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THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

“The war in the East has come to us.”

Yeah, that was a fair assessment. And when Adam overheard Barracker state they had to get inside, he agreed, smiling at the Paladin. Very noble, as usual. And Zell's analysis of everything was spot on, and the Druid indicated his agreement with a nod. The small rest on the wagon had helped, but he was still too tired to think strategically. Still, an idea or two presented themselves in the fog that was currently his mind.

“Once we find a good vantage point like Zell says, I can create some foliage for natural stealth, pun not intended,” Adam said, “it's unlikely we'll be noticed, but better safe than sorry.” Now turning his attention to Fenna, the Druid asked “could Sil…”he paused for thought, still clearly in need of sleep, “deliver a letter to someone in Valheim, like Lucy or Clarissa? Then we can coordinate us getting in without being mistaken for the enemy.” After getting an answer, the fisherman would continue. “And if we really need a distraction, I can serve that purpose with my shapeshifting spell.”

Hearing Clive volunteer to ride back to Cherrad seemed to be a decent addition to the plan as well. Get word out faster and such with that ghost horse of his - Adam would have to ask about that at some point. And only once the team had found a better place to gather for some time, and Adam had helped hide them more effectively, would the Druid allow himself to rest. Again.

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

@Zool I can relate, this week has been busy and I really haven't been able to post at all. Just do what you can, I'm sure it will be good!

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

I like option four as well, Undaya blessing grants waterbreathing so we should be able to sneak under the river.

We could also divide into two groups, a ranger, a bruiser and a mage for each, half sneaks into Vallheim and the other half move for reinforcements, Sil should be able to keep us communicated

@Teyao

If Clive can call for reinforcements on Daisy faster than anyone else, and he comes back to Second Chance by the evening before the sneaking begins, then I think having others with him would only slow him down for no real benefit. I could be missing something though.

Waterbending could potentially work, especially if Clarissa or Lucy is able to tell the stationed defenders to be on the lookout for it. Then what we would have to mainly worry about are the Witch Queen's forces.

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

In option four, Adam could do that and be a distraction through shapeshifting (less bear attack and more along the lines of scaring the enemy away), since James would get his healing magic back.

@Zapdos

We can definitely use Sil for distractions (her Loud Screech can distract enemies) and for sending messages. With real enemies approaching, guards aren't going to pay much attention to a bird of prey.

@Loksfjoer

A bear and a bird, huh...Banjo-Kazooie anyone? :P

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Clive getting reinforcements and/or extra distractions would compliment option four, though.

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In character I know Adam would not like options five, six or seven. He already thinks that Second Chance has information that could be of value and that the city needs help. Option one seems reckless also, considering there are injured members of the team. Option three is somewhat better, but the risk of friendly fire and the fact that not everyone would be able to swim well make it impractical.

Options two and four seem the most practical, given the story so far. In option two, Adam could create cover and camouflage with his magic. In option four, Adam could do that and be a distraction through shapeshifting (less bear attack and more along the lines of scaring the enemy away), since James would get his healing magic back.

My vote is for option four, with Sil flying letters to and from Lucy (or some other trusted person in Valheim) to plan and coordinate a successful infiltration. Option two would be my second favorite. In any scenario, I would also ask the wagon driver to have someone ride to the capital to deliver news of the seige, paying him if needed for speedy delivery of the news.

Of course discussion of this is cool also, those are just my thoughts.

By the way, if anyone wants to use my most recent post as a springboard for theirs, feel free! I set it up so people would have flexibility in that regard.

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

"Real life" has been keeping my mind preoccupied lately, but I got a little post out. Enjoy!

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

Adam was going through the motions, sure. Giving Clive a friendly “welcome back,” getting on the wagon, listening to Barracker's explanation of Hades, trying to stay awake. He processed that he did these things, yes. But the exhaustion from the fight meant that he was not fully aware all the same. Should he try to get some sleep? Maybe, the Druid thought. However, something gave him the feeling that he should wait. Nothing concrete, just a hunch. 

