Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)
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				Title: <strong>Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gensokian</strong> on <strong>22-04-2011, 23:11:39</strong>
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				King Hurmar sits upon his throne, looking bleakly at the door far in front of him. Around the throne room are a few of his subjects; some knights, some servants, and others ordinary citizens; all of which managed to retreat here before the battle. He can hear the sounds of combat; the clashing steel, the ripping armor, the cries of pain...the thuds of corpses. All in his castle--his own castle!--and there was nothing he could do. Most of his soldiers are out enjoying the festival, clueless to the assault on their home. It isn't their fault, though; they were told to be loose and enjoy themselves. If only he knew this would happen...<br><br>Next to him, looking fearful, is his son, Roland. He also looks out to the doors, unsure of his fate, and of his father's fate. There was no explanation to this attack; why Ischim? Why now? What did Bruthis do wrong, if anything? There are no answers; only questions. Tightly, he holds his Wind tome, not wanting to use it, but ready to do so if he has to. He then looks up to his father, looking into his pale, distrought face for answers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Hyena</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 00:13:38</strong>
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				Fortunately some soldiers don't shirk their duty that far. Clad in heavy armor the young man bore iron sword and heavy shield at the ready looking over to the doors. He bore no helmet upon him so one could see the fiery red hair cut short. He looked to have seen few winters and barely beyond the twenties in his age. Mother would have stopped this by now if she was still with them. The Raven of Bruthis is what they called her and now all that was left of her was a monument and a soon to be desecrated grave he was sure of that. Maybe that was a child's impossible hopes but he at least believed it. None the less this was no time for what if's. They had to somehow get the king and his family out of the castle and to safety before it was all overrun.<br><br>Looking to Roland and to the King he would silently count the men he had managed to bring with him and how many still remained. It was not many and some were faces he hardly recognized amongst it all. <strong>"My king. We cannot just sit here and wait for death, somehow we have to escape the castle."</strong> He said trying to implore them out of their catatonic state. Difficult as it was to think about in all of this they just couldn't afford this time to grieve. There would be time for it afterwards."[/B] The youths brown eyes went right back to the doors when that was said. Probably blasphemy to speak to them like this but there wasn't a choice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gensokian</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 00:48:20</strong>
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				"Yes...you're right, you must escape," King Hurmar says after a brief silence. "You still have lives to live, and Ischim mustn't take them from you. There is still something you can do...in the back of the room, there's a door behind the tapestry. Follow the tunnels and escape from this castle. This...is my last order as your king. Everyone will go!"<br><br>Roland then looks up to his father, worry and fear in his eyes as he comes to a realization. "You...you don't mean you plan to stay here, do you?" he asks with concern. "They'll kill you for sure! You have to come with us!"<br><br>Hurmar then shakes his head and gives his son a weak smile. "No, I must stay here," he says with firmness behind his voice. "This situation...I must find answers before I die. This will also buy you time; no doubt they'll find the passage soon after arriving in the room. Roland, I'm saying this not as your king, but as your father; you must live. Please, listen to me, and do as I say."<br><br>"No, I won't leave you, father!" Roland says as he hugs his father's arm. "You have to come with us! You have to!"<br><br>"Son...my only son...I'm afraid I cannot," Hurmar says as he motions Luthor. "I'm trusting you to get everyone out alive," he says to him. "Take Roland with you, and keep him safe. Keep everyone safe. It will make your mother proud."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Hyena</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 01:03:32</strong>
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				Luthor knew what Roland had to be going through. Perhaps not in these exact circumstances but he knew what it was like to lose someone who is immediate and their only family. His eyes look on quietly putting on a solemn face as he then says <strong>"On my name and the soul of my mother, Your Majesty."</strong> He said loyally following the last order as he heads to the tapestry. Revealing the passage before he looked over to Roland, he wasn't sure how he could even begin to speak to him on the matter but they had to leave and soon. <strong>"Everyone, through the passage!"</strong> Luthor would of course follow his orders. <strong>"My Prince... A parent's greatest wish is to make sure his children remain safe. Don't let it be in vain."</strong> He would place a hand upon the Prince's shoulder to keep his attention. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gensokian</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 01:14:23</strong>
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				Roland continues to refuse to leave his father's side, despite his orders. "Leave me, Luthor! I won't leave him to die! Bruthis needs him now more than ever! If he dies, so will I!"<br><br>"Stop this foolishness, Roland!" Hurmar says with a firm, commanding voice. "I can do nothing for Bruthis if I were to leave her! If I stay, I have a chance to give Bruthis hope! Luthor, grab him and get to safety!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Hyena</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 02:59:42</strong>
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				He knew his duty and carried it out calmly sheathing his weapon so he could perform this act. He would take up Prince Roland by the waist and shoulders pulling him carefully away and saying quietly <strong>"Sorry my Prince but this is how it has to be. If you die here, so does Bruthis. And everything your father and my mother strived for will mean nothing."</strong> It was a hard lesson for any son to bear let alone a Prince but some things were truly beyond his control and that what we love must inevitably leave us to grow within the vast world. 
