The Guard
ATTENTION: Guard Meeting July 27
There will be a Guard meeting at the seventh bell on the evening of Friday, July 27. We will meet in the Guard tower.
All Guard not on deployment are expected to attend. Notify myself or Adjutant Windblade if you have a scheduling conflict so that we can give you the information we expect to cover.
-Advisor Longsight
All Guard not on deployment are expected to attend. Notify myself or Adjutant Windblade if you have a scheduling conflict so that we can give you the information we expect to cover.
-Advisor Longsight
7/27 21:00:27.037 Etharion says: At ease.
7/27 21:00:48.022 Ink bounces once or twice on the balls of her feet, and folds her hands behind her back.
7/27 21:00:50.140 Etharion says: We've got a lot of things to cover so let's get started.
7/27 21:00:53.826 Sïgarni pads over to her customary space.
7/27 21:01:19.549 Etharion says: We'll try to make this as short as possible.
7/27 21:01:29.690 Etharion says: Isle of Quel'danas.
7/27 21:01:40.499 Etharion bows his head for a moment and takes a deep breath.
7/27 21:02:03.721 Etharion says: Some things went very very right. We made it out alive, for one, in the face of heavy opposition.
7/27 21:02:29.009 Etharion says: Other things, not so right. Starting with myself.
7/27 21:02:45.456 Sïgarni 's expression is neutral, but her gaze crawls up and down the line, making note of missing faces.
7/27 21:03:37.166 Etharion says: The intelligence briefing came from someone I trusted. It arrived on my desk shortly after furlough began.
7/27 21:04:12.495 Ink raises a hand abruptly.
7/27 21:04:48.059 Etharion looks at Squink a moment, as if considering something. "Yes, Sergeant?"
7/27 21:05:21.773 Ink says: Sir, if you're planning to lay out any of what we discussed on that matter in our earlier meeting, I'd like permission to sweep the area first.
7/27 21:05:37.556 Etharion says: Granted.
7/27 21:05:52.315 Ink says: Won't be a moment.
7/27 21:06:44.043 Ink says: Clear to proceed, sir.
7/27 21:06:48.930 Etharion stares at the back wall. Without his beard, he seems particularly like an overgrown boy attempting to play soldier.
7/27 21:06:58.271 Etharion says: Thank you Sergeant.
7/27 21:07:02.508 Beyarma 's eyes flicker up briefly to the window bay above.
7/27 21:08:33.901 Ink makes the slightest of nods as she resumes her previous position.
7/27 21:08:37.139 Etharion says: What I was going to say is that with intelligence a fortnight old, I should have sought an update, or at least confirmed the current situation. That was a failure on my part.
7/27 21:10:14.039 Etharion looks down the line. "It's always been my firm belief that an officer should never lightly or carelessly order his men into battle. I did not live up to that standard and for that you have my apology. "
7/27 21:10:22.078 Etharion says: More, you have my promise it will never happen again.
7/27 21:10:42.878 Sïgarni 's chin lifts a touch.
7/27 21:11:19.492 Axasa enters. She appears quite short of breath. Tossing a quick salute, she joins ranks.
7/27 21:11:19.776 Etharion says: The story doesn't end there, however.
7/27 21:11:39.176 Etharion says: Sergeant Shadowquill, would you like to elaborate?
7/27 21:11:45.180 Sïgarni 's gaze flicks to Axasa, lingering for a moment, then sliding back along the line.
7/27 21:11:51.870 Ink says: Very well, sir.
7/27 21:12:06.250 Etharion nods approvingly.
7/27 21:12:07.566 Beyarma shifts a little to focus on Squink.
7/27 21:12:23.397 Almara shifts her gaze to Squink.
7/27 21:12:28.718 Coehen focuses on Squink. Report time!
7/27 21:12:37.876 Ink says: After some independent investigation, it was revealed that there were two stories about the status of the Sunwell floating around standard intelligence channels.
7/27 21:13:02.948 Ink says: The majority intelligence reflected the situation the team found on the ground after deployment.
7/27 21:13:43.232 Ink says: The minority opinion - the one that we received from our sources, and subsequently acted upon - was conjectured to be fraudulent.
7/27 21:14:08.018 Beyarma furrows her brow.
7/27 21:14:35.476 Ink says: Moreover this seems to fit into a pattern with the rest of the intelligence reports we've received lately.
7/27 21:14:53.992 Etharion nods.
7/27 21:14:55.676 Ink says: To say anything more would be conjecture, at this point, so I'm reluctant to do so, but.
