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Dantalian

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The innkeeper sat at his desk, counting his money. The rumors of imminent war were making him rich. Even though no one openly spoke about it, not believing war would ever reach this village, they nonetheless felt the edge of uncertainty. An edge which made them seek out companionship; and what better place to do that than a local inn, where conversations about how “there wasn't going to be a war, and even if there was, it would never reach our village” could be had over food and drink.

He continued thinking this when suddenly he noticed his eyes grow a heavy. “Odd,” he muttered to himself, “It's mid-day isn't it? Why am I... so... tired...” Before he could say anything more, he slumped over on his desk, deep in sleep. And it wasn't just him. The few patrons who had arrived early also had slumped over on their tables and were sound asleep.


“This is a fairly small village,” Seth commented, “So I don't expect it will be busy this time of year.”

“I understand that,” replied Hekate, “But nonetheless it seems far too quiet.”

“You might be right,” agreed Seth, “Let's move cautiously.”
Following this advice, Seth and Hekate moved quietly into town, and were greeted with the sight of men, woman, and children slumped over on counters, desks, and even some lying on the ground.

“Are they dead?!” exclaimed Hekate.

Seth paled considerably; Tenzoku do not speak of death if possible. In fact, they rarely even speak of the dead. However, his color returned when he noticed that despite their positions, the villagers were still breathing.

“They're asleep,” he said, though his tone of voice gave away that he was trying to reassure himself of this as well.

“But why are they sleeping out here?” asked Hekate, “Is this some sort of Tenzoku tradition?”

“None that I know of,” replied Seth.

“Then why?” Hekate repeated.

“Can't you figure that out?” "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

25-Dec-2010 10:04:30

Dantalian

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Seth and Hekate recognized that voice all to well, and were thus unsurprised to see a person in a dark cloak walking toward them. Seth was a bit more surprised to see the staff in his hand, glowing with a strange violet light.

“Me-Liam,” Seth gasped.

“Confusing me with Mephos again?” asked Liam, another crooked smile appearing on his face. “Now, why do you keep doing that, Seth?”

Seth gasped as he felt himself grow drowsy. He realized in an instant: magic! He had seen this type of magic used before, unless someone actively resisted it, they would be lulled into a deep sleep. But, the caster could not use any other spells while maintaining this one, which meant Liam was vulnerable.

“I have many questions I need to ask you Seth,” said Liam, walking within an arm's reach of the Tenzoku. “Clearly, you were keeping a lot of secrets from me. Secrets like this.” Liam held out his hand, revealing a small, violet orb. Seth's eyes widened as he saw this, and reached into the bag he was carrying. As he feared, the portion of Liam's memory he had taken was no longer in the bag.

“Return that to me!” he commanded, fighting off the drowsiness which seemed to weigh him down, and drawing his sword.

“I think not,* replied Liam, “After all, it was mine to begin with.”

“If you do not,* said Seth, “I will have no choice but to strike you down.”

“Is that wise?” asked Liam, “Think about it Seth. Your land is currently running amok with rumors. Two noble ladies have seceded from the council, one of the council's lords is said to be aiding them, and to add to all this, there are now rumors of Mazoku offering their aid to those noble ladies. Muspellheim hangs by a fragile thread, one wrong move and it shall fall into war.”

“What's your point?” questioned Seth. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

25-Dec-2010 10:04:56

Dantalian

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“You know, as I do, that it is taking most of my focus to keep this spell active,” said Liam, “If you kill me, the spell will instantly fall, and the people of this village will realize that they were under the spell of a Mazoku; my body will be proof of that. And of course, the word will spread through this land like wildfire. Soon there will be calls for war, and another battle between the Tenzoku lords shall make this land awash in blood.

On top of that, Setkul is here. What do you suppose he will do if he finds out that I have been killed? He still has the power to open the path to the Void you know.”

“Slippery as ever, I see,” said Seth, sheathing his sword, “I'll let you pass this time.”

“Pass?* asked Liam, “But my friend, we are going to the same place.”

“And where would that be?” asked Seth, tensing up.

“The palace of the Sun King of course,” replied Liam. Noting Seth turn pale once more, Liam added, “We both have something to get from there, right? So it makes more sense for us to travel together. Besides, having me around will make it so you don't have to explain what your wife is doing here.”

Seth and Hekate's glances met, and they nodded to one another. “Very well,” said Seth, “We'll accompany you.”

“Excellent,” said Liam, “Ayumu, you needn't stay there anymore.”

Seth stared in shock as Ayumu appeared right behind his back, holding a wicked looking dagger.

“Insurance in case you decided your people weren't that important,” Liam explained. “Shall we be off?”

After Liam had turned away, Seth muttered to Hekate, “Liam's becoming more like “him” by the day.”

Hekate only nodded in response, and the couple set off behind Liam. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

25-Dec-2010 10:05:14

Dantalian

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A little note: I'm moving tomorrow, and thus the add may be delayed. Sorry for the inconvenience. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

05-Jan-2011 23:38:35

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I assume some of you would like a reason for the lack of adds recently... well here you go...

As a couple of you know, I recently began working full time in a temporary position at a certain prestigious company. Due to this new job, I have had to move to a new state, and between moving, doing stuff required of new hires, and getting to know my way around a completely new town, I have been rather busy these last few weeks.

Now, the good news is I love what I'm doing and am getting (well) paid to do it. The bad news is, my time kind of vanishes what with working and all... -.-

I will still try to add at least once a week, but my adds will probably be a bit sporadic. I beg your understanding on this.

-N.S. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

16-Jan-2011 04:51:19

Dantalian

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No comments, huh? I guess I had it coming... Anyway, I have figured out the add schedule. I will be adding once a week, on Sunday. At that time, Weapons of Destiny will get an add, and Monolith might get an add (I will try, but no promises.)

Once Monolith is done, I will be narrowing down to one story. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

25-Jan-2011 05:30:12

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