Alternate Realities, Portal Xanadu From: lev0@tank.uchicago.edu (Ron Levy ) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 1990 20:26:27 +0000 Beginning planning stage for the assault. Tarrin volunteers for scout duty, suggesting a team of himself and Ralph, the latter on the ground, on the road ahead of the wagon about a half-mile ahead of the cart; Tarrin playing cloud-ducking (flying above the clouds and occasionally popping down below so Ralph can see me every 5-10 minutes or so) a half mile ahead of that. Tarrin will spot for possible ambushes, enemy columns, etc. moving towards the party from the front arc of approach, and Ralph's will be his spotter in case anything goes wrong. Tarrin advises, for a signal, that he could drop a painted yellow rock and hide in the cloud cover, until help arrives. Viento: "Our only major concern should be Garth. If he is not there or taken out right away, then we can win this battle. What we need is a way to neutralize the basilisk. It would especially be nice to capture the cabron, but I would accept killing him. As to taking Garth, if I can catch him unawares I can immobilize him, or I can use these great bolas with which I am somewhat good, But I would like to hear a more secure plan proposed. If need be, I can keep the ground forces busy while others take on Garth." Morgan: "Hachiro-sama, I would like to volunteer to scout ahead of the team. My sense of smell will allow me to notice anyone coming well before they find us. Plus, if I should need to withdraw back to the group, I can do it faster than most." The team now consists of Hachiro as leader, Casha and Serroli as lieutenants, Viento, Ralph, Dorian, Melanie, Ecrylion Farlasa, Tarrin, Swifteagle, and Thielvar. I have not heard from Hachiro, Golden Dragon Casha, Couatl Serroli, Thunderbird Ralph, Mouse Dorian, Ferret Melanie, Cat Ecrylion Farlasa, Dog Swifteagle, Eagle (how strange, that) Thielvar, Hawk for quite some time. I'd like to hear from them within a week with some input, or else they will go NPC for a time. It would be nice to have some mages actually thinking on the sides of the players, and Casha, Melanie, and Ecrylion are your main mages who can get off spells in combat time. It takes Tarrin several minutes to cast a spell, if he wants it to work, and it's not exactly quiet. -- With weapons in hand, We reach for the stars. Our minds have not changed, Only our cars. "Kid Dynamo" Up