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Basileus257

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<I know my people well enough to know that the mere existence of a massive dragon is enough to encourage many of the nations on this planet to prepare for total war. Maybe that's not how things work where you come from, but that's how they work here. We need a total war mentality if we are to have any hope of defeating Nrilgroth conventionally. Either way, we have plenty of time to think about that on the way back to civilization. How long do you expect the journey to take if it is just the two of us?>

"Tell me then Rhen, how do you intend to fight instinctive thought? When you first showed up, I distrusted you from the beginning because of the simple fact that you are not human. It's instinct to us, and it is almost impossible to fight instinct right? No offense Rhen, but I doubt you can just walk into a city and change things." Matt replied.

In Neuva, the media had diverted to news on the comet. For example, the Imperium began to broadcast the following message: "Brothers and Sisters: the Minister of Energy has decreed that a mandatory blackout is to be in effect beginning in two hours time. The blackout is to be in effect until tomorrow morning. This is due to the comet which is scheduled to pass over us tonight. Do not be alarmed. Though darkness may cover our cities, the First Emperor still watches over us and guides our actions. Take heart in this and be well tonight."

Meanwhile, the current Emperor, Emperor Romano* IV, was sitting alone in the situation room of his palace. He had just dismissed his ministers for the night so they could arrive home before the blackout. Unofficially, however, this was so he could have a moment to himself. In an hour, the top generals in the Imperium were to arrive and go over the plans for the upcoming war. While he awaited their arrival, he began to doze as thoughts rushed through his head. ~This war... what a waste... So many of my fellow humans must die so that we may be free of the slavery the non-humans bring.~

“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

19-Nov-2013 04:54:57

NarBloodwolf

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''With time Matt. It shall not be an immediate change, swaying their minds that their ways are wrong. I shall not force my will or thoughts upon others. That is just not who I am. I shall deliver to them the truth and it will be up to them to accept it. Should they not then they will pay the price soon enough but not by my hand.'' said Rhen, turning his attention to what Forlirn had said.

''I shall keeps my eyes sharp and my hearing sharper my friend. I would not want any hard to come to any of us least of all a good friend like you and Matt.''

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Kagrenzel - Hidden City of the Watchers

With the Approach of the Comet the people of Rhen's home also prepared for its arrival. This was a rare occasion for Rhen's people. For every time in the recorded history of the Watchers that the comet passed, they were infused with great power that provided great knowledge and advances to their magical research. Not only that but it allowed the Watchers to break the cycle of creation and use the comet's power after it had been absorbed by the people to create the new generation of the watchers. For ever time the comet passed, it began a new age and cycle for the watchers.

19-Nov-2013 15:11:44

Darlantan

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<I suppose my concern revolves around whether or not Nrilgroth actually makes an appearance. If the knowledge of the existence of ancient dragons would rally your race to prepare for an all-out war, then what shall they do if Nrilgroth simply never shows up? If I were him, I'd lay low and wait for the humans to battle what ancients they can find until the war draws to a conclusion. Then I'd strike once they've weakened themselves fighting ancients who likely oppose me. As for a return trip with just us... I believe I could make the flight in mere days if you could withstand it. The Tempest are fast and agile; I'd daresay we're the fastest dragons in all the land****;

Forlirn quickened his pace, pausing only when the passageway emptied into what seemed to a courtyard of what seemed to be a great compound of some sort. Rows of corridors and courtyards of various sorts stretched throughout the grounds of the palace, many without ceilings or bearing great openings in the ceilings at semi-regular intervals. Numerous buildings populated the somewhat haphazard layout of the compound, the most prominent of which being two large, opulent structures that resembled religious temples. The larger of the two stood at the far end of the compound while the smaller stood a short distance to the right of the entrance. Both structures were decorated with elaborate carvings and sculptures of dragons.

Something about the area seemed different, though not in the menacing way the rest of the ruined city pervaded the area. The air had a certain spark to it, almost as if magic was somehow leaking into the world from Elune. Rhen would likely be the first to notice it.

04-Jan-2014 15:55:59

Basileus257

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<That is true, but I see two problems with your theory. First of all, you have more knowledge on how we humans will act then Nrilgroth himself has. It's true that he has the Seekers, but he has no way of actively communicating with them. Secondly, he does not strike me as the sort of... I guess individual that would care if letting any sort of war between humanity and the ancients occur would somehow help him. He probably believes he can easily defeat his opponents with or without a war to help him****;

" Rhen, I fear that you are wasting your time trying to promote equality among the races. Who do you think people on this world will listen to? On one side you have an Emperor who many people see as semi - Devine calling for the extinction of dragonkind and what essentially amounts to enslavement for everything else that is not human. On the other side you have a member of one of the non - human 'inferiors' asking for equality. Given the choice between the two, who do you think people will listen to?" Matt asked.

