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	'''The campaign that preceded [[Vanguard]]...'''		''The campaign that preceded [[Vanguard]]...''
	== Setting ==		== Setting ==

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			'''The campaign that preceded [[Vanguard]]...'''
	== Setting ==		== Setting ==

Johnm: /* The Revolution Begins */

2014-09-22T17:42:09Z

The Revolution Begins

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	Simultaneously, Rebecca commands a squad of guards to step aside or join the effort to clear the Dark Rooms of necromancers and their minions. In they go, and are quickly beset on both sides by wights and zombies. Dante, Rebecca, Sharone, and a handful of knights slip through the clashing parties, only to find themselves in the presence of an enormous Deathknight. [[Sharone]] shudders, suspecting her remaining time in this life is short.		Simultaneously, Rebecca commands a squad of guards to step aside or join the effort to clear the Dark Rooms of necromancers and their minions. In they go, and are quickly beset on both sides by wights and zombies. Dante, Rebecca, Sharone, and a handful of knights slip through the clashing parties, only to find themselves in the presence of an enormous Deathknight. [[Sharone]] shudders, suspecting her remaining time in this life is short.

			=== Crescendo, Aftermath ===

			Grisly combat with a contingent of necromancers and their Deathknight bodyguard ensues. Vrees scampers from foe to foe with his daggers flashing while Dante and Rebecca trade blows with the enormous Deathknight and one of Rebecca's knights wades in to hack at the necros as well. [[Sharone]] hangs back, paranoid about the wights and zombies behind the group.

			Eventually, the good guys win. In the process, Sharone has another vision.

			Meanwhile, Jack and a company of Mistwalkers coordinates with Arcadius and takes up a position overlooking a large group of soldiers preparing to raid the mansion of one of the heirs. Jack tries diplomacy first, but has no standing, and is ordered away.

			He commands his archers to attack the well-armored infantry, with little martial effect, but creating a delay and diversion of the assault. Finally, Arcadius and another mage arrive with more firepower, and a series of violent skirmishes commences. Some family members escape the mansion in the chaos, but the whereabouts of the heir is unknown.

			Luckily, there is a defined process for establishing the next in line, and, in the aftermath of the revolution, order eventually prevails.

			The general who arranged the conspiracy, it is later learned, escapes the walls of the city with a contingent of some 2000 citizens and soldiers.

			In the weeks to follow, it is learned that the wilderness surrounding the city is filled with dangerous beasts, but no demon armies. Yet.

Johnm: /* The Revolution Begins */

2014-09-09T15:22:24Z

The Revolution Begins

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	Jace, with Mistwalker bodyguards, makes it to court without any trouble, and Arcadius staggers in, healed by medics just enough to cheat death.		Jace, with Mistwalker bodyguards, makes it to court without any trouble, and Arcadius staggers in, healed by medics just enough to cheat death.
			[[Image:Rena.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rena]], felled by friendly fire]]

	Jace and Arcadius and one of Dante's minions all present evidence, bolstered by information provided by the Magus. The high council of generals is split in their response, and the proceedings become chaotic before the vote is counted. Weapons are drawn, exploding fireballs fortunately miss their mark, and armed combat ensues.		Jace and Arcadius and one of Dante's minions all present evidence, bolstered by information provided by the Magus. The high council of generals is split in their response, and the proceedings become chaotic before the vote is counted. Weapons are drawn, exploding fireballs fortunately miss their mark, and armed combat ensues.
	[[Image:~~Rena~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~200px~~\|[[~~Rena~~]], ~~felled by friendly fire~~]]
			In the midst of the controversy, the dome blinks out of existence, allowing the bright rays of the sun to bathe the city in a warmth forgotten for forty years. Citizens of all classes screech in horror and take cover, expecting a vast army of demons to flood in.

			[[Image:Sharone.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Sharone]], in the presence of a Deathknight]]

	The culpable general slips away, surrounded by vigilant and capable thugs.		The culpable general slips away, surrounded by vigilant and capable thugs.

