Sim the Ineluctable

Saturday, May 12th, Remnants Acquisitions regular meeting, the Tavern, Remnant Base ((AKA the Guild Hall)), 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. IMPORTANT: For tonight's mission level 80 and Path of Fire are required. If you want to RP with Remnants Acquisitions but can't meet the requirements, contact @Sim the Ineluctable or @SirenRae and we'll find a convenient time to RP with you during the week. We have received notice from Captain Rahim of the Amnoon Cavaliers of major progress in determining the location of the subduing and training of veteran hydras in linking up psychically/magically with Forged cannon -- giving the cannon much increased range and power. We first encountered these cannon outside Amnoon itself when agent Aurtorus agreed to help Rahim learn more about them. Subsequently, we succeeded in destroying the cannon there and deeper in Elona, but never located the center where the hydras were kept and trained. We are expecting further, specific information at any time. When it arrives, a major expedition of Dreadnought level will be launched. Metis Ashfall, Centurion, Section Chief of Reconnaissance. ________________________  Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, May 5th , the Tavern, Remnant Base ((AKA the Guild Hall)), 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. A Mystery Event Brought to you by Exoniensis, RP Officer and Master of Mystery. Join us and find out what's in store. Centurion Metis Ashfall, Ash Legion Chief of Reconnaissance Section ________________________  Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, April 28th , the Tavern, Remnant Base ((AKA the Guild Hall)), 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. Remnants Acquisitions is holding a regular meeting this evening. We have a number of requests for our services and a mission is certain to take place. Its nature will depend on the available agents. Details will be provided in the briefing. Combat is certain. Centurion Metis Ashfall, Ash Legion, Chief of Reconnaissance Section ________________________  Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, April 21st, Remnant Base (AKA the Guild Hall) Tavern, 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. IMPORTANT: For tonight's mission level 80 is recommended. If you want to RP with Remnants Acquisitions and this level is too high for you, contact @Sim the Ineluctable or @SirenRae and we'll find a convenient time to RP with you during the week. (( As P. Mignon slid out of her alcove in the Secretary's Office headed for the back stairs she glanced at the back at Section Chief Metis, slouched on the plush carpet around the fire-pit, head down over maps and papers. "Yes, P?" Mignon blinked. "You startled me." "I don't have to be completely immersed in my work," Metis turned and replied with a grin. "Good to know," Mignon said, smiling and walking over. "How's it going?" She perched on the edge of a couch. "Frustrating. Nothing seems worth doing. . . . I hate leaving a battlefield to the enemy," Metis added. "But I suppose something will turn up, and we can respond to it. It's never dull for long here." A moment passed. "If it feels unfinished to you, why not go back?" Now the Charr blinked, and looked pensive for a moment. "We could," Metis said, giving a nod. "There is word a new recruit's coming, with some experience in that area. Might give us the edge we need." Notes began to flow from her pen, and a pleased look graced her face. "Thank you, P." )) _____________________ Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

IMPORTANT: For tonight's mission to Silverwastes level 80 is recommended. If you want to RP with Remnants Acquisitions and this level is too high for you, contact @Sim the Ineluctable or @SirenRae and we'll find a convenient time to RP with you during the week. Saturday, April 14th, Remnant Base (AKA the Guild Hall) tavern, 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. This mission is in response to the following: Deer Remnants, Hiya! Skritt know Remnants, yes, good. Bandits here, bad men. Attack Picaroon Scratch, hurt skritt. Renmants come? Help skritt? Remnants help skritt before, kill bandits, bad leafy men, grey ears, fire trolls. Help skritt again pllese. Singed, Rikker _____________________ Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

IMPORTANT: Tonight's mission requires level 80 and the Path of Fire expansion. If you want to RP with Remnants Acquisitions but don't currently have a level 80 character or the Path of Fire expansion, contact @Sim the Ineluctable or @SirenRae and we'll find a convenient time during the week. Next Saturday will have no requirements. Saturday, March 24th, Elon Riverlands, 8 PM - 10 PM Eastern. This is a support mission, part of a program to encourage advanced training by our agents ((in an RP context)). _____________________ Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, March 17th , Tavern, Remnant Base ((the Guild Hall)), 8 pm -10 PM Eastern. Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

