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FORCES

The Forces Division is the Inquisition's army in Kirkwall. It provides security for the base there and also for Inquisition agents on missions, shipments, and guests. It also includes the base's healers, and all the other support staff necessary to the outfitting and maintenance of an army, include smiths, engineers, stable workers, and the like.

LEADER: Commander Coupe | INFO
PROJECTS: Naval Presence, Red Lyrium

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CHARACTER NAME: Carver Hawke
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Down 'n Dirty, .
NOTES: n/a

Your character has been assigned to POP SOME TAGS.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

This is a solo assignment, and requires you to file an individual report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

Your character has been assigned to POP SOME TAGS.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

This is a solo assignment, and requires you to file an individual report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

Edited 2018-05-08 02:25 (UTC)

Your character has been assigned to SUNK COST.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Kara, Korrin, Church. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

Your character has been assigned to SUNK COST.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Kara, Korrin, Church. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

Your character has been assigned to SUNK COST.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Kara, Korrin, Church. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

Your character has been assigned to DOWN N DIRTY.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Herian, Samouel, d'Artagnan, Carver. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

NOTE: While Kirkwall is growing more comfortable with the Inquisition's presence, using combat magic in the city is alarming and dangerous. And cheating. While an apparently non-magical bear will be allowed to wrestle if Sam's discreet about it, an open shapeshifter will be turned away.

Your character has been assigned to DOWN N DIRTY.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Herian, Samouel, d'Artagnan, Carver. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

NOTE: While Kirkwall is growing more comfortable with the Inquisition's presence, using combat magic in the city is alarming and dangerous. And cheating. While an apparently non-magical bear will be allowed to wrestle if Sam's discreet about it, an open shapeshifter will be turned away.

Your character has been assigned to DOWN N DIRTY.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Herian, Samouel, d'Artagnan, Carver. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

NOTE: While Kirkwall is growing more comfortable with the Inquisition's presence, using combat magic in the city is alarming and dangerous. And cheating. While an apparently non-magical bear will be allowed to wrestle if Sam's discreet about it, an open shapeshifter will be turned away.

Your character has been assigned to DOWN N DIRTY.
You're welcome to say they volunteered for this, or were ordered to do it as part of their Inquisition duties.

The characters assigned to this task are: Herian, Samouel, d'Artagnan, Carver. No one will have been given 'lead'.

You’re not required to thread with each other, or as a group, but please coordinate OOC to compile a single report.

I know there's a lot going on this month, especially for rifters, so if you need some flex time it's totally fine.

Per mods, division assignments/missions don’t qualify for the player plot AC bonus. BUT I’m going to keep track of who participates and try to figure out something fun to do with it!!

NOTE: While Kirkwall is growing more comfortable with the Inquisition's presence, using combat magic in the city is alarming and dangerous. And cheating. While an apparently non-magical bear will be allowed to wrestle if Sam's discreet about it, an open shapeshifter will be turned away.

SUBJECT: Potential Rifter Threats
PARTICIPANTS: Compiled by Knight-Lieutenant Maximilian von Ottonheim
DATE FILED: Bloomingtide 11
STATUS: To be determined
SUMMARY: Having overheard several alarming statements made by rifters during the present uproar, I took it upon myself to keep notes of such statements. They seemed most likely to be of use to you.

REPORT:

A Rifter who later identified herself as "Jane" and sounded like a young woman with an odd drawl claimed that she could not be controlled by anyone, and would 'react poorly' to anyone attempting it. She also made suspicious references to some plan or object that she was now concerned with given the present situation. I cannot be certain, but given the accent I believe she may be the same Rifter who previously claimed ignorance of the curfew.

A male Rifter made the admittedly vague claim that there were those among their ranks who are "strong enough to resist" obeying the Inquisition. He claimed to have no unnatural abilities himself.

One female Rifter who claims to have lived for "ages of the earth" has made several unsettling statements at different times. She said that if a phylactery were made for her the "results would be catatrophic" and later told Sir Caron that she would not allow mortal men to dictate to her and that we would find her far more difficult to kill than any of her captors. She is the same, I believe, who previously made similar statements regarding how difficult we might find enforcing any rule she did not wish to follow, and implied she was planning some manner of action.

A male Rifter called "Master Kenobi" stated with some certainty that the Inquisition would be unable to take blood from him by force if it wished to. He was clearly well-acquainted with another Rifter named "Kylo-Ben" who has displayed considerable anger in his many messages on this subject and stated quite vehemently that he would not allow blood to be taken from himself or Rey, the Rifter head of base maintenance.

A Rifter named Iorveth expressed his rage at great length and repeatedly made clear he would fight to the death no matter the odds against him rather than comply with any order to allow the creation of a phylactery. He also advocated all Rifters abandoning the Inquisition.

