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<span style="font-family: 'Poiret One';"><b>The world has entered an age of expansion, prosperity and growth. We have entered an ear of enlightenment. Nations will rise and fall during this period. </b></span><br>
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Come and begin your journey here. Take up the mantle, forge your path and live your destiny in this mysterious and wonderful world. Enjoy your adventures and live your life. Follow the path of the Divines or bring honor to your Ancestors. From East to West the world stirs, the people rise and the life of all buzzes with excitement. Will you live among the shadows of a glorious path or will you lead your people out from the darkness and into the light to be admired for centuries to come? The choice is yours. </b></span><br>
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The bustling of the trade docks filled the air with a buzz of excitement. A new shipment of the finest eastern spices had arrived coupled with silks, teas and other exotic goods. There were markings of a fight all along the ships' hulls. It was clear this convoy had almost met the same fate that many others had in the recent months. The Dune Thalassocracy of Thalon had announced nearly six months ago a blockade of all trade routes through the Great Dunes that didn't pay tolls to Thalon. Normally this wouldn't have been such a problem as the Guild Lands used the river not the land as their primary route through the vast expanse of sand and dust that was known to the world as the Great Dunes. However this blockade was aimed particularly at the Guild Lands, so Thalon had erected some ballistas to fire upon Guild Merchant ships if they refused the tax, which they most certainly did at the behest of the Guilds. It had resulted in nearly three dozen losses and their cargo, halting the steady influx from the east and vice versa. The shortness of goods had made prices skyrocket and the Guilds still debated what to do as the people grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of their precious supplies. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"High Councillor with all do respect,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> came the voice of Councillor Laurentius of the Guild of Coin. He was wearing a yellow robe of sorts bearing the circle with the "c" inside, the insignia of the Guild. The Guild Council was holding an emergency session for the ninth time in a month, to discuss the situation with Thalon. Several of the Guilds wished to officially go to war against Thalon to relieve the trade lanes of the pressure they had been under.</span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b3b300"> "We must march against Thalon, they have been harassing us for years now, and since our trade lanes are slowly being strangled we should hit them back. Hit them hard and hit them fast."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> His voice was raspy, his white beard and hair well kept, his appearance was that of a grandfather and in truth he was not incredibly outspoken which gave weight to his speech for war. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"I motion for us to take a formal vote on whether or not we should join war against Thalon or not!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> He bellowed causing some of the opposing Councillors to shrink back in their seats. </span><br>
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As Councillor Laurentius took his seat, a woman wearing a purple dress rose to her feet. Her hair in red curls was styled in a very Orveisian manner. A purple mask hid her eyes and the upper half of her face. Her accent was thick as though she had been born and raised in Orveis, Councillor du'Meer of the Guild of the Circle. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Madames and Monsieurs we cannot idly march to war against Thalon, we all know Auridon would come to their aid."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> She said looking out among the faces of the other Councillors. It was no secret that Thalon and Auridon had signed treaties of cooperation, mutual defense, and many others in the past couple years, no doubt with the aim to defend against and prepare for the inevitable war with the Guild Lands. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"If we are going to join war against Thalon and thus Auridon we should send word to Orveis." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'">She said before sitting back down. The Guild Lands' closest ally both relation wise and geographically would be of great importance in the war. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #808080">"Here here,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> a few of the other Councillors joined Councillor du'Meer in her sentiments. </span><br>
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All eyes turned as the High Councillor stood. Her dress was snow white, with golden embroidery, her hair was red as the setting sun and her eyes were as blue as the sky during a clear winter's day. Her young appearance did not betray the respect she was given. Her time in the military had hardened her. Her time in the Assembly had taught her much in the ways of navigating the political theater. Her membership in the most revered and respected of the Guilds was only further giving credit to who she was. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"Councillors, I met with the Orveisian ambassador, and our Legates earlier before I called this meeting."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> She said letting her words hang in the air. It was like Seraphine Ducainne to be prepared for several outcomes. She did not need the permission of the Guild Council to take the Guild Lands to war, but it would be beneficial to show unity in this time of need for the benefit of the people. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"The Ambassador assured me that the Imperatrice with the support of her Chancellor, will come to our aid if asked.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'">" She said confidently. A collective sigh of relief was let out from most of the Councillors gathered. Even those who had been against the war, seemed to be more at ease with the idea that Orveis would defend its ally. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"I will be traveling to Orveis to meet With Her Imperial Grace to discuss other matters of importance. During said time Councillor Laurentius," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'">She said turning to the white haired man next to her.</span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3"> "You are to be High Councillor Designate, handling matters with tact and patience."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> She said. He nodded and no one rose to challenge the delegation. Laurentius was calm and collected, precisely the man you would want to run a nation at war. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"Teryn, Varys and Calix will also be coming to our aid in the war. We are justified as they blockaded and attacked our ships coming from and going to our eastern trade port of Amaranthia."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> She said eliciting nods from the Councillors. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"By show of hands we will vote for or against the declaration of war against Thalon and by extension Auridon."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> She said calmly. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b30059">"All those in favor raise your hands now," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'">came the voice of the Officiate. The man in charge of the minutes of the meeting and taking of the votes. He counted as ten of those gathered raised their hands in favor of the war. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b30059">"Now all those opposed,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> purely a formality as only three raised their hands. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b30059">"Abstentions." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'">He said seeing the last two raise theirs. </span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: #b30059">"Madam High Chancellor with a vote of ten to three to two, this Council has voted in favor of joining war against Thalon and Auridon. May the gods guide us on this endeveor."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> He said before retaking his seat in the back of the chamber. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,89,179)">"We are adjurned."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"> Seraphine said looking at her Councillors. She nodded to Laurentius and du'Meer knowing they would support her and take care of the nation in her absence. She would be departing for the city of Orveis immediately. She knew not what the Imperatrice desired to speak about but her letter had a sense of urgency and had requested that the High Councillor come at once. The two had grown up together at the court in Orveis, since the Ducainnes had long been the Guild Ambassadors to Orveis it only made sense, when Emilie had become Imperatrice and Seraphine the High Councillor it had allowed the two nations to grow closer to one another politically and even culturally. Soon the white sails of the Guild Fleet would be taking her to see her dearest friend. </span><br>
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The two nations of Ryzhai and Kithara had for many centuries been on the verge of, and at times joined in war against one another. The current borders had been established nearly a century ago around the time that Selanar was emerging from their unification process. Now with the assassination of the Eternal Lord of Kithara by the hands of the Ambassador from Ryzhai the two nations were literally preparing for war. Two attempts at mediation had ended in the deaths of dozens of lives. Peace seems to elude these two nations. The armies have already begun to be raised and the borders have seen isolated pockets of clashes but as of yet no official declarations of war, or military events have taken place to signal the joining of war against one another. Their era of tense peace seems to have drawn to a close.</span><br>
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Okie guys so the RP has officially begun! Yay! So as you can see this is not your typical Nation Building RP in the sense you aren't playing as the nation itself per se. This IS character oriented though the character you RP as can be anyone in your nation. For all I care you could RP as several people in your nation if you can handle it. Let's cover a couple ground rules about the RP just to have their reiterated.</span><br>
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The first and foremost being quality. Yes, quality is the most important thing in this RP. No, you don't need to have more than one paragraph but you cannot have less than one. If you have less than a solid paragraph you will be given a warning, if you persist to have less than one paragraph consistently then you will be asked to change one last time or you will be asked to depart the RP due to not meeting minimal standards. This is not going to be one of the RP's labeled as Casual (potentially detailed in the future) where I will tolerate posts with less than the required amount. I don't let that slide really at all so please be mindful of that.</span><br>
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Secondly, I will handle ALL NPC nations, and from time to time characters of shadier or higher influence in your nations to throw you curve ball. For NPC nations be sure you tag me if you want my attention for it. Please don't assume you know what an NPC nation is going to do, for all you know they could be a puppy and suck up to you and give you anything you want, or they could have a big bad ally that could put you in your place. Be mindful of that. I encourage you to interact with your neighboring RPers and NPC nations. I believe in a high level of autonomy and I will not always be the one to RP with you for situations. You need to be comfortable with creating your own situations and events, I have plenty of patience on this so if you are new to that kind of approach take your time and learn as we go! Effort is everything!</span><br>
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Finally, please understand that double posting is not going to be allowed. The only time anyone on here will double post (which I hope to still avoid) will be myself in responding as multiple nations, however that will usually take the form of this post where I have it divided and titled so that people understand it more. Time progression will not have a set system (though subject to change in future) but a time jump will happen at least once a week. Time jumps will be followed by a nice large and detailed post by yours truly detailing the "World" and what has happened. A reaction to actions taken up to that point. For the sake of the RP if you are going to be off for a couple days or are dropping out please send me a message letting me know what's up so I can know when to expect your return or lack thereof. Thank you all and enjoy!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The sound of cheering and booing had echoed across the city, for the great race of Neptune had just begun in the Circus. The circus stretched as far as half a mile. On the sidlines thousands of citizens gathered to celebrate the games in honor of there Sea God and cheered on for there individual contesters. Twelve chariots stood behind a long thick white line, horses and men waiting for the bell to be rung and to win glory and fame. In the middle of the stands on the left side of the circus stood a somewhat tall tower for the two consuls and several other senators that come to watch this magnificent game. Consul Teriq and Consul Augustus smile at the sight of there citizens urging for the consuls to start the games. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">"If you want Augustus I shall start it off."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Teriq was quite tall and muscular for a consul, Black hair and a bushy beard and he would look like a barbarian if it werent for his toga. Augustus with his olive skin and hazel hair made him look quite young and handsome for a consul, but that was how he was born and the ladies loved him for that. However anyone who thinks of him of only being a pretty boy would have to rethink his opinion if he were to battle, especially commanding his army. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">"If you want you may good friend."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> As he gestures him to do so. Teriq approaches the edge of the tower and raises both arms, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">"CITIZENS OF LEONIDES... FOR MANY YEARS OUR GREAT SEA GOD HAS GIVEN US PROSPERITY IN OUR SEA TRADE AND BLESSED US FOR MANY YEARS OF GOOD HARVEST..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">He pauses to catch his breath,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> "SO LET US BEGIN THE GAMES!!".</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> The crowd goes wild and the racers raise there leather leashes in one hand and the other with a trident. After several minutes, a Runon soldier appears from the sidelines and had the flag of there great nation. He steps to the edge of the sidline, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">"MAY NEPTUNE GRANT EITHER ONE OF YOU VICTORY!"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> he waves the flag and the race begins with a roar.</span></span></span><br>
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King Michael Areim walked slowly through the torch-lit halls of his castle. A soft tap sounded with each step he took on the stone floor. The young man's eyes were lowered to the floor directly in front of him as he thought about the current situation of the east, and what it meant for his people. It has only been eight years since he inherited the throne. His time in power has not been easy, as the tensions between the nations of Ryzhia and Kithara put the surrounding powers constantly at edge. If a war were to break out between them, Selanar would no doubt be dragged into the conflict eventually, and it seemed that with each passing month, war was more likely to start. By now, tensions were incredibly high. It could be felt in the air. War was imminent. He had to make sure his people were prepared.<br>
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The king found himself exiting a hall onto the balcony. It was a dark and rainy day. Most people would complain about this kind of weather, but Michael enjoyed it. It was soothing to him. He walked over to the edge of the balcony, leaning forward against the wet railing. His royal robe would get soaked from his time spent outside. He'll have to get it dried later. The young man looked down at the city of Rendus below him. Because of the rain, there weren't many people on the streets. The lack of people allowed him to focus on the city itself. It was beautiful. It was his home, and he would do his best to protect it. He closed his eyes and sighed before he heard the voice of one of his most trusted confidants.<br>
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<span style="color: #00b359">"My Lord, what are you doing out here? It's raining. You'll get sick."</span><br>
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<span style="color: #000000">Michael turned around to see Sir Samuel Ne'ermore, Selenar's Head of Military. Samuel was a taller man wearing light armour. Michael smiled, </span><span style="color: #a64dff">"That's fine. I enjoy the rain. It allows me to think more clearly, and that's more important right now than the possibility of me catching a cold." </span><span style="color: #000000">To this, Samuel shook his head and stepped onto the balcony. Speaking softly, the man inquired, </span><span style="color: #00b359">"What is it that you're thinking about, then?"</span><span style="color: #000000"> He added as an afterthought, </span><span style="color: #00b359">"Perhaps I can help."</span><br>
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<span style="color: #000000">Michael stared blankly at him for a second before turning back towards the city and looking up at the dark sky. </span><span style="color: #a64dff">"I'm just worried about our people. We're a young power, and yet, we're already likely to be involved in a large-scale war between Ryzhia and Kithara. I've been coming up with an array of different plans we could follow, but... I just don't know what to do."</span><br>
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<span style="color: #000000">A second after Michael finished talking, he felt a firm pat on his back. Samuel stood to his left, looking up at the same sky.  Clearing his throat, he spoke, </span><span style="color: #00b359">"My Lord, you do this too often. You're always keeping to yourself, keeping your problems and Selanar's problems to yourself. You're a wise man. A worthy king in all regards, but you need to allow your subordinates to help you more often. That's what we're here for."</span><br>
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<span style="color: #a64dff">"I know, Samuel," </span><span style="color: #000000">Michael responded, his eyes falling upon Samuel. He took a deep breath before speaking further, </span><span style="color: #a64dff">"But what do I do about this? Our legacy can't end so soon after it began." </span><span style="color: #000000">Samuel's eyes met with Michael's. Samuel was a wise man. Maybe not as much as the man standing before him, but he was a lot more decisive, and it showed in the way he spoke. He didn't seem to have to think before he answered, </span><span style="color: #00b359">"You're a young man, My Lord. Yet you possess the most wisdom out of anyone I know. I'm sure you've come up with many possible and viable courses of action. You just need to decide on one to carry out for now. Follow your gut instincts. Don't overthink things." </span><span style="color: #000000">Michael held his head low in thought.</span><br>
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A minute of silence fell upon the two. The silence only contested by the gentle tapping of the rain. Samuel watched Michael as he thought. He had faith in his king. Eventually, the younger of the two spoke.</span><br>
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City of Dreams, Queen of the Sea of Gales, and Capital of the Most Serene Empire of Orveis, a city draped in intrigue, mystery and murder. The Imperatrice stood on the balcony of the Castle du'Tellier (tell-ee-ay) looking out upon the horizon watching as the ships came and went from Orveis' bustling harbor. Her people were preparing for war with the Thalassocracy of Thalon and their ally Auridon at the behest of the Guild Lands. Not a war the Empire wished to be in, but one that was essential to keep the flow of coin and goods constant. The storm clouds loomed on the horizon and Emilie watched as lightning idly struck some of the water, hearing thunder boom in the distance far from the capital. Nothing out of the ordinary for the Imperatrice of the most powerful nation in all of the Aether Plane. A small smile crept onto the young Imperatrice's lips. </span><br>
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Her life long friend the now High Councillor of the Guild Lands was coming for a visit. The reason? The war, trade, diplomacy, possible civil war in the Imperium, only Emilie knew for sure why she had called her friend at this time to her capital. She would be arriving within a matter of days, thanks to highly maintained Gold Road that went straight from the City of Orveis to the City of Aurelion, capitals of two allies. A carriage making good time, in favorable conditions would traverse the route in nearly two weeks. One in a hurry could make it in less time, and with the urgency that Emilie had described in her letter to High Councillor Ducainne she was sure her friend would be coming in hurry. A knock on the balcony door distracted the Imperatrice.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #8000ff">"Yes?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> She questioned not bothering to turn and look. She wasn't expecting anyone but it wasn't uncommon for her time alone to be invaded by some matter of importance. Especially as of late. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b300b3">"Pardon the interruption your majesty," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">Came the apologetic but warm tone of Emilie's consort. He was young like her, his hair was cut short and shone like the sun with all the radiance of youth. His eyes were a deep green, much like the leaves of the forest trees during summer. However like all Orveisians he wore a mask, his in particular was intricate and covered both eyes and everything in between but above the mouth. Gold and white were the colors, stylized into the form of leaves. Rumors swam throughout the capital, the back rooms of noble's castles and throughout the world that Prince-Consort Henri preferred the company of men to women. Though it was true, Emilie cared little, knowing he had been able to produce what was needed for her line to continue. The Anorien Sacellum didn't openly challenge the Imperatrice about it, and while they taught it to be wrong most of Orveis considered it none of anyone else's business who did what behind closed doors. </span><br>
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Henri stood there waiting and watching his wife as she looked out over realm. She turned to face the man who loved her more like a close friend than a wife, though she minded little. </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #8000ff">"Come ma fleur?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> She said looking at him and offering him a simple smile. </span><br>
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Henri approached and embraced his wife, taking her hands in his. "</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b300b3">We have recieved news via raven that the Guild Council has indeed voted in favor of war. High Councillor Ducainne also sends word she is planning to make haste to arrive here." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">He said clearly not understanding the intentions behind why the High Councillor would be leaving her nation in such a time and coming south to Orveis, or why she would be in a hurry. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #8000ff">"Ah, thank you ma fleur."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> Emilie said satisfied that things seemed to be going her way. She moved away from the balcony and her husband offering a final glance before departing. She didn't owe him any affection, and he owed her none either. They had been betrothed when they were three and four respectively, her father then Empereur Julien the Sixth of his name, had done so to quiet his opposition which was aptly lead by Henri's father, Duke Lucas Rayne of Raynewood. They grew up in the palace together, though in their teens neither had an interest in one another beyond being really good friends. Emilie had walked in on Henri and one of his... </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><i>companions</i></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> when they were fifteen, though she had been collected and not said a word. Rumors flew and her father threatened to call off the marriage, but he was assassinated by foreign agents before that could happen. Some suspected Duke Rayne but he too was assassinated some months later, following the coronation of Emilie as Imperatrice Emilie, seventh of her name. She continued to just ignore the rumors and while they wed, and he consummated they remained childless nearly six years later. Well three stillborn had broken Emilie on the inside and as far as the nation was concerned she was </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><i>their</i></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> Imperatrice since she dedicated so much of her time and energy to helping them better their own lives. As she said "The nation is my child" though everyone did know that she longed for a child of her own to raise and spend time with. </span><br>
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She walked through the Castle before coming to the entrance, her heels clacked on the marble floors before she came to a stop where her attendants were waiting. The carriage door was open and she entered, </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #8000ff">"The Anorien Sacellum please."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> She said calmly and the carriage lurched forward. Six guards rode on the carriage, and six more were on horses behind. Standard detail, though the city guard and the Royal Guard were stationed through the city and crime was relatively low, there were also no pressing threats to her person so heightened security was neither needed nor desired. </span><br>
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They passed by the many plazas, square, forums and gardens of the city's upper and middle districts before coming to the very ornate, and very green temple district which held the imposing Anorien Sacellum's Grand Cathedral and nearby it also held the Sacellarium which was a religious university and where the Sacellum's council met. Statues to the Gods of the Aetherial Divine pantheon to which the Sacellum was dedicated stood through the district each had their own temple, all equally respected and treated. Some temples were more grand than others, though none touched on the scale of Tariel's. The Creator's Temple was the largest in the city, if not the world, it was imposing and could hold nearly eighty-thousand worshipers at one time. It also happened to be where the coronation ceremonies took place. </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><i>Fond memories,</i></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> Emilie thought to herself. The carriage finally came to a stop at the Temple of Sirine, Goddess of Wisdom. Emilie disappeared into the temple to pray and seek the Priestess' guidance... time would only tell what they discussed. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Grand Prelate,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"> the voice was coarse and Lucius Esper turned to see High Chancellor Designate Laurentius walking over to him. They were on the Fields of Aristhenes, the God of War. Designate Laurentius was wearing his normal nobleman's attire, much like what he had worn at the Guild Council's meeting several days prior. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b35900">"Designate Laurentius, to what do I owe the pleasure of your company?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">He said offering a small smile and nod, saluting the Designate in the process by placing his right arm across his breast plate. He stood watching and waiting for the other to speak, though his attention was actually on the soldiers who were mustering nearby, as well as those who were training. While the Guild Lands maintained four legions at all times during peace, there was a need to raise an additional four, with another three on standby in the event the war became defensive. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b3b300">"How fair the Legions in the north?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">Designate Laurentius asked. His face stoic and Esper wasn't sure if the Designate wanted to hear it in person or if he hadn't actually received the raven yet. A sullen look spread across Esper's lips and he was not looking forward to discussing this matter at all. Though who in reality would want to discuss the loss of nearly half of one legion due to an ambush with the remaining half besieged in a fortress with the nearest reinforcements being nearly another week's march away? </span><br>
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Esper took a deep breath and sighed a little. </span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b35900">"Sir, three days ago the Third Legion was ambushed and sustained casualties amounting to nearly half of their force." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">He said becoming more stoic as he noticed that the Designate's lips twitched just a little. With legions numbering nearly thirty-thousand men during peace and forty during war, losing half of one legion was painful. Losing an entire legion would make the war start as a defensive.</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b35900"> "The Second Legion is marching with haste to the Fortress of Dour to relieve the besieged Third Legion. Once that occurs they will withdrawal to the Vellinar River and garrison the Citadel of Understone to await further orders. Understone should buy us nearly two or three months as it is the only crossing large enough in that region to support the armies of Auridon and Thalon on their march south." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">He said looking at the expression of the Designate and wondering if this was acceptable or not. It was the plan that had been prepared years prior when war had seemed inevitable with Thalon, though that war never came to be. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Good," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';">was all Designate Laurentius said before giving a salute and walking back to his carriage which disappeared into the Northern Gate of the city. This kind of situation wasn't favorable but there was little that anyone could do. It would take time for the Second Legion to march to relieve the Third, it would also take time for the First and Fourth Legions to take up their positions near Galadon and Vindal respectively to await further orders. The Fifth through Ninth Legions were being raised and prepared to march north, while the Tenth through Twelfth would be raised as reserve Legions to be held back to close any pockets on the front that formed. As far as the Military Council could determine Auridon had raised four  armies of their own while Thalon was re-positioning nearly six. Orveis would be sending three large armies as well, to accompany the four armies coming from the Guild Lands' vassal states. On paper the war should be easily one through numerical superiority, however this was all assuming that the Imperium would stay out of the war altogether. Their position had yet to be known and it was that uncertainty that kept Orveis from sending more forces north. The war seemed to in the quiet before the storm. When the storm finally broke, many would die, just how many though would be known in due time. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><b>Response for the Envoy Requests to Selanar</b></span><br>
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Responses via ravens arrived one by one over three or four days to the government of Selanar in response to their requests for meetings with the representatives of Hanzo, Akaichi, Dai'yu, and Kagenoku. All had agreed to arrive in two days time, though only Hanzo and Dai'yu had sent word that members of their Royal Families would be handling the diplomatic matter rather than traditional ambassadors. It could easily be taken as a good sign from those two nations that they were planning to be receptive to proposals put forth by the King of Selanar. In all, Prince Tyn Ganhou of Hanzo, Princess Rin Kame of Dai'yu, Ambassador Itachi Mitsuda of Akaichi and Ambassador Li Yen of Kagenoku would be attending the impromptu summit of sorts. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Almendra';"><b>Ryzhai and Kithara Update</b></span><br>
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Meanwhile on the borders of Ryzhai and Kithara the small isolated pockets had indeed grown into military skirmishes. Already several hundred soldiers had been killed and nearly a thousand wounded. Just the day before, Kithara had openly denounced the Ryzhai and executed a handful of Ryzhai citizens who had been unfortunate enough to be in the Kitharan Empire at the time of the assassination. They had been labeled as agents used for espionage and as such sentenced to death in a very public and very biased court. No one in Kithara dared to oppose the now Emperor Sen Li of Clan Shinen, his father had been assassinated recently, his mother died in childbirth with him, losing his family one by one over the years had turned the twenty-year old into a cold and calloused mess that could only be described as impulsive. The Dowager Empress of Ryzhai was nearly the polar opposite. Her husband had died when their son was but one years of age, she had been appointed regent thanks to her family's political weight and her prowess in administrative duties. While her son was Emperor in name, Midori of Clan Uragiri ruled de facto. The Dowager Empress was calm, compassionate, beloved by the people and didn't hesitate to seek council from her advisers. She had curbed the power of the nobles, given the peasantry more rights and signed an all important trade deal with the Most Serene Empire of Orveis to the West. Militarily the two nations were evenly matched with nearly six million men in their armies. Both were in it to win, and while one side wanted revenge, the Dowager Empress maintained that Ryzhai had not been responsible for the former Emperor of Kithara's assassination though there was as of yet no proof. </span><br>
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War had come to the Flowers of the East, the blood of their enemies would water their fields and in the end only one could emerge. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">The sound of cheers erupted from the crowd as the winner of the race passed the finish line. The past hour of watching twelve chariot racers fighting each with tridents or daring rams was enough to amuse everyone and the consuls. The man who won raises both his trident and hand up in the air and yells a cry of victory. While the defeated one's that still stand on there chariots looked down in disappointment, some weren't even standing and had actually crashed and carried out by doctors before they were runned over. The consuls stand up from there seats and gesture the people to settle down, the people eventually settled down and turned there attention to the consuls. Augustus clears his throat, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff">"This my people was truly another race to be remembered and cherish, to the man who has won this day... Shall we receive the name of our champion?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> He looks at the champion with a curious face as does Teriq. The champion wore a metal chest-plate</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> and a tunic under it, accompanied with a Runom helmet that had a black iron mask attached to it to prevent his identity from being shown. He looks towards the people and then the consuls, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff8000">"MY NAME IS LABATOS AND I SHOW NOTHING BUT VICTORY FOR MY GODS AND TO THE REPUBLIC."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> He raises his arms again and the people respond with another loud cheer, flowers and petals were thrown towards him. Augustus smiles and yells out to the champion,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff"> "In achieving the victory you shall be granted to a reward that many don't receive the honors of having. But for now we shall start the cerimonial feast. SHALL WE!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">" The people one last time cheer again and immediatly start pouring out of the Circus Maximus. Before Augustus was able to leave, Teriq grabs Augustus by the shoulder and showed a concerned face. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"What exactly is this reward going to be exactly?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Teriq questioned.</span></span></span><br>
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Augustus sweeps teriqs hands away and only smirks,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff"> "Don't worry its nothing to do with money, however I believe someone like him would not turn down an offer I have in stores."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> He exits the room and down the spiral stairs and eventually accompanied by Teriq and the rest of the guest that came with them. As they finally left the Circus a Starken guard approaches the consuls, he bows before them. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"My consuls... I have news from Senator Galio that he urgently request an audience with the two of you."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> Teriq frowned upon the guard,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Does he not realize that we are in the middle of an important day right now?" </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The guard knew the consuls would reply like this, he approaches closer to the consuls so that only they could hear him. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"We have news of the situation of Anteris, it doesn't seem good but Senator Galio believes that you two should discuss a diplomatic solution in the senate right away."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> He steps back and observes the consuls. Augustus rubs his chin and thinks about the information he had been given, he had heard of the little riots tha had bestowed upon Anteris. He wasn't sure however if it was really a concern for the republic or even Galio. Teriq thought of this as a waste of time and waves the guard away, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"That does not concern us right now, tell Senator Galio that we shall speak of this tommorow."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> He turns around and walks several feet, but realizes that Augustus didn't follow. He turns his head to him,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Augustus your not considering on skipping our tradition are you?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Augustus snaps out of his deep thinking and turns towards Teriq,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff"> "By the gods of course not, I would never skip on such an important day like this, however if the news of Anteris concerns Senator Galio then I must consult with him." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Teriq glares at him but then crosses his arms and looks away, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Very well...Just be on time for the final event."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> As he says that he walks off with the company of the senators. Augustus looks at teriq until he is out of site and returns his attention to the guard,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff"> "*sigh* Very well escort me to the senate."</span></span></span></div>
				
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<span style="color: #a64dff">“… And what of the state of our militarization?”</span><br>
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Several figures sat around a large, round table. Their faces were clearly seen as those of King Michael Areim himself as well as some of his advisors under the light that came in through the well-decorated room’s windows. A white and purple carpet was placed over the table, and a cup of water placed over that, by each of the four people sitting at the table. One of which, Michael, had just inquired about Selanar’s militarization in response to the Ryzhai-Kithara conflict. Michael had asked his Head of Military to begin gathering the support of the Selanarian people in preparation for a possible war just a few days ago, and by now, the officials of Selanar have been made aware of Kithara’s slaughtering of citizens of Ryzhai, and the fighting that followed. The need for a fully-prepared army was apparent by now. Thankfully, Michael had requested for militarization ahead of time. He was anxious to learn of the current state of things.<br>
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The king of Selanar looked over the room and the three other men within it and spoke in a more authoritative tone, <span style="color: #a64dff">“We’ll need to tighten up the security around the castle over the next few days. We can’t afford to allow any information of our discussions to get into the wrong hands, and that possibility is more likely when members of a royal family have announced that they will be visiting.”</span> His eyes settled onto Samuel, <span style="color: #a64dff">“Of course, that responsibility falls unto you, Samuel.”</span> The taller man nodded to confirm his understanding.<br>
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Michael then looked over to the third man, Ednylon, who was the Head of Commerce. He asked, <span style="color: #a64dff">“How is our militarization affecting the economy?”</span> Ednylon took a sip of his water before answering, <span style="color: #b30059">“We will be cutting down slightly on investments into competitions and celebrations to make up for it. Of course, some of our reserved gold is going into it, but that is to be expected, and the cost is not anything to be worried about as things are currently.”</span><br>
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I understand that our past relations have been tense due to our ancestors blood, but I see no need to do violence upon one another when the true rabid dog sits upon our doorstep. Dowager Empress Uragiri I understand you are a wise and gentle woman, well spoken and loving of your people, I see no reason why we cannot come to a more peaceful alignment with one another, as such I send this message and a Envoy of the Empire of Zhou to ask if you would wish for us to dispatch an entire division to support you within the coming war, in return I ask that after this war we meet to speak of the idea of opening trade and non aggression pacts.<br>
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A<span style="color: #000000">s he walks into his bed chamber, High King Muros tosses his helmet onto his bed. The helmet is bronze and is decorated with a pair of dragon wings on the sides. After a moment of staring at his helm he walks over to the mirror hanging on the wall next to his wardrobe. As he stares into the glass he sees a man with a square jaw, tough tanned face with a scar crossing over his right eye, short hair and a large beard that had been dyed a crimson red. Overall he is a large, battle-hardened man that had gained quite a bit of popularity throughout parts of his kingdom. After a moment of checking his hair for spots where the dye had begun to fade he walks out onto the balcony, and stares out at the grand city of Dum Armores. The city had been built long ago on the northern side of Murex Island, the largest island in the lake the kingdom is located in. The city is the second largest in the nation, right behind the trade city located on the southern side of the island named Dum Bothidian. The Grand Temple of the Three Dragon-Gods towered over the rooftops of the northern side of the city, where all of the nobles and priests live. Not far from the temple is a medium sized arena where warriors looking to make a name for themselves could fight to the death for the amusement of the public. Near the temple is the main port of the city, where a few trade ships could be seen docking, however the port was primarily used for docking and replenishment of the navy patrols.</span><br>
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Freyr's contemplation</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">were cut short at the tug at his pant-leg. A small girl, was nervously smiling up at him, offering up a half-way crumpled flower to him. Freyr let out an honest laugh at the sight of the child. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"I thank you little one." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">He gently plucked the small plant and situated it in his cloak, to which the girl giggled with delight. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0080">"Are you really the Hilmer? Are you Lord Einar?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The Hilmer couldn't help but chuckling at the excitement of the child before him. He got down on his knees so he was eye to eye with the happy young skald girl. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"I am indeed the Hilmer, but I am lord of nothing but myself. You may call me Freyr little one." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The child gasped with joy. She smiled a grin of half grown teeth and kissed his cheek. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0080">"I hope to grow up big and strong like you one day!"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> A woman Freyr figured was the girls mother called out to her, smiling at Freyr as she noticed him. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0080">"You're the best Freyr!"</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">The little girl ran off to rejoin her mother, turning to wave back at him every five steps. The woman gave him a look of gratitude as she ushered her daughter onward. Freyr stood and pushed his silver hair back from his face as he watched them continue along down the street, the little girl regaling her mother about her interaction with the Hilmer. Freyr strolled down the road lost in his thoughts, rolling the stem of the flower in his fingers as he watched the people of Osgrad and of Yorgrim go about their lives. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)">"Long live Yorgrim..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">Freyr muttered, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)">"Long live Yorgrim and her people."</span></span></span><br>
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Amul stood at the entrance of a stone temple going into the ground. In front of him stood a large statue of angel covered in vines and moss.The whole grounds around the statue was a swamp. Trees expand covering the clearing of the sky. Even if there wasn't trees the sun wouldn't be able to get through the thick fog. "<span style="color: #5900b3">A beautiful day,"</span> Amul said aloud looking out at swamp. His boots mushed into the mud as he walked out. <span style="color: #5900b3">"Ellesia, I believe we should send an envoy to the east..."</span> Amul said fairly loud although no one was visibly present. An adult woman dropped out of the trees before him in a blood red dress. Despite her crashing into the swamp the mud didn't splash and she wasn't covered in any mud. <span style="color: #5900b3">"I would like you to to sail over to The Guild Lands, it would be a useful trading partner and a good point for news and expiditons for more artifacts of Nazakal. It also should be far enough away to not be naturally hostile to us."</span> Amul said to her. <span style="color: #b30000">"Yes, Amul I will complete this task."</span> Ellesia spoke in a quite voice.<span style="color: #5900b3"> "Also send an expedition to the north Nazakal's body should be preserved in the far north."</span> Amul spoke again, <span style="color: #5900b3">"Your the only one who knows my plans for what they are, I trust you to come back, alive."</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">As several senators finally arrive to quickly enter their seats and finish the meeting Augustus also joins the session and immediatly looks for Senator Galio. He spotted him in the middle of the room with a scroll in his hands. Augustus approaches him and lays his hand on his shoulder and shakes his hand.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> "Greetings again Galio, what news of Anteris do you have currently?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> As Augustus finished his greeting. Galio looks at him with a concerning face,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> "Consul the situation in that nation is starting to get worse...If the rebels in that nation keep on rioting and causing chaos it will separate the kingdom into smaller nations, which means more trouble for us in my opinion."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> he glances around the room and notices that most of the senators had shown up, he gestures the consul if he could as well take his seat. Augustus does so and walks to his marble throne which he felt somewhat troubled that Teriq wasn't here to discuss. Senator Galio clears his throat and the others remain silent to hear. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"Thank you all for your time. I have brought you all here for several reasons...First the kingdom of Anteris and its unrest are starting to get worse and I fear that a large rebel army of around 20,000 people have already started to take arms and started riots thoughtout Anteris. "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> He lets that message seep in, the senators speak amongst themselves to there neighbors and groups some showing concern, while others show of no concern. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"I believe that a negotiation of the kingdom to join our nation, not in an alliance but to be a part of our nation would be benificial to our two nations."</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">The senators stop and look to Senator galio with a questioning look. One of the older senators of the Starken party stands up,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> "You want to resolve the unrest by making there king kneel before us? They most certanily will deny that offer."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> The senate nod in agreement but some appose that statement, another senator from the Runom party and had seemed to be a younger man around his late 30's.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> "I actually believe this could work, if we are to allow the king to still rule his lands and give him military support he might consider joining our nation. His kingdom will also benifet many things from us as we shall too. However he would have to acknowledge our national laws, send representatives, and pay taxes and etc."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> with that being most of the senators of the Runom and some from the Starken started to see the mans reason and proposal and agreed to it. Augustus smiles with this and adresses to the Runom senator who spoke up, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"I believe that is a splendid plan Senator Minos, I've seen that you and Senator Galio and several others have planned this out if I am correct."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> Senator Minos smiles and nods in reply. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"Very well then...Aaah yes Senator Galio you said that there are also other things we needed to cover quickly?"</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">There were currently one hundred-fifty six senators present out of the one hundred-seventy eight (90 Runoms and 68 Starkens). About eighty nine Runoms and fifty nine Starkens raised there hands in response, and so the proposal of helping Anteris and asking them to join the Republic land was passed. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"Very well we shall send a hawk to ask there king for a meeting, if they accept we shall send 34,000 of our Runom troops to aid in stopping the Anteris rebellion. Now all in favor of establishing an alliance with the Kingdom of Vaar?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">Once again with another vote, seventy five Runoms and sixty five Starkens had raised there hands. The second proposal was passed, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">"Alright then....Senator Galio you shall be the one resposible of establishing the meeting with Anteris and sending a diplomat to the Kingdom of Vaar. The discussion of trade however should be postponed for we have a Festival to attend to.All in favor of ending this meeting say aye." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">The senate answered with a single voice of agreement, Augustus stands up and bows down to the senate as they do so as well. They all disperse out of the building and return to the Festival, while Senator Galio and Augstus remain the only ones in the room.  Galio takes a seat in one of the marble benches nearby and Augustus does the same</span></span><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">."It's been awhile since our army has had a good fight hasn't it Galio?"</span></span></div>
				
