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Post by Flinglecask Digroot on Aug 4, 2011 11:51:50 GMT -5
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I propose an in-person meeting of those adventurers interested in the fate of Sanctuary. The future of these lands is on the edge of a knife. If we do not find common ground and purpose, all will suffer.
I suggest we find a convenient time and place in the next month or so to meet for a couple hours of discussion (and of course, Digroot brews). I can host at my current camp by the light of a roaring fire (about 50 miles southeast of Sanctuary (the location of the last gathering)), or I can travel to somewhere else if it is more convenient.
If we cannot arrange it to take place prior to the next gathering, I suggest we hold the meeting first thing on the first night of the gathering.
Contact me privately or post here if you are interested in such a meeting.
Flinglecask Digroot Master Brewer and Tender of Spirits
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Post by Bud Lewis on Aug 4, 2011 12:13:48 GMT -5
Flinglecask,
I agree with the idea. And I would be more than happy to find a waypoint somewhere in between. But we do have some who have traveled from Angwynn and farther. I’m quite sure than many would not be able to attend such a meeting, if perhaps we could have their opinions on matters via hawk and make sure they are well represented by those they trust it would be to their liking, but I am unsure.
Sincerely,
Armond
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Post by Sticks on Aug 4, 2011 12:59:57 GMT -5
I would be interested in such a meeting depending on when and where it takes place at. I am available next weekend 13th/14th and the last weekend of this month 27/28.
I have not visited it personally but there is a small park within a couple miles of my tavern that we might be able to use as a gathering point. If people are interested I can go out and investigate it to see if it would work. It may have a few too many of the mundania monsters, but those can usually be avoided pretty easily.
Another option is I know of a small cabin (8 bunks) that we might be able to procure for a small price ($60 for all of Saturday including overnight). This cabin is about 30-40 miles Southeast of Sanctuary (In Brighton MI) but I would need to know when people want to meet so I can arrange to use the building.
Keep me informed or let me know if you need to me to investigate/reserve a location for the meeting.
-Sticks
P.S. In either case if its on a day that I can manage I will ensure that food is available.
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Post by Eileen Gallagher on Aug 4, 2011 13:46:55 GMT -5
I believe that Culloden and I would be interested as well though depending on when I can not garuantee we can make it. As we will be travelling from about 120 miles southwest of Angwyn which is already so far from Sanctuary we would need as much notice as possible. I do believe that Cask is correct that an inperson sit down might be a good idea.
Eileen.
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Post by Sticks on Aug 4, 2011 13:59:47 GMT -5
Knowing which dates work best for you would make this easier to schedule! I know that I personally feel you and Culloden need to be present for any meeting of this sort since you have already shown a great deal of dedication to Sanctuary and you are some of the furthest visitors.
-Sticks
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Post by Flinglecask Digroot on Aug 4, 2011 14:00:27 GMT -5
The quick and positive responses are a light that burns brightly, guiding the way to Sanctuary's future.
Here are some options for how to make this meeting happen, as I see it.
1. I host in my camp (OOG: Ann Arbor, MI). I've got a large area that is reasonably private and secure, and can host a bonfire to keep spirits high as we discuss dire matters. If weather is poor, we could move the matter indoors to my shelter. Sticks and I could attend to provisions for the lot of us.
2. We meet at the cabin proposed by Sticks (OOG: Brighton, MI), sharing the innkeeper's costs. I believe I have stayed over at this cabin before, and it boasts a nice fire ring and a relatively defendable location. The advantage here would be that if anyone is too much of a lightweight for Sticks' or my brews, or needs to travel from a long distance back to their camp after we wrap up, they could sleep it off and head out the next morning.
3. Those camped near me can either travel separately, or meet and travel together, some ~100 miles west, to a location to be determined (OOG: say, Kalamazoo, MI), in order to shorten the trek for those such as Eileen and Culloden that need to cover greater distances.
Any other thoughts on where to meet? Once we've got the where figured out, we can discuss the when.
Flinglecask Digroot Master Brewer and Tender of Spirits
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Post by Eileen Gallagher on Aug 4, 2011 14:11:23 GMT -5
Though I do not know where it would happen, I do believe that the last option of splitting the difference (kalamazoo) would be the easiest for Culloden and I. However, we are not opposed to the meeting further out as long as we can bunk down somewhere if needed. We can make it there for a meeting on the 27th of this month if that will work for enough others. I will request time off from my studies for such a trip so if it can not be that day please let me know so that I can retract my request.
