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  1. WWF DoW

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    My nation of Vijar is home to many of the pouched fauna known in other worlds as marsupials. 

     

    The wombat is a great digger, somewhat single-minded, and known to give a nasty nip.  They are also rather fond of carrots.  

     

    Give one a carrot or two and you have generally won them over.  

     

    Hello, Enrage.  Like a carrot?

  3. Ouroboros Declaration of War

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    The sound of dripping was echoing in the darkness. The rhythmic patter created an uneasy atmosphere, but it was not as unnerving as the smell. The taint of death was all pervading and Sir W_A_R’s mount, Daffodil the Flatulent was skittish as a consequence.  His mare was used to the clamour and action of battle, but this was different. The flickering flame of his brand provided enough light to allow him to witness a sample of the carnage he was riding through. Trebuchet and the other machines of war were indiscriminate and did not distinguish the innocent from the combatant. 

     

    Daffodil snorted in a vain attempt to cleanse the odour from her flaring nostrils. W_A_R was grim faced and stroked the mare’s neck