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Sneezes. And cold breezes. And impatience. The mass of men gathered within the Royal Barracks, located inside the capital city of the kingdom of Vaar, stood in a normal formation, eight ranks deep and twelve ranks wide. The men were dressed in their black standard uniform and their necks covered by white scarfs. The men of Vaar, within the military, before receiving a promotion, they were giving white scarfs, to purify themselves from the burdens they have endured in their previous service and to become newly reborn into the new one. These men were no different, no, they weren't. These men were proud, young, experience, loyal and ready to serve once more. Around them were countless officers, mostly formed ones, accompanied by their seconds-in-command and members of the Military House, who were attending something splendid within Vaar history. In front of them was a wooden platformed raised above the paved ground, for nearly two and a half meters high. On this particular platform were six men standing proud. One of these men was the king of Vaar himself. A well-respected man, with the playful nickname 'soldier king', Florian vit Gutsgarb was highly regarded among the military. With one gentle, swift move, he raised his arm up, as in grabbing the attention of everybody.</span><br>
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'My comrades. My countrymen. My brothers. My friends.' he began, lowering his arm. 'We have gathered here, on this sunny day, to witness a glorious moment in history.' a hint of sarcasm was felt about the sunny part, which gave some men a small laught. 'We have gathered here in front of these proud, good men to reward them for their loyalty and service under the Vaar crown. I, king Florian vit Gutsgarb, son of Scipio vit Gutsgarb and Annabelle vit Gutsgarb, have the delightful pleasure to inform everyone from the defenders of Vaar, that from this day forth, these men shall no longer be remembered as men part of their former regiments, but from now on, they shall be known as the men from the 6th King's Royal Regiment of Foot. You are now known as the elite counterpart of the Vaar military power. You shall be respected for this, for you have earned the right to be here. You and your family shall be taken care off, as in custom and we, myself especially, will look with excitement for your further accomplishments and will wait patiently to reward you once more. I say, good luck to you men and may we protect our homeland with pride, bravery and discipline.' with one final gesture, the king straighten himself up, raised his left hand up, with his right on his heart and yelled out loud. 'Long live the people. May we be protected by our gods, long live the kingdom of Vaar!'. The king was soon followed by everybody, cheering in unison. With a wave of his hand, the king dismissed everybody. The 6th King's Royal Regiment of Foot gathered, in formation, in front of their new regimental leaders and awaited instructions. The king left the Royal Barracks, accompanied by his guards, the Heissefen guards.</span><br>
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With a short, pleasant walk, the king arrived at the Royal Palace, where the king resided. He was soon greeted by the prime minister, head of the government, Alexius vit Marche. The man looked uneasy, desperate too. With a nod, the king allowed the prime minister to walk with him. </span><br>
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'Your majesty. Difficult times are upon us. Rumors reached my ears that the Guild Lands might go at war with Thalon.' Alexius replied.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'They are rumors, but they can become true. We will never know. But if war do comes to them, I believe we should aid them, your majesty.' Alexius offered, his hands fondling each other.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'Why? We have no alliance with them. We have no obligations to them, we only trade and make sure no one pulls a sword at each other.' Florian said, completely confused about the prime minister's intentions.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'Indeed, your majesty. But think about it differently. We aid them in war, be it with coins or soldiers, we can gain profit from this. Their cannons, sir, they are far more better than ours. Their navy too, yes? If we aid them, our relationships might improve and we might be able to advance our naval might considerably. This will bring nothing but opportunity for our kingdom. Sea trade is becoming the source of wealth. If we are to expand ourselves, we must have means not only to trade, but to protect our trades routes as well.'</span><br>
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The corrupt and the wicked and do not falter.</i><br>
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Blessed are the peacekeepers, the champions of the just."</i><br>
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</i><i>"...Now her hand is raised</i><i>,</i><br>
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Let chaos be undone"</i><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The setting sun laid its fiery crown over the clear waters of the great sea as reflections of twinkling orange light embellished the Summer Palace, home to the Supreme Chancellor. It beckoned for the coming night as the orange lights retreated with their gleaming forebear as the chilling winds entered fro to replace them. The Chancellor rose from her kneeling position and tentatively made her way to the balcony that loomed over the crashing waves. The view was picturesque; so that all of the arts created by man, paled in comparison with the scenic beauty before her. It was magnificent to behold. The verdant hills beside her, the sparkling ocean out yonder that gleamed like gold, and the blowing breeze that carried hints of the ocean fragrance tickling her nose. She stood there quietly, listening to the winds that howled a tune so engrossing that it hypnotized her into a slight reverie. It was a quiet dusk, but from afar, she could hear the drums of war beating as it traversed its way up by the gales, straight into her heart and those alike. It seemed unavoidable. The upcoming struggle. The people of Redania, a peaceful and tranquil lot, for centuries have avoided any tension that grew in the years before them. They thought that if they kept to themselves and only sold things of worth, they would be spared by the evils and sins of man. But now, as tensions continue to grow with more fervor than ever, the once neutral country that claimed to be unaligned, no longer can afford the luxury of abstention. Unfortunately, she, as the Supreme Chancellor, knew of this.</span><br>
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A deep sigh of frustration escaped the soft lips of the young ruler. She remained there, eyes closed as she absorbed the last rays of the sun as it finally sank under the darkening horizon. Within seconds, the sky twinkled with star light and the rising moon shimmered in all of its glory as it bathed the coastal city of Redania. Behind her, a servant girl emerged from the moon lit room, clad in orange . "Mistress, your aunt, lady Adona of Velen, has arrived." A smile etched on the pale countenance of the young chancellor and she turned with exuberance that gilded her worries to face her servant. Irisviel, the Supreme Chancellor, was garbed in an all white dress that flowed like shimmering liquid light, draping elegantly by her small waste. A silver necklace that shimmered with diamonds was placed around her neck, glistening like the starts, while her arms remained bare and her white hair fashioned like a proper Redanian ruler. The news of her aunts arrival gave the young chancellor a small reprieve from the worries of the world. With her, she could relinquish some responsibilities and let live. "Thank you Alleya. Send word that I shall greet her shortly." She replied with a small nod. The servant bowed and immediately scurried to deliver the message. Irisviel walked over to the lit alter and extinguished the small flames on the candles. Two guards then emerged by the door that lead to her room from the hallway. "My lady, the chamber is prepared. We await further orders." Her gaze remained on the shrine and replied softly with hardened words. "Good. Standby and wait for my arrival. Deliberation shall not commence until I am in the room..." She paused remembering her aunt. "On second thought postpone it. I have more urgent matters to attend to." They gave their obeisance and shortly added "Most Excellent madam." they then promptly exited the room to the long decorative hallway behind them.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Most excellent madam! </i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">My, my, my, don't they sound fun?" A familiar voice teased whilst giggling with a cracked laugh.</span><br>
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"Aunty Adona!" Irisviel enthusiastically exclaimed. "I thought you were waiting for me in the main hall?"</span><br>
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"Hmph. Darling, do you think I would really wait that long to see my only niece? I have already waited for ages just to get permission to come here, I will not wait any longer." She chided as she neared her niece. Moments later the servant girl from earlier emerged with an embarrassed disposition. "Mistress forgive me I-"</span><br>
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"It is alright Alleya. No need to fret. Just give us some refreshments and that'll do." She smiled at the nervous girl. Alleya then returned the warm gift and curtsied away to perform her duties.</span><br>
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"You lead an obedient group of followers Irey. If only you were like that when you were a wee lass..." Adona quipped as she embraced her niece in warm welcome. She was never the one to act shy, especially towards others of notable power.</span><br>
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Irisviel replied with a warm laugh. "Here, lets sit." She lead her old, yet boisterous aunt outside by the balcony, but this time to the porcelain seats that were centered in the middle around a wooden table with ornate markings of Redanian craftsmanship. When they settled down and the food finally arriving along with redanian tea, Irisviel continued. "Thank Alleya... So what brings you here so suddenly aunt Adona?</span><br>
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"Hmph I take that as an Insult, my dear one. Can't a feeble old woman visit her only niece on such a lovely evening?" Irisviel retorted with an impassive expression. "Oh alright. I came here mainly to gossip and enjoy the capitol city. You know how it is over there in Velen. It's so boring and little to do. When I'm here, I feel somewhat important being related to you and what not. Let me have it, dear, I won't be here forever you know."</span><br>
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A soft sigh full of warmth escaped the young Chancellor. "Oh alright."</span><br>
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"There... See? Isn't that better?" The old woman bared her wrinkled smile and turn to gaze the sparkling sea. "I heard the Guild Lands are bickering with Thalon again. You know... about trade and what not. Whoever wins that little feud of theirs will one day be a problem for you one way or another. The victor will ultimately monopolize the eastern market and restrict their enemies from entering it. Thalon is a formidable power backed by Auridon for sharing the same enemy. Orveis will probably retaliate as well and join in the fray, and who knows what the imperium will do... Although they're an old feeble power, they are formidable nonetheless. Its a mess down there, especially with that civil war brewing in Rivana."</span><br>
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Irisviel remained silent as she drank her warm tea and gazed at the looming moon. Finally she spoke. "Indeed. Stability for those down south have been precarious as of late, especially with the Guild Lands and Thalon. I'm surprised such issues are being dealt with so late in the game, its quite... unbecoming."</span><br>
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"Your Orveisan is showing darling, do tuck it away." </span><br>
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"Oh yes of course." Irisviel sarcastically replied. "Aren't you more Orveisan than I, Aunt Adona?"</span><br>
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"Well yes but you know how I detest such a culture. I always loathed how your grandfather would bring me those flimsy masks after each visit. Its abhorring how their national past time is a game of politicking and death..."</span><br>
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"Didn't you just come here to do the very same thing?" </span><br>
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"Hush child or I'll follow up on it." Lady Adona quipped, ignoring the fact that she was speaking to her ruler. "Speaking of Orveis, how are our relations with the most serene empire?"</span><br>
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"We haven't spoken to one another after the death of grandfather. I have sent a raven to reestablish such a connection. Regardless of how you feel towards them aunty, with all do respect they are obviously the winning team. Believe it or not that Game of theirs has pervaded many countries and we unfortunately have to play it if we like it or not. Such is life. You must have noticed that in this day in age, neutrality will no longer reap you benefits. You'll only be left behind while the rest of the world carries on."</span><br>
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"How tactfully put, niece of mine, though frightening I must add... And what of our neighbors and those encumbersome Free States?"</span><br>
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"They'll be dealt with, I have a plan. I have sent word to Vaar, The Poeple's Republic, the Northern Clans of Yorgrim, and the High Marches to form trade relations. I have also sent a message of support towards the Guild Lands to assist in anyway. The imperium will notice, I want them to."</span><br>
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"Such bold plans darling, I hope you know what your doing." Adona imparted, sipping her warm brewed tea.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Three weeks since the skirmishes had turned to battles. The spring season brought heavy rains to the Guild Lands, that would at least hamper any invading forces, or those forces with eyes on the Guild Lands. Tens of thousands of soldiers marched in unison together towards the future, their destiny. Surely they would be righteous in their cause, for the defense of their homes, their friends and loved ones was the most righteous cause of all... right? That was what the Anorien Sacellum in Orveis taught, their teachings of the Divines dictated that sacrificing one's self for others was the most honorable death. The most </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>worthy </i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">for the attention of the Divines. Telling that to young men in the cities and the countryside got the same response, leaving their lives and joining the Legions to fight for the honor and survival of the Guild Lands. For causes that were 'righteous' and 'honorable'. The aura of mystery and devotion to the state ran deep in the veins of the Guild Lands, loyalty to one's Guild was like to one's own blood. When the Guilds desired your life for their survival you gave it, without question. That was the way the Guilds worked, that was the way the Guild Lands functioned. </span><br>
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Legate Abbadon looked out from her command post inside Fortress Dour, she commanded the Third Legion and watched with horror weeks prior as her men were cut down in an ambush. Fire burned within her heart to avenge the deaths of her men, and have some kind of ability to console the families of those that were lost. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Tribune Ullrin, order the men to double the watch. Keep an eye out for the relief forces." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said knowing that the Guild Lands would almost certainly be sending at least one other legion to relieve the Third from its besieged position. Legate Abbadon knew that there was a good chance none were actually coming, or they were bogged down elsewhere, however for the sake of her beleaguered men she had to give them the hope, even if she lamented the possibility that none were coming, or that they would arrive too late. Tribune Ullrin saluted before turning to leave. Legate Abbadon went back to preparing plans for various matters, including a revision of the rations since the granary had been destroyed by siege engines three nights prior. Morale was low, the men were tired, some were wounded and others, others never woke when morning came. A sad time for the Third Legion, the </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Glory of Arithenes, the God of War</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #4d4dff">"Move your arses! The Third is counting on us!" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Bellowed Legate de'Voir. He was large man, nearly six foot five, and two-hundred forty pounds of muscle and raw strength. That strength though was nicely complimented by his quick wit and tactical prowess. A man not afraid to take incredible risks but would also weigh the costs of such a thing before committing. Once committed though, he was unwavering and for that he was a clear choice to dispatch to Fortress Dour to relieve the Third Legion under Legate Abbadon. The Legionnaires marched passed in the twin columns of fast order, they were making excellent time and would be within sight of the Fortress by sundown. The scouts had reported that the Fortress while besieged was not surrounded. The southern gate had been left unchecked clearly as an invitation and encouragement for Legate Abbadon to abandon the castle in a retreat if she chose too. Legate de'Voir had boiled with anger when he learned that the Thalonian and Aurdonian forces believed themselves so superior that they taunted the Abbadon that way. Soon, soon revenge would be hand to avenge the deaths of the men of the Third. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Soon.</i></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Councillor du'Meer looked out the carriage window at the passing scenery as they approached the capital of the Zhou Empire. The faces carved into the stone intrigued her, though little was betrayed by her mask save for what was visible. Only that below the eyes could be seen and her eyes. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>"Such an intriguing land." </i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said aloud to herself. She was alone in the carriage but there were two more identical ones behind her with four guardsmen each, along with six horsemen in front and six behind. Security was necessary since war had come to fruition with Thalon. Sending the nation's leading representative of knowledge and scholarly matters was important and sign of friendship for the Guild Lands to the Zhou. A sign that further negotiations may be necessary to ensure what had occurred years prior remained. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>"I do hope the Zhou enjoy our gifts."</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said to herself. Her thick Orveisian accent apparent and marking her as very different from a typical Councillor in the Guild Lands. She was the only Councillor of foreign birth and the only one who held a noble title in a foreign land as well, albeit the title as Marquess of Château Etoiles was completely honorary some sitll saw it as a detraction and conflict of her loyalty to the Guild Lands. None in her guild though questioned her, and High Councillor Ducainne trusted her enough to handle the relations with the Zhou and on the return with the High Kingdom of Perison. Not tasks to be considered light as both held some of the Guild Lands' most lucrative trade areas. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30059">"In addition to an ambassador from Vaar, we have received word from that </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30059"><i>Cult</i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30059"> that they are sending a representative to speak to us about trade matters."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Councillor Rhegan said setting down the papers she had been holding and reading to those other Councillors in attendance. Councillor du'Meer was in the East to meet with the Zhou Emperor and on the return with the government of Persion. The High Councillor was south in Orveis to seal some political deals and to ensure Orveisian support in the trade war with Thalon. Councillor Laurentius had been named the Designate in her stead. He had dispatched Councillor Sephorus to the north to treat with the Imperium in an attempt to stay their joining of the conflict on the side of Thalon and instead simply keep out of the matter. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30059">"We also have word that the Kingdom of Redania has sent a raven to express support for our cause, though they leave out whether they will send anything in particular."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She added letting out a sigh. This Council wasn't based on war, and the Guild Lands were not founded on war, yet here the Councillors found themselves, at war with another power. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Thank you Councillor Rhegan."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Designate Laurentius said nodding to his counterpart.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300"> "A raven also arrived not an hour ago saying that the High Councillor is on her return with the Marquis Darion du'Orveis, cousin to the Imperatrice Emilie du'Orveis and heir to the Orveisian Throne. As well as Field Marshal Saint Claire who will lead the three Orveisian armies that are coming north to our aid." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">He added. All the Councillors present which were most, happened to average an age of fifty-three, none enjoyed the current state of affairs and the disruption it held on their daily lives. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"However due to the nature of those situations we will adjourn for the day."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> He said banging the gavel as everyone seemed to remain seated, clearly exhausted from the long day of deliberating. </span><br>
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Finally the Councillors filed out, some left on their own, others in discussion with aids or fellow Councillors. Designate Laurentius headed out of the Grand Guild Hall that held the Guild Assembly and the Guild Council, towards his villa in the city. Once there he was greeted by a few of his guards who told him that the Ambassador from Vaar had been brought to his villa for discussions and shown to his study. He nodded, thanking them before walking through his home and to the study. He opened the door and immediately smiled at the person, </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Welcome to my home, and to the Guild Lands."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> He said calmly.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300"> "I trust your journey here was pleasant?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">He said questioning this Ambassador. The Desigante made no direct mention as to the whereabouts of the High Councillor and why she wasn't meeting with them in person. Regardless, Laurentius knew this would be an important meeting as Vaar had been a major trade partner of the Guild Lands for some time, but there was room for expansion. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Would you like anything to drink?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> He asked before taking a seat across his big oak desk from the Ambassador. A smile on his lips. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Mon très cher ami!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Emilie exclaimed upon seeing Seraphine exit her carriage on the steps of the Château du Soleil Doré, Castle of the Gilded Sun. The Imperatrice was wearing a blue dress that had gold and white embroidery. Her mask matched it perfectly and though you could only see from her nose down it expressed enough emotion as is. Her eyes shone through like beautiful orbs of color, framed perfectly by her hair. The Imperial Guards stood nearby their uniforms shone like the sun itself, their halberds turned to the sky in honor of Orveis' closest and best ally. The flags of the castle fluttered in the wind, the breeze sweeping across the city which sat at the end of a bridge into the center of Lake Avantel. The friends embraced as Seraphine looked around and noted that things seemed plenty in order. A handful of courtiers were nearby as well, the Divine Hesperine, she stood in her gown and nodded in respect to Seraphine. The pair had been close at one point when the High Councillor was young and lived in Orveis at court, but since moving to the Guild Lands and becoming a Politician her time to confess and partake in the Anorien Sacellum's rites and rituals was extremely limited. So their interactions had recently been more stately than anything. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"It is so lovely to see you darling!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Emilie said taking Seraphine's hand in hers and smiling. "We have much to discuss." She said her tone far more serious as she led her friend into the Castle and through a series of halls until they came to a circular chamber. There were seventeen chairs each like one another. Sixteen of them were already filled with the seventeenth being filled by Emilie.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"> "High Councillor Ducainne, you are here before the Council of Empress to speak on behalf of the Guilds Lands of the conflict with Thalon, what Orveis must do to assist and we need to come to an arrangement about the proposal of your marriage."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Emilie said smiling a little before sitting back and letting the others take in everything. </span><br>
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Seraphine stood, overwhelmed by the flurry of events before her. This was typically the job of an envoy. If Emilie, the Imperatrice had brought her closest friend to her capital, before her Privy Council something was amiss.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3"> "Your Grace," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said bowing to the Imperatrice and to the others assembled, one of which was the Divine Hesperine. Two were clearly military Generals, ten almost certainly noblemen or other high ranking Orveisians, the rest were faceless in the fade. Though all wore masks some were not as richly decorate as others, the Divine Hesperine however was the only one present besides Seraphine who did not wear a mask. The only person present she could fully judge the thoughts of without having to take too many chances.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3"> "For months, if not longer Thalon has been raiding our shipping lanes and finally it has become too much for the Guilds to consider </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3"><i>acceptable losses.</i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said keeping her voice even though making sure the pressure the Guilds had been subjected to was clear. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #9999ff">"High Chancellor, why are you now taking your nation to war against Thalon and Auridon?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">A voice of reason sounded throughout the room. It was low but not hushed, quiet but spoke with depth. The voice belonged to the Divine Hesperine, leader of the Aetherial Divines faith. Well those loyal to the Anorien Sacellum and not that of the Imperial Sacellum also known as the Cesperidian Sacellum. </span><br>
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Seraphine turned to the Divine and spoke evenly, </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"Our people were clamoring for action, for the safety of not only our goods coming from and going to the East, but also for the safe passage to our city of Amaranthia on the shores of the Emerald Sea." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said. Too many lives were lost before the Guild Council actually supported the idea of intervention. It had been far too long since the issues had arisen and the refusal by Thalon to come to some kind of arrangement to avoid war. It was clear that Thalon under Thyne Aeris were hellbent on curbing Guild influence in the East and limiting its ability to traverse the River Ascalon. "Enough was enough so we sought diplomacy, Thyne Aeris, ruler of the Thalassocracy refused to send envoys and sent our back in coffins. Words no longer were viable for us," She said sounding bitter that her former friend questioned her intentions. Though it soon faded as others seemed to nod in response. Orveis was not a saintly country, politicking was not just common but </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>necessary</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> to the nobility to protect their power, their wealth and even their very livelihoods lest they fall to an upstart house. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #9999ff">"I see, so naturally with Orveis at your back, along with your vassal states, the Guild Lands decided action over words." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Divine Hesperine had lost the chiding tone and replaced it with one that was clearly attempting to win over dissenters on the Privy Council of her Imperial Majesty. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>So that is what this is?</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Seraphine thought to herself. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>She needed me to come to gain the necessary support</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">. That meant the situation in the Most Serene Empire of Orveis was more strained than normal. The Imperatrice or Empreurer in the past could command their armies at will, but clearly now Orveis' sovereigns needed some kind of actual support to do so without garnering the unnecessary ire of their landed elitists. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"Yes your Imminence."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Seraphine said holding her head a bit higher knowing that this was not some serious matter that could have turned the world upside down. Her friend wanted help to placate her nobles, and to see her. Things could easily have been worse.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"High Councillor. This Council has decided in favor of honoring our treaty with the Guild Lands and as we speak three of our armies under a unified command structure." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Emilie said motioning to one of the men near her. He was grey bearded and wore a military uniform with many medals and other distinctions adorning it. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Field Marshal Saint Claire will be leading our armies in this war against Thalon."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said as the man stood and bowed to the Imperatrice before saluting Seraphine, he then took his seat once again. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff9999">"Now that the matter of the war is dealt with, we must discuss the marriage arrangement that was agreed upon seven years ago."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Another nobleman said. Seraphine winced at the frankness of the matter. She faded from reality for a bit thinking of the </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>arrangement</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> if you could even say it was that civil. The Guild Lands had been on the cusp of a Civil War, and war with the Vassal State of Calix. To secure the alliance with Orveis to quell the opposition, then Councillor Seraphine Ducainne of the Guild of Judgement went to Orveis to the court of her oldest friend. There they struck a very hard bargain for a return to tranquility, though it came with a high price. Seraphine would wed the cousin of Emilie du'Orveis, the Marquis Darion du'Orveis. He was four years younger than Seraphine and Emilie and while also unwed he was one of the most eligible bachelors in all of Orveis if not the southern regi-. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff9999">"High Chancellor?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The Nobleman said calling Seraphine out of her memories.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"Yes."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said stumbling a little in her speech. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0059b3">"I apologize. I remember our terms and still hold them fast."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said much to a collective sigh of relief from the Privy Council's members. A smile on Emilie's lips and that of the Divine Hesperine. "The wedding will take place at the conclusion of this Thalon conflict. the Château Sanguine in the Guild Lands will host the wedding and feast." She said pausing a bit before looking at the Imperatrice. "Your Majesty, I must beg my leave of Orveis, I do have a war to conduct." Seraphine said not wanting to linger since the Guilds would need their leader sooner than later. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Understandable your grace,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Emilie said raising her hand though. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"My cousin the Marquis will accompany you."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She said not asking but rather telling Seraphine that it would be necessary to do so. The past three years had proved to be challenging to say the least. The Marquis Darion du'Orveis had been ousted as a gentleman that enjoyed the company of those of the same sex, while in Orveis and indeed in most of the Southern Regions that was considered acceptable, he was as of now the heir to the Celestial Throne of Orveis, at least until Emilie had a child. This meant that Seraphine would consequently be in line to the throne of Orveis through marriage, and thus any children they had would as well. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>If</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> they had children.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"> "He is waiting for you in your carriage. Safe journeys and may the Divines watch over us all." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said nodding as Seraphine left the room. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ffa64d">"We must aid Thalon!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The voice of Senator Tullian sounded throughout the chamber. Voices raised up to agree while others shouted against his idea. He put both hands up to quiet the other Senators before looking at the Consul and then the Imperator.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ffa64d"> "Thalon is the victim of Orveisian treachery. Without the support of Orveis the Guild Lands would not win this fight nor would they have even entered it!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> He said again causing the Senate to erupt into chaos. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Treachery! </i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">One person called out. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>War!</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Another called, it seemed to only further whip the Senators of the opposition into a frenzy as well as the ruling parties. </span><br>
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Marcus Rhael, Fourth of His Name and Imperator of the Imperium stood. He raised a single hand and the room fell deftly quiet. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30000">"Most esteemed Senators," </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">He said offering up some kind of humility. The man was only nineteen and the youngest of the New Imperium's Imperators. Sure the </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Old</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Imperium had had some younger than him, but the New Imperium had never had any Imperator save for the founding man himself, to take the throne at an age younger than twenty.Some in the Imperium doubted this young man's resolve, his prowess and his qualification for the job other than his bloodline. House Rhael was a shadow of its former self, barely large enough to sustain itself with heirs. Marcus was still unwed and was in dire need of a direct heir, especially considering that his sister, who was a year younger was pregnant. Some whispered it to be a boy, one who would have a potential claim to the throne, the throne that Marcus had only come into through the assassination of his grandfather and the untimely death of his father two years prior. The regency led by his mother had ended upon his eighteenth birthday, the Imperatrix Reina had been gentle and just, the military had hated her brief rule but the people loved her and so did Marcus. She was his closest adviser, but one that unfortunately wouldn't be able to stop the calls to war for too much longer. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b30000">"I will convene a meeting with the Thalonian Ambassador, another meeting with the Legates, then finally I will convene the Imperistarium to discuss this matter at length. The war has only just begun, there will be plenty of opportunity for blood and valor."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> He said to thunderous applause. Taking the applause as a sign, Marcus signaled to the guard that he would be departing. The Senators rose to their feet as he left, out of respect and then he was gone, off to meet with various individuals to consult the situations at hand.</span><br>
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Once the Imperator had departed, many of the Senators remained to deliberate other matters, those that had escaped the Imperator's immediate notice and other more mundane matters. Including the aligning of the Kingdom of Redania with rivals and enemies of the Imperium, though the Senate did not come to a decision it did decide to send Prince Atlas to treat with the Supreme Chancellor if she would allow him to. He would speak on behalf of the Imperium and was a potential candidate to replace the former Ambassador to Redania who had met with an... </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>untimely</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> end. He would be leaving at once aboard a ship with crimson sails bearing the golden sunburst of the Imperium.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>Situation in Anteris</b></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">After receiving the missive from the People's Republic, the Antarian government rallied behind itself, accepting to kneel to a foreign power. However the rebels then sought outside assistance by sending an Ambassador to the Kingdom of Vaar requesting military assistance against the government in return for tariff free goods, most notably Anteris' silver and lead. While they would be awaiting for the response from Vaar they had also been able to secure assistance from a number of other surrounding nations as well as a large loan from the Ivory Bank of Rivaire. In truth the situation had been precipitated by agitation along the border with the People's Republic and the government had accused said nation of subverting the rule of the King of Anteris, his untimely death and the succession of a non-blooded member to the Sovereign's title had left a large amount of the nobility disenfranchised as well as the former heir apparent. This and some dissent in the military led to the formation of the rebel movement that now attempted to retake the government which they rightfully believed to be theirs. Claiming the current regime was installed by a foreign power. Currently the situation seemed as if it would be spinning out of control lest a larger nation stepped in by the way of military might to back one side over the other. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>Selanar</b></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The Ambassadors arrived with great pomp and circumstance especially those that were of noble birth, but out of all the most significant happened to be the surprise appearance of the Princess Tai of the Ryzhai Empire on behalf of her mother the Dowager Empress Midori of Clan Uragiri. The young princess of only twenty arrived with a small compliment of no more than two dozen guards, clearly to arouse minor suspicion on the trip. Banners were unfolded and they marched into the city with their heads held high, and in the hopes of the Sovereign of Selanar agreeing to treat with them as if they were another of the delegations. </span><br>
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@NorbertM you emissary has been received in the Guild Lands by Councillor Designate Laurentius. </span><br>
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-Your ambassador has yet to arrive you may say they have in your next post though.</span><br>
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-Your government has been officially requested to aid the rebels in Anteris against their government. The rebels are noblemen and the former King's son. By all accounts that Prince has every right to that throne. Your choice here will heavily set the tone you give off as a nation. </span><br>
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@Nateorious The High Marches will accept your proposal on the condition that you not with the Clans of Yorgrim due to the High Marches desires to unify the North. The High Marches has several mountain chains that hold precious metals such as gold and silver, precious stones, lead, sulfur, and tons upon tons of high quality iron. However be careful due to their proximity to the Imperium, if you continue to grow hostile towards them they could nick that trade more easily than that with Yorgrim.</span><br>
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-On another note, The Guild Lands views your missive as a pleasant gesture. </span><br>
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-The Imperium has certainly taken into consideration what your nation is doing and has dispatched Prince Atlas the third in line for the throne of the Imperium to treat with your Supreme Chancellor and possibly be named as their permanent envoy to your nation. </span><br>
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For those interested, the Ryzhai-Kithara issue has blown up into a war, by the point that this post is taking place Ryzhai has suffered a couple defeats and has lost a small swath of their southern border with Kithara in the war. Both sides are still calling up their armies and that will take some time to complete. Their vassals are wavering and unsure of whether or not loyalty to their overlords will save them or condemn them to destruction. Tense, very tense. </span><br>
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I apologize for anything or anyone that felt this post left something out or was lacking in some areas. Honestly this is not a post I am proud of, and will strive for better in the future because you all deserve on the best! If you would like something elaborated on but wasn't done so in this post, or have questions about anything in this post just PM me! </span><br>
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Abbadon (Ab-uh-dawn)</span><br>
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Ullrin (Ool-rhin)</span><br>
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de'Voir (de-vwar)</span><br>
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Rhegan (Ray-ghen)</span><br>
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Sephorus (Seff-or-us)</span><br>
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Château Etoiles (Sha-toe It-twa-la)</span><br>
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Darion (Dare-ee-on)</span><br>
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Imperatrice (Em-pair-ah-triss)</span><br>
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Château du Soleil Doré (Sha-toe do So-leel Duor-ree)<br>
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Avatel (Ah-vah-tell)<br>
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Hesperine (Hess-per-een)<br>
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Cesperidian (Sess-purr-id-dee-an_<br>
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Thyne Aeris (Tine Air-iss)<br>
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Rhael (Ray-el)<br>
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Reina (Ray-nuh)<br>
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Imperistarium (Em-pair-ri-star-ee-um)<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="color: #00ffff"><b>The Clans of Yorgrim</b></span></span></span><br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">Freyr</span></span></span></b><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Freyr and Rainer Siguard relaxed and chatted among the many other well respected warriors of Osgrad. In the Osgrad Guildhouse, the fires from braziers burned brightly against the walls, artwork depicting glorious events lined them. Valkyries and Drengr of high honor sat at long tables, regaling each other of their tales with their mouths full of food and drink. Merriment and hospitality ran abundant in this his home, it brought a smile to Freyr's face. Rainer sat beside him at a table overlooking the others, his usually stoic expression replaced with one of pleasantry.</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"My old friend, there are days I question how we rose to our honorable rank."</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Rainer raised his drinking horn to his lips, his long black hair fell back as he tipped his head back. Freyr scratched his facial hair, laughing heartily at the sight of his good friend.</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Rainer, that question comes to me every time my name is called out in praise."</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Rainer wiped the drink from his lip, grinning at his good friend. His remarkable resistance to the dizzying effects of alcohol still managed to surprise Freyr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"We are truly worthy of our position. By our strength, smarts, and love for Yorgrim and her people did we make it as far as we did. And here we are, guiding a people The Glorious One would be proud to call his people."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Rainer took another swig from his horn, his arm around Freyr's shoulder. </span></span></span><br>
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"The Glorious one </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">is </span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">proud of us. We are in a true age of glory."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Runa Tyr approached them, a eased smile on her face. She slipped her ax out of it's sling and dropped it on the table with a thud, making Rainer jump and slosh a small portion of his drink on his tunic. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Daughter of Tyr, you must remember to warn a man deep in his cups before surprising him."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Rainer slammed his drink down, only to spill more of it out onto the table. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Apologies, Asger. Hilmer it is good to see you well." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 14px">She sat next to Freyr undoing her braid, allowing her chocolate brown hair to fall freely across her shoulder. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Runa, you may be the Raoul, but there is no need for formality among friends," </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr laughed,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"> "It is good to see you well all the same." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa's smile wavered slightly. She shifted to face her accomplices, her posture noticeably tensing. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I bring news from the Kingdom of Redania. We received word requesting the discussion of possible trade relations. With war breaking out in the east, I thought it wise to bring this to your attention as soon as possible." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr listened intently, taking a sip of his drink. Unlike Runa, he never favored politics. It always seemed to messy an endeavor to put much of his personal effort into. Though Runa was correct in her belief that this was a serious matter. He glanced at Rainer, who's expression returned to it's unreadable stoic form. Freyr sighed, </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I expect you would want me to consider their request?" </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa shifted nervously. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I would suggest sending them word we would consider their proposal. I would have them send an envoy to discuss..."</span></span></span><br>
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"Then it is settled. I have never doubted your judgement before. I will prepare for travel to Redania, along with Ragnvaldr. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa and Rainer exchanged confused looks. Runa raised an eyebrow at his sudden acceptance of her suggestion. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Freyr, why do you so hastily jump to head for Redania? Did Runa not mention their sending of an envoy?" </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr closed his eyes and leaned his head back. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"If this matter is truly as important as Runa describes to me, then I would respect them and respond in person on their soil." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa stood quickly, grabbing the attention of a few Drengr, who shrugged and returned to their merriment. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Hilmer, I would advise against this course of action. Might I remind you there is battle going on within a stone's throw of their territory? Let them send the envoy or send Azazel. Freyr, let us stay safe and at peace!" </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">He raised his hand to quiet her.</span></span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr detected a hint of worry in her usually level headed voice. Rainer retained his unreadable emotions, his eyes boring into Freyr as if he were trying to understand how Freyr ticked. Freyr stood and stretched, trying to keep his demeanor as calm as possible. Freyr turned to Runa and pushed her hair out of her eyes. He put his hands on her shoulders and smiled reassuringly. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Rena, I told you to be less formal before your good friends." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr arched his head to Rainer, hands still placed gently on Rena's shoulders,</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"> "Rainer, send word ahead of me to Redania I will come with my own envoy soon to discuss the matter, as well as secure a longboat for us. Rena, would you fetch your brother, Ragnvaldr and tell him to meet with me. We have much to discuss before our journey." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">The two nodded, their expressions dumbstruck. Freyr turned and headed for the doors of the guildhall. Thoughts raced though his mind. He hoped he hadn't just pulled Yorgrim into a war it's people had nothing to do with. One thing was for certain. The road ahead would truly test his resolve for his beloved homeland.</span></span></span></div>
				
