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Dantalian

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“Orcris.”

The half elf mumbled something in response and rolled over, still asleep.

“Orcris, come on, wake up.”

Orcris opened his eyes as someone began to gently shake him, and found himself staring at Cruus.

“Cruus?” questioned Orcris, *What is it?”

“Lord Azzandra asked for me to come and get you,” replied Cruus, “He says its time to deal with the Black Pentagram.”

Hearing this, Orcris sat up and said, “Thanks, I better get going.”

“Ah, wait a minute,” said Cruus, “Are you hungry by chance?”

Orcris nodded, realizing he hadn’t eaten all day.

“Um, well, I brought you some food, although it’s not much…” as he said this, Cruus handed Orcris a small platter containing two bowls and few pastries, which Orcris helped himself to. One of the bowls contained what seemed to be a mixture of various fruits, none of which Orcris had ever tasted before, the second bowl was even stranger, it looked to be a type of porridge, but once he began to eat, Orcris realized it was actually a dish consisting of some sort of shredded fish in a cream based sauce. The pastries were a little more like the human food Orcris had eaten, although he had to admit that their filling was richer than most human foods, and the bread of the pastry seemed softer and more moist. All in all, despite the unusualness of the dishes, the meal was quite good.

“Thank you,” said Orcris, “It was a good meal, although I’m not familiar with this style of cuisine.”

“Really? The food was good?” asked Cruus, “I’m glad, it’s been a while since I cooked, so I wasn’t sure if I had entirely lost my touch.”

“Wait,” said Orcris, “You cooked all this?”

“Um, yes,” replied Cruus.

“I did*’t know you were such a good chef,” said Orcris, “Maybe you should cook for us more often.”

Cruus flushed with pride and responded, “Sure, just let me know when you’re hungry, I’ll cook for you anytime.”

“Alright,” replied Orcris, “It’s a promise then.

Now, I should probably head over to Azzanadra. See you later Cruus.” "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-Apr-2010 04:58:31

Dantalian

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“Right,” said Cruus, “He’s at the north of camp, in his tent. Oh, and Orcris…”

“Yes?” asked the half elf.

“Watch out for my brother, he’s as drunk as a werewolf on Samhain.”

“Okay, will do,” replied the half-elf, trying to figure out where the reference “a werewolf on Samhain" came from.


As Orcris walked through the camp, he noticed a spirit of festivity had broken out. Drinks were being handed out liberally, and a mix of songs, ranging from common bar songs to ancient hymns praising Zaros filled the air. In the distance, he noticed Rue slurring something at some Zarosian warrior, while Isamu calmly held him back. Noticing Orcris, Isamu waved and gave him a look that seemed to say “see what I have to deal with.” Orcris waved in response and walked onward.

As he entered Azzandra’s tent, Orcris found himself in the company of Seth, Hekate, Usha, Liam, Taika, Caihoc, and Azzanadra. Upon noticing him, Liam moved to a further corner of the tent.

-Giving me my space.- Orcris realized. -Curse you Orcris, it wasn’t even his fault, that you got that image in your head, it was Hekate’s. Now you’ve gone and hurt the kid’s feelings.-

It may not have occurred to Orcris that Liam was essentially the leader of a powerful movement that could either work for or against the Zarosians, but Azzanadra who also noted Liam’s actions, did realize such a thing. Making a mental note to sort this out as quickly as possible, the mahjarret turned to Orcris and said, “Ah, Orcris, good to see you here. With this, we should be ready, is the Temple secure, Liam?”

The incubus removed a book from his robes and paged through it.

“The temple is empty,” he replied after reading for a few moments, “And there are no disturbances that will disrupt a teleportation there." "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-Apr-2010 05:01:18

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Orcris noted Azzanadra’s surprise when he saw Liam’s book, but realized this was not the time to ask about it. On his part, the mahjarret nodded, and raised his arms skyward. The world vanished around the group, and they found themselves in the large temple room housing the Black Pentagram.

“Well, here it is,” mused Caihoc, “The seals on the Black Pentagram are gone, now all we have to do is remove the Pentagram itself.”

“But how will we do that?” asked Taika, “It seems to be well made; in fact, I’ve only seen a few seals this well put together. Who made it?”

“Mephos Nidhogg,” replied Azzanadra.

“What, him again?” asked Taika, “Who is Mephos, really?”

“Now is not the time,” answered Azzanadra, “After the seal is gone, we’ll talk.”

“The seal’s not complete,” commented Liam.

“What do you mean?” asked Caihoc.

“It looks… wrong,” said Liam, “I don’t know how I know, I just do. It’s missing something.”

“How can you know?* asked Caihoc.

Azzanadra motioned for the warlock to be silent, “Mephos and Liam have some sort of connection,” he said, “To a point where Mephos left Liam two of his most important tools, the Devil’s Chains, and the Book of the Seventy-First.”

“The Book of the Seventy-First?” repeated Caihoc, “As in the Seventy-First of the Seventy-Two? Is that what that book was?!”

“Silence!” commanded Azzanadra.

Liam had made his way to the Black Pentagram and was now adding strange symbols to it. When he had finished, the Pentagram began to glow violet for a moment, then shattered. As it did so, a great power filled the room. From the Pentagram a lone, translucent shape emerged, wrapped in a violet cloak that was covered with gems. From the shadows of the cloak it looked around, its eyes glowing white.