There was a knock on the door leading to the situation room. "Enter." Emperor Romano* said. The door opened and a member of the elite Praetorian Guard entered. He immediately went down onto one knee and bowed his head. "My lord, I present the heir to the throne: Princess Elisabetta. " A lady who could not be older then 25 entered the room. She was dressed in a long, red dress which was utterly unremarkable aside from the White lining and long trail. She had long, black hair which went down past her waist and piercing blue eyes which gave the impression that she was looking through rather then at you. "Pater" She said using the Old Language and with a polite nod. "I have made tea." She motioned with her hand and a servant entered carrying a teapot and two mugs. The servant wordlessly poured the drink into the mugs and left. Elisabetta sat opposite her father. "Drink up". Emperor Romano* said. He knew that Elisabetta wanted the throne; would kill for it.

“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

06-Jan-2014 22:23:28

NarBloodwolf

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''If they will not listen to diplomacy then I am only left with violence. But as I said before Matt....I am not aiming to make the change right off. It will take time to sway their hardened hearts but unless I am killed or go insane I have all the time in the world to wait. With that I am content...with this avenue. But if I have to, and by the elder I hope I do not have to, I will use force.'' Rhen said to Matt as the group entered the palace compound.

Rhen's body was starting to wear down again from the lack of light and nourishment. But as he entered the courtyard like area Rhen felt a slight surge go through his body. It was almost as if either there was more light here in this part of the cavernous city or....no....it wasn't possible...Magic? Yes, although faint, there was magic in the air. thoughts raced through Rhen's mind as he looked about the area. As he thought his body soaked in the magical energy bit by bit. Eventually the black crystals that had encased his arm had begun to glow with a dim purple pulse, but it was hardly noticeable.....for now.

''Forlirn? Can you feel that? The air here......it is different. Almost magical, but that should be impossible. Yet I can feel it being drawn into my body. Could it be that whatever we seek is powerful enough to throw off residual magic? Or perhaps....yes that might make the most sense....perhaps this may be the focal point of the event that split the worlds which Soul told me about. This is very intriguing...'' said Rhen both to Forlirn and himself.

06-Jan-2014 23:50:28

Basileus257

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"But then you will prove everything they say about non-humans to be true. In the eyes of my brothers and sisters, you will be little more then another terrorist plaguing society. Any ground you make in our society will be lost the moment you try to start anything violent. Hmm, quite a difficult situation isn't it? To do nothing is to let innocent non-humans die but to act violently is to let innocent humans and probably many innocent non-humans die. How do you overcome something like that?" Matt asked

Matt shook his head. "Rhen, my friend, you must be worse off then I thought. There is NO magic anywhere in this world. There never has been and there never will be. How would magic continue to exist in a world like Neuva? It's just not possible. Maybe this area is just a bit brighter then before and your body is reacting to it or something. That makes more sense then Neuva and Elune being united in one world." Matt said.

Elisabetta smiled at her father. "Pater, you truly do not think I would be so obvious do you. If I intended to kill you tonight, I would attempt something less... visible then tea. However, I will do as you ask..." She sipped from her cup. Emperor Romano* cautiously took a sip from his cup. "Now Pater, I know you are meeting with your generals tonight and I would like to attend. If I am to lead this country, I ought to know what it means to win a war." Elisabetta said. Romano* nodded "That is truth. Very well, you may remain here." He said. "Thank you father."

The television had switched topics again and was now focusing on a man standing at a podium in a dark room. The man was forced to briefly halt his speech due to the fanatical shouting that came from the crowd invited to attend his speech. The man raised his hands and the crowd instantly silenced. "So I ask you again brothers and sisters: Do you want war with Elmsbourg and Glaruindem? In the name of our Emperor and the Holy Light, will you slaughter the inferiors that stand in our way?"

“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

11-Feb-2014 06:38:58

Darlantan

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<I think our biggest problem is we're making assumptions about Nrilgroth without actually knowing anything about his... character, I suppose. It seems clear he's the sort to use vile, underhanded tactics, but we know little else. He could be bold and prideful. He could be subtle and treacherous. He could be something else entirely. We do know his name is kept hidden, but that could mean all number of different things****;

Forlirn paused his stride for a moment, blinking as if drawn out of deep thought. "...I feel... something. Like residual magic... but that can't be right, not with the way this world devours magic... probably something to do with this place. Spiritual energies similar to magic, perhaps..."
Frilarth tilted his head, his argentine ears swiveling about before the dragon bounded closer to the rest of the group. "Yup, it's magic! I can hear it all around. It's real magic, too. Not the creepy not-magic that wants to kill us."
The ruins did seem brighter somehow in the compound... but perhaps that was a trick of the eery light.

