strong>Location:</strong> Near the ships, 8th of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Whoever is paying attention<br><br>Kyosuke was currently overseeing his soldiers and their deployment, figuring he would be most useful in securing the landing site and ensuring that it remained that way.&nbsp; So, he stuck to doing just that, since there were more than enough people available for both teams, and would only leave his post if the need arose or his presence was requested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 19:37:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Lynette<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Studying situation<br><br>Yolhu stops as he is touched, looking Lynette he nods and steps back to let her study the hatch. He likewise studied, once it's confirmed the hatch should be closed to prevent floods but it was open, Yolhu studied the scene....<br><br>Perception+Larceny = 2 sux (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=13594)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ryu Wojin</strong> on <strong>01-05-2019, 23:21:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/sg2XfXW.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Lynette Huzon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiL6CrhiFjxCaLGjlZCHK9_1EZtOJofjJfRqjqCI3b8/edit?usp=sharing)</span><br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Underwater beside Hatch<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Underwater group<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><hr><br>After studying it for a few seconds. "These definately aren't supposed to be open like this. And not from the outside either. So someone has been here before before us. Let's hope they didn't loot the place dry. We can also expect a good majority of the place to be flooded. Just a reminder to those who have my spell... You lose it once you get out if the water so... We need to consider if we're doing that if we find a dry section. Other than that... I'd say there's no harm moving forward fight now.".
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>02-05-2019, 06:26:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramalan gazed down into the depths of the earth while Blaze lit them torches with a sulfpur match.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The captain considered the group assembled, then said, “Let's walk two abreast wherever the hall width allows.&nbsp; No more than that, both for simpicity and because Exalted weaponry can require a wide arc.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Xenovia, you're with me.&nbsp; Ren and Blaze take the second rank.&nbsp; Kyhuri at the third.&nbsp; Orchid, Usha, I'm counting on you to make sure we don't get ambushed from behind.&nbsp; When plans run out, you all know what you're capable of.”&nbsp; The captain grinned and met each of their eyes, letting them see his trust and confidence.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking a torch, leaving his blade and flame piece at this belt, Ramalan started down the ladder.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/52745e95b101322f85f2512ecc267a79.jpg)</div><strong>Hearts Ablaze Abarami</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HIsIRVzBisiu7Q4C65lYZwSXxqHIqdxFg0ZcXGKigJQ/ed<br>it)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hearts Ablaze moved along to one side of the door, fire wand ready, and covered her master as he descended.&nbsp; When it was her turn to descend, Usha took over that roll—though she held no ranged weapon at the ready.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>02-05-2019, 06:37:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fc/Beautiful-girl-pink-silk-clothes-jewelry-sword-in-hand-Asia-Oriental-fantasy-art-Wallpaper-for-Desktop-915x515_%281%29.png)</div><strong>Usha, Radiant Daughter of Umari Thousand Hands</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zE6BPyZ5ICcFPKm8A1zm4B1RauyP4opl3emVESMQTME/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I'll get the door, sir," Usha offered.&nbsp; Umari's daughter wore a lovingly form fitted gunzosha comando armor with the helmet down.&nbsp; Her ears were quite keen, and she was using the crystaline visor to enhance her night viison.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Usha moved to the hatch while Ramalan and Blaze moved to cover her without being in direct line of fire from the open door.&nbsp; The chestnut haired girl worked the hatch unlatched, then brought her strength to bare gradually, move and more, 'til it came open or she did. <br>&nbsp;Usha was strong for a girl her size, but not exactly extraordinary for it.&nbsp; Combined with the exomuscular fibers of her armor, though, she could exert a good deal of force.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">With her armor on Usha has strength + Athletics 8 and can lift 800 pounds without a feat of strength.&nbsp; (150 more than Ramalan can--though Ramalan doesn't wear power armor!)&nbsp; <br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>02-05-2019, 22:12:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;Taltiha had been sent along with a few others to survey the underwater group. Still for the time being she was content to be with them. She'd recently discovered a still working pair of Force Projection Gauntlets in armory for the War Manse. The white-gold bands would give some much needed lethalality to her punches. It felt so weird but honestly using her fists felt more natural to her. Still it was what she was going to do. She accepted Lynnette's spell and dove into the water along the others. She was with them when they opened the door to the inner manse. She was here as a sentry and look out for them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-05-2019, 01:23:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Underwater team / Main Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>Working together, Yolhu and Lynette would be able to work out what was going on with the hatchway. Small pieces of metal are embedded in the ceiling and others are scattered around the hatchway itself, all rusted with time. Yolhu managed to spot it, embedded in the floor where the hatch would normally close, a fist-sized spherical object, once white but now faded to grey. Lynette would have read of quagmire mines before, in First Age treatises. Buried in the earth they could create sinkholes for anyone unwary enough to pass over them, a rarer variety able to blast shards of rock upwards instead. This seems to be a variation on that, sending shards of the metal decking blasting upwards and jamming the hatch open.