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				Post by: <strong>Kunoichi</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 03:08:26</strong>
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				<strong>"Prince Roland."</strong>&nbsp; Came a voice from off to the side.&nbsp; At some point during all the confusion, someone had brought a horse right into the throne room.&nbsp; A magnificent, silver-maned specimen, its owner was currently brushing it down, though she had paused in that task to interject in the current discussion.&nbsp; <strong>"Though a mere wandering priestess such as myself has no real experience in political matters, even I could see at the festival that the people of your kingdom love your family line greatly.&nbsp; For that reason, if for no other, you must not die here."</strong><br><br>After the brushing-down was completed, the woman, clad in the blue garb of a priestess of the Gods, began to slip various pieces of riding gear onto the horse.&nbsp; Clearly, she was preparing to make her flight out of the castle in the secret passage the King had pointed out...<br><br><strong>"While you live, your people will have hope."</strong>&nbsp; She explained, as she buckled on buckles and tightened assorted straps.&nbsp; <strong>"They'll be able to hold out, at least for a time, simply from knowing that you are still alive.&nbsp; The knowledge that your line has not ended, that you may yet come to save them, will sustain them through the dark times ahead.&nbsp; On the other hand, if you should fall, your people will have no hope.&nbsp; Your lineage will end here, your people will slowly perish, and even the Gods will ultimately forget you.&nbsp; Though it is a painful choice, the path is quite clear."</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Sojo713</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 03:10:59</strong>
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				As Aristella stood against the wall in the throne room she couldn't help but over-hear the young prince arguing with his father. <em>You'd think he'd understand what is happening and try to survive...</em> She thought to herself. After listening to the battle going on outside she reached on her back and took hold of her bow making sure it was in working order, she then replaced it on her back and walked over to the prince pulling out some parchment along the way. Before she reached the group the....man wielding a sword took hold of the young prince. As she reached the three men she wrote something on the paper and held it for them to see, "Your highness, wouldn't it be wise to follow your fathers wishes and leave? If he is killed here...you need to survive to get revenge and/or rebuild your country. Besides you don't want to be treated like a young pup and everything decided for you do you?" She smiled gently as she waited for a response.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gensokian</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 23:10:56</strong>
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				Roland struggles under the grasp of Luthor, but is unable to break free. The words of the priestess and the written words of the archer have no effect on him; his concern for his father's life is too great to let him think rationally. "Luthor, let go!" he says as he struggles. "I can't let my father die!" <br><br>"Enough of this!" Hurmar says as he slams a fist on the arm of the throne. "Luthor, quickly! Get everyone out of here! Move, man!"
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				Post by: <strong>Laughing Hyena</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 23:23:13</strong>
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				<strong>"Yes my lord. Everybody get in and quick if you want to live!"</strong> Luthor would drag Roland into the passageway if he had to for he was not going to let the prince throw his own life away like this. He expected everyone to follow and Luthor would claps a hand&nbsp; clad in metal to prevent Roland from giving their location away. He would not let the king's sacrifice be in vain. Through the tunnels Luthor moved onwards waiting for Roland to calm himself or at the very least stop struggling. He didn't know where the tunnel would lead them but he wasn't about to remain where he was. The king perhaps was a braver man then any within the room to face down death like this.
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				Post by: <strong>Kunoichi</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 23:28:55</strong>
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				Stepping up onto her horse, the travelling priestess nodded to the king, then set off down the hallway, taking care not to accidentally trample those who had gone in ahead of her.&nbsp; She didn't know where the hidden passage would lead to, but with an army invading, chances were that there would still be some fighting to do in the near future...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fire Emblem: Seal of Ruin Chapter 1: Painful Farewells (Dialouge)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gensokian</strong> on <strong>09-06-2011, 19:43:55</strong>
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				Raymond finds he does not have the strength to break free of Luthor's grasp, and soon gives up his struggle as he simply allows Luthor to drag him away. The thoughts of his father's certain peril still run throughout his mind, but he now knows he does not have the power to stop it. His eyes tell the tale of sorrow, as his limp body tells the tale of weakness. His father...will certainly die, and he cannot stop it; no one can. Were the gods merciful, at least the king would be taken to Paradise.<br><br>As he sees the group head down the passage, the king then smiles to himself, knowing deep down that he did the right thing in his last role as King of Bruthis; making sure it could survive. "Live on, my son," he says to himself as he hears the several footsteps that certainly belong to Ischim soldiers draw near. "Your father has served his purpose; now it is the time for you to serve yours."<br><br>.........As the group heads down the tunnels, an explosion of sorts rocks the cavern walls; no doubt a powerful dark magic blast was cast. Raymond finds tears well up his eyes suddenly, knowing that the blast took his father's life. However, he says not a word, as the grief is too much for words. His step falters as he feels overwhelmed, unable to see his path clearly. <br><br>As this happens, the end of the caverns can be seen, the light from the outside filtering in. As the group comes nearer, it becomes apparent that the light is caused by fires, not the sun. The entirety of the capital of Bruthis is engulfed in flames, as smoke shields the sky from view in its black haze. Shouts can be heard, and the clash of steel and falling of bodies can be heard throughout the city. It seems, though, that it is happening far away, as the tunnels have taken the group to the back of the castle. It is an enclosed area, with steps leading to the fields outside ahead of them. 
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