The Remnant:Orders and Organization
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Ardent announces the Remnants will be meeting in the meeting room within the Mermaid. She lays out drinks and stands at the head of the table, waiting for those to arrive. She has two sheets of parchment before her and her ledger open, quill resting in the ink.
_"This meeting is being called to establish who the allies of the Remnants are and who shall be taking orders from them. I need you to sign your name on the right sheet of parchment if you are willing to take orders from the leader of the Remnants, Havon. If you sign you agree to follow orders, go on missions, and not act outside your given tasks. If you sign on the left we know we can ask you for aid.
Missions that need to be done now and I will need Remnants for.
Thal, I need you to be our go between with the Romani who are manning the towers near the bridge. You will deliver messages to and fro and keep yourself available in case needed by those there.
I need a group of strong people to go on a secret mission taking us into the Underdark. I hope I can see quite a few of you there, especially you Lence and Beourn.
Beourn, I need a report from you about how things went in Oscura.
I am looking for a scout who is willing to go on a very dangerous mission as well, any may apply if they are confident in their abilities.
General Grag, I respect you will likely be on of our allies, if you can get me some numbers on your available troops, I would appreciate this.
I also need groups willing to aid us in dealing with giants and orcs. Any may apply for this."_
She says this all flatly and straightforward, waiting for them to sign their names and volunteer.
"We wish to get things done quickly, we do not want this loss to become a fact of life, to become the norm. We wish to restore what we have lost and the sooner we get working, the better. I am going to rely on every single one of you.
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Several dozen people volunteer to help build fortifications.
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_Over the course of several weeks, Havon visits the refugees in Peltarch at the lists, the Peltarch theatre, and the temple lighthouse, calling them together to hear his speech:
"Refugees, citizens of Norwick. I am Havon of Suldanessellar, Commander of the Norwick Remnant. Your defenders have need of you! I am sure many of you have become restless in idleness here in the city. It is no ideal situation we are in. So to those who are up to the task, there is work to be done. Those who feel they can take up arms, take up arms. If you cannot afford to do so, we will arrange it for you. For those who wish not to stand with your fellows on the front line, we have an equally important job! In the lands to the south, the Romani lands near the bridge, we must build fortifications. Any who volunteer their labour will be provided for in shelter, food, water, and supplies at the least!
Your aid is needed, my fellows. If you cannot shed blood then I ask you to shed sweat! Help us liberate our people and our home. You can make a difference in this.
If any of you are willing to go to the Romani lands, either to aid in construction of defenses or in manning them with arms, be here in five days ready to go. From there the Remnant and her allies will escort you to the place where you can make a positive difference."
Meanwhile, Havon seeks out the names on the Remnant roster, on both sides, and asks them to assist in the escort of the refugees._
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Kalem watches and listens in silence. He signs nothing but offers a curt nod to Ardent.
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Cecil strides up, leaning down from his nearly 7 foot height, to sign on the right without a word, now that he knows the page is there. He doesn't seem to question being subordinate, and is still wearing his red black and gold Norwick colors.
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Luke strolls up, smiling lopsidedly, boots clomping, to sign on the left ith a flourish.
"What can I say? I'm bored."
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Gears, all three bleach blonde feet of him, literally steps out of the shadows, swaggering up irritably to sign on the left.
"'m helpin', but we bloody well better take back th' Valley too, r' m' not gonna be s' helpful. Already sick a' this soddin' city. I'll be 'round the Mermaid."
Mumbling curses and unpleasantries about Peltarch, bugbears, duergar, etc. he turns and walks off, snapping his fingers before shadows engulf him once again.
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Hess Arksaniss sits at a table and listens to everything that is said, but speaks to no one.
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Rain stands in the back near Danika. Watching and listening.
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"Ye have me straight axe t'use how ye see fit, anythin' t'free our kin. Ah'll follow Havon's orders as if me cloak were red."
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_Havon comes from above as Val speaks, holding a parchment in one hand and his shield in the other.
"I have also spoken to Aelthas about this. We will be gathering what refugees we can to help around in the Romani land. I go now, in fact, to speak to the refugees.
But before I do I will address those who have come here. The Remnant thanks you for whatever aid you can afford. To those who would be our ally: call upon us as we would call upon you. For the time being we shall all cooperate, as for the time being we are all threatened by Ostromog's conquest. To those who would subordinate themselves to the Remnant's ranks and orders - you do so as the military wing of Norwick's people: its soliders and its police. With this comes the responsibility of following the orders of our leadership and keeping the citizens of Norwick both safe and under control. I do not want to see our people lynched in this city, and I do not want to see a repeat of the heckling of Senator Martouscha, for example.
And to those who retain Norwick citizenship papers: you are still citizens of the realm until you renounce that privilege. Keep this in mind.
I was nominated to lead, so lead I shall. But in my absence, my right and left hands Ardent and Arlan's word should be considered authority."Then Havon turns to Val as he nears the exit.
"Mistress Kyrie. I go now to gather refugees to be transported as provided-for labour in the Romani lands. It will lessen the burden on Peltarch, temporarily, give them something to do, and benefit us in this war. I hope that when the willing refugees are ready to move out, your forces will help escort them."
He turns to the rest, "Any of the Remnant or our allies without anything to do, please assist in this as well."
Then he begins heading for the Peltarch Lists, Theatre, and Lighthouse Temple where Norwick refugees should be._
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Val speaks up when Ardent goes to address Grag.
Major General Grag has made me his advisor in matters of tactics, strategy, and planning for the war effort. You have the Legion's aid in this, just as I am sure they have yours. This is a time for unity for all goodly folks.
I have spoken with Aelthas, and he has given his permission for the Legion to aid in the defense of the Gypsy lands in the Pass, thus for now our main focus will be there so that we can defend those building the defenses, and aid them where possible.
Should you require something more specific, or a different focus, please speak with me and we can discuss it.
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Danika stands nearby to watch and listen, but she signs nothing.
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Romulus steps forward without a word and signs on the right side.
Login: AubreyMaturin
Character: Romulus Grey
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Boldbar grumbles up to the table from his mug of ale at near the end.
"Aye Lass, ye can count on me, Never had a problem with taken orders, and I trust ye judgement."
Marks the right sheet with a large Dwarven Rune.
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Lence looks down at the two sheets, then makes his mark on the left side. He gives Ardent a hard look.
"I will help you in any way I can. You know that."