A Rifter identifying himself as "Allacroon" stated that the Inquisition could take his blood from his corpse, most likely at the expense of several of their own.

Several other unidentified male Rifters made similar statements indicating that they would under no circumstances comply with orders, and were prepared to resist with force.

Qunari Apostate Korrin Attash stated that she would fight anyone who attempted to create phylacteries for rifters.

Nevarran apprentice Mal Draco stated that she was morally opposed to using the research of the Rifts & the Veil Project in any way that might put Rifters at risk. She would be well-placed to sabotage any research into creating Rifter phylacteries.

An unidentified female Rifter stated that wars had begun over similar incidents in her world and that we might all count ourselves lucky there had not been more violent outbursts as yet.

An unidentified male Rifter with an accent similar to that of Kirkwall stated that this situation can only end poorly and requested reassignment to somewhere he might find dangerous wildlife.

NOTES & LINKS: N/A

Knight-Lieutenant,

Thank you. I needn't underscore the importance of discretion, in light of its recent absence.

I have been required to step away from portions of the discussion, but have added notes where able.

As compiling, I consider it may be shorter to list those Rifters that have not voiced threatening opinion. We've little option at present but to consider the bulk of it bluster, and to prepare for specific abilities and personalities which dominate discussion.

The Rifted Elves: Provost Thranduil, Fingon, Maedhros, Galadriel (?), Iorveth, Bronach, Adalia, "Aro".

Unusually unified, and actively cultivate native elven support. The Dalish apostate Sorrelean Ashara, and Inquisition Scout Agassi have made noises to the effect; the Provost is additionally close with Scoutmaster Ashara, presently incapacitated.

Thranduil. swordsman. Has been attempting to acquire resistance to magebane; imagine I could accurately estimate an altered dosage. Possesses some ability to alter his appearance, the limits of which I am unaware. He will not look first to violence.

Fingon and Maedhros are archers, swordsman, and speak to past combat experience. I have heard previous mention of a Galadriel, with the implication I'd not be pleased by her. I confess to knowing little else, but by the speech of our "ages of the earth" agitator, there is reason to believe them one and the same. If this is the case, she will hold disciplinary records pre-dating my time with the Inquisition, and her references to dealings with other Inquisition prisoners give ample cause for concern. Write Skyhold.

Iorveth is elven, having previously advocated armed rebellion therein. They are flocking accordingly. I confess to know little of his abilities. Do not engage in close quarters for the time being, he may be lured out if necessary.

Bronach. Elven, smith, archer. Has hinted to magical ability and to distrust of organization; would not speak openly of either.

Adalia spoke little publicly, but I believe we've reason to be wary the same. An elemental mage and shapeshifter. Very young. Openly advocates property damage and the removal of templars. Associated with Iorveth, and the "inadvertant" cause of the Scoutmaster's recent incapacitation. Keeps some sort of Rifted dragon about, which breathes ice; likely manipulable about this point. Appears romantically attached to Allacroon.

"Aro". Little-known, seems a young man. Previous conversations indicate distrust of the Inquisition, and intentions to leave it. Keeps the second of the Rifted dragons.

Rifted Knight-Enchanters: Rey, Kenobi (?), Kylo Ben (?)

While I have found Rey reasonable in previous dealings, I regret it is not a pattern we may assume to continue. She fights with some manner of Rifted spirit blade, and limited force magic. Kenobi's reference to her as apprentice leads me to think it likely we might expect similar of the three. Attempt to disarm before engaging; separate from the mabari if able.

Native Sympathizers: Ataash, Draco.

Ataash is involved with Bonaventura (the head of our Naval projects, and a Rifter). She is easily-incensed, but has thus far proven more bark than bite. Speaks of being a "battlemage", claims at times to be a Knight-Enchanter. The limitations of an apostate aside, she appears to have laid hands upon a hilt and the basics of technique.

Draco: The Nevarran apprentice. Aware of demonstrations with elemental magic, but I think of negligible import. Better placed to interfere in research is the Provost himself.

An aside — Helena and Sarah Manning are Rifters who have not engaged publicly in discussion, but merit watch. The former is a skilled knife fighter who has caused previous injury. She is otherwise childlike, and strongly attached to the latter, her sister. If one moves, the other will too.

Maker willing, the situation will not escalate. Regardless, these remain valuable additions to our personnel files. I will be in contact as events unfold. Ser Caron, Ser Ashlock, and Seeker Reed may be relied upon, should action become necessary. Ser Norrington is presently occupied with the Scoutmaster.

Do not at this time contact Knight-Enchanters regarding backup.

Regards,
— Ser Coupe.

