[Seelie] Attack on Glaem - Who wants to help evacuate? (or evacuate)

[ringbeast]

[Kousuke's set his locket on the head of his bed, and he's back away from it, waving, though a bit unenthusiastically.]

Hey guys, I got this locked away from Unseelie, because I'm gonna assume most Unseelie aren't here, and I don't really want the army marchin' on us to see where we're evacuating people. Which is what I'm talkin' about.

This army ain't strictly fighting for the Unseelie, and ain't strictly fighting against the Seelie. From what I heard, it's a guy who roused an army to try to get somethin' back he thinks is his. So I'm opening up an offer and a discussion on where, how and when to evacuate.

If you're a noncombatant, if you can't promise yourself you can hold a weapon and maybe kill somebody, then your job is to evacuate and help other people leave too. If you wanna make it a nice trip, I recommend Parrais. It's safe and high up in the mountains to the west, and if they close down, they'll still have enough supplies for everybody. You're probably gonna have to pull your weight, but it's gonna be safe.

If you don't mind livin' off the land for a while, you can hide out in Eaglais, where the Unseelie can't go. I don't wanna let anyone who doesn't know how to camp go and do that, though. So you better have a group that knows what they're doin'...

Oh, and there's the Station, which I haven't been to yet, but which seems pretty safe. Neutral territory and all.

Okay, so. Bottom line is... If you're gonna be of better use outta town when the army gets here, then I'm ready to find you a place to go and help you get there.

And if you got any better ideas about places for people to go, let me know. Also, let me know if you got any ideas of how we're gonna deal with this situation... Cos I'm not a bad strategist, but I don't really wanna put any bets on our side right now.

Comments

[scramasax]

If it'd be safe and pleasant, then I fail to see the problem... [That's consciously padded out of being too matter-of-fact. Again, he acknowledges he is definitely not someone to talk, solidly. Assuming that limited resources are the issue...]

At worst -- if need be -- then, er - surely we could send teams to -- collect anything we might need from Caer Glaem. If Caer Glaem isn't taken, by then.

wait how did you know it was me?! CERTAINLY THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER TOKU PLAYERS OUT THERE

[ringbeast]

[He tilts his head.]

I mean, yeah, it's nice and stuff, but it doesn't have the comforts of home or whatever. If it rains, there's no way to keep from getting wet without a tent... Gonna need a lot of supplies.

[He groans, loudly, at the statement about going back to the castle.]

I mean, I wouldn't...? Really have that as a plan? Because, like, when a castle is under siege, it's kind of hard to get in. That's kinda the point. Unless there's a secret magic door only Seelies can get in, I dunno if it's a good idea. I'd rather stay away from the castle til it's clear the whole thing's over.

I thought I recognized your handle~! In... a crystal ball. 8|b

[scramasax]

[Lightly narrows his eyes. Simply in a serious sense.]

If it had to be done -- I know I would volunteer. [Which is subtly puffing himself up, perhaps.] I don't assume it's impossible that others would, too.

I don't expect that returning to the place from which we'd have run would be part of the plan. [A little airier out of respect - it is meant in agreement and not defensiveness, but ah don't begrudge him this.]

amazing.... rare canons unite >:V

[ringbeast]

[He nods...]

That's probably the safest place to be in the short term. Might be smart to evacuate people out there and then move them to someplace more permanent if things get real hairy.

Luckily we can all keep in touch if we've got our lockets. And if worse comes to worse there's always the fairy rings. There's one not too far from Eaglais, maybe two days if you took everybody. Send somebody who's fast, they can go to the Station Ring and get supplies for everybody, probably there and back in two days.

I mean... If I went along, I could do that no problem... Still haven't decided if I'll stay and fight, but...

HUZZAH >80

[scramasax]

I'm not ideal in combat. I would do it. [P'raps redundant by now.] I was a messenger to the emperor. Of my country and time.

I'm unsure of what place would be more permanent, though -- if -- wouldn't Parrais also be at risk, if we're expecting the enemy to come close enough to evacuate the castle?

[Inflection wound up more statement-like - not anything as active as doubt or wonder; more mildly headin' on for clarity.]

[ringbeast]

Yeah, sounds good. Parrais might be the place for you if you're all about that.

See, Parrais is pretty high up in the mountains, and they get most of their supplies from even higher up than that. So even if this thing goes on for a while, they can close their doors and hold out. I learned all that when I spent some time there a month or so back.

[scramasax]

Uh -- by choice, or... was-was there an attack then? Err - too?

[Noting that all as due, in the meanwhile!]