Elemental Movements

[Anastasia]

"You can choose if you'd like to strike directly at the slavers, more peripherally or on the diversion," Romiel says, "In broad terms, all of them are defended targets located within Fire. All have the danger of a direct intervention, like you encountered last time."

[Nephrite]

Moore taps his chin.

"Wherever we go will attract attention, so we may just attack them directly." Moore reasons. He looks at the others. "I think it makes the most sense, given our previous capabilities and how we've handled things. If we do something different, then our enemy may suspect something, at least, that's what I think."

[Anastasia]

"Yes, but isn't the point of those to make them suspect?" Cresiel says, "There is some logic in us taking an indirect target to fan their own speculations."

"Sure there is," Kaja says, but smiles toothily. "But there's more value in the blood of slavers wetting my scimitars."

"The choice is yours, Moore," Romiel says, "You need not answer this second, but the choice needs to be soon as possible."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Then let us attack one of the groups not directly involved with slavery. So far our actions are clearly painted in one direction, so if we suddenly go after something related but different, they will be thrown off. That way we still get to fight for a good cause and also destabilize at the same time."

[Anastasia]

Do you mean indirectly tied to the slavery or not tied to it at all?

[Nephrite]

If there is an option for us that isn't tied to slavery at all then that's fine and we'll do it, otherwise indirectly tied to is fine also.

[Anastasia]

"Bah," Kaja huffs out, wisps of flame escaping his mouth.

"It is the intelligent choice," Cresiel agrees with you.

"The Madalan War College, ran by a unique Unseelie Fey banished from that court, is one of the efreet's better war colleges. Here the lesser nobility and promising non nobles are trained in the art of war, too often used against the righteous," Romiel says, "Your goal will be to sack it utterly."

[Nephrite]

"Prisoners?" Moore asks. "Or any important individuals you'd like us to have captured, if possible?"

[Anastasia]

"A moment," Romiel says, holding a hand up.

Xandra murmurs, "A message." Her gaze is faraway, distracted. "...ah. I see."

"Yes, a message," Romiel murmurs, "Please wait patiently."

Jetina nods, "Those sort of messages are always important, aren't they?"

[Nephrite]

Moore sits and waits patiently!

If he was meant to hear it, he would -- so he just waits!

[Anastasia]

"Events are good," Romiel declares, "However, there is one factor you must be made to understand. Should things proceed a certain way, there may be declarations of war."

Cresiel's face goes stonier at that, while Xandra merely bows her head.

"War, like mortal nations? Are we not always fighting the Hells?" Kaja says, a frown as he leans forward, staring down Romiel.

"We are, but there are certain limits. We are at an undeclared war, where all the various opposing forces maintain an understanding about things." Romiel explains, "Declared war, real war, is far more. A war that may draw in more due to treaty and alliances. Baator and the dao will likely join the efreet in this, and in turn Celestia and the Cauldron will call on their allies and in turn the war will continue to spread." Pausing a moment here, "A war none have been too eager to provoke since the Prophecy of Primus and Shar has grown stronger. Even with Aurora's conflict with Hell, there were understandings that this was another conflict between the forces, not an outright declaration."

A pause here, "With all evidence of how the efreet are reacting to this, this status quo may not hold."

[Nephrite]

Moore breathes in and nods.

"A war no one wants to fight, but they must fight because of history." He says. "At the same time, if it does advance that far... and we are victorious in this, it would go a long way to paving a road where evil no longer exists."

[Anastasia]

"If," Romiel agrees, "Those above us have chosen to support Seira in her efforts, but understand what may come to pass. I do not think they will do it, but we cannot neglect the possibility now."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Very well then. In that case, I'll task Melia with providing us with as much current information about the War College as we can get."

[Anastasia]

"Then do so. I will contact you as soon as we have a time chosen." Romiel says, "Be prepared. If events pass that may prevent you from fulfilling this duty, notify me immediately."