MercyFallout Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 OOC: For reference: http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=48546 IC: Ariel was finishing his morning tea when he heard the hooves of horses approaching his pavilion inside of the Grand Palais. His guards and servants knew how much he hated that so he assumed that it was something important. Placing his cup down on the tray beside him, the King of Tripoli stood from his sitting place and walked out to find out what was happening. As he opened the sliding door that led out of his room, he came face to face with a slightly flustered maid who was about to knock. Nodding, he rushed past her and down the corridor. Outside, his chamberlain was having a bit of a heated discussion with a panting and tired looking man who had rode in. His chamberlain noticed him and turned around with horror on his face. "My Lord, Antioch has fallen." Ariel's eye's widened. He had known that some mysterious horde of barbarians had landed on the coastline and had been fighting with a number of the eastern countries but he had not known the extent. "Antioch you say? Send out messengers to all of the nations. We must ready ourselves for war." The chamberlain bowed deeply and scurried off. Approaching the messenger, Ariel patted him on the back. "You've done well. Now rest and we shall see what we can do for your nation." The messenger was obviously holding back some tears. Ariel waved and a few of his servants led him away. He turned toward the closest guardsman. "Bring me General Fightmaster and Lord Varinius. Tripoli marches to war." OOC: Just as a bit of a notice, Tripoli's culture/dress/buildings/etc. are of a RL Far East Asian style. So, sliding doors, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Farai Varinius was sitting in Army's War Room in the palace when one of the guards came up to him. "Sir, King Fitzroy wishes to see you." "Tell him I will be there in 5 minutes." "Yes sir." The guard exited. Farai had been the King's advisor for several year now. The Army was being prepared for a possible invasion. There was rumor that some eastern nations were fighting barbarians, but no one had confirmed it yet. He had been checking the maps in the library. He quickly put away the maps he was checking and left the building. It was a short walk to the Central Pavilion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasili Markov Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 It was early morning in the north-eastern steppes and a large collection of yurts sat upon the grasslands. In the centre of them was a large yurt, perhaps six or seven times larger than a regular yurt it was richly decorated with cloth of gold banners and trophies so that it sparkled like a jewel in the morning sun. Outside the entrance two heavily muscular men with massive great swords stood at entrance with their swords drawn and at attention. Inside this yurt sat a golden throne on a dais with decorated with rugs, a large squat table sat at the foot of the dais with velvet and silk cushions set out so that there would be adequate for a large number of people to be seated at the table. A long rug ran from the table to the entrance and was flanked with bodyguards on either side who were kneeling while facing the entrance. Kalisha Longblade sat upon the throne with her pet Siberian tiger asleep at her feet, A man approached and knelt before the throne, "Great khan the raiding party sent to the eastern province of Mercia has reported great success the city of Antioch lies beneath our feet and is being sacked as we speak, War chief Swiftrunner has sent out additional raids to the surrounding towns and villages" She listened to this and said "The decadent Mercians shall know of the horde from this deed and tremble before our might and the other clans shall unite with us to bring these Mercians into the true civilisation that is the khanate, no longer shall they be the weak and decadent shadow of they could potentially become." She continued "Send forth the messengers to the other clans and let them hear of this deed and invite them to join us here for a great council and plan our conquest" OOC: The golden horde is Mongol inspired fantasy barbarians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyFallout Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 OOC: Try to keep it all in one thread man. Since it is a linear RP, it's best if we don't split off in to a bunch of random threads right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I thought I would fix this up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I thought I would fix this up for you. OOC: Thanks... IC: Kassimer Fire-Drake happened to be practicing his sword techniques (even the best must practice to keep their skills sharp) when the messenger rode into his village. As he was the most renowned warrior of his clan, he had to stand there next to the cheif as the messenger told tales of glory and conquest to the west. He absently sharpened one of his blades with a loose stone he'd picked up, growing bored with the rhetoric the already sweating (few other clans could bear to be so close to the fire-mountains) messenger was spewing. he absently wondered how long it would take the messenger to get to the point, and if the clan chief would allow him to skewer the little man for taking so long. Despite his own small size, only standing at 5 foot 8, he was still larger than the messenger, and the man visibly shrank back under his hostile gaze. But in the end, the chief didn't let him kill the man, and decided to rally the clan. They were going to war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakwars Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 A hundred elite longbowmen hid in the trees as Duke Garresh of the Glory Duchy planned their guerrilla campaigns against the hordes of dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Kassimer decided that he hated the sea. The rolling back-and-forth motion the waves made as they were transported across the narrow channel to the lands on the other side made him feel slightly ill. He was sure some of the other warriors were laughing at his expense, but none dared do it openly, for the very real, honest fear of what he might do to them when he recovered. His skill with the blades was matche donly by his temper, and however hard he tried to control it, at times, he just saw red. When they finally landed on these new shores, he stepped to the sand with a sigh of relief, though