Edited (is supernatural a thedas word idfk) 2018-05-12 21:17 (UTC)

Ser Coupe,

I have had reports reach my desk of a shipwreck by some islands not far from the coastline here with some troubling signs reported by those who have seen them. Unnatural lights that have caused other ships and small vessels to wreck themselves, the sailors not returning. Those who report it - sailors for the most - blame it on demons.

Given my knowledge of sailing and the possibility that it might be a rift or some other activity like it, I'll be taking a small team to look into this. Myself, Rey, and Helena will be going as those in possession of anchors should they be required, Korrin Ataash and Ser Norrington both as members of the Naval Presence project and for their skills, and Ser Ashlock to have another Templar with us, as well as his confidence about ships and sailing.

With the current climate, I only wish to let you know that this should take no longer than a weekend to get there and back with fair winds, and that we are well accounted for with two Templars accompanying us. Tensions have been high, three rifters and one so closely involved all leaving on a ship could be read in many ways but this is very much an investigation into a matter we can resolve. Right now, I believe the distraction of work can only be a good thing, and helping out those we live by is a worthy cause.

I take full responsibility for anything that occurs, and if you wish to contact me, my sending crystal will be with me at all times if we have to return sooner due to circumstances in Kirkwall.

Yours,
Araceli Bonaventura y Castell

[Written in her smallest hand however because she is twenty-two and petty about Madame de Cedoux so she hopes you have spectacles Ser Coupe.]

Sra. Bonaventura,

Your forewarning — and forethought — are appreciated.

[ and, you know, good cover if she was going to pull anything. they may need templars soon; wren doesn’t like sending two along for this, any more than she’d care to send the rest of them unaccompanied. ]

You have my full support. Our allies rely upon these passages, we cannot allow them to be compromised.

I will keep you abreast of matters here as they arise; we all may benefit for the distance for heads to cool.

I have additionally enclosed an item that I believe you may find of value.

Regards,

- Ser Coupe

[ a massive pen is enclosed, sized for qunari hands. you could probably bludgeon someone with it. ]

Edited (Holy smokes phone html) 2018-05-17 01:14 (UTC)

SUBJECT: Down n’ dirty
PARTICIPANTS: Carver, D’Artagnan, Herian, Sam
DATE FILED: shortly prior to the tourney
STATUS: Completed
SUMMARY: to celebrate the impending tourney, some Ferelden refugees hosted a mud wrestling competition, and invited the Inquisition along. Our participants were heroic, but may never get all the mud out of their hair.

REPORT:

Commander Coupe,

I am sure you will be delighted to know that the Inquisition was capably represented at the mud wrestling tourney. Despite the number of blows shared, I think it may have endeared us to certain members of the Kirkwall populace. If not the Inquisition more broadly, I can at least say that our performance in the team event has won those of us involved some respect and goodwill.

Hawke, Gareth & D’Artagnan are all extremely capable. I think you can have utmost faith in their abilities. Gareth ensured all were well and whole between bouts so that no one suffered dire injury, and D’Artagnan, in particular, showed himself as enthusiastic and ever-ready to enter the fray.

Although we did not win individual events, our team did place first for the team wrestling. Our trophy is attached.

Sincerely,

Knight-Enchanter Amsel

NOTES & LINKS: log and also a wooden trophy (carved skilfully, though the quality of the timber is debatable) is presented to Wren with the report. Gooooo Forces!

SUBJECT: Sunk Cost
PARTICIPANTS: Korrin, Kara, Church
DATE FILED: Bloomingtide 20
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: Swimming lessons! Splish splash! Nobody died. It was fun(?)

REPORT:
Korrin Ataash led the charge with regard to swimming lessons both basic and advanced, helped along by a few others with some experience. This took place on land for verbal instruction and shallow water for physical application. Korrin also made the point to inform people how to spot someone in distress or drowning, as it does not actually tend to look like frantic flailing leading to a heroic and sexy beach rescue as at least some of us have come to expect.

In that respect, both Kara Line and Leonard Church introduced a formalized emergency medical prodedure, CPR ([and here there are several stricken attempts to spell the words a few times] cardiopulmonary resuscitation), used in emergencies when there is no longer a heartbeat, as well as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used especially with drowning victims (and also usually along with CPR) in order to expel water from the lungs and restore autonomous breathing. CPR involves hard and quick compression of the chest area over the heart at a consistent speed and depth in order to keep blood flowing before finding a way to restart the heart. (Sometimes CPR alone is enough but not typically.) There should also be regular airflow/ventilation from the mouth to the lungs, which here is mostly going to involve mouth-to-mouth--pinching the nose shut and breathing into the victim's mouth to attempt to get air into the lungs. Some giggling and immature comments were had at least until a demonstration. Be forewarned that CPR should not be performed by people not trained, and that cracked ribs are a common complaint (which is perfectly normal and honestly a sign you did it right).

