Notice: Isle of Amanthyre

Myself and Eva began research as soon as we found out the name. We are still working on sifting through the tomes however.
-Thalia

Ser Daniel and I have been looking into it, as well. I'll be heading out to sea soon to see what stories and information I can collect.

(oog: there's a map of Arawyn pinned up near the board.)

Ser Daniel and I went on a brief excursion, and found out a few things:

The Isle of Amanthyre does exist somewhere in the Anteries Sea.

The waters around the island will be difficult to bypass. Treacherous waters make for difficult sailing.

As for the Isle's location, Daniel found that it's directly south of the rift, and very close to the coast of Palmydia.

I'm sure there are more clues, we just have to find them. My hypothesis is that the Isle of Amanthyre is hidden either among the straits, where if you sail too close you could fall into the rift itself - or, somewhere in Sevenlore.

i have the exact location, size, and a pretty good grasp of the topography along with much data on flora, fauna and exotics. I should have my Research, and thus my manuscript complete by the next feast. i made his Excellency aware of my progress and my projected timeline after the battle in the Inn last month.

It is the southern most island of the group of seven, and is notable (o n the map) for the dark outline the cartographer added. I was not aware you were such an accomplished scholar. I'd love to see your cartographic references.

When do we set sail?

Sorry for the delay, I was going to post this sooner but I needed to go back to be certain of my findings. Because what I found states that we'll be dealing with some serious things upon arriving at the Isle as well.

What I found was reference to the Isle being tainted with a supernatural force of Good. And while that could work in our favor, its entirely possible that any creatures on the island may be just as afflicted.

On top of that we might have some issues finding the tower itself. It was hidden from view, probably to keep people from doing the very thing we're attempting to do. But there was mention of a key of some kind. It was a very general wording, no specifics as to what it might be other than it exists and would reveal the Tower's location.

Lastly there were references to a Tower guardian. Someone who I inferred was there to be another line of defense. There was no indication as to whether it's a person or creation, to what it is, but it said something about Fiona's power, there might be a connection between it and her power. I admit I know very little about magic, but do we have any of her magic? Can one have samples of another person's power? If so maybe we could get it to respond to a sample.

**Not Caelvan**

"What I found was reference to the Isle being tainted with a supernatural force of Good. And while that could work in our favor, its entirely possible that any creatures on the island may be just as afflicted."

Does this mean I should stay in Travance? Since, regardless of my views, many believe that I wield a force of evil.

-Z'Hade Enam Merikh Tahzam

I can't say. I've been scouring the tomes but I can't find any more specific information.

One thing I'm rather certain of, and I think everyone else will agree with me, we're going to need everyone able for this mission to succeed.

I will look into what I can. I will reference various tombs and the like from that time as to what defenses we might expect to run into. Unless you think I would be better served looking into something else.

Oh, So that is what that Island is.
It looks like We could get supplies from Faust if anyone is staying there for any length of time. Eli, or I could probably send word to the family to get some sort of supply line to whomever will be staying there.

Signed,
Father Elric

Logistics:

Forgive me, if I overstep, but I want to make sure we have the equipment and supplies necessary to succeed in our mission.

Forge --- We will need a rank 4 forge to be moved onto one of the ships to have for our use during the trip, and once we arrive.

Alters - it would be in our best interest to have alters to our gods with us for the trip. I ask the churches to arrange this.

Foodstuffs. - I would ask the citizens to make sure to gather necessary supplies for the trip to and from the island, and at least a months provisions above that. Druids, Rangers and others who know hunting and fishing may also supplement our stores.

I will be packing the forge I have been keeping at the inn to set up wherever we decide to place our base of operations. Unfortunately I will arriving closer to our sail date as I am in the middle of some repairs. See everyone at the docks.

Though I have decided to spend my last few moons with my lady love, I wish you all best on the trip. You may find yourselves meeting rough seas, thrown about from starboard to port, tossed within the confines of the vessel. I would ask, as you slam into the reinforced hull of the ship, to remember my words:

"You will make it through this. We've been through hard ships before."

Thalia--you spoke of the island possibly being "tainted" with a force of Good.
Your choice of words aside, do we have any further details on that?
If we can know what we're likely to encounter, hopefully we can avoid Travance's usual murder hobo tactics. We should not be fighting Fiona's guardians. Are they likely to recognize other entities of Good? Hopefully the island is not overly aggressive and can be reasoned with. Travance cannot proceed as it normally does, or we may ruin our chance at getting Fiona's aid.


Gamblor--GODS DAMN IT.

I will be at the docks on time. But I may be late getting to the base camp, especially if Gamblor keeps making those puns.

Squire Annora,

Do you suppose we send a diplomatic group ahead of the town to reason with Fiona's guardians? Would that they know the town meant them no harm, it may quicken our journey through the Isle.


-Nalick

While I think this is a good idea we must defer to the Baron and the warlord in this matter. Speculation and discussion without direction will likely breed confusion.

Annora,

I probably should have specified, but tainted wasn't my word, it came directly from the tome. Given that we don't know what we're going to find, I thought it best to just put that bit in its entirety so we could try and figure out exactly what it meant.

As for the rest, let me see what else I can find. Especially because as of right now we don't know if these guardians are animal, vegetable or stone.
-Thalia

Whether animal, vegetable, or stone, Caldor should definitely come along.


-Nalick

Idle talk's not doing nothing. Less you got sommat useful to say, best be shutting up. Ain't likely talking's to be doing much good, but let's try it. Shatterstrike and I'll be ready for when it falls through.

-Bran

Squire Annora,

I'd ask you not to harbor a grudge, but whatever floats your boat.

Luck be with you,
-Gamblor

Thalia - thank you for the clarification, that makes much more sense.

Nalick - as Grim said, that's up to the Baron and Warlord. They make the plans. I just work here. (Although in these matters, I would probably defer to Magnus).

Bran - who are you accusing of idle talk? This is called planning, and is vital to the success of our mission. As much as I'm sure you'd like to, we can't just go there swinging our swords (or maces) around and trying to kill everything in sight like the mindless murderers Travancians often are. This is likely to be an island of Good, the same as your god, last I checked.

GAAAAAAMMMMMBBBBBLLLOOOOOORRRRR
ARGH.

Nalick,

I'm traveling north this month, sadly, to check on other things. I won't be able to go with you to the isle. Sorry.

Caldor

Idle talk like this. Ain't accomplishing anything towards your planning.

Less you lot have sommat useful to say, I'd advise keeping traps shut and getting ready.
I'll be doing the same.

-Bran

I believe the use of the term "taint" may be in reference to the perception of the author of the books used to research the island. Remember, when the Astral beings first arrived, there was no such thing as good and evil to them. They could have seen both as a "taint".

I have completed more of my research and can share the following in the knowledge it is accurate.

There really isn't any charts of those waters surrounding the island. People avoid those islands and have since the rift happened and they became mostly impassable due to the rift. Everyone avoids them by staying close to Coast Haven's shores up to the quail straits.

As far as local flora and fauna, we should expect similar species to what we normally see: bears, wolves, deer, rabbits, things of that nature. But one thing that kept coming up in multiple sources during my research research is this 'taint of good' mentioned by others. It's connected with Fiona's presence on the island.m A better word than taint is "presence."