7/27 21:17:37.781 Ink says: The implications are as obvious as they are troubling.
7/27 21:17:37.781 Ink turns to Etharion. "Would you like me to elaborate further, sir?"
7/27 21:17:37.840 Coehen rests his gun against his arm. "How many a' these reports have we had twisted, then?"
7/27 21:17:37.847 Etharion says: Indeed. And that's why I hope all of the Guard, each of you in your own way, will do everything you can to assist Sergeant Shadowquill and Initiate Axasa. But we will talk more about that in a moment.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Ink says: There have been at least three incidents lately of the official report not matching the field situation.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Ink says: I'll yield the floor, unless there are any further questions.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Beyarma raises a hand quietly.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Etharion nods to Beyarma.
7/27 21:17:37.874 Ink says: Novice Woodrey?
7/27 21:17:42.118 Coehen says: Like ta know why we didn't double-check th' intel, after th' first.
7/27 21:18:34.197 Beyarma says: I remember that somethin' like this had happened earlier than just recently. Back in the early spring, I was part of the assault Mireille Ashton led on Shadowfang Keep--I recall that intelligence on that situation was faulty, as well. Shall we count that
7/27 21:19:02.002 Beyarma says: amongst the incidents, or would it have been far enough back that it would be considered separate?
7/27 21:19:39.485 Ink says: That was shortly after the Destroyer's fall, so we wouldn't have been aware of rapid troop movements and redeployments in Forsaken territory.
7/27 21:19:45.589 Abbî shuffles in and falls into line, saluting as appropriate.
7/27 21:19:47.058 Ink says: I'm prepared to chalk it up to bad timing.
7/27 21:20:07.174 Coehen asks his question next. Hooray for chatscroll.
7/27 21:20:07.891 Beyarma dips her head. "Yes, marm. That's all from me. Thank you."
7/27 21:20:15.782 Coehen says: Like ta know why we didn't double-check th' intel, after th' first.
7/27 21:20:22.355 Ink says: As for Sergeant Nash's question, any number of reasons. Primarily that we had no reason to suspect that our sources had been compromised.
7/27 21:20:37.650 Etharion eyes Abbi sternly, but makes no comment other than a raised eyebrow.
7/27 21:20:54.833 Ink says: Faulty intelligence is much more frequently the result of honest mistakes, rather than malice.
7/27 21:20:55.249 Sïgarni says: There's a difference between circumstances changing and sabotage.
7/27 21:21:18.084 Coehen nods. "Thank ya. That makes sense."
7/27 21:21:24.574 Ink says: Now that we have reason to be suspicious, we shall be. Which is where Axasa's plan comes in.
7/27 21:21:39.870 Etharion says: Thank you Sergeant Shadowquill.
7/27 21:21:45.975 Ink says: Happy to, sir.
7/27 21:21:54.098 Ink falls in.
7/27 21:22:21.955 Sïgarni glances at Eth.
7/27 21:22:42.073 Etharion says: A few words about the combat exercises.
7/27 21:22:52.799 Etharion says: We're not there yet. Nowhere near there.
7/27 21:23:16.936 Etharion says: We'll continue to have such events until we can work together as a seamless unit.
7/27 21:23:51.233 Etharion says: If someone lays a freezing trap or a stun or a sap or sheeps an opponent, don't break it.
7/27 21:24:19.172 Etharion says: Focus your attacks where the lead melee goes, unless otherwise directed.
7/27 21:24:41.941 Etharion says: Protect your healer. If they're up in the healer's face, he or she can't help you.
7/27 21:25:15.687 Etharion says: This will take practice. We're not perfect yet. But I aim for us to get there.
7/27 21:25:38.490 Etharion slams one fist in his open palm, emphasizing the point.
7/27 21:25:58.339 Etharion says: So combat exercise will be ongoing.
7/27 21:26:07.097 Beyarma gives a slight headbob.
7/27 21:26:15.870 Axasa nods agreement.
7/27 21:26:25.831 Almara raises a hand.
7/27 21:26:27.848 Coehen growls, deep in his chest. Red glints flash behind the slits of his helm.
7/27 21:27:04.129 Sïgarni 's head tilts, gaze lingering on Coe for a second longer.
7/27 21:27:06.530 Ink looks between Etharion and Coehen, brow furrowing.
7/27 21:27:34.671 Etharion looks to Sigarni. "Adjutant, I'd like you to address Shadowquill's and Axasa's projects."
7/27 21:28:17.291 Sïgarni says: Yes, Sir. Redmist?