IMPORTANT: Tonight's mission requires level 80 and the Path of Fire expansion. If you don't have an appropriate character but want to RP with us, Don't give up -- Contact @Sim the Ineluctable or @SirenRae and we'll work something out, either for tonight or in the next few days. Saturday, March 10th , Tavern, Remnant Base ((the Guild Hall)), 8 pm -10 PM Eastern. We have received a report from Secretary Duckling, currently in Elona, of serious interference in major trade routes and supply lines by raiding parties and cannon fire from a Forged fort to the west of the Sifuri Sand Sea. She has requested Dreadnought support. In addition, Captain Rahim of the Amnoon Cavaliers is sending an artillery researcher to accompany us, in the hope of learning how the Forged have recently increased the range of their cannon. Centurion Metis Ashfall, Section Chief, Reconnaissance _______________________ Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, March 3rd , Tavern, Remnant Base ((the Guild Hall)), 8-10 PM Eastern. Remnants Acquisitions is an organization dedicated to opposing the Elder Dragons, their minions, and those who would take advantage of the chaos they bring. We are currently expanding our numbers in order to deal with increasing demand for our services. If this opportunity appeals to you, come to our regular meeting ((8:00 PM Eastern, Saturday night)), or speak to any of our senior Agents for more information. We look forward to meeting you. Karen Duckling Secretary of Remnants Acquisitions P. Mignon, Assistant to the Secretary KD/pm

Saturday, February 24th, Tavern, Remnant Base ((Guild Hall)), 8-10 PM Eastern. What has gone before (Action Report, February 17th): Tomb the Dwarf apologized for his suicidally reckless leadership in the victory over the Claw of Jormag. Then, in a series of startling admissions, he explained that "the Dwarf" is more than a cognomen; it's a half-truth. He is the child of a Norn father and a Dwarf mother . . . and, yes, much older than he looks. He gave no real explanation for his aging, and seemed to have none. His mother was a Stone Summit dwarf, and secretly a member of Brotherhood of the Dragon. She was exiled by the Deldrimmor dwarves, and then by the Stone Summit for miscegenation. Living in the northwest Far Shiverpeaks and unaware of Jalis' Great Rite, the effect on her was much delayed. Eventually, however, the power of the spell and the Great Dwarf mind reached even that far, and Tomb (by then a young teenager) had to watch his mother slowly lost to him, changed into a part of the Great Dwarf and called underground to join the petrified dwarves. The process took decades. Tomb assumed he was immune. He was wrong. This was the permanent change that had been slowly affecting him. He revealed all this in fear that, if not, soon he would be unable to. The request of Owl's Havroun to retrieve the Sacred Totem seemed a fitting way to end the life he knew, but he had failed at that task. ((More to come.)) ((Join us at 8:00 PM Eastern for casual RP that may lead us to northeast Blazeridge Steppes.)) _______________ Sim the Indefinite

