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piosenniel · 09-09-2002, 03:01 AM

It was midway through breakfast when Pio reappeared. Everyone had gotten up and were well into their second helpings when she came in with her map case, borrowed from Veritas, and pulled a large map of Númenor from it. Tacking it to the wall, she took one of the clean forks and used it to point out various features concerning the Isle and their approach to it.

She outlined when and where they would position the Star, and went over the need for extreme caution during this period. Especially with respect to the climate of animosity which prevailed against the Valar, for their prohibition about sailing to the Undying Lands, and by extension toward the Elves who were allowed the privilege of sailing to the West. She showed them on the map where the large navy of Ar-Pharazôn would launch from, and told them that the Star must not come to the notice of any of this fleet.

Pio reminded them that Sauron would be in Númenor during their time there, and that it would be best to remain unnoticed by him or any of his minions. 'This will be a tightly orchestrated mission, with little room for error. So no "adventures" please.' she smiled as Rose and Daisy looked at each other guiltily.

'Finally, there will be some guards, I'm certain, left to watch over the prisoners.' she said, her face gone serious. 'So, there will most likely be the certainty of a skirmish with them to gain access to the caves. We should attempt to avoid this if we can, but be prepared to engage them if we cannot.'

'After breakfast is done, I would like to check with everyone about their parts to the preparation for going - Child, Bird, Daisy, Rose, and Kali I'd like to hear about your readiness as far as food and medical supplies, and if we'll need to transport anything with us that can't be stowed on the Star itself. Veritas, you and Khelek need to review the navigational maps and be ready to maneuver the ship into position once we arrive off the Isle's southern coast.'

'Mithadan, if you please, we need to finalize the date we shift to and when we should call the Telerin ships to come. Can we meet in Tulë's room? Most of my papers are there.'

She poured herself a mug of tea, sweetened it with honey, and sat down next to Rose. 'Does this all mean we're leaving for Númenor soon?' she asked the elf.

'Yes,' said Pio, taking a sip of tea. 'I would like to leave this evening if at all possible.'

[ September 09, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

09-09-2002, 03:01 AM	#719
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	It was midway through breakfast when Pio reappeared. Everyone had gotten up and were well into their second helpings when she came in with her map case, borrowed from Veritas, and pulled a large map of Númenor from it. Tacking it to the wall, she took one of the clean forks and used it to point out various features concerning the Isle and their approach to it. She outlined when and where they would position the Star, and went over the need for extreme caution during this period. Especially with respect to the climate of animosity which prevailed against the Valar, for their prohibition about sailing to the Undying Lands, and by extension toward the Elves who were allowed the privilege of sailing to the West. She showed them on the map where the large navy of Ar-Pharazôn would launch from, and told them that the Star must not come to the notice of any of this fleet. Pio reminded them that Sauron would be in Númenor during their time there, and that it would be best to remain unnoticed by him or any of his minions. 'This will be a tightly orchestrated mission, with little room for error. So no "adventures" please.' she smiled as Rose and Daisy looked at each other guiltily. 'Finally, there will be some guards, I'm certain, left to watch over the prisoners.' she said, her face gone serious. 'So, there will most likely be the certainty of a skirmish with them to gain access to the caves. We should attempt to avoid this if we can, but be prepared to engage them if we cannot.' 'After breakfast is done, I would like to check with everyone about their parts to the preparation for going - Child, Bird, Daisy, Rose, and Kali I'd like to hear about your readiness as far as food and medical supplies, and if we'll need to transport anything with us that can't be stowed on the Star itself. Veritas, you and Khelek need to review the navigational maps and be ready to maneuver the ship into position once we arrive off the Isle's southern coast.' 'Mithadan, if you please, we need to finalize the date we shift to and when we should call the Telerin ships to come. Can we meet in Tulë's room? Most of my papers are there.' She poured herself a mug of tea, sweetened it with honey, and sat down next to Rose. 'Does this all mean we're leaving for Númenor soon?' she asked the elf. 'Yes,' said Pio, taking a sip of tea. 'I would like to leave this evening if at all possible.' [ September 09, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.