Then James spoke, and he knew why.

A siege? Yeah, that was important. And MacKensie was, as usual, correct. If Second Chance could overcome that awful gold mission, they could help somehow. Even saving one person would be better than doing nothing.

Adam nodded in response to the Ranger's sentiment. “Right. Maybe…” he paused, unsure of himself more due to exhaustion than anything else, “those ninja memories could help Valheim counter the attack, if we know what strategies they're using? Maybe Lucy or Clarissa have enough pull to get someone important to listen to us, if we explain it to them? Does that make any sense?”

The red-eyed man would listen and converse with anyone who wanted to discuss this situation. And when, and only when the correct course of action was identified, would Adam finally allow himself to fall asleep.

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

Gildor: welcome to my store! What brings you here?
James Barracker: my friend Zell recommended you.
Gildor: oh God damn it.

@Zapdos

Nice to get to reuse this one, courtesy of the latest post :P

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

"No"

MacKensie's assessment of their situation did not leave Adam with much confidence. Ignoring his own pain, upon observation James especially was not doing so great. The Druid appreciated the Ranger asking someone to move him though. And speaking of ignoring things, while Barracker moved the Cleric, Clive seemed to leave the red-eyed man in the rain. He considered speaking up, but it would have been redundant, since Zell went ahead and picked him up. 

Upon the swordsman's evaluation of his condition, Adam had to agree. “Not the best day.” Not much inflection or emotion to it, just a tired acceptance. It was taking much of the man's energy to stay awake at all, though he did remember to thank the “party idiot” when he set him down. “And be sure to get some help yourself, please.” Even in his current state, the Druid couldn't help being who he was, eyeing his teammate's leg. All the same, having the strength to move someone else while injured was impressive. Zell seemed to interpret Adam's message to mean “go in the temple.” Or was that his plan all along? The Fighter was kind of a mystery on a good day, and the red-eyed man was far too worn out to think about it. Better to rest and-

"Adam," she said to the red-eyed man she sat beside.  "What was it like?"  She let the question hang for a moment as she stared into the distance, before finally turning her head to look upon her equally beat up friend.  "To shapeshift - to be an animal."

MacKensie Trydant

Nope, not sleeping now. Adam didn't need to be a romantic genius to know that falling asleep after your crush asked you something would be a bad look. Instead, he looked at her and responded. How to describe it? It felt elitist, but the Ranger wasn't a Druid. She wouldn't entirely understand the forces involved. This was magic, magic that was innate to his class. Even the basic spells that he learned by accident made him more useful to his party than all those other fancy high-power wizards, or so he was told. Perhaps that's why Glee knew of his potential in the first place and-oh right, the question!

“...different. The feeling of power was something incredible, but I didn't always feel like myself. The bear part of me - what you saw on the mountain - tried taking over. That should be easier to resist with time, though. And for some reason, I feel like the spell has room to grow, pun not intended.” At this, he weakly chuckled, and then thanked MacKensie for her sentiment. When she got up, the fisherman noticed a potion next to him. Perhaps a villager had left it there while he was fighting the desire to rest? This was another question he didn't have the energy to ponder. Instead he drank the thing, grateful for its existence.

As he felt it working, the team's Ranger presented a question to everyone around. Which, unfortunately for him, wasn't something Adam could ignore this time. “What Second Chance should do” ranked high on the priority list for obvious reasons. And the Druid felt pretty strongly about what seemed to be the best course of action.

“We should go to the hospital, I think. If anyone needs food we can probably get some from the villagers and eat on the road, but some of us are in pretty bad shape.” Saying this, he looked at James before concluding his statement. “I'd rather not risk anything if it can be helped.”

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

James sharing a mind with Zigmund was not one of the things I expected to happen this battle. Very good writing Teyao!