Plot Advancing PQ the scale of ambition
Deimos Ignatius
the Resurrected Sword
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#1
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With war brewing and brimming on the horizon, and multitudes of other attacks amongst the history of Halo, it only seemed justified that they’d eventually construct a watchtower. The need for early warnings for any impending, incoming danger was sensible and practical, especially aligning with their quest from Frey. So after sketching, re-sketching, and considering diagrams amongst the folds of individuals passing ideas amongst one another, the plan could, hopefully, come to fruition.

The General came to the pinpointed area where they’d intended to arrange the structure – close to the barracks for easier access, amongst the center of the city. A few soldiers and stoneworkers came alongside, the former for their strength, and the latter for their wisdom in determining proportions and pieces. A multitude of supplies were gathered as well – including timber, crafted stone, and tools.

From there, they’d just have to wait for the rest to arrive.

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This is a PQ+ to construct a watchtower in Halo. Deimos has snagged a few NPC volunteers to assist – as well as stone, timber, and tools to help! He has everything listed on his profile.

Please include your character arriving and anything they’ll be bringing!

1. Deimos
2. Talyson
3. Sah
4. Cordelia
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Talyson Seawright
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It was the small sled today, and a harness of only two. Bell pulled from the front, but the red-furred husky was mostly busy picking the easiest path through pedestrians. Boreal, in her special harness, was in the wheel position and providing most of the power, though Tal was off the runners and pushing from behind. The sled might have been small, but it held two hefty barrels of the dried portion of the cold-set mortar mix that Tal had used on the Whitebrim waystation.

The sled pulled up at the site near the barracks and Tal unharnessed the animals, leaving the barrels for stronger individuals to unload. Bell curled up on the runners to guard the sled while Boreal ambled leisurely along at the courier's side as he trotted over to Deimos with a nod. "Thought the mortar might help later. Just need to melt some snow and mix it up over a fire," he explained, reaching down to check the pale Bag on his hip. His goggles were looped around his neck as always.


Tal has everything on his profile. His dragon is with him. He also has one large axe and three smaller throwing axes. In the Bag of Holding is a knife, a shovel, jerky treats, a spare jacket and wool socks, a firepot with three embers, a metal bottle of water, and some tea sachets.
Cordelia Olson
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Cordelia doesn't arrive with any of her usual commotion. There isn't a teasing word thrown towards Deimos or even a smile. She barely lifts her head to meet Talyson's gaze as she approaches, hands stuffed into the pockets of her coat, breath misting before her on each exhale. Her emotions are closed off to the general, too. There is nothing but a cold numbness along the bond.

The Attuned leans against the side of the barracks, waiting for instruction, having nothing to offer here except for her hands. She recognizes most of the faces here and it's only when Sah arrives that her icy façade finally cracks. A flash of pain in her honeyed gaze as her brows pinch together, breath catching in her throat, but she tamps that down quickly. There was work to do.



Cordelia brings herself and her shifts.

Cordelia Limore

'Cause they got the cages, they got the boxes and guns
They are the hunters, we are the foxes and we run
Sah Lovi
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yet my blood renders me a King
Sah arrives silently, simply nodding to those present. Tal gets not customary jabs or taunts. The Outlander can't bring himself to care enough to start their usual banter. As Cordelia composes herself, Sah restrains a flinch. He might not have the Attuned bond, but he can practically feel the pain radiating off of Cordelia. As much as he wants to reach out and offer some manner of comfort, he knows now isn't the time. That and it would likely be rejected.

Letting out a shaky exhale Sah turns his attention on Deimos, "Where do we start?" Focusing on the task at plan seems like the best plan. That way he can't think about anything else. Anyone else


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Sah arrives. He's brought all items on his profile, hunting gear, 3 daggers, rope, rations, and a water skin.
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And arrive they do.

I suppose the first question is does everyone have their PPE does anyone have experience building a watch tower? Or a tower in general?

Hopefully someone takes charge or I have a feeling this is going to end up like a bad game of Jenga. But anyway, off you go!



No posting order. How do you plan on building a tower?
Deimos Ignatius
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DEIMOS
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He watched as they arrived, surveying over the scene in multiple regards. With a nod towards Talyson for his efforts and supplies, and an arching of a brow reserved for Cordelia and Sah, because something else seemed to be going on. He looked pointedly between the two for a moment, as neither displayed any normal behaviors – and if they weren’t on such a fixated mission, he might have asked. Instead, he kept it snagging at the back of his mind, a notation to return to later.

Taking out the diagrams and sketches again, in several different arrangements and potentials, he allowed the rest of them to survey the scene. In answer to Sah’s inquiry, the Sword gave over to their previous circumstances. “I thought we could begin the same way we had done with the pillar. Make an outline, then start on the foundation. Build up from there.” Including stairs, a monumental amount of stone or timber, and whatever else they wanted to conjure and construct.

Then his gaze flickered to each in turn, pondering over any additional factors or possibilities.

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Deimos makes his suggestion!
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By now even Tal had noticed the change in Sah and Delia. He didn't know the details, but in a rare display of tact he didn't push the Advisor and only managed a strained and worried half-smile for Delia, itching to ask what had happened...