A message addressed to the Emporer would soon arrive. The message itself was blank aside from its adressee, but it bore the official letterhead of the Plasmid Biotechnology Corporation. The corporation was known as one of the largest and wealthiest in the known regions of Neuva, due mostly in part to it being at the head of producing cutting-edge technology and being responsible for most of the medical-related advancement of Neuva's modern era. The corporate entity held more political power than most nations; a message from it could not be ignored lightly.
It was worth noting the company's corporate headquarters was based in the dragon-friendly city where Caelidorus had been treated for his injuries.

((Two months since I posted. I really am sorry for my poor posting frequency. I hope to post more often, though I sadly cannot make any promises.))

04-Mar-2014 16:09:05

NarBloodwolf

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''I am fine Matt.'' Rhen protested before Forlirn and Frilarth spoke. ''So I am not crazy after all. This is very odd indeed. Matt is right in some ways. Magic should not be here but yet here it is. I can feel it inside me. It is there but faint but there none the less. There has to be something giving off these energies perhaps the artifact we seek? Or perhaps there is something more sinister at work here.''

Rhen looked around the compound trying to find some explanation to the phenomenon. But unless he was missing something he did not see anything of note say the buildings that adorned the compound's grounds.

''If it was not for the dark forces guarding these ruins I could have my people live here, other exiles. We would be isolated but together thus preserving our sanity.'' Rhen thought aloud.

While the thoughts and gazes of the group were elsewhere, the void crystal slowly encasing Rhen's body began to glow brighter. It was still not enough to notice without close examination. The void crystals had also begun to grow once again, slower than before but the magic in the air was feeding them slowly. Only with the aide of a microscope would one see the growth for it was little enough at this point that a drastic change was not noticeable.

05-Mar-2014 18:03:45

Basileus257

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<You raise a good point. We can try to figure out just how Nrilgroth plans to invade our worlds but the simple truth is that we have no way of knowing what he will actually do. That's why I think it's a good idea to travel back on our own to raise awareness on what's going on. But we are a team Caelidorus, and teams make decisions together. If you don't think heading back on our own is a good idea then I would at least like to know so we can figure out the best course of action>

"I still don't know. How is it possible that magic exists anywhere on this world? Magic does not and cannot exist here. I'm not saying that you are wrong, it just.... doesn't make sense is all." Matt said.

When Emperor Romano* received the message from the corporation, he let out a loud sigh. "By the Light, why do they bother me now?" He exclaimed. "Who are you referring to, father?" Elisabetta asked. "The PDC. A bloody pain is what they are. They are a corporation whose CEO pretends to rule the world. The problem is that they have a lot of money and power. Even if they do not physically control any territory, they still are not to be trifled with. I think I know just what they want. If you will excuse me, I'll go and get rid of them." Without waiting for a reply, he quickly stood up and left the room, navigating the seemingly endless hallways of the Imperial Palace to reach his private office. He wordlessly sat down at the ornate wooden desk that dominated the room and picked up his phone. He dialed the private line to the CEO of the corporation. When the individual at the other end answered, he simply said "I got your message. What do you want?"

“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

06-Mar-2014 02:55:44 - Last edited on 06-Mar-2014 03:19:49 by Basileus257

Darlantan

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<I believe the best course of action would be to get to the bottom of things, as it's said. Somehow find out what he's planning or how he's going to go about things. Right now all we really have to warn people about is an obscure, indeterminate threat I doubt will be taken seriously. Except by the Seekers, who will probably try to murder us. We need something strong enough that not even they can thwart our efforts****;

Forlirn's jaws parted as if the wyrm were about to answer, but he was cut off as a sudden chorus of shrieks interrupted whatever he had to add. All at once the compound came alive with movement. Shadowy figures stood upon the walls, wielding what appeared to be bows of some sort. Hound-like things of darkness darted out of the far-off shadows, seeming to teleport short distances every few seconds. Black shapes dropped out of the sky-like heights of the cavern, dropping like birds of prey. Some gargantuan abomination roared through a corridor, a great claw reaching into view and sinking into the stone of the arched entryway. The shadows themselves rolled and writhed as if the cavern itself had sprung to life.
They were not yet surrounded, but that could change very quickly.

"Word about is you plan another of your infamous purges," the man answered in an almost bored tone. He tended to catch others off guard and disarm them with his manner of speaking, but those who knew the man well enough knew he was very much a wolf in sheep's clothing. "Which meant the time became prudent to remind you of some important details. You are well aware where our headquarters is located. I expect you are also aware of the coexistence of humans and dragons here, among a small minority of other races. Our research depends quite dearly on this fragile little balance of peaceful coexistence we've achieved here. You would be remiss to forget that. The medical revolution itself is based upon that coexistence."

08-Apr-2014 03:53:02

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