7/27 21:28:45.449 Axasa remains in the meeting until it is done, and is assumed to salute and nod appropriately. She mentions at the end of the meeting that she will be available for any and all discussion tomorrow afternoon.
7/27 21:29:14.641 Almara says: I've noticed we've mostly been going into frozen environments for these excercises. I was wondering if it was a part of the excercise to adapt to new environments while fighting?
7/27 21:30:10.971 Sïgarni says: We've also just returned from Hellfire.
7/27 21:30:17.060 Etharion says: Indeed.
7/27 21:30:22.696 Almara nods slightly.
7/27 21:30:39.046 Etharion says: We'll be tried in a variety of environments.
7/27 21:31:01.199 Sïgarni nods. "Each provides its own challenge."
7/27 21:31:18.710 Etharion says: Some tests will be simulations, some will be as quite real.
7/27 21:31:36.825 Etharion looks to Sigarni. "You have the floor, Adjutant."
7/27 21:31:53.790 Sïgarni nods to Eth, then steps forward and looks at her Guardsmen.
7/27 21:32:07.636 Sïgarni offers a smile as she looks at each in turn. "Did everyone have a good furlough?"
7/27 21:32:23.951 Ink says: Absolutely, ma'am.
7/27 21:32:32.158 Ink says: Cheesecake and debauchery aplenty.
7/27 21:32:39.647 Abbî nods. "I swam a bit. Was fun."
7/27 21:32:40.149 Sïgarni says: Good. Everyone refreshed? Rejuvenated?
7/27 21:32:40.149 Beyarma nods quietly, though slightly pensive.
7/27 21:33:19.831 Almara shrugs. "It was enjoyable for the time."
7/27 21:34:12.392 Sïgarni 's smile fades. "I was asking because I was concerned that perhaps you did not get enough rest. Perhaps you are having trouble generating interest. Have you run out of shits to give, people?"
7/27 21:36:17.232 Almara dips her head down, having nothing to comment on in response.
7/27 21:36:38.216 Sïgarni 's gaze sharpens. "That was a question."
7/27 21:36:45.456 Coehen remains at attention. If he has thoughts on the matter, he's not sharing.
7/27 21:37:26.191 Beyarma bites her lip but manages to stay stolid and even-voiced. "Not at all, marm. Plenty of rest."
7/27 21:37:48.661 Sïgarni says: The missons and undertakings currently on the table are on a volunteer basis. It's because we were labouring under the assumption that our swordbrethren would support each other. No one has stepped forward.
7/27 21:38:04.912 Sïgarni says: I understand everyone has duties, and not everyone is available for additional deployment.
7/27 21:38:20.271 Sïgarni says: But we are currently the largest division in the Order, and there's been precious little out of us.
7/27 21:38:49.045 Sïgarni says: So take a look at the duty roster and your schedules and see what you can fit in, and then for fuck's sake, do it.
7/27 21:41:06.329 Ink says: Yes, ma'am. Apologies for the lack of initiative.
7/27 21:41:20.123 Etharion says: Sergeant?
7/27 21:41:30.081 Etharion focuses a look at Squink.
7/27 21:41:34.519 Beyarma nods, quiet. "Yes ma'am."
7/27 21:41:40.041 Sïgarni focuses upon Squink,. "Your enthusiasm is noted, Sergeant, but you're one of the ones currently looking for teams."
7/27 21:42:00.925 Sïgarni looks up and down the line. Her voice remains quiet, but hardens. "Is everyone clear?"
7/27 21:42:00.925 Etharion says: Sergeant Shadowquill, you have shown initiative and then some.
7/27 21:42:30.583 Beyarma says: Yes marm, clear.
7/27 21:42:37.507 Almara lightly scratches at her cheek. "I'd like to have more time to offer aid but it is difficult..."
7/27 21:42:50.116 Ink dips her head slightly.
7/27 21:43:05.530 Abbî bites her lip. "An' I'm to be on a team or two right now, but I'll try to find others."
7/27 21:43:27.698 Sïgarni looks at Coehen.
7/27 21:43:53.687 Etharion says: Some of you have skills that would greatly help Shadowquill. I hope to see volunteers to help her. Don't make me have to make it an order.
7/27 21:44:07.766 Coehen flexes his gauntlets. That red gleam flashes behind his eyeslits. "Crystal." HIs voice is a growling, sibilant hiss.
7/27 21:44:25.348 Etharion says: But I will issue orders if need be. Sergeant Nash, is there a problem?
7/27 21:44:32.119 Etharion scowls at Coehen.
