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Dany was busy, she just helped Lady Saenena hunt for her children's souls through the Astral Plane.
As far as I can tell she doesn't have any free time throughout the month with the Conclave and various fights coming up.
A Sword Without a Hilt: A Song of Ice and Fire/D&D 3.5 Crossover
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As far as I can tell she doesn't have any free time throughout the month with the Conclave and various fights coming up.
That was part of an earlier iteration of the phrase, will fix
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Yeah, but sending her to guide Shireen in her dreams is rather important, considering what lurks there.
He should get some NA, too.
Wooden.
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I don't see why we shouldn't mention it to Dany. We just haven't done it yet.
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So wait @DragonParadox you said souls were being used to lure people into the dreadnought? How many souls were there and can we find powerful mages/anyone important from them?
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There were dozens but the moment the dreadnought was downed they passed on. The only reason Aelor and Aenie could be recovered was that their mother had made soul stones that would resonate with them specifically.
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...Oh well I guess next time we should have a soul vase ready then. That is somewhat disappointing. On the bright side we have more people from Valyria.
Good night guys see you all in the morning as we move on to dealing with the Lantern bearers and the Citadel or at least learning about them.
Goldfish
Friendly Spider-Fish Abomination
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Updated plan, this time with more details, a lot of truth Baelor can hopefully handle, and color coding to break up the wall of text.
Thoughts and suggestions?
[X] "I am here in Old Town for the Conclave, just like so many others. Whereas the cultists of Tiamat seek to corrupt the Faith of the Seven for their insatiable goddess and the Deep Ones appear to seek to control it for there own twisted ends, I aim to do nothing less than irrevocably splinter the Faith of the Seven."
-[X] "The Faith once served to unite the warring kingdoms of Westeros in a manner which superseded the petty squabbles between neighboring realms. Now, however, the Faith has become a stifling presence which, if left unchecked, would leave the realm not only unprepared for the trials and tribulations that are yet to come, but nearly defenseless against them."
--[X] "Most Devout Septon Kyle is a tool of the Tyrells. It is his goal to convince the Conclave that it is acceptable for Fey to wed humans as part of a ploy to allow a marriage between a Fey King and Margery Tyrell. I could care less about who the girl marries as part of Mace's desperate scrabbling for legitimacy through intermarriage with royalty, except..." Go on to explain what we have learned of the Reach Fey and their intentions to turn the breadbasket of Westeros into a literal Faerie Tale, sans free will. "The situation is only made worse when you discover the Tyrells are not blind to the machinations of the Court of Stars yet continue to deal with them, expecting to turn the situation to their advantage, possibly at the expense of all who live within the Reach."
--[X] "Most Devout Ollidor is an obvious tool of Tywin Lannister. I worry not overmuch about his agenda, save that it likely aims to further entrench the Lannisters into the power structure of the kingdom, like a tick burrowed so deeply it must be cut from a hound's flesh." Explain the basics of what we have learned about Tywin, that he binds mages in virtual slavery, and that there is strong evidence he has used similar tactics, perhaps even outright enchantment, to control many of his banner lords.
--[X] "Elder Septa Maer means well, but her disdain for magic is a threat to the continued well being of Westeros which cannot be ignored. You no doubt know some of what waits at the edge of existence, or even further, to prey upon humanity. Without magic to combat such forces, we would be lost, little more than cattle and playthings for monsters beyond counting."
--[X] "And we cannot forget Brother Lucan, a fanatic and the supposed Chosen of the Father with a mission to destroy me, all while preaching against the practice of magic, save for those who swear themselves to his gods. He not only seeks to outlaw magic, but to once more raise the Faith Militant in order to persecute all who would gainsay his interpretation of the Seven Pointed Star."
-[X] "It is all too likely that, should these disparate factions manage to align, there will be war. A Holy War in name, but a civil war in practice. This cannot be allowed to come to pass, for the strength of Westeros must not be spent so frivolously, not when Demons, Devils, Deep Ones and all manner of monsters are waiting for us to falter. And worst of all...Winter is coming." Explain the threat posed by the Others, against which all other foes pale in comparison.
--[X] "Why else do you think I have not already retaken the Iron Throne? Do not mistake this for idle boasting, Baelor Hightower; if I did not care for the lives which would surely be lost in the endeavor, lives which would be better spent in the defense of humanity itself, Westeros could be mine within a week and all meaningful opposition crushed before month's end.
