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					<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="color: #000000"><div class="bbcode-print print bbcode-print-parchment"><div class="bbcode-print-top-tear"></div>Let me take you back 20 years. In this time, 1303, the old Kingdom of Ventirica is finding it difficult to stop the riots and rebellions that are arising though out their lands, their slow advance across the world forgotten as their armies are recalled to quell the uneasy population. The great Emperor stands atop his high walls looking over banks of smoke as the city below him is overtaken with rebellion. One by one the great cities and forts of the Kingdom fall to various rebellions and Army begin, what is now known as, the long retreat. They march to their Emperors aid as the forces stationed in the capital retreat to the outer palace, keeping the Emperor safe but leaving the city unprotected. They hold it for some months as yet more cities are lost. Up in the emperors high chambers the war council mutters and murmurs, outrage hidden by fear. Messenger birds flowing in and out in a near constant stream. All exits blocked and all the supplies they have are being rationed, even the Emperor is facing hunger problems. The City is soon besieged by the returning Army, as the rebels attend to the new threat the Emperors loyalists take opportunity to push the rebels out of the inner city. The Emperor sees this all, and face still wet from tears, jumps from his high tower.<div class="bbcode-print-bottom-tear"></div></div></span><div class="bbcode-print print bbcode-print-parchment"><div class="bbcode-print-top-tear"></div><br>
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The old Kingdom of Ventirica stands no more and the Rebels occupy the city as the Emperors forces leave to roam the land, leaderless. Many of the Prominent Factions that fled the various cities and towns either return to help regain order and to pledge to the numerous lords that have claimed them, whilst others stay in the countryside to form their own kingdoms and to start new nations. The old city becomes a slum as the new rebels find out that the great hoards of gold they had heard of where nowhere to be found and the they money they needed was not around. The old Council who surrendered was exiled, joining another Faction and, no doubt, helping another of the various pockets that rose in the chaos. Some of the Powerful Guilds found themselves moving all their branches to one city and, yet again, forming more kingdoms. All the while the Kingdoms that had remained as yet unoccupied and free from the Old Kingdom where beginning to rise and take the land that was now owned by no more then rabble and where joining in council to discus their actions to these new nations. Many voted for them to be crushed, should a new power arise. The new kingdoms found themselves facing a powerful enemy and many of the smaller towns and cities found themselves joining with larger ones, thus creating the powers that the kingdoms of the west and east had hoped to avoid. As airships roared overhead and many nations found themselves facing equal foes, many of the nations declared peace whilst others continued their campaign's against the upstart kingdoms.</span><br>
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Yes, time has passed since the collapse and the playing field is, once again largely balanced, but it is still fresh in the minds of many of the people and nations of Thiroxia, none more so then that of the Dwarves and Isidious, many of whom still remember the days from their own past. But now, with the collapse of the Powerful old Dwarvern Kingdom, a mere 5 years before this day, there are new nations. These new nations, not all Dwarvern and not all as happy to leave their surface dwelling friends alone as the old kingdom was.</span><div class="bbcode-print-bottom-tear"></div></div></div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper">The great doors leading to the great Palace that reached high into the heavens swung open, another successful campaign. Emperor Varce, the Empireless Emperor he called himself, had returned from another aggressive assault against infidel rebels to the south, finally securing the entirety of the Red Sea under a nation true to the god it was named for. "The central territories have been reclaimed for her?" said the man waiting inside, a man with perhaps as much power as the emperor, possibly even more. The ArchInquisitos of Dracos, the man to whom all followers of Dracos listened and obeyed, their equivalent of the catholic pope, yet even more powerful.<br>
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"Indeed, Inquisitorial, the northern shore infidels have been crushed, they had no army capable of stopping us" He then took of his helmet as the palace guards closed the Great Doors behind him, each one 15ft high and 8ft wide and ornately carved with Dragons on the rich mahogany wood. The gates are also 2ft thick, making them exceedingly strong and defensible in times of war, explaining how the High Council of Ventirica managed to hold out within the magnificent palace indefinitely. The Scars of the old Empires collapse could be seen everywhere, on the outside of the doors large chunks of the wood had been bashed off and in areas buildings or walls were crumbled from, now Emperor, Varce's attempts to retake the city. "However I must remind you of the reports of a large force forming below the mountains, some would call it rumor, but rumor does not have this credibility, they say one of the Greatest Dwarvern Generals is forming a large host and preparing to march against us on the surface, apparently he was always against the High Kings Isolationist beleifs and, with the fall of their Empire, he has no one to report his actions to. I say we pay heed to these rumors, for there is little we can to stop them alone.</div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Melisandre’s Privy council sat in session.<br>
