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Rihaku said:
Ember didn't have Flame's bloodline, no one but he and his sister do. It was a freak accident engineered by thousands of years of labor on Anys' part.
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Aren't those two things sorta... contradictions in terms? I mean, how was it a freak accident if it was engineered by thousands of years of labor? Even if the particular outcome was random... it was still engineered so it wasn't an accident?
 
There is this suspicious certainty in the Fade Away write-in implying that if Anys knows where we are (in Luseng), then she will inexorably hunt us down and kill us, and there is nothing we can do about it. When we are a Realm-wide hero chosen of the Dragons in the middle of a rich Satrapy we just saved and an army we fought alongside. If she openly moves against Ulysiian at that point, chances are she'll have a civil war on her hands.

And of course the is the issue of the time necessary to implement the Fade Away plan compared to the straightforward Luseng option. It's a race against the clock to get a large enough power-base, in quantity or quality, before Anys finishes grooming Flame. Which is why Luseng is a good choice - she personally directs us at our future allies. There is no uncertainty of the result, like trying to team up with Lunars, or time wasted finding and negotiating with them. The enemy forces are already on route, all his focus can be directed on that one point.
 
Gerrou said:
There is this suspicious certainty in the Fade Away write-in implying that if Anys knows where we are (in Luseng), then she will inexorably hunt us down and kill us, and there is nothing we can do about it. When we are a Realm-wide hero chosen of the Dragons in the middle of a rich Satrapy we just saved and an army we fought alongside. If she openly moves against Ulysiian at that point, chances are she'll have a civil war on her hands.

And of course the is the issue of the time necessary to implement the Fade Away plan compared to the straightforward Luseng option. It's a race against the clock to get a large enough power-base, in quantity or quality, before Anys finishes grooming Flame. Which is why Luseng is a good choice - she personally directs us at our future allies. There is no uncertainty of the result, like trying to team up with Lunars, or time wasted finding and negotiating with them. The enemy forces are already on route, all his focus can be directed on that one point.
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What allies do you expect to find in Luseng?
The Resources literally comes down to a army of mooks . Even if we invest hugely into them, Exalted like Polemgaos slaughters even Tiger Warriors by the thousands.
I would probably prioritize getting a circle of Exalted over an army at this point.
 
Alectai said:
Ugh, now I have to Write Something In to counter the Cavalier Write In...
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Don't worry comrade! While I was momentarily swayed, I'm already currently writing my own Counter-Omake to support Luseng. Though if you can, additional support would still be appreciated.

EDIT: As would the XP, as always.
 
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Hrm, I had an idea what I wanted to write, but it doesn't seem to be translating to actual writing.

Disappointing :(
 
VanusDraco said:
What allies do you expect to find in Luseng?
The Resources literally comes down to a army of mooks . Even if we invest hugely into them, Exalted like Polemgaos slaughters even Tiger Warriors by the thousands.
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Resources from the "rich in resources" region, for instance? And national recognition. Take tefuge in audacity, become a symbol of Dragon-Blooded glory, the hero the Realm deserves!
 
VanusDraco said:
What allies do you expect to find in Luseng?
The Resources literally comes down to a army of mooks . Even if we invest hugely into them, Exalted like Polemgaos slaughters even Tiger Warriors by the thousands.
I would probably prioritize getting a circle of Exalted over an army at this point.
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The Dragon-Blooded garrison? It is a Realm Satrapy, you know, no matter how beleaguered. Such a prosperous area would have likely been a prestigious posting, with several circles assigned to administrate and defend it.
 
Reckless_Sun said:
Rihaku likes to kill off the females to give us advantages. Remember how Nio died? That will be Lea at the hands of the hmk.
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... what? First of all, Lea dying is hardly an advantage, and second that seems like a rather thin argument for Lea's demise. Nio was hardly an Elder Lunar and one incident does not a pattern make.
Alectai said:
Hrm, I had an idea what I wanted to write, but it doesn't seem to be translating to actual writing.

Disappointing :(
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What was the idea, out of curiosity? I might be able to give it a spin.
 
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    • Orm Embar said:
    ... what? First of all, Lea dying is hardly an advantage, and second that seems like a rather thin argument for Lea's demise. Nio was hardly an Elder Lunar and one incident does not a pattern make.

    What was the idea, out of curiosity? I might be able to give it a spin.
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    Perspective of a sergeant on the front lines of stopping one of those two behemoths, expecting to get murdered, before ULYSSIAN INTERRUPT butchers them, promotes him to lieutenant after getting brought up to date, then him heading off again after giving orders and deflecting an abyssal arrow and going chasing after the one responsible.
     
    People are still underesimating the Infernal duo. Owing a huge favor to them with a flimsy hope that they won't ask for anything troublesome in return is insane. The last time we attempted a persuation on Ayala (which was, like, a turn ago), she effortlessly steam-rolled it. This time our position will be The fact that they would be our only choice for the plan to work would place us at a harsh disadvantage in fabor negotiations in the first place. This one is a clear disadvantage over a Satrapy.
     
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