	Meanwhile, Jack and his squad of rangers take up a position overlooking one of the dome-maintenance facilities. At the intersection of paranoia and miscommunication, young [[Rena]] is nearly killed by Mistwalker arrows as she returns with vital intelligence: It's NOT the Ravenblades tracking down royal heirs to slaughter, it's.... and she passes out.		Meanwhile, Jack and his squad of rangers take up a position overlooking one of the dome-maintenance facilities. At the intersection of paranoia and miscommunication, young [[Rena]] is nearly killed by Mistwalker arrows as she returns with vital intelligence: It's NOT the Ravenblades tracking down royal heirs to slaughter, it's.... and she passes out.

			Simultaneously, Rebecca commands a squad of guards to step aside or join the effort to clear the Dark Rooms of necromancers and their minions. In they go, and are quickly beset on both sides by wights and zombies. Dante, Rebecca, Sharone, and a handful of knights slip through the clashing parties, only to find themselves in the presence of an enormous Deathknight. [[Sharone]] shudders, suspecting her remaining time in this life is short.

Johnm: /* The Revolution Begins */

2014-09-09T15:16:24Z

The Revolution Begins

Johnm: /* Setting the Stage */

2014-09-09T14:49:21Z

Setting the Stage

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	Lucky Jack and [[Sharone]] will locate and spirit away the rightful heir.		Lucky Jack and [[Sharone]] will locate and spirit away the rightful heir.

			=== The Revolution Begins ===

			The party briefs retired general Tivus at the palace and then convenes at the mansion hideout to await a meeting of allies: Tivus and his entourage, a squad of Mistwalkers, and leaders of the Swords of Light. Notes are compared and a scheme hatched while [[Sharone]] makes her dubious vegetable stew in the adjoining kitchen.

			Some facts (or at least, observations):
			* military units are setting up roadblocks throughout the city
			* they are collaborating with or protecting a powerful dragon mage, whose '''Aura''' suggests anticipation for the dome coming down, soon.
			* the fiery death of 40 years ago was caused by soldiers, not demons
			* the rightful heirs to the throne are known to Dante, Sharone, and now Jack
			* Nightblade assassins are operating, at whose behest, we're not sure

			Tivus takes charge and amends the original plan. The heirs will not be sought out, as doing so will alert whomever has an interest in making them dead.

			And so, in the wee hours of the night, the new plan emerges, with some amendments after Tivus and others leave:
			* Arcadius and Jace are still going to court to attend the no-confidence proceedings
			* Jack will take a group of Mistwalkers to protect one of the mage batteries responsible for holding up the dome
			* Dante, Sharone, Rebecca and a company of Swords of Light will clear the Dark Rooms

			Arcadius says he'll rendezvous with Jace at the palace at the appointed hour and exits the mansion quickly, after invoking a vision of powerful mages in the rune room of the catacombs. On his way there to help, he has an unfortunate encounter with a nightblade assassin, and is forced to teleport himself to safety.

			Jace, with Mistwalker bodyguards, makes it to court without any trouble, and Arcadius staggers in, healed by medics just enough to cheat death.

			Jace and Arcadius and one of Dante's minions all present evidence, bolstered by information provided by the Magus. The high council of generals is split in their response, and the proceedings become chaotic before the vote is counted. Weapons are drawn, exploding fireballs fortunately miss their mark, and armed combat ensues.

			The culpable general slips away, surrounded by vigilant and capable thugs.

			Meanwhile, ....

Johnm: /* Setting the Stage */

2014-08-27T19:19:06Z

Setting the Stage

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	=== Setting the Stage ===		=== Setting the Stage ===

	Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then they unintentionally ~~caused~~ a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.		Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then they unintentionally cause a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.

	Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.		Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.

	The rest of the party visits with the ~~rangers~~ and then schemes and plots. Three tasks:		The rest of the party visits with the Mistwalkers and then schemes and plots. Three tasks:
	# locate and protect the rightful heir		# locate and protect the rightful heir
	# appear before council for revelations and proposals		# appear before council for revelations and proposals

Johnm: /* Setting the Stage */

2014-08-27T19:16:28Z

Setting the Stage

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	Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then unintentionally caused a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.		Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then they unintentionally caused a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.

	Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.		Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.

Johnm: /* Setting the Stage */

2014-08-27T19:16:10Z

Setting the Stage

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	Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then ~~unitentially~~ caused a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.		Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then unintentionally caused a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.

	Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.		Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.
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	Father Dante and Rebecca will lead the annihilation mission.		Father Dante and Rebecca will lead the annihilation mission.

	War hero Arcadius and diplomatic genius will appear before council.		War hero Arcadius and diplomatic genius Jace will appear before council.

