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"Truly, you must introduce me this merchant when we get back home," said Dentro, "I would certainly like to purchase some of this for myself."
"Of course I'll introduce you," said Chris, "But for now, don't we have more important things to talk about? Something is clearly on your mind, and if I had to guess, I would say it was about those pirates."
"So it's that obvious?" sighed Dentro.
"Pretty much," replied Chris, "But for now, I'm curious, what is this artifact that they pursue? And why does it pose a threat to Guthix?"
Dentro leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. For a while, Chris was certain that the old man had decided not to say anything else on the matter. However, after a minute, the old man's mouth opened and he spoke. "Have you ever heard of the Fist of Guthix, Chris?" he asked.
"No," said Chris, "What is it?"
Dentro took a deep breath and replied, "Long ago, an artifact existed; it was known as the Fist of Guthix. It enhanced Guthix's already great power to a point where he was invincible. However, while he slept, the Fist of Guthix was found. First it was used by Saradomin, and then later, Zamorak used its power to become a god.
When Guthix awoke, he seized his Fist once more and sealed it away, hoping that no one would ever again use it to disrupt the balance..."
"So that's what they're after?" interrupted Chris, "The Fist of Guthix?! An artifact which can turn mortals into gods?!"
"I wish it were so," said Dentro, noting Chris' understandably confused expression, he continued, "There is an artifact more powerful than even the Fist of Guthix, the Monolith, and it is that which the Coven seeks... Guthix's power stands guard over his Fist, but the Monolith's power is so great that none of the gods can use their powers on the continent it is hidden in. As such, not even Guthix knows where it lies."
"But what is this Monolith?" asked Chris, "And how can it be more powerful than something that turns mortals into gods?!" "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."

27-Jan-2010 08:27:09

Dantalian

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"I suppose I should explain from the beginning," said Dentro, "Millenia ago, in what humans refer to as the first age, the Monolith appeared on Gielinor. The people who found it were a race of Wyrms; ancestors to the dragons today. The Wyrms who found it used the Monolith's power to establish an empire unlike any ever seen before. They lived lives that had been reserved for the gods, and even scoffed at Guthix himself. To Lord Guthix's horror, he found himself unable to best these Wyrms, even with the Fist of Guthix. And encouraged by their success, the Wyrms began conquering other lands until most of Gielinor was under their rule. Guthix even went so far as to cause the land to whither and die were the Wyrms made their city, but they simply used the Monolith to make it more fertile than ever.
Seeing that not even he could match these people, Guthix prepared to enter a deep sleep, and forever turn his back on Gielinor.However, a miracle happened; shortly before Guthix could enter the sleep, a race arrived from the sky, riding ships made of metal. They landed on Gielinor, and proceeded to war with the Wyrms, clearly seeking the Monolith. Guthix approached them, and granted them his power so that they would be able to effectively war against the Wyrms. Unfortunately, this caused all of Gielinor to be engulfed in war... Realizing that Guthix's aid had given the new race an edge, the Wyrms retreated to their homeland and fortified it, preparing for the attack they knew must come." "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."

27-Jan-2010 08:27:54

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"The new race fought hard against the Wyrms, and pushed their way toward the capital. Monsters of flesh and blood fought against monsters made of metal, and the whole of the continent was drenched in blood and fire. Yet, onward the new race pushed, until they made it to the farms outside the Wyrm's capital. Seeing the enemies at their gates, the Wyrms made one last attempt at survival, they utilized the Monolith's full power against the new race. The result was that Gielinor was nearly destroyed. Even though they had won the war, the Wyrms were horrified, and sealed away the Monolith, hoping it would never be used again. Yet, it seems the Coven wishes to disregard the lessons of the past, and repeat them..."
"Incredible," gasped Chris, "Something like that Monolith exists? And our opponents wish to claim it?"
"I'm afraid so," replied Dentro, "We must stop them, though, no matter what the cost... which reminds me."
"Yes?" asked Chris.
"I think I just figured out our next course of action," said Dentro, "Chris, get ready, we'll be returning to sea within a day's time." "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."

27-Jan-2010 08:28:38

Dantalian

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Yes, this is late (a few hours after midnight, Wednesday.) And since I have class and work tomorrow, I only did the most basic error-checking (a simple spell check) if you see anything that looks like an error in the last add, let me know. "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."

27-Jan-2010 08:29:50

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I've been having computer problems lately, no add for tonight. "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."

03-Feb-2010 06:19:13

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“Captain!”
Naudos grumbled something under his breath and looked up from his charts right before one of his crew burst into his cabin.
“What is it now?* snarled Naudos.
“Another ship has been spotted, its keeping its distance right now, but seems to be following us,” answered the sailor.
“These are waters far from human civilization…” mused Naudos, “No ship should be out here. Is it the ones who attacked us from before?”
“It does not appear so, captain,” said the sailor, “What are your orders?”
Naudos thought for a moment, then gravely said, “Sink ‘em, we can’t take chances out here.”
“Yes sir,” replied the sailor.
Naudos sighed as the sailor left. “Best get to the deck and oversee the battle,” he muttered to himself.

