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Can Mathilde also hunt down the people who murdered Alric's family, Alric whether corrupted or not does not change the fact that, Alric's family was murdered and his family does deserve justice, and whoever murdered them should be imprisoned.
 
IIRC we shot one goblin boss with it, the nat100 one from Eight Peaks.
Framed the Skaven for it.
I'm pretty sure that was the revolver. We only got the Marksdwarf pistol afterwards because we realised the revolver wasn't that great for sniping, so we should get a weapon for sniping. Except we've never had to snipe ever since the Goblin Warboss, we've had to use rapid fire. So we always use the revolver, but never the Marksdwarf Pistol.
 
Can Mathilde also hunt down the people who murdered Alric's family, Alric whether corrupted or not does not change the fact that, Alric's family was murdered and his family does deserve justice, and whoever murdered them should be imprisoned.
You mean Alberich, right? The Haupt-Anderssen? And I thought the ones who murdered them were the Lahmian conspirators.
The Lahmians were the ones who did it yes. Everyone who was part of the conspiracy was either buried six feet under or in a Sigmarite vault. We took care of one of them. Probably one of the most pitiful ones too:
Dame Sofia Hoffman: Altdorf noble involved in the Lahmian conspiracy. Didn't know what she was getting into at first. Revealed all the information she knew to Mathilde before Mathilde killed her.
I should probably update the Characters of Divided Loyalties post. I think I'll wait for the conclusion of the arc to update Alberich, but Anton III should be included at least.
 
I was going to wait until someone made a post so I wouldn't be double posting, but I'm not patient enough to wait for more than a half hour. Anyways:
Anton Kiesinger II: Former Diplomat to Abelhelm and the Baron of Blutdorf for all intents and purposes as his father is settling down to retire. Gregarious, honest, kind and very likable, he's so nonthreatening that he achieves diplomatic miracles on the regular. Solved the Flensburg problem, hired Asarnil, negotiated outrageous trade deals, and he's currently sitting on both a Crossbow and Gun factory in his province, dominating Stirland's ranged weapon construction. Considers Mathilde his little sister. His aunt was a Jade Wizard who died in service. Recently adopted Anton III as his heir and decided marriage was not for him, even if he enjoys Reinhild's company.

Anton Kiesinger III: Anton II's first cousin twice removed and currently his adopted son. 14 year old former ensign in the First Imperial Navy in Altdorf. Always puts his best effort at everything and a generally serious and diligent person. It was his idea to name himself Anton.

Anton Kiesinger I: Anton's father and the former Baron of Blutdorf, boisterous, jolly and energetic old man who is dedicating his twilight years to terrorizing the animals of the Nattern Forest. Currently suffering from forgetfulness and possible dementia in his older age.
I added Anton III and updated the Antons. I will say that I truly don't like it when sons are named after the father and the father's still alive. Makes it so confusing. I understand Anton III wanted the name but he's making it more confusing.
Vicerine Cadaeth: A forest being and member of the council serving as the Wardens of Frost, in favor of outside contact. Served as the diplomatic figure to the Graf, Ar-Ulric and Mathilde, seeking to charm. Vicerine of Oldenlitz. Likely a Branch Nymph or Branchwraith as she has demonstrated significant space warping ability indicating strong magical presence. Possibly a combination between Elf and Spirit, as the Ward of Frost has some rumors surrounding the comingling of Elf and Spirit. Resides in an abandoned human settlement and holds a measure of curiousity in Mathilde's kind. Holds a degree of concern about the Waystones and knowledge of maintaining the Lornalim tributes. Calls the Lornalim her "children". Reasonably attractive by Mathilde's standards.

