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Basileus257

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Emperor Romano* paused as he went to a filing cabinet and looked through a group of files on different political entities in Elune. He pulled out a file on the Tempest Empire and began flipping through it. The file was noticeably smaller then files on the other Empires and Kingdoms on Elune. "Yes, I have run into similar problems. My agents within the Empire are only able to give me vague pieces of information. Were you aware that they recently went through some sort of leadership change? Their old leader died and his son took the throne. I don't know much about this new leader. My agents say that he has been away on some sort of mission for some time. It must be important if he is neglecting his duties as a ruler. I welcome a chance to fight them on the field of battle. If they choose to fight us on Neuva then we will have complete advantage over them and at this time we have no interest on the Elunian side of the city, so we will not be fighting them in their home territory."

Emperor Romano* closed the file and set it aside. He instead looked at a map of current troop deployments near Alamorga. "I have already ordered a mass blackout to take effect in around a half hour. My holy Imperium of the Light will go dark for a time. Perhaps I will send someone to this forest to report on the goings on there. Should they report anything unusual, we may have to discuss some sort of alliance against this threat. I will not open negotiations until it is determined that such a threat is real however."

~Hmm... perhaps I should send a detachment from the Order of the Flaming Sword. They have served the Imperium well and I trust their word just as I trust in their skill in battle.~

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

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

14-Jul-2014 00:36:56

NarBloodwolf

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Luck would have it that Rhen did not explode as from the multiple rifts he had opened with the new flowing magic shot spears of solidified void energy towards the pursuing creatures. Not bothering to see if his hunch pain off Rhen followed pace swiftly behind Matt into the temple. It took a few moments to catch his breath from the running and using his magic in an unfamiliar environment.

After catching his breath Rhen studied his new surroundings with awe. The carvings were magnificent. Without thinking Rhen pulled his sketchbook from his belt and sketched one of the carvings. As he finished the large statue in the back of the temple caught his eye. The large gem drew in the dragon's claws his gaze. Without word Rhen found himself walking towards the gem his corrupted hand outstretched towards the gem's surface.

''So beautiful.....it radiates such energy.'' Muttered Rhen as he walked ever closer to the gem.

14-Jul-2014 03:04:28

Darlantan

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<Forlirn of course. Who else do you think I used as practice for sharpening my skills at poking fun at others?>
The emerald dragon swooped through the air, twisting to the side as a large flying shadow took a swipe at him, gracefully winging away from the temple in an aerial dodge as the flying creatures seemed to descend upon him. A quick glance told him Frilarth had just dropped beyond the threshold of the temple and the others seemed to have reached the temporary haven; wasting no time, the Tempest banked and looped, diving for the temple with the extreme speed rumored to have earned the dragon's race the name of Tempest. Within seconds he had lightly landed upon the temple floor, talons clacking on stone as he folded his wings. If it weren't for the long, gaping rend on his side, nothing would have betrayed his aerial distractions had not been entirely successful.

"A flashlight actually would have some use against these beings to throw off their senses, but if this barrier holds long enough I can provide better. A hasty enchantment will allow your weapons to harm their manifestations," Forlirn spoke quickly, making the last marks to the circle and placing his foreclaws within it. The circle glowed briefly before vanishing entirely, arcs of golden light raising and covering the entryway of the temple. Beyond, the energies seemed to have no effect on the advancing creatures; however, they did seem attracted to the energy. A significant portion of the creatures seemed to have paused their pursuit to approach the energies instead.

14-Jul-2014 23:20:50

Darlantan

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The air in the temple seemed... different, almost indescribably so. There was a sort of silence filling the structure, but rather than the eery tone the ruins possessed, there was more of a reverent sort of feel one would associate with a temple. It was almost like stepping into a different world entirely... and the feeling seemed to emanate from the great jewel. It surged with power as Rhen approached. Then everything changed.
"What fools are you to trespass upon my broken kingdom?" A voice thundered overhead. "Who are you to approach my soul stone?"
All in an instant, a gargantuan black dragon was simply there, its immense bulk filling the entire central chamber. Its scales were darker than the blackest night sky, it eyes like gazing into an endless abyss. Everything around the dragon seemed darker, as if it were draining all light from the space around it. Its details couldn't be made out in the darkness of its body, but it seemed to resemble the statue holding the the gem. Judging by its sudden appearance and the sheer size of the dragon, it was probably safest to assume it was an ancient.

