Warhammer Fantasy: Divided Loyalties - an Advisor's Quest
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Compiled actions of the last seven game turns/three time turns here, so there's a reference overview of what Mathilde's been doing, since that seems to have been a point of contention.
Turn 11 said:
Turn '12' AKA Purge 1-3 said:
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- Aotearoa
@BoneyM What about a write-in of:
[] Send it off to our Master and ask him for comment and his thoughts, as we hope this will form the basis of our bid for Magister. (does not take an action)
Somewhere between peer review and our supervisor reading our thesis paper. Not asking for it to be rewritten, so no co-authorship.
VoidZero
Passing Flan 布丁魔王
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- Anywhere but RL
Bit light on actual job description of Spy Master, hope we can change that.
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- Aotearoa
Is that what it is, though? Asking him to read and comment?
I mean, you run the game world, but I kind of disagree with that take.
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- Aotearoa
We can take some credit for the doings of underlings now. Information brokers.
Sinsystems
Patron Librarian
[X] Yes. Don't be unrealistic. The paper communicates the concept and construction of Mathilde's Mystical Matrix without inducing unconsciousness or migraines. That's a win. Take the win.
[X] Plan Back to Work
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.
-[X] Expand the ranks of the Watch, so that they're able to start covering even the poorer parts of their covered area.
-[X] Something apparently quite similar to the Purge of the Haunted Hills is going on in Ostermark's southern regions; you could inspect goings-on up there yourself.
-[X] The Dwarves have crossed into the Empire, pursuing the greenskins into the woods. Perhaps you could tag along.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing.
Basically this plan is for us to check in on the other sections of the front so that we are aware of what is going on beyond the obvious (blessing on the Dwarves so as to mitigate the possibility of a grudge), to try the Gossipmongers again and to expand the watch into the poorer sections that we control.
[X] Plan Back to Work
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.
-[X] Expand the ranks of the Watch, so that they're able to start covering even the poorer parts of their covered area.
-[X] Something apparently quite similar to the Purge of the Haunted Hills is going on in Ostermark's southern regions; you could inspect goings-on up there yourself.
-[X] The Dwarves have crossed into the Empire, pursuing the greenskins into the woods. Perhaps you could tag along.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing.
Basically this plan is for us to check in on the other sections of the front so that we are aware of what is going on beyond the obvious (blessing on the Dwarves so as to mitigate the possibility of a grudge), to try the Gossipmongers again and to expand the watch into the poorer sections that we control.
taovkool
Forever Gone
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Seconded. Come on, dice. This time for sure.
[X] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, thatcommunicates theearthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
The Colleges of Magic place a lot of emphasis on the importance of self-reliance, especially in this phase of Mathilde's career. Asking him to read and comment would be sending the exact wrong message if you're seeking advancement.
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Also, we can probably imagine sending Regimand a complimentary copy that he can freely read at leisure. (fluffwise)
But as I see it, the mechanical action of asking Regimand for feedback is quite a bit further into the territory of admitting ignorance and needing professional guidance, when a Journeyman career phase is supposed to represent pretty much the opposite, culminating in a "masterwork" - originally, a demonstration that you are qualified to be a master in your own right, rather than just following instructions.
But as I see it, the mechanical action of asking Regimand for feedback is quite a bit further into the territory of admitting ignorance and needing professional guidance, when a Journeyman career phase is supposed to represent pretty much the opposite, culminating in a "masterwork" - originally, a demonstration that you are qualified to be a master in your own right, rather than just following instructions.
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- Aotearoa
Fair enough. I was imagining things a little differently. The same logic would then seem to apply to getting someone else to polish the language.
It does seem a little odd to me that the masterwork is submitted without our tutor giving it a once-over. After all, he's not the (sole?) decider on whether we advance. But, I'm not familiar with old-worldy apprenticeships and only secondhand with modern postgrad academia.
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- Pennsylvania
[X] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[X] plan information blowup
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.(NEW-ish)
-[X] Something apparently quite similar to the Purge of the Haunted Hills is going on in Ostermark's southern regions; you could inspect goings-on up there yourself.
-[X] The Dwarves have crossed into the Empire, pursuing the greenskins into the woods. Perhaps you could tag along.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing.
[X] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
We need more powder for our new guns.
[X] plan information blowup
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.(NEW-ish)
-[X] Something apparently quite similar to the Purge of the Haunted Hills is going on in Ostermark's southern regions; you could inspect goings-on up there yourself.
-[X] The Dwarves have crossed into the Empire, pursuing the greenskins into the woods. Perhaps you could tag along.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing.
[X] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
We need more powder for our new guns.
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[X] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[X][Action] Plan Pressing Onwards
-[X][Intel] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again. (NEW-ish)
-[X][Watch] Improve the training of the Watch, hiring trainers and dedicating paid time each week to sharpening skills.