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“Lord Derfel,” began the queen, “what reports from Mithalin?”<br>
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“Once again we have satiated their bloodlust, though only for a short time I believe.” Came the reply.<br>
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“And Lady Aylin, has there been any trouble with raiders from Aesop?”<br>
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“No, my queen. But I fear it won’t be long before they begin their attacks.”<br>
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Lady Wendlyn stood to speak. “My rangers discovered Mithalin spies attempting to cross our border, my lady. They have been detained in the dungeons until you pass judgement on them.”<br>
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“Well done, Wendlyn. Aylin, how large do you judge the threat from Aesop is?”<br>
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“Until we have the rest of Mithalin under our control, they will have much larger armies, and it is likely that an invasion would sorely cripple us, at best.”<br>
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“Then we cannot allow an invasion to happen. We have two options. We can attempt to stop Aesop from invasion, or we can form an alliance.”<br>
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Lord Wedlen stood “Neither Mithalin nor Dawnalisk are likely to send aid. The lands of Dracos are landlocked. That leaves Asherfell, but you would have to take a long route round in order to avoid Aesop.”<br>
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“Derfel, I agree with Wedlen. You must go to Asherfell, but avoid Aesop at all costs! Wendlyn, I want you with him. Keep him safe. You may go. Prepare for your journey. Tomorrow you leave.”<br>
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“Yes, my queen.”<br>
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Melisandre turned to the rest of her council.”Now, Aylin, I want you to work with Wedlen. We need defences along the shoreline. Slira, keep the fisheries operational until I say the word. You are all dismissed.”<br>
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“Thank you, your highness”<br>
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Melisandre left the council room and made her way to the armoury. Selecting a finely balanced sword, she tried a few practice swings with it. Satisfied, she replaced it, and continued further in. There was Edryn’s head blacksmith, working at making a spear.<br>
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“I need weapons and armour on the double. If there is to be a war with Aesop, every man must fight”<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Talon would be in his castle, looking over his land with Astrid.<br>
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"We seem to be in a sort of predicament, Talon. There lies a large kingdom on the other side of these mountains. We may be able to overpower them now, but their lands are growing, and so is there army.".<br>
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Astrid again would shake her head. "We need every man we have. I predict that Asherfell would already have plans for us. We must be prepared.".<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">The large ornate doors to the even larger infantry practice grounds were slowly but surely, being opened, the four men and women on each door forcefully pushed them open, stepping in unison as they did so, they wore the standard Sentinel Infantry uniform, once the doors had been fully opened a Young woman, well, young by Concord Dawn standards, swiftly strides through dressed in a much lighter looking armour-set, the silver trim of her cape shown as the light reflected from it, to her right, a bannerman, the man walked with a straight back, said not a word and looked no where but ahead, he held the banner of the Crusade firmly as he walked beside her, not far behind, probably less than three feet, an escort of six Guardsmen walked in a Close Order Column, all of them in-step and all of them with their Greatswords sheathed on their backs, all with a hand on their Curved blade handles, their armours clanking as they stepped, they all stood tall, they must have been at least seven foot each, a few inches taller then her, their own capes as well as their helmets and chest cloth, had a silver trim that shown in the light, as the eight of them passed the gates it was slowly shut behind them, eating away at the sun light, as the eight of them marched forwards they saw to their lefts and rights, soldiers training heavily, some with armour, some without, charging one another, striking one another, and holding shield walls together, they were actively jogging as they formed each formation, keeping themselves active, every so often a command was bellowed, the men and women of the training grounds moved off to form the specified formation, as she reached what she had come to the grounds for she was greeted by a man much like her brother Prince-King Toland, in the middle of a fist fight with a man, shaking her head at his ways she watched, not long later she was greeted by two bloodied faced men.