DoneCordelia Announces we will March.After yet another of her people was taken by Balthazar High Queen Cordelia had had enough, she called adventurers together and announced that we would take the battle to him, force our way into this fortress, and get our lost ones back.
Ideas and Theories Gathered from AdventurersSeveral meetings were held, open to all, and the ideas and theories poured in. They included ideas for going over the walls, digging under, and blasting through, as well as ideas for new tools and technologies that might aid us. From the meetings sprang several explorations, experimentations, and finally plans.
Tome of Ryn found by EnchantersBebhinn and Brisingr held a meeting of enchanters, after a dark fog filled the room Ayla discovered a tome. Later revealed to be of great import and given to Azeraphel's daughter, Arctane. Much information was found in the tome, which is a manual to the City of Ryn. The Golden Aged City that is now home to Balthazar and his Dark Fortress. We learned much of the workings of the city, as well as the beginnings of Balthazar and his betrayal.
Fortress ClimbAn expedition gathered and climbed up the fortress walls, it was determined that that might be a viable way into the fortress with further efforts.
Tunnel ExpeditionAn idea was explored that the bronze veined tunnels might lead in the direction of the Dark Fortress, allowing us to access the ruins of Ryn and hence the fortress from below. After much digging and effort we broke through and fought our way into what appeared to be a sunken temple. There we found signs that whatever had been bound there had been taken by demons.
Various Meetings with ArctaneThrough several meetings with Arctane is was decided that she could provide a way to portal the cannons into place for the incursion, as well as reveal the ancient gates of Ryn/Dark Fortress. We would have to get through those gates ourselves though, presumably with cannons.
Doing - Ongoing Events and EffortsClearing the Dead ZoneDETAILS HEREAs you may know, we have been clearing a path through the Dead Zone to 'train' the horrors to stay off it and allow for safe passage to the Dark Fortress. If you can fight there, please help in this effort.
Scrap Metal Collecting.DETAILS HEREHelp provide material for Cannonballs.
Cannonball Creation.DETAILS HEREAryana and Brisingr have been working away at forging cannonballs. They are always looking for helpers and would be pleased to show you the process. We have many cannonballs to make and dwindling time in which to do it.
Coming Soon!(( This is not a complete list, we expect much action over the next few weeks! We will try to keep everyone informed of anything we catch wind of, but impromptu happens with little warning. So, in short, just play 24/7 hehe. *winks* ))
General Information, Briefing on Fartown, and Incursion meeting. DETAILS HERE.Hojo will be hosting a meeting next turn to address the burning of Fartown, give general information on current happenings and discuss the current efforts to prepare for the Fortress Incursion. All are welcome. Please meet at the IO Meeting room in the Dundee Outpost.
(( Monday 8/15 at 3:30 EST/8:30pm BST ))
Fortress Incursion Briefings. (Two Dates!) Wondering about the upcoming incursion, or need a refresher? Join us in our new Meeting room in the IO Outpost where we will be available to answer any and all questions on the matter that is within our knowledge.
((Thursday the 18th 3pm EST. IO Outpost Meeting Room.
Sunday 21st 7pm EST. IO Outpost Meeting Room.))
Cannonball MakingEveryone loves slaving away over a hot forge, right? Come flex those muscles and forge cannonballs to blast at the fortress.
(( Hosted by Aryana and Brisingr. Thursday 18th 8pm EST. ))
Group Tactics Practice in the Sunken TempleIn preparation for the Assault, join Thorne to practice fighting as an organized group against foes too dangerous to defeat alone. Join an expedition into the underground. Bring torches.
((Hosted by Thorne. Friday the 19th at 9pm Eastern. Inn of Good Health. Branishor.))
The Story of RynCome learn what is known about the Golden Aged Golem City of Ryn. The very city where Balthazar's fortress now sits.
(( Hosted by Bebhinn and Viviyana. Saturday 20th at ))
Sparring Matches
Muscles getting a bit rusty, dust them off with some friendly sparring matches. Come try your strength against your friends!
((Tuesday 23rd 8pm EST. RP and all in good fun.))
Cannonball Painting Party. Want to send a special message to Balthazar via Cannonball? Come paint a picture or write a message to send crashing through his gate.
(( Thursday the 25th 3pm EST. Place TBD.))