Frost Wardens: A pair of Elves (or at least they look like Elves) with a spiritual connection to each other similar to familiars but different. Perhaps they are spirits or spirit-elves. Bare, gleaming muscles and modesty covered by only a few leaves, they wield bows and guard the Ward of Frost. They speak in eery synchronisation and finish each other's sentences. Exact relation to each other and what they are is unknown.
I updated Cadaeth and added the unnamed Ward of Frost pair we met. Gave them the Frost Warden title because I'm not going to spend 30 minutes thinking of a more fitting title for the moment. I also took the opportunity to note that Cadaeth is hot af. These are the important details I take note of.
Pathos: Egrimm is perhaps a bit too eager to recount his wrongs.
I also noticed this being added to Dramatis Personae, which I did not see the last time I checked. Very fitting trait. I like you Horstmann but you're exhausting.
Romantic: Anton has resolved to only marry for love, and has grown a will of iron to make it happen.
I suppose this trait could do with an update? Don't know how it would be represented though. "Content"?
 
[X] Plan Hammer and Anvil
- [X] Scour the city (Longshanks)
- [X] Ready forces (Taalbaston Guard)

Hoping the dual front approach will improve our chances of catching him.
 
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[X] Plan Close the Noose

I don't see any value in speaking to Alric, he has the right to simply tell Mathilde to piss off and every reason to. Similarly we have no guarantee we can prevent Alric from getting credit so no point in talking to Mira, I don't want to try and promise something we can't deliver.

Our best bet for now is to gamble on finding him before the ritual, if that fails we bring in backup to guard the hunting lodge in case the target gets switched and personally stake out the spa. If Alric kills Alberich so be it, the plot is stopped and Heidi hasn't been involved. If Alric gets in trouble or Alberich starts trying to escape then we step in and take him out with prejudice.

[X] Plan Hammer and Anvil
- [X] Scour the city (Longshanks)
- [X] Ready forces (Witch Hunters)

Hoping the dual front approach will improve our chances of catching him.
Just FYI, the longshanks are the witch hunters:
[ ] Approach the local Witch Hunters
The Longshanks of Taal are a lot easier for Wizards to get along with than most Witch Hunters, and would know about strange goings-on in Talabheim.
 
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No need to help Alric he seems to have the situation in hand.
Heidi has a really low chance of being implicated
So trying to gank the cultist before he try to kill someone else (and stealing Alric thunder) look to be the better option.
And I think it's totally would be a Grey Wizard thing to kill the cultist before he finish the ritual and only then inform Alric we were helping him^^

[x] Plan Close the Noose
- [x] Scour the city: The Longshanks
- [x] Research: Alberich's form
 
Content: After resolving only to marry for love, Anton has found his life no worse for a lack of marriage, and is content for it to remain that way.
Anton's Romantic trait changed to Content. This is nice. Boney's done a wonderful job in making me invested in a fictional character that we meet so infrequently these days.
 
[X] Plan Close the Noose

I don't see any value in speaking to Alric, he has the right to simply tell Mathilde to piss off and every reason to. Similarly we have no guarantee we can prevent Alric from getting credit so no point in talking to Mira, I don't want to try and promise something we can't deliver.

Our best bet for now is to gamble on finding him before the ritual, if that fails we bring in backup to guard the hunting lodge in case the target gets switched and personally stake out the spa. If Alric kills Alberich so be it, the plot is stopped and Heidi hasn't been involved. If Alric gets in trouble or Alberich starts trying to escape then we step in and take him out with prejudice.


Just FYI, the longshanks are the witch hunters:
Oh, for some reason I thought they were a knightly order. Edited, thank you.
 
Oh, for some reason I thought they were a knightly order. Edited, thank you.
Witch Hunters technically count as a Knightly Order, even if calling themselves that would get them side eyed by horse riding knights:
The Holy Order of the Templars of Sigmar are a Holy Order empowered sort of by the Cult of Sigmar and sort of by the Emperor, so it is not technically incorrect for them to call themselves knights, but it probably would get them side-eyed by all the guys who actually do ride around on horses in heavy armour.
The Longshanks are also often called "Templars", which is basically a term for a religous knight and is often used as a term for religous Knightly Orders like Knights of the White Wolf. I can fully understand why one would think the Longshanks are knights. It's just that they don't ride horses and because they're Taalite they disdain metal armor and the like. The word "Knight" is very confusing as Boney has pointed out before.
 