Saturday, February 17th, Solitude Waypoint (Wayfarer Foothills), 8-10 PM Eastern. What has gone before (February 10th): When Luna Blu, Wynn of the Snow, and Tomb the Dwarf met in the Council Chamber, the stocky Norn revenant told of an experience in the Mists, whence he sought information. Owl's Havroun appeared to him and confirmed their worst fears of what the possessors of the Sacred Totem could do to him, and might do with what they learned. The potential of Svanir, or worse, Icebrood, being able to travel to and from the Mists without a portal was too dreadful to contemplate. And Zyrre, expected to have new information, was late. Quite late. When he did stumble in, he was pale, bloody, breathing hard, and nearly hysterical. "I found it ... and then the Beast of Jormag attacked me and took it. He's going to give it to his master, the Claw of Jormag!" Questions flew at the Asuran -- Found where? How did the Beast defeat the deceptively capable thief? How did he know the Beast's plans? -- but Zyrre parried the inquisition with urgings to pursue the Claw and Tomb, normally a person of careful deliberation, snapped at the information like a starving barracuda. Disregarding an interruption of Raiimi, a long-absent agent bearing a message on a different matter, he drove the squad in pursuit of first the Beast and then the Claw. A stop at the Beast's last known location was of no avail, as was sighting the Claw over Njordstead, where it dropped corrupted ice, spawning numerous Icebrood. Despite Tomb's shouted challenges and the Remnants' destruction of the ice and its minions, the Claw flew northeast, to its favorite haunt. Tomb resumed the pursuit. Wynn looked over at Luna and asked, "Is he usually like this?" "No," said Luna. By the time Tomb, Zyrre (a surprise volunteer), and Luna entered Frostgorge Sound, Raiimi and Wynn had been left behind. Luckily Erin was able to catch up as they sought for information on the Claw's whereabouts. The Claw was, in fact, flying into a trap laid by the Pact, including cannon and other siege weapons. In such a battle, even the leader of Remnants Dreadnoughts, the vastly experienced Luna Blu, and two others (plus Zyrre) would be a minor contribution, yet on they rode flat-out. Even Erin, after boasting that she would eschew her rifle and shoot her pistols right in the Claw's mouth, subsided as they neared the impending battle. Lightning, natural and Dragonborn, flickered and struck constantly, doubly deafening the Pact cannoneers, but they soon succeeded in forcing the Claw to land. By now, pale Tomb had ceased even to notice his comrades. Shouting curses at the Claw and King Jalis, he laid about with favorite hammer at the Claw's minions. Luna, Erin, and to a lesser extent Zyrre struggled to follow Tomb's erratic path, doing their best to help him survive the blind risks he took. "Berserk?" panted Erin, wrapping cloth around her hand on the rifle's barrel. Luna, finishing a greatsword spin in the gut of an Icebrood champion, looked up calmly and shook her head. "That's not rage. It's something else." Then a path opened up, for just a moment, directly to the Claw's underbelly. Tomb flew down it, followed by Zyrre popping out of stealth. Luna and Erin were too late to follow, the Architect in a clot of Icebrood veterans, and Erin hard put to find a clear line of sight under the Dragon. No soft underbelly this, scaled and cold ... oh, so cold. Tomb called repeatedly on the skills of Jalis the dwarf king, skills of dwarven combat and the Great Rite to attack and defend. Even these and dodging skills pressed to a maximum barely kept Tomb alive and an annoyance. But the continuous cannon fire, magic and steel of the Pact was wearing on the Claw. After seeming on the edge of death four times and each time reviving to freeze and fracture soldiers and equipment, eventually the Claw died. Crushed and pummeled beyond reason, Tomb crawled from beneath a giant clawed finger. "There!" he croaked. "He had it, the Totem." Lurching to his feet, one leg buckled, and Tomb fell reaching, and his head struck a rock. Momentarily dazed, when his mind cleared his hand puzzled him. The totem he half-held seemed ... wrong. The Norn's eyes focused. "NOOOooooo!" It was crushed. Then he looked more closely. It was crushed pine wood, painted an ivory color. "What IS this? Zyrre?" "Run off," said Erin, limping and bloody, cradling her rifle like her best friend. Luna said nothing, making a battlefield evaluation of the dents in her friend's armor, and the likely injuries beneath. "ZYRRE!" roared Tomb, but he was gone. "Fake! It's a fake. Not ivory, wood! ... It can't be. I've failed. I'm doomed." Luna looked sharply at the Norn's helmet, and helped her friend to his feet. "We need to get out of here; it's not safe. Those are big wurm tunnels." Erin looked about hopefully, seeking a target for her rifle , but Zyrre was gone. Luna shuffled Tomb toward a waypoint. "I'm doomed," repeated Tomb. "No you're not," Luna said, "we'll find the real totem eventually." Tomb stared ahead and said softly, "My Wyrd is upon me." ((Join us at 8:00 PM Eastern to continue the search for the Sacred Totem of Snow Owl. Reinforcements are always welcome.)) _______________ Sim the Indefinite

