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"