Elder Blood Witcher 587 News!

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Reima sighs, he couldn't really fault his friend's intentions, regardless of how gaudy the thing looked. "Alright... Any news I should hear about?"

Eskel "We received intel from Roche that Nilfgaard had sent scouts through Crookback Bog, only one returned."

Geralt shakes his head, "Hmm, should have listened to the locals. Those swamps are dangerous, even for a Witcher."

Ciri nods, "No doubt those Hags had a hand in it."

Quelaag "It matters not who killed those men, only that they were our enemies and rightly deserved such a fate." she says callously.

Ciaran and Risryn nod, "Agreed."

Reima "I told Roche that anyone who crosses that swamp was a dead man, didn't seem to believe me until now though. Lucky he didn't go and take a look for himself..."

Eskel "Solaire's reign of terror through Ard Carraigh has definitely drawn their attention towards us, we've many scouts imprisoned in that painting of yours Reima. Additionally, Iorveth managed to spot troops being summoned from Aed Gwynvael to Rakverelin, this is obviously them preparing against us as Rakverelin and Ard Carraigh are the closest cities to us."

Reima nods, "Well, if they try anything we'll just destroy them... Anything from the Eternal Fire?"

Eskel shakes his head, "No. After Reverend Albwin Febert was a.s.sa.s.sinated they've yet to instate another."

Geralt "Probably waiting for the church in Novigrad to tell them what to do." he shrugs.

Asgore "Forgive me but I have yet to go over all the information... Who are the Eternal Fire?"

Reima "The Eternal Fire is a religion demanding everything not-human to be burned, they started with Witches and Sorcerers before moving onto non-humans. We managed to a.s.sa.s.sinate their leader in the capital city of Kaedwen but are unsure how their leaders.h.i.+p is even picked."

Asgore nods at the brief explanation, "I see... And the people support them?" he asks.

Risryn crosses her arms, "The people do not seem to mind the stench of burning flesh in their cities and even welcome it, blaming all their woes and sorrows on others."

Quelana "I still do not think people like that deserve mercy, I agree with my sister when she requests we annihilate them all."

Vesemir waves her off, "Indeed, but we have many other options of dealing with them until then. We are strong enough to choose when we end our enemies, so why rush into it?" he says causing a few others to nod.

Reima "Regardless of how much I want to destroy them, simply by the existence of the people Solaire brought here makes me hesitant to do anything large scale."

Talem nods, "I feel that erring on causing is the best way forwards, Sir Vesemir's opinion is correct in my mind, we are not lacking in options."

Reima leans back in his chair, "Right... Ignoring genocidal pyromaniacs for now, is there anything else?"

Geralt nods, "We've received information from Hjalmar that Skellige is expecting Nilfgaard to launch a fleet against them soon. Personally, I'd like to help them as I feel we all have an obligation, but it's up to you all whether or not you wish to do so. Regardless on your decision, I will be a.s.sisting them." he states.

Ciri "I'll be going too, if it isn't just to help Hjalmar and the Jarl's then it's to get back at my father." she says.

Vesemir "Are you sure that's wise child? The Wild Hunt still wishes to take you."

Ciri points to a necklace around her neck, it's a black shard with turquoise runes written on it, "I have this, it allows Reima to know my location at all times, and call on him should I need help." she states.

Quelaag frowns, "Something like that exists? May I request one of my own?" he says looking at Reima.

Reima sighs, "Sure... Does anyone else want one before we continue, it's just easier this way..."

Asgore nods, "Such an item would be invaluable for my work Reima."

Solaire "What a Jolly sounding device! Much easier than writing your name on the floor every time I need your aid."

Reima "Alright, I'll get started when I have time... Anyway, we were talking about Skellige?"

Solaire grins, "Why are we even discussing such a thing? Of course, we will a.s.sist our friends! For Jolly Cooperation!"

Iorveth "I hate to be the voice of reason here but, are we sure we wish to antagonise Nilfgaard? They own the south and are beginning to take over the north. From my personal dealings with them they are not averse to brutal and dishonourable tactics."

Geralt "Hmm, Nilfgaard hired me and Yen to look for Ciri, if we don't return we'll be their enemies regardless." he states the obvious.

Reima nods, "I'm not afraid of Nilfgaard either, Ermion and Hjalmar came to help us despite Skellige's growing tensions with Nilfgaard so we should help them. We have the ability, so we should use it."

Ciri nods, "I'll send a letter to Hjalmar to tell him to notify us when the attack is coming."

Reima "Right, anything else I should be privy to?"

Iorveth "I've taken some of the prisoners Solaire brought into my ranks, they wished to learn how to defend themselves and had heard stories of the Scoia'tael. Once they are trained we will request extra armour and weaponry from those blacksmiths."

Reima "Hm, I haven't spoken with Andre, Vamos, Coaugh or Rickert in ages. Are they getting on well with the workshop we provided them?"

Solaire nods, "Indeed they are, they wish to take on apprentices once they've gotten comfortable in this world. They're also happy to experiment with the other metals in this world, primarily Dimeritium."

Reima "I'll have to pay them a visit soon then, any other news on the former prisoners?"

Quelana shakes her head, "Other than them joining the church, not really."

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Reima "Church?"