Set Sail against the Pirates working for the Red Glove!

With the war across our fair Kormyre over, one would assume it's time to kick up your heels, sit back, enjoy a frosty winter's day with an even frostier brew, yes?
Or perhaps you are different? Always seeking the glory of the next battle and itching to fight?
Mayhaps you've grown listless now that the honor of combat or the zeal of justice has left you along with your wartime comrades?
How will you adjust?
How will you make ends meet now that the need for supplies are slowly drying up?
COMMODORE DJANGO HAS A PROPOSITION FOR YOU!
We are looking for intrepid souls to aid us in dealing with a new threat! A Pirate known as BLOODY BESS, who captains a ship known as the SILENT DOOM is working in service to an organization known as "The Red Glove" is sailing all around stealing and pillaging all across Arawyn looking for Treasures and Artifacts, and it's our job as Honest Travancians to deal with this new threat!
We are seeking Ships and Help of any variety to squash the pirates and end this threat before it becomes dire! We have amassed a respectable number of ships to aid in this endeavor:
The Ironscale, Captained by Me
The Governess
The Arbitrator
The Oracle
The Artisan
The Saguaro, Captained by Cobus Puren, along with his Raiders
The Three of Rods, Captained by Carlos Magellan
The Seahawk, Captained by Trisana Moss
Each of these ships, among others, will be aiding in our fight against the Red Gloves.
If you have any interest in joining up to help fight this scourge, Let me know by adding on to this posting.
If you have a ship of your own, excellent! We'll add you to our roster and give you your orders, if you have no ship, you'll serve on one of the ships listed above!
We'll be coordinating with teams on land to assail whatever inland bases they may have, but these are pirates, make no doubt, so you'll be sailing the high seas more than likely.
More details coming forthwith
WILL YOU JOIN THE FIGHT?

I am greatly interested in the "Red Glove" please sign me up! I would love to go fight the Red Glove Organization.

Having classes that need teaching at the school would make it impossible for me to sail with you, but I can help supply you with scrolls and trinkets if you'd like.

While I won't be going on the water, I am working to compile as much information on Ser Osric and the Red Glove as I can. If you would like to assist, please reach out to me. (OOG: PM me on here or on Facebook and I will get you added to the Google Doc.) I'm sure you understand when I say I have a vested interest in dealing with these guys. I'll share what I've got if you'll share what you've got.

Khala Stormbringer

Khala,

As far as this "Ser Osric" goes he is dead. I think you may want to review your information. As is the high priest of the Obsidian Raptors. Though I am sure some other would be fanatic is now pulling the strings. I understand you want your revenge as this former noble captured you however there are larger plays at work here. I will speak to those about it next gather in detail. I will be engrossed in serving to the people's needs given how the war has ravaged our lands.

Honestly, its less about revenge and more about the fact that his group was gathering pieces of an artifact that will kill EVERYONE on Arawyn. Whether or not he's dead (which I'm not sure I believe unless I see physical proof. The man is crafty enough and has enough powerful artifacts at his disposal that I wouldn't put it past him to have a way to fake his own death) doesn't fully matter. When leadership goes down in something like this there is always someone who will step up to take their place.

We are researching him and his group as a whole to make sure that we have all the facts in order and aren't just going into this blind.

Khala Stormbringer

Khala,

Already ahead of you on that. There are already people and objects in motion. Please speak to Darius of the Sagewardens.

I am a member of the Sagewardens and have been in touch with all of them in regards to this. I have taken up point on collecting all the information from all of them so it's not spread out across everyone. I have also been keeping in touch with Django to assist in coordination between his crew and my Household. I will make sure all our information is public once I have sorted through it and got it organized in a way everyone can understand.

Khala Stormbringer

Khala,

It would seem that you are committing a disservice to us by thinking we will not "understand". Please elaborate as I know Django is very comptent and even is able to share with myself as well others what needs to be done. I will expect a full report of your clarity on this next gather.

Oh I don't mean it like that. From my time as Dean of Druidics in Sagewood I learned that how I think and organize is vastly different from everyone else. Poor Marcy and Darius had to go through my paperwork afterwards and I'm sure they will explain. Everything is there and I know where it is, but it's hard for others to figure it out. I'm making sure that things are clear and easily understood for everyone and making sure I have all my facts straight.