			Lucky Jack and [[Sharone]] will locate and spirit away the rightful heir.

Johnm: /* Casting the Light */

2014-08-27T19:15:09Z

Casting the Light

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	After some preparation time, the party used the Light of Civilization to gain entry to and, with some difficulty and injuries, demolish many ghoulish foes in the catacombs.		After some preparation time, the party used the Light of Civilization to gain entry to and, with some difficulty and injuries, demolish many ghoulish foes in the catacombs.

			=== Setting the Stage ===

			Pressing on, the party learns some truths about the conspiracy which unleashed hell upon their fair city, and then unitentially caused a small pocket of remaining demons to be released. They wisely flee.

			Later, Arcadius returns with a magus and participates in a grand battle, losing a leg in the process.

			The rest of the party visits with the rangers and then schemes and plots. Three tasks:
			# locate and protect the rightful heir
			# appear before council for revelations and proposals
			# annihilate the growing zombie hordes before they are loosed on the populace

			Father Dante and Rebecca will lead the annihilation mission.

			War hero Arcadius and diplomatic genius will appear before council.

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	* military units are setting up roadblocks throughout the city		* military units are setting up roadblocks throughout the city
	* they are collaborating with or protecting a powerful dragon mage, whose '''Aura''' suggests anticipation for the dome coming down, soon.		* they are collaborating with or protecting a powerful dragon mage, whose '''Aura''' suggests anticipation for the dome coming down, soon.
	* the fiery death of 40 years ago was caused by soldiers, not demons		* the fiery death of 40 years ago was caused by soldiers following orders, not demons
	* the rightful heirs to the throne are known to Dante, Sharone, and now Jack		* the rightful heirs to the throne are known to Dante, Sharone, and now Jack
	* ~~Nightblade~~ assassins are operating, at whose behest, we're not sure		* Ravenblade assassins are operating, at whose behest, we're not sure

	Tivus takes charge and amends the original plan. The heirs will not be sought out, as doing so will alert whomever has an interest in making them dead.		Tivus takes charge and amends the original plan. The heirs will not be sought out, as doing so will alert whomever has an interest in making them dead.
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	* Dante, Sharone, Rebecca and a company of Swords of Light will clear the Dark Rooms		* Dante, Sharone, Rebecca and a company of Swords of Light will clear the Dark Rooms

	Arcadius says he'll rendezvous with Jace at the palace at the appointed hour and exits the mansion quickly, after invoking a vision of powerful mages in the rune room of the catacombs. On his way there to help, he has an unfortunate encounter with a ~~nightblade~~ assassin, and is forced to teleport himself to safety.		Arcadius says he'll rendezvous with Jace at the palace at the appointed hour and exits the mansion quickly, after invoking a vision of powerful mages in the rune room of the catacombs. On his way there to help, he has an unfortunate encounter with a Ravenblade assassin, and is forced to teleport himself to safety.

	Jace, with Mistwalker bodyguards, makes it to court without any trouble, and Arcadius staggers in, healed by medics just enough to cheat death.		Jace, with Mistwalker bodyguards, makes it to court without any trouble, and Arcadius staggers in, healed by medics just enough to cheat death.

	Jace and Arcadius and one of Dante's minions all present evidence, bolstered by information provided by the Magus. The high council of generals is split in their response, and the proceedings become chaotic before the vote is counted. Weapons are drawn, exploding fireballs fortunately miss their mark, and armed combat ensues.		Jace and Arcadius and one of Dante's minions all present evidence, bolstered by information provided by the Magus. The high council of generals is split in their response, and the proceedings become chaotic before the vote is counted. Weapons are drawn, exploding fireballs fortunately miss their mark, and armed combat ensues.
			[[Image:Rena.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Rena]], felled by friendly fire]]

	The culpable general slips away, surrounded by vigilant and capable thugs.		The culpable general slips away, surrounded by vigilant and capable thugs.

	Meanwhile, ....		Meanwhile, Jack and his squad of rangers take up a position overlooking one of the dome-maintenance facilities. At the intersection of paranoia and miscommunication, young [[Rena]] is nearly killed by Mistwalker arrows as she returns with vital intelligence: It's NOT the Ravenblades tracking down royal heirs to slaughter, it's.... and she passes out.