<br><br>Whether it is still active or not, that's another question.<br><br>The other question is how many similar traps might still litter other parts of the manse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>10-05-2019, 13:40:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/9/9b/Verdant_Orchid_Combat.jpg/480px-Verdant_Orchid_Combat.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Verdant Orchid (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-jg_0_L8GaDEOMzXQsCJWBjc47AEc0Ge-CdVqc0gqU/edit)</strong></span><br><br>Active Charms: Walker-Among-Irises Perception 4m p. 195<br>Iris-Bulb Discourse 5m 1W p. 195<br>Wood Dragon Form 5m p. 211<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Verdant Orchid lingered in the spells activation a little longer than was absolutely necessary, a warm smile spreading as she and Lynette parted. "My apologies, I wouldn't want the spell to fail because I was too eager to break contact, perhaps we should practice this another time? So we can get the proper timing down?" The invitation was blatant, but posed low so that the semblance of a private conversation could be observed. Then she stepped back and followed the others into the waters. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As they approached and entered the hatch, essence encircled Verdant Orchid, as the display passed she began trailing foot-wide Iris blosooms. Every where her feet stepped, Iris would grow and blossom, popping into essence as she stepped more than ten feet away, though their fragrance and beauty followed her. Her movements drew her fantastic Amethyst bow and settled her mind, spirit, and body into harmony with the Celestial Dragon Style she practiced. The phenomenon followed her into the structure with the others. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-05-2019, 02:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>A few minutes of exploration from Ramalan and his team discovered little of initial interest. The rooms they were able to get into showed signs of having been stripped of much of their useful equipment long ago, what was left seemed little more than homes to vermin, and most of that had died over time as well.<br><br>One stretch of corridor showed extensive signs of damage. The walls were pockmarked with burn marks and impact craters, gouges and blasts scaring the floor and ceiling both. Whatever happened here, it seemed focused around a large doorway that lay twisted off its hinges and torn almost in two. Some of the discolorations might be blood, but given how long ago it happened, it would be hard to tell.<br><br>A pale figure in rent and torn power armour drifts through the doorway and turns towards you, hanging motionless a few inches above the floor as it perhaps becomes aware of the intruders in its domain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>15-05-2019, 12:51:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://orig11.deviantart.net/e0a5/f/2010/294/b/d/betta2_by_sandara-d318lqc.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Yolhu</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Underwater team<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Observe and warn<br><br>Yolhu listens as Lynette tells about the mine, as military man he tries determine reason for this trap; was it meant blast door open or be trap against intruders coming this way? Either way he uses hand sign language to warn others; <em>"Beware, if there is one such trap there may be many more ahead. Anyone skilled in disarming explosives?"</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>15-05-2019, 12:52:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Observe and determine<br><br>As group descends deeper, as they face blasted opened door and ghost appears Khrui quickly analyzes the ghost (Int+Occult: 4 sux) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=136427) and double checks has he packed any wards and talismans for ghosts in his diving suit backpack. As logically in abandoned war manses they had likely faced violence or death someway, so he should had come prepared deal with minor undead entities. Besides identify what entity is.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Besides int+occult asking ST is it possibly reasonable for Khrui have backed up thaumturgical talismans/wards against undead. As he is capable self-making such.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-05-2019, 01:21:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/Atoll-donut900web.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>It would be difficult for Khrui to identify much about the ghost. The power armour they're wearing looks to be ornate, and was once of high quality, but it shows extensive signs of battle damage. The insignia on it would appear to mark the figure as a Shozei, so this might likely have been one of the command staff of the Manse.<br><br>Whisps of ghostly cloth stir in the passage of an unfelt breeze, but the spirit hangs immobile in the air, regarding the party before it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>31-05-2019, 20:09:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Observe and determine<br><br>Khrui does not get much of reading on ghost, besides the basics. However seeing the ghost haven't attacked group yet will make it discounted as merely mindless hungry ghost. So Khrui feels bold enough step forward (while double check he has wards which help block attack from ghost or repel one ready) he speaks to ghost (in old realm); "What is your name? Rank?