15-Jul-2014 00:13:34

Darlantan

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"...Yes, that could be arranged," the man replied after a pause. "We decry your actions and offer evacuation to all dragons outside of the prisons, as well as haven to those humans who seem fanatically devoted to the creatures. Most of our staff shall remain behind, as they would not forgo their lives for our 'noble pursuit.' We paint you as a monster coming to eradicate the city, but you, in your mercy, spare the humans of ours who remained behind to serve the city, proving yourself as a liberator rather than a conqueror. We retain our subjects and your image as a defender of humanity is further supported. Is that an acceptable course of action?"

"As for the Tempests... we have rumors at most, but there have been several mentions of an assassination of a high-ranking military commander. How they may have resolved whatever issue they face... we have conflicting information. We've heard rumors of a new leader, a council of leaders, even a possible coup. I would not stake that any of it is reliable. They are quite skilled at keeping information out of human hands."

"The demons... Whoever you send to observe, I implore that your choice observers be trained heavily enough to follow orders even when the very laws of reality appear to break down. What they witness should not be possible. Most soldiers would break from what they would see." The man paused for a long moment. "...I will contact you about the matter after you recieve your report."

15-Jul-2014 01:11:28

Basileus257

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When Caelidorus landed, Matt walked over to him and all signs of pleasure dropped from his voice*****;Good work. It looks like one of those things got you however. You should really get that wound disinfected or at least cleaned. Considering what got you, I wouldn't want to let a wound like that fester for long. Who knows what could happen? I can give you a hand if you like. As I recall, you seemed a bit on edge when I took you to that hospital after we were attacked in that city. If you don't want my help, then I think I will go and see just what the hell is going on in the inner temple****;

Matt turned to face the mysterious dragon that suddenly appeared. Though he did feel fear upon gazing at the beast, he also felt a calmness suppress (at least to an extent) the fear. He decided to give a vague answer until he knew more about the presence. "We are travelers who happened to find our way here while exploring the northern part of Neuva. If you would like a name, then I am Matthew. The dragon beside me is Caelidorus. I am sure the others would rather introduce themselves on their own. I have given you my name. Would you be so kind as to tell me who you are and where you came from?" Matt said to the dragon.

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

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

15-Jul-2014 03:23:09

Basileus257

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"I find those terms to be more then acceptable. As I said, you will be relieving my occupying troops of a great burden. There are just a one thing which I would like to clarify: I believe it unrealistic to expect that every single dragon within the city will elect to evacuate. Some will flee on their own and others will no doubt stubbern*y stay. I want to make it clear that any dragons that do not evacuate or flee on their own will be either shot on sight or captured and executed at a later time by the occupying garrison. If I were to order otherwise, it would be seen as treasonous. Even an Emperor can be accused of high treason. If you happen to find any remaining dragons first, then you are welcome to 'rescue' them however." Emperor Romano* replied.

He sat down at his great desk and then continued. "I will have an agent of mine within your city sent to your headquarters tomorrow to finalize the terms of our agreement. With him will also be a coded letter containing anything that is discovered at the ritual site. I expect breaking the code to be a simple task for a man with your... resources. Now then, unless you have anything else you wish to add, I suppose I will end this conversation. I am glad that our talk tonight ended positively and I hope that my nation and your corperation can prosper together."

As he was saying this, Emperor Romanos shifted through the piles of documents and books on his desk to find his personal laptop (The Emperor had made it a point to keep up with technological progress). He opened the laptop and typed out an order to the Brotherhood of the Flaming Sword. They were to send a small detachment of ten men to the ritual site, observe the ritual in progress and then kill all but a small number of those present. The ones kept alive would be interrogated at a later time. Photographs and video were to be taken if conditions permitted it. After finishing the order, he sent it off and allowed himself to smile.