[X] If Baelor seems willing to share after our revelations, ask him the following questions;
-[X] What can he tell us in detail about the various disasters that have plagued Oldtown since magic's awakenings? This is asking for a brief chronological history of the disasters and how each one was resolved.
--[X] In particular what can he tell us of what he knows about the Deep Ones' incursions?
---[X] What kinds have been spotted?
---[X] Does he know who leads various branches?
---[X] Does he have knowledge of where various fortresses are located?
---[X] What active plots is he aware of?
-[X] Aside from the Lantern Bearers and the heroes on Greyshield, are there any other notables in the Reach who have shown the strength to stand against the dark?
-[X] Regarding the Court of Stars, what fey princes is he aware of he operate within his territory, and what is their disposition? (alongside basic questions on loot, deeds, known pacts, etc.)
-[X] What can he tell us about the Underdark entrance under the Hightower?
--[X] What creatures lurk there? How strong are they?
--[X] What threat of invasion is there?
-[X] Ask about the Lantern Bearers
--[X] Ask for more details on their general makeup, their numbers, the strength of their members (what class they have), what equipment they have, etc.
--[X] Ask what aid the Lantern Bearers would like. Hypothetical for the moment since you need to determine what you can spare, but the organization does good work, and the Deep Ones are enemies to all.
Thoughts and suggestions?
[X] "I am here in Old Town for the Conclave, just like so many others. Whereas the cultists of Tiamat seek to corrupt the Faith of the Seven for their insatiable goddess and the Deep Ones appear to seek to control it for there own twisted ends, I aim to do nothing less than irrevocably splinter the Faith of the Seven."
-[X] "The Faith once served to unite the warring kingdoms of Westeros in a manner which superseded the petty squabbles between neighboring realms. Now, however, the Faith has become a stifling presence which, if left unchecked, would leave the realm not only unprepared for the trials and tribulations that are yet to come, but nearly defenseless against them."
--[X] "Most Devout Septon Kyle is a tool of the Tyrells. It is his goal to convince the Conclave that it is acceptable for Fey to wed humans as part of a ploy to allow a marriage between a Fey King and Margery Tyrell. I could care less about who the girl marries as part of Mace's desperate scrabbling for legitimacy through intermarriage with royalty, except..." Go on to explain what we have learned of the Reach Fey and their intentions to turn the breadbasket of Westeros into a literal Faerie Tale, sans free will. "The situation is only made worse when you discover the Tyrells are not blind to the machinations of the Court of Stars yet continue to deal with them, expecting to turn the situation to their advantage, possibly at the expense of all who live within the Reach."
--[X] "Most Devout Ollidor is an obvious tool of Tywin Lannister. I worry not overmuch about his agenda, save that it likely aims to further entrench the Lannisters into the power structure of the kingdom, like a tick burrowed so deeply it must be cut from a hound's flesh." Explain the basics of what we have learned about Tywin, that he binds mages in virtual slavery, and that there is strong evidence he has used similar tactics, perhaps even outright enchantment, to control many of his banner lords.
--[X] "Elder Septa Maer means well, but her disdain for magic is a threat to the continued well being of Westeros which cannot be ignored. You no doubt know some of what waits at the edge of existence, or even further, to prey upon humanity. Without magic to combat such forces, we would be lost, little more than cattle and playthings for monsters beyond counting."
--[X] "And we cannot forget Brother Lucan, a fanatic and the supposed Chosen of the Father with a mission to destroy me, all while preaching against the practice of magic, save for those who swear themselves to his gods. He not only seeks to outlaw magic, but to once more raise the Faith Militant in order to persecute all who would gainsay his interpretation of the Seven Pointed Star."
-[X] "It is all too likely that, should these disparate factions manage to align, there will be war. A Holy War in name, but a civil war in practice. This cannot be allowed to come to pass, for the strength of Westeros must not be spent so frivolously, not when Demons, Devils, Deep Ones and all manner of monsters are waiting for us to falter. And worst of all...Winter is coming." Explain the threat posed by the Others, against which all other foes pale in comparison.
--[X] "Why else do you think I have not already retaken the Iron Throne? Do not mistake this for idle boasting, Baelor Hightower; if I did not care for the lives which would surely be lost in the endeavor, lives which would be better spent in the defense of humanity itself, Westeros could be mine within a week and all meaningful opposition crushed before month's end.
[X] If Baelor seems willing to share after our revelations, ask him the following questions;
-[X] What can he tell us in detail about the various disasters that have plagued Oldtown since magic's awakenings? This is asking for a brief chronological history of the disasters and how each one was resolved.