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>03-06-2019, 22:22:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Xenovia and Ren<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> With the land team, 8th of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><br>Xenovia frowned at the appearance of the spirit, unsure what she should make of it.&nbsp; She wasn't well versed in dealing with such entities, though she wasn't entirely helpless against them, either.&nbsp; Ren moved to put herself between her mistress and the incorporeal thing, ears folding back and hands itching to draw a weapon, even though she knew it wouldn't help in this situation.&nbsp; "Careful, mistress," she hissed quietly.&nbsp; "It could turn hostile at any moment."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-06-2019, 22:41:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/54/81ee9d79685517918b73fae27b4c1ddc.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>The spirit seems to stare at each of the living before it in turn before it focuses on Khrui, since he has stepped forwards and drawn attention to himself. "You ..." It pauses for a few long moments, the face haggard and drawn, before shaking its head and focusing again on Khrui. "You should not be here." The voice seems to grow in strength as it speaks. "Who are you? This is a restricted facility. Why aren't you in uniform? Whose command are you under?" It doesn't sound exactly angry, but a spectral bow has appeared in its hand. It doesn't have it raised or an arrow knocked yet though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>08-06-2019, 14:02:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Observe and determine<br><br>Khrui makes respectful salute, following exact identical protocols used by military in War Manses, even if himself is not military man but scientist but he is part of War Manse infrastructure and thus under same rules and principles as any of the soldiers in there. As he does the salute he replies to the ghost's inquiry; "I am Khrui Tinker, leading scientist from War Manse 13 research, maintenance and development division. I am following commands from my solar liege, Umari Thousand Hands, who is present leader of War Manse 13. We had lost contact with other War Manses for long extended period of time, so we have come check upon other War Manses are they still operational, active and if possible find spare parts to help in repairs to our War Manse restore some functions back online. Assuming if other War Manses have fallen into ruin or abandoned.<br><br>We are sorry for the intrusion, but we would had communicated through <em>I AM</em> if it would had been operational and otherwise communicated advance our arrival if it had been possible. But it was not. I have answered your question, so can you answer mine?" Khrui waits for spirit's compliance for his request before he makes his question; "Are you aware your now a spirit? A ghost?" Khrui knows question can be dangerous as some spirits and ghosts aren't even aware they are dead, so facing with the fact headlong can be traumatic event for ghost and possibly turn hostile. <br><br>But if ghost is aware it's dead, well, things can go smoother then hopefully. More so ghost can be valuable resource for intel and knowledge about manse itself if it's willing to share it with other war manse residents.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-06-2019, 15:35:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/54/81ee9d79685517918b73fae27b4c1ddc.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>"I swore an oath," the spirits replied, its gaze fixed on Khrui. "To Arasharn, the Jade River Sage. I swore to defend this place against all enemies, to defend the Deliberative and what it stood for. I held to my oaths, when many did not, and my oaths hold me here still, til they are met, or his spirit reborn releases me from them."<br><br>"You should not be here, Khrui Tinker. This is no longer a place for the living. If you would hold your life, flee from this place before the Unconquered Sun turns his face from it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>14-06-2019, 18:07:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Observe and determine<br><br>Khrui listens the ghost, despite threat given he remains calm as he asks; "How your oaths would be met, besides being released from them by reborn spirit of Arasharn? Either way we do not wish to be your enemies, War Manse 13 has respected the old laws and ideals, same ones you follow now as you did in life. So we do not view you as enemy, but as someone who had held outpost honorably even in grave. Are there other spirits like you who hold on oaths? Or are there mindless undead or hungry ghosts, who wander these halls?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-06-2019, 00:55:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/54/81ee9d79685517918b73fae27b4c1ddc.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>"Death stalks these halls, Khrui Tinker. Death, and worse than death. Take those who come with you and flee back to the light of the sun. Go forth from this place and never return to it, lest you remain here forever."<br><br>He shakes his head. "We didn't know. We didn't know, didn't see, til it was too late. Too late for us, but not for you. Leave now, or you suffer our fate in turn. They'll take you, and you'll never know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>26-06-2019, 19:29:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> Nerd trying be charismatic speaker<br><br>Khrui listens the warrior's plea, but then he shakes his head as with renewed confident tone he speaks; "No, we will not retreat. I will not fail my solar lord and besides I do not hold authority to tell my crew fall back and abandon the expedition. We got solars, spirit blooded and dragonbloods in the expedition with higher decision power than I, this crew is ground and surface level investigators while others have gone to underwater route. So same manner how you respect your orders, I have to respect mine.