7/27 21:44:49.969 Beyarma glances over at Coe at that hiss. She MAY or MAY NOT lean a little to the right, as if putting respective distance between them.
7/27 21:45:32.770 Beyarma || Aelo merely narrows her eyes a touch, but keeps her gaze forward. Hmm.
7/27 21:45:33.905 Ink takes a half-step backward. Very slowly.
7/27 21:46:00.511 Coehen says: Problem, sir? No.
7/27 21:46:31.372 Sïgarni nods to the line and steps back.
7/27 21:46:40.029 Etharion says: Then refrain from any further outbursts, please.
7/27 21:47:20.245 Etharion says: Third point of business. Combat deployment.
7/27 21:47:30.971 |Hchannel:OFFICER|h[Officer]|h Prikka: <Morsh> I believe so. Were we attacked?
7/27 21:47:45.767 |Hchannel:OFFICER|h[Officer]|h Sïgarni: <Morsh> No. Just being prepared.
7/27 21:48:46.137 Etharion says: The Alliance has called for assistance at three different battlefields. The Servitors stand ready to answer. Beginning this weekend, volunteers will report to one of three battlegrounds.
7/27 21:49:13.709 Etharion says: Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, and Tol Barad.
7/27 21:50:09.207 Etharion says: You will report in groups of two or more and spend a week assisting Alliance efforts, to the best of your skill and talents.
7/27 21:50:20.631 Beyarma headbobs.
7/27 21:50:32.376 Ink raises a hand.
7/27 21:50:43.586 Etharion says: This will be an ongoing effort for the next month. So if you're not able to spend next week on a battleground, perhaps the week after.
7/27 21:50:55.746 Etharion says: Yes, Shadowquill?
7/27 21:51:28.074 Ink says: I just wanted to reassure everyone that the intelligence for these battlefields -has- been vetted.
7/27 21:51:49.775 Etharion nods firmly. "Good point. Thank you, Sergeant."
7/27 21:52:11.978 Ink says: The situation will be familiar to anyone who's served in them before. These are dug-in, entrenched lines, which very frequently encounter pitched battles.
7/27 21:52:30.910 Ink says: There's very little subterfuge, and complements on both sides are tupically quite equal.
7/27 21:52:56.381 Abbî raises a hand.
7/27 21:53:07.658 Etharion nods to Abbi. "Yes, Turpin?"
7/27 21:53:11.361 Ink gives a little nod, indicating that she's finished with her brief interjection.
7/27 21:53:18.583 Coehen flexes his gauntlets. "Know how Kul Tirans fight. Strong."
7/27 21:53:37.134 Abbî says: No specific orders for now, other than helping them however we can?
7/27 21:54:17.385 Etharion says: Precisely. When you find your partner--or group--and pick your battlefield, I'll give you the information on who to report to.
7/27 21:55:54.783 Etharion says: Are there any further questions?
7/27 21:56:07.128 Beyarma shakes her head. "None, sir."
7/27 21:56:15.402 Ink says: Clear here, sir.
7/27 21:56:19.821 Abbî shakes her head.
7/27 21:56:27.679 Almara says: I take it we are able to choose who we enter this with?
7/27 21:56:34.567 Etharion says: That's correct.
7/27 21:56:48.378 Almara says: Nothing else, then.
7/27 21:57:05.193 Etharion says: Choose your partner wisely. You'll be watching each others' backs.
7/27 21:57:15.086 Sïgarni says: Sergeant Nash, please remain behind after close of meeting.
7/27 21:57:45.128 Etharion says: Keep in mind you're not required to be silent. You can still contact us by GCD during a lull.
7/27 21:57:46.478 Arjác says: Sorry for the tardiness sir. I was occupied in battle.
7/27 21:57:48.879 Arjác salutes Etharion with respect.
7/27 21:58:06.811 Etharion says: We will expect dispatches from the front.
7/27 21:58:10.750 Sïgarni flicks her gaze to Arjac, studying him with detached interest.
7/27 21:58:15.120 Etharion says: Simply report what you observe.
7/27 21:59:13.353 Etharion says: Applicant Castellon, will you stay after the meeting as well?
7/27 21:59:24.112 Arjác says: Yes, sir. Of Course.
7/27 21:59:33.568 Coehen keeps his gaze locked on Sig and Etharion. "Aye," he rumbles.
7/27 22:00:18.908 Etharion looks over the assembled Guard steadily.
7/27 22:00:30.934 Ink flicks her eyes toward Sigarni.
7/27 22:00:32.804 Etharion says: The Guard is to be a sword.