-[X][Personal] Attach yourself to the army so you can join the hunt for the Singing King (specify which regiment to join, or general staff to avoid the thick of the fighting). (NEW-ish)
--[X] 4th Division
-[X][Personal] The watchtowers on the walls was an uninspired choice for watching the Ulgu in the world, perhaps you can think of something different. (???)
--[X] Ranald's Blessing
[X][Action] Plan Pressing Onwards
-[X][Intel] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again. (NEW-ish)
-[X][Watch] Improve the training of the Watch, hiring trainers and dedicating paid time each week to sharpening skills.
-[X][Personal] Attach yourself to the army so you can join the hunt for the Singing King (specify which regiment to join, or general staff to avoid the thick of the fighting). (NEW-ish)
--[X] 4th Division
-[X][Personal] The watchtowers on the walls was an uninspired choice for watching the Ulgu in the world, perhaps you can think of something different. (???)
--[X] Ranald's Blessing
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[] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
Not eating the Learning hit for me!
[][Action] Plan Pressing Onwards
-[][Intel] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again. (NEW-ish)
We do need the money, we have allowances to cover operations with personal finances yet.
-[][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
We got new cannonry, should start cashing in on it.
-[][Personal] Attach yourself to the army so you can join the hunt for the Singing King (specify which regiment to join, or general staff to avoid the thick of the fighting). (NEW-ish)
--[] 4th Division
Personal interest. A Hero Hunt sounds like where we might be a little more useful than usual. Willing to change it though.
-[][Personal] The watchtowers on the walls was an uninspired choice for watching the Ulgu in the world, perhaps you can think of something different. (???)
--[] Ranald's Blessing
And just need to break the streak of terrible rolls.
Maybe fighting a vampire would knock an idea loose?
Not eating the Learning hit for me!
[][Action] Plan Pressing Onwards
-[][Intel] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again. (NEW-ish)
We do need the money, we have allowances to cover operations with personal finances yet.
-[][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
We got new cannonry, should start cashing in on it.
-[][Personal] Attach yourself to the army so you can join the hunt for the Singing King (specify which regiment to join, or general staff to avoid the thick of the fighting). (NEW-ish)
--[] 4th Division
Personal interest. A Hero Hunt sounds like where we might be a little more useful than usual. Willing to change it though.
-[][Personal] The watchtowers on the walls was an uninspired choice for watching the Ulgu in the world, perhaps you can think of something different. (???)
--[] Ranald's Blessing
And just need to break the streak of terrible rolls.
Maybe fighting a vampire would knock an idea loose?
Hmm yes or no. The benefit of yes is that it's done and we get bonuses to stats although a negative to learning. Where as if we wait it's possible we'll get a negative like obsessive if we focus on it. I'm thinking we should just forget about the paper for a few months and then come back to it after the purge is complete.
[] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[][Intel] Attaché Paperwork: The Intelligence Attachés are your biggest expense by far - see if you can have them paid for by the Army of Stirland instead.
The attaché is basically a military organization anyway so it will hardly surprise anyone to see it being paid as such. Probably the best cost defraying option we have available.
[][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
Honestly all the watch related finance options seem pretty good). Organizing payments for the untapped market of piss seems like a decent enough choice.
[ ] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
Setting up that lab finally
[ ] Qhaysh Juice: Whatever it is, it's dripping out of the box at a steady rate. You've got several gallons of the stuff and it's still coming out. It's got to be good for something.
And with that lab let's finally find a use for all that magic juice we have building up.
[X] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[X] Plan Making Magic Happen
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.
-[X][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
-[X] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
-[X] Qhaysh Juice: Whatever it is, it's dripping out of the box at a steady rate. You've got several gallons of the stuff and it's still coming out. It's got to be good for something.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing
Going out into the field seems more like a military thing than something for a spy master or a wizard. Plan Making Magic Happen is simply hanging around in the lab doing wizard stuff and letting the spy master part of our job mostly handle itself now that we've got it all set up. If something comes up in the next turn then we can go out and investigate. Additionally we might come upon an epiphany by working on a different aspect of magic or develop something useful from the Qhaysh Juice.
Edit: changed attache for gossipmongers. Since as other have mentioned it was likely a botch that caused the failure this time and have more income is probably better than less expenses.
[] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[][Intel] Attaché Paperwork: The Intelligence Attachés are your biggest expense by far - see if you can have them paid for by the Army of Stirland instead.
The attaché is basically a military organization anyway so it will hardly surprise anyone to see it being paid as such. Probably the best cost defraying option we have available.
[][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
Honestly all the watch related finance options seem pretty good). Organizing payments for the untapped market of piss seems like a decent enough choice.
[ ] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
Setting up that lab finally
[ ] Qhaysh Juice: Whatever it is, it's dripping out of the box at a steady rate. You've got several gallons of the stuff and it's still coming out. It's got to be good for something.
And with that lab let's finally find a use for all that magic juice we have building up.
[X] No. Mathilde's Mystical Matrix is worthy of a paper of sublime profundity, that communicates the earthshaking possibilities of the spell with elegance.