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Derfel stood in the prow of the ornate ship, as it cut a path through the endless waves. Mentally, he began to prepare himself for the encounter ahead. He stared into the deep green of the sea below him, a pensive expression on his face. The ship rocked gently beneath him. Derfel hoped that they would be welcome in Asherfell. Edryn could use a strong ally against Aesop, and, Dracos only knew, maybe even Mithalin. At any rate, if any danger arose, he could count on Wendlyn to keep him safe. Derfel smiled as he thought of the assassin's calculating gaze the first time they had met, how those piercing gold-rimmed eyes had taken in every aspect of his physique, and then she had met his eyes, and stared into his soul, and smiled, not a cold, cruel smile, but one of warmth and friendship. Suddenly, a tap on his shoulder jolted Derfel out of his memory.<br>
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By all the gods... Broad daylight, and even on the creaky old boards of the ship he hadn't noticed her approach. She flashed him a winning smile, the kind she reserved just for him. There was more than one reason Melisandre had sent Wendlyn with him. To protect him, yes, but he could take care of himself. The queen had seen something developing between the two of them, and had graciously given them this time alone.<br>
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"I need a word with you." Wendlyn began. "It will take us far too long to sail around Aesop waters, Derfel. I say we cut through."<br>
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Derfel grimaced. He had known this was coming. "The queen gave express orders to avoid Aesop <i>at all costs.</i>"<br>
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"The queen told you to trust my judgement. How can Aesop take offence at a diplomatic ship sailing through their waters?"<br>
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"They're nothing more than pirates, Wendlyn. They will use anything as an excuse to kill us and start a war with Edryn. Besides, remember that this is a diplomatic mission to ally with their enemies against them."<br>
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"What are the chances of them even finding us. Besides, there are twenty sea guard on board, and this is the fastest ship in Edryn. We can outmanoeuvre one of their clunky warships any day."<br>
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"And what if they call for aid? They have five warships, Wendlyn. <i>Five</i>. We wouldn't stand a chance."<br>
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"Well, Derfel, if I recall correctly, you only managed to keep Mithalin off our backs for two weeks, and that was four days ago. Negotiating this treaty will take a few days at best, and I'd hate to return to find Edryn a smoking ruin,and Melisandre in chains or worse. We don't have time for any detours."<br>
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Curse her. Curse her for being so beautiful, and  curse her for being so right.<br>
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"And if they attack us?"<br>
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"Then so help me, I will send them to meet the Horned Dragon."<br>
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"Dracos help them should they cross paths with you, Wendlyn."<br>
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"I'll notify the captain of the change of plan, then?"<br>
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"Have it your way."<br>
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Flashing him another winning smile, Wendlyn melted away. Derfel dropped back into his thoughts. Asherfell awaited, but would they ever make it? Dracos protect them if those Pirates from Aesop attacked.<br>
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Melisandre tossed the knife casually into the air, catching it again with ease as it spun back down into her ready palm. She clicked her tongue.<br>
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"What am I to do with you?" she asked the spies that had been brought before her, expecting no answer. They were shivering in their boots. Melisandre was disgusted. Mithalin had not chosen their spies well. "I don't like spies. They pose a threat to my country, and we can't be having that, can we?"<br>
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Again, the expected silence, again, a fresh wave of disgust washed over the queen.<br>
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"I can give you two options. One, I have a sorceress wipe your memories and you go back to your snivelling excuse for a country. Two, you refuse that generous offer,and I'm afraid I'll have to execute you. So, what's it going to be?"<br>
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"What's the matter, can't you speak?"<br>
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"Yes, your highness." came the quaking response.<br>
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"Then <i>answer the question!</i>" Melisandre spat "Or I'll have to choose for you!"<br>
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"Option one, your majesty."<br>