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The beautiful maiden known as Ellesia stood at the docks in a maroon silk dress. Her beauty both did not fit the dark scenery and yet it fit perfectly. Her black hair swayed in the wind as she approached a man who seemed 7 feet tall and in a thick suit of armor. <span style="color: #b30000">"Have a grand time in the cold, Mot,"</span> she mocked. The man now identified as Mot joked with her as well,<span style="color: #0059b3"> "You're leaving the comfort of the mist as well." </span><span style="color: #b30000">"True, but I'm going to more civilized lands."</span> <span style="color: #0059b3">"That seems offensive to who could possible be future allies, but it is true I will spend much of my time in the wilds."</span> Mot laughed in the form of a chuckle like his mouth was bound in how far it could open. Ellesia looked at the ship she would be going on. It was a fairly large ship made of dark wood, the branches still could be seen giving it a very gnarled look to the ship. Despite the strange shape it could clearly sail quite fine and its four large black mast beckoned to the wind The center mast had a white emblem of Nazakal painted on it. Aboard the ship was ten sailors in a black and gold uniform, clearly experienced naval officers who had scene combat a couple time. Their captain was a large man who had part of his face scarred beyond recognition. Five knights were also aboard in dark armor that looked rather simple despite each being unique. Ellesia stepped aboard the ship and as The Charon set sail. A number of peasant waved out to the lady and she blew a kiss towards them.<br>
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Mot Stepped aboard a larger ship that while appearing gnarled had metal plating keeping it in shape. It had twenty men with oars to sail when need be and five sails. The sailors didn't look as extravagant but nor was the mission, The captain was a small man smoking a cigar sitting with his legs up on the wheel. Twelve soldiers in thick armor, each different, stood at the ready for their general. Mot raised his great axe in one hand and yelled<span style="color: #0059b3"> "For Nazakal!" </span>The men repeated the shout and they set sail to the north.<br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">A few days have passed and the festival was a success, the people enjoyed the Circus Maximum race and the sword fighting gladiators in the arenas. Senator Galio had sent a Hawk to Anteris's king and was happy to see the government accept his terms, however news of the king being killed and the nobles and people fighting amongst themselves for control even tho the republic had full authority of the nation was furious to Galio. Galio afterwards sent a diplomat to the Kingdom of Vaar to ask for a alliance which he believed he would have an answer in several weeks or a month. Now the Consuls and Galio discuss of a battle plan of defeating the uprising rebels and nobles who claim for the throne of Anteris. Augustus however already had formed a plan and has called upon the champion of the Race and gladiator games to the War room.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">"We have four cohorts that are fully operational and ready near the Anteris Borderlines, each cohort has 24,000 disciplined and trained soldiers. We've had reports of small skirmishes and so far have sustained no deaths but have sustained wounded. Our Cohort I however are still in need of a new centurion leader to take command of them.... And I'm guessing this man here is the new centurian?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> The Consuls and Galio turn to look at the champion who had just been granted not only citizenship and freedom from slavery but also the oppurtunity to take command. Teriq looks at Augustus with an annoyed face and pointed at the newcomer, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">"You are putting your best cohort under the command of person who was orignally a gladiator and had just won his freedom!?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Augustus does nothing but yawn at Teriq,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> "This man has shown many skills and has fought in the Arena for fifteen years with no losses.He is undefeated and has shown some leadership in team battles, plus he knows how to handle a horse and chariot. So I say why not give him a shot, besides the Centurian of the Cohort I has retired at age sixty nine and I'm not going to wait for some man who has no combat skill to lead my  cohort." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Labatos, the new appointed Centurion stood quite tall in his early thirtys and black short hair. He watched and listened to the three question and answer about his capabilitys of skill and leadership, he approaches the three and watches as the consul and senator turn to his attention. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">"I understand that you consul teriq see me unfit, but if you give me the honor of slaying the republic enemys...I will promise you glory and respect from the neighboring nations and Anteris."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Teriq croses his arms and inspects Labatos and he was somewhat impressed, tho the man had shown many scars to prove his durability and his masculine body made him look like a starken trained soldier. However he was still worried about how he could handle such a large cohort of 24,000 men. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">"Very well I suppose we could allow him to lead and show us his results...However if he fails to crush the enemy rebels and nobles who defy our rule, and lose 1/3 of his army then he shall be stripped of his command and sent back to being a slave."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Labotos, Galio, and Augustus were shocked at his respones, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">"My Consul surely you don't mean that, if you send him back to being a slave the populace will be angered. Especially the other slaves if they hear about this."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Augustus glares at teriq and then to Labatos, "Labatos you do not have to accept my offer, now that I think about it. This was a foolish offer, maybe gold or land shall satisfiy you?" </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa leaned on the balcony of the guild hall</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">, her gaze trained on the out-going longboats. It was a sight to behold. The fires from the braziers light up the roads in the warm night air, as late-night merrymakers perused the various inns. The stillness of the water disturbed my little more than the rocking of ships was almost hypnotic. Despite the breathtaking view of Osgrad, she couldn't help but worry about Freyr. For being the wisest in all of Yorgrim, it seemed like he overlooked too many details. Still she never doubted him before. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"><i>"</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3"><i>Freyr knows what he's doing</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">." </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa reassured herself, though she wasn't sure she completely</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> believed it. Freyr and her brother Ragnvaldr were to leave tomorrow for Redania. Runa had asked Freyr to come in place of Ragnvaldr multiple times, only to be told Ragnvaldr was to come with him. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><i>"I need you here, Runa. What would Yorgrim do if her brightest left and the men ran out of drink?"</i></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">He had joked. Freyr had meant to lighten the mood, but it only brought more questions to the forefront of her mind. Why he would take Ragnvaldr over the herself for such an important task, insisting she stayed in Osgrad? And did he really worry about our mead storage at a time like this? Thinking about it only created more headaches for the Raoul. </span></span></span><br>
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"You asked to see me Runa?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa jumped at the sound of his voice. Rainer had a way of appearing silently out of nowhere. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">"Yes I did. Have</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3"> you sent word to Redania about Freyr's coming?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer rolled his eyes. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Yes, I sent a raven containing the details of his visit. They should be notified of his arrival before long." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer leaned against the balcony next to her, his muscled arms barely fit on the wooden railing. He glanced at her, his icy eyes calculating her thoughts, reading her like mind the pages of a book. She envied his skill with such matters.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "You shouldn't fret over this. Freyr wouldn't go himself unless he thought it </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">necessary</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">If Rainer was worrying, he was good at keeping it hidden. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">She knew he was right. Freyr wasn't one to act impulsively</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">. The Hilmer of Yorgrim was the greatest of them all. But to do something so suddenly seemed unlike him in too many ways. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Are the warriors you prepared for their journey ready? We can't take chances right now." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">He simply rolled his eyes, He pushed his hair back and sighed. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">I've taken every possible precaution, t</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">hough he asked for few men to go with him. Didn't want to attract to much attention I suppose." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa shifted uncomfortably. She didn't approve</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> of this in the slightest. It seemed irrational, rushed, and very unlike Freyr. Rainer put a comforting hand on her shoulder. Rainer's demeanor remained in check, another skill of his she envied. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Remember, he put us in charge while he was gone. We can't lose our heads over this. They'll be fine." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"I do hope you are right, my dear old friend." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Rainer gave her a encouraging</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> pat on the back and turned to return to his duties, leaving Runa alone with her thoughts. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Not one for lengthy chats, eh Rainer?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">She received</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> no response as the guild hall doors creaked shut. Runa rested her head in her arms. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Long live Yorgrim,"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> Runa mumbled, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"and Glorious One watch over these idiotic men."</span></span></span><br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><b>Freyr</b></span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr laid on top one of the stone railways near the ports, staring up at the open night sky. He picked out constellations of the Northern Gods and other celestial bodies, formations his ancestors believed must have had some purpose besides location. His sight rested on the large mass of stars barely resembling a male stick-figure. 'The Glorious One.' The man he and all of Yorgrim aspired to be like. Freyr wondered if it were truly possible to ascent so far as divinity. If he ever managed it, his first order of business would be to make his constellation</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> actually look like himself. A warm breeze of salty sea air passed over him. Freyr closed his eyes and sighed with relief. He was glad Yorgrim was his home. It was impossible for him to imagine anywhere else that was as beautiful as his homeland. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"You have the look of a thoughtful man deep in his cups, yet I see no drink to your grasp, Freyr Einar."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> Freyr opened his eyes to Ragnvaldr, his arms crossed over his burly chest. The flames of the braziers cast his shadow over him like a blanket that brought no warmth. Freyr sat up and perched himself on the stonework facing Ragnvaldr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"I sometimes wish I was less thoughtful and drinking to my heart's content." </span></span></span><br>
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Ragnvaldr, for being such a large, well-built man, had a strange manner to him. One of intelligence and guileful intent, much like Rainer but with much more diplomatic presence. Freyr figured that had Ragnvaldr been born a child of another land, he would have made out to be a manipulative</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> noble. To Freyr relief, his loyalties rested with Yorgrim and her people. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,0)">"Come Hilmer, you'll need your rest for journey ahead of us. Preferably in a bed and not in the ports like peasantry</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr furrowed his brow. There were no people of minority in Yorgrim. All were treated as equals, or so he believed. It almost made it seem like his position</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> as Hilmer was a figment of the imagination of Yorgrim's people. Freyr quickly regained his persona, knowing the calculating mind of Ragnvaldr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Oh very well, brother to the Raoul. I suppose rest is in order." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Ragnvaldr raised an eyebrow at his acceptance of sleeping. Usually Freyr would have dismissed such an idea, saying he would be fine without it. There was simply too much on his mind for him to make a respectable argument</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">. Thankfully Ragnvaldr seemed to dismiss the matter. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">I shall meet you here come the break of dawn. We'll have a long journey ahead of us." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Until then my friend." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr jokingly bowed as he heard nobles did to one another out of respect in other lands. He spun on his heels and began walking to his home. Ragnvaldr was right. The journey was going to be quite lengthy, but more importantly, Freyr was ready for a hearty sleep.</span></span></span></div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">Denounce your attempt of relation at once with the clans of Yorgrim, Chancellor!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" A booming voice echoed from the great halls of power. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">...What can they offer that the High Marches can not!?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" He continued. The senate hall of the Kingdom of Redania was now in session. All twenty-seven delegates broke out into whispers as tensions began to rise within the sanctity of the senate floor. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">Stability, Senator.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" A dissenting voice replied with equal force. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">If we continue to form hostilities with the Imperium, they soon will take action. How long will they remain silent as their neighbors fall one by one to the hands of Orveis and Guild Lands?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Hushed whispers again erupted as the dissenting voice struck reason within those who called for hostility. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">We might as well count ourselves amongst them Cassandra. We need them.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Retorted Senator Rodrick. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">They monopolize the east and from what I heard, nearly all the nations there suckle at the heels of the Guild Lands.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" He continued. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">And yet we should? We are a trade nation as well Rodrick. We should know such a relation with them will someday turn sour for both our ends. It is high time we search for better means. Maybe the great power to the west will have the answers we need.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Another wave of voices cycled through the floor as it rose with each second of the moment. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">Order, Order!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" The Supreme Chancellor of Redanina chastised as it too echoed off the walls. She then turned to face her old childhood friend. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">What are you suggesting Cassandra, ally with the Imperium?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" She questioned with a bemused expression. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">Exactly as that my lady.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Murmurs rose again with greater numbers. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">Listen to reason my brothers and sisters. Orveis will not bat an eye to a nation that does not interest them, nor will the Guild Lands who see no monetary value in our current standing. Although they will reconsider once we form relations with the High Marches, how will they react if say the Imperium retaliates by harassment? They will not send aid. They are fighting a war of their own! Open your eyes senators, our navy is no where near the might of the empire's, if they harass our trade route, there will be no way for us to launch a suitable counterattack. No force can match them in this region as of present. Therefore I propose sensibility; ally with the nearest power next to us, the Imperium.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" The crowd this time both applauded and chided as the senate floor erupted into a frenzy. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">Ludicrous!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" one chanted. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">She's right!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" the other. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">Do you not hear yourself Cassandra!?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Another senator voiced, different from the first. This time it was senator Aoife of Alfheim. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">If we do such a thing we'll cut our ties not only with the High Marches but our neighbors to the East, the Guild Lands, and possibly everywhere else. You propose sensibility and yet you offer none.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300">Order!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Irisviel bellowed, silencing the debate. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">Must I remind you all this is a delegation for possible trade routes, not a declaration of war.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" She looked at both sides, discerning the problem at hand. She sighed then continued, "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">Due to the lateness of the hour and the seriousness of the motion, we shall take these matters at the next congregation. Until then, the senate is adjourned.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" One by one the senators of the provinces of Redania slowly exited to the elaborate hall, each murmuring to their own at what action to follow. Both Senator Rodrick and Senator Cassandra made their way towards the Supreme Chancellor, hoping to impart their own sense into the mess. As the women clad in white exited as well into the main halls, the unlikely pair followed.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">Chancellor, I don't see any monetary value if we align ourselves with the Imperium. What can they offer? Stability is not likely-</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" He cut off, eyeing his opposition to the left of the Chancellor. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">-, our neighbors will look unkindly on us, especially the ones in the south.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" As they both predicted, Cassandra chimed in. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">Ok fine. Why does it have to be an alliance then? Why does everybody throw such words as if its the appropriate thing to do, even myself? We'll simply have to find trade goods elsewhere within the north if you don't like that idea so much. Surely we can avoid hostilities whilst finding value?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">And where will that come from senator? pray do tell.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">Madam Chancellor!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" A secretary called from behind as he approached the three with haste. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">A message from the Clans of Yorgrim. They are sending an envoy to Redania-</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">I thought it was us who would send the envoy?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Senator Rodrick interrupted. </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">I know that curtesy is not your bailiwick Rodrick but please let the man finish.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Cassandra quipped, earning a scowl from the Senator and a gentle laugh from the Chancellor.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">Y-yyes. The envoy, he's umm..</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">Out with it already.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Rodrick interrupted again.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">-they are sending the Hilmer himself, Freyr Einar.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">What!? Why?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Senator Rodrick interrupted for the third time. </span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">To answer your question personally Senator. Don't look so surprised, your declaration of opposition was heard throughout Viridium.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Cassandra jested. She looked at the man who seemed to be repressing another statement. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">There's more isn't there?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">Yes madam Senator. We've heard news that the Imperium are sending an envoy as well, a prince at that.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"</span><br>
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The two senators widened with both a bemused and anxious expression. They looked behind to see the Chancellor's reaction who was unexpectedly smiling. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">Senators, please excuse me, I have important matters to attend to.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" And with that she left but with an unknown aura surrounding her.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b300b3">She is young and naive. Hopefully we don't fall due to her actions...</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">" Rodrick turned and headed for the main hall whispering words to himself. Cassandra continued to stare with a perturbed countenance and then finally turned around to follow Rodrick.</span><br>
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<span style="color: #00b300">"We need to an envoy north, we must treat with Redania, and then onto Vaar. We have long neglected them and it i-"</span> the Councillor Teris was cut off by her counterpart Councillor Raiden. <span style="color: #00b3b3">"What we need is to worry about the war at hand. We have two Legions at Fortress Dour with another two taking up their positions. Our peacetime concerns can't be bothering this council at this time!"</span> He bellowed from where he sat in the chamber. The large stone table that was circular allowing each of the Councillors an equal view of one another, had various papers strewn about it, some were diplomatic reports while others were military or trade. The few Councillors who had gathered were in various states of frustration and anger. Some were inconvenienced by the war, others wished it to continue to limit Thalon's trade lanes to the east. Overall the mood was tense and was not getting any better any time soon. <br>
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With a great sigh, and a bang of his gavel Designate Laurentius stood, <span style="color: #b3b300">"Colleagues, we are going to handle these diplomatic matters now. The Assembly has passed a resolution asking for us to approve sending an envoy of high standing to Redania to discuss trade relations among other more important matters. That same envoy will then continue west to the Kingdom of Vaar and possibly north to the Clans of Yorgrim if they would accept said envoy." </span>He said his voice heavy with the wear and tear of the day to day bickering of the council. The past few days had been getting increasingly tense and he wondered how such a young woman like the High Councillor handled this all with a smile on her lips. <br>
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"Agreed"</span> Councillor Teris said, nodding to Designate Laurentius, though before she could say anything else, the door burst open. A page boy ran in clearly out of breath and handed a sealed letter to Laurentius. The Council became silent as he read through the letter, each member wondering what it could possibly be about. The war? Trade issues? Another nation declaring their support? Perhaps the Imperium joining? Councillor Teris paled as she thought about what would happen if the Imperium did indeed join the war. It would be <i>difficult</i> to say the least. While Orveis and the Guild Lands could sustain their current war effort without much economic decline, a nation such as the Imperium would break that status quo and bring the war into a much wider view. The entirety of the Sea of Gales, and the Sea of Viris to the north would war zones. Trade lanes would be disrupted and nations on the sub-continent to the far north and south would be drawn in. It would no longer be an isolated trade war, but instead a war of ideology and conquest. Winner takes all situation. <br>
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<span style="color: #b3b300">"The High Chancellor has entered the city, and has sent this poor lad ahead to tell us of Orveis' official commitment." </span>Murmurs echoed the chamber as the Councillors had a mix of jubilation and slight hesitation wondering what would actually come of this.<span style="color: #b3b300"> "Also she will not remain in the city as she has heard rumors of Imperial involvement in the war so she will be heading north to the Imperium itse-" </span>before Laurentius could finish he was cut off by one of the other Councillors. <br>
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The man was large, portly but also clearly fit enough to exist in this city. His beard was red though speckled with grey every now and then. His eyes were willful and yet he seemed somewhat like a person who preferred to go unnoticed. <span style="color: #b35900">"Designate, the High Councillor must remember that she has a duty to this nation first and foremost."</span> He said chiding the imaginary image of the High Councillor throwing a couple glances towards her chair. <br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Councillor Xenus, she has also sent this letter containing that she is resigning her position as High Chancellor. She will remain on the Council due to her former position as Councillor of the Guild of Judgement, so we here must elect a new High Chancellor."</span><span style="color: #b3b300"> Laurentius said to bewilderment by those Councillor's in attendance. Whispers fluttered throughout the room, as if it was some version of an ordered chaos. Truly with the High Chancellor stepping down it would mean that the entire council should be there, but that wasn't possible it would be months before they were all assembled again. In the meantime their deputies would be in attendance but the Codex state that deputies could not vote, simply listen so that mean three of the fifteen would not be voting. That also mean that the other two would not be eligible to stand as High Chancellor in the election. Though no one really stood a chance assuming that Designate Laurentius ran. </span><span style="color: #b3b300">"We will convene until this time tomorrow at which point we will take a vote on who is to succeed High Chancellor Ducainne to that post."</span><span style="color: #b3b300"> Laurentius said banging his gavel and watching as they others filed out. </span><span style="color: #b3b300">"Gods guide us,"</span><span style="color: #b3b300"> He said in a hushed tone. </span><br>
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Seraphine stood watching the horizon and sighed. The day had been long and the reports from the front while favorable still told of the war, and though one would not know such a war existed in the capital. Life here was unchanged and the shipments to and from the east had resumed so it was even more normal than that of late. This was a trade war, and while Thalon and Auridon were strong, they were little in the ways of prepared for the war they had been given. It would be over by harvest time in a few months, and hopefully it would be behind everyone with as little bloodshed as possible.<span style="color: #a64dff"> "Your Grace?" </span>his voice was soft though it did indeed speak volumes. Lazily turning her head Seraphine saw Darion, the Marquis whom she was betrothed. <br>
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The young man was handsome to say the least, since they had left Orveis he had happily removed his mask choosing to show himself rather than to hide behind a piece of cloth and metal like so many other Orveisians. His hair was a light blonde, which was well kept and gave the appearance of being soft, which it certainly lived up too. His eyes were a bright blue that seemed to resemble a sapphire in the sunlight. Overall his features were soft, slightly feminine and while he was nearly a head taller than Seraphine he seemed to be more of an actor or bard type than that of Orveisiain nobility. Though as Seraphine was quick to learn his appearance allowed him to hide his intelligence which was quick and shrewd. He had an opinion on most anything but was smart enough to only offer them when the time was proper, life at the Imperial court had taught him that. <span style="color: #0059b3">"Yes?"</span> She responded turning her eyes back away from Darion and to an inn not too far from the docks. A tree was clearly supporting a section of it and it was cleverly named <i>"Inn the Tree"</i> <br>
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<span style="color: #a64dff">"Our ship is here," </span>He said with a smile. It had been the first thing they talked about. His <i>preference</i> in the bedchamber. Seraphine had smiled at him and told him she had been informed some time prior by Emilie and it mattered not so long as he could provide an heir for the two of them. For that she had also said that she would help him maintain discretion and to make sure he appeared at least outwardly as a faithful husband and a common man. She knew this meant they would really only ever be good friends and not husband and wife, though she really was more married to her work at the Guild of Judgement and the Guild Lands than to the idea of a husband. <br>
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<span style="color: #0059b3">"Thank you Darion." </span>She said standing a kissing him on the cheek which caused him to flush red. He was still sensitive to being seen in such a situation in public. He was young after all. They boarded their ship and by sunset were beginning their journey towards the Kingdom of Redania to handle some important matters of state. They would be the only stop on the way to the Imperium and likely one of the ones on the way to Vaar and Yorgrim and quite possibly on the way back to the Guild Lands as well. Their ship the <i>Caelion's Breath</i> was a magnificent three sail four deck vessel that held canons on three of her decks, each numbering ten on a deck to a side, making the ship a formidable sixty eight canons at it held four in the front and four in the rear as well. The <i>Caelion's Breath</i> was a Trident Warship and would be accompanied on its journey by three smaller vessels each with two masts and nearly twenty canons apiece. Security was necessary due to the pirates in the south and north not to include not knowing if the Imperium was to become hostile while they were at sea. Better safe than sorry.<br>
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<span style="color: #0000ff">"Abbadon!"</span> Legate de'Voir said with a broad smile on his lips and his arms up as though he was seeing his sister for the first time in ages.<span style="color: #0000ff"> "It has been much too long!"</span> He said before crossing the very small distance between them and lifting her up in his arms embracing her as he had always done since they were children. The pair shared a good laugh before he set her back down and looked around seeing some looks of confusion and amazement on the faces of their men. <span style="color: #0000ff">"Siblings,"</span> He said with a cheeky grin motioning to the pair. Just looking at them you couldn't tell they were siblings one bit. He was tall, muscular and handsome, she was athletically thin, had red hair and not black, blue eyes instead of his brown and her features were much softer than his. <br>
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<span style="color: #00b3b3">"Titus,"</span> She said with her voice even but clearly commanding her brother. The situation was not nearly as desperate as it had been a week earlier. The siege had been broken when Titus de'Voir's soldiers had surprised the Thalonians coming from behind, which caused the defenders of Fortress Dour to sally forth and slam into the front lines causing mass panic in the Thalonian lines while the canons rained hell from the safety of the walls. The enemy had been routed with minimal casualties on the Third and Fourth Legion' side. <span style="color: #00b3b3">"We should go into my quarters we need to discuss what is going on."</span><span style="color: #000000"> He nodded in agreement and motioned for her to lead the way. The wound up in what used to be a Lord's study which had a balcony that could overlook most of the Fortress and the lands to the north. </span><br>
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<span style="color: #0000ff">"We have been ordered by the Council to withdrawal south,"</span><span style="color: #000000"> He said handing his sister the order he had been given via page. He grimaced as his sister crumpled the orders clearly upset at them. He placed a hand on her shoulder,</span><span style="color: #0000ff"> "I know you lost so many, let us not lose more here we need to regroup with reinforcements to bring your Legion back to full strength then we can get revenge on those Thalonians together."</span><span style="color: #000000"> He said smiling at his sister. She nodded before turning to look at a map. </span><br>
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<span style="color: #00b3b3">"We need at least a weak to clear out and march south. That's a week the enemy has to bring another army south and siege this fortress holding both our legions here."</span><span style="color: #000000"> She said wondering if the Thalonians would seriously take that gamble. The both nodded to one another and went about telling their subordinates the orders and making the necessary preparations for their retreat to Understone, one of the three citadels guarding the north of the Guild Lands. Layers of walls, farms within those walls, fresh water supplies, canons and trebuchets to defend the walls, among several thousand permanent guardsmen. The Citadels were the best defenses in the north of the Guild Lands. If they were to fall the war would effectively be over, but due to the Tythian Mountains that ran from west to east connecting at each of the Citadels there were nearly no other routes south without taking one or more of the Citadels. </span><br>
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<b>Sakurai, Capital of the Zhou Empire</b><br>
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The ride through the city had been interesting. Vivien du'Meer, Councillor for the Guild of Circles had asked to stop several times getting out to purchase some spices and tea, to visit a shrine and talk to the shrine keeper about its history and significance. The people were warm and welcoming, none were openly hostile and for Vivien that was nice, though expected. Hospitality in the Zhou Empire was always relayed to the west by their merchants who graced the streets of the Guild Lands. Once they got underway again and finally arrived at the palace, Vivien exited carriage accompanied by her own personal guard, a woman who towered nearly seven feet tall and wore armor that was well decorated but effective. A large sword hung at her hilt and a shield on her back. They both eyed the large group of representatives that had assembled on a small platform where at the center it was clear was the Emperor of the Zhou. <br>
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<span style="color: #b30000"><i>"I am Xi Zhihuan Hideaki Zhou II. This is my sister Cao Umeki Tame Zhou, and my head of the Government, Chang Gao Yi." </i></span><i>As he gestures to each, they would courtesy and bow respectively. </i><span style="color: #b30000"><i>"I hope your journey was well miss, what is your reason for this sudden visit?"</i></span> <span style="color: #000000">Vivien du'Meer was no stranger to being around Imperials. She smiled and bowed respectfully and as she did so all her guards offered a salute as well. </span><br>
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<span style="color: #8000ff">"Pleasure your most imperial magnificence,"</span><span style="color: #000000"> She said smiling and offering yet another bow. </span><span style="color: #8000ff">"I am Vivien du"Meer, Councillor of the Guild of Circles, Member of the Order of the Silver Rose, and Representative to the East."</span><span style="color: #000000"> Vivien said keeping her smile. </span><span style="color: #8000ff">"Your city and country are beautiful, more so than the merchants had let on. The journey was smooth but I do unfortunately have ill news."</span><span style="color: #000000"> She said clearly denoting that it was information that shouldn't be said in such a place. </span><span style="color: #8000ff">"Perhaps we should retire to somewhere more private?" </span><span style="color: #000000">She questioned with a smile making sure to leave leniency in case the Emperor had plans for them. </span><br>
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<b>Senate Chambers, Imperia, the New Imperium</b><br>
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The Senate chamber was in complete chaos. They had just taken a vote on intervening in the Thalon-Guild Lands war and much to the pleasure of the Imperator they had agreed to remain out of the war. It was a very close vote and one that almost had gone the other way, if it had been a few days prior it would have but fortunately the Councillor Sephorus from the Guild Lands had arrived and offered to treat with the Imperistarium to avoid them entering into the war. A deal had been struck and would be paid in blood and land. When the war ended assuming that the Guild Lands emerged victorious the peace would ensure that Auridon would be fractured with the northern half which would retain the name due to the capital's location would become a vassal of the Imperium. The southern section would be given independence. In addition to this, the Guild Lands would for two years offer a heavily discounted price of Eastern goods to the Imperium to make up for their losses due to Thalon's likely restriction. <br>
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The gavel struck the marble and after a few strikes the chamber quieted. The entire Senate was in attendance, all six hundred and seventy three and the seven dais members. <span style="color: #b30000">"The decision has been made and we will stick by it,"</span> Marcus said standing. Though several voices were raised, <span style="color: #00b359">"Traitor!"</span> and another said <span style="color: #006633">"Tyrant!"</span> and while most of the Senators present knew their place and knew that the Senate handled the day to day affairs at the pleasure of the Imperator some like those that spoke out would need to be taught a less. They would be handled later. <span style="color: #b30000">"We are adjourned."</span> Marcus added making sure to stay until all those present had filed out. <br>
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<b>Montrequienne, Kingdom of Redania</b><br>
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The ship that held the Prince Atlas of the Imperium flew the colors of the Imperium as it entered the port of the capital of Redania. Prince Atlas was wearing a fine set of robes with an intricate tunic and leggings. His hair was styled so the sides were shaved but the top was longer. His eyes watched his men as they came to a stop at the dock and prepared to disembark the ship. He had nearly a dozen Imperial Guardsmen, with him each in their finely decorated uniforms and carrying their swords with pistols at their hilt. <br>
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<span style="color: #808080">"My Prince we have arrived and are ready to make our way into the city proper." </span>The voice was his father's adviser Letis. He was to <i>watch</i> Prince Atlas during this visit though he would be dismissed if the Prince so wished it. He looked at Letis and offered a nod not too inclined to speak to the man he knew was spying on him and acting like his jailer. <br>
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<span style="color: #b300b3">"We should head to the castle to meet with the Supreme Chancellor and whoever else, matters are urgent and time is not with us." </span>He said signalling to his guardsmen and they fell in around Atlas as they disembarked the ship and proceeded throughout the city. They came to a market and they lingered for a time while the Prince ate some food from a stall and held some idle chatter with some of the local merchants. He enjoyed to actually be away from Imperia and the rest of the Imperial Court as he was not held to the same untouchable standard, he was actually able to mingle with people even though they knew who he was. Eventually they made their way to the Castle where they greeted their hosts and prepared for the meetings ahead. <br>
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The procession halted at door to the palace, the delegates shifted somewhat uneasily with the presence of a Princess from Ryzhai. They had not been told that she would be attending this conference and for that some suspected that the King had known she was coming and simply not told them, others wondered if she had indeed arrived without an invitation simply because the Dowager Empress wished to have an ear to the ground. Regardless as the palace doors opened the delegates made way for the Princess in her dress, and her guards who were in close order behind her, carrying their rectangular shields in one hand and their large spears in the other. The city guard and palace guard had eyed them suspiciously but none had dared to stop them as of yet. <br>
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Once the doors opened and revealed the table in the center Princess Tai smiled as she crossed the distance her guards not moving from their place at the door. The other delegates followed suit and as they approached the halted as she did at the chair opposite the King. <span style="color: #4da6ff">"I am Princess Tai of Clan Uragiri of the Celestial Empire of Ryzhai, eldest daughter of the Dowager Empress Midori, and sister to the Emperor. I am here to represent the interests of the Orchid Throne.</span><span style="color: #99ccff">"</span> She said before curtsying respectfully to the King and taking her seat. <br>
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She listened with interest as the others introduced themselves and took their seats as well. The two other Princes took their seats to her left and right respectfully as the others filled out the table. All ears were on the King and all were interested as to the intents of one another. <br>
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<b>Ryzhai - Kithara Border</b><br>
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Two armies stood a short distance from one another. Each numbering roughly one hundred thousand men. The burned ruins of a small Ryzhaian village was between the two forces staring at them both as reminders of what what happening and why they were there. The tension was palpable as the sun rose on the eastern horizon, shining the soft morning light on the flags that fluttered in both armies. The general of the Ryzhaian army signaled to the Kitharan general he would meet him in the village where they would discuss terms or if there would be battle on this fine and crisp spring morning. <br>
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The two in similar armor sat at a small table that had been erected and they looked at one another, trying to determine if this was worth their time or not. The Ryzhaian general, bowed respectfully to his Kitharan counterpart before speaking. "I am general Tadeki Hanato," he said sitting. "And I am general Yamato Gintori of Kithara." The proceedings took three hours and the two men bowed to one another before returning to their respective armies. Though they had grown to be some semblance of friends in the time they spent together it had done little in the way of averting the battle. Their rulers had ordered them to meet one another here and to begin the war in earnest rather than just have border clashes for the next decade. So it was determined. The armies fought, and they killed another for nine and a half hours, Ryzhai had lost the battle but the Kitharan general had refused to cut down the retreating army instead letting them retreat and lick their wounds to fight another day. Still by the end nearly half of Ryzhai's and a quarter of Kithara's armies were laying dead on the field of battle, food for the carrion birds. <br>
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<b>War against the People's Republic</b><br>
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The nations that bordered the People's Republic were supporting the rebels in Anteris  when the illegitimate government became vassals of the People's Republic and the subsequent invasion of 96,000 men into Anteris meant that the Republic had only 4,000 men to defend their entire border. Those nations seized on this and launched five invasion pincers that met with little resistance except for city and town guards. These invasion routes met with varying success. Those in the south linked up and sieged a number of walled cities leaving sizable garrisons behind before disbanding the pincer and doubling back to further garrison the occupied cities. Those that had been nearest to Anteris used their numerical superiority to cut off the supply lines inside the Republic. Those in the north only advanced a little ways into the nation and occupied a handful of towns and only a few ports. Most of these nations knew that they would need to withdrawal after peace was signed but it had done its damage. The people of the Republic were in an uproar at their government. They openly protested the war, gathered to talk about how much they believed the government had neglected them. Time would only tell what the lasting damage would be. <br>
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@Nateorious -- Prince Atlas has arrived.<br>
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@NorbertM -- Those nations you have requested will reply in the affirmative as will the rebels in Anteris. Their gratitude is immense, use it wisely.<br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #ff0000">Location: Anteris, Plains of Gisto, Morning</span></span></span><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">"Order and discipline....That is what I expect from you men, I expect each and everyone of you to not run forward like idiots unless your captain see's a opportunity in battle."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Five days have passed and the first-fourth Cohorts have crossed the Anteris border, about 15,000 starkens have also been stationed near the borders to secure the supplies for the runom army. Soon the republic will start mobilizing there army if needed to. The Cohorts of the I Legionare have fortified themselves in the plain of Gisto, where there first step of bringing true order to the Imperial lands start. In the very middle of the camp, more than 24,000 Legionary soldiers stand in attention with there shields set in front of them, there steel armor gleaming off from the ray of the sun. In front of them was the well known General Scito Crassus, standing 5'10 with signs of gray hair already forming on his head. But his scars on his body had shown his military experiance and that he is skilled in combat, these were his medals and Every man in any cohort or legionary would be honored to fight alongside him.</span><br>
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Labatos stood beside him in his Officer uniform, similar to the standard Runom armor but it had a second layer of steel plates covering the shoulders and torso. Holding his centurian helmet to his side he looked at lines and stared at the mens eye's. These men truly did live up the cohorts reputation, they were considered the best of any Cohort.</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"> "This man who stands by my side is your newly assigned Centurian. He is a man worthy enough to lead you men, and I wish you to welcome him as not just your leader....But as your brother in arms!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> The cohort exploded with a cheer as the Legionares raised there shields in the air, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">"ALRIGHT SETTLE DOWN!! ORDER!!" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">He clears his throat once and yells out again. </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">"LIEUTENANTS FRONT AND CENTER!!" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">One man from the left and the right approach the General and remove there helmets, the one on the left was standing 5'9 with black short hair and blue eye's he also had a smirk on his face. The other had a more stern face and standing 6'0 and bald with brown eye's, he also had a burnt mark on his left side of his neck. Both bowed before the general and new centurian and rise back up.</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"> "Alright Lieutenant Estruco and Celvis...I want you to get your centurian comfortable to his position...But not to comfortable, stand by his side and follow every order in battle and always advise him when your out of battle do I make myself clear?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">The man with the smile on his face replies back,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b3b300"> "Aaaah don't worry about it General. Me and Estruco will make sure he's is fully ready and operational before we move out to fight those Rebel scum."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Estruco punches Celvis in the shoulder which he replied back with a grunt. The general glares at Celvis and then looks at Estruco, he felt calmer in putting more faith in him and then nods to them all and walks off to his tent. The two lieutenants walk to the sides of Labatos, Estruco whispers to his ear. </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #00b300">"Order them in attention, today we are to drill and run two miles and after that a formation drill."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Labatos nodded and he unsheathed his gladius from his side and raised it up, the legionares respond and raise there heads up high.</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "COHORT!! ATTENTION!!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> The cohort as one grab there shields and raised them to there right side. Labatos was somewhat impressed and marched to the right side with his lieutenants, he looks to the back of the line and then turns back forward. He raises his gladius again and yells out, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"MEN MOVE OUT!!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> The legionare respond with a yell and march along him to start the morning and afternoon training.</span><br>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">Six hours later</span></i><br>
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The cohort returns from the plains and back to the camp, all exhausted and happy that they had finally returned to camp for grub. Suprisingly the Lieutenants and Labatos managed to keep themselves ahead of the group, no one dares to kneel or bend there body down for punishment awaits them if they did so</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000">."MEN IN FORMATION"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> With all there strength they replied back with a loud yell and quickly get into there formations and assigned groups in a few minutes. Labatos again impressed and smiles, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Legionares I have to say, I've seen many men train like this but never in my life have I seen such disciplined men like you to keep running and not lag back an inch." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">The soldiers smirk and laugh amongst themselves. Labatos throws his gladius to the ground,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "Men you are dismissed enjoy your damn food."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'">The two lieutenants take one step and yell out to there side of there cohorts to disband. The soldiers do so and head to there tents to lay down there weapons and gear. Labatos breathing heavily and with his hands on his hips looks at the lieutenants,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "You men are no joke...I like that."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Celvis laughs and even cries alittle from that comment,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b3b300">"Oh Centurian you have no Idea."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Estruco nodded and grabs Celvis by the shoulder and looks at Labato's attention,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #00b300"> "The general wants you to report to him after your first training so if I were you, I would hurry up and report in."</span></span> <br>
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Labatos nodded and waved them away as he walked off to the Generals tent and removed his helmet. After asking directions to the tent he finally arrives to it and is greeted by Praetorian guards and they allow him in. The General accompanied by several three other centurains crowd around a table with the a map of the Anteris turrain and small pieces which he assumed presented the enemy and themselves. They notice Labatos and the General greets him,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"> "I do hope that the training went well Centurian."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Labatos smiles and approaches the table, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Well It was in my opinion a good training session."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> The General liked that response and he stood up straight with a stern face, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">"Well since were all here I suppose we can start the meeting."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> All of them agreed with a nod and prepared to listen to everything he had to say, especially Labatos. The General sighs and looks at each of the men,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"> "We have earlier today received reports from the Government  that the Rebels are actually remenants of the royal guard and military. They also have a number of 200,000 men and are receiving military support from neighboring kingdoms. I believe that our army of nearly 100,000 could possible win this war with additional reinforcements and with our advance siege weapons we have with us. However we are still waiting for the Vaar kingdom to answer our calling, without them we will face many troubles and the populace here do not like us obviosly and the government army is in terrible shape with only 30,000 men....If things seem to be against us, by military law of the republic I as General of the first Legionary Army am permitted to request a parley or peace meeting with the enemy. That will be our back up plan, until we see the results of Vaar we won't move from our positions.</span></span><br>
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He takes a breath and wipes his face and shows a angry face, </span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">"To tell you the truth men I do not see us winning without the Vaar's support... I've known you men and the others out there and served with you all for 39 years and I would feel terrible if were to lose so many brave and valuable men......We will wait for a week and secure our lines and keep the order in the nearby towns." He looks at Labatos, "Labatos tommorow I want you to march to the town called Feliu with 400 hundred men and inspect it, make sure there aren't any rebels settling there. If the people show any hostility do not respond with violence, they are technically our people as well and I would not like to hear reports of dead civilians. Even if they strike you or throw rocks at you, just resist them and not pursue them. Do I make myself clear?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> Labatos thought about it and the replies back,</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "Of course sir I won't let you down."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"> The General felt relieved.</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000">" Very well there's nothing else I need to discuss further more. All of you report to your cohorts and rest up. I do hope we find a resolution."</span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"><i>Two weeks later</i></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #000000">The first few weeks were troubling to the republic. With the cut of supplies the first legion was forced to pull out of Anteris, luckily they managed to face little resistance and have captured back several towns. The people are either angry over the neglect of there government or demand revenge for the sudden attack of the neighboring nations. The two consuls have discussed with the senate, Teriq demanded to prolong the war and raise the troops while Augustus drmanded a peaceful alternative. Luckily the kingdom of vaar had sent them an invitation to all the nations that had been involved with the war. Augustus, Senator Galio, and the general with his centurions decide to go to the meeting. Teriq then in the meantime addressed a ceasefire with the nations until this meeting was resolved. Augustus before leaving gave a personal speech to the people and addressed and reassured to them that the matter will be resolved and that this war will cease. Most people were relieved.</span></span></div>
				