7/27 22:00:53.922 Etharion says: We are many, but when we take to the field, we must be as one.
7/27 22:01:16.790 Etharion says: We must move together, fight together, anticipate each other's moves.
7/27 22:01:59.061 Etharion says: Dismissed.
7/27 21:00:48.022 Ink bounces once or twice on the balls of her feet, and folds her hands behind her back.
7/27 21:00:50.140 Etharion says: We've got a lot of things to cover so let's get started.
7/27 21:00:53.826 Sïgarni pads over to her customary space.
7/27 21:01:19.549 Etharion says: We'll try to make this as short as possible.
7/27 21:01:29.690 Etharion says: Isle of Quel'danas.
7/27 21:01:40.499 Etharion bows his head for a moment and takes a deep breath.
7/27 21:02:03.721 Etharion says: Some things went very very right. We made it out alive, for one, in the face of heavy opposition.
7/27 21:02:29.009 Etharion says: Other things, not so right. Starting with myself.
7/27 21:02:45.456 Sïgarni 's expression is neutral, but her gaze crawls up and down the line, making note of missing faces.
7/27 21:03:37.166 Etharion says: The intelligence briefing came from someone I trusted. It arrived on my desk shortly after furlough began.
7/27 21:04:12.495 Ink raises a hand abruptly.
7/27 21:04:48.059 Etharion looks at Squink a moment, as if considering something. "Yes, Sergeant?"
7/27 21:05:21.773 Ink says: Sir, if you're planning to lay out any of what we discussed on that matter in our earlier meeting, I'd like permission to sweep the area first.
7/27 21:05:37.556 Etharion says: Granted.
7/27 21:05:52.315 Ink says: Won't be a moment.
7/27 21:06:44.043 Ink says: Clear to proceed, sir.
7/27 21:06:48.930 Etharion stares at the back wall. Without his beard, he seems particularly like an overgrown boy attempting to play soldier.
7/27 21:06:58.271 Etharion says: Thank you Sergeant.
7/27 21:07:02.508 Beyarma 's eyes flicker up briefly to the window bay above.
7/27 21:08:33.901 Ink makes the slightest of nods as she resumes her previous position.
7/27 21:08:37.139 Etharion says: What I was going to say is that with intelligence a fortnight old, I should have sought an update, or at least confirmed the current situation. That was a failure on my part.
7/27 21:10:14.039 Etharion looks down the line. "It's always been my firm belief that an officer should never lightly or carelessly order his men into battle. I did not live up to that standard and for that you have my apology. "
7/27 21:10:22.078 Etharion says: More, you have my promise it will never happen again.
7/27 21:10:42.878 Sïgarni 's chin lifts a touch.
7/27 21:11:19.492 Axasa enters. She appears quite short of breath. Tossing a quick salute, she joins ranks.
7/27 21:11:19.776 Etharion says: The story doesn't end there, however.
7/27 21:11:39.176 Etharion says: Sergeant Shadowquill, would you like to elaborate?
7/27 21:11:45.180 Sïgarni 's gaze flicks to Axasa, lingering for a moment, then sliding back along the line.
7/27 21:11:51.870 Ink says: Very well, sir.
7/27 21:12:06.250 Etharion nods approvingly.
7/27 21:12:07.566 Beyarma shifts a little to focus on Squink.
7/27 21:12:23.397 Almara shifts her gaze to Squink.
7/27 21:12:28.718 Coehen focuses on Squink. Report time!
7/27 21:12:37.876 Ink says: After some independent investigation, it was revealed that there were two stories about the status of the Sunwell floating around standard intelligence channels.
7/27 21:13:02.948 Ink says: The majority intelligence reflected the situation the team found on the ground after deployment.
7/27 21:13:43.232 Ink says: The minority opinion - the one that we received from our sources, and subsequently acted upon - was conjectured to be fraudulent.
7/27 21:14:08.018 Beyarma furrows her brow.
7/27 21:14:35.476 Ink says: Moreover this seems to fit into a pattern with the rest of the intelligence reports we've received lately.
7/27 21:14:53.992 Etharion nods.
7/27 21:14:55.676 Ink says: To say anything more would be conjecture, at this point, so I'm reluctant to do so, but.
7/27 21:17:37.781 Ink says: The implications are as obvious as they are troubling.
7/27 21:17:37.781 Ink turns to Etharion. "Would you like me to elaborate further, sir?"
7/27 21:17:37.840 Coehen rests his gun against his arm. "How many a' these reports have we had twisted, then?"
