We just had another Major Event on which we now leave Thanalan and proceed to the Shroud. Below is a brief summary of our Adventure leading us to the Shroud.
B O O K - I I : P L O T S - & - T W I S T S
P R E L U D E : J O U R N E Y - T O - T H E - S H R O U D
P R E L U D E : J O U R N E Y - T O - T H E - S H R O U D
Attendance: Knife, Julietta, Cyneler, Natus, Bard, Waht'ya, Aubriene, Greimort, Ryslo
Residing with the settlement of Little Ala Mhigo for the last moon and a 1/2, the Knights of Eorzea were asked to head to the shroud where they could offer further assistance to people recently effected by the boarder dispute near Gridania and the Imperial Walls. Mounting up on Chocobo's the Knights would leave with the departing jeer of the Ala Mhigans. Riding through the desert they would appear to have no obstacles in their way, however it was short lived when they came across a outpost where four dead Ala Mhigan's were found. They found clues and evidence they that these Ala Mhigan's were heading toward Hyrstmill. Odd.. as it was where the Knights were heading. Regardless they decided to leave the corpses where they lay and proceeded to the shroud as planned. After all there was not much they could do for the dead, but there was still a lot they could do for the living (They had no idea whether this attack was a prelude of attacks to come or not).
As they neared the South Shroud, through the Central Shroud, they would come to a small bridge where they were greeted by Ala Mhigan's from Little Ala Mhigo. Here the knights were accused of being conspirator's to the Empire and a before dialogue could gain traction or depth, they found themselves swiftly in combat as Greimort initiated the first swings. Combat would be very dangerous, the Knights found themselves getting battered more then they had previously and things went from bad to worse as Bard would be driven to the ground. As the conflict seem to turn in the favor of the Ala Mhigan's who the Knights were trying hard not to harm.. a Shot could be heard from the far backdrop. A man in a white cloak and fired off some sort of projectile toward the Leader of the Ala Mhigans (of Little Ala Mhigo) from a cliff side some distance in the backdrop. Julietta would leap into the air and intercept the bullet which would explode into her tiny body. She fell down instantly knocked out all while Bard would pass out himself from the lack of blood.
With this action the Leader of the Little Ala Mhigan's would realize the error of his own but not admit it outwardly. Rather he told his men to stand down, explained to those in the Knights still standing that an error was made and that they should take their wounded quickly to safety. That more would be explained at a later time. It was more important that the wounded live then to clear the air more or less. The Knights did just that, Bard would be taken care of from Aubriene while Ryslo would spend the rest of the night into the morning tending to Julietta's wound. The others would rotate shifts for protection while people were mended and tended to. Waht'ya would arrange such while Knife, Natsu, and Waht'ya himself would serve for the evening as the protectorates that evening.
Reason we chose Hyrstmill:
As they neared the South Shroud, through the Central Shroud, they would come to a small bridge where they were greeted by Ala Mhigan's from Little Ala Mhigo. Here the knights were accused of being conspirator's to the Empire and a before dialogue could gain traction or depth, they found themselves swiftly in combat as Greimort initiated the first swings. Combat would be very dangerous, the Knights found themselves getting battered more then they had previously and things went from bad to worse as Bard would be driven to the ground. As the conflict seem to turn in the favor of the Ala Mhigan's who the Knights were trying hard not to harm.. a Shot could be heard from the far backdrop. A man in a white cloak and fired off some sort of projectile toward the Leader of the Ala Mhigans (of Little Ala Mhigo) from a cliff side some distance in the backdrop. Julietta would leap into the air and intercept the bullet which would explode into her tiny body. She fell down instantly knocked out all while Bard would pass out himself from the lack of blood.
With this action the Leader of the Little Ala Mhigan's would realize the error of his own but not admit it outwardly. Rather he told his men to stand down, explained to those in the Knights still standing that an error was made and that they should take their wounded quickly to safety. That more would be explained at a later time. It was more important that the wounded live then to clear the air more or less. The Knights did just that, Bard would be taken care of from Aubriene while Ryslo would spend the rest of the night into the morning tending to Julietta's wound. The others would rotate shifts for protection while people were mended and tended to. Waht'ya would arrange such while Knife, Natsu, and Waht'ya himself would serve for the evening as the protectorates that evening.
Reason we chose Hyrstmill:
Quote:Master Ryslo,
My squire, Knife was most helpful during the task you appointed us. Since i hadn't been in the Shroud before, his intel on it was tremendously valuable. We found three suitable locations for our trip to the Shroud, which i will point out below:
Bentbranch Meadows
The meadows are a large area, lightly guarded, where there are gardens, many shops and even chocobo stables. There is an Aetheryte nearby and there are not many people around ( low pc traffic ) and although the density of the monsters nearby is large, the monsters do not pose a big threat ( low leveled ) . On the downside, the place doesn't offer much cover from above, and in case it rains, this will prove problematic.
Fallgourd Float
Although the Fallgourd encampment is not that wide in area, it is just as lightly guarded with many shops and a nearby dock. The camp also has a tavern/inn to provide for our companions. Again there are not many people around and the monsters surrounding it are many but mostly powerless. Lastly this camp offers much more cover from above and a few places where we can hold meetings, including a place with a notice board.
Hyrstmill
Hyrstmill is a place heavily guarded, with good fortifications in case of an attack. This place is almost as big as the Meadows and it offers many indoors places, such as a tavern, shops and some beds to sleep on. Moreover there's a forge inside, for our friends who'd like to practice their blacksmithing skills. The monsters around are weak here too and there are not many adventurers around. Should someone wish to get some peace, there's a steam within the camp that will provide music to the ears, for a more... relaxing state.
You may pick whichever place you like, Master Ryslo and i will make sure to spread the word.
Best Regards, Knight Greimort Angelaux
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