► MISSION: THE KETTLE WAR

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THE KETTLE WAR

THE MISSION:

Win the Kettle War. You will both be placed in the area at the time where the dikes will either be pulled out or left alone. The ultimate goal is to ensure the decline and fall of Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg is actually delayed, based on spreading word among the garrison and locals that he is firmly opposed to the Holy Roman Emperor's demands.

THE FALLOUT:

A subtle shift in power dynamics in Europe at the time. Predictions made by the Initiative believe something in this war has an effect on later dealings in the European Union, but as of now are uncertain what those might be. The decision to help assist in the drowning of many people, a number who may or may not be innocents, or to hinder it, is in your hands. Given they don't like innocents dying, there may be a favored side to back, as long as they get the rumors flying at the same time.

Mission synopsis and in-game logs, etc., found below.

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PREPARATION

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DATE OF DEPARTURE; August 23rd, Exsilium time.

Sheena and Zelos are briefed on the two sides of the war and their ultimate goal, which is to delay the fall of some Dutch noble. They'll actually be arriving about two weeks before the Austrians invade Lillo, which gives them some time to settle in and play with the rising tension.

THE FIRST WEEK

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Sheena and Zelos slip into peasant life. They don't actually spend a lot of time around the other villagers. They're more interested in reconnaissance, which means a lot of sneaking around and eavesdropping.

THE SECOND WEEK

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Austria creeps closer. At this point, Sheena and Zelos try to rally morale in subtle ways, making the villagers believe that God is on their side even though the Holy Roman Emperor is an asshole who is coming to beat the living shit out of them.

When Austria finally invades Lillo, Sheena and Zelos hold off the forces by themselves. The 'miracles' seen there confirm the Duke's power and presence. Sheena is severely injured by primitive gun fire but the army is repelled, the dikes hold, and no innocents are drowned.

The mission is a success.

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DATE OF RETURN; August 26th, Exsilium time. What do you mean two weeks haven't actually passed here? What the heck?

Sheena manages to filch tea and nice sheets.

Zelos gets away with some relatively middle class fashion from that time, like breeches and floofy shirts, maybe a hot coat or two.