[X] Plan Making Magic Happen
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.
-[X][Watch] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
-[X] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
-[X] Qhaysh Juice: Whatever it is, it's dripping out of the box at a steady rate. You've got several gallons of the stuff and it's still coming out. It's got to be good for something.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing
Going out into the field seems more like a military thing than something for a spy master or a wizard. Plan Making Magic Happen is simply hanging around in the lab doing wizard stuff and letting the spy master part of our job mostly handle itself now that we've got it all set up. If something comes up in the next turn then we can go out and investigate. Additionally we might come upon an epiphany by working on a different aspect of magic or develop something useful from the Qhaysh Juice.
Edit: changed attache for gossipmongers. Since as other have mentioned it was likely a botch that caused the failure this time and have more income is probably better than less expenses.
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Roll will save against Guilt.
Roll will save against Sense of Duty.
Roll will save against paranoia.
...decent results actually.
On a side note, did Van Hal not consider that his Spymaster could do with knowing the Witch Hunters know that a town ruler may well be a vampire?
To sink more cost or not to sink more cost. That is an annoying question.
[X] Plan Back to Work
-[X] Gossipmongers: Julia's previous attempt had no result but the enrichment of various hangers-on of the Flensburg courts. Perhaps this was just poor luck; perhaps she should try again.
-[X] Expand the ranks of the Watch, so that they're able to start covering even the poorer parts of their covered area.
-[X] Something apparently quite similar to the Purge of the Haunted Hills is going on in Ostermark's southern regions; you could inspect goings-on up there yourself.
-[X] The Dwarves have crossed into the Empire, pursuing the greenskins into the woods. Perhaps you could tag along.
--[X] Ranald's Blessing.
Seems solid. I'm starting to lean towards just bolting the Network to the watch and paying for both by selling gunpowder but we have some margin of error for Julia to try again.
[x] Yes. Don't be unrealistic. The paper communicates the concept and construction of Mathilde's Mystical Matrix without inducing unconsciousness or migraines. That's a win. Take the win.
Paper is sent to Altdorf to be published, gain trait: Practical - Long exposure to scholarship has given her an appreciation for literally everything else. +1 Diplomacy, +1 Stewardship, +1 Martial, +1 Intrigue, -1 Learning.
[x] Plan fund-amentals of research
-[x] Trade Delegation: Convince Wilhelmina and Markus to partner your network with the EIC based on the value of market information.
-[x] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
-[x] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
-[x] Qhaysh Skunkworks: It would take careful study to unlock the secrets of the liquid. It would take considerably less time to find out if it can be made to burn, or explode, or do something militarily useful.
--[x]Ranald's Blessing
Paper is sent to Altdorf to be published, gain trait: Practical - Long exposure to scholarship has given her an appreciation for literally everything else. +1 Diplomacy, +1 Stewardship, +1 Martial, +1 Intrigue, -1 Learning.
[x] Plan fund-amentals of research
-[x] Trade Delegation: Convince Wilhelmina and Markus to partner your network with the EIC based on the value of market information.
-[x] In Wissenland, there are a number of techniques in use to derive saltpeter from urine. It would take a great deal more effort than selling to tanneries, but saltpeter could be exported to Nuln for fantastic profit, or used to start gunpowder production in Stirland.
-[x] Enchantment: You've finally got the equipment, now you've just got to unpack it all and set up your laboratory.
-[x] Qhaysh Skunkworks: It would take careful study to unlock the secrets of the liquid. It would take considerably less time to find out if it can be made to burn, or explode, or do something militarily useful.
--[x]Ranald's Blessing
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Should have known the Witch Hunters already know as much. Lesser Evil indeed.
So this points to us probably wanting to put in Watch trainers and other prestigious items in the next couple of years. They want some glory.
But trainers are costly and in short supply while the army is on deployment, and so is the budget situation
Sounds like a botch Her first attempt went well enough, I feel like letting her try again.
Super vampire. Good odds that Van Hal will show up to kill the bastard, and so will Kasmir. I'm opting to go join them, but expanding our intelligence network deeper into Bundebad is a possibility if we want to strain our finance harder
And nothing of value was lost.
Family strain there for sure. Can't help her there.
...just how exactly is Anton doing this ?!
Strongly encouraged to do this after we actually learn how the EIC works.
The list of people in Sylvania who may well be vampires is just a list of the entire population of Sylvania, as well as a significant proportion of their livestock. One that appears to be playing along is actually less of a threat than the default assumption of any given Sylvanian.
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TimEd
Meteor maker
Can i convince you to shift the Ostermark vote to joining the front lines again? Seems to be gearing up for a mini boss battle atleast and Mathilde (and the dice) can hopefully turn all her frustration towards more productive pursuits.
Not keen on being within striking range of a vampire lord. Wannabe-Greatsword we might be but those things are freaking lethal.
By being an open and honest optimist. It confuses and charms at the same time.
