Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening

[the_effect_she_has]

WHO: Katniss Everdeen, Samoel Gareth, Korrin Ataash, Christine Delacroix, Cremius Aclassi, Kain, and Merrick Ashara
WHAT: Various missions in the Emprise du Lion
WHEN: Second week of Haring
WHERE: Emprise du Lion - Saharain, The Bone Tower, the Mines, then lands surrounding.
NOTES: Warning for Violence, Death, possible NPC

death, and grumpy elves


Enjoyed the trip from Skyhold to even colder Emprise du Lion? Good, because now, it's time to get down to work.

1. He will not see me stopping here - The Bone Tower

The lay of the land is important here - the Inquisition Forces need proper mapping and a good idea of where the Red Templars might be dug in like ticks. The best place to get a vantage point? The Bone Tower.

Which ... just happens to be crawling with Red Templars, but luckily for this scouting party, they have their own fair share of rogues. Merrick and Katniss plan on climbing the tower, undetected, so they can better map the area. With Sam as back-up, what can possible go wrong?

2. To watch his woods fill with snow - The Mines

Yet the Bone Tower is not the only place with a heavy concentration of Red Templars. There's been speak of them in large numbers in the local mines -- and many a family member has disappeared through those wooden gates and not returned. Korrin is off to see what she can find there, and she's going to drag along some protection as well. Will you be joining her, to see just how far the Red Templars have gone?

3. My Horse Must Think Me Queer - The village of Sahnaria

And in the midst of all this, the snowy little village of Sahnaria, with what few survivors there are to the suddenly harsh weather, and those who are traveling to the mines, and never returning. Should you travel here, information is key. Who knows, you may find yourself beset with demons, who have been preying on the survivors here. Perhaps you should speak to Mistress Poulin, about their recent troubles.

4. To stop without a farmhouse near - The Red Templar Camps

Yet the road beyond the village is beset with dangers - of the red lyrium kind. Red Templars have camped up the entire road, all the way to Suledin Keep itself. It is important not to be seen, as to not give away the mission. Christine believes she can get close enough to get a better idea of what they are doing here - but she cannot do this alone. Who will go to find out the Red Templar's secrets?

5. Between the woods and the frozen lake - DRAGONS

The name says it all. Are you trying to keep hidden from the winged beasts? Are you staring up at them in wonder? Are you wondering how they would taste in a stew? Consider talking to your other teammates about the winged threat...

6. The darkest evening of the year - Attack at the Camp

They have all been as careful as they can be, but even 'peaceful' looking camps get curious eyes on them. Especially ones with an eye for violence. There is a crunch of snow behind them, and the sound of a branch breaking. Arm yourselves, scouts. Something is out in the woods, and it is coming for you...

7. The woods are lovely, dark and deep - Sulevin Blade

Katniss and Merrick now spend a great deal of their time together, trekking through the snow and setting traps, so they can get a better idea of the scope of the forces here. Their defenses, and their like. That doesn't mean that they don't find the interesting side journey, now and again ...

8. But I have promises to keep - The Warden Fortress

This particular ruin is right between the Bone Tower, and one of the largest camps of Red Templars. Still, the Inquisition Command would like to know what is inside. Do you dare find out?

9. And miles to go before I sleep - open slot for whatever!

See the description! For camping nights, for talks on patrol, for shenanigans. Post it under the heading of 9.



The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Comments

[el_tybs]

[Even if Sam cannot see Kain's eyes he does notice that the man is watching the dragon more then looking at them. He's not convinced that the man would only go and 'look'.]

Yes. Unless the dragon starts trouble, it isn't part of the mission. We're all having to put our 'wants' to the side for this mission. If Korrin and I can do it so can you.

[They were already struggling with having to sit on their hands while people were in cages, and a dragon was less important then that.]

[gatheringstorm]

[Far less important, and it's not the only issue tearing at the Vashoth mage. She nods firmly at Sam's words, eyes not straying from the dragoon.]

You volunteered for this, remember. You know the assignment. And you're a trained soldier. So, you should be used to that mindset by now. The 'greater good' -Maker, I hate that phrase- comes first. If it didn't, I'd have charged back to Skyhold after hearing about what happened there. Or into that quarry.

Now when our mission doesn't involve keeping a low profile? Knock yourself out. There are some people I know who'd love to go with you then.

[dragoon_pride]

[The worst part is, of course, that they’re both so very right. It isn’t part of the mission and he knows better. He normally does know better, and in every other sort of instance would usually be the one urging everyone to stay on task. But this is different, it’s one of his ultimate ambitions in life.]

[Kain stares at the dragon for a little bit longer, conflicted and battling down a side of him he’d hoped he’d left far behind him. No. No, he can’t… he must resist the darkness here, especially. If they knew what was going through his mind… He needs to keep all of that inside, repress it as he always used to.]

[Sighing, he finally turns to look toward the two of them.]

...Right. Forgive me. I know we have a mission to accomplish.

[el_tybs]

[Sam gives another sigh, rubbing the back of his neck as he watches Kain. After a moment he turns back to where the dragon is circling, before watching it sail off in the distance.]

You would be hard pressed to get to it anyways. There's a chasm in that direction and the only safe way across is the bridge by the tower, which is crawling with Red Templars at the moment.

[gatheringstorm]

The fun never ends in Emprise du Lion.

[Korrin rolls her eyes, then nods to Kain, glad that their words seem to have sunk in somehow.]

There's nothing to forgive. You haven't fucked up the mission, after all. There's more than enough to go around, too, so you won't be able to claim boredom.

[dragoon_pride]

I could deal with most chasms.

[Though it does depend on other conditions, to get the jump just right. If there's no good visibility, then he can forget that. But anyway... he sighs again, definitely disappointed overall. Not that he expected they'd just let him go... but still...]

But I certainly don't want to ruin this mission... and I know well that we've much to accomplish out here.

[el_tybs]

[Even though it looks like Kain is listening to reason, Sam has a feeling they might still have to keep a look out for him.

Did he really say he could deal with chasms?]

Now just isn't the time is all. Once we've figured things... maybe you could put in a request about the dragons.

[gatheringstorm]

[Having seen Kain in action, she actually doesn't doubt it or looked surprised with his statement.]

Considering they're uncomfortably close to civilization, I'm sure the Inquisition would take interest. Hell, I might be one of those who signs up to help out with that. If I'm not sent elsewhere.

[dragoon_pride]

[It definitely is something Kain wishes he could go off and tackle, test his jumping skills and his dragoon skills against a dragon.]

Then we’ll have to be certain to report on this dragon sighting when we return. The Inquisition must be made aware of this potential threat… and they must send the best warriors out for such a task.

[When it comes to his skills, Kain is perhaps overconfident, but he knows he’ll be first in line to sign up… it’s his specialty, after all.]

[el_tybs]

[Well at least that was all sorted out then.]

We've got a long day ahead of us. If the two of you are alright... [A quick glance between them.] I'm going to go check on the supplies.