Suggest a training course on non-magical field medicine for the treatment and stabilization of common injuries and battle wounds until a healer can get to them. Magical field medicine for non-healer mages also recommended.

To make the naval forces happy as well, an inventory was taken of the current stock of lifeboats. If possible, suggest the construction of lifejackets/life vests? Material that floats on water and will keep a grown person buoyant, preferably easy to put on and secure, preferably brightly colored or reflective to be easily spotted.

Last of note, Korrin calmly and with humor dispelled incorrect or racist rumors about the swimming abilities of various people (ie dwarves have the Stone in them so they sink to the bottom, qunari are responsible for many of the tales of sea monsters because of their horns, etc). It was a learning experience for all. No one threw any punches, which I would call a success.

NOTES & LINKS: n/a

If you’re interested in these, sign up your character by June 8th.

Signup slots are guidelines; if there’s more or less interest than expected, we’ll modify the numbers. Please don't worry about meeting hard-and-fast dates for reports, either — a month is a good estimate, but I'm not going to freak out if you need a week.

NOTE: While you aren't required to thread the specific assignment, your report must link a thread where it is used in some way.

Even if it's only characters hanging out afterwards, or talking about how much the assignment sucks. I realize this has been unclear in the past, so it only applies to assignments going forward! If a given assignment doesn't need to be threaded at all, I'll mark it accordingly.

WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY

WHAT: Sometimes you have to improvise. Find things that aren't weapons (maybe you could ask around for weird stuff to borrow?) and practice fighting with them. Throw sand in your friends' eyes, bludgeon each other with candlesticks, and watch out for bananas. No magic is allowed for this task.

Only one report should be filed. Don’t worry about including everything (these are only prompts!), just talk about what your characters did.

WHO: 1 - 3 people.
WHERE: Kirkwall.

BRAVE CAMP-ANIONS

WHAT: Take a quick trip outside the city to test Inquisition tents, and try building your own shelter. What’s easy to set up? What holds up well against the weather? Does anything need repairs? Did you figure out the ideal ‘smore ingredients, or ghost stories to demoralize the enemy? Team bonding!!

Only one report should be filed. Don’t worry about including everything (these are only prompts!), just talk about what your characters did.

WHO: 1 - 3 people.
WHERE: Outside Kirkwall.

ESCOUTURE

A dwarven clan influential in the Kirkwall Merchant’s Guild is hosting counterparts from the Imperium while they renegotiate certain contracts. Under the current political climate, both families are wary of outside interference, and have requested Inquisition assistance in securing the meeting. Make sure that nothing sketchy happens, entertain the bored relatives, and most importantly: look good doing it. Proper attire will be provided, at the merchants’ expense.

Only one report should be filed. Don’t worry about including everything (these are only prompts!), just talk about what your characters did.

WHO: 1 - 3 people.
WHERE: Kirkwall.

Edited 2018-06-03 03:58 (UTC)

CHARACTER NAME: Kylo Ren
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Escouture, Brave Camp-anions
NOTES: None for now!

CHARACTER NAME:Nell
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Escouture
NOTES: nah

CHARACTER NAME: Marcoulf
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Escouture
NOTES: nope

Knight-Enchanter,

Or ought I amend: Ambassador?

Your performance does credit to the Inquisition. As the Inquisition's own ranks so often loudly remind, we must act in more than high places, and afford them more than our solemn dignity.

There is nobility in a purpose — but we must not fear to forego our own in service of it. Our work has long asked a certain distance; difficult to remain grounded of it, one's feet solid within earth.

My congratulations to Warden Hawke, Enchanter Gareth, and Mssr. D'Artagnan. I have placed your trophy upon display in the Forces offices, where it will remain as a testament to your skill. Come by any time that you care to polish the wood.

Enclosed are several sketches of the event, obtained from a member of the crowd. I've little eye for art, but I imagine you've more use for them than I.

Regards,
— Ser Coupe.

[ attached are a couple drawings of the shirtless participants, enough for each of them to take one home to significant others and/or keep as a memento of their muscles. there are a lot of muscles. like. a lot. more than necessary. ]

( Maker please, don't call her "Ambassador" and then attach those terrible drawings, Coupe ur a sadist )

CHARACTER NAME:
Fingon ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Escouture, Brave Camp-anions
NOTES: Sadly, no

CHARACTER NAME: d'Artagnan
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Brave Campanions
NOTES: None!

CHARACTER NAME:Thor
ASSIGNMENT/MISSION: Escouture, Whose Life
NOTES: This is Thor in disguise as a much shorter mage.

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