Board Thread:Midian Play-by-Post/@comment-24302820-20150120030555/@comment-24302820-20150409212854

Those aboard the Deja and Boat of the Undead (on loan from the Shadowed Skulls Guild) were instructed to make landfall in Two-Name Bay, safely past the citystates of Sukoden and Aikiden. However, specifics and instructions past that were not forthcoming. Furthermore, there was no established chain of command. They were given vague instructions to link up with the rest of the expedition at some unspecified date, but no details.

Adrik has the most command experience. However, his vows greatly limit his capacity as a military leader. The Vampire cavalrymen are likely to have more field or command experience, but their condition limits their daytime activities. The next most qualified would be Kang Kritot. Since the ability to take initiative is a prized leadership skill, he will take temporary command.

On board the Boat of the Undead are Kritot and his team, the Deathlings, Apple, and the other half of Runic's Aerenidae. Aboard the Deja are Jin, Adrik and his twenty missionaries, and the forces from Infernus.

The first day was spent checking the waters and shores of Two-Name Bay. Boats were launched to scout prospective campsites. As the day drew to a close, one site was selected and the ships began disembarkation. The forces of Infernus swept the area throughout the night while the Deathlings provided security. The rest of the expedition set up a temporary camp. All were glad to stretch their legs again.

From here we'll send both the Deja and BotU back up towards Akiden and Sukoden, each with a small contingent. These will get the lay of the land, gather supplies/scout potential supply lines, and try to gain allies. Kritot has a few in his warband that he can trust to this task. A few Aerenidae will go with each arm; having several attractive women who, A) all look alike, and B) all look like the famous Lady Aerlin, could come in handy. Knowing the political ties and animosities, these missions will be tasked to be ready to turn their respective cities either towards support of the Riverlands (should Runic take it over) support of the Riverlands' enemies, or to stay out of the conflict, all depending on their political position and the successes of the western branch of this expedition. The rest of the eastern party will advance inland, north of Whisper Lake into the Brass Woods. There, they will try to make contact with the tribes therein.