Board Thread:Midian Play-by-Post/@comment-24302820-20150120030555/@comment-24302820-20150217055609

Seito, Adrik, Daryen, and all of their collected forces have agreed to join Runic's quest. Seito had previously swore an oath to Runic. Adrik is coming along to spread his faith to the new land, and is coming on the provision that he be able to lock away all of the powerful and dangerous items of power that legend states the Thistle Sage possessed. Daryen is after wealth and glory, and convinced his over-captain Sampath to sign on as well. This doubles the number of ships (and more than doubles the cargo capacity) and brings many powerful fighters into the fold.

Those confirmed for the campaign include:

Adrik: He brings 20 Waters Way missionaries. Eight of these are newly rescued from the arachnitaurs, and no longer had ties to Citadel. Another eight were previously churchgoers who were also grateful for their rescue (four Aerenidae, four not). The remaining four are simply wanting to spread the word of Amelioration. Adrik also has another thirty Aerenidae willing to accompany him as a personal force for this mission.

Seito: He brings the Kang Kids, who in turn are bringing in another 40 mercenaries. Eight of these are contacts of Kritot who are more than happy to get away from the Auditors of St. Buscador. These eight then bring their own relationships with other sellswords. Seito may be able to use his relationship with Lord Darkspire for additional forces or other resources.

The Li Clan in Citadel: Jin, Hagar Half-head, Jong, Gunna, and their kids are certainly along for the trip. Jin is romantically involved with Runic. His brother, Jong, is the father of Gunna's children. Gunna, is Runic's sister. Hagar is charged by Jin and Jong's mother to watch over the children.

And, the Pilot: Rather permanently attached to the Boat of the Undead, this representative of the Shadowed Skulls Guild is accompanying as repayment for modifications done to the aforementioned ship by Ms. Backslash Em Forward-slash.

Apple: She is now willing to trust her apprentice to handle the curse-forge by himself during her absence. She is willing to go as long as she is paid a suitable retainer.

Sampath: This privateer will bring his ships and act as the admiral of the entire fleet. He says he can guarantee all of the ships currently signed on can get to Tataramoa within a week, even with one-day stops to hire more mercenaries and to investigate the former stronghold of the Kadje Morsi pirates on Badaria. He is willing to forego standard shipping costs in exchange for a share of spoils. Sampath is accompanied by his new lieutenant, Daryen.

Sixty Aerenidae have also signed up as mercenaries and support staff. Most of these are martial artists and/or hellhounds. They are loyal to Runic, but are expecting fair wages for their service.

Many of the necessary roles for a small military campaign are already covered. You have people who can act as armourers, clerks, cooks, administration, and of course soldiers. What you currently lack are weapons, armour, horses, and food. Runic, Kritot, the Brothers Li, and Hagar Half-head have mounts, but I don't believe anyone else does. Someone who can help care for the mounts would be invaluable. Jong and the hellhounds have armour, but the latter only have leather. In general, the Aerenidae tend to be light or unarmed fighters. Fortunately, Kritot's sellswords have their own arms and are armoured according to their respective fighting styles, generally medium to semi-heavy.

A legal expert of the various nations of Tataramoa would also be of great help. Medics will be needed, even if there is no fighting, for general health purposes. One lonely little ER nurse probably won't cut it. Construction and facilities personnel are likely to be needed in short order as well.