A man clad in Kharidian garments entered a shadowed room and bowed deeply. “Lady Usha,” he said, “His lordship has asked to speak with you.”
“I see,” replied a young lady with long, dark green hair. “Of course I will speak to him, allow him through.”
A violet light filled the room, and with it the image of a cloaked figure.
“Lady Usha Numatenma, I trust you are well?” inquired the image.
“Of course,” replied the lady, “What of you, Lord Azzanadra? Certainly, you have more important reasons to contact me than to ask about my well-being.”
“I do not,* replied the image, “But there is someone who does… please have your servants leave this room and call your sister in.”
Usha looked at her attendants, and they quickly left the room. Almost no sooner had they done so then a girl identical to Usha in all ways save that she was dressed in armor instead of a kimono appeared.
“So, what’s up Azzy?” asked the new girl.
“Hekate, I thought I told you not to call me that,” sighed Azzanadra, “Well, regardless, someone wishes to speak with you, I will now be yielding to him.”
“Huh? You’re yielding to someone, Azzy?” questioned Hekate, “That’s unusual.” "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."

10-Feb-2010 03:39:57

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Azzanadra sighed again at Hekate’s insistence use of the nickname ‘Azzy* but realizing that pressing the subject was pointless said, “You’ll understand when you meet him. And he’ll be filling you in as to your mission.”
“What?” asked Hekate, “This some weak mage whose errands we’re doing, Azzanadra?”
“Weak mage?” asked a new voice, “That’s truly amusing. I think though, you will admit, I am stronger than a ‘weak mage’, yes?”
With this, a being clad in dark robes appeared, its figures were obscured save for its glowing yellow eyes and a dark purple symbol that floated in front of his forehead, a symbol the sisters knew by heart. At the moment this image appeared all the lanterns which lit the room began burning with violet flames, and the shadows seemed to move of their own accord.
At once, the sisters dropped to their knees and stared in awe at the image before them.
“It is nice to see that the Numatenma clan is still faithful to me,” mused the image, “Although, I admit I surprised to hear that their were twins in the clan’s ruling house. When I was at my prime, there was a certain barbaric practice of the clan which would prevent such a thing.”
“My lord,” said Usha, bowing deeply, “Forgive me, I was unaware of your return… I should have been better prepared, and even now have tribute to offer, but due to my ignorance I have nothing, I beg your forgiveness, Lord Zaros!”
“You have no need to be forgiven,” said Zaros, “For in truth I have not returned yet. When the accursed usurper managed to steal my power, the other gods banished me and placed a seal on this land so I could not return. In addition, my power has not yet fully returned… however there are multiple ways to deal with these issues. I currently have a group loyal to me attempting to break the seal preventing my return, however, I would still need my power restored to its former level, even if the seal was destroyed..." "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."

10-Feb-2010 03:41:21

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“Thankfully, I have discovered a way to gain enough power that I will be able to break the seal on this land myself, and even overpower this ‘Guthix’ I’ve heard so much about since restoring contact with my faithful. All I need is the legendary Monolith, which you have been sent to retrieve.”
“The Monolith, my lord?” asked Usha.
*It is an item dating past the first age by millenia,” explained Zaros, “Its power is greater even than the legendary ‘Stone of Jas.’ With the Monolith in hand, a mortal would become as the gods, reshaping the world at whim! But, in the hands of god… the monolith would grant power beyond measure, power not only to shape worlds, but to create them… Should any good receive the Monolith, that god would be invincible, and master of all he surveys. With the Monolith, I would be able to crush my enemies in an instant, and for my followers grant endless prosperity. Furthermore, my empire would not only cover Gielinor, it would expand into all worlds, and as it did so, its opulence would increase; a peasant of my empire would live a life of opulence greater than all the kings of this world.”
“And how shall we get this item for you, Lord Zaros?” asked Hekate. "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."

10-Feb-2010 03:42:07

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“I shall inform you once you land,” replied the empty lord, “For now, it appears that those pirates have noticed you and are intent upon picking a fight. Quite foolish of them, for such a thing will certainly awaken any of the surviving guardians of this lost continent… in fact, I think one has already awoken…
In light of this, I will give you a gift, my protection will cover this ship, protecting it from both pirates and the awakened guardian. Send troops aboard the pirates’ ship and teach them a lesson; only remember this; a boy by the name of Alex Pautenaude is on that ship, he must survive as he is the key to the Monolith’s resting place… I sense, he has a guardian with him, a man by the name of Skad Helreighn, who has contracted a demon… Be wary of that man, he is powerful, but like many others, is losing himself to the madness that the demon planted in him. Now go.”
“As you wish my lord,” the sisters said in unison, as the image vanished.
“Well sis,” said Hekate as she stood, “It looks like a battle is brewing, time for me to have a little fun. See you when I finish.”
As Hekate walked out, Usha shook her head, “She meets Lord Zaros and yet still acts like this… I fear she might end up disrespecting our August Lord at this rate.” "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."

10-Feb-2010 03:42:43

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