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="color: #00ffff"><b>The Clans of Yorgrim</b></span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><b>Freyr</b></span></span></span><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">The gentle, hypnotic rocking of their longboat kept Freyr asleep for most of the trip. The warriors Runa insisted on having come along talked and ate at the front of the boat. Freyr glanced at them, only to shut his eyes and lull back into his thoughts. Whenever he was awake, he would check his equipment, carve into a little wooden figure with his knife, or converse with Ragnvaldr and the men. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">As much as Freyr enjoyed being out in the open ocean, the boredom was beginning to set in. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Ragnvaldr seemed to be almost as </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 18px">anxious</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"> to get to Redania as Freyr, though he suspected for different reasons. Ragnvaldr had just as much a love for diplomacy just as much as his sister and he quickly accepted Freyr's offer of joining him. Had one been of the other gender, they might have been twins. They shared the same chocolate brown hair, the same sea green eyes, the same strong, well-built bodies. Paired with their similar interests, there was no denying they came from the same mother.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"> Freyr had noticed great worry in his persona throughout most of the trip, despite his obvious excitement. Freyr could relate. He feared for this journey, for his homeland, and even more so for his people. The east was beginning to fall to heavy battle, tensions only rising as time passed ever on. He hoped that their conflicts wouldn't reach as far as the north, much lest the western world. The people of Yorgrim were warriors at heart, and they had seen their own fair share of combat, but to be engulfed in a war that was not their own... Freyr dismissed the thoughts.</span></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr felt a boot nudge his side. He  sat up to Ragnvaldr holding out a small plate of food in front of him, and what smelled like a strong drink in his hand and on his breath. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Good morning, Hilmer. How did you sleep?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr smiled lightly, he took the plate and set it down next</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"> to him. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Well enough, I suppose. Good morning to you Ragnvaldr,"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"> Freyr stared out into the watery expanse ahead of them,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"> "How much farther till we reach Redania. I long for dry land." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Ragnvaldr picked up Freyr's meal and sat it in his lap, giving him a  look that spoke '</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i>Eat this now or pray to the gods for what I'd do to you.' </i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr had gotten used to that look in his years as Hilmer. He often forgot to eat due to the distractions that came with guiding an entire nation. Ragnvaldr glanced over the heads of the warriors in the direction the longboat was headed, taking a large swig from his mug. </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"If my estimations are correct, we are within a day's time before reaching Redania. Possibly faster if the winds pick up speed." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Freyr took a bite of slightly stale bread. He didn't question Ragnvaldr's sense of direction. Ragnvaldr had studied maps of their route twice over and double and triple checked it again the night before</span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> their departure. His devotion to his work still managed to stun Freyr. </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"I take it you are ready to step foot on solid ground as well my friend?" </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Freyr nodded. "</span></span></span><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">I yearn to see this Redania. I've heard much about it. I want to meet her people, and their leader. I can't deny my interest in their culture." </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Freyr had always had a place in his heart for men and women who live well and happily. In Yorgrim that meant living freely and without fear of persecution for one's actions. He was curious to see what that meant for the people of Redania. Ragnvaldr laughed, and sat facing Freyr. He took a piece of dried meat from his plate and chewed at it, still grinning. </span></span></span><br>
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A warm, light breeze was coming in from the east as High General Ballod stood on the deck of the ship. He had been setting up a naval blockade around all of the entry points to the island of Puretos, the smallest island in the lake, yet the most easily defended. The island was surrounded almost entirely by cliffs, with only a few entry points. The warrior Kyrex had been the ruler of the island for his whole life, having inherited it from his father Meridon. Years ago during the time of the third war to put a surviving member of the Virtid dynasty on the throne Kyrex had pledged his support to the Virtid pretender, Bessimer ost Virtid. The war had been long, and although King Muros had been winning, the war had been to costly to maintain, and he was forced to make peace with the rebels. The time had finally come to destroy the rebels once and for all, and for that he had entrusted full control to Ballod. He led the siege of Puretos himself, as General Trogdor, known as 'The Strong', had been unproven and was currently stationed to overlook the Grathi and Merinian provinces, while General Leset had failed to capture the isle during the third rebellion.<br>
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Ballod's ship was passing by one of the entry points to the island while he watched the soldiers Kyrex had raised construct fortifications to bottleneck any attackers. Kyrex had instructed his men to fortify all of the entry points and stationed a good amount of men at each, however Ballod knew that Kyrex wouldn't have enough men to hold the isle against one-hundred and twenty-five thousand Perisoni soldiers, and assumed Kyrex had known that as well. As soon as word of the King's actions corresponding to the other rebel lords at the High Prince's birthday reached Puretos, Kyrex sent three ships to the east, all taking a different path, and were thought to be taking message to the nearby nations requesting military assistance. Two had been caught by the navy, however the third was yet to be found.<br>
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Ballod had been holding onto a hope that the ship had crashed onto shore or the crew had been killed somehow, as he knew it would still take one or two more weeks to complete raising his forces, and that gave Kyrex more time to drag the high kingdom into a war it did not want to be in, <span style="color: #b3b300">"High General, sir." </span><span style="color: #404040">The voice pulled Ballod out of his thoughts, </span><span style="color: #b3b300">"The blockades are nearly complete. All of the ships should be in position by sundown." </span><span style="color: #404040">Ballod continued to stare out at the grey cliffs, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Very good. A week or two of starvation should weaken the rebels' resolve." </span><br>
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<span style="color: #ff8000">"Now that everyone who will be attending is present, let us begin." </span><span style="color: #404040">The members of the privy council took their seats. General Leset had been chosen to take Ballod's seat while he was leading the siege of Puretos. The first to speak was High Priest Gortud, </span><span style="color: #ff4d4d">"We must discuss the upcoming Tournament of Moris. As you all may know it is only three weeks before it begins." </span><span style="color: #404040">The High Seneschal cleared his throat before speaking, </span><span style="color: #0080ff">"It will be an expensive event, as always." </span><span style="color: #404040">The bald man said as he ran his fingers across one of his many rings, </span><span style="color: #0080ff">"We must also pay for the large amount of soldiers being raised, paying for both could put us in a large amount of debt." </span><span style="color: #404040">The High Priest nodded, </span><span style="color: #ff4d4d">"This may be true, however, if Moris is unsatisfied with his tournament he will surely punish us in this fight against Kyrex. If I am not mistaken, one-hundred twenty-five thousand is more than we need to take Puretos, so why do we raise so many?" </span><span style="color: #404040">The High King leaned forward onto the table, </span><span style="color: #b30000">"I had more plans for them after we defeat Puretos, however, it may be wise to put those plans on hold." </span><span style="color: #0080ff">"That would be wise. It would save a lot of money and take less time to raise the men." </span><span style="color: #404040">The High Prince sighed with boredom and sat back in his chair, however the councilors ignored him and continued, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Indeed. Fifty thousand men should serve. Leset, I trust you to handle this. Send word of the news to Ballod as well." </span><br>
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<span style="color: #404040">Before the general could respond the High King continued, </span><span style="color: #660000">"I believe we should send Envoys to the Empire of Zhou and the Union of Selenar to invite them to send delegates to attend the event as well. Perhaps it would give us the chance to become more friendly with the two nations." </span><span style="color: #404040">The High Priest spoke up, </span><span style="color: #ff4d4d">"Zhou? Why should we invite those infidels?" </span><span style="color: #660000">"They control all of the trade that comes into our territory from the East, and it would allow us to show them the glory of Moris." </span><span style="color: #404040">It was obvious to the other councilors that the last part had only been added to appease the priest, however Gortud did not seem to object and remained silent, </span><span style="color: #660000">"No one else has anything to add? Very well. High Prince Bomen will travel to the Zhou Empire, while we will send Prince Armet to Selenar. Merax, send word to the two nations of our envoys." </span><span style="color: #404040">The High Prince seemed to be infuriated, </span><span style="color: #ff0000">"Me? Why are you sending me? I'd prefer to stay here, send Visca in my stead." </span><span style="color: #660000">"No. I want you to get a good look at the Zhou Princess. I'm of a mind to form a marriage alliance with Zhou." </span></div>
				
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The gnarled ship named Charon drifted into the port of the guild lands. Aboard the ship Ellesia stood looking out to the city, she was dressed in a black silky dress and a cloak of crow feathers. <span style="color: #b30000">"So bright," </span>she said to herself looking into the daylight. The shipped stopped at a dock and the five knights came down whilst surrounding Ellesia to protect her. (Will continue in IC2)<br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The ebbing flames of the candles surrounding the alter that shined like mere whispers, flickering lifelessly under the vestibule of the Grand Cathedral. It danced to a silent hymn as if reacting to the very prayer itself, receding to and fro like a fabled creature from the fairy tails. The sun from the afternoon high, blazed in with all of its glory, refracting into different colors in its attempt to pierce the renowned stained glass of Redania, in reverence to the Aetherial Divines. It blanketed the sanctuary in radiancy, bouncing from the hand carved stones of the gothic vaulting, as it contained the fleeing lights like a cage, trapping millions of vibrant avifauna. A women, adorned with the colors of the ocean tide, kneeled before a statue of Aurea, Goddess of Light and Life. She was silent in reverie. Like her and many of Redania's citizens, religion was always an important attribute in its culture. Her people looked to it when science held no answer or when the government itself fell silent. It was the keeper of the secrets, and the giver of the answers. Many flocked to hear the voices of their deities, hoping that they themselves would impart a message to the weary. Today in this particular day, everyone showed showed their adoration through veneration. It was the day of enlightenment, the day when the Faith reached the shores of Redania's people. Here, Irisviel sat in solemn, contemplating on her actions, both past and future.</span><br>
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As silent moments past her, she felt a gentle tap from behind, and as she turned, a familiar face unveiled itself to her. It was her old friend, Leliana, a former priestess who once aided in the processes of the Cathedral. Now she served as one of her closest friends, her greatest ally, and the present chairman of the Intelligence Beruea. She was a formidable women, far versed in the ways of the game that excelled far beyond her own. The great Nightingale. Today she wore her usual attire, a purple dark leather knee cut dress that fit tightly on her body. A red cape draped her back, resting on her shoulders, and a leather girdle strapped on her.  The two greeted each other warmly as they seated themselves inside the temple proper. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"It's good to see you my lady."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana spoke warmly with her heavy accent diluting her words. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"Its been so long, how have you been?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Leliana, no need for such formalities."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The Supreme Chancellor chided. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"... But I'm doing... well."</span></span><br>
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Her old friend looked with concern. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"Is it in regards to the earlier meeting?"</span></span><br>
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Irisviel hesitated to answer. She looked up and gazed at the five divines, all radiating each with their own fiery aura. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Yes."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I question myself sometimes. If I'm even making the right decisions." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She looked down on her cupped hands and continued. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"What if I fail? What if everything that I have done, have been for naught? What if-"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"Silence."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana abruptly exclaimed. She turned to face her friend and cupped her hand gently. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"From all the years I have known you, your strength has never wavered. Don't start now when the people look to you for hope and strength. Every man builds his world in his own image. He has the power to choose, but no power to escape the necessity of choice. What you are going through is something that no one understands except the other rulers of the world. Don't falter now, Iré, you are the rock that this nation sits upon. If you fall, so do we. Choices must be made but the real power is what you do with it."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Thank you..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel whispered silently. Leliana smiled but decided to shift a wholly knew topic. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"I have sent a message to Rivaire in order to speak with them about a trade route that'll benefit us both. Hopefully our relations won't end up as precarious as those of the south." </span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #59b300"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Good. It is high time we speak with them. Have you heard word of Orvais or the situation of the Guild Lands?"</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #cc99ff"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Neither. I have sent a message to the Guild Lands in regards to shipping goods of food and any other wartime necessities, other than weapons, that are being arranged to aid them in their war. The nations east of us are also a growing concern, something in which the Senate would like to address as well as the Imperium, and I quote from senator Rodrick, 'heathen' that is now staying within Redania. They want to know the situation at hand and of what you have decided in regards to it. You must act quickly my lady, the next congregation will be upon us and they won't wait for another."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Ugh... civilization, and the many annoying channels one must swim through."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel sighed as she faced her friend. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Thank you Leliana for doing those tasks for me. I needed this short retreat even if it was just mere miles from the Senate Hall."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"You don't have to thank me, you would've done the same if I was in your position." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She gazed at the sun dial adjacent to the pair. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"I must go now my lady. A meeting of importance is about to begin, I am needed at once. It was great seeing you Irisviel, these small moments is what I cherish."</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #59b300"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"The feeling is mutual my friend."</span></span><br>
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As the Nightingale neared the door exiting the palatial building, she turned to face her friend once more. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"Before I leave my lady, a rather dashing man and his men have entered Redania. I believe they are the envoy from Yorgrim. I couldn't discern the message quite right, my agent seemed love-struck like some school girl from Oxenfurt. They await for your arrival in the Summer Palace, I have had my men catering them for sometime, though many of my female agents wish to do it instead."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She laughed and then bowed one last time. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #cc99ff">"Good luck, your worship."</span></span></div>
				
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 36px"><span style="color: #ff0000">The Peoples Republic</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">After a week of the news spreading about a ceasefire, the Republic now had breathing space to prepare themselves if the meeting didn't go so well. Teriq had stayed to continue the call to arms of there military, they had managed to raise around 35,000 starkens in a couple of weeks and still rising. They had now roughly 130,000 men now and Teriq wished to raise the army up to half a million, but Augustus argued that they should have 350,000 and have there Navy start up right away. Both of them argued for many hours, but Augustus's reasoning eventually caught up to Teriqs mind. Augustus set sailed a few days later in the morning, then accompanied by three warships and his General of the first Legion army and his cohorts sail to the Kingdom of Vaar to attend the meeting. </span></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff8000">"I know I won the tournament, won my freedom, and did it for the sea god but--."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Before Labatos could finish his sentence his face had shown that he was not well at all, he quickly leaned over the ships rails and spilled whatever he had eaten in the early morning. After a while of finally getting his stomach settled he looked at his general with a </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">nauseous</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> face. The general laughed at the display and approached him from the side, giving him a pat on the shoulder.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000"> "Well not all men are fit for Neptune's great sea, especially one's who have never had a first taste of the ocean as a child."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Labatos raises a brow with curiosity, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Were you by chance born near the city of Callom...Sir?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The general looked at him and turned his direction back to the sea, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">" Nay.I was born in the town of Atemis a fishing town west of the capital, we were not wealthy but we had plentiful of food. Can you imagine me a fishing boy HA." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">but then suddenly his face changed to a sadden face, Labatos felt like he </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">might have offended his general. He was about to apologize but the general gestured him to stop. He took a deep breath and sighed,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"><span style="font-size: 14px"> "When I was eighteen years old,  the civil war between Consuls Elbenten and Pompee against the corrupted senator  Marius had started. I didn't know what the cause of the civil war but I had always dreamed of finding opportunity</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000"> in the army and I couldn't wait to get myself enlisted...To prove my worth and that I had more of a future then just a fisher boy.....So i got enlisted and started at the bottom and fought many battles." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">He rested his arms on the rails and looked sternly at the sea, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">"I was part of the first legion 4th cohort...worked my ass off in that three year civil war and it paid off. My officers saw potential in me and eventually my General saw that I could lead. So I was promoted captain and then eventually a lieutenant...But that didn't last long, for our stubborn </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"><span style="font-size: 14px">Centurion got himself killed in the battle of Gallipo." </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">The general had to pause to keep his mind straight and catch his breath, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">"The enemy had </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #b30000"><span style="font-size: 14px">superior Calvary and ours was ripped to shreds, the second lieutenant fled with his second half of the cohort. It was just me...Only twenty years old and I had more then 15,000 men who had the discipline and courage to stay with me and fight to the bitter end. The enemy had pulled there Calvary</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000"> back and they had 3 cohorts of the 3rd legion army, 48,000 traitors who were fighting for Marius and they had every advantage....Or so they thought."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> He then finally broke a smirk at his next thought, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">"At that point I thought we were never going to live to tell the tale, and so I decided on only one thing....Retreat....Now I know your thinking about what I said earlier but this was a strategic retreat a false retreat. There was a valley that I remembered seeing earlier that day that could potentially give us the edge, so I marched whatever men I had in the cohort and made it. We formed lines of wedges with the heavy infantry in the center and any other lighter equipped units to the right. We stood our ground and they came charging in. It was a massacre...For them at least."</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000">Before he could say anything else the general spotted the consul and stood at attention, Labatos caught on and turned his direction to the Consul with a salute. Augstus smiles and waved them at ease, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff">"I see your telling one of your first and greatest achievements general?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> The general grinned, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">"Yes indeed, terrible sorry if I bore you with history my consul."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> Augustus looked confused at his response, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff">"Bored? History is only a bore to those that do not take warnings of repeating history. But no General your story is but should be praised, if it weren't for you the republic would have split into two. You have my respect, Teriqs, and the senate."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> The general felt like his old self again and felt somewhat embarrassed of being praised, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0000ff">"Well anyways General I request for your attention in the captains quarter, if you may."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> The general understood and looked at labotos, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #b30000">"I'll tell you more of my story but until then...Make sure you don't puke on the bloody deck for Neptunes sake."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #000000"> The two officials laughed and went off to do there briefing. While Labatos stood near the rail and watched the sun rise high and higher, making the sea gleam. Until he felt the nausea again.</span></span></span></div>
				
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Amul walked along the roads of the grand city of crypts. A crow flew towards his shrouded body. The crow had a small message attached to its leg which Amul proceeded to read.<br>
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<i><span style="color: #b30000">For give me my lord, negotiations have failed. I am returning at this very moment. The guild lands are currently angry at us and the inquisition may attack, I suggest we start expanding before we are attacked. </span></i><br>
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Amul chuckled after he read it, <span style="color: #5900b3">"Of course negotiations failed, I simply tried to see if it was a possibility. Go now to your queen crow she will know what it means without a message."</span> The crow cawed and flew off out of a large pipe in the dark city. In front of Amul stood a district that seemed rather run down. Those in the city new this as the Alchemy District, though foreigners would probably call it a slums. The distract was rather long with a number of cables running from building to building. On said cables were canaries to serve as a warning system of poisons to those in the district. On the left ran a long three story building known as the Apothecary's Sanctum. On the right stood a number of small buildings owned by private alchemist or researchers. Down the alley was a number of people who stood as fortune tellers or simple homeless. The Prophet opened a secure wooden door into the Apothecary's Sanctum.<br>
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As he entered a voice came from around a corner, <span style="color: #00b300">"Jussst a moment, I'mm near a grrrrrand breakthrough."</span> Amul knew this voice to be of a madman, a well trusted madman. The persons name was known as Phoenix, the Apothecary Guild's leader. <span style="color: #5900b3">"Relax Phoenix I'm not a customer."</span> Amul spoke sternly at the ex-noble.<span style="color: #00b300"> "Oh itss you! I didn't exssspect you for about fivvve more daysss!"</span> The voice replied surprised. Amul opened a second door into a room filled with many different gasses. With in the cloud stood a scrawny man standing over a bunny in a glass cage. The man was dressed in dark leather clothing covered in many different vials. Green metal could be spotted among the leather and on his face was a mask covering his nose and mouth. The mask fit perfectly into the gray and green color scheme and was obviously a gas mask of some sort. On his eyes were goggles which made his hairless head less plain.<br>
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<span style="color: #5900b3">"What did you want to show me Phoenix?"</span> Amul asked used to the gasses and was wearing his own bronze mask which covered his face.<span style="color: #00b300"> "Comme here I wasss about to do a expperrriment anyways."</span> Amul stepped towards the rabbit in the cage closing the door behind him. The apothecary plugged a large metal flask in to part of the cage and removed its lid pouring a golden gas into the cage. The bunny's body swelled as it breathed it in and it started hopping randomly.<span style="color: #00b300"> "I call it Rage, its a new poisonnn that onllly works on mammals. Watchhhh this."</span> Phoenix placed the infected rabbit with three other rabbits. Almost instantly the bloated bunny rushed towards another rabbit and bit into it tearing it apart. After it finished killing its first target it moved on to the others.<span style="color: #00b300"> "It causes the infected indivvvidual to try to kill all near it and they sssswell up from it assss well. Its quite danggggerous right now so itssss still being tested. I need more hu-mans to work with."</span> The scrawny man explained. <span style="color: #5900b3">"Submit your request to the Soulless to be official but I'll support this new poison."</span> Amul replied</div>
				
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The day had been long. The armies had clashed and tens of thousands lay dead on the Fields of the River Tyria. Legate Abbadon sat on a hill overlooking the carnage, tears slowly made their way down her dirt covered cheeks, carving little canyons on them forming lanes for the tears to make their way down to her chin faster. Departing from their onto her knees, disappearing into her blood soaked cloth. It had been a brutal battle, the armies of the Third and Fourth Legions had regrouped, replenished and marched north to the River Tyria to blunt the invasion by Thalon and Auridon. Eighty-thousand Guild Soldiers, against roughly the same from the two northern nations. <i>Abbadon!</i> The scream she could still here in her head, it had been when Legate de'Voir had seen the enemy's canons being revealed from behind a line of trees. It had been too late, the right flank of the Guilder army had been smashed by canons by the time they had sent their cavalry to take care of the canons. Abbadon looked down and stroked the hair of her brother gently as she had done many times as a child. Some tears landed on his cold forehead, his fine armor mangled from where shrapnel had hit him, tearing him to pieces within his own armor. He had died bleeding out in her arms not long after the battle was won. The soldiers did not rejoice as the Thalonian and Auridonian armies retreated, there was no rejoicing to be done. Legate de'Voir had died, nearly an entire Legion's worth of men had died only to exact a worse toll on the enemy. The fires of revenge, the yearning to kill those that had killed her brother burned deep within Legate Abbadon. She lifted her heads to the sky, watching as the clouds parted from their overcast earlier revealing the first few stars in the coming night's sky. <i>"Why?"</i> She said barely able to speak. <i>"Why!?"</i> She said yelling her anger to the heavens with all her might. The grief set in again and she felt a new rush of tears make their way down her cheeks. No gods would be praised this night, and for Abbadon she had been forsaken by them. It had been a costly victory, and the latter word tasted like vinegar in her mouth as she had written a dispatch for the Guild Council, she also requested the Third and Fourth Legions' remnants be merged into the Third Superior Legion until the end of the war. She had also requested that one of the Orveisian armies assist her in striking out for the capital of Thalon. She would wait for her reply, bury her dead and honor those that had lost their lives on the field of battle, all the while plotting her revenge to be gotten on her enemies, as they were now <i>her</i> enemies not just the Guild Lands'.<br>
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The capital was buzzing with anticipation. The Guild Council had assembled and elected a new High Councillor. Ravens had arrived from the three vassals of the Guild Lands and from Orveis saying that dignitaries would be in attendance. No expense had been spared, the city was decorated with the colors of the nation, with the Guilds. Everyone wore a tunic, or dress that had a color corresponding to their affiliation. Banner hung in everyone home, in every shop and the flag poles that lined the city walls and the harbor wall, had been fitted with the flags of the Guilds and not the nation's. It was a spectacle and a much needed one during this time of darkness, during this war.<br>
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Laurentius smiled as the tailor fitted the new robe, hemming in the waist and lengthening the legs just a tad. Meticulous work and one that Laurentius had always admired how a man such as was before him knew exactly what needed to be done and could do it without a word. <span style="color: #808080">"Mi'lord is 'tis finished."</span> The man said his speech dotted with various little accents from the lower commons of the city.<span style="color: #b3b300"> "Thank you," </span>Laurentius said handing the man two silver and a gold, far more than was usual. <span style="color: #808080">" Mah 'anks mi'lord."</span> The man said his face lighting up as he backed away from Laurentius to eye his work once more. He gave Laurentius a nod which was returned and the tailor departed to return to wherever he hailed from. Laurentius stood infront of the mirror for a little while longer admiring how well the tailor had done, it was as if the robes were like his skin, perfectly fitted.<br>
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On the balcony of the Grand Guild Hall, Laurentius watched as the crowds gathered and as they teemed with anticipation. The other Councillors stood in their finest garments as well, Councillor's Sephorus, du'Meer and Ducainne were all on diplomatic business to various nations and were absent. The other eleven plus Laurentius all stood together talking among themselves for the future, of the news from Legate Abbadon about the victory at the Fields of the River Tyria, the loss of a legion's worth of men, and Legate de'Voir. News had also come from the Imperium about not joining the war and its wish to extend diplomatic relations with the Guild Lands in light of recent events. The mood was light even though things were still grim. A man stepped forward and garnered the attention of the masses.<br>
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"Citizens!"</span> He said his smile large and his hands raised. <span style="color: #b30059">"We proclaim to the Heavens today, a new High Councillor!</span>" He said his arms motioned to Laurentius to come forth, and once he did the crowds erupted into a frenzy of cheers. The city knew Titus Laurentius and his House very well, and he was no stranger in the commons. A man of age and of great wisdom, strong willed and determined to protect the Guild Lands and her people with everything at his disposal including his life. <span style="color: #b30059">"He has taken the vows of office, proclaimed his patron as the Goddess Aurea, and in light of our recent victory at the Fields of the River Tyria extended an olive branch to Thalon with the support of the Imperium!"</span> The man said to the crowd outlining the short term and the crowd ate it up. They erupted into a crazed state of excitement as they continued to cheer for Laurentius, for the Guilds and the Gods. It was a sight to see the hope of the people and to feel their love. A festival would be held in a couple weeks to officially celebrate the inauguration of the new High Councillor, until then this would have to suffice.<br>
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<b>Aboard the Ship </b><b><i>Caelion's Breath</i></b><b>.</b><br>
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The large vessel with her escorts proceeded towards their destination, <i>Redania</i>. The sails fluttered in the favorable wind, the flags flew the colors of the Guild Lands and the sailors sung their shanties. <span style="color: #336600">"Land ho!"</span> came a voice, echoed throughout the ship and escorts as the sailors let out a collective cheer. They had reached the shores of Redania and would be in the capital soon enough. The former High Councillor smiled as she reclined on the top deck of the ship at the front watching the waves and seeing dolphins swimming along with the ship. It was a pleasant experience and the trip had been fair, the worries of the war and the complications that came with it. For Seraphine it was good to be a Councillor again, less responsibility and governing. She had picked several experienced people within her guild to help manage it in her absence while she was High Councillor, and fortunately they were more than what she had expected, they had been a godsend in management and recruitment, the Guild of Judgement prospered under their close eyes with Seraphine at the helm. The land grew ever closer until the ships came close to the harbor's entrance.<br>
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The escort ships were signalled to drop anchor outside the harbor so as to not unnecessarily crowd the docks, though the <i>Caelion's Breath</i> continued towards her destination. She would arrange for supplies to be taken out to the escort ships and to resupply her main vessel while in port. It was a slow process finding a dock large enough and clear of any other ships for the <i>Caelion's Breath</i> to drop anchor. Once it had been done a portly man dressed in finer clothes holding some papers approached the ship in a flurry of frustration. <span style="color: #b300b3">"This dock is reserved for another ship!"</span> he beckoned up as the gangplank was lowered nearly hitting the man. Some of the sailors laughed as the man nearly stumbled back and off the dock from the close call.<br>
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Seraphine stepped off the ship escorted by five of her men and one carried the standard of the Guild Lands. <span style="color: #b30000">"You are in the presence of Councillor Ducainne, of the Guild Lands and the Guild of Judgement."</span> Captain Marus said as he stared at the man before them.<span style="color: #b30000"> "Here,"</span> the Captain said handing the portly man a bag full of coins, gold and silver that should more than likely be plenty for what they desired. <span style="color: #b30000">"Resupply our ship and send supplies out to those outside the harbor as well." </span>Captain Marus said with a smile as the group turned and walked in the direction as the Summer Palace. Seraphine had been in Redania as a child with her mother visiting a relative. The man's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he noticed the quantity of the coin, he cared little for who it was from but more of what it was.<span style="color: #b300b3"> "Y-yes."</span> He said scurrying away to do as he was bid. The group simply proceeded on their way weaving through the streets towards the Summer Palace and came to stop at the Cathedral.<br>
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<span style="color: #0059b3">"Wait here," </span>Seraphine said looking at her men. Her dress was a soft white with golden decorative embroidery, she moved towards the entrance to the Cathedral and glanced up remembering the structure from when she was little. She ran her hand along the decorative door before opening it and going inside, a smile on her lips as she walked up the aisle to the alter and dipped her head as she knelt down to honor the gods. She knelt there, praying to them letting time progress as if she was not on a quest, as if the weight of the world was not upon her negotiations with the Kingdom of Redania, for a time she let everything flow without her worry meddling in it all. This is what Seraphine Ducainne, Councillor of the Guild Lands needed.<br>
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The group of ships looked more like an armada than anything else. There were eight ships in total each flying a different standard. Seven flew the colors of one of the Free Cities, Miras with its blue, white and sunburst, Koben with its Black and Orange tricolor, Delverne with its white background and yellow insignia, Belport with its field of blues and trident, Ansythe with its red and black, Valsk with its green, blue and star, and Cantor with its purple field and yellow wheat. The eighth was not a free city but instead on a field of black stood three white towers. The Ivory Bank. Seven of the Fifteen cities were responding to the missive from Redania about trade opportunities and while the Free Cities of Rivaire to the outside world may have seemed to be united they most certainly were not. These seven were the only ones willing to talk about trade, some would receive it directly via maritime ports, others would travel through some other city's lands. They would all be traveling together but seven treaties of trade and one of other importance would be signed if anything at all. <br>
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All the ships were large and impressive and three of the eight carried leaders. The Prince of Miras, the Abbot of Cantor, and the Ivory Bank's leader, the <i>Ivory Queen</i> herself would be seeing to the negotiations. The ships were not in line together but were close enough to aid one another should something arise. Their flags fluttered in the wind as they journeyed together, to see a gilded see to rival their own. They were going to be a logistical nightmare to handle, so many different delegations, so many different personalities and so many different things to discuss. Could one so young as the Supreme Chancellor handle this? Or would she be burned by the flames of politics? Time would only tell what awaited her.<br>
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<span style="color: #404040">The wind howled as dark clouds from the east were visibly moving towards the High General and his ships. It was about midday and the men that Ballod had raised were all in position for the three assaults that would be taking place that day. Archers on both of the sides had been exchanging small amounts of fire for the whole day, however it had little effect. At each entry point to the island Ballod had more than six times the number of defenders, however the defenders were very well fortified. Eventually he turned from the view of the island and approached his second-in-command, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Sound the assault, make sure some volleys of ballista fire get into the hostile fortifications before our men land as well." </span><span style="color: #404040">The youth bowed, </span><span style="color: #ff9999">"Yes sir." </span><span style="color: #404040">He yelled to a man aboard a nearby ship, who barked some orders before sound a horn. All at once many of the nearby ships began rowing towards the beach while the archers and ballistae fired volleys into the enemy lines, and the defenders gathered up into phalanx formations at the top of the natural ramp. As the ships got closer the defenders volleyed arrows at the high general and his ships. He ducked in with the lines of oars as arrows pelted his ship, the </span><span style="color: #404040"><i>Storm of Fire</i></span><span style="color: #404040">. </span><br>
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After all of the arrows landed the general stood and quickly scanned over the dead and wounded crew members of his ship before entering the hold and grabbing his sword and shield. By the time he arrived back on deck several ships had landed and soldiers were being fired upon as they jumped off the beached ships and took up formation. Boulders began landing in the water near to the ships as the rebel soldiers began firing trebuchets, spraying the general with water and rocking the ships. The formations of soldiers dressed in red, orange, and bronze began marching up the slope, shielding themselves as best they could from the endless volleys of arrows. When the men got close to the top of the ramp they broke into a charge, crashing against the rebel phalanx formations, which held for a moment before breaking formation and fighting off the attackers. Finally the last of the ships beached and all 16,000 soldiers were marching up the slope. Suddenly Ballod heard a whistle as he brought his shield up just in time to block another volley of arrows directed towards some nearby archers. Screams of pain could be heard behind him, when he turned he saw his second-in-command sprawled across the deck of the ship in a pool of blood, with an arrow through his back leg and another through his neck. He heard varying war cries coming from the beach and assumed that the rest of his men were joining the fight. There was a sudden </span><span style="color: #404040"><i>CRACK!</i></span><span style="color: #404040">  as a boulder split the ship in two, throwing the high-general into the sea.</span><br>
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Back in the days of his youth he had been trained for a situation like this. He was able to make it to the surface just long enough to see the shore and start swimming towards it. By the time he finally made it to the island he was soaked and exhausted. He noticed it was surprisingly quiet before a soldier in blood soaked armor and tattered clothing stood over him. Ballod's hand quickly went to the hilt of his sword before he realized that the soldier had an orange, blood-spattered cloak. As he stood the soldier spoke, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"High-General, sir, are you alright?" </span><span style="color: #404040">The question made Ballod realize the pain in his leg, where a large shard of wood had been lodged. He flinched in pain as he pulled it out. The soldier handed him a piece of cloth he had ripped from his cloak, and Ballod used it to temporarily bandage the wound, </span><span style="color: #660000">"I'm fine." </span><span style="color: #404040">He tried to stand, however he fell and the soldier caught him and lifted him back up, supporting the high-general, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Is the battle over with?" </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"Yes sir, we've won. Not without large costs, of course." </span><span style="color: #404040">Ballod looked back at the water as they began to walk up the slope, the water was scattered with debris, however most of the ships had survived, </span><span style="color: #660000">"That was expected." </span><span style="color: #404040">He replied as they passed a sea of mangled, trampled corpses. There was too much blood to make out what side any of the soldiers had been on, however he guessed they would all be friendly. When they reached the top of the cliffs he saw thousands of corpses, both red and blue. Soldiers were gathering corpses to be burned, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Sacrifices for the glory of Moris." </span><span style="color: #404040">Ballod muttered under his breath, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"What was that, sir?" </span><span style="color: #660000">"Nothing. I'll give the men a day to rest, eat, and burn the dead. I want a full count of how many men and ships were lost, and the rest of the ships should make land as well. By midday tomorrow we will march out towards the meeting point." </span><span style="color: #404040">The soldier bowed and ran off as the High General sat himself down on a rock. By the end of the day around 6,000 of Ballod's men and 1,900 soldiers on the rebel side were counted dead, and around 1,600 of Ballod's men were wounded. </span></div>
				