7/27 21:17:37.847 Etharion says: Indeed. And that's why I hope all of the Guard, each of you in your own way, will do everything you can to assist Sergeant Shadowquill and Initiate Axasa. But we will talk more about that in a moment.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Ink says: There have been at least three incidents lately of the official report not matching the field situation.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Ink says: I'll yield the floor, unless there are any further questions.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Beyarma raises a hand quietly.
7/27 21:17:37.858 Etharion nods to Beyarma.
7/27 21:17:37.874 Ink says: Novice Woodrey?
7/27 21:17:42.118 Coehen says: Like ta know why we didn't double-check th' intel, after th' first.
7/27 21:18:34.197 Beyarma says: I remember that somethin' like this had happened earlier than just recently. Back in the early spring, I was part of the assault Mireille Ashton led on Shadowfang Keep--I recall that intelligence on that situation was faulty, as well. Shall we count that
7/27 21:19:02.002 Beyarma says: amongst the incidents, or would it have been far enough back that it would be considered separate?
7/27 21:19:39.485 Ink says: That was shortly after the Destroyer's fall, so we wouldn't have been aware of rapid troop movements and redeployments in Forsaken territory.
7/27 21:19:45.589 Abbî shuffles in and falls into line, saluting as appropriate.
7/27 21:19:47.058 Ink says: I'm prepared to chalk it up to bad timing.
7/27 21:20:07.174 Coehen asks his question next. Hooray for chatscroll.
7/27 21:20:07.891 Beyarma dips her head. "Yes, marm. That's all from me. Thank you."
7/27 21:20:15.782 Coehen says: Like ta know why we didn't double-check th' intel, after th' first.
7/27 21:20:22.355 Ink says: As for Sergeant Nash's question, any number of reasons. Primarily that we had no reason to suspect that our sources had been compromised.
7/27 21:20:37.650 Etharion eyes Abbi sternly, but makes no comment other than a raised eyebrow.
7/27 21:20:54.833 Ink says: Faulty intelligence is much more frequently the result of honest mistakes, rather than malice.
7/27 21:20:55.249 Sïgarni says: There's a difference between circumstances changing and sabotage.
7/27 21:21:18.084 Coehen nods. "Thank ya. That makes sense."
7/27 21:21:24.574 Ink says: Now that we have reason to be suspicious, we shall be. Which is where Axasa's plan comes in.
7/27 21:21:39.870 Etharion says: Thank you Sergeant Shadowquill.
7/27 21:21:45.975 Ink says: Happy to, sir.
7/27 21:21:54.098 Ink falls in.
7/27 21:22:21.955 Sïgarni glances at Eth.
7/27 21:22:42.073 Etharion says: A few words about the combat exercises.
7/27 21:22:52.799 Etharion says: We're not there yet. Nowhere near there.
7/27 21:23:16.936 Etharion says: We'll continue to have such events until we can work together as a seamless unit.
7/27 21:23:51.233 Etharion says: If someone lays a freezing trap or a stun or a sap or sheeps an opponent, don't break it.
7/27 21:24:19.172 Etharion says: Focus your attacks where the lead melee goes, unless otherwise directed.
7/27 21:24:41.941 Etharion says: Protect your healer. If they're up in the healer's face, he or she can't help you.
7/27 21:25:15.687 Etharion says: This will take practice. We're not perfect yet. But I aim for us to get there.
7/27 21:25:38.490 Etharion slams one fist in his open palm, emphasizing the point.
7/27 21:25:58.339 Etharion says: So combat exercise will be ongoing.
7/27 21:26:07.097 Beyarma gives a slight headbob.
7/27 21:26:15.870 Axasa nods agreement.
7/27 21:26:25.831 Almara raises a hand.
7/27 21:26:27.848 Coehen growls, deep in his chest. Red glints flash behind the slits of his helm.
7/27 21:27:04.129 Sïgarni 's head tilts, gaze lingering on Coe for a second longer.
7/27 21:27:06.530 Ink looks between Etharion and Coehen, brow furrowing.
7/27 21:27:34.671 Etharion looks to Sigarni. "Adjutant, I'd like you to address Shadowquill's and Axasa's projects."
7/27 21:28:17.291 Sïgarni says: Yes, Sir. Redmist?
7/27 21:28:45.449 Axasa remains in the meeting until it is done, and is assumed to salute and nod appropriately. She mentions at the end of the meeting that she will be available for any and all discussion tomorrow afternoon.
7/27 21:29:14.641 Almara says: I've noticed we've mostly been going into frozen environments for these excercises. I was wondering if it was a part of the excercise to adapt to new environments while fighting?
