To those going to Fredericks Fortress and those willing to aid us,
I have written many drafts of just what I want to say to you all before we walk through that portal gate again and finally came up with this:
By now you all know Frederick is a body jumping devil of Glomm, possessing a vampire and an Angel of Valos. Anyone over twenty seasons is at risk of being dominated by his power. His ritual is all but complete.
The mission is simple: Save the Angel, Slay the Vampire, and Banish the Devil, dispense his undead servants, Keep the loses to a minimum, and lastly collect his treasure and wears for the others.
To those joining us;
I will be blunt, we aren't all making it back, some of us WILL die on this mission, it is that simple. We have plans, formations, and plead for aid from several various factions. There is rumor mongering now that many of you are scared for what you may face in the coming battle and may not join us. You are right to be scared, use it as a weapon, it can keep you on guard, and it can keep you alive. Know that some of us are willing to stay and hold the line should the retreat need to be called. We will see this through, you are not alone.
I am not Maveith or to many of you Goliath, I have not been with you all in these battles. I have made my peace with what may happen, and know I stand with you all. Publicly before you all, I will state that I don't desire treasure, I want the Angel saved, the foe dead, and as many of you alive as we can muster. I'm not going to say that if you stick to the plan you will live, because there is a chance you won't. I'm going to say if there is a window where you see an opportunity to be a hero, do it. Make each lose weigh more on our enemy, make it count. Some lights only shine in the dark...burn out, don't fade away.
To those whom might aid them;
I'm not asking, I am begging many of the Lands, the Church of Light, Mages Guild, and other groups of people to aid them. I've been in a far less fights than many of you, you have your own goals and missions to attend to but please help them, you may save more lives than you know.
I've made my share of mistakes, I confess to using scrolls of Necromancy, poisons, and I once killed a man that should have been helped I made no claim to hide it.. Everything I did was with the best of intentions and to save lives. Please don't punish many others for the mistakes of the few, I will carry the blame for those calls solely on myself. I've never hidden my mistakes, but know I will grow from them. I will receive aid last, or not at all in this coming battle as further penance to the people. I've gone nearly broke helping fund this campaign much like Lois Maxwell and Knight Cpt Magnus and will continue to spend my last copper and silver pieces if it means better equipping these people. I thank you all for your time.
To Frederick and his slaves;
You don't have to come to us, we are coming for you! You will pay for your crimes and the deaths on your hands. We lay rest those souls so that they may rest in peace. Frederick, your going to stand down or we will put you down, Repent for your judgment is soon upon you!
Strength Duty Mission Faith
-McCoy, A.
Del Dragon, Argyle
(OOC: Forest Dougan)
