"With an Eluvian Corypheus could cross into the fade with his flesh…" Calmly, Morrigan's voice rings through the war room. Proudly, Josephine, Leliana and Cullen stand side by side as on the other end by Morrigan's side, I listen on to her wise words. A part of me internally screaming, wishing to have had asked her to teach me how to shapeshift but each time I did she would still refuse, I don't see why I mean I just want to see what it's like to fly you know like a bird and such. I mean back home at the tower practicing such a forbidden craft would be seen as traitorous and I would be struck down on the spot for even proposing the idea.
"Indeed, the inquisitor can indeed attest that these artefacts still work if one knows how to use them." Smoothly, Morrigan's voice snaps me out of my daydream thoughts. Sternly, I shake my head refusing to think of other matters. I need to focus; this is important I have to focus.
"What happens when Corypheus enters the fade?" Curious, Cullen questions Morrigan.
"Why he will gain his heart's desire and take the power off a god or this is more likely, the lunatic will unleash beasts that will tear the world apart." Simply, Morrigan answers as I grimace at the thought, briefly seeing all my friends having been tortured thanks to that Tevinter monster.
"In Redcliffe I saw the future Corypheus built it wasn't pretty, people I cared deeply for became…became empty shells of what they once were. I refuse to allow that tainted future to happen again." Gravely, I whisper disgust and anger laced in my tone as I shake my head.
"It was always so was it not? The madman would bury us all." Bluntly, Morrigan exclaims.
"Pardon me but does this mean we will have lost everything if we don't get to the Eluvian before him." Worried, Josephine proposes as I sigh bowing my head at the sad truth.
"When has it ever not been that way?" Drily, I remark surprising a few as I note a few smug smirks impressed coming from Morrigan and Leliana, bringing a small shy smile to my lips. I bow my head, feeling the ruby red blush enter my cheeks at the praise from both of them.
"She's right. Corypheus always has a head start on us even with our troops." Honest, Cullen reminds us of Corypheus always being one step ahead as I nod my agreeing with the valid point.
"We should gather our allies before we march," Josephine suggests.
"Can we wait for them we should spent our spies ahead to the Arbor wilds." Leliana offers ahdns behind her back.
"Without support from the soldiers you'd lose half of them." Easily, Cullen interjects shutting down Leliana's idea.
"Then what should we do?" Frowning, Josephine questions turning to me.
"Panicking for one thing. We need to overcome this as a team, we built this organisation, we can do anything I know this I have faith in all three of you. Josephine have our scouts meet our allies in the wild. Leliana your fastest agents will join them. Together we will have enough spies to slow down Corypheus army until Cullen's soldiers arrive." Tiredly, I explain my idea, all three of these ideas could work if executed properly and execution is key to any plan. Heh that's what mother would say, sadly a small smile crosses my lips at the thought of her, to have the perfect party execution is key, not the food, not the dresses, not the people, the execution was the main key to creating the perfect party.
"Such confidence but the Arbor wilds are not so kind to visitors. Old elven magic lingers in those woods…" Warningly, Morrigan informs us warning us as my brow furrows at the thought what elven arcana could we find there? Surely we should send in our mages first to see if they can dispel it perhaps have Solas lead the march. He seems to be the elven expert concerning the elven artefacts then again I'm sure Dorian would love to go to…
"We would be remiss not to take advantage of your knowledge lady Morrigan please lend us your expertise." Politely, Josephine requests of the witch of the wilds, smirking smugly relishing the attention and praise for her knowledge.
"Yes, all knowledge is good knowledge after all…" I add nodding my head turning to see her, eager to hear her tales.
"It is why I came here. Although it is good to see my value recognised." Proudly, she confesses, honesty etched into her sly features.
"Any further instructions inquisitor?" Curious, Cullen questions his brown hues meeting mine as I feel my features flush until inhaling shakily, steeling myself as I feel my hands bawl into a pair of fists, steadying my nervous bubbling boiling stomach in my gut, trying to hold in the conflicting emotions of fear, giddiness and excitement. I turn to face all three of them.
"The inquisition began as a handful of soldiers thanks to you three we are a force that can topple a self-proclaimed god. I could not ask for no finer council and friends then you three…" Proudly, I proclaim making them all bema back at me, smiling softly warmth etched into their features as they all nod their head agreeing with me.
"I know I speak for all of us when I say this. We could fight for no finer cause and Inquisitor." Bravely, Cullen steps forward as I smile back grateful for my guidance, for my advisors and most of all for having my friends support me through all this chaos.
"We'll hound Corypheus before he can find the temple for this Eluvian…" Confidently, Leliana assures us as I turn my back to them allowing them to play with their pieces and their spies. We head off, Morrigan following me as we exit the war room, going to pick up Fennic, Vivienne Solas and Dorian as we head off and leave them to their planning.