Sticks, I am flattered by your thought that we need to be there but I am sure that everyone is equally important for this meeting. I would hate to think that trying to keep it easier for us would hinder anyone else from attending.
Eileen
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Post by Flinglecask Digroot on Aug 4, 2011 14:14:55 GMT -5
I have blocked out the 27th day of this month for this meeting, regardless of where it is to take place. Thus far, Sticks and Eileen have said they can be available that day. Does that day work for the others who are interested in attending?
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Post by Sticks on Aug 4, 2011 14:25:49 GMT -5
I made contact with a few of my fellow hoblings and inquired about other locations closer to Angwyn and found someplace called Fort Custer. According to my sources they have cabins very similar to the ones I was suggesting and at the same cost, but since I have never visited them personally I cannot vouch for them. (Fort Custer in Augusta MI between Battle Creek and Kzoo. $60 a night. www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=119&type=SPCG). -Sticks P.S. Let me know if you wish for me to make contact with either of these locations and see if a cabin is available for our use.
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Post by Eileen Gallagher on Aug 4, 2011 14:30:40 GMT -5
As Culloden always makes our lodging arrangements I am not used to having to try and find information on such things. I am open to the idea of a cabin and have no problem splitting lodging costs with others as long as someone will build a fire. There are never any fires to sit around at Sanctuary and I would like to finally be able to enjoy one. (plus I have marshmellows as big as a baby kobold!). I would prefer to have at least six travellers to split it amongst but if not I am still willing. I will have Culloden chip in his opinion once he comes back from training.
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Post by Sticks on Aug 4, 2011 14:50:16 GMT -5
I just did a couple of whispering winds to both of the cabin locations I know of. The ones to the Southeast (Brighton) are fully booked on the 27th.
The ones at Fort Custer are both available for the 27th, each can sleep 12 people and runs $60 goblin bills for the day/overnight usage.
So our options seem to be somewhat limited but if people are willing to share the cost of renting one or both cabins at Fort Custer I may try and travel out to take a look at them this weekend since I dont have any other plans.
Flingle...would this be too far of a journey for you as this would be an excellent meeting point I think to hold this little gathering?
-Sticks
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Post by Eileen Gallagher on Aug 4, 2011 14:52:34 GMT -5
As I said, Culloden and I are definately in for splitting the cost of renting one for the overnight. I do not think we will need both of them unless a large amount of people begin saying they are coming.
Eileen.
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Post by Flinglecask Digroot on Aug 4, 2011 14:56:01 GMT -5
I have no problem making that trip. This discussion needs to happen. I will do what it takes to make it happen on my end.
We'll need to double check that the innkeepers will rent the cabin(s) for only one night. My recollection is that on prime evenings for travel, they try to weasel two nights out of you...
I am willing to pay a reasonable amount to split lodging, or, as I said, host at my camp (free, but with more travel for some). Whichever the bulk of people want to do.
Flinglecask Digroot Master Brewer and Tender of Spirits
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Post by Eileen Gallagher on Aug 4, 2011 16:04:47 GMT -5
I know that during the discussions of where this meeting shall be held many ideas have been bandied around of representatives of others that we may wish to send invitations to and I would like to take this time to add my opinion on the matter.
Though I have great respect for many of those we have met in and near the lands of Sanctuary as well as a vested interest in seeing a peace achieved there I do believe this would not be the best gathering to request their presence at. We are coming together as a growing town in an effort to come together about many of the options that we have been presented with about our own future. I believe that it is important that we address those things we know of before we begin requesting meetings with others. Before we can tell them where we stand we must first decide that exact thing. I believe this meeting would be most useful if it was just those of us adventurers that have come to Sanctuary to aid the area and perhaps rebuild the town that was destroyed.
I can certainly understand the desire to have peaceful meetings with many of the people that have come up but I do believe that our priority should be to come together as a group and town so that we are better prepared to have those meetings with others in the future.
Eileen Gallagher
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Post by Flinglecask Digroot on Aug 4, 2011 16:10:09 GMT -5
I tend to agree with Eileen's point on this. We all saw, at Karak'Nai, that various groups in the area see the adventurers as potential allies (and if not, potential enemies). There are other groups in the same position that were not there as well. The point is that I see value in discussing the matters amongst ourselves prior to having audiences with those outside the adventuring lot.
When we meet, we may come to an agreement on where we stand, and we may not. But we must have a serious discussion on these issues beyond the earshot of others. That is my feeling on the matter.
Flinglecask Digroot Master Brewer and Tender of Spirits
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