he didn't demean himself like some of the others were doing by bending to the ground to kiss it. Besides, who wanted to get sand in their mouth? Despite being in presumably conquered territory, he drew his blades slowly, warily, always on the lookout for any potential enemies. And they'd arrived just after the Ice Clan, so he wouldn't put it past those treacherous snakes to test them with assassins. Edited March 24, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Farai arrived exactly on time, 5 minutes later. He saw that the King had been interrupted during his morning tea, most likely by a messenger. He must've carreid important news, since Ariel never liked to be disturbed during his morning tea. Farai walked straight past the guard into the Central Pavillion. The King was waiting. "Good morning, King Fitzroy," he said as he walked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 OOC: BTW, which 'nation' is Antioch in, anyway? IC: It looked like he was to be disappointed...no enemies to fight here. He re-sheathed his swords and mounted up on a nearby horse. It was one of the spare horses, not his own. As the best warrior and therefore the one with the best chance of survival, he was going to go forward and alert Kalisha Longblade personally of their arrival. Kicking the flanks of the beast, he set off at a canter, not the fastest of paces, but the one that steadily ate the most distance. He knew which direction to go, but he wasn't sure how far... OOC: Time for a little interaction if you wish, VM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyFallout Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Farai arrived exactly on time, 5 minutes later. He saw that the King had been interrupted during his morning tea, most likely by a messenger. He must've carreid important news, since Ariel never liked to be disturbed during his morning tea. Farai walked straight past the guard into the Central Pavillion. The King was waiting."Good morning, King Fitzroy," he said as he walked in. Ariel noticed that Farai had, as usual, been right on time. He had a habit of doing so and it was well to know that someone knew how to keep time. "Lord Varinius, have you heard what has occured?" "No I have not, my lord." "Antioch has fallen." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 "What?!" It took a few moments for Farai to regain his composure. Antioch, while not yet a major power, was a rather strong military nation. For it to fall meant that the enemy must've been extremely powerful. "If this is true, that means Hunan will fall as well, opening up our southern border. We must ready the Army immediately. If we are caught off guard, we are sure to suffer grave losses." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Kassimer rode on until the horse tired, and then stopped to let it drink, but not too much, from a stream. He then hobbled it and left it to graze while he brought out his own meal from a light pack he had on his back. His swords didn't leave the sheathes on his back until he heard a rstling in the bushes--in an instant they were drawn. It was almost like one second they were on his back, and the next they had materialised in his hands, such was the speed with which he drew them. he meal all but forgotten, he carefully moved toward the trees, pushing aside the branches with one blade while holding the other at the ready. He was prepared for anything but what he saw...a single, lone girl child, who could have been no older than 5 or six years, stared back at him with wide eyes. But despite her obvious fear, she did not retreat, and held out a stick as if she could hold him off with that 'weapon.' "Relax," he said. "I don't kill children." She stared, her arm beginning to tremble fromt eh effort of holding the stick. now that he looked closer, he saw she was thin, very thin. no doubt it had been a while since she had eaten. "Come, I'll give you something to eat." He wasn't sure if she udnerstood his words or not, but his calm tone must have said something to her, because she dropped the stick and followed. She managed to finish the food he'd brought, and when he got up on the horse, he pulled her up behind him, and she held on tight. He struck off once again toward Kalisha Longblade's camp with his unexpected companion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 OOC: Come on, guys...bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 OOC: I have to wait for Mercy to post before continuing, which means April 6th according to Frost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 OOC: You, I can understand...but I'm waiting for VM to post again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyFallout Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 "What?!"It took a few moments for Farai to regain his composure. Antioch, while not yet a major power, was a rather strong military nation. For it to fall meant that the enemy must've been extremely powerful. "If this is true, that means Hunan will fall as well, opening up our southern border. We must ready the Army immediately. If we are caught off guard, we are sure to suffer grave losses." Ariel nodded in agreement. The majority of Tripoli was made up of mountainous borders but to the south there was naught but rolling plains. "Ready the Winged Guards. We will honor our compact of old with Hunan and begin the fortification of the Shield Wall." "The Winged Guards my lord?" "Of course. They are the quickest to move even if they are not the strongest. Mobilize all other commands as well. We ride to war Farai." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakwars Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Duke Garresh beckoned to his second in command. " Ready the cavalrymen, we are launching a raid against the Golden Horde camp." " Yessir" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Farai quickly exited the Pavillion to speak with his aides and secretaries. They quickly carried out the orders while he was left to contemplate how to wage the war and what would become of Tripoli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 OOC: Anyone know what happened to VM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeerk5 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 OOC: have you sent him a PM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 OOC: yes...No...I can't remember actually. I'll be doing that momentarily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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