I will happily go over everything with people at Feast as well. I will be working on all of this until then.

Khala Stormbringer

Aiki,
Khala and Darius are members of my Household, the Order of the Sagewardens. I act as the Knight Commander of this Order. Our Household exists to protect magical objects, research artifacts, and protect history and knowledge from loss or destruction. I am proud to say that Khala has a legitimate vested interest in this endeavor with the Red Glove due to her dedication to the mission statement of the Household, just as Darius and the others are.
She was ready to take point on the collection of valuable information and research upon her return. Of this, I am thankful since I will not be able to run point on this due to conflicting obligations which need my attention. Khala and the rest of the Order are working to bring various pieces of information together, create a cohesive report, and cross check the information.

Aiki, this is Travance and we know how information sometimes gets lost, misheard, or forgotten. I have faith that my Household will deliver an exceptional work product which aides the rest of Travance in their endeavor to hunt down the Red Glove. Hence my excitement that they have also been working with Django and other Travancians.

Anyone who wishes to work with my Household is welcome to do so, but if you happen to be quite busy in the rebuilding effort that currently exists, we are more than happy to brief you at the coming feast in January.

With Honor, Truth, and Trust,
Knight Commander Ravyn Aeronwen, Order of the Sagewardens
Constable of Albriar
Commander of the Sagewood Guard
Professor of Bardics for Darkwood Academy

Ravyn and Khala,

With that being said I look forward to a briefing on this matter then. Until then there is much work to do.

I've never been on a ship before! Should be a lot of fun! Incidentally, the thought has crossed my mind for a new type of ammunition for cannons that could prove useful. Not sure how well I can sail, but I can certainly continue to work on this special cannonball for you, as long as you promise to use it to help people.

Django, I'm bored. I'll join you. Whatever you need, I can probably get it.

Elias

I will be glad to help!

((Message is stabbed to the board with a bloody throwing dagger))

D be havin' a question here aye? Correct me if I be wrong but nay Khala be an outlaw hmm? Why would Travance be trustin' information t'an outlaw says I? Gatherin' important shite? How ye be knowin' she won't fuck up again? D nay an expert or nothin' but I thought outlaw was given t'th'worst offenders aye? Like she done fucked up, and ye want her in charge? Whew, glad I be stayin' ou'in th'far seas here mate.

Captain Miss Fortune Demeanor an' her glorious warship; The Crimson Trident will nay take a damned order from ye Django. But, we be ready, willin' and GLAD t'be aidin' w'skinin' the planks outta tha' floatin' pissbucket Bess be callin' a ship; silent fart or wh' have ye... stinks like one too ye bet.

Add t'yer list then.

~ D

So you have never made a mistake is that it. Only those who have never messed up are allowed to take charge now is that how this works? If that were the case then no one would be in charge. Khala has been more then clear about her intentions, she has released all of the information that she has gathered and she has the Sagewardens behind her. Do not go around taking attention from these writings intended meanings. Khala is trying to do good here and should be supported for that, if someone is constantly made out to be a monster soon that is what they become. Everyone deserves a chance to do better, personally I will continue working with her, and will assist her in any information I get for the betterment of the town and this cause, I hope others do the same

D,

Khala is currently staying at Sagewardens Keep, which is located in the mountains outside of Sagewood, the town I am steward of. All the information she is tirelessly gathering I have been reviewing and helping her go through, as missives come in at the daily and literal teams of people are working around the clock to discover more information for the town. Don't want to trust an outlaw? Fine. But I'd ask you to please place trust in me, and the others who are working on the issue.

Your opinions aside, I trust her. Everyday I see her make an effort to not only improve herself but help those around her. I constantly have to remind her to take breaks, or get fresh air, as she throws herself into writing letters or doing research so that she can uncover as much as she can as fast as she can. Don't take any of her hard work to heart, that's your choice, but then you're choosing to be uninformed, such is life I suppose.

Also, please stop leaving bloody daggers in the board. It is quite frankly unwelcome, uncleanly, and unwise as blood can be used for many magical uses. Also, it damages the board and it's no ones job to clean up after you. Tacks are provided below.

Please be safe out on the seas,

They die with opened throats or behind bars.

I intend to entreat the Dead Hand so that we may have the favor of the tide in at least one engagement. And while I'm not proud of it, if need be I can show your lads how to do a proper cutting out to spike the guns.