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

¯ Aristotle

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

15-Jul-2014 03:43:07

NarBloodwolf

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Rhen's arm radiated in unison with the gem when it pulsed practically shocking Rhen in the process. When the dragon appeared Rhen almost immediately fell to the floor as he stumbled backward forgetting the shock the energy caused. The diminishing light from the dragon's aura had some to do with it but so long as there was magic he would be fine. After taking in the sight of the new dragon Rhen composed himself and dropped to one knee in respect. For the longest moment Rhen was at a loss for words for once. He had seen two ancients already but this one had a more profound effect upon him.

'' I......I am Rhen, a watcher and companion to Matt and the others before you. I am a scholar of magic and I was drawn by the power from your.....soul stone you called it? I meant it no harm you have my word. I only wished to study it for my notes. Forgive my trespass and disrespect great one for I did not mean it.'' said Rhen his gaze adverted to the ground with his void arm still held aloft towards the dragon.

From all the residual magic from outside the temple and the brief use of magic from opening rifts, Rhen's corrupted parts of his body ached. The once dull glow now sparked and radiated with life within the dark facets of the crystalline structure slowly encasing Rhen's arm. Oh how it ached. But now was not the time to worry about such things. Right now Rhen had for lack of a worse pun bigger problems to deal with.

16-Jul-2014 16:44:58

Darlantan

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<I... I can handle myself. Pain is nothing to me... I... think the dragon is more pressing... but I will not lie, this wound is more than physical... I feel drained... weak..****;
Caelidorus let out a grunt and turned to eye the entrance of the temple, dropping to a sitting position. Frilarth rushed over to the wounded dragon, seeming to pay no mind to anything else at hand. Forlirn similarly seemed too busy furiously sketching another circle to react to anything, perhaps judging preparing some defense against the abominations outside more important than anything else.

"Caelidorus, a son of Ventus... three sons of Lux... Rhen, a watcher, some creature of magic... Matthew, a kruxnak... no... no, not a kruxnak, but hailed from the krux*ak; your race has not lost the scent..." the mighty dragon hissed, the air seeming to grow darker around whatever it gazed at. It stood up straighter and seemed to close its eyes; moments later, the light-devouring aspect of its form seemed to vanish, leaving a slightly brighter (but still quite black and impossibly giant), more ordinary dragon in its place. It opened its eyes again, revealing dark eyes where the black pits had been before. "I am the blackness beneath your footsteps, the shroud on your shoulders when the sun takes refuge, the concealing embrace as you elude your enemies. I am Umbra. You stand in the heart of my fallen empire and at the doorstep of your demises. What foolishness brings you to the defiled earth?"
Umbra's gaze scanned over the group again, coming to rest on Matthew. A growl emanated from his throat, deep enough to shake the stones of the temple. "You bear an object of the Betrayer... is that your foul purpose? To destroy what the wretch could not finish off?"

17-Jul-2014 02:03:32

Darlantan

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"We shall make no attempt to portray you as having any desire of showing mercy to the dragons, but we shall also make no attempt to drag along those foolish enough to ignore the evacuation," the man replied. "We shall have plenty subjects without them and its hardly our mission to rescue the reptiles. Although you may wish to desire to use them for heavy labor while you allow them to live. There are reasons they are valued in certain regions of Neuva as slaves, after all, and they may serve useful for clean-up after the occuptation. Such things rarely proceed without creating some degree of wreckage."
"Once the agreement is finalized, you can expect us to begin publicly slandering your name. Then we shall proceed with the evacuation as you prepare to invade. Ah... when you reach the prison, you will discover some of the non-dragons were incarcarated solely for crimes against dragons. I would advise taking caution in how you deal with them, for some would murder humans as readily as dragons. While some were there truly due to a hatred for dragons... well, we have uses for such men and a prison in a border town is hardly beyond our influences. I shall reveal the terms of the agreement to the others; I expect they will be most pleased you decided to work out an agreement rather than make a new enemy. We shall of course continue monitering you, but you may now expect us to provide you with information pertaining to your pursuits, particularly of potential threats you should have no reason of expecting. You'll understand more clearly after you recieve your report on the ritual. Now if that truly is all, I do have pressing matters to attend to. I expect you can imagine several hours without electricity is a complicated matter to deal with for a complex of hospitals to deal with and I do not trust the competence of those overseeing the matter enough to allow it to carry through without my personal attendence."

17-Jul-2014 02:37:25

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