7/27 21:30:10.971 Sïgarni says: We've also just returned from Hellfire.
7/27 21:30:17.060 Etharion says: Indeed.
7/27 21:30:22.696 Almara nods slightly.
7/27 21:30:39.046 Etharion says: We'll be tried in a variety of environments.
7/27 21:31:01.199 Sïgarni nods. "Each provides its own challenge."
7/27 21:31:18.710 Etharion says: Some tests will be simulations, some will be as quite real.
7/27 21:31:36.825 Etharion looks to Sigarni. "You have the floor, Adjutant."
7/27 21:31:53.790 Sïgarni nods to Eth, then steps forward and looks at her Guardsmen.
7/27 21:32:07.636 Sïgarni offers a smile as she looks at each in turn. "Did everyone have a good furlough?"
7/27 21:32:23.951 Ink says: Absolutely, ma'am.
7/27 21:32:32.158 Ink says: Cheesecake and debauchery aplenty.
7/27 21:32:39.647 Abbî nods. "I swam a bit. Was fun."
7/27 21:32:40.149 Sïgarni says: Good. Everyone refreshed? Rejuvenated?
7/27 21:32:40.149 Beyarma nods quietly, though slightly pensive.
7/27 21:33:19.831 Almara shrugs. "It was enjoyable for the time."
7/27 21:34:12.392 Sïgarni 's smile fades. "I was asking because I was concerned that perhaps you did not get enough rest. Perhaps you are having trouble generating interest. Have you run out of shits to give, people?"
7/27 21:36:17.232 Almara dips her head down, having nothing to comment on in response.
7/27 21:36:38.216 Sïgarni 's gaze sharpens. "That was a question."
7/27 21:36:45.456 Coehen remains at attention. If he has thoughts on the matter, he's not sharing.
7/27 21:37:26.191 Beyarma bites her lip but manages to stay stolid and even-voiced. "Not at all, marm. Plenty of rest."
7/27 21:37:48.661 Sïgarni says: The missons and undertakings currently on the table are on a volunteer basis. It's because we were labouring under the assumption that our swordbrethren would support each other. No one has stepped forward.
7/27 21:38:04.912 Sïgarni says: I understand everyone has duties, and not everyone is available for additional deployment.
7/27 21:38:20.271 Sïgarni says: But we are currently the largest division in the Order, and there's been precious little out of us.
7/27 21:38:49.045 Sïgarni says: So take a look at the duty roster and your schedules and see what you can fit in, and then for fuck's sake, do it.
7/27 21:41:06.329 Ink says: Yes, ma'am. Apologies for the lack of initiative.
7/27 21:41:20.123 Etharion says: Sergeant?
7/27 21:41:30.081 Etharion focuses a look at Squink.
7/27 21:41:34.519 Beyarma nods, quiet. "Yes ma'am."
7/27 21:41:40.041 Sïgarni focuses upon Squink,. "Your enthusiasm is noted, Sergeant, but you're one of the ones currently looking for teams."
7/27 21:42:00.925 Sïgarni looks up and down the line. Her voice remains quiet, but hardens. "Is everyone clear?"
7/27 21:42:00.925 Etharion says: Sergeant Shadowquill, you have shown initiative and then some.
7/27 21:42:30.583 Beyarma says: Yes marm, clear.
7/27 21:42:37.507 Almara lightly scratches at her cheek. "I'd like to have more time to offer aid but it is difficult..."
7/27 21:42:50.116 Ink dips her head slightly.
7/27 21:43:05.530 Abbî bites her lip. "An' I'm to be on a team or two right now, but I'll try to find others."
7/27 21:43:27.698 Sïgarni looks at Coehen.
7/27 21:43:53.687 Etharion says: Some of you have skills that would greatly help Shadowquill. I hope to see volunteers to help her. Don't make me have to make it an order.
7/27 21:44:07.766 Coehen flexes his gauntlets. That red gleam flashes behind his eyeslits. "Crystal." HIs voice is a growling, sibilant hiss.
7/27 21:44:25.348 Etharion says: But I will issue orders if need be. Sergeant Nash, is there a problem?
7/27 21:44:32.119 Etharion scowls at Coehen.
7/27 21:44:49.969 Beyarma glances over at Coe at that hiss. She MAY or MAY NOT lean a little to the right, as if putting respective distance between them.
7/27 21:45:32.770 Beyarma || Aelo merely narrows her eyes a touch, but keeps her gaze forward. Hmm.