Saturday, February 10th, Remnant Base, 8-10 PM Eastern, Level 80 recommended. What has gone before: After scouring Dredgehaunt Cliffs for information from the Shamans of the Spirits of Wolf, Raven, and Bear, the Remnants fought through a legion of Sons of Svanir only to arrive too late at Leopard's Snarl Shrine. Snow Leopard's shaman had been abducted and the Svanir fled back to Snowden Drifts, but not without leaving a substantial rear guard to trap and delay our heroes. By the time the Remnants had punched through to the portal, the trail was lost. A cold night's camp welcomed a frosty pre-dawn, and Luna, Crimson, Gossame, Erin, Zyrre, Tomb, and Argus were joined by a wandering ranger, Wynn of the Snow, in their search for clues to the whereabouts of the Svanir and captive shaman. Sharp-eyed Argus spotted snow leopard tracks -- unusual for that area -- and the Remnants followed these to an unsurprising end, Jormabakke, the same steading they had attacked earlier. It soon became clear that a major gathering of Svanir Shamans and their forces was in progress, and that an outnumbered Order of Whispers band was hoping to spoil the party. With so many different forces involved the conflict was long, confusing, at times desperate, but the Remnants and much-reduced Whispers agents eventually won out -- despite the appearance of an Icebrood Shaman. Secreted in the back of the steading they found Ildara, Snow Leopard shaman and acquaintance of Tomb, badly beaten and misused, intended for sacrifice. She was able only to say that the Svanir kept demanding information about havrouns and a sacred totem which they expected to have soon. She had resisted telling them that the Kodan might know more. When she lost consciousness, Tomb scooped her up in his arms and took her to Remnant Base infirmary for treatment and recovery, as the other Remnants and Zyrre collected the spoils due them and headed to the rendezvous to await Tomb's return. A subsequent interview of the Claw of Koda -- after a short interruption by a Largos assassin, driven off by Claw and Remnants, minus Zyrre -- yielded alarming information. The sacred totem could be used to communicate with and perhaps influence a spirit's havroun. Owl's havroun is known to have survived Owl's death. The Claw suggested that perhaps the Svanir shamans sought to understand and use the havroun's ability to reside in the Mists and travel to and from the Mists without need of a portal. The implications of Svanir and/or Icebrood being able to travel through the Mists unimpeded sent a shiver through the group. What faces us now: Now we know why the Totem must be found but neither Zyrre nor any of the Remnants know its location. Zyrre seems irrationally anxious and jumpy. Tomb is unusually pale, alternately depressed and driven to action. What's going on? ((Join us in the Council Chamber ((War Room)) of Remnant Base ((the Guild Hall)) at 8:00 PM to continue the search for the Sacred Totem of the Spirit of Snow Owl. Reinforcements welcome. NOTE: Level 80 is recommended, if possible.)) Another party is about to enter the fray. NOTE: Level 80 is recommended, if possible.)) _______________ Sim the Indefinite

Following up on our last adventure ((recap linked above)), we will be meeting in the Council Chamber ((War Room)) of Remnant Base ((the Guild Hall)) at 8:00 PM to continue Zyrre the Subtle's search for the Sacred Totem of the Spirit of Snow Owl. The Sons of Svanir also seem to be interested in the totem, as does the Beast of Jormag. Exactly why is not clear. A notebook was recovered from the corpse of a Svanir shaman after our battle in Jormabakke. It was delivered by Krewe Chief Wrixl to the Secretary's Office for security and analysis. Information gleaned from the scribblings it contains will be discussed this evening. Tomb the Dwarf, who fell ill suddenly and had to be evacuated to Remnant Base, has apparently recovered after treatment by Medical Section. ((Join us as we wonder where the Sacred Totem is and how are we going to get it first when both Jormag's Icebrood and the Sons of Svanir want it too?)) _______________ For information about this story arc and an RP introduction, see also Sim the Indefinite

Join Remnants Acquisitions in an expedition to find out what evildoers are up to, stop them, and impress upon them not to do it again. This evening's event is a prelude to the story arc being planned for this January. I am experimenting -- on YOU . . . won't this be fun -- with ways to offer some more flexibility, choice, and character development, while hopefully avoiding a descent into pure plot chaos. Fair warning, I don't know how to do this, . . so be kind. (( A note from the Secretary: I regret I will not be at this evening's meeting. I trust you will act in the best tradition of Remnants Acquisitions: discuss any immediate threats to the organization or to the peace of Tyria, come to a consensus as to action to be taken, and do it, with the skill, courage, good judgment, and nerve you are known for. All business with the Office of the Secretary is now in the hands of my exceptionally capable assistant, P. Mignon. Karen ))