--[X] In particular what can he tell us of what he knows about the Deep Ones' incursions?
---[X] What kinds have been spotted?
---[X] Does he know who leads various branches?
---[X] Does he have knowledge of where various fortresses are located?
---[X] What active plots is he aware of?
-[X] Aside from the Lantern Bearers and the heroes on Greyshield, are there any other notables in the Reach who have shown the strength to stand against the dark?
-[X] Regarding the Court of Stars, what fey princes is he aware of he operate within his territory, and what is their disposition? (alongside basic questions on loot, deeds, known pacts, etc.)
-[X] What can he tell us about the Underdark entrance under the Hightower?
--[X] What creatures lurk there? How strong are they?
--[X] What threat of invasion is there?
-[X] Ask about the Lantern Bearers
--[X] Ask for more details on their general makeup, their numbers, the strength of their members (what class they have), what equipment they have, etc.
--[X] Ask what aid the Lantern Bearers would like. Hypothetical for the moment since you need to determine what you can spare, but the organization does good work, and the Deep Ones are enemies to all.
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egoo
Totally Not Creating Problems Where None Existed
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- Russia
Goldfish
Friendly Spider-Fish Abomination
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- Formerly of the Far Realm
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- ?????????
All right this will be more than enough to convince him, provided he doesn't pass out in fear of what is to come. Also a though came into my head. Smoky confinement is basically the Mafuba from Dragon Ball.
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- Brazil
It is a very nice degradê, I will admit. Soothing and yet distinct.
Real craftsmanship.
enigma1995
Gentleman Beholder
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I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING
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[X] Wherein Viserys Targaryen Terrifies A Man Having A Mid-Life Crisis
-[X] While staring at your cup of tea to use a bit of casual mastery over flame to reheat it, softly wonder aloud: "Do you desire a comforting lie, like so many others, or do you want to be burdened with the truth as I have been?" Cut him off initially with a look. You have been fighting for three years against fear and horror. You have conquered both. You have sacrificed so much upon the altar of necessity, and gain as much or more, if you count the good friends who stood beside you all the while and held back the madness you know deep in your bones could have claimed you in full, in another time or place. Baelor has had none of that. He has not faced foes wielding blades of fear or dread. He has not stood against Gods and stared Hell in the face and spat defiance. He may have held fast against the storm, but he has not cut a wake through it as you have, nor could he do more than grip as tightly as he can not to be swept away in it. So if he thinks to tell you that he is insulted by the implication that he couldn't handle the truth, or that it's his responsibility to do something about it, he can stop right there and take a different tack, because no Lord in Westeros has shown themselves to be prepared for the truth, and fewer still can handle it without going mad.
-[X] If he swallows pride, or just truly knows he's in way over his head, the Comforting Lie wearing silken Truth: "I care only for the absolute destruction of enemies of mankind and their allies. I will destroy slavers until they are as dust. I will eradicate monsters like vermin. And I will cleanse corruption so that the people might finally know peace. What more does any man need to know?"
--[X] Questions for this path:
-[X] What can he tell us in detail about the various disasters that have plagued Oldtown since magic's awakenings? This is asking for a brief chronological history of the disasters and how each one was resolved.
--[X] In particular what can he tell us of what he knows about the Deep Ones' incursions?
---[X] What kinds have been spotted?
---[X] Does he know who leads various branches?
---[X] Does he have knowledge of where various fortresses are located?
---[X] What active plots is he aware of?
-[X] Aside from the Lantern Bearers and the heroes on Greyshield, are there any other notables in the Reach who have shown the strength to stand against the dark?
-[X] Regarding the Court of Stars, what fey princes is he aware of he operate within his territory, and what is their disposition? (alongside basic questions on loot, deeds, known pacts, etc.)
-[X] What can he tell us about the Underdark entrance under the Hightower?
--[X] What creatures lurk there? How strong are they?
--[X] What threat of invasion is there?
-[X] If he insists on the truth, bare a smile that does not reach your eyes: "Very well." Baelor Hightower has a host of advantages over any other Lord you could let the veil behind your acts and motivations fall before, the best mixture of competence and sanity as much as comprehension of the changes to the world that truly matter with the ability to keep in mind the limitations of the Lords of Westeros as much as their highest virtues. Let him be the test case.