But not here. Now now. It was too public and he was too anxious under the eyes of those who had gathered to help to broach something so obviously unpleasant for them both.

Deimos provided welcome distraction by way of a plan and Tal nodded agreement. "Don't know much about stonework aside from fixin' the chimney," he admitted, disliking admitting to lacking anything with Sah nearby, even as subdued as the other young man was. "An' I'm not much of a builder, but I can at least cut an' shape any wood for the framing inside, once we've got the foundation dug." He'd made and repaired enough sleds to know a fair bit of woodworking, at least, even if it wasn't construction from the ground up they way they needed it now. "If it's gonna be that tall, might want the bottom sittin' on something more solid than dirt. It's gonna settle and sink by the time we get to buildin' th'top, otherwise."


Tal agrees with digging a foundation and offers to help with the wood framing of the structure
Cordelia Olson
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Plans were laid out and Cordelia was grateful for a distraction. Approaching the table and being careful not to brush against anyone in the process, the hunter looked over the plans with red rimmed eyes, lips pressed into a thin line. "Talyson is right. We'll want to dig into the ground and lay a foundation of stone to build on. It'll be less likely to sink that way." She'd build many a homestead. While this was much larger, the basics still applied in the same way.

"Brick and mortar will be our best bet for getting the height we want." She finished, arms wrapping around her middle as her eyes flicked up to Deimos for a brief moment before falling back down to the paper.



Delia offers insight and suggestions.

Cordelia Limore

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They are the hunters, we are the foxes and we run
Sah Lovi
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Sah listens to the others give their ideas before nodding. "Outline, then a brick-and-mortar foundation. That's a good start." He wasn't sure if wood would be a strong enough frame but that could be discussed later. The Abandoned still didn't have much construction experience but the rest of the plan sounds solid so far.  A strong foundation laid beneath and above the ground sounds like their best bet. It'd make the structure more stable and durable against attacks.

As for the actual tower, Sah isn't sure. Pillar-like but with some kind of defenses? "For the top, maybe a few structures that those on the tower can hide behind. A battlement I think it's called?"


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Sah offers his opinion and suggests a battlement for the top.
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Brick and mortar is a great idea. Do...any of you have the components for this, or ...?

Looks like @Taylson has a bit of the heat needed but you're going to need some cement, sand, and gravel in order to get this going.

Maybe some of the team can start clearing the land while the others can procure the remaining materials needed.
Deimos Ignatius
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DEIMOS
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Supplies and tools at the ready, amongst and amidst a horde of people, but perhaps not enough for what they wanted to accomplish. With plans moving forward, the Sword nodded at their requests, accords, and agreements, eyes sweeping over what they’d already snagged, and what would be required to start. “If two of you would like to get the other provisions,” considering sand, gravel, and the making and moving of cement, “Someone else and myself can start working on the ground.”

He glanced at them again, brow arching by way of question but not concerned with who decided to go where, before he turned and began implementing incantations. Mastered Earth portions first, attempting to churn the layers of ice and frozen loam underneath the surface, in efforts to make the foundation proportions easier to work with.

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Deimos makes suggestions, then starts using his Mastered Earth to start working at the ground.
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Normally Tal would have rolled up his sleeves with all the best intentions to try and impress Deimos by helping with the digging, but the weird air between Sah and Delia had him hesitating. Looking between all three of them the courier scowled and reached up to scrub furiously at the back of his neck.

"Um. I left the mortar with the guys over there," he waved to where he'd unloaded the barrels earlier, hoping the grunts hadn't spilled them already. "But I can get more, an' I could use help loadin' the sled with bricks." And he gave Delia his best puppy dog eyes, hoping she'd take him up on it instead of Sah.

Regardless of who joined him, he'd had back to get Boreal and Bell back in their harnesses and hooked up to the sled so they could go shopping!


Tal takes the sled and whoever comes with him on a brick and mortar hunt in Snowcloak!
Cordelia Olson
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Cordelia purses her lips, looking between those there and taking a breath, deciding to follow after Tal. She didn't want to get stuck working with Sah. Not when things were still so awkward and tense between them. She trails after Tal, hands shoved into her pockets as her boots crunch through the snow, chin tucked into her chest. "I have a few favors we can call in at the shops." The Attuned says softly, speeding up slightly to fall into step beside him as they head into Snowcloak.

She falls silent again after that, directing them towards one of the shops in question, greeting the shopkeeper in a low voice and telling them just what they're looking for.



Cordelia goes with Tal and takes them to a shop for supplies!

Cordelia Limore

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They are the hunters, we are the foxes and we run
Sah Lovi
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Sah feels a slight surge of relief as Cordelia leaves with Tal, only to then be overwhelmed with guilt at his thoughts. Shaking his head, he pushes his emotions down until he can scarcely feel them. Letting out a long sigh he moves to join Deimos. The younger Abandoned lacks earth magic so he makes do with telekinesis and raw strength.

The majority of the work is through him shoveling and patting down the ground as needed. But when things prove to heavy or cumbersome, Sah activates his telekinesis to give the obstacle an extra push. Sah works as methodically and efficiently as he can, hoping to get this task done before the others return.


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Sah uses his mastered telekinesis, a shovel, and raw strength to help Deimos with the ground.
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