7/27 21:45:33.905 Ink takes a half-step backward. Very slowly.
7/27 21:46:00.511 Coehen says: Problem, sir? No.
7/27 21:46:31.372 Sïgarni nods to the line and steps back.
7/27 21:46:40.029 Etharion says: Then refrain from any further outbursts, please.
7/27 21:47:20.245 Etharion says: Third point of business. Combat deployment.
7/27 21:47:30.971 |Hchannel:OFFICER|h[Officer]|h Prikka: <Morsh> I believe so. Were we attacked?
7/27 21:47:45.767 |Hchannel:OFFICER|h[Officer]|h Sïgarni: <Morsh> No. Just being prepared.
7/27 21:48:46.137 Etharion says: The Alliance has called for assistance at three different battlefields. The Servitors stand ready to answer. Beginning this weekend, volunteers will report to one of three battlegrounds.
7/27 21:49:13.709 Etharion says: Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, and Tol Barad.
7/27 21:50:09.207 Etharion says: You will report in groups of two or more and spend a week assisting Alliance efforts, to the best of your skill and talents.
7/27 21:50:20.631 Beyarma headbobs.
7/27 21:50:32.376 Ink raises a hand.
7/27 21:50:43.586 Etharion says: This will be an ongoing effort for the next month. So if you're not able to spend next week on a battleground, perhaps the week after.
7/27 21:50:55.746 Etharion says: Yes, Shadowquill?
7/27 21:51:28.074 Ink says: I just wanted to reassure everyone that the intelligence for these battlefields -has- been vetted.
7/27 21:51:49.775 Etharion nods firmly. "Good point. Thank you, Sergeant."
7/27 21:52:11.978 Ink says: The situation will be familiar to anyone who's served in them before. These are dug-in, entrenched lines, which very frequently encounter pitched battles.
7/27 21:52:30.910 Ink says: There's very little subterfuge, and complements on both sides are tupically quite equal.
7/27 21:52:56.381 Abbî raises a hand.
7/27 21:53:07.658 Etharion nods to Abbi. "Yes, Turpin?"
7/27 21:53:11.361 Ink gives a little nod, indicating that she's finished with her brief interjection.
7/27 21:53:18.583 Coehen flexes his gauntlets. "Know how Kul Tirans fight. Strong."
7/27 21:53:37.134 Abbî says: No specific orders for now, other than helping them however we can?
7/27 21:54:17.385 Etharion says: Precisely. When you find your partner--or group--and pick your battlefield, I'll give you the information on who to report to.
7/27 21:55:54.783 Etharion says: Are there any further questions?
7/27 21:56:07.128 Beyarma shakes her head. "None, sir."
7/27 21:56:15.402 Ink says: Clear here, sir.
7/27 21:56:19.821 Abbî shakes her head.
7/27 21:56:27.679 Almara says: I take it we are able to choose who we enter this with?
7/27 21:56:34.567 Etharion says: That's correct.
7/27 21:56:48.378 Almara says: Nothing else, then.
7/27 21:57:05.193 Etharion says: Choose your partner wisely. You'll be watching each others' backs.
7/27 21:57:15.086 Sïgarni says: Sergeant Nash, please remain behind after close of meeting.
7/27 21:57:45.128 Etharion says: Keep in mind you're not required to be silent. You can still contact us by GCD during a lull.
7/27 21:57:46.478 Arjác says: Sorry for the tardiness sir. I was occupied in battle.
7/27 21:57:48.879 Arjác salutes Etharion with respect.
7/27 21:58:06.811 Etharion says: We will expect dispatches from the front.
7/27 21:58:10.750 Sïgarni flicks her gaze to Arjac, studying him with detached interest.
7/27 21:58:15.120 Etharion says: Simply report what you observe.
7/27 21:59:13.353 Etharion says: Applicant Castellon, will you stay after the meeting as well?
7/27 21:59:24.112 Arjác says: Yes, sir. Of Course.
7/27 21:59:33.568 Coehen keeps his gaze locked on Sig and Etharion. "Aye," he rumbles.
7/27 22:00:18.908 Etharion looks over the assembled Guard steadily.
7/27 22:00:30.934 Ink flicks her eyes toward Sigarni.
7/27 22:00:32.804 Etharion says: The Guard is to be a sword.
7/27 22:00:53.922 Etharion says: We are many, but when we take to the field, we must be as one.
7/27 22:01:16.790 Etharion says: We must move together, fight together, anticipate each other's moves.
7/27 22:01:59.061 Etharion says: Dismissed.
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