[X] Plan Ambush
-[X] Ready forces: Longshanks
-[X] Renegotiate with Mira

I was initially against Renegotiating with Mira, but DragonParadox's point of the value of ensuring that our story is heard first as security against Heidi being implicated in a ritual of vengeance convinced me.
 
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[] Plan Ambush
-[ ] Ready forces: Longshanks
-[ ] Renegotiate with Mira

Ok I think we should just bring in more forces and just ambush the coming attack. Negotiate with Mira and get some more light wizards or something. Bring in the longshanks because of chaos.
I agree with Nurgle- hey why is that waiter wearing a funny buckle hat-
 
So it does seem like we underestimated Alric, who has a perfectly good reason for defending the specific members of the Unfahigers he is defending, and I also think that he has a good reason for doing so without involving the authorities: if he does believe Heidi is behind the murders he might be worried about approaching any offical authority, as the Empress is perfectly capable of subverting them. He's wrong, if that's what he believes, but it's an understandable mistake and it paints him in a more positive light than if he's just wanting all the glory for himself.

As for the vote, I'll just like to remind everyone that the renegotiate with Mira action won't get us Light wizards. We will need a seperate action for that, so anyone who wants to ask Mira for reinforcements should also include an action for actually getting said reinforcements.

[X] Plan Close the Noose
[X] Plan Hammer and Anvil
[X] Plan: Find him
 
AHAHAHAHA! Yes, you go Anton! You go find that happiness!

And now you've brought us another child to Godmother,yes, this pleases Omegahugger!

Also, with Anton's return on screen, all we need is Wilhelmina and Kasmir and we have the full Stirland Gang special back in business. Maybe the Gryphon Wood will include Wilhelmina in the beginning as part of the EIC action, and it would be nice if Kasmir somehow got in here. I miss that guy. Murderhobo Supreme.
Well, not quite the full Stirland Gang special.

Markus isn't here, after all.
(... Okay, Stirland being Stirland means there is a nonzero chance he will come out sword swinging anytime, but those odds of that happening are comparable to the Necromancy faction winning a vote)
 
So it does seem like we underestimated Alric, who has a perfectly good reason for defending the specific members of the Unfahigers he is defending, and I also think that he has a good reason for doing so without involving the authorities: if he does believe Heidi is behind the murders he might be worried about approaching any offical authority, as the Empress is perfectly capable of subverting them. He's wrong, if that's what he believes, but it's an understandable mistake and it paints him in a more positive light than if he's just wanting all the glory for himself.
I also think that it serves as a reminder to not underestimate Alric. While he was contributed to more than his fair share of major disasters, and has multiple personal failings, he is the Lord Patriarch and ex supreme Patriarch for a reason.
 
[X] Plan: Find him
-[X] Approach Alric directly
-[X] Scour the city: The Longshanks

Yeah this makes sense then, Alric is still after all working for the benefit of the Empire and killing Albreich is a far better result than just negating the ritual as the guy has proven to be an enemy to the Empire.

This approach has two Grey wizards go after him, along with an incredibly skilled light wizard if there's further daemon shenanigans. People shouldn't underestimate someone this skilled at rituals, that they don't have other things in their back pocket they can also bring out.
 
AHAHAHAHA! Yes, you go Anton! You go find that happiness!

And now you've brought us another child to Godmother,yes, this pleases Omegahugger!


Well, not quite the full Stirland Gang special.

Markus isn't here, after all.
(... Okay, Stirland being Stirland means there is a nonzero chance he will come out sword swinging anytime, but those odds of that happening are comparable to the Necromancy faction winning a vote)
I feel bad for Markus. Mathilde hasn't spared a single thought his way in essentially more than a decade, when I distinctly remember the first roll we had to determine our teacher gave us a near crit and the description was that Mathilde had acquired another dad.

That dad is dead and Mathilde doesn't even consider him anymore.
 
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