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Melisandre smiled. "Wise choice. Guard! Take them away."<br>
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Melisandre vented her fury as the guards took the spies to the sorceress, by flinging the knife across the room, where it stuck with a sold thunk into an old oak cupboard.<br>
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"You needn't go around ruining the furniture, your majesty."<br>
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"Curse you, Wedlen."<br>
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Wedlen grinned "Did those spies get to you, my queen?"<br>
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"Filthy cowards."<br>
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But Melisandre's rage was already fading. "I wouldn't have had them killed either way."<br>
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"You certainly had them fooled."<br>
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Melisandre laughed. "I get protective of my country, Wedlen, although sometimes it feels like a burden. I feel heavy, sometimes."<br>
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"You are wise beyond your years, queen Melisandre. The Privy Council will always support you."<br>
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"Thank you, Wedlen. Now, away with you, I have a dance to prepare for."<br>
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Welden knocked on the doors to Melisandre's private chambers, and was greeted by the young queen in a red velvet evening dress, with black lace trim.<br>
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"You look exquisite, my lady. I have mentioned this to you before, but I think it is about time you started to look for a husband."<br>
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"I refuse to have this conversation with you, Wedlen."<br>
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"What about Emperor Varce? That would be an advantageous match."<br>
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"Hah! Old scar-face? Please, Wedlen, do you really think he's worth a gem like me."<br>
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"Modest as ever, my lady. What about King Toland?"<br>
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"That upstart conqueror? No chance. And don't even ask about Talon Aesop."<br>
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"But that Julain Blackfyre... I'm told he is rather handsome..."<br>
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"Careful, Wedlen, or you'll earn yourself a slap. Now let me alone, I want to enjoy myself for an evening."<br>
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Talon watches the fight in the tavern with a sigh. He had good people, but they tended to be a little on the wild side, and it wasn't uncommon that there would be a fight now and then. As Aesop began to see blood falling from one of their noses, he decided to intervene. He walked up to the two fighters, grabbing one of the by the collar and pushing the other one away. "Now, I don't think you two want me to join in this fight, do you?" he'd say, quite jokingly. The two men vigorously shake their head, not taking it as a joke whatsoever. Aesop was known to not be a very nice person in fights, and he has demonstrated this multiple times. Aesop pushes the two men away, sighing as he'd exit the tavern, motioning for everyone to carry on.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">Derfel called out in a vulgar tone, pretending to e of a lower position than he was"Why should we do that, Vesper? So you can suck their blood, or mind control them?"<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">"We don't ally with demons." was the short reply. "Now if you really want to be useful to us, go distract those Aesop warships."<br>
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Melisandre reflected on Wedlen's words as she slipped into a comfortable nightdress. She hated it, but he was right. It would be a good idea for her to start thinking of an advantageous marriage... But there was still no way she'd throw in her lot with some ancient relic like emperor Varce. Julain Blackfyre, on the other hand...<br>
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Melisandre awoke early in the morning,  and dressed in a tight-fitting leather suit. Going over to  the velvet-lined case in the corner, she opened it and admired the work of art within. It was a sword without compare, its finely balanced blade had been forged from the steel in a fallen star. Its hilt was not ornate, simply decorated by a shining blue pearl for the pommel. Reverently, Melisandre took the sword and sheathed it in its scabbard. Strapping the blade at her side, she scaled down the ivy outside her window.<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper">"I can only promise that it will be as fast as my people can fly, or as fast as our ships will travel." Mysaria replied.  "Though I must warn you: another faction of the Vespers is probably seeking his own alliance with nations as well." She added, thinking of the disgusting Euron.  Mysaria very much needed this alliance; if Euron's more wealthy family and allies could win this war, she'd have no chance in keeping her position.  As it stood, she was still second in line to be queen of the Vespers.<br>
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