I am willing to take my ship to help you Commodore. You may ask for my aid and the Night Hag will happily sail to help the Royal Navy. As D stated. I am not taking orders. I am offering the aid of my ship and its unique crew and weapons.

((Message is stabbed to the board with two bloody throwing daggers, one on each side))

Pyromaniac magicks lass, D nay say people in charge be devoid of mistakes. I stated an OUTLAW should nay be in charge o' anythin' regardin' th'town they be outlaw o' aye? Ye nay worry yer pretty little head about me information, that be me trade, I be havin' plenty o'it, fr'great reliable sources. As for bein' a monster... Tha' gave me a good ol' cackle there lass, ti's nay others tellin' you a monster that makes ye one, tis yer actions. If ye be curious what one look like, take a good long look at D next time ye be layin' yer eyes on me glorious visage. And I did indeed write fer yer Commodore's information here, lettin' him know The Crimson Trident would sink some 'ships' t'aid ye.

Wonton Sagesoop; nay, D will nay trust ye or anyone else an'ye be correct, it be me choice. Like it be yer choice t'trust an outlaw, a dumb one. I be doin' what I want with me daggers, ye nay worry, it definitely nay be D's blood on 'em.

Oh, and so cute... ye worried? Safe is boring mate.

~ D

I agree, safe is boring. And if the daggers weren't bloody I'd be disappointed : )

Okay but boring is a pleasantry in certain circumstances!

--Chet

So, not to step on anyones toes, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to better combat the Red Grove, just ways we can all work together and constructively go murder these pirates? Travanse seems really good at the killing part, so why don't we get creative with it?

Chesta,

I would suggest reaching out to Django personally on that. He's been orchestrating the ships that are going out to help deal with them. The Red Glove itself is not just the pirates though. There are multiple facets to this organization. There's another stack of papers on this board that I've been keeping updated with things we know about them as people bring them to me.

Khala Stormbringer

I am glad to see so many interested in joining the cause!

To all that have offered aid, I thank you

Firstly, on the matter of the outlaw: I fully understand your scruples in dealing with someone who's proven themselves not to be trustworthy in the eyes of the laws of Travance. I will, however, place my trust in the Sagewardens. Their operations on land in tandem with our operations on the sea have made our course of action so far successful. Two of the Red Glove ships have already been incapacitated, and all in all everything is proceeding according to plan.

With regards to plans, If you are offering services, you'll be more than welcome, and while you may not take orders from me, this is a naval operation being overseen by me. You need not follow my instructions to the letter, and I am a man known to give leeway in terms of letting others stick to their personal specialties. All I ask is that there not be direct opposition to the plans we have already put into motion. We've taken time to set up plans and measures and countermeasures in dealing with this threat, and I'd rather not have my hard work hampered by the wills of men who can't be bothered to cooperate. I say, I enjoy the free will of those who sail with me. I shall not stifle your freedoms. I only ask for communication and cooperation, not for you to bend your will to mine. However, should you choose to be unwilling even to cooperate in any capacity? At the end of the day, I don't really need you. And can carry on well without you.

Good Ninnyhammer, D, Chesta, Cyan, and all the rest, as long as you are willing to cooperate I welcome you heartily to our little Flotilla! I am glad we shall have extra ships to work with in our endeavors, send me a personal missive* and I shall guide your ships to the rest of our grouping on the waters! There is much to go over with regards to how we are approaching the rest of the ships, so the sooner the better!

*(Facebook messenger pm me and I'll get you in the chat)

Django,

If you would have my. I would like to join you on your ship. If we encounter the man known as "Osric" I ask you let me treat with him before the usual travancian head butt.

Aiki,

You're more than welcome to sail with us, but I doubt we'll even see Oseric (Osric?) on the water. Leading the Glove on the seas is Bloody Bess's job, while Oseric guides the land troops, so while it's not impossible we'll see him, I will say it is rather unlikely. You're still more than welcome to join us, and since we're trying to capture their captains rather than kill them, should we encounter him we would do our best to take him back alive. I cannot specifically promise you parlay with him, unfortunately. Our mission to interrogate comes first, unless I hear otherwise from my own superiors. However, should he be in our holds while bringing him back to see justice, I won't bar you from speaking to him. That is all I can promise, however.

Send me a private missive and I shall see that you board one of our ships swiftly.