“Ah,” it said, its voice sounding somehow more real than the voices of the group before it, “It is good to be back, even if it is technically only with an avatar.”

At this, the group as a whole dropped to its knees. "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-Apr-2010 05:04:09

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Azzanadra was the first to speak, “Welcome back to Gielinor, Lord Zaros!”

“I’m not quite back,” mused Zaros, “This is but an avatar, a puppet if you will. I now have a greater control over the events on this land, but I am not yet at my full strength.

We have much to do, my faithful. In a year the seals on six artifacts known as the Weapons of Destiny will be broken, and at that time they must be gathered and placed in certain temples. Before then, I must regain followers to make up for those lost to the usurper.

Furthermore, we must not let the weaker gods know of my growing power while they can stop us. Stealth and discretion are required.

Azzanadra, what is the status of Senntisten?”

“Destroyed, my master,” replied Azzanadra, “And now crawling with archeologists, it would be difficult to form a base there.”

“We can use them,” said Zaros, “Convince them to began the restoration of the city… I will need to oversee it… ah, this should do.”

The avatar of Zaros morphed into the form of an aged human man in fine clothes, “I will go ahead of you to Senntisten, and introduce myself as a rich scholar, particularly interested in the Second Age. I will began funding the restoration of Senntisten. All of you should be focusing on different tasks.

Orcris.”

“Yes my lord?” asked the half-elf.

“Head to Ardougne and meet with Ruko and Weva, two of my servants who hold power in the Kandarin government. They will give you a means to contact the Iowerth clan, do so, and make as many elves as you can sympathetic to our cause.”

“As you wish,” replied Orcris.

“Taika, I want you to began the re-training of mages amongst my followers, there is a group petitioning King Roald of Varrock for an academy devoted to studying of ancient magicks. Even though you were evicted from the mage guild; you are well respected amongst independent mages, with your endorsement Roald should consent. I will supply you with spell books from the Second Age to aid your teaching.”

“Yes, my lord.” "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-Apr-2010 05:07:01

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“Seth, I know you are but an ally, not one of my faithful, still I have a task for you. Use your influence in the White Knights to push them into an extreme Anti-Zamorakian campaign, this should distract them from our activities, and will teach that filthy usurper a thing or two in the process. Hekate, you go with him.”

“Got it!” said Hekate.

“Likewise, Liam, you who are also an ally, not one of my faithful, I have a mission for you.”

“Scope out the locations of the weapons and temples, and run propaganda to aid in a Zamorakian-Saradominist conflict, as well as blaming our activities on either side, so as to avoid detection,” Liam read from his book.

“You have that book…” commented Zaros, “Then I guess finding the temples and weapons will be easy.”

“Apparently the weapons won’t be,” replied Liam, “They’ve been ‘marked.’”

“Interference at such a high level?” asked Zaros, “No matter, use the Cult, Usha, offer your resources as well.

And Caihoc, you are to began finding converts. I need more faithful than I have now. I care not where they come from, nor their ambitions, only that they offer to serve both me and their fellow faithful.”

“As you wish, my lord,” replied Caihoc.

“Oh, and one last thing,” said Zaros, “In contacting me, you are to refer to me as Parsis, until I instruct you otherwise. This way our enemies will not be able to realize what we are doing. I will be in Senntisten should you need to contact me. Now, to your tasks.” "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-Apr-2010 05:10:06

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“So the Stone of Jas is safe again, for now, at least,” sighed Jayson.

“Thou hath done well,” said the voice from his amulet, “However, it seemeth as if the balance is not guaranteed yet.”

“My lord?” asked Jayson.

“I sense a great power hath come onto mine lands. One that shalt embroil this world in war once more. Jayson, be ready. It seemeth as if the god wars shalt begin once again.”

“How can this be?” questioned Jayson.

“I cannot say… a power, close to mine in strength has appeared. Perhaps it is what will cause this, perhaps something else. No matter what, Jayson, thou must not allow this world to face such a war.”

“I swear it, my lord,” said Jayson.

“I shalt hold thee to that oath. For now, rest, for I doth feel as if the battle for the Stone of Jas, was but a precursor, and that the true battle shalt soon begin…

…already I sense powers far greater than mine own moving, and not just in mine lands…

…Who can say what will happen?…

…and when?”

-END OF SACRED DESTINY BOOK I-

(The story continues in Sacred Destiny Book II: The Weapons of Destiny) "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-Apr-2010 05:12:34

Dantalian

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Alright, the first add of Weapons of Destiny will be up on Thursday of next week.

EDIT: Prefix, certain aspects of my story, including part of my last add, have slightly different meanings when you know certain things, don't they? "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-Apr-2010 05:13:31 - Last edited on 16-Apr-2010 05:14:44 by Dantalian

Orcris

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Interesting. Much different than last time. I believe it funny that I know what Samhain is while Orcris did not, seems I am not the only among your fans either to be educated in lore.

~Orcris~
~Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead.~ Darth Revan
~Est Sularis Oth Mithas~ Sturm Brightblade
~Courage is the magic that turns dreams into reality~ Richter Abend
~What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger* Friedrich Nietzsche
~Who I am is not important, my message is~ Darth Revan
~Amor vincit omnia~ Virgil

16-Apr-2010 15:42:31

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