Potions and things (Afina)

[Ebiris]

"That's good to hear," she agrees, leaning over the table and tapping it as the illusory display brings up a big map of Lifasa, divided into the traitors' various territories (which in the case of Yian and Willah's areas are satisfyingly greyed out) along with showing various cities, fortresses, strategic points, all the things people need to know when running a war. "If we can take further pressure off to aid that, so much the better. Have they had any recent troubles?" she asks while also looking over sites on the map near the sea where Makaril's resistance has retreated under.

[Anastasia]

"Nothing beyond the usual at the moment after some pressure," Adrian says. "I'd suggest meeting with him directly and getting it from him."

[Ebiris]

"Let me try a sending spell then," she says, mentally composing a message within her word budget before using a limited wish to send it to Makaril.

"Afina here, interested in coordinating raids on Lifasa with you. Available to meet at your convenience. Limited wish used so need hour to stabilise magic."

[Anastasia]

Little did the innocent DM know that the rainbow pixie's latest eldritch horror is the art of posting when not at the computer. Terrifying.

The reply is right away. "Elysium, the same place as before, in a little over an hour."

[Ebiris]

The last house nearest the river in Restinghome. She remembers it, though at the time she disliked the river due to her pyrofey status. Shouldn't be so bad now.

"He's agreed to meet me in Elysium in an hour. Do either of you two want to come along?"

phones are pretty great these days.

[Anastasia]

"I'll come," Adrian says.

Ready to move along?

[Ebiris]

yep

[Anastasia]

The walk, the river and even the house are much the same as last time. Not much has changed there.

Makaril is within, he greets you with a simple nod of his head. "How goes the war to liberate Lifasa?"

[Ebiris]

"We recently took part in the liberation of Benflal, a similarly devil-blighted world. Though a success it highlighted how badly we need to increase our numbers to have a chance of retaking Lifasa. I am hopeful this will soon lead to a larger contribution from our friends in Sylica, though," Afina explains.

"We also recently captured Willah as well, so the devil armies won't benefit from her 'encouragement'. How how things on your end?"

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Makaril says, "They have been difficult. Our secrecy holds and we gather what we can, but the devils are increasing pressure. Intelligence intercepts suggest that with Aurora so strongly established, that the current directive is to eliminate us so they can fully focus on Aurora. Nonetheless, we're preparing a strike."

[Ebiris]

"We'd like to help," Afina says. "We can arrange for raids on other targets as diversions, or to alleviate the pressure on your redoubt. Potentially even a full assault on one of the other traitors depending on the timing."

[Anastasia]

"There may be a traitor who is vulnerable, but..." Makaril pauses.

"But?" Adrian crosses his arms, "If you're not taking this shot, it's a hell of a complication."

"There's rumors that Duke Malphas is coming to inspect Lifasa and the Hellfire Engines for unknown reasons." Makaril says, "We cannot confirm it any further and it may well be a trap, and beyond our strength to strike at, regardless. If he does, it would doubtless involve Harkin and his Hellfire Engines."

[Ebiris]

"If he's hosting a Duke wouldn't that make Harkin a harder target?" Afina asks. "We'd have not just his own forces to contend with, but whatever retinue Malphas brings along."

[Anastasia]

"Harkin would not be the only target," Makaril says. "If we can defeat Malphas and eliminate him, then Bel's position is greatly weakened."

[Ebiris]

"We'll interrogate Yian and Willah for more specifics on Harkin's defences and forces, though their information won't be as current," Afina says, considering it. "What do you know of Malphas's visit in specific? Do you have a firm time or location?"