-[X] Full disclosure. He asked for it. "House Tyrell had sought to bargain for the safeguarding of what they have gained from three centuries of prosperity not wholly their own, the abeyance of legitimate claims of their loyal vassals in exchange for the support of those who had originally guaranteed it, and for all of the rampant scheming and politicking I have seen here in the Reach as much as anywhere else in Westeros, before I took an open hand in matters at the least, most would have followed them to war or the peace table if they had simply paid heed to their needs and obligations. They did not. They did not in the Usurper's War, and refused to see bitter fruit be plucked from the outcome, the loss of influence or further decline. They did not when the Fair Folk came and threw their Kingdom into chaos. When the stakes rose with the awakening of magic, their caution was not raised to match the potential threat. They did not make the sacrifices required to ensure peace for those bound unto them in turn. Instead their ambition was merely fed like master to faithful hunting hound by hand, bloated like a fat tick, until it can only and inevitably burst. They sold out the Reach to deathless Fey, and I do not mean they merely jumped deeply into bed with them, but surrendered all agency or control of their lives and banner men in full."
--[X] Leave nothing out. The seeking of the Crown of Flowers, to raise an even more powerful Fey Lord above himself for retaining even the merest scrap of influence over the Reach, even as the Court of Stars as a whole hopes to shape the Kingdom into a woven tapestry of narrative and figment, turning men into barely thinking puppets and they into the architects of Fate itself. No choices matter. Virtues are as worthwhile as sins, for there to be a story there must always be a virtuous man to oppose the dastard and the villain. There is no light of reason. There is no hope of peace. Only cyclical beginnings and endings. Neither time, nor armies or even dragons would have a hope of changing any of that before all who now live in the Reach would have long since faded away into the tales they so love, hollow fragments of Fey glory.
---[X] House Tyrell had only managed to be better than some men of influence in Westeros by virtue of damning millions to a type of purgatory instead of Hell. For all their wealth and power, when left to their games unsupervised, that is the best that can be said. All supporting details necessary are provided, the involvement of the Florents, of Devils who were left to do as they pleased by uncaring Fey masters, and the temerity of House Tyrell to dither over marriage prospects under the very roof that held host to agents of the Master of Minauros, who had cleaned out their coffers for all intents and purposes and who now at this very moment owe you a million and more Marks, and a Raven with interest to boot.
-[X] You don't even give him much time to digest any of this, not really, forging onward: "Even while this occurs, the servants of the Seven such as Lucan have proven to either be enormously ignorant, or extremely malicious, neither detail of which is flattering its own right. But outright damning when it would lead to the torch and the sword raised against their fellow man, for all the myriad threats and however much they counter and maneuver against each other and circle like sharks, that when fear and blood reigns, they have already won."
---[X] You speak of the Deep Ones, who he knows well, but more than he could possibly know, the dozens of fortresses and strongholds beyond the reach of the Lords of Westeros, two of which you have shattered and not without cost, and a war you have stopped from pursuing because you were then a Prince of a Thousand Enemies and one more could bide their time. Time which is indeed running out. Lost ruins where fleshcraft that would make ancient Valyrians run screaming in terror lives renewed. Of making mages prisoners in their own body while hallowing it out and letting something else in.
----[X] You speak on, of the march of Winter, how all this and more that Lucan would incite as he howls for bloody crusade and pogrom against those with which the stability and security of the realm is contingent, of how even if these many foes did not triumph before the fall of Dusk, inevitably Night would come, and he would have doomed them all. This isn't possibility. This isn't chance. This isn't misfortune. This is inevitable. Winter is Coming.
-[X] Enjoy another, stiffer drink pulled from your cloak, and amiably talk about pedestrian things, of how House Lannister and the High Septon sharing around gold and favors like venereal diseases to Most Devout and Septons 'fairly' bought, of how a man can be so damnably prideful to grasp for more than he already holds while screaming at the mages he makes literal slaves of to fight harder and ward away the horrors who hound him, or else waste time girding his host with weapons to use against not these things howling in the night, but against Dragons who care more for scouring the world of them. Then smile pleasantly and say: "Was that sufficient, my Lord?"
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[X] Goldfish
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- Castle
Nice touch with the faulty gold for the last one... Too much color on both votes tho 
[X] Crake
[X] Crake
Crake
I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING
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- USA
Nice touch with the faulty gold for the last one... Too much color on both votes tho
[X] Crake
It's literally the only way to get Goldfish to read anything.
I have... experience. In such matters.
OCD is a real problem, please do not spread shame of it!