<br><br>But as said I do not wish to be enemies, you can help us avoid the fate you faced in these ruins or worse. Help solars, help chosen of Sol Invictus, the Sun may grant you mercy and provide you release from your station as reward for loyal service for his chosen. We may defeat the apparitions and threats which linger on these ruins, clear it off enemies which you alone cannot defeat! So join us, be our guide and protector! This may be the moment you may had truly lingered for aeons! We need explore ruins, see can place repaired or salvaged to help repair our War Manse and start restoring the Deliberative anew!<br><br>We haven't heard anything from other War Manses, which may had fallen like yours but ours survived and we are last glimmering light of the age which world has forgotten. Light which may once shine anew. But to do that we need what is left from remains from your manse and you know it better than we do and know where dangers lurk. Do this and I am certain your oath is fulfilled once we clear enemies from the manse together and we safely salvage what we can from it and what we can repair from it."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Khrui burns 1 WP to add conviction for his charisma+presence dice pool.<br><br>Charisma+Presence: <strong>5</strong> success (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=137612)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-06-2019, 02:48:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The captain stepped forward. The mark of the Sun at his zenith blazed top light on his brow. "Loyal soldier. My name is Ramallan fire orchid. I bear the light of the Sun with me and bring it wherever He is needed. What lurks here in the night. I will bring the light there as well. I need your help to do so.&nbsp; What do know?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>01-07-2019, 01:11:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Xenovia and Ren<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> With the land team, 8th of Resplendent Earth, early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><br>Xenovia stepped out from behind Ren, who hissed in irritation for being pushed back like a helpless child, then moved to stand next to Ramalan, her own brow soon shining with the light of her Caste Mark, the Sun at Dawn.&nbsp; "And I am Xenovia.&nbsp; I am His sword, bringing swift retribution to His foes, and His shield, coming to the defense of His children wherever I am needed.&nbsp; Please, tell us what you know, so we might chase the Dark from this place at last."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-07-2019, 03:02:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/54/81ee9d79685517918b73fae27b4c1ddc.jpg)</div> <br><strong>Name:</strong> The expedition<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon - Surface team / Upper Ring<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Any<br><strong>Notes:</strong> None <br><br>At the sight of the Solar's caste marks glowing, the spirit dropped to his knees, pressing one fist to the floor, the other clenched across his chest. "Lord, Lady." His voice is reverent, and his head bows low. "They said you were all gone, and our oaths were dust, but we held. We stayed loyal. We fought, and we bled and we died, but we held, until hope was gone and life was gone, and we held still. At the end of it, there were only seven or eight score of us left, Terrestrials and mortals both. The traitors we cast out, their bodies taken by the carrion feeders. We thought it was over. I ... I don't remember how long. Memories ... they fade. But we did not ... we missed ... someone. Something."<br><br>The spirit's voice grew ragged as he spoke. "Death stalked the halls. Unseen it passed. One by one ... one by one ... disappeared. Gone. Taken. Never a sound, never a sign of struggle. It had to be someone known. I thought perhaps I knew who. I suspected. But they disappeared and the vanishings continued."<br><br>"It waits still, in the darkness, for prey. I know it is there, but I cannot see it. I ... I have failed. Failed to protect those I was responsible for. Failed in my charges. Failed in my oaths. Failed." The spirit began to fade from sight, it's voice growing softer as it spoke the words of regret.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sessha</strong> on <strong>02-09-2019, 11:03:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/6/6d/514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg/358px-514085d04be7f735c165b88649669db5190fca0e.jpg)<br><div align="center">]</div></div><br>&nbsp;As Talitha and the others stared at the trap in front of them She didn't know many things about it. She turned to look at the group she was with at the time. "So we have three options in front of us, all of them are viable options we could take. I'm pretty dexterious, but even I'm not sure I could disarm a trap if there was one here. Secondly the trap could have been sprung long ago and thus no threat. Or it's a resetting trap. We don't know and as I before I don't trust myself to try and see if it's not working or not. So that leaves us with our final option, we turn around and find another route down. Which is my personal option." she said to the group she was with at the time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted - War Manse 13 - The First Quest</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>02-09-2019, 16:13:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Khrui Tinker</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=285194.msg14040774#msg14040774)<br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/d6/c9/e5d6c9abc7c09e3c2e438ba616dde04e.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Khrui<br><strong>Location/Date/Time:</strong> Somewhere on the Western Ocean, 8 Resplendent Earth, Early afternoon<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Surface team, ghost<br><strong>Notes:</strong> <br><br>Khrui watches as solars flare their presence and ghost demeanor changes to complete cooperation, but clearly regret and guilt weights the ghost down. As ghost is fading he speaks to it; "You may had failed before, but you can redeem your failure by helping us and put end to the very predator which slew you and those under your care."
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