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa sat alone in the guild hall. It was late at night and all of her friends and comrades had left for their homes, leaving Runa to her thoughts in the emptiness of the large main hall. She pushed around the food on her plate. Her hunger seemed to have been lost from her. There was still no word from Freyr or Ragnvaldr. According to her brother, they should have made it to Redania by today at least. They promised to send word back as soon as they got the chance. Yorgrim had received nothing but silence. She finally just threw her scraps into the fires, too exhausted</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> to eat. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Glorious One, please guide the hearts and hands of my brother and dear friend." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">The Glorious One left her in annoying silence. She stared at the walls of the guild hall. Tapestry and paintings </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">depicting previous Hilmer and other well known heroes covered the stone. She fixed her eyes on one of Freyr. Not much more than a simple portrait, but it captured him perfectly. His silver hair that always ended up in his face, handsomely rough face, and his lean yet well toned build. Most prominent were his storm-gray eyes. If it weren't strange enough to see a man with whitened hair walking down the roads of Osgrad, when he looked at you with those kind and powerful eyes, there was little doubt you were looking at Yorgrim's greatest Hilmer since Ivar's creation of the very word. No one could deny it, Freyr was a natural leader. Much more kind than the political kings and powers of the other nations, but all the same deserving to lead and guide an entire people to glory.</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Her gaze eventually fell on the double doors that lead into the Hilmer's private chambers. Curiosity got the best of her. She carefully pushed open the doors, as if they would crumble to dust at her touch. They swung open without a creak. She stepped into Freyr's study. Books, scrolls, and journals of all varying kinds from all over Yorgrim and possibly further lined the walls with such a neatness Runa took back every time she had called the Hilmer unorganized. Every book was in it's proper place. In the center of the large study, was a round table covered in maps of Yorgrim, various papers Freyr had yet to even look at, and an assortment of other things. She had been in this study many times before discussing matters best left outside of the ears of Yorgrim's people. At the far end of the room behind Freyr's desk, which was piled with just as much clutter as the round table, was the door to his sleeping quarters. She pushed it open and poked her head in. Freyr's room was surprisingly ordinary. The room hosted a decently sized bed centered against the back wall, a small dresser left open with spare apparel strewn about inside, another desk that the wooden surface could actually be seen upon, and a weapons rack where he must have kept his personal </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">armaments. There was a single portrait of himself covering a single spot on the walls. This time it depicted a full body shot of Freyr leaning against his bow standing before a crowd of skal men and women cheering him on. She didn't think it possible, but this painting even more so depicted Freyr's likeness. Every detail as she remembered him was shown in the painting. Her compliments to the artist, whoever they were. She actually remembered the scene. She had been there on the day that her oldest friend had become the Hilmer, the greatest achievement possible for mortal man to achieve in Yorgrim. It was exactly as she remembered it.</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr had more surprises than he let on about. Most of which he probably wanted kept private. She turned to leave when another detail caught her eye. In the corner of the room on a wooden armor rack hung what appeared to be the most intricate set of armor she had ever seen. The armor was made out of some kind of tough, light, and flexible hide or leather she had no idea what beast it came from. It was dyed blue and gold, the colors of Yorgrim, and had a large </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">insignia of Yorgrim put into the back of the armor, along with a hood that could easily engulf her head. Various pouches and bandoleers were situated around the armor to give it a large amount of versatility. It holstered multiple weapons, including throwing knives, two menacing battle axes, still deadly sharp in their slings, and the most beautiful longbow Runa had ever seen. She knew Freyr was the best of the best when it came to being a marksmen in Yorgrim, but she had never seen him use a longbow before. They were extremely difficult to use and with proper use, devastating to enemies. The body of the bow was marked with runes that stood for various things. Glory, Honor, Family, and many others were present among the markings. What made it look even more powerful was the fact that the string was strung in a way that three different strings were used in propelling the arrow. Runa made a note to never get Freyr mad at her. She didn't want to be hit by an arrow fired from that, not to mention being hit with any one of the various blades. She had never seen Freyr use any of this gear, yet she could imagine him in it perfectly. She saw him standing before a large army, cool and confident as ever, ready to take the masses on by himself.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">A day had passed since Augustus's departure and Consul teriq found himself in deep thought in his chamber, standing near the marble rail of his marble porch. The room was filled with maps, weapons, journals and books of history of his faction, and his most prized possession which was his family spear. The spear was made of a combination of gold and steel, having survived and used for hundreds of years in battle it was surprising that it hadn't broken yet. It stood leaning against Teriqs large round shield that was stationed near him at all times, if he could he would always bring it to wherever he went. But do to the security of the senate he wasn't allowed to bring them which he understood, but it felt wrong without it. He had in front of him the city of Leonides, bustling with people and laughter. He smiled at the beauty of his city before he was interrupted with a knock at his door. He frowned and approached the door and hearing a womans voice, "I have brought you your wine my consul." Teriq opened the door rather slowly and gazed upon a young servant who seemed to be in her early twentys, brown long hair with blue eyes. He gestured her to come in and he sat on his marble chair, the servant offered the cup of wine and he gladly accepted it. He smelled it first and then chugged it, he wiped his mouth and smiled with his approval of the wine.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "I've never had a servant made me such excellent quality of wine....What is your name?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">The woman smiled at the consuls praise, "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff00ff">My name is Ellenis." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Teriq nodded and raised more questions to Ellinis. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000">Are you by chance from the lands of viinyia?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Ellinis shook her head and Teriq became confused.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Are you a foreigner from the other imperial lands?"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> Yet again she shook her head, "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff00ff">I hail from land of  yorgrim. I had come down here because my mother and father had been swallowed by the sea many years ago, luckily my uncle had heard the news and was kind enough to allow me to live with him and his wife. It took awhile to make me a citizen but my I managed." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Teriq seemed somewhat curious about this kingdom and furthered asked about the kingdom and leader. </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">From what he had been told there army was quite big and well skilled warriors, there leader she apparently blushed mentioning his name which somewhat irritated him alittle. But overall he gave thought and an idea popped to his head. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000">So your uncle used to be from the land of yorgrim."</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"> She nodded, "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff00ff">yes he was once a skilled warrior of the sword and bow. But he met a Starken woman and they both wedded and moved here. He is a officer of the 3rd legion Runom army." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">After hearing that, Teriq had been convinced. He got up from his seat and grabbed a screw and wrote down several sentences and rolled it up, he approached Ellines and handed her the scroll.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Give this to your uncle and have him know that he has  been given the honor to go on a mission to his homeland." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Ellines's eyes widened and she smiled with joy, she bowed and hurried off to tell her uncle the news. Teriq now had to choose representatives for the diplomatic mission. He left his room while retrieving his spear and shield, he went off to find The house heads of Bruntii and Juvii. He thought of sending Starken representatives but realized that the runoms were more diplomatic and that he needed to prepare his Starken army, his major houses would be preparing the army's. He only had 35,000 soldiers and needed to continue expanding his army.</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">It was now close to dawn and He arrived to the house of Juvii which was decorated with many sculpted and art, there house was very large compared to the Starken houses. As he approached he started to hear swords clashing at each other and quickly ran inside, he burst through the doors to see the two people he was looking for fighting.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><b><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"> "By Fulvias's storm what the hell are you two doing!?" </span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">The two senators looked at the same time to see the consul. They were shocked and quickly kneeled before him. The Bruntii leader named lanus cartinias was a olive skinned with brown curly hair, he was known to be charasmatic to the people and soldiers, especially the lady's. And on his right Pompis Junius who had a whiter skin tone, black straight hair and was considered the serious and intelligent man. Both of them were related by blood and also had the same father but from different houses. Teriq demanded an explanation and it turned out to be a stupid fight. Apparently the two were fighting over who's strategy and tactics would be better against the other nations army. It led to them fighting with there gladiuses, course he knew that they would not kill each other but still. He shook off the idiocy that the two had just shown and gestured them to rise. He gave them a quick summary of there assigned mission and they both understood. With that said Lanus was assigned to send the message of there arrival to the northern kingdom and he attached the message to his personal hawk. The consul lectured them before he left. As he left he muttered, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Hope I chose correctly."</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">At the docks several legionaries and Starken seaman stand at attention to the arrival of the representatives. At the end of the line of soldiers stood a mid forty year old man in military armor, brown short hair and a small beard that he kept as a reminder of his old life.  he also wore around his neck a silver coin that resembled his God the glorious one. As the senators Approach the lieutenant greeted the two with a salute. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #006600">My name is Audun, leutenant of the 3rd legionare 6th cohort at your service. " </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">the Senators smiled and were glad to be guided by a man from the land they were to greet. Pompis reached his hand out and Audun knowing the sign of respect of Runom military officers grabbed his arm and so Pompis grabbed his and they both shake. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b35900">It's our pleasure to have you as our guide and a representative. So shall we move out?</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">" With that said Audun ordered his Legionares  and the Starken seamen to set out to yorgrim.</span></span></span></div>
				
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Rain fell over the war camp which spread over the central most point of the Island, Puretos. For an island nearly entirely surrounded by cliffs it was quite flat, with only a few slight hills here and there. Puretos had been used primarily for mining, as the soil was too thin for proper farming, however most of the mining shafts were carved into the cliffs. The three small armies had just recently met up in their planned meeting spot when Ballod called the other two commanders into his tent. The first to enter was Commander Leri, a short, lean, older man that had seen his fair share of battles, <span style="color: #b3b300">"You requested my presence, High General" </span><span style="color: #404040">He said, bowing in the candlelight, </span><span style="color: #660000">"I did. Commander Voryn should be here soon." </span><span style="color: #404040">Commander Voryn entered just then, as if he had been waiting outside the tent for his name to be mentioned. Voryn was a bit taller than Leri, bigger and much more muscular as well, </span><span style="color: #660000">"Now that you are both here I would like to here your battle reports. Voryn, I heard your assault failed, so you will report first." </span><span style="color: #404040">Voryn gave Ballod a slight bow before speaking, </span><span style="color: #b35900">"Aye, it's true, we failed the assault. The damned rebels burned the slope as we were charging up it and forced us to flee back to the ships. While we were pushing them back out to the water they pelted us with arrows and rocks, and managed to set four of the ships aflame as well. After they got word of the defeats at the other two entry points the cowards fled back to their city.. If you can even call it that. All in all we lost around 7,500 soldiers and 1,900 wounded." </span><span style="color: #404040">Ballod nodded silently for a moment before allowing Leri to give his report, </span><span style="color: #b3b300">"We won at our entry point. Our ballistae were able to take out their trebuchets before they did too much damage, however we still had 4,000 deaths and 1,500 wounded. One ship as well." </span><span style="color: #404040">Ballod remained silent as he did the math in his head, </span><span style="color: #660000">"I see. Well, the hard part is over. Let the men rest for two days before we march to Dum Korithia, we'll continue to follow our plans. You two are dismissed." </span><span style="color: #660000">The two commanders bowed and exited the tent. Ballod grabbed a map of the island out of his war chest and spread it out on a table inside the tent.</span><br>
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</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 36px"><i>~ Königliche Akademie für Sonnenritter ~</i></span></span></b><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">The days brought with them new light, as the dawning of morning wrought forth with it the light of the first sun. Beneath it was held a mighty fine occurance, one of the annual tournaments held within the borders of the Kingdom. Hosted upon the Knight-Monarch's own academy, days such as this were one of the few ones where the nobles and royalty of the nation would be given the time to relax and enjoy the joys of jousting upon the great and beautiful Breissen Arena. Occations such as this were one of the few where poor and rich would sit beside one another and cheer, laugh, and boo as one. The Knight-Monarch smiled as he observed the games from his elevated throne seat. The Knight of the Fifth Star as well as the Knight of the One Hundred and Seventh Star were the contestants for this round, and after the amazing display by the Knight of the First Sun in the round just prior, the Knight-Monarch had mighty high expectations for this years jousting. </span></span><br>
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With the participants and their horses in place, facing the Knight-Monarch and with the ceremonial greeting of reaching for the First Sun, the Knight-Monarch started off the games with merely raising the sword in his hand and speaking a few words "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,128,255)">Let the Suns stand witness to your great display!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">". The sword was a fine-craft of ancient Kaster make, few traditionalist forgers existed left in the Kingdom, and therefore it was the only one of it's kind. The crowd, however, cheered flamboyantly and as loudly as a new-born Knight. With impressive roars in both cheering and taunting manners, the Knights had now taken positions and had commenced their charge. The Knight of the Fifth seemed to carry with him his lead, his horse brought him forth with unprecedented speed and the man's lance was as straight and zealous as any lance should. </span></span><br>
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With brutal determination, when the two passed one another at the center of the arena, the Knight of the Fifth sun managed to propell his lance with such finness, accuracy, and brutality that upon impact, the Knight of the One Hundred and Seventh sun was sent flying across half of the arena. The Arena roared to life after a seconds of suspence, and the Knight-Monarch himself stood upon his legs, applauding the performance of the Knight of the Fifth for an impressive display. However, as customary, the victor rode over to the loser and brought him back on his feet. The Knight of the One Hundred and Seventh sun, as a sign of brotherhood, congratulated the victor by raising the the Fifth's hand high up into the air and, if the crowd had been loud before, the spectators wrought out whatever they could from their lungs. The noise was so impressive, that the Knight-Monarch was taken aback by the people's sense of respect. He felt proud of his people, of the remnants of Kraster, he felt prepared for the righteous quest ahead of him.</span></span><br>
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However, whilst the Knight-Monarch pondered the future of his Crusader-State, the Victor escorted the knight of One Hundred and Seven through the arena's gates and into the sports stalls. Amongst the Knight-Princes' spectator ledges were talks and praise for the Knight-Monarch's institute. "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">That Knight of the Fifth, he was of the Knight-Monarch's personal Academy, was he not?</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">" </span></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">Aye,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">" Spoke Brunter, "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">That Knight was one of the Millennial Sun's candidates of the Third Ring. I'm impressed what the Knight-Monarch's institution can make of the son of a Blacksmith.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">". </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">That man is the son of a Blacksmith? Well, that certainly is impressive...</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">" responded Agmund. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">I guess I have to reorganize and consolidate my own academy's insitution</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"> when I return, then. But, at least for now, the tournament shall be my utter enjoyment. Speaking of that, my son will soon enter the arena, I believe it's just after this round.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">". Brunter responded with little but a nod, but there was no need for any further exchange. The two of them both thought that during these events, words were meaningless, the art of the joust was far more important to observe.</span></span><br>
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Match after match would end with a victor and a knight defeated. In the end, that was the nature of being a Stellar Knight. It is to gather victory, to gather honour, or rot in defeat and the lack of valour. With the entire world as you know it standing your witness, it was either to become the victor, the well decorated- or the defeated, a knight of few suns. Therefore the tournament, the participants from the Kingdom's every Academy, was the most serious thing they would ever come to experience. With the reward of the title of Millennial Suns Knight standing at the end of the long, challenging battle- it would be worth the expense. </span></span><br>
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Only many hours later did the tournament finally end, and with the display of the best thousand Knight candidates of the academies, the title finally rested with it's master: The Knight of the First Sun. After a long and straneous battle with the Knight of the Seventy-Seventh Sun who managed to overcome the Knight of the Fifth Sun, the Knight of the First Sun brought the victorious blow with his lance to square upon the opponents shield. However, the will of his solar steed, gifted to him by Knight-Prince Brunter, gave him the overbearing victory he needed. The Knight of the Seventy-Seventh Sun was sent flying and thanks to the sheer brute force of the Solar Steed, he fell unconcious. </span></span><br>
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"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,128,255)">With the thousand suns as our witness! I decree The Knight of the First Sun, Wilhelm Agertmund Burterbrant the winner! As per the will of the First Star, I will grant you the Title of Millennial Suns Knight and the land of which your affiliation desires!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">" As the day was brought to an end, and the tournament which would span from dawn until dusk, the people would return to their homes whilst the nobles and knights would spend their night discussing the future. </span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i>It has to be done, as in the will of the ancients, they decreed us to reconquer our land, and that we shall. </i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Those were the thoughts of Eleiss.</span></span><br>​</div></div>
				
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer paced about the guild hall. Since Mot and his men had been put under his watch until Freyr were to return and deal with them, he had been on a short fuse. Runa and even the common skal seemed to notice this and gave him a wide passage. He didn't mean to scare them or off-put them. There was enough to be done without the extra mouths to feed who would ask to station themselves at your front door. Rainer rubbed his temples.  It seemed the insanity of the week could only increase. He sat in his seat at the head table, overlooking the currently empty tables before him. Runa and himself had talked the night previous about what they might do with Mot and his men of Nazakal. For whatever reasons she seemed slightly unhinged. More so than her recent usual. He dared not ask as to why, not with so much going on. Rainer hung his head in exhaustion, then in a short fit of anger stood and smacked a plate off the table and into the guild hall doors. Had he done it a moment later, he would have hit Runa coming in with a silver platter.</span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Is this a bad time, Rainer?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">she hid behind the door to block any incoming utensils. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"No, no. Apologies</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000"> Runa. I have had difficulty maintaining my calm of late." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"We've noticed." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa walked to the head table and sat next to him, usually where Freyr would sit. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Are you alright? If you need to take a break from the madness I can..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"No Runa, I wouldn't ask you to take over by yourself. I'm fine. It's simply the matter of the men stationed in our walls. I wouldn't dare do anything with out Freyr's say so, but I can't stand them." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer flashed back to the night of their </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">arrival</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">. They came into port unannounced, heavily armed, and completely ignored Yorgrim's traditions as their leader blundered into the guildhall and spilled their plans without even a modest introduction. Rainer had barely stopped himself from lobbing his ax into Mot's head. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"You're not the only one who dislikes their presence here." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">she paused considering</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> her words, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">"But if it makes you feel any better, we did receive</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3"> word from Redania of Freyr and Ragnvaldr's safe arrival." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr laughed, partly out of exhaustion, partly out of relief, that their friends made it to Redania. One less thing to fret over. Runa gigged lightly as well. With her brother and Freyr gone, she had done her fair share of worrying herself. Rainer started to wonder how close the relationship between herself and the Hilmer actually was. </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Rainer glanced over to her. She had that look on her face when there was more of the story to tell.</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"Alright then, let it out while I'm in a good mood. What else is there to be added onto this headache?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa relocated the dining knife from within his reach before beginning.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"There is another envoy being sent to Yorgrim. Some place known as 'The People's Republic' are sending a small party to come engage in a possible trade alignment." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer was glad she took that knife away. He pinched the bridge of his nose. To add onto not only this 'cult's presence here, but people of a Republic as well seeking foreign trade, all with their Hilmer absent as well as their second hand diplomatic genius. Runa seemed to notice his displeasure and continued with a slight smile on her face. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"There is a silver lining to this mind you. They send a man, Audun, who apparently is a northerner hailing from Yorgrim." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer perked up at the mention of a man from Yorgrim coming. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"The name Audun. It seems familiar enough but I can't place it... Either way it should make matters much easier. Greeting a man of Yorgrim should go much smoother than that of a </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000"><i>cult</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer pondered the event, imaging how it would play out, each event of the matter. Thinking of it seemed to actually raise his spirits. He opened his mouth to speak but Runa seemed to read is mind. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">"I've already sent word to Redania to have Freyr and Ragnvaldr come home with haste as soon as they can. If we've heard that they've arrived, then they may even be on the return trip home depending on how their negotiations went. They should arrive just</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3"> as of before these men of The People's Republic do." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer's mind was racing. Suddenly things seemed to be picking up for them. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Runa, prepare for the Hilmer's return, as well as make ready for these, 'People's Republicans.' We don't want a re-encounter of what happened last time. This time, it'll go smoothly." </span></span></span></div>
				
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Legate Abbadon stood upon the northern gate's parapets looking out at the enemy army as it took up positions to siege the citadel. A look of contempt was on her face as she wondered if the Peace Summit at Gath would meet with success or if they would break down and end up only continuing the war. She didn't like the idea of having her fate and that of her men directly in the hands of a few politicians of whom it was likely that several were actually profiting from the war. It disgusted Abbadon to know that the fate of the nation, the people rested in the hands of so few. Her passion, her revenge burned with a fury and she would be hard pressed to let the politicians decide if she would indeed get revenge or not. It would be hers, <i>at any cost</i>.<br>
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<span style="color: #b3b300">"Thank you Senator,"</span> Laurentius said looking at the man who he had just gotten support from for a large reform bill. He looked around and admired the Plaza of Justice on which sat the three most important buildings in the Guild Lands; The large ornate Grand Guild Hall which held the Guild Council, opposite of that stood the Grand Cathedral which held statues and alters to each of the Divines, bot High and Lesser. Finally near the middle on one side stood the Guild Assembly building which was large and cylindrical and held the nation's legislature.<span style="color: #b3b300"> "Ahhh-"</span> was all Laurentius could manage as a sharp pain spread through his body. The assassin's blade struck again and again hitting him over and over. His screams became muffled and people ran in every direction as four other assassins cut down innocents and Senators alike. It was chaos as the plaza ran red with the blood of the people.<br>
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Councillor Sephorus' body was being loaded onto a ship bearing the colors of the Imperium for transport back to the Guild Lands. A raven had been dispatched earlier that morning just after his body had been found in his apartment, mangled and torn to shreds. What they could they had gathered up and placed in a carved wooden coffin befitting a man of his station and would be dispatching the ship at once. The matter had saddened Imperator Marcus had he had taken a liking to Councillor Sephorus and his tactful diplomacy. It was not quite yet being labeled an assassination for there had been signs of a break in but it would be decided shortly by the Imperial Intelligence Bureau also known as the Praestigia Cadiae. The matter was rough and the Imperator had shut himself in his study considering every possible outcome to this situation, none he liked but most were as likely as the next. Soon he would have his counsel and soon he would have to make a decision.<br>
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The "Armada" arrived in the capital of Redania. There were eight ships all of whom pulled into docks next to one another. It was going to be an interesting day as the delegations gathered together, talking among themselves of their journey, their cities and of what they hoped to accomplish in Redania. Though all fell silent at the sight of the Ivory Queen, her presence alone made most of them uncomfortable. Her dress shimmered in the soft light of the day, it was a short white dress, that matched her wide brimmed hat. Ivory was the color of both the dress and the hat, while she had a red decorative sash on her dress and a red ribbon on her hat. Her heels were white like the dress and her hair was black like coal but that did not diminish her one bit. Her innocent appearance would make anyone assume that she was actually the daughter of a Rivairan nobleman or maybe some rich patrician, for her dress was made of fine Orveisian silk.<span style="color: #ff4dff"> "Shall we?" </span>She turned facing the men and women representing their cities. They simply nodded in response and the banner men followed directly behind the Ivory Queen. Her banner was the tallest and largest, and was held at the front announcing to all the Bank was present. The seven of the cities fell in order behind that of the Bank with their delegation walking next to their's. It would be an interesting procession towards the Summer Palace, but it would be necessary. Time would only tell if the Redania's could manage the Bank and the Free Cities present or if they would buckle under the combined weight of the delegations present.<br>
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Okay so this is going to be a more informal update on the world than usual simply because I don't have the creative inspiration as should be abundantly apparent throughout my severely lacking post and for that I must sincerely apologize to everyone in this RP!<br>
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The war between Ryzhai and Kithara has hit its boiling point. Hundreds of thousands of men are now in their armies preparing to breach one million men each. Their armies are clashing all along the border but are not crossing over due to the numerically superior defensive. Think trench warfare to a degree. This has brought the region's trade and economies to a halt especially if they rely on these two.<br>
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Thalon and the Guild Lands are trading fire off and on but since the Battle as the Fields of the River Tyria neither wishes to meet in open field again. Though now the Thalonians are going to siege the Citadel of Understone which is massive, plenty of food inside and really a strategic error as three 100K each Orveisian armies, Guilder armies numbering 300K and 300K from the Guild's vassals are all moving north and at least a quarter will go to Understone. This is the preparations for an invasion of Auridon and Thalon proper.<br>
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Free City ambassadors have arrived in Redania, so has Councillor Ducainne from the Guild Lands.<br>
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Oh and as you might have noticed the High Councillor Laurentius and Councillor Sephorus were assassinated but not in this post were details of eight of the other Councillors being assassinated pretty much at the same time as well. Fun times... You can guess you did it but you are likely horribly wrong ( <img src="https://www.rpnation.com/media/emoticon1-winkingsmile.23677/full?d=1488655014" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="smile wink    ;)" data-shortname=";)"> )<br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12px">~ Königliche Akademie für Sonnenritter ~</span></i></b></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">It has been next to two millenia since the fall of Kasteros, the epic center and founder of all the knowledge that now exists within the borders of the former region. The knights of the Thousand Suns have come to called this region Kastos. And as the rightful rulers of Kastos, they declined no chance to take advantages away from their opponents and future enemies: the infidels. Bearing with them foreign faith and heresies from over-seas, the only rightful thought of mind for the rightful and zealous Knight-Monarch was to establish his dominance even before his crusade. The fact that the island of Millisolos, the last bastion of all Kasterian people.</span><br>
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The last step to his plan was the tournament, never before had outsiders been allowed the grace and ecstacy that was the art of the joust in it's most noble and well refined form. But far before this he had begun to bring forth from the darkness whatever chivalric order he could and, to great lenghts, he attempted to persuade them to participate in his holy plan. With great promises he gave them, but without going too far beyond bounds and limiting his own future ambitions. It would be only the fifth sun, Kaalas, which would prove whether his ability to gather people of his own kin to arms against unrighteous and distasteful fiends who valued not the wealth of their land. He promised them gold, prestige, valour, and a permanent place amidsts the hierarchy of the kingdom he would reforge. They would be his vassals, but they would be given grace and might within the kingdom of which knights may finally live as they should and compete as they'd be willing. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">It had been the Knight-Monarchs dream, for many years now, to make the lands beyond the mainland great and glorious once more- and he knew, that if the name of Kastor would arise again, reforged and reformed, the world would respect the lands beyond. He'd always smile upon his chivalric throne fit truly for none other than a king worthy of knighthood. From the great hall of Archeldeburg he'd overlook the great statues of his forefathers as they guard the lands of Millisolos from the treacherous infidelic beliefs and treacherous morals and nature. Thankfully, the greater tournament of the Königliche Akademie had remained undisturbed and untainted by the infidels, whom must've certainly felt their confidence drop at the sight of mere adolescents performing the finest battle techniques that they'd ever lay eyes upon. </span><br>
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Eleiss was pleased, he had seen the spirit of an infidel crash asunder at the sight of the might of the solar steed, and the precise performance of the heavy lances in the hand of fully clad jousters. They had seen the donning of the Millennial Suns Knight at the end of the ceremony, deep into the darkness of night. They had seen the belief and willingness of the people, their unity, their wills. And as he saw this, he reminded himself of his role- he had to become the Sun-Crowned for the sake of his people, for the sake of the future survival of chivalry and knighthood, but also order. He had heard of the beastishness of foreign nations and the many wars between countries and vassals alike all over the world. He was disgraced, not because he was affected, but because he knew that this has occured to the remnants of his ancient homeland- he knows that Kasteros is nothing but ruins, the once primordial city turned to dust.</span><br>
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He'd write further upon this, as he now sat on his office  at the height of the activity within his academy. The duties of the noblemen of the Thousand Suns was far more exhausting than many may think and because of this he was often occupied with the paperwork of not only his nation and people, but also the direct reports of knightly education and distinguishing ceremony requests. He was occupied far into the dark, and when the sun would finally dawn, he would sit just as he had before: pen in hand, embedded with work. Unlike many, he liked it, however. Brunter had always told him "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>You are my only brethren who'd ever expect to enjoy the duties of your position.</i></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">". Whilst Eleiss might not have felt joy, per say, it was more a sense of purpose- the longing for a goal to reach, and therefore he had composed a codex. clad in iron, reinforced with the armour worthy of a knight, and the symbol of the suns, the creation that he had composed, and granted him the title of "Knight-Librarian" was the Iron Biblicon. The Codex of Knightly Warfare. Standing as the most essential and central tool of teaching within the Kingdom, this Codex is the answer to the recent prowess and quick progress of Kingdom's knights. </span><br>
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And just when Eleiss the Librarian would close his book, sign his last paper, and lay his feather pen to rest, he was bemet by a single knock on the finely crafted oak door. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">Who knocks the oaken door?</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">" asked Eleiss with his rough, authoritative voice. In return came a much younger, more inexperienced, and finely cared for boy seemed to reply, in the most accurate of voices to his description: </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">I've come to inform you that the Second Ring is going to use the Erken Arena for chivalric practices.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff">". He heard the boy quickly step off and away from the door, scuttling down into the lobby and further into the door leading out to the grand hallway. </span></span><br>
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Eleiss looked back down, the sign of slight surprise rising upon his eyebrows. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff"><i>Had he ever admitted such a scuirmish boy into his academy?</i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff"> He felt matters needed to be further attended to within the morrow, however, for now, he concluded his letter for the suns with a single sentence. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0000ff"><i>And let it be said, throughout the world, that the men of former greatness have been reborn in the light of the suns.</i></span></span><br>
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And thus, it was now time for him to meet with Knight-Prince Brunter and Knight-Prince Archurus. After all, battle strategies had to be perfected to the letter, should they succeed this epic conquest.</span></span></div>
				
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Imperator Marcus looked across the table at the woman clad in armor. A small crown of gold upon her head and a smile on her lips. <i>Finally, it's over.</i> He thought to himself wondering if the past week of intense negotiations had been for the best, truly.<span style="color: #b30000"> "Your Majesty," </span>He said standing and holding his hand out before him across the table. The woman stood and clasped hand on his inner arm as they shook on their agreement. The paper would be bound by blood soon enough and the two would become one in time. The pair walked out the Castle which they had been in for nearly a week and the crowd erupted into joyous applause and excitement spread rapidly. Ravens were released to the capitals of neighboring states and as far south as Orveis to tell of this most joyous news, though to most it would not be such. Tidings of war would loom on the minds of most, and it would only be a brief time before swords clashed, arrows were loosed and blood spilled on the fields of battle. Two giants stood together, in friendship and as allies, to defend one another in their darkest times.<br>
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As the two stood taking in the warmth and joy of the people, their armies outside the city began to break camp as they would soon part ways for their separate campaigns. The woman, known as the <i>Northern Raven</i> turned to her counterpart and smiled once more.<span style="color: #0000ff"> "Imperator, I expect to see your son in Avenheim within two months. Or our progress here today will be off,"</span> She said, her voice cold and distant, only warranting a nod from the older ruler next to her. She had been ruthless in her rise to power, slaughtering her foes on the field and squashing the opposition at the Moot. She was a force to be reckoned with and a force that wished to unite the north for the greater good of all of Asvard's people. Her very existence gave credence to the power that was the High Marches, people bred for war, bred in the savage lands of the north. They were hardy, loyal to one another above all else and dedicated in their beliefs, good friends and terrifying enemies. For their power, Marcus admired them, their crafts were a welcome site as well, their bravery in battle second to only the gods, and their loyalty could never be bought with anything but honesty coupled with strength.<br>
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<span style="color: #b30000">"He will leave his current post and arrive in Aveheim no later than the First of Fire."</span> He said nodding to <i>the Raven</i> and looking at his people who were finally getting a powerful ally, one they could actually trust and one worthy of the attention of the Imperium. Together with the High Marches the Imperium would rebuild the Old and establish their foothold forever in history. As they spoke the raven carrying the fate of the alliance flew towards its destination. Soon, everything would fall into place.<br>
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The men escorting the Zhou envoy had not been informed of the state of affairs in the capital city. While the war was held at a stalemate the capital was being evacuated of the Imperial Family, most of the actual national government, and the military high command to the ancient Kagano Citadel in the north western mountains. The citadel boasted a full time garrison of nearly seventy-thousand veterans, state of the art canons imported from Orveis, several lines of defenses, a fully sustainable farming network and room to house the government should it be necessary in times of war. Never had the walls of Kagano Citadel been breached and this would not be the time for such a feat to happen. As they arrived at the Capital's northern gate, a man dressed in officer uniforms, denoting that he was a Shirei-kan or a Commander in the City Watch stepped towards the carriage and signaled for the guard to halt.<br>
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<span style="color: #336600">"In the name of the Dowager Empress of Clan Urag-"</span> he stopped as he reckonized the crest was the one that the Dowager Empress had a painting handed out to ever Commander of the City Watch to deliver a message. He bowed out of respect before stepping to the side and walking to the carriage window.<span style="color: #006600"> "Apologies Ambassador,"</span> He said bowing once again. <span style="color: #006600">"The Dowager Empress has been taken to Kagano Citadel about three days hard ride north-west of here." </span>He said handing a map to the driver of the carriage and signalling for some of his men do something. <span style="color: #006600">"I have been ordered by her Imperial Grace to have you escorted there at once."</span> the Commander said before turning and seeing some men disappear into the city gate and do as they were bid. <span style="color: #006600">"My men are fetching the Imperial Guard, you will be escorted by them to the Citadel,"</span> He said and soon nearly three dozen men on horses, clad in very fine armor, carrying pistols on their saddles, and lances in their hands, swords at their hilts came riding out and arrayed themselves into a column around the carriage. <span style="color: #006600">"Safe journey."</span> The Commander said before turning and saluting the Imperial Officer. She was a woman of average height, but had long brown hair and light honey eyes. Her armor was a bright silver that shone in the light, marked with a green tinted medal forming the emerald dragon that was the symbol of Ryzhai.<br>
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The Imperial Officer rode her horse up to the side of the carriage and offered nothing but a look of contentment. <span style="color: #00b300">"I am Sanbo Otoh Yukiro, Sanbo of the Third Imperial Guards Corp. Under the orders of the Dowager-Empress I am to escort you and your people to the Kagano Citadel." </span>She said before riding up to the front of the column. <span style="color: #00b300">"We make for Kagano!" </span>She said before taking the column at a face pace off towards their destination. It would be a few days hard ride there, but it was necessary they arrive quickly. Ryzhai had matters to discuss with the Zhou and any time wasted would cost more lives on the battlefield, time was precious and Sanbo Otoh would not waste a second if she didn't have too.<br>
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Following the battle nearly three weeks prior, Ryzhai had been on the defensive. This was only further coupled when the Twin Kingdoms of Hikari and Kage declared their intentions to support Kithara. They were not puppets to Kithara's throne, nor were they weak. They were several hundred miles off the coast and with their vast navy no coastal area of Ryzhai would be safe, nor would their trading vessels that could have outrun the Kitharan Navy's slower vessels. Their entry into the war threatened to bring more nations into the conflict. There had been a couple small naval battles on the Jade Sea, and that had resulted in the loss of several of Selanar's trading vessels that Kithara had targeted as revenge for not being invited to the "secret" summit that had been held. It was abundantly clear to the Kitharan Emperor that it would be only a matter of time before Selanar joined against them in open conflict.<br>
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Out of nearly a dozen nations that had been sent letters, only three were willing to send any kind of reply. The others simply shrugged it off and chose that their time would best be spent with one another than with a southern nation. The three that had agreed to send envoys however were the Kingdom of Estel, the Grand Principality of Roven and the Kingdom of Pellinal. Estel was sending their Queen, Roven their Marshal Militarium and Pellinal's King had decided to go himself and leave affairs to be run by his more than capable steward. The three were going to travel together aboard the ship <i>Divine's Charity</i> to the capital city of Thousand Suns. They would likely be arriving in a week or so if the weather continued to be favorable.<br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"><i>It was the sixth day of the sun and over 1100 people were starting to board there assigned ships to venture the new land. Starken soldiers were given the honor to find this land explore it. Teriq had managed to strike a succesfull deal with the western island nation to allow his expedition ships to dock in there ports as a checkpoint, as long as they paid the toll which every expedition and supply ships would be equipped with the necessary funds. The man that was appointed by Teriq was a Starken naval captain named 'Orion' who had sailed the seas for more than 9 years patrolling the republic sea territories and hunting pirates. He had gladly accepted the challenge and promised to bring succesful results. After 7 hours of preparations and getting the crew members and passengers, the fleet finally set off to the </i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"><i>Borean Kingdom of Vuln.</i></span></span></span><br>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i>The fleet docks at a large city port and pay there first toll. They then started buying extra provisions for they don't know how long this journey will take. A day passes and they set off for the new lands</i></span></span></span><br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Kai would nod quietly as one of the Commanders of the City Watch explained the new course of the trip they had too take. "<span style="color: #59b300">Of course sir, thank you for not turning us away I wish you folks safety in the current conflict.</span><span style="color: #404040">" Smiling as the officer walked away, he'd be greeted by the cold look from the Imperial Officer who'd be his chaperon to the Citadel the Dowager Empress was at, nodding to her respectfully and quietly listen as she gives her name and orders before replying. "</span><span style="color: #59b300">Understood Ma'am.</span><span style="color: #404040">" And simply leaning back within his carriage, opening a small book and continuing to read.</span><br>
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The ride towards the Citadel was indeed a hard ride, Otoh pushing the horses and soldiers to get too the Citadel quickly and with much speed, all the while Kai remained calm, continuing to think over within his head what he would say to the Dowager Empress if she asked him any questions, writing up a header too a possible reply letter from the Empress to His Imperial Majesty, leaving the remaining of the page blank to possibly write down her statement. As he finishes writing he'd glance up too the sound of Otoh riding up to the coach window and looking in, informing him they'd be arriving within the Citadel by the end of the night. Kai nodded, smiling softly at her "</span><span style="color: #59b300">Thank you for letting me know M'lady, I must also thank you for graciously guiding me too my destination, I am truly honored by your service.</span><span style="color: #404040">"</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Days were growing ever closer, and the depth of night seemed to bring with it an ever increasing supply of even greater stars than ever before- Eleiss saw it as a great sign, but in truth, it had been a mighty disappointment. Whilst those he had hoped for came, they came in even fewer numbers than he'd ever anticipate. It would seem that the once great mighty of Kastorian knights had withered away, and what little prestige remained amongst the world would've had to be taken from the islands of their ancestry.</span></span><br>
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Eleiss pondered quite quickly, for at this very moment, the abassadors of the few whom did accept his requested assistance would arrive to his halls- The greater halls of the Millennial Suns Order. He had managed to prepare the people of his nation, since their birth, for the common battle, and it was almost about time for the tides to turn. The students and the knights of his lords had gathered, great armies supplied and ready for battle and these battleplans had been thoroughly researched and discussed for more than five generations. Eleiss felt the burden of command against his shoulders, but the plate of his armour had prepared him; strenghtened his body and determination. It was for this very moment that his ancestors did not faulter, they did not give up, and instead taught the art of the sword, the shield, the armour, the lance, and the great chivalry to their offspring.</span></span><br>
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It was the ripe time for the taking of the fruit which had been in growth for the last two millenia, and he would rather see the sky forever-dark, rather than lose this chance for retribution. The people would finally serve their proper masters, and they will give in, with time.</span></span><br>
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But all toughts were suddenly, very abruptly, cut short. Three individuals brought themselves down the dimly lit corridor, at their helm were two knights of Primarch status, assigned guards to one of the last remaining holy locations in the eyes of the Thousand Suns. One would realize this, for when the sky turns dark, and the thousand suns' piercing light shines like the beacon which drives the world onwards, this place, formerly the known as the Locomata, was the one place where, through the coloured glass, the mechanation of the suns were given form to the human eye.</span></span><br>
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But instead of focusing his gaze upon this great wonder, he instead greeted his newly arrived visitors with a Kastorian gesture of good faith, by placing his hand over his left shoulder. He continued, as he greeted, to reach out his hand to each guest and shake it welcomingly. "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #0059b3">Ah, I greet you now with the kindest of regards! It is of utmost honour that I hold you here, and it is with the utmost respect that I wish for you to have experienced a most pleasant journey here!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"</span></span><br>
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<b>The old palace, Wamego</b><br>
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<span style="font-size: 12px">The sun lays a warm finger upon the Baohainess' forehead. She looks youthful for her age with skin, perfectly smooth and almost wrinkle free. Her balcony was forged from stone bricks and all around her were the buildings of the people, her people. She sees the citizens of Baohai as her own children and would sooner die than allow something horrid to befall them once again.</span><br>
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Her long, well-kept nails tap against the stone surface of the railings of her balcony. Her mind is aloft with hellish visions and dastardly deeds performed by their former oppressors. Many of her people had forgotten or simply choose not to worry over the past their ancestors were subjected to. She is not many of her people however and chooses to keep the stories vivid in her mind. </span><br>
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The city around the palace is one of industry. It doesn't scream of commerce or residence but of productivity. It's the city that holds the barracks and a large supply of weaponry for the men. Warehouses and healthily wide roads help to warden off the city into neat sectors and those neat sectors into even neater lots. The occasional trail of smoke comes from the chimneys of a handful of factories that work with heavier metals, fabrics, flesh or even the dead.</span><br>
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To the people of Baohai, burning the deceased was an act of utmost respect. During many of their winters the dead had been uncovered, undressed and consumed so that the living may live another day. This occurred mostly during the first reborn hold but was still performed every now and then when food supplies were dwindling. To guarantee that the dead were not dishonoured, they were burned. Their corpses would turn to ash and their ash would be placed in urns for the family to keep or across the streets to signify that they were at one with the nation they died serving.</span><br>
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The Baohainess blinks slowly, her almost golden eyes now glassed over from the light of day. She turns around in a hurry and returns inside the palace. Two of her guardsmen close the doors behind her and begin to follow her until she is in the company of the privy council. "</span><span style="color: #b35900"><span style="font-size: 12px">Baohainess, you're as radiant as Aurea herself.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" comments one of her advisers. He appears to be an old man with blonde hair and a squarish face. His stomach's round and protrudes well past the level many mark as healthy. Her other advisers begin to bow in her presence before she waves them to stop. She clears her throat and asks them, "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">What news do you bring for me on this morrow?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" </span><br>
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Her words are spoken fast and without any hesitation. She's impatient to hear their news and is secretly hopeful they discovered more Dacolite fugitives. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">Baohainess, your majesty, we've found two Dacolites and unfortunately a vein of heresy amongst a mountain colony. If the grand inquisition were to discover such a thing it would be harmful for our reputation.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" Another of her advisers speaks up. This one is a woman in her mid thirties. Her hair is a dark brown, her skin a ghostly white and her eyes light green. "</span><span style="color: #8000ff"><span style="font-size: 12px">What sort of heresy are we speaking of? Cultists? Sacrificial morons?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" The advisers look amongst each other before the elderly man answers her question. "</span><span style="color: #b35900"><span style="font-size: 12px">They're worshippers of the celestial divines. They're already under custody and being beaten with stones by the lower class of the area. The Dacolite fugitives are being brought here for your.. Bathing habits.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><br>
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It isn't common knowledge that the queen of Baohai has Dacolite prisoners bled out in her bathing chambers. Her council, royal guards and representative of the church are the only to know of this. The news would be likely to cause some civil unrest if leaked and believed. The Baohainess smiles before placing her hands together. Her posture is lost in a moment of glee but regained once her common sense and queenly manners return to her. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">Wonderful, is there anything else amiss?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b35900">Not as far as we know. The stocks of wood and supply levels of food are at a sustainable level and we should make it through the next winter with great ease. Our people seem somewhat happy but are working themselves sick as usual. Might I suggest a premature holiday to allow them rest? Perhaps a day of rest in honour of the higher divines such as Therras and Mareus-,</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" Her adviser is yet to finish his sentence before she interrupts him, "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">You forgot to thank Iridus. She is what allows us to receive the harvested berries to turn to wine.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" He feigns ignorance and laughs at her mention of a forgotten deity "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b35900">It appears I did. How forgetful of me. Perhaps it's my age finally taking a toll on me. The holiday period is a go however?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" He takes a step toward the Baohainess as she mulls over his suggestion. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">Yes. It will take place on the 18th day of the sun. It will be to all the higher divines with honourable mentions to the lesser.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" '</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #8000ff">The lesser like my lord Rening</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><i>.' </i></span><span style="font-size: 12px">She turns away from them and makes her way upstairs.</span></div>
				
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The soldiers moved in two columns towards their eventual destination over the horizon. The Legion streamed along with their Orveisian counterparts marching instep together as if one. A sight to behold, the finest warriors of Orveis shoulder to shoulder with those of the Guild Lands. It would have been enough to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies a century earlier, even a month, since the assassinations of most of the Guild Councillors, many Senators, several Legates and dozens of other influential people the nation had been on the verge of disarray. Well until Abbadon had declared a military government in the wake of the deaths, until the war was over a Triumvirate would rule the Guild Lands. Legate Abbadon would represent the Military, while also being the de facto head of the nation. Councillor Rhegan would lead the Guilds in this dark time, and finally a woman of cloth would represent not only the clergy but also the common citizens, High Oratess Adeline Varmaur. A tenuous peace had been established to hold the fabric of the Guild Lands together until former High Councillor Ducainne returned and could resume her station as per protocols.<br>
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The war had continued and the Peace Conference in Gath had ended on the same day the assassinations took place. The delegations both were slaughtered with each side blaming the other for what had occurred. The Thalonian King had been killed and so had his three sons, his daughter who was just eighteen survived her attack with only scratches and would be succeeding her late father to the throne of Thalon shortly, her first act was to be continuing the war to get revenge for the deaths of her brothers and her father, also for he lives of the soldiers lost at the Battle of the Fields of the River Tyria. The end had been in the grasp of each side, and the shadows had come forth and drowned the cries for peace to the point that it was now dangerous to voice a desire for an end to the war.<br>
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Atlas sat on the balcony of his townhouse, looking at the frost roses he had brought with him from the Imperium. They looked like roses, but were shades of blue, and had what appeared to be frost on the tips though it was just a growth common to the flower. They were extremely rare, only traded on the black market, and were only found in the Imperium, most of which were in the Imperial Gardens.Most believed them to be a simple myth, though here they would likely thrive, soaking up the humid air, pleasant climate, and favorable light. One in particular was to be a gift to someone the Prince appreciated and to the one person he looked forward to meeting sooner than later, for there were matters to be discussed of importance. He turned and looked at the servant girl who had been standing there without a word so as to not disturb her lord. <span style="color: #ff4dff">"Out with it," </span>He said coolly though all of his staff knew full well that he did not mean personal offense, he was irritable and the one thing that made him on edge the most, <i>family</i>. The letter the girl was holding was clearly from his father, and few things were important enough for his father to send a courier. She stepped forward and handed him a message, no words to be said. He gently took the letter and offered the girl a smile as he calmed himself,<span style="color: #ff4dff"> "You may go,"</span> He said his voice a bit warmer as he realized how cold he was being.<br>
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You are to wed the Princess Ysolde of the High Marches to seal an alliance between her mother's Kingdom and ours. Set sail within five days of getting this and arrive there in their capital no later than the First of Fire. The Imperium is counting on you. May the gods guide you.</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #404040">The crimson cloak Muros wore flapped in the wind as he walked across the muddy field, towards the midpoint between the siege camp and the city. It was midday and the sky was filled with light-grey clouds that blocked the sun. He was followed by a bodyguard of four elite warriors and two bowmen that stayed behind. When he reached the meeting point he waited, unable to see the only surviving rebel lord, Kyrex. After a brief moment of waiting the gates of the city opened and let through a small group of men in blue cloaks carrying blue banners. The group approached on foot, and was consisted of six warriors and Kyrex, who wore his bronze armor.</span><br>
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 He was a short, stout man with snow white hair and a long beard. As they approached the meeting point Muros shouted out to the rebels, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"Some could see your choice of wearing blue as going against the gods themselves." </span><span style="color: #404040">Kyrex smiled and stopped a couple feet away from Muros, </span><span style="color: #0000b3">"Blue is simply a color, it's not as if I am wearing water." </span><span style="color: #404040">Muros nodded, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"Indeed. Now, let's get down to business. I am well aware you have the supplies to keep this siege lasting for a good amount of time, and I am sure by now you've realized that there is no way you can win, as I can easily raise 50,000 more soldiers. As such I would like to negotiate your surrender" </span><span style="color: #0000ff">"Oh? And how long will these terms last? I'd prefer not to end up like the other rebels, in a couple of years." </span><span style="color: #404040">Muros frowned, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"The rest of your short life, of course. Here are my terms, your life and freedom will be spared, however you will be stripped of all titles and become an ordinary citizen." </span><span style="color: #404040">Kyrex thought for a moment, before replying, </span><span style="color: #0000ff">"Not good enough. I'd prefer to keep my well earned land." </span><span style="color: #404040">Muros smiled, everything was playing out as he had originally expected it to, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"There's no way I can let you keep an entire island after you have rebelled against me twice. You may keep your title as a noble, and you will be given an estate on this island, however you will not be able to keep this island." </span><span style="color: #404040">Kyrex chuckled, </span><span style="color: #0000ff">"This island is small and poor, I want a large estate in Dum Bothidian and all of my current riches." </span><span style="color: #404040">Muros crossed his arms, looked back at his bodyguard, then spoke, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"Very well. You will concede defeat and this island back to the High Kingdom of Perison, keep your titles as a noble, and be given a large estate in Dum Bothidian, and keep all of your current wealth. I expect you and your men to leave the city by nightfall, tomorrow. We will transport you to your estate." </span><span style="color: #404040">Kyrex smiled back at Muros, </span><span style="color: #0000ff">"No, give me a map and I will find it myself. I will return to Dum Bothidian on my own ship." </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"Fine." </span><span style="color: #404040">After a brief moment of staring each other down, they turned and returned from where they had both came, </span><span style="color: #ff8000">"I want ships ready to follow Kyrex's ship and make sure he sails straight to Dum Bothidian. Prepare the rest of the men to occupy Dum Korithia." </span><span style="color: #404040">Muros said to his new second-in-command, one of the elite warriors that had followed him, Orion, as they walked back to the siege camp.</span></div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Gawking ravens that made their home in the eastern tower flew in circles like a hunter over its prey. Each danced intricately with the oncoming gales as if listening to its soft words about what was to come. The night's embrace gleamed with lunar light, making the feathers of these clever creatures shine like black metal, and the tower that they called their home, shimmering as if made by silver. The proceedings of various delegations where now commencing in the juxtaposing golden building of the Summer Palace. Tonight was the night that meant the most for all the powers in Redania. The Ivory Queen, The High Councilor, and the Prince, all present in the capitol city of Montrequienne. All that was left was the Orvesian's and some pretenses of war, which fortunately both weren't present. Leliana came forth from the looming building clad in her light violet dress. She stepped into a carriage and rested easily on its soft silky cushions inside. She had a few scrolls with her: messages, invitations, referendums, all that sort and as the ride towards the home of Sentator Watermore went on slowly, she read each with tact. As the head of the Intelligence Bureau, she needed to know everything, especially on an event such as this. The senators from far and wide grew tiresome of what was occurring, instilling their individual faith on the young Chancellor. They also wished to know what was happening as well, hounding the Nightengale of what was to come. She had her agents watch the envoys carefully, all in the guise of guards, workers and different sorts. Her eyes had to be open, tonight was the night to not be blind. When the carriage finally arrived at the elegant home of her old friend, the Nightengale relaxed to see her dear friend once more. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"Cassandra!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She greeted, as the Senator of Nevarra entered to join the assassin agent. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"It is good to see you my friend, how is Nevarra fairing in your absence?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"It is doing well, which is surprising to say the least! Haha!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She quipped as the two shared a good laugh. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"How are the Crows? Found anything interesting as of late?" </span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"The duke of Berrymore is doing quite great with his exercise regiment. In three to four weeks or so, he'll shed quit a considerable amount of fat."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana teased sarcastically. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Thats not what I meant Leliana. How is everything?"</span></span> <br>
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Leliana finished laughing, then her solemnity surfaced. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"Its surprisingly going well, but the delegations with the Ivory Nation hasn't even started yet since your here yourself. I have caught wind that Rodrick visited the former High Councilor, passed on from an agent of mine who watched Seraphine in the guise of a nun. The two exchanged lovely words, I heard."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She replied with sarcasm. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"My agent also informed me about the alliance with Yorgrim, it seems our Irisviel is to kind yet again to make the hardened choices."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She continued with the last part sprinkled with lightened humor.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"I see... This means no trade agreement with the High Marches." </span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"Didn't you oppose it in the Congregation Cassandra?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Of course I did, but not before we were informed that the Imperium allowed it. I have my second guesses I must admit, but I stand behind our Chancellor nonetheless. She knows what she is doing and I have confidence in her, especially in these trying times. What else have you learned Leliana?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"Well, the Imperium has formed an Alliance with the High Marches, maybe that is why they are allowing it. It is odd, I must say. Those two powers were at each other's throats over land rights for quite a long time but now they are working together. I have my agents working as servants for the Prince but I haven't caught wind of their progress."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"We could always just ask him, Leliana. What if he finds out your spying on him."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"He won't, my spies aren't dumb enough to peruse his things so openly nor would they do it altogether. They are subtle, give us at least that credit Cassandra. And even if they are caught they'll rather die then confess who they are employed to. We're not like the assassins that killed the councilors in the Guild Lands. To be quite frank, they are no where near being called as such. What they did dishonors us all." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">Leliana grunted, especially at the last part.</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"They were killed either way."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"But not in the same way a true assassin would. Subtlety is our bailiwick; secretive killing. What they did was a massacre, something in which is the polar opposite of assassination. If I had found out it was that easy to thwart the Guild Lands, I would have suggested it to Irisviel long ago."</span></span><br>
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The Nevaran Senator rolled her eyes and Leliana laughing at the reaction. The two then grew quiet and sat in comfortable silence in the carriage. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"We're nearing the palace."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The Senator quietly whispered. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #0080ff">"Morrigan probably already arrived hours ago, she was eager to join from what I heard. This is what she calls 'fun' I could only imagine what her hobbies are like. Hopefully everything will go well."</span></span><br>
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The Empire of Zhou, you trade partner and close ally wishes to formally request that you allow our troops permission to cross through your territory and vise-versa with your troops. As such we wish to support your allies the Ryzhai Empire in the coming war and would like to ask that if they refuse our support at first to speak with them upon our behalf.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Are you serious?" </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr nodded, barely able to contain his smile. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"That's amazing!" </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Runa tackled Freyr in a bear hug, almost knocking him to the study floor. He expected</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"> them to rejoice over the news with Redania, but this was a little much. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300">"You should've seen him there with the Lady Irisviel. He spoke with a power that managed to sway her to our side. Us, over those 'high and mighty' High Marches. She even has made plans to visit Yorgrim's plentiful lands. He's a real charmer." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Ragnvaldr laughed heartily. A the mention of Irisviel, Runa released Freyr, her face an extra shade of pinkish. The mention of the High Marches resurfaced his thoughts he had been mulling over since</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"> their departure from Redania. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Good on you Freyr. For being probably the most peaceful Hilmer ever, you seemed to have taken charge rather nicely." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer winced, leaning back in his chair. The caretakers had patched him up well enough, though he resisted their orders to try and rest. A futile thing, to order the Asger to rest when there was work to be done. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Really you all, it wasn't anything much. I managed to establish an alliance with Redania, and now with The People's Republic. We've allies now." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300">"Allies indeed. Redania is a strong trade partner. As for this republic of the people... well you saw Rainer getting his hide tanned out there." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Rainer attempted to stand, then cursed and slid back into his seat regretting the decision</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"I'll have you know I won that fight Ragnvaldr, or were you too stunned to have seen it?" </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300">"Humph, more like too deep in my cups. Your fight started out as if you'd be </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,0)">given a</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300"> swift execution. Rather boring in actuality." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr muffled a laugh. Ragnvaldr was happily slinging everything he had at Rainer, who remained unable to kick him in the teeth for it. Despite winning, he had taken quite a beating from the legate. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Brother, play nice. Freyr we're proud of you. This is truly a sign of good tidings to come." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Indeed I've had enough of all these envoys for lifetime or two. You with me Freyr?"</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr hesitated. All of Yorgrim had heard the rumors of the High Marches campaign to unite the north under </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><i>their </i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">banner. It only seemed to bring about more rumors. Even Freyr had seemed to believe them for the most part. Now after his long time of thought on the matter, he grew more and more curious as to these possible enemies, if they were enemies at all. Freyr had given the good news, now for the news they probably weren't wanting to hear. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Actually... I've been thinking." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">His friends cocked their heads in concern. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><i>I've been thinking </i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">was a phrase that usually meant there was still more to be said. Usually not good things to be said. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"On the trip back from Redania, I had a lot of time to sort though my thoughts. I think... I think I aught to go and see these 'High Marches' for myself." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">A moment of silence. They all stared at Freyr, checking</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"> his seriousness. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Ha! Good one Freyr." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer laughed nervously.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Nice of you to pull such pranks on a wounded man. Come now, tell us what's really on your mind." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr turned to look his friend in the eyes. His expression hammered in the fact he was completely</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"> serious. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300">"Freyr... You can't be serious. We just got back from Redania with their alliance and the newly forged alliance with The People's Republic. Don't strain the chains after just being pulled form the flame." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"I must know for myself. We've all been taught from being small skal children that the High Marches would go to war with us over a peaceful alliance, and it seems that other nations have similar rumors to believe. Even Sola believed the matter to be true. I'm not so sure. I have to prove or disprove these rumors for myself. You all must trust in me." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">The  four of stood, along with Rainer slumping in his chair, in silence. Runa wouldn't meet his eyes. Rainer's gaze remained unbroken on the Hilmer's face, trying to pick through Freyr's mind. Ragnvaldr opened his mouth to argue numerous times, only to be at a loss for words. They remained in utter quiet for what seemed like forever.</span></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Well... if you're going to do something stupid without me, you might as well count me in." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer forced himself to stand. He patted where the wound was to show he was up to the task despite his injury. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"No, Rainer. You're in no condition..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Same with me Einar." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa leaned on the round table across from him. Her gaze quieted the Hilmer rather quickly. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"No way you're going on such a long journey without Yorgrim's brains, not to mention currently most capable warrior..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Pardon?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"... at your side. You're not going with out us. End of story." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr was speechless. His friends still managed to surprise him. Freyr couldn't help but grin at his friends willingness to follow him. They smiled back, Rainer loosing balance for a split moment and immediately dismissing it. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"We're being guided by three of Yorgrim's most insane. Still..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Ragnvaldr looked at their determined expressions. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"I suppose I'll have to support you. Considering we can't leave Yorgrim completely without intelligence, I volunteer to stay behind and make sure everything is in order." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Ragnvaldr sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"Seems I'll be drinking heavily for the rest of the season..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">The three laughed as Ragnvaldr walked out of the study and headed to his room in the guildhall. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Well my friends. It seems we've a lot to do in preparation." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Verily. I'll round up some Drengr and Valkyries who'd be willing to join us." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"I'll send word to the High Marches of our envoy heading their soon. Should I tell them all of us are coming?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"Tell them the Hilmers of Yorgrim come to see what the rest of the north is like and possibly create friendly relations. Take no chances in your choice of words." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">The two of them scurried off, Rainer in more of a hobble. Rainer leaned on the round table of his study. There was much to be done. He knew he was taking a huge gamble, but Yorgrim had gotten nowhere remaining neutral. He already had two allies at their backs. If he could find a way to resolve the matter of the High Marches peacefully, maybe even make friendly alliances with them, a united North by the two major powers could be influential in this diplomatically inspired world. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"To unite the North under one banner... There is wisdom in those words. Under what banner is the real question." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr paused, thinking of a united, peaceful North. 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Atlas moved swiftly down the corridors of streets toward the Summer Palace. His guards were in a tight formation around him as it was dark and while the streets were lit, their lights glowing softly causing shadows to dance happily across the streets, it meant that anyone could be lurking not far from them posing a risk to the Prince's life. He was not going to be waiting for a response from the Supreme Chancellor, the matter at hand was incredibly important and if he was to succeed he had to have an audience with her before the next day. The guards with him were loyal to him above all else, not to his father, and just before leaving to seek out Lady Irisviel they had slaughtered those guards who were loyal to the Imperator. Atlas... wished to <i>defect</i>. He couldn't remain a Prince of the Imperium as that would mean his fate would be sealed to be married to some Northern Princess whom he did not know and doubted he would ever love.<br>
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They passed by the Grand Cathedral and soon they approached the Summer Palace. A thud and the sound of metal on metal erupted from the small group as one of his guard's had been felled by an arrow and another was battling a would be assassin or kidnapper. It mattered not as their mission was the Palace. <span style="color: #00b3b3">"Get His Majesty to that Palace!"</span> Cried the guard who was taking on another shadowed figure. The group began to sprint, their armor rattling and Atlas' cloak fluttering in the wind. More arrows, though most only hit armor or shields not striking home, on their targets, another guard broke off to delay the figures that had bypassed the other one. The gilded gates of the Palace came into clear sight when another volley of arrows brought down three of the remaining eight guards. Five and the Prince continued running now at more of a sprint, or as close to one as they could considering the armor. <br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 24px">R</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">ainer paced in his wing of the guildhall, inspecting various pieces of armor and weapons that adorned his armory. He fixed anything that seemed out of place with meticulous attention to detail. His side ached less and less every day. Rainer had been resting whenever Freyr noticed him up and sent him off. Whenever he got the chance though, he couldn't help being up and doing various tasks. He'd even cleaned the entire main hall which tended to be his least favorite chore. Besides, being active allows the blood to flow and help you heal. At least that was Rainer's excuse.  He really couldn't help being the least  bit excited for the trip to the High Marches. The others seemed nervous about the the whole ordeal, and Runa had been trying to talk him out of going because of his wound. Rainer however wanted to see this place and meet with those he might clash steel with. That and he wanted to explore like Ragnvaldr had. Rainer hardly cared if he came back alive. He just wanted to get out of the walls every now and then.</span></span></span><br>
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A knock on his door startled him out of his thoughts. He grabbed his tunic and slid it on. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"It's open and I'm presentable." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa poked her head in. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"You should be resting like Freyr ordered." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Eh, armor looked off. Couldn't make myself leave it like that." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"You just want a reason to be up." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Verily." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer motioned her in. Runa stepped in taking in her surroundings. Rainer's wing wasn't much. There was the armory you walked in to, a stairwell that lead to his chamber, and a small living area just under that. Heck there was just one little bookshelf and a table with a few chairs there anyway. Humble and full of weaponry. Just the way he liked it. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"You've got quite the place here. Cozy." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"It works well enough for me. Now then, if you're here to convince me not to go..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Don't worry soldier boy, three times clearly didn't do the trick. I'm not here to waste my breath trying again." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">He raised a brow. Runa actually seemed troubled. Well, more than her usual as of late. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Well out with it then. I have important not-resting to do." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer smiled, trying to lighten the mood. Despite his obvious charm, charisma, smooth talking, and good looks, these one-on-one conversations weren't his strong spot. Guess it came with the spear-wielding maniac job description. He motioned her over to the table and chairs. They sat opposite each other, Rainer's feet up on the table. He could tell something was troubling her. Runa's usual posture sunk, her usual calm smile replaced with a borderline frown. </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"What's on your mind kid?" </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Runa scowled at him. </span></span></span><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Might I remind you I'm a year older than you." </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"We're not all that elderly at a ripe ages of 25 and 26. Besides, with a frown like that, you look like a skal girl who lost her pup." </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Runa sighed, her rich brown hair falling in strands over her face. She looked at Rainer. He might have been fooled by the firelight, but she almost looked like she was on the verge of tears. </span></span></span><br>
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"Rainer I'm scared about this trip. After everything we've heard about the High Marches, how terrible they could be, it doesn't seem right to walk in the front doors and expect them to be peaceful." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer was almost stunned. He thought 'scared' wasn't in Runa's dictionary. Not only that, but the fact she came to him to talk about this over Freyr or Ragnvaldr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Now look, Freyr wouldn't try to go to the High Marches, let alone be so open about it to us, if he didn't think it would be a good idea. We've got to trust in him to lead us down the right paths." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer thought that sounded pretty stupid. Like it was stated, not very good at this one-on-one stuff, especially not topics like this. Runa wouldn't meet his eyes. Rainer could see the gears moving, considering her words. They sat in silence for a short while, which only enforced the idea that Rainer had said something wrong. Runa managed a small laugh, though it came out broken. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Hey... stupid question, but how would you tell someone you loved them? </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">Truly</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3"> loved them?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Now she was treading into waters Rainer knew nothing of. He had always made his role as Asger above everything. There was one time as a young skal child Rainer thought he had fallen in love for five minutes with a rather </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"><span style="font-size: 14px">bosomy Valkyrie, but other than that he was rather clueless on the matter. She glanced up at him, her face a bright shade of pink in the firelight. </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Uh... I don't know. Just do what you women do and make him smitten with you. Tell him you fancy him or something. Why are you asking the spear maniac for love advice?" </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Runa turned quickly. She was starting to remind him of those women who tripped over themselves for Freyr. </span></span></span><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"N..No reason. Just thinking on the matter is all." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa stood quickly. She smiled reassuringly, though Rainer could see the embarrassment in it. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"You've been a great help really. Sorry to bother your 'resting.' I'll be off." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I uh.." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">She hurried off before he could get another word in, shutting the door with a hurried slam. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Right then, good talk Runa." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">That was probably the oddest and shortest conversation he had ever had with Runa. She'd never come to him with matters like this before. Rainer glanced over to a mirror. He could see the gears in his own head turning. He smiled as the pieces clicked. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"My old friend, You'd better watch out for Ragnvaldr's wrath when this comes to pass." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer slouched back into the chair and slipped into sleep, his stupid smile still plastered on his face.</span></span></span></div>
				
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<span style="font-size: 12px">The Baohainess ascends her stone stairwell to the third floor of the already high palace. The third floor holds her royal chambers, living space, a lobby and guest suites. These floor, though only meant for royalty, was shared with her field marshal and seventeen year old daughter. The Baohainess' shoes make faint clacking sounds as they press against the floor and propel her forwards. Inside the lobby of the floor stands her field marshal Shun Xiang. He places a fist over his heart and smiles politely to the queen.</span><br>
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"</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000">Baohainess Yuilhanna. Don't you look beautiful today and for some reason.. Happy. What news have your ears received to spark such joy?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" The field marshal's lips bend into a smile at the obvious glee that was eating away at the Baohainess. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">Dacolites! They found more. It's just so..</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" She breaks into giggling and places her hands on his shoulders. She appears more comfortable and at ease in his presence. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000">Dacolites huh? Speaking of Dacolites, it appears that our list of trade partners is short and our list of allies is even shorter. Were you aware that we couldn't withstand a full scale land invasion from almost any of the foreign filth that lies to our east?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" The field marshal has clearly been worried about the matter however, the Baohainess isn't and doesn't wish to have her current joyous mood stolen from her so suddenly. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">Must you ruin my fun like this, Shun? Does it pain you to see me happy or is it that you're not the one to make me happy that gets to you more</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #5900b3">?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><br>
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The field marshal mulls over her comment and chooses his next words wisely. He is no fool and that is exactly how he gained his position and how he gained his relationship with the Baohainess. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000">Your happiness could never pain me, but it is the happiness of those who make you sorrowful that pains me. While you smile over your triumph, I worry over those who share this island with us and those from across the seas.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" He places a hand on the Baohainess cheek and kisses her forehead. This wasn't a hard feat to perform given her height of five'two. Compared to her, the field marshal was a giant of a man. He was six'one and often wears high boots to give him an extra two inches. The Baohainess smiles and turns away from him heading to her bathing chambers. </span><br>
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Only a few paces from the door, the field marshal calls out to her, "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000">Yuilhanna! Has your </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000"><i>petty</i></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #b30000"> council heard news from our ambassador? Or is he yet to arrive on dominion shores?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" The Baohainess opens the doors to the bathing chamber and calls to him over her shoulder "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #8000ff">Ask them yourself. You have legs and fists, that should be enough to persuade them to speak with you.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #00b300">Water, water and for a change some more gods' damned water! Will we ever reach the dominion or shall I begin to write my will out here aboard this terrible vessel of timber and iron?</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" The Ambassador had only been on the sea for two weeks and was already sick of the constant rocking. He suffers from chronic sea sickness and was unaware of this condition until he was aboard the ship and far enough away from the harbour for the crew to remain committed. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #808080">If I was you, I'd keep me 'ead in a book and me book in me lap. Then again, I ain't you so there ain't no way to tell exactly what you's gonna do from 'ere to there.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">" A cannon operator or 'powder pusher' places his hand on the back of the ambassador. The ambassador's clothes and skin condition was a stark contrast to that of most naval workers. This cannon operator was no exception to the rule. The ambassador groans and turns on his heels, heading up the stairs to a small walk way. This walk way leads directly to his quarters which are located above the captain's quarters. All Baohaian flag ships were specially designed to carry any official members and were armed to the teeth to ward off any pirates or even fight their way through enemy barricades.</span><br>
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Ambassador Dathleen closes the door to his temporary quarters behind him. He makes his way over to the large bed covered in many animal furs where he sits on the edge of the wooden frame. He sighs aloud and places his face in his hands. Before departure they said the voyage should take less than a month but time on this vessel passed so slowly.</span><br>
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Dathleen was sure he had spent at least a month, maybe even two on this vessel as they sailed 'aimlessly' around the Southern sea. The ship was making great time, especially for one of its size. Dathleen lays back on his bed and stares at the ceiling. Dathleen wasn't a bad looking individual at all and was clearly influenced by the Dacolites in his heritage. His hair was a mousy brown and his eyes a bright green. However he lacks their trade mark tan and most of their other prominent features such as rounded face or pointed nose. His face is quite square and his nose rather flat against his face like many of Baohai's citizens. "</span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #00b300">Why me? We're only going to speak with the foreigners for a few days, true.. But even a second on their soil is a second I could be influenced by them.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">"</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The seventh commissioned flag ship rocks back and forth on the calm waves inside the Teryn pricipality's harbour. The ship was massive and came with only two far smaller escorts. The smaller vessels were of somewhat standard size unlike the stupidly large flag ship. They hold four cannons each and work as fast moving, hard-to-hit distractions to keep attackers away from the flag ship. Due to the flag ship's size, it is unable to enter the harbour entirely without dragging along the sea bed. The smaller ships act as transports from the war vessel to the walking areas of the port.</span></span><br>
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Once Ambassador Dathleen arrives on the shores of Teryn, he requests an escort to the capital of the dominion. His features don't paint him drastically apart from the locals but his choice in fashion does. He wears a cape made from the pelt of a large, white animal over his steel plated shoulders and a quilt shirt. His legging wear was that of baggy pantaloons and not of tights which is what the Baohaians are raised to believe as common apparel on foreign shores. This would be the first time that Baohai has made 'official' contact with anyone north of Rivana and they seem determined to make their appearance grand.</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 10px">@Maven</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 8px">(Please don't hate me for not knowing settlement names)</span></span><br>
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The Bao'ness had been sent by her mother to the shores of their nearby and informal adversaries. Unlike many officials, she travels in a rather mundane ship. For most moderately or small sized vessels, the journey takes barely a week to reach the shores of the 'Thousand suns' which she believes to be possessed by a narrow minded group of crusaders who share far too much in common with the Dacolites. Unlike the Dacolites however, these people worshipped a false god or a gathering of them.</span></span><br>
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"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #bfbfbf">Land ho!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px">" bellows one of the sailors from his post on the crow's nest. He looks down at the Bao'ness and her honour guard of 'Baohaian Aetherials'. To some the bestowing of the title 'Aetherial' upon mere men was sacrilege and pure heresy, but the majority of people amongst the streets couldn't care less about the titles given to the royal guards. </span></span><br>
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One might imagine that the Bao'ness would arrive on foreign shores with a small army or even a full scale armada. In the case of Bao'ness Li, they'd be wrong. The Bao'ness finds safety in a lack of numbers and only arrives on the foreign shores with forty of the nation's very best soldiers. These were men who could fight anything, anywhere for any reason. Twenty of them were trained with the spear and twenty more with the bow. These men are seen as the epitome of skill and dedication in Baohai. </span></span><br>
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"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff4d4d">Bao'ness, we must progress forward. Would you have us carry you or shall you walk among their people?</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px">" The captain of her escort holds out a hand to the Bao'ness. If it weren't for his helmet, his squared jaw and chiselled cheekbones that sculpt his always irritated face would show exactly how serious he found the matter. "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #cc99ff">I shall walk amongst the commoners and nobles as though I were born of their gods' forsaken land. If their hands do touch me I expect you to make sure they suffer though.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'tahoma'"><span style="font-size: 12px">" Li holds out her hand to the guard captain asking for a hand up. He nods and takes a hold of her soft, delicate hand.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="color: #00ffff"><b>The Clans of Yorgrim</b></span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 24px">F</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">reyr stood staring at the set of armor that hung in his room. All of their preparation to make this run </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">smoothly</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">, and it was time to see if it would pay off. He rubbed the pristine hood. It hadn't been used once. He hoped that would remain the case when he came back, if at all. He turned to grab his equipment; his axes, bow, quivers of arrows, and his traveling gear along with rations for the journey. Freyr stopped to observe himself in the mirror. His snow white hair was messy, his face slightly unshaven. The average skal child might have mistaken him for a Drengr come back from war. He shook his head and pushed open the door to his room, opening into his study. Ragnvaldr stood waiting for him, the others apparently still preparing</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">. Ragnvaldr looked at him as if to convince him to abandon this journey. Freyr looked back with pure determination. The two stood there in silent agreement. Ragnvaldr sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,0)">"You look rather ragged Freyr</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"I plan to clean up some along the way." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr leaned on the round table. He'd planned, eaten, and even slept at this table for most of the duration of the preparations. Various maps of the North were scattered about the table, including the surrounding bodies of water. After long self-debate, he diced they would sail in three longboats, each holding a Hilmer and ten warriors of five Drengr and Valkyries. It seemed like a reasonable amount. It was a miracle Rainer even got thirty warriors to join them, especially in his condition. Rainer had gotten remarkably better since the night that</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"><i> pillum</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> ran through his side. Runa had managed to secure enough supplies to last them the trip there and back if rationed to her math. Freyr had to get them there and back in one piece. The darkened atmosphere fit the scene perfectly. The grey stormy weather in the air signaled for the usual rain Yorgrim got around this time of year. Snow would soon fall and winter would begin. </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Alright boys, let's get this pack of nutcases moving." </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer poked his head in the study. </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Drengr are battle-antsy as is." </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"We're not going to war Rainer. Not yet anyway." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"The small movement of armed warriors says differently. You coming along</span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"> or not friends?" </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"We're coming son of Siguard. Where's my sister?" </span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">Rainer's devilish grin appeared. For his usual stoic demeanor, it had really begun to become good at making that face. </span></span></span><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I believe she's saying some farewells before shoving off. Might be relishing the last few moments of the touch of a man before we shove off." </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">His head dissipated</span></span></span><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"> behind the door. The two men traded looks of confusion. Sometimes it was hard to tell if Rainer was kidding or not. Ragnvaldr rolled his eyes and swung one of Freyr's satchels over his shoulder. </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">'We'd best hurry before he does something he regrets." </span></span></span><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Verily."</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">They walked through the streets on the way to the docks. Skal families all perused the shops selling various treats and trinkets, oblivious to the journey their Hilmer would be going on. Freyr almost envied them. He'd begun to really take his role of Hilmer seriously since his personal victory in Redania. Now he was abandoning them with Ragnvaldr. He felt the worry punching him in the gut. As they arrived at the dock, the warriors who had agreed to join them were all conversing, talking of the rumors of the High Marches. Freyr recognized man of them who regularly came to meetings in the guildhall as representatives. Freyr could name them all. Rainer stood with Runa among them. It appeared if he were teasing her of something, though they both seemed in a relatively</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px"> good mood. Freyr smiled. He had worried about his friends most of all. They we're happy, right now anyways. That was enough to keep Freyr going for their trip. As they drew nearer, Rainer noticed them and stood up on one of the supply barrels. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Might I borrow your ears, friends. Our Hilmer has arrived to tell us of our journey." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">An eerie quiet fell amongst the hardened warriors</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">, listening intently and staring at Freyr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Alright listen, I know what you've all heard of the High Marches and the rumors surrounding them. In my time away from our home, I've had time to ponder the matter. I believe they might be a potential ally, not a force to fear and eventually fight." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr spoke quietly enough, yet his words seemed to send a chill into the air. Murmurs</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> rippled about the crowd. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b3b3">"We sail for the Yisabrot Seas bordering the High Marches. We return the same way if possible. If not, we send word back we'll travel back through the lands and meet with another friendly clan halfway. My friends, comrades, brothers and sisters under our Mother Yorgrim, we go to see if what I believe is true. Stand with me, and we will traverse lands long since abandoned due to fear. Now then, who here stands ready to meet the High Marches?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #660000">"Aye Hilmer! For Yorgrim!" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">The warriors cried, energized by their Hilmer. Freyr swore he even heard skal nearby cry out in response. </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #5900b3"><span style="font-size: 14px">"You heard the Hilmer, ready the longboats. We set sail as soon as possible." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Runa glanced at Freyr and smiled warmly before running off to aid a group of Valkyries load her longboat. Rainer met with Freyr and Ragnvaldr. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Don't break our home while we're gone alright Tyr?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-size: 14px">"I should be telling you not to damage the High Marches. Good fortune you two. Keep Runa and yourselves safe, and you'll return to a well kept Osgrad." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,179)">"I believe</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b3b3"><span style="font-size: 14px"> that old friend. We'll keep in touch as much as possible." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-size: 14px">"Glorious One guide your hand and aim." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">"We're gonna need it." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">As the longboats slid out of port, the three waved to their good friend standing on the docks. Ragnvaldr ordered the few guards watching them go to return to their duties and walked off towards the guildhall. Freyr stood at the front of his longboat, Runa and Rainer's trailing shortly behind at his sides. Their trip was risky should these rumors be true. He hoped he hadn't doomed his friends by bringing them along. Freyr shook those thoughts out of his head. Two of Yorgrim's ebony colored axes now rested in the hands of their allies. Yorgrim wasn't alone anymore. Freyr hoped the High Marches would be the third, peacefully at that matter. He sat down in the boat and pulled out a a small metal blade he used as a razor, making himself more presentable.</span></span></span></div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"To think they would do something so vacuous such as an assassination attempt to justify war, and to not even have a contingency plan to follow thereafter, is-is... is either the worse constructed execution in history, or a purposeful maneuver in a well made, thought out, strategy." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Uttered the words of Lady Cassandra, Senator to the province of Nevarra, as it bounced off the small yet ominous council chamber hidden somewhere in the maze-like château of the Summer Palace. The other five figures nodded while Leliana laughed lightly in agreement. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"I don't see why it could be the latter Lady Watermore. From what we are given from the third Prince, how can the Imperium court even function in such a precarious state?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Replied Josephine, the Redanian Secretary of State. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"To be quite frank Josie, I believe a separate body is at hand rather than the imperium working together. From the reports I have received from the Head Captain of Prince Atlas' entourage, the one who is pulling the strings is none other than the Imperator himself, the third Prince's own father." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Retorted lady Nightengale of the Crows as she handed her friend the report. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Can we really believe his words Nightengale? What if Cassandra is right? What if this is all an elaborate plan that not even we can discern. He did after all survive an attempt on his life that utilized poison."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> General Niccolo voiced out, prompting the five to think and elaborate.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff"> "He is either one of the greatest liars in all of Viridium, or one of its greatest fools, general. Either way, we have to respond to what the Imperium has done, even if it comes from an unreliable source."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Chided Lelaina. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"It was his life after all that they battered with, and he is the best candidate for the Throne. He has justification to prompt the action he exhibited to Irsiviel, why should he be doubted?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She questioned. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"Because none of it makes sense Leliana." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Morrigan this time chimed in, forcing all five to stop and listen to the woman clad in black. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"From the conversation lady Irisviel had with him, he defended his country as any man of his position would. But then to come to her out of all the candidates that are better suited with such a task, why our dear lady? And why would the Imperator wish for our Supreme Chancellor to vacate her position if we've never had any relations with them to begin with? Was it our proclamations of alignment to their enemies that prompted that sudden course of action or something else? Even so, the prince himself even stated that they have been in contact with Rodrick in support of his climb to power. Inferring that they have been planning this before he arrived on our shores. Something here is amiss, and I advise for us to tread lightly."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Morrigan imparted </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Um, Lady Morigan, If I may interrupt, where did you receive that information? That conversation was strictly private."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine harshly voiced out.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080"> "You're not the only one with connections my dear, please, remain quiet. This is no place for you. Ambassador"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Morrigan fired back, hiding the fact that the Irisviel shared some vital information to the senator. The ambassador turned read and retorted back,</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900"> "May I remind you-"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Enough."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel commanded, entering the room forcing all to hush and bow in her presence. Even Leliana and Cassandra bowed, sensing a different air around their old friend. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"What have you all came up with in my absence?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She stopped to individually stare at the six figures. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Nothing? Just as I thought." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She said with vexed words. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Bickering will not aid us against our foes, ladies and gentlemen. Now... Shall we?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"If I may your worship."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana voiced, Irisviel nodding in response. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"From the reports that I have garnered, the Imperium stands upon the edge of a knife. If they stray but a little, they will fall into a civil war. " </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The room was now quiet as all listened attentively. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"Many have disdain for the Imperator and his two sons, and by many, I mean the nobility. They support Prince Atlas in his vie for the thrown, as well as Orvais, but the Imperator unfortunately has leverage on the young man if he chooses to act. His mother."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel inhaled deeply in reaction but listened nonetheless.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff"> "She is practically their jester, I shall not go further than that. In regards to the High Marches, the marriage/alliance was suppose to attain power for both sides for the uncontested lands they disputed over. Now that the third prince wishes to no longer follow the plan, who knows what will happen to the two. The young man is recovering from the poison-"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Niccolo scuffled from the side.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff"> "that has affected the two upper cavities of his heart, hence his state. He most likely won't join us anytime soon. I have sent word for our finest medics to attend to him. Hopefully he will survive this ordeal to see his vengeance come to light."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"And ours as well..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel whispered, mainly to herself. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"What is our course of action?" </span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"I say we send word to the Imperator of the events that just transpired."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana replied.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"What!?"</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Both General Niccolo and Commander Yustiel uttered simultaneously.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"Oh let her finish."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Morrigan interrupted.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"We can feign ignorance of their plan and say that the assassins were thwarted, then tell them of the prince's condition. We'll send them a detailed missive of what happened and that he is an a state where he can not respond, but in truth he'll be otherwise."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana added. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"This will give us credibility of our part in defending him but also cover our knowledge of their plan."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"I can also send a rumor that'll spread like wildfire about the assassin's being connected to the events that transpired in the Guild Lands."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine chimed in. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"This will prompt the other nations to listen carefully, halting the Imperium to take further action unless they wish for us to find proof that can be shared with ease."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"I can even send an envoy to the Imperium."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Morrigan butted in. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"Since they have one here, it would make sense if we have ours there as well. Not only is this agent a savant of politicking and manipulation, but she is a beauty that no woman can ever match. She is smart, calculating, loyal and-"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Who is this agent?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine interrupted with an annoyed countenance.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"Well me of course!" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Morrigan replied, earning a collected sigh.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"No. We should send senator Maeveris Volpara. A woman of refinement equal to that of...the requirements mentioned."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine irritatingly glanced at her rival. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Not only is she skilled in the Game, but she was also an agent of Leliana's, a close friend of mine, and a loyalist of Redania. We can have her gain allies with the imperator's malcontents and even have her construct the Civil War from within."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She suggested.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"That is wonderful idea, she is highly skilled. I can attest to that."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana added, nodding towards Irisviel. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"May I remind you of who I am?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Morrigan interrupted, her ego bruised. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"A female version of Rodrick?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Josephine fired back, forcing Cassandra, Niccolo and Yustiel to laugh. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0080">"How dare you... you uncultured Antivan rat!"</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"You old, disgusting, infertile witch!"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Enough!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel barked although laughing herself. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Both, Mae and Morrigan will be assigned to this mission without discontent." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She eyed at her secretary. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Another problem that still needs to be addressed are these assassins themselves. They still remain at large, hidden in the shadows."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"We can smoke them out my lady."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Cassandra voiced.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "We can hold a ball several months from now to celebrate Prince Atlas' recovery. We can invite the notable representatives of Veridium on the pretenses of the prince announcing a message in regards to his homeland. This will prompt the assassins to act in order to protect their contract with the Imperium, and we'll have a place to catch them all in one swing."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Everyone looked in surprise as those words uttered forth from the Nevarran Senator, the last person to even suggest such a thing. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"To Orvesian?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She stated, looking embarrassed. Everyone laughed, including the Supreme Chancellor. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"It is a wonderful plan Cassandra."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The senator smiled and bowed her head in thanks.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"What of the High Marches?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Its highly unlikely that they'll act."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Commander Yustiel replied.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"> "Well towards us anyways. Since they have no means in achieving those lands peacefully, skirmishes may dot around that area. Maybe we can present to them a small tidbit of information to push them into chipping away at the Imperium's border."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Perhaps..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">Irisviel agreed, thinking of the plan in detail.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300"> "An envoy will be sent there anyway with High Councilor  Seraphine to meet with them. He can spread the rumor with her as well as imparting that message."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Of course my lady, in the meantime, we shall bolster our defenses and artillery."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">Everyone nodded in a cohesive agreement.</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #8000ff">"All of this wouldn't have come to light, your grace, without the Prince's intervention. We could be at a loosing war right now... We should give him our thanks even if it is under questionable circumstances."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana said in earnest.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I must admit, my reaction was colored in red but I will speak to him about these matters shortly, for now we have a war to win. The imperium has chosen to near its hand of malice towards the Kingdom of Redania. Now is the time to not only show them of what we can do in retribution, but to show the world as well." </span></span></div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'verdana'">The flame of life, that fueled the kingdom of Vaar, slowly faded away, nearly, into darkness. The king fell ill, and his unexpected illness drifted the kingdom slowly to sleep, as the leader of the Vaar people hid himself from everybody within his royal room, to be taken care off, to rest, to gain the strengths he once lost and to gain new ones, new strengths to drive him forward, forward to a better future for his people. For he was the king, a sign of hope, and admiration among his people. It was true, Florian was no ordinary Vaar king. Compared to other Vaar kings, compared to his predecessors, Florian did not mind the presence of commoners, nor he disliked them much. He always listened to the needs of the people and always did what he could for his people. The people wanted to be protected, thus Florian did what he could, from the core of his soul, to build an armada to hold any enemy at bay, or at least, to try so. They wanted education, Florian ordered the construction of public schools. And even though he put a tax to enter the school, so to please the nobles, he did what he could to children who have shown potential. </span><br>
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After a prolonged period of time, which seemed like years, Florian returned back to power, and prime minister Alexius stepped down as regent. Florian has been updated about the current affairs, especially with the Guild Lands. The Thalon war continues and this brought Florian discomfort. But also opportunity. A shame that it has to be such, for a man to find opportunity in the misery of others. But for the advancement of the kingdom of Vaar, Florian must do the necessary deeds and must assume all consequences. After careful advising with his advisers, Florian has sent, this time, a spy to the Guild Lands, as the ambassador who they have sent long ago, has died, under suspicious circumstances. Fearing that sending another ambassador will draw attention, Florian decided to write a letter, with the Vaar seal upon it and deliver it towards the Guild Lands. This particular letter will be carried by an agent, unknown to the majority of the Vaar government officials. </span><br>
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Another matter which Florian discussed was the Free Cities of Rivaire. Controlling, if not all, trade from the entire Imperial continent, attempting to grow as a trade power, a feat impossible to achieve, as the Vaar kingdom was not a trade nation, was, by Florian's daring words, out of the sentence. Instead, Florian send an ambassador, Vidux vit Kuffven, to forge a defensive alliance and a trade agreement with the Free Cities of Rivaire. </span><br>
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One action, daring as it seems, which made most people within the Assembly room frown and scratch their heads, a deed Florian never believed he ever wanted to do so, was the secret foundation of the coalition against the Imperium. Florian believes that the Imperium, if left unchecked, as he believed it has been for the past years, had grown and will grown in power. This, will bring the Imperial continent to a massive threat and Florian must prepare himself to protect his people. And what was the best way to do so? Gather allies. Thus, Florian send letters to friendly Imperial nations which Florian believes they are unfriendly towards the Imperium, asking them to join this secret coalition. One letter has been sent towards the kingdom of Redania. Although, an awkward decision, the enemy of thy enemy is my friend. Hopefully, by the time the 'secret' coalition will be soon revealed, the coalition will have enough power to withstand the Imperium </span><br>
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'To whoever is the current head of state of the Grand Dominion of the Guilds, I, king Florian vit Gutsgarb of the proud and mighty kingdom of Vaar, hereby, through this official letter, lend you, with hopes of improving the relationships between our two beautiful nations, eighty thousand strong, Vaar men, to support you in your war against Thalon. </span></i><br>
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I must offer my condolences for the people you have lost so far and hope that this help from the Vaar kingdom will ease your heart. Most of the Vaar people are Imperial cultists, however, for those, who share your faith, my mother included, allow me to inform you, that you are in their prayers. May the Divines watch over you and I hope that together, we will achieve what we could have not done alone. </span></i><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #5900b3"><b>Runa</b></span></span></span><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"><span style="font-size: 24px">R</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"><span style="font-size: 14px">una stared up at the clouds through the fog that hovering above the waters. When Freyr said the trip would be 'a decent ways', she didn't </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">expect 'a decent ways' to feel like half an eternity. They had to be relatively close to the High Marches by now. The thought scared her. Maybe Freyr had seen past the rumors of the conquerors of the High Marches and maybe Rainer simply ignored them, but for whatever reason Runa couldn't help but feel terrified about going on</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> his trip. "</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">Why the hell did I say I would come along on this death-trap?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa mumbled to herself.</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">Because your friends need you, now more than ever. </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">She knew that annoying voice in her head called a conscious</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> wouldn't have let her live with herself if she had let them go it alone. Runa wanted nothing more than to blow her horn they'd been using for communication, signal to go home, and sail back to Yorgrim as fast as possible. She wanted to curl up in the guild hall with her brother and Rainer and Freyr near the center fire and not leave. She thought back to her conversation with Rainer. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: #ff0000">"</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">Just do what you women do and make him smitten with you. Tell him you fancy him or something." </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">She had never even worked up the courage to do exactly that, and before she knew it their day of departure had come to pass. Now they were treading into waters deemed forbidden by previous Hilmer. That curling up idea didn't sound so bad right about now. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">Snap out of it! You're the Raoul. You lead people to glory not cry like a skal girl. '</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(89,0,179)">Yeah I know, but I just wish I could have...' </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">From out of the foggy waters, one of the horns, Rainer's by the sound of it, echoed out into the open. A moment later Freyr's horn sounded. She sluggishly came to the realization that the two of them ahead of her longboat had seen land, the landing of the High Marches. Runa scrambled to retrieve her horn and put it to her lips, blowing hard and loud. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Up and at 'em Valkyries, Drengr. We've come to reach our destination." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa joined the warriors as they prepared themselves, albeit much less frantically then herself. She fixed any small errors her companions had made and took her place at the front of the longboat. As the masthead of the longboat pushed through the fog, Runa found herself staring at the High Marches in the distance, and the best she could do was pull her hood over her face and try to keep upright.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"><i>Many weeks pass and no reports from the expedition had been heard from. Teriq seemed rather worried and somewhat frustrated after hearing no report of them for the past month. However there were more important matters to deal with. Such as the military reform of building the 4th legionary auxilary army for the new world. The 4th legion would be 1/4 of the usual legion army Which would be 60,000 men. So far only 2,000 Starkens and 7,000 runoms were trained and ready to move out. The debate in the senate of wether to send this small force to the new world of to wait till the legion was fully formed is still being discussed and should have a answer within the end of the week. Teriq and the senate also heard word of the Thousand sun kingdom seeking for military aid and support. Fortunetly the republic wasn't in a good position to support them without having others interfering, until a strong and well reputated nation comes to there aid, the republic would only watch and see the results.</i></span></span></span><br>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"><i>In the east it is start of an early afternoon in the capital city of redania,Augustus and his military officials had traveled far to meet the leader of redania and bring more prosperity and allies to the republic. The Legionares and officers got into there column formation and marched through the city with there escort and paraded through the streets with the sound of there marching feet and there trumpeters playing there instrument. Alongside Augustus was not his officers or general, but the legions Aquilifer who held the legions most prized possession which was the golden eagle staff. It was considered an honor and a responsibility to march with this staff. The man holding the eagle staff was 86 years old, wearing a chain mail armor and decorated with military medals that he had achieved thoughout his years. He also wore a wolf pelt that had its head over his head and down his back.For the rest of the small trip they would keep there discipline and March on and look professional while suppressing there awe for the city's beuty.</i></span></span></span><br>
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In honor of the Third Prince of the New Imperium of Avanor, Third son of Imperator Marcus Rhael and Imperatrix Alina, his eminence, Prince Atlas Rhael-</span><br>
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The event is to be held in the Summer Palace of Montrequienne-"</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"Your worship."</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> A woman interrupted with a knock, though she wore a uniform entirely different then the rest of the servants there.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"What is it Mira?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel called back, staying fixed in her work as she planned for the coming death trap for the assassins and her enemies alike. She shuffled some paper and tucked those with less urgency away, whilst working on the invitation. The fire that pervaded the room crackled with its snarls signaling for it to be fed as it partly lit the quaint room.</span><br>
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The looming woman from earlier saw it's plea and moved in to perform the task. She then answered her mistress while tending the warm hearth. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"I have a missive from Vaar, one of our neighbors to the west. They wish to form a 'secret' coalition with us in regards to the Imperium."</b></span><br>
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Irisviel stopped and rose her head when she heard the utterance of the old empire. She extended her hand to beckon the woman to come closer and hand her the information. When the paper laid itself on her hand, the young chancellor scanned it with tact and scuffled at the thing as she threw it with the rest of the pile she deemed unnecessary. She continued her work as she mumbled on. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Tell them I do not wish to form such a coalition. I am no enemy of the Imperium and for them to think otherwise is highly presumptuous in there part. If they wish to speak of matters like these, I would rather communicate face to face with their leader than a piece of paper that can be used to kindle the fire."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She expertly lied, trying to maintain her facade with nations world wide. She needed to show the world that Redania was in no way shape or form in bad blood with the imperium, though a war forged in shadow was fought between the two. She couldn't help but decline an invitation as a result. She also remembered the Third Prince's words of caution, as he told the Chancellor of how an alliance between her enemy and the Vaar nation was likely to come into fruition. She wanted nothing to deal with any of the Imperiums vassals for they were her enemies as well.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"As you wish my lady, though I'll use less colorful words."</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The woman bowed and offered her her obeisance. She then paused in reaction to a noise emanating from the capitol's streets. It was rather loud and almost sounded like the summer jubilee that held one of its many parades. The Supreme Chancellor too heard the ruckus and slowly stood up to see what was happening outside. When she looked out over the balcony that sat high to see Montrequienne in all its glory, a rather large band of soldiers paraded themselves in gold and armor in the capital's avenues as its citizens stopped to watch. Many flocked around to see the event as people began to wave and welcome their colorful guests.</span><br>
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Mira slowly joined her lady to see the event as well, then scuffling at the sight. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"It looks like the Free States have a rival when it comes to arriving with style. How pretentious..."</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She jested. Irisviel giggled then instructed her maiden to fetch giles in welcoming them. The round wasn't over for her, not yet anyways.</span></div>
				
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Three months since their handling of the Ivory Bank and Free Cities. Insults hurled both ways, a pitiful display of arrogance on both sides and those that had to pay for it? The people, the common man. Upon their return to their respective cities the Ambassadors spun tales of what had occurred, sure some were less than others, Miras, Ansythe and Belport had decided to blockade Redania's shipping lanes to the south, and to boycott Redanian goods. Koben denounced those actions and called for solidarity with the Redanian people for political maneuverings of selfish and greedy politicians.<br>
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Valsk, Cantor, and Delverne abstained and had different approaches to the matter. Cantor and Delverne openly supported Miras but they refused to take part in the boycott and the blockade. Valsk also condemned the actions by the Free Cities and issued a formal apology to the people of Redania for what had occurred. Meanwhile the Ivory Bank sat still, they had not withdrawn their support and financing in Redania, they had not called in their loans, and if anything they were making more money because of the situation. Orveis condemned the Free Cities for their cruel move, as did the Guild Lands and the High Marches. The Imperium among others condemned Redania and chose to blast them constantly with a stream of propaganda. The Imperium lent it's fleet to the blockade completely shutting down the trade lanes of Redania effectively beginning to strangle their economy. <br>
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This lasted for a single month before it had crossed a point of intolerance. The Ivory Bank sent a missive to the Redanian government, in which they apolgoized for their arrogance and handling of the diplomatic affair some time prior. They then called for a conference of the Free Cities, the Imperium and Orveis at the Bank's estate in western Miras to discuss how best to end the solution. Notably absent were the Redanians, not because they chose not to come but because they were not invited. The Bank needed to make deals and bargains to get things rolling again and with Redania there it was not a guarantee that it could have occurred. Natalia Atov, known as the <i>Ivory Queen</i> went before a very large crowd in Miras and officially apologized to the Redanian nation, their government and to all those that had been effected by the situation. <br>
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This was a landmark situation. The Ivory Bank rarely openly apologized, let alone apologized at all for its actions. Natalia had never been one for the old ways of the Bank. It was stuffy, and male dominated and that was something she wished to change. What better way than changing the public image of the Bank? Regardless a missive has been sent to Redania for a personal meeting with the Bank on the Bank's property in Western Miras. They have singled out the Secretary of State of Redania as their preferred guest, though they did say that any of the Redanian government's officials would be welcome. <br>
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This war has finally taken a serious toll on the international markets as the trade from the east has crawled to a terrible halt due to the conflict. The Guild Lands has openly declared that they will be running Thalonian blockades of the River Ascalon to make the route to the east so as to reestablish a flow of trade onto the international market. Expect that resources such as fine teas, silks, and other exotic goods to be in short supply and thus nobility and wealthy citizens across the world will be more easily frustrated and angered. This means that international opinion has now turned against Thalon as their provoking of the Guild Lands is now directly being called out for harming the world's status quo. <br>
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Following the attempt on Prince Atlas' life and his <i>inability</i> to travel back to the Imperium, the propaganda machine began to turn. The Imperistarium began to blast the Redanians for their attempt on the Prince's life and how they attempted to play it off as though it was an unknown group. However, in secret the plotting began as how best to make this situation disappear for good. Agents were dispatched to Redania to gleam information among the now furious masses, and to recruit new agents for use against the Redanian Government. However on the Harvest Eve festival in the Imperium the Imperator Marcus Rhael VI and his wife the Imperatrix Aurora were assassinated during the festival. Nearly a dozen assassins, took part in the battle, all killed by the Imperial Guards. While their clothing did nothing to tell who they were or what they represented, each of the assassins bore a single similar tattoo, though it's location seemed to vary depending on the individual.<br>
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An official investigation has been opened by Imperator Marcus' successor, his eldest son First Prince (now Imperator) Alexius III. He had immediately had his younger brother, Second Prince Titus executed on charges of treason, clearly fabricated but that mattered little to Alexius. The young Imperator also moved against his nobles, those he deemed disloyal were executed for crimes against the state their lands divided among the loyal nobility thus making those nobles loyal to him even more so. The situation was tenuous though, he blamed the assassination on Redania in retaliation for diplomatic insults and the blockade months earlier. His first act was to begin war preparations by raising the Legions and tell those that were already prepared to march for the coast and ready themselves. <br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">Refusal upon refusal was given towards the kingdom of Vaar. Fear took over the hearts of men and foolishness as well. Unable to see the danger the Imperium presented towards not only the Imperial continent, but the whole known world, Alexius, despite considering his Imperial brothers cowards to the core, nonetheless, informed them that the offer still stands, if they wish to join the coalition. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"... but I have hope."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The weakened chancellor continued, her light still flickering as she coughed profusely on her soft bed, located somewhere in the Redanian countryside. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"How can you even smile..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Cassandra breathed out, her voice quivering as tears poured out from her swollen eyes. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Cassandra..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel whispered, caressing the tear stained cheek of her old friend. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Do not waver in strength, my friend. For if you do, all is lost..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused to cough, Cassandra moving in to fetch the glass of water set by her bedside. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I have asked to much for our people and now I must bare the heavy cross..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused again, looking out the window as Velen's verdant hills stretched over towards the horizon. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Remembered when we were younger, we would often play royalty?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She giggled as Cassandra nodded silently. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I was always the queen and you were always my knight..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She coughed again, her eyes beginning to darken. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"You never let me played with the toy sword. Always chiding me that a lady of such noble birth should never carry such a thing... Do you remember that?" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Irisviel questioned, her gaze still fixed on the green hills. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Of course..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Cassandra replied. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"But you always somehow found a way to vex me."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She continued, as the two ladies shared a short laugh. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Those were the days..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel commented, feeling tired all of a sudden. The air instantly turned cold as Cassandra feared for the worst. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I can not express my thanks for you, Lelaiana, and all of those who stood by my side all these years..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She cut off again, as tears pooled from her weakened stare. She looked to her friend and offered a warm smile, as if it was her last. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"I have cherished every moment of every second..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"This is not farewell Irisviel...You will recover..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"... and you call me optimistic."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel jested as the room fell in silence. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Remember that oath you used to say when you pretended to be my knight?" </span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Yes..." </span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Say it for me one last time."</span></span> <br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"This is the oath of a Knight of Queen Iris-" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She paused, her voice shaking from the uncontrollable tears. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Queen Irsviel's court and should be for all of us to take to heart. I will develop my life for the greater good. I will place character above riches, and concern for others above personal wealth, I will never boast, but cherish humility instead, I will speak the truth at all times, and forever keep my word, I will defend those who cannot defend themselves, I will honor and respect women, and refute sexism in all its guises, I will uphold justice by being fair to all, I will be faithful in love and loyal in friendship..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused again to breath.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000"> "I will abhor scandals and gossip-neither partake nor delight in them, I will be generous to the poor and to those who need help, I will forgive when asked, that my own mistakes will be forgiven, I will live my life with courtesy and honor from this day forward..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The room fell silent once more.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #59b300">"Thats the same oath I used when I became the Supreme Chancellor..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Irisviel admitted, cutting the silence as she clasped weakly onto her old friends hands starring deeply into her eyes. Cassandra gave her a bemused look, as everything turned grey, and Irisviel, being the only thing filled with color. She knew what was coming but she did not want to hear any of it. Then is came.</span><br>
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"I, Irisviel Polvara Du Lion, Supreme Chancellor of Redania, activate my emergency powers of the state, and humbly bestow my title on to you, Cassandra Allegaria Watermore, Supreme Chancellor of Redania."</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">At first they carried nothing but words, but as seconds went by, the strength in them surfaced to slam the woman into pure heartache. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Cassandra frantically stood up as she gawked at her friend. What was she hearing? What was happening? What was she saying?</span><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> "Irisviel..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Cassandra began but was cut short by her friends shaky cough and raised hand. </span><span style="color: rgb(89,179,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Cassandra. Please."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Those two words were the only things needed to convince the previous Neverran Senator to heed her friend's final wishes. </span><span style="color: rgb(89,179,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"One last order from a queen to her knight..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She coughed, resting on her satin pillow as she breathed heavily. Cassandra remained silent, as she sat back down to comfort her friend one last time. </span><span style="color: rgb(89,179,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"I have made far to many mistakes and I shall carry them with me. Tell Lucan I am sorry and tell Atlas the same..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She requested, crying one last time about her regrets in life as she looked back to the hills. </span><span style="color: rgb(89,179,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"I can see my family..." </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She whispered, more so for herself but Cassandra picking up the faint words and looking away painfully as a result. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(89,179,0)"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"I can finally rest now, knowing that all that I have done, will be put to good use... "</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> The girl who Cassandra called friend, passed away, smiling peacefully in her death.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">The winds were cold, as they gently brushed Alexos's face, a face which shared a similarity with Florian, the king of Vaar. After all, they were brothers. Sent into the mist of war, the young Alexos faced challenges beyond his years, but nevertheless, the young man, late in his twenties, was more than eager to prove himself. To his brother. To his country. To himself. Thus, he never regretted being chosen to lead the expeditionary force into the Grand Dominion of the Guild's land. No, </span><span style="font-family: 'courier new'"><b><i>he</i></b></span><span style="font-family: 'courier new'"> made sure that he was the one who will go, no matter what, no matter who stands against this decision. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">The months they sailed on the cold water, with the cold breeze brushing upon the men, hidden within wooden transport ships, was long and difficult. The signs of winter were everywhere, like an echo that never leaves your mind, always present, never ending, always telling you, that the difficulties they endure now, are nothing compared to what they shall witness, feel and think of. Alexos's men were, however, unmoved by these signs. They were ready. They were ready to do the necessary deeds, not because it was their duty, but to prove themselves. Alexius was right. Before Alexos sailed, Alexius told him, that Alexos's men seem to share his eagerness to prove themselves. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'Sir, we are approaching our destination.' a soldier, wearing a dark blue uniform, the uniform of a Vaar navy common soldier, informed Alexos. Alexos was on top of his flagship's bridge. Wearing a pitch-black uniform, similar to the common Vaar soldier, but it was decorated with golden braids upon his shoulders, and his chest filled with golden and beautiful green decorations. He wore the uniform of a marshal. A trius's uniform. From a far, he could see the Grand Dominion of the Guild's territory. It won't take long before they reach the main ports and disembark. And await new orders. Vaar's flags stood proudly on top of their ships. Reinforcements have arrived. But will it be enough?</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'arial'">The lavender colored sails of the Orveisian fleet sailed north. Nearly one hundred ships laden with goods of all kinds, though mostly food and other necessities. They sailed in tight order to protect against the worst of the elements and the piracy that ran rampant on the high seas. It took nearly two weeks thank to the slow process of the lumbering transport ships, but when the sight of Redania came into view, it was rather grim. As the lead ship, a hulking man-o-war dubbed </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>the Soleil Foulée (or Sun Strider).</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> People flocked to the docks to see this large ornate warship come. The flag of Orveis hung proudly at the back, fluttering gently in the wind, while the sails were reduced. As it came to a halt and the boarding bridge lowered, a woman glad in the finest Orveisian silk, a beautifully crafted mask upon her face, her deep blue dress, held the sunburst patter and finery on the back, with a lion at the center of her back where everything was held together. Out of deep respect for the Redanians, for the first time in public since she was little, the Imperatrice removed her mask and signaled the others with her to do the same. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #a64dff">"We show our regards and condolences, these would only hinder that."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> She said looking at the others with her. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #4da6ff">"It has been quite some time since you went without one of those in public,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> Seraphine said stepping off the boat in a fine black gown very Gilder in origin. Though if one looked closely they could see the influence from Orveis. Seraphine had sent what the Guild Lands could spared during the blockade. Financial support was the most they could actually give, though she moved the heavens themselves to provide food and other necessities. The entire time she thought of her son, and of his guardian. Many a scathing letters had been dispatched to the Free Cities threatening to shut off the Eastern trade, and none listened. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #b30059">"Yes, far too long."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> The third voice was only familiar to those that cared to notice. A woman clad in another black dress, her black hair and blue eyes shimmered in the soft winter light. A serious expression on her face as she saw the state of the city. It was not as grand, and opulent as the last time she had been here. A fleeting thought of how much worse it could have been if the gods had not stopped her that day. This was all her doing though, she had hurled the insults that caused the Free Cities to be further riled up. She had </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>caused</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> the death of the Supreme Chancellor Irisviel Du Lion, and that alone she would have to bear with her for the remainder of her time on this world. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Together without pomp and circumstance the three Lionesses of Viridium made their way to the Grand Cathedral. They did not know if they were welcome in the Summer Palace or anywhere in Redania besides a place of the Gods. Some stared at the three, some hurled insults at the Ivory Queen. Some however showed an unrelenting kindness, and that nearly shattered Natalia. Her apology would never replace nor ever close the wound that had been opened that day. Though when they reached the doors of the Cathedral, Natalia stopped and turned to the other two. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #a64dff">"Darling it's cold out here, and that dress only offers minor protection."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> Emilie said looking at Natalia wondering what foolishness had leaked into that girls head. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #b30059">"It's the least I deserve. These people suffered those months and still suffer. I am not welcome in that place, I-"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> she stopped as she looked at her two closest friends, her fascade gone and her will to continue holding it sapped as well. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">A warm hand was laid on her shoulder as Seraphine looked at her friend. The Ivory Bank had turned her from a joy filled little girl, to a political machine that seemed to have little time to actually </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>live</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">. Her mind was still churning at a million things a minute though her appearance gave way to the wear and tear that had befallen her. No longer did her eyes shine with a youthful hope. She had seen the darkest of the political wranglings and for that she had paid the ultimate price. A burden that weighed her down as though chains were draped all around her. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #4da6ff">"How about this, Emilie and I will stay out here, and you can go in and pray?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> Seraphine said looking at her dear friend and feeling the misery that the woman held within herself. She didn't let it out, it reminded Seraphine of so many times when the three of theme were young and how whenever they did something mischievous, was always Natalia that gave them away because of the obvious guilt she held. The young woman had made her place in the world by taking over the Ivory Bank thanks to a large investment from Orveis. Once there though, her visions for change soon changed themselves, becoming more cold and calculating than ever before. She handled the Bank with a finesse it had been missing for over a century, rectifying its decline in power and ability. The Bank was more powerful than ever, and as any person can be, Natalia had become heavily influenced by the </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>need</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> for more power, more influence and more coin. It took years before she was back on her original course of attempting to reorganize the bank and shed its terrible and ruthless image. The other part of her... the </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>Ivory Queen</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> poked through on occasions but had been restrained prior to the visit in Redania. Something in her that day snapped, something lashed out and that hit the Supreme Chancellor. Natalia had to feel as though she was only a spectator in her own body. When she had indeed regained control all she cold do was mitigate the damage that had been done. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">The toll had been paid in blood. That blood was on Natalia's hands and now she had to atone for it. She had not visited a church since before the fiasco four months ago. Now as as good a time as any so she heeded the words of her friend, not able to find the words herself, she simply nodded and walked through the doors of the Cathedral. She went to the spot she had knelt that day, prayed to Aurea for strength, strength that had not come and Natalia was certain that was a punishment from the gods themselves for her actions that day. Kneeling before the alter of Aurea, the Goddess of the Sun, of Light, of Creation and of Divine Justice, Natalia prayed, she prayed that the sins of her actions could be rectified and she was willing to give anything to heal the wounds that had been opened. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #b30059">"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #b30059"><i>Anything</i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #b30059">"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> she whispered. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Emilie and Seraphine watched as their friend disappeared behind the doors into the Cathedral. A broken woman. What scared them the most was the fear of not being able to help her, not being able to see her return to her normal self, and the fear that she would whither away because of the choices she had made that day. Emilie decided to attempt to distract the pair from the situation at hand by bringing up Seraphine's surprise reelection as High Councillor. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #a64dff">"How does it feel to know that in a time of darkness your people turned to you?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> She asked looking at Seraphine.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #4da6ff">"Frightening."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> Seraphine said in response. It had astounded her that she had been reelected, and that she was even eligible to stand as the High Councillor again. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #4da6ff">"I mean more than half the Council was killed, I'm away and they elect me,"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> She said still sounding as though she was in disbelief, even after four months. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #4da6ff">"It is quite remarkable though, we received nearly eighty thousand soldiers from Vaar not more than three weeks ago, they have been sent to the front to meet with Legate Abbadon."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> She said recalling the situation. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #a64dff">"Yes, remarkable how in dark times allies seem to spring from the very shadows themselves."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"> Emilie said seeming to quote their teacher when they were little. </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i><span style="color: #9999ff">When you least expect it, the Gods will send forth allies to those that are worthy. They will be born of the very shadows themselves.</span></i></span> <span style="font-family: 'arial'">Emilie and Seraphine said in unison as though it had only been yesterday when they sat in the véranda of the Palace and listened to Emilie's great-aunt teach them on various lessons, most notably the histories of Viridium and the best ways to play </span><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><i>the game</i></span><span style="font-family: 'arial'">.The pair continued to reminisce as they waited, they waited for the inevitable, some person or another to come down and greet them. To direct them to wherever they should in order to meet with the Redanian leadership. Seraphine wanted to see her son, and his new friend, the Imperial Prince Atlas. Emilie wanted to gauge the new Supreme Chancellor's resolve to maintain the peace or exact revenge. Natalia... she just wanted to die.</span><br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The council room hidden deep within the refurbished renamed Summer Palace in honor of the late Supreme Chancellor, remained quiet for the first time in history. The five figures stood in relative silence as they all personally mourned for their departed friend, for her smile and light no longer shined in the walls of the newly named chateau Du Lion, her love and legacy still lingered on. It was said her beauty was a marvel to behold, her kindness and spark emulating towards others as she became the defender of the common man against the great vices of the world. She was the woman of the people, a paladin of justice, and a dear friend to many; she was a loss so great, that all of Redania felt its waking tremor, and many knew why; she was an honorable woman. The delegates in the room looked to the portrait hung of her just beside those who held the same title as Chancellor. Her radiant glow outclassed everyone there, even in death, as the councilors mourned for the loss of a great friend. Finally Leliana broke the silence as she wiped a falling tear away from the gazes of onlookers. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff00ff">"We should get to business..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She whispered. The delegates looking at her and nodding in agreement. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Yes, of course." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Cassandra replied solemnly. </span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"The-"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine paused, reluctant to speak.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900"> "The matters of the funeral... I have sent invitations to Yorgrim, Vaar, The People's Republic, The High Marches, Orvais, The Guild Lands and-"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused again knowing the topic was still tense. "</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">...The Free States and the Ivory Bank..."</span></span><br>
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All four stiffened up as each simultaneously inhaled a deep breath. None answered for a second as Cassandra contemplated on the action. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"I can see why </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000"><i>some </i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">of the Free States are invited but to allow the bank..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She halted as her blood boiled from the thought. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"Its like inviting her killers to attend! We will not dishonor her as they did in life!"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000">"They broke the blockade-"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Yustiel offered but was then interrupted.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"But they caused it in the first place!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She seethed. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"We are only pawns to them as well as the rest of the world. They are no force for good. They watched us idly in their gilded palaces as people, our people, starved and perished just to show the world that if anyone attempts to prove them wrong, they shall feel their ivory retribution. Irisviel died as a consequence. She sheltered the people even when they wished for her to be burned but yet showed compassion to inspire those that sometimes fighting evil needs not a sword or a blade to instill change, but hope and spirit. She was a woman of character, unlike the ruthless headmans of a bank that states itself as a benign entity."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused to catch her breath. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">... We were not given a kind reprieve but instead a lessoning of a heavy hand by those who carry the glove of corruption. Woe betide them all and to those who side against the wrong for they shall perish by the </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff8000">blade of justice." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">She finished, quoting a canonical verse.</span></span><br>
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The Divine stepped off her ship. She had departed only hours after the Orveisian Empress. It was not the hulking mass that was the Orveisian Man-o-War, but instead a smaller brig. Large enough to war off small pirate attacks, fast enough to out run others, but humble enough not to be overbearing. She wore her mourning robes (center of the three), and she fixed her hat so as to make it fit right. Flanked by Sacellum guards, whom she despised, and the standard bearer... that she despised most of all. <i>The days of the humble are gone Alleria</i>... her best friend had told her that when she had been voted as the High Divine of the Faith, assuming the name Hesperine the Second. That was thirty years prior and in that time she had expanded the Faith's influence, set up countless charities and orphanages across Viridium and rectified several corrupt sections of the Anorien Sacellum.<br>
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Walking among her stupidly large number of guards the Divine made her way towards the central square where she had been told were the Orveisian Empress, the Ivory Queen and the Guild Lands' High Councillor. Her age was clear for the wrinkles on her face and the slow gate at which she walked. A humble woman from humble origins, lifted to the most pious of positions. A position she constantly thanked the Divines for, a position she had used to the fullest extent of its capacity to do good. She had reduced punishments for sins, commuted plenty, reformed the Sacellum to be more welcoming and charitable. Her mission to Redania could not have come sooner, the blockade had been openly denounced by the Divine, and the plight of the Redanian people laid bare for the world to see.<br>
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Natlia had heard the door and felt the presence. She turned, remaining kneeling and bowed her head in respect to the woman before her. <span style="color: #b30059">"Your Most Holiness,"</span> She said keeping head bowed and looking at the floor.<br>
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<span style="color: #b300b3">"Child in the House of the Gods, you may simply address me as mother or Hesperine."</span> She said kneeling down, hiding the tinge of pain that she felt in her knees from her age as she did <span style="color: #b300b3">so. "Rise child and speak with me of what troubles you."</span> She said helping Natalia to her feet and the pair moved to the nearest pew so that the aged woman could sit and so that the broken one could rest.<br>
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<span style="color: #b30059">"Mother,"</span> Natalia said looking at the old woman. <span style="color: #b30059">"I caused their suffering and barely lifted a finger to end it until it was too late." </span>She said her words full of remorse, the tone was depressed and the tears rolled down her cheeks as though she had been a child who had been scolded.<br>
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<span style="color: #b300b3">"I know my child."</span> Hesperine said looking at the young woman. The Sacellum had been notified the moment the information reached Orveis. It was a terrible situation to be in, and one that the Divine knew was not of this young woman's choosing. She had been the Divine when Natalia was just a very young child and she rememberd very well how Emilie, Seraphine and Natalia would raise all hell throughout the Orveisian capital.<span style="color: #b300b3"> "Sometimes parts of our souls split and we hide somewhere. Like a child behind a curtain."</span> She said looking at Natalia and taking one of her hands into her own, though the contrast between that of the youth's and that of her's was immense. Gently Hesperine thumbed Natalia's hands in a soothing matter.<span style="color: #b300b3"> "We must trust that our inner soul, the one that holds kindness, compassion and love for others will reemerge. We must hold onto that soul no matter what and always live to express it."</span> She said quoting herself. <br>
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<span style="color: #b300b3">"Come now, we must begin to break down the ruined bridges and build new ones."</span> Hesperine said bringing Natalia to her feet and guiding her to the door. Once they exited they were met with glances form Emilie and Seraphine who looked concerned but trusting. <span style="color: #b300b3">"We go to the Chateau Du Lion" </span>she said, having been well informed of the name change. Even the Sacellum had agents across the world, though they took the Chants serious and were not for malicious means.<br>
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So the group made their way from the Grand Cathedral to the gates of the Chateu Du Lion, the former Summer Palace. They would not demand entrance, an audience or anything. They were the guests and the Divine Hesperine wished only to help repair what could be and settle what couldn't. The enmity felt throughout the nation of Redania was not good for anyone and for the Divine, she knew it was not good for the soul to allow such anger and emotions to fester. It was not the will of the Gods.<br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">Florian walked the streets of Montrequienne with an uneasy heart. The city suffered. The city suffers. And it will continue to suffer. But the pain will slowly fade away, given time. But the scars that remain shall remember the citizens of Montrequienne the horrors they have endured for the past month. No one could ease or erase their pain, except for time. And even so, it will remain there. Florian kept asking himself how would he feel if his capital, Vaar, would share the same fate of Montrequienne. A nightmarish thought, he told himself. Something he would never want to feel, for it would be too much for him to bare. That is why he was determined to defend their people. But what does he gain from this? Would someone be grateful for all what he has done and continues to do? Will they remember him as the king who did something good for the people? Or will they know him as Florian The Weak? Nonetheless, he shall continue his journey, as he has intended in the first place. He won't let such thoughts cloud his mind and scratch his ego. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">From a distance, Florian noticed, in front of the Cathedral's doors, three women. From a distance, he couldn't recognize them. But as he gotten closer towards the three, he recognized empress Emillie. The three seemed to converse. A touchy subject, he thought? He decided to leave the three women alone to their own affairs before he moved in to present himself. However, his attention was soon grabbed as a hooded figure approached Florian and his Heiffen Guard. </span><br>
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'Your majesty.' the hooded figured bowed slowly and shortly.</span><br>
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'Reports, I assume?' Florian asked, folding his hands in one and another, at his back. He has been receiving countless reports, containing information from across the world. </span><br>
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'Supreme Chancellor Irisviel passed away.' the man said, his voice calm and low. 'A new Supreme Chancellor has been chosen. Cassandra Allegaria Watermore.' the man informed. Florian raised an eyebrow upon hearing the news. A hint of surprise compelled him, but he did his best not to show it.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'Should have brought flowers. I despise funerals. Too much weeping.' Florian spoke, in a low voice. 'It is good you have come to inform me, although I would have preferred it to be at an earlier time of the month.' The hooded man bowed before the king and disappeared as quickly as he arrived. Taking a deep breath and exhaling, Florian returned his gaze upon the, now, two women standing in front of the Cathedral. Refusing to lose more time with a purposeless reason, Florian walked towards the two. </span><br>
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'Seraphine Ducainne. Emilie du'Orveis. Your graces.' he saluted them, bowing gently, then straighten up, folding his hands behind his back. 'I do not believe you know of me. I am Florian vit Gutsgarb, king of Vaar. I am most displeased that we had to meet upon such a heart breaking event, but such events seem to hide behind each corner, waiting to jump upon us. I hope, lady Seraphine, that the forces I have sent are enough, for the time being. We will do our best to help you in this war. And Emilie du'Orveis. Allow me to compliment your mercenaries. Fine soldiers. Compliments to those who have trained them. I hope you will give me the chance to hear me out. If you believe the world has turned dark, the darkness that is to come is far, far more worse than this.'</span><br>
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"We should have been here. Done something, anything to help her and her people. The was plenty we could have..." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"Freyr." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr jumped at Ragnvaldr's tone. Serious and demanding of him. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300">"You know that if we had known better of the matter we would have acted. All of our gazes were on the matter of our home, The North. Don't allow yourself to take any blame you don't rightfully deserve." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #006666">"Then where does such blame lay?" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(0,179,0)">"I don't know, but dammit man collect yourself. Irisviel wouldn't have us cursing and hissing at those that did this to her, if them at all.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300"> Nothing we can do now but respect her for the lives she graced." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Ragnvaldr spoke the truth. Freyr shoved down his emotions. Now wasn't the time. Not now. </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"><i>Augustus had succeeded in gaining another alliance, but with it came a consequence that came with it. Augustus before leaving urged Irisiviel to rest and not overwork herself. But her compassion for her people overwhelmed her. After four months, her responsibility of helping her people resulted in becoming sick and eventually pass away. When Augustus heard  of the grim news he felt like a little bit of himself die. He couldn't help her, but his officers ensured him that she took upon an action that no regular man, woman, or leader would ever do. She was bold, brave, and honorable. Any soldier of the republic would see that as a actiom of true leadership, putting there people first before themselves.</i></span></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">Teriq had received word of the tragic incident and immedietly sailed to redainia with Augustus. Military officers and senators had come to pay there respects to the chancellor. Wearing black tunics, and the soldiers wore over there shining armor with dark cloaks. They even went as far as to dye there horse-crest on top of there helmets to be pure black. They finally arrived at the port walked through the streets. Teriq removed his helmet and looked to Augustus, </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"If I knew that this would I would have gladly supported redainia with whatever we could offer."</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)"> Augustus looked at him with a attempted smile. "</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)">It would not matter consul Teriq.....She had chosen her path....I have to say she had a the heart of a lion and the mind of a true leader. A type that spat at the face of danger and had no sense of fear." </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">Teriq gave a reassuring face and puts his hand on his shoulder. </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"If you would like Augustus, perhaps you could give me a tour of her city and tell me what chancellor Irisiviel was like." </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">Augustus felt somewhat more clear in his mind and was glad that his friend had come to support him. "</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,255)">Thank you Teriq....That means a lot."</span></i></span></span><br>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">The group of the two factions made it to the summer palace. When they got to there destination the troops stood at attention and would be giving the rest of the day silence. No soldier or officer would speak a word for as long as they remain in redainia.Augustus, Teriq, and senators met some familiar faces and even saw the ivory queen. When they walked near her they gave her an acknowledged nod or bow and continued on. They even got to meet there allies, Freyr, and King florian. Teriq had decided to meet this Freyr while Augustus went to pay his respect to the redainia no members. Teriq approached Freyr and sensed much grief and anger in him, he approached him and observed him carefully. </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">"I'm sorry to meet you at such a grim day. But I am the second consul of the republic, it is an honor to meet you."</span></i></span></span><br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">The guests began to file in, one by one as the funeral rites slowly came into fruition. The only ones left for such an occasion were the notable figures of the other nations, their seats, still remained cold. Josephine, who ran the event, frantically issued orders from left to right, keeping everything in one peace as her perfectionism got the better of her. She sent carriers to fetch them, all ordered to treat such guests with tact and sensibility. She did not want what happened weeks ago to transpire ever again, hopefully both sides seeing the repercussions that they have wrought on each other. She was even more careful than usual, for other nations might do the same. A war was not needed in an event such as this, that was far from what this event intended it to be.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"My lady Josephine." </b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Mira called for her attention. Another close attendant of Irisviel's who was affected greatly by the passing.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Yes? Oh Mira!"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She greeted warmly though a sense of pity was felt in her words.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"King Florian vit Gutsgarb has arrived lady diplomat as well as the Hilmer, Lord Augustus, Lady Seraphine, Her highness of Orvais and-"</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She cut shortly, vexed as well of the name she was about to utter.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Her ladyship of the Ivory Bank..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Josephine finished. She stepped closer to impart words on the young girl. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Mira, don't dwell on the past. You are angry, I know, you have every right to be, but now-" </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">She looked deeply in her eyes.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900"> "now is not the time. Irisviel would've wished for you to not dwell on it. Justice will be served but in due time."</span></span><br>
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The girl ignored her and sidestepped to move forward. She halted and delivered one final message. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"Her Holiness has arrived as well."</b></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Her Holiness?"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She gave off a bemused expression, than it hit her. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"The Divine!?"</span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><b>"Yes. She is by the gates."</b></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> and with that she left, saying nothing else of the matter.</span><br>
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Josephine ignored the girl's perplexity and made her way towards the golden entrances. From first glance, she saw three woman, one well built warrior, and another older figure clad in what looked like to be an Atherial nun. Josephine fashioned on her smile and made her way towards the figures. With an orvesian bow she picked up from Leliana and Iriviel, she greeted all of them warmly.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Your worships."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She then turned to face the Divine and bowed to her with an entirely different posture, solely out of her religious beliefs. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Your Holiness." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She stood back up and smiled. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"Forgive me, revered-one for I did not send an invitation towards the Sacellum. I would've thought you were busy with a far more urgent issue, if I knew you would bless us with your presence, I would've sent a missive in earnest."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000"> She faced the group as a whole again. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #b35900">"The funeral rites is about to begin, please, if you all would follow me, I shall lead you to the to vestibule."</span></span><br>
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As the woman came forth from the Chateau the group turned to face her. Everyone stiffened as Natalia moved closer to Seraphine, a black rose in her hand, though she cared not to let really anyone see or touch it. <span style="color: #b35900">"Your worships."</span> The woman said, and through her contacts Natalia knew it to be Josephine, the Secretary of State for Redania, a woman who if she had been present that day could have prevented the issue... <i>if I had showed restraint...</i> and as if she could read one's mind, Seraphine reached over and gently touched Natalia on the shoulder soothing the woman before her. <br>
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Emilie, Seraphine and Natalia all nodded in respect to the one who greeted them. They were not the focus of her attention and they all clearly knew that upon seeing how she greeted the Divine Hesperine. A smile on Hesperine's lips as she was faced with this woman before her, clearly running about that day and somewhat visibly exhausted. Her apologies were unnecessary, <span style="color: #b300b3">"My child I take no offense."</span> Hesperine said looking at Josephine, <span style="color: #b300b3">"You do not kneel to me, not today," </span>She said continuing.<span style="color: #b300b3"> "I apologize if my presence is an inconvenience, and I understand if this is much to ask but I would like to speak to those gathered during the ceremony. If you will let me."</span> She said offering a slight bow of humility and respect to the woman before her. <br>
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As the woman who had come to tell them, said that the funeral was beginning the group made their way inside the building and into the area in which the funeral would take place. No one spoke or uttered any words as they were here to pay respects to someone of great importance and of great virtue. The Divine remained stoic as she led the group in, her expression unchanging as many knelt to show their respect to her. She was a figure of the utmost importance in the Divine Faith, a figure that had been a champion of the poor, the destitute and the downtrodden. For her entire tenure as High Divine, and her time in the Sacellum as a Reverend Mother and even when she was but a nun, Hesperine had championed the causes that others ignored, saying it was the will of the Gods to help others and that it was the command of Aurea herself. For that she had garnered the utmost respect from most, and the ire from few, though none openly challenged her, mostly out of the respect for her or her station. <br>
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Finally they came to the seats that were reserved for them and the Divine stepped to the side so that she could sit by the aisle. Emilie then went as far down as she could, with Seraphine in tow, next to her sat Astrid the High Queen of the High Marches, then came the Hilmer of Yorgrim and husband of Astrid. The others found their seats as well with Natalia waiting until the second to last seat was all that was left, she sat there, with the Divine taking the seat on the outside. Now all that was left to wait.<br>
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The voice of another managed to break them from his thoughts. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"I'm sorry to meet you at such a grim day. But I am the second consul of the republic, it is an honor to meet you." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">The two men sighed. Hasty introductions, even on such a day, apparently continued in other nations. Freyr could have sworn he heard Rainer's rage in the wind. Freyr turned his attention to the man addressing</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> himself. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #006666">"Freyr Einar, along with my friend Ragnvaldr Tyr and my companion Astrid." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr motioned to the two standing beside him. Ragnvaldr crossed his arms and nodded. Freyr gave pause for a moment, considering his words. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #006666">"A grim day to say the least Second Consul, but, it is a glory all the same to meet you." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr remembered the tournament between Rainer and Audun. He hoped similar events were not hosted in Redania on such occasions.</span></span></span><br>
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A woman smiled to them in welcome. Freyr managed a smile back, trying to appear as friendly as possible. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i><span style="color: rgb(0,102,102)">Where was friend Giles when you needed him? </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040">Freyr couldn't identify anyone by face, and he couldn't lean on Ragnvaldr for names forever. He cursed at himself for not taking care to remember more names in his time in Redania.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #00b300"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> "Freyr." </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Ragnvaldr nudged him in the side. Guests had begun to file into the Chateau Du Lion as the funeral rites were beginning. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #006666"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"Come then you two. Our reason for coming here is upon us."</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> His heart grew heavy in his chest the closer they got. Freyr and Ragnvaldr remained silent out of respect for their great friend. Freyr glanced about to the other powers surrounding him. Astrid and Ragnvaldr had a much better idea of the other nations than he. Freyr stood slightly at unease, hoping he wouldn't preform any actions to cause trouble. When they did something, Freyr repeated the action. He put his fist to his heart in salute before the High Divine, that much he figured out. She was a symbol of goodness. Anyone with any sense could see that. Freyr found a respect in her authority he found in few others.</span></span></span><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">Florian dared not interrupt the moment with his reason of being present here, aside from the invitation he has received to attend the funeral of the former Supreme Chancellor. He wished to get things done, to prepare for what might come into the future, to do more deeds than he has already done. But, alas, he could not. He did not wanted to ruin this moment with his selfishness and rudeness. Instead, Florian gave his condolences and remained close to the group, but aside, to not interfere with the touchy moment. The presence of the most Holiness did not bother him, nor was he surprised by her. He has a faithful of the Imperial Gods, but he shown respect to her, even from being a member, and an important one, of a different religious group. He bowed to her in respect and remained silent, as always. Once everyone entered the Chateau, Florian approached Supreme Chancellor Casandra and gently whispered to her. 'Once the respects are given and the event is over, I would wish to speak to you, my lady. My condolences. Mourn your friend and never forget her.' he bowed, then left, to find a seat. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'courier new'">'Prepare to disembark!' Alexos shouted to his men. After what seemed as countless days on sea, they have finally arrived. To help. To prove themselves. To gain glory. Ship after ship docked on the Guild Lands port, man after man disembarking, one by one, in their naval outfits and foot outfits. Already, a unit has been formed up in front of the docks. They all stood in ranks, with their chests out, their pitch-black winter uniforms standing out and their muskets shinning on their arms. A man stood in front of them, yelling, shouting orders and encouragement. Alexos's flagship docked and the moment it did, the young trius left the ship with ease and happiness. Happy for feeling the ground down his feet, happy that once, he could sleep well. He approached the first man he saw, who was not a Vaar personnel and saluted them. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #000000">Teriq nodded to the freyr and to his companions, there was a akward silence between them afterwarsd. Teriq was talking to the man who had fell in love with the chancellor, he didn't know what else to say to comfort him. "</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #ff0000">Thank you....Maybe in another time we could talk as friends rather then being strangers to each other."</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'georgia'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #000000"> He takes a small now and went off towards Augustus.He and the others had found themselves seats on the right side of the room. Paying there respect to the holiness and waiting for the funeral to begin. Near the entrance came Audun, along his daughter Ellines and his wife Catherine. They both greeted friends and others alike. When Audun saw the freyr and other Yorgrim members being seated. He led his family to them and gave them a greeting and nod.Labatos, Crassus, and the officers stood in the back and stood at attention. Helping with security and such and paying there respects, after hearing rumors of the assassins the military had been on edge when traveling to the east. These four months would be remembered in history, and the republic will do everything they can to prevent this horrible tragedy from happening again, the senate had already discussed terms of sending additional fundasto the redainian and hope for a better resolution.</span></i></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #000000">It was quite a pleasant day back in the capital city of the republic. Two columns one which was runoms and others Starkens marched to the main gate with there parade equipment to meet the leader of Anteris, Leridus, and Avissus. A few days had passed since the invitations were sent to them, Lanus and Pompis were in charge of the preparations and quickly arranged the parade, The feast, and the great temple that had bestowed the statues of all there gods. The two senators awaited near the bottom of the stairs and many people had gathered to greet there guest. Lanus wearing his military uniform and his green cloak, while Pompis wore a similar uniform only with several medals and a blue cloak. Lanus seemed a bit nervous and somewhat jumpy, he whispered to his brother Pompis."</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #00ff80">Did you make sure the carriage is awaiting them for each one?"</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #000000"> Pompis raised an eye at him and scowled at him, "</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><i><span style="color: #8000ff">Of course I did, do you see me as an incompetent idiot?have courage brother." </span></i></span><br>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">"I ask for nothing, I can get by, but I know so many less lucky than I.</span></i><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><i>Gods help my people, we look to you still</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(128,0,255)">"Beautiful yet stark..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Leliana commented, standing beside her old friend and now leader of the nation of Redania as the two watched the peaceful body of their once beloved Irisviel Du Lion being laid to rest. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(128,0,255)">"She always had a way with words that pulled on ones heart; even to those who had none..."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused to look at her friend. She was grieving, and she took it hard. All Leliana could do now was to serve by her side and give her recompense, in honor of their late friend and their standing friendship. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(128,0,255)">"They are arriving Cassandra. Best collect yourself and know that this is only just the beginning... Irisviel smiles on us from above, she is still here."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She offered, smiling at her friend then parting to meet with the other delegates. Cassandra sniffled but then breathed heavily to exercise her mind and body like she had done so long ago as a warrior. She looked up at the statue, the great column gifted by the Watermore estate. It depicted Irisviel as a warrior of valor, a figure of strength and most importantly, the symbol of hope for her people. She stood tall over all, and the vestibule of chateau Du Lion, paled in comparison to the light that emitted from the marble statue. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">"She would hate me for making such a thing..." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">Cassandra jested. She smiled for the first time in ages and then turned to begin the procession.</span><br>
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Before the new Supreme Chancellor could begin her speech, she scanned the expansive room as she collected the fond memories the two had shared when they frolicked around the great hall from children till now. She could remember the first time here in the chateau, when the two ladies greeted each other as her being the new elected Supreme, and Cassandra being her new elected right hand. She could remember the times when the pair did miraculous work together, instilling change where a centuries old rules and laws prevented such. She could remember the speech the young lass delivered right at the same spot as she stood, as the woman she called friend, tore down the restrictive roles for many. To all, Irisviel was the hand of the coming age and she brought it to the people of Redania first hand. It was in her ideals that she hoped for the world to grow in enlightenment and unfortunately, was unable to reaped what she sowed. Her legacy remained on however, as flowers of her liking decorated the expansive room in beautiful whiteness and friends and family alike here today celebrating her short but blessed life. The black roses gifted from Prince Atlas sat in bundles beside her casket and the Redanian flag blanketed over it as if the nation as a whole embraced her one last time. The new Supreme Chancellor smiled again and finally spoke.</span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">"Irisviel Du Lion." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'">She started off, her eyes starting to water. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">"Was a women of many things. She was a daughter, a niece, a women of faith,  and most importantly, she was a friend. Her kindness touched us all in many aspects of our lives, be it taking in a child thats not entirely of her own, or to form a pact of friendship from a people she knew nothing of, she still, nonetheless, showed her caring light to us all. The last couple of weeks have been terrible for the Redanian people; us, living a nightmare that we have all struggled to come to terms with, facing the tribulations and hardships that unfortunately robbed us of our beloved leader. Though hope still remains in us all for her sacrifice was not in vain. The people of Redania are finally recovering, albeit gradually. 'When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm.' That is what she instilled in us; a legacy to forever remain stoic against adversary, to forever remain unyielding against the wicked, and also, to forever remain humble to show love for all."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She paused as her voice grew in strength.</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)"> "This day is not a day of mourning, it is not a day of the past but instead a day for tomorrow. Irisviel was a visionary, a woman of character. She dreamed for the world to be united in peace and tranquility, a world where we can all shape our own individual fates rather than the forces of the old doing it for us. A champion of enlightenment, she wished for a better world. She wished for an enlightened one."</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> She smiled, thinking of her friend. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">"Let the memories of Irisviel put the spring back in our lead-heavy legs, let the warmth of her eyes and her smile dry our tears and let her beautiful voice boom out, 'Stop crying for me, your not playing the Game right!'"</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"> Cassandra jested, attempting to bring humor to everyone there. </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)">"Whenever I fall, or anytime doubt clings on to my heart, I can never stay in such a state for long. It was always the memories of our dear Irisviel that has always been my motivation and my inspiration to continue the long fight. So take a moment to please laugh and smile, to transform those tears of sadness into joy by remembering some of Irisviel's fondest moments with you. We carry her with us every day wherever we go, so to Irisviel, from all of us here today,…this isn’t goodbye, it’s just a different kind of hello."</span></span><br>
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"I leave the podium for the Divine herself. As a woman of faith, Irisviel has always looked towards the Sacellum for answers. One last time, she will blessed again to hear from the very woman she held high in esteem." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0)">She looked towards the woman clad in Aetherial attire.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(255,128,0)"> "The floor is yours your worship." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #000000">She sat back down but without glancing towards Natalia. Her anger seethed but the presence of the young woman before her gave forth another feeling. She did not look like the woman she saw during the delegations, she had changed, as if something in her broke. Cassandra ignored it and sat back down, starring once in a while at the Ivory Queen. After this, Redania had to resume. Meetings were already collecting before her. The secret coalition from the Vaar people looked promising.</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #b35900">"The floor is yours your worship."</span> And so it was. The Divine Hesperine stood, masking the pain in her knees like she had been doing for the past several years. Old age had not agreed with her and for that she minimized her traveling. This however, was an occasion that required her presence, she had not been invited. Not out of disrespect, more so simply because many believed her position required her to be elsewhere when this kind of thing occurred, however her position was to do just what she was today. She offered a nod to Supreme Chancellor Cassandra as she watched her take her seat, and as she herself proceeded to the podium. <br>
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The High Divine scanned the room, and looked out at the solemn faces. Some were more stoic, some regretful, others held anger and sorrow. Finally the Divine took a breath and readied herself. <span style="color: #b300b3">"The world has lost a light, one which guided its people through dark times and provided the warmth to nurture them, the love to bind them and the will to go on."</span> She said looking out and seeing how some faces moved with the words and others grew more hard as they directed their anger at others, and in particular at Natalia.<span style="color: #b300b3"> "By the grace of the Divines themselves, I the Divine Hesperine, High Divine of the Anorien Sacellum and humble leader of the Faith do proclaim that Irisviel Du Lion shall be made Saint Irisviel of Redania. Her actions are what others should strive to do, her beliefs are what others should hold, and the will of the gods will be done."</span> She said. There was much surprise throughout the room. No Saint had been cannonized during the entire tenure of the Divine Hesperine. Many had believed the woman did not believe such things were necessary as in her own words <i>We are all but humble servants of the Gods</i>. <span style="color: #b300b3">"Her actions were dictated by her love of her people. That love should remain a beacon to others, to never give into the darkness that infects this world. A paragon against the bulwark of Atros." </span>She said singling out the Dark Divine himself. <br>
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She continued on after a brief pause, <span style="color: #b300b3">"This woman embodied what is good, and lived to the teachings of Aurea, our most Divine God."</span> She said looking at the portrait of the woman who once graced these halls. Many letters had been sent from the Arch-Reverand Mother of the Grand Cathedral of Montrequinne telling of the deeds of Irisviel Du Lion. Her commitment to her people and to the Faith. The words had not fallen on deaf ears, as the Annorien Sacellarium had been in debate the last month as to whether or not this woman should be proclaimed a Saint should she die. Her actions spoke volumes and her will was unparalleled. <br>
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<span style="color: #b300b3">"We are bound by our eternal souls to the void itself. What you believe happens after death is your own. I am not here to tell you that Irisviel graces the halls of the Gods, I am not here to tell you that the Divines are the only gods. Gathered here are people of faith, of respect and of the desire to mend the wounds that occurred." </span>She said making it clear that Natalia was here not to add insult to injury but to try to mend the wounds that had been opened on that day. <span style="color: #b300b3">"The gods work in mysterious ways, and we are but mortals who must navigate the ever changing maze we call life."</span> She said looking around the room one last time. <span style="color: #b300b3">"I offer a prayer,"</span> she said bowing her head and folding her hands at her heart in an Aetherial motion. <br>
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Here we stand, here we rest, we send forth our hopes for a better tomorrow.</span></i><br>
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Our sorrows will remain, our breaths will be tense, our hearts will ache,</span></i><br>
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She said looking back at the Supreme Chancellor and approaching her as she departed the podium. <span style="color: #b300b3">"Your friend will rest happily as she knows you will lead."</span> She said before walking back to her seat and holding Natalia's hand as the woman cried. The Divine did what she could to console Natalia, though it was little as the younger woman was suffering heavily for the burdens she bore, she had to bear alone. <i>May the Divines guide this soul</i>. She said gently taking Natalia and leaning her onto her own shoulder. Tears were heavy and the suffering would only end in time.<br>
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</b><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #006666">Freyr</span></span></span></b><br>​</div><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">Freyr listened intently as both the new Supreme Chancellor and the High Divine gave their condolences to Irisviel. Cassandra, if he remembered right, spoke with a pure honestly Freyr couldn't help but respect. It was clear the two had been true friends to one another. He couldn't argue with a word she said, her speech raising his spirits to some degree. Irisviel had graced him with a friendship he would always cherish. That was a gift he wished he could have repayed far better on his end. As the Divine Hesperine took to the podium, Freyr's eyes followed the Supreme Chancellor, sensing an understandably fuming anger building as she took her seat. Whether she'd see him or not, Freyr made a small nod to her. Yorgrimers had a way of communicating in small gestures. Freyr did his best to convey sympathy. Ragnvaldr elbowed his ribs. Must he do that every time Freyr's attention was required. He motioned to the High Divine as she was beginning to speak. </span></span></span><br>
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</span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr focused his attention to her as she started. Irisviel was more than worthy of becoming a Saint to her people. She already was in a special way. While he might not have understood the references to her own faith, he certainly</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040"> agreed with the workings of the gods. They all were all pieces in the plans of the gods. As the Divine Hesperine started prayer, Freyr bowed his head in his own. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #006666">Næmnæemærr, vísa sálǫnd Irisviel at heill. Samanásamt minni Konunga-ævi hylli. Fljóð æsváss ólúgfróðr Jórsalafarar. (Glorious One, guide Irisviel's soul to hearth. We together honor her noble life that favored and graced our own. She is beloved as a crusader of good heart.)</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)"> Freyr began to tear up. An flame burned in his gut</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">. A light truly had faded from their world, one he had come to befriend. Ragnvaldr put a hand on his shoulder. It bugged him how easily his friend could read his thoughts. Ragnvaldr smiled reassuringly. Irisviel had become a friend to both of them, one they'd never forget. The thought of her began to give Freyr strength rather than grief and anger. Freyr took Astrid's hand, looking to her as there was pause in condolences. Freyr managed the faintest of smiles, and his first honest one durring their whole time in Redania.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer glared down at various maps of the north and of the areas surrounding the High Marches from his room in one of the inns of Avenhiem. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><i><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)">Why did this little rebellion have to happen as all of the north was packing up for the frostfall? </span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Yorgrim's assistance forces were moving slowly. Slower than Rainer could personally accept. If they could get warriors mobilized, they could help gain an advantage. Fighting from within the harshness of their homeland was their specialty. Raining death down from afar with archery was their real specialty but their resilience to the land was a close enough second at this point. That didn't change the fact that the suddenness of it all paired with the oncoming cold was taking a serious tole on their mobility. They had prepared for possible conflict should their meeting with Astrid had gone sour as a safety measure. Problem was, moving that force at the halfway point between Yorgrim and the High Marches here with minimal communication was proving more than a hassle. With a little over thirty warriors, while striking out wherever possible, they were little more than an annoyance to the enemy at this point. Trying to move reinforcements from their mid-ground encampment wasn't cutting it either.  Rainer beat himself up over not preparing better for a situation he was so suited to. Ragnvaldr managed to get things moving from back home, but with himself, Freyr, and Astrid in Redania for Irisviel's funeral, managing any form of reinforcements had become near impossible. Rainer cursed in a mix of frustration and anger, maybe a little louder than he should have. He collapsed into his bed, covering his face with his hands. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: 14px">Apparently Dauðadagr (death-day) has come early this eternity."</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"You're words only chill the air more than it already is Siguard." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa stepped into the room, her hair rich brown hair dusted with snowflakes and her cheeks reddened from the frozen winds. She was shivering, though it didn't matter much to children born of the northern cold. A quality Rainer was thankful Yorgrim managed to retain.  </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Not like it can get any colder at this point. And don't you dare take that as an opportunity to prove me wrong gods!" </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Rainer jabbed his finger up at the air like a father would to scorn his child. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #5900b3">"Hey, things will start to look up. We just need to wait on Freyr and Astrid to get back and Ragnvaldr to return to Yorgrim, then things can get moving again." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #ff0000">"Waiting is not my specialty Runa." </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">She couldn't argue with him there. Rainer was probably the most impatient man in the whole north. If it weren't for Freyr and Runa's own patience with him, Glorious One knows what he would have done on impulse. With three key elements all away from the fight, Yorgrim's part in the fight against Vetrhlíf had stalled immensely</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">. He wanted to be out there driving his spear into the enemies of their new ally. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: rgb(64,64,64)">Freyr had managed friendly relations with the High Marches, and that was just about as far as he had explained. Vetrhlíf understandably took most of his attention on the matter. Ever since the meeting between Freyr and Lady Whitefyre, the two had become inseparable in their work. 'The Raven' reminded Rainer of a womanly Freyr. Both being extremely intelligent, strong willed, and have power to their souls. They both cared deeply for their homes, and were willing to put everything on the line to defend them. He hadn't ever seen Astrid fight, if she did at all. If the similarities between them continued, that would make for a total of three fighters Rainer couldn't beat even if they went easy on him. The thought bugged him a little.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="color: #404040">Runa curled closely next to Rainer, her touch cold against his. Their friends weren't the only ones spending more time together. Rainer had honestly thought Runa was enticed by Freyr, an easy enough assumption by all rights. The gods had a way of turning things on their head for Rainer. She worked herself up to it and confessed to him, and a</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'"><span style="color: #404040"><span style="font-size: 14px">lbeit rather awkward at first, he and Runa had come closer in their time working with the High Marches. They kept it to themselves for the most part. No sense in adding more to the already overflowing mess they all had to sort through. Rainer was sure Ragnvaldr had put two and two together in the few times he had come to the east. If he knew of their feelings or not, he kept it to himself. Maybe after this war was over and done with they could actually tell Freyr, but until then they left space on his plate for other matters. Runa had become one of the few things keeping Rainer sane during this fiasco. He played with her hair as light snoring eventually ushered from Runa's sleeping form. Rainer smiled. For a brief moment in time, he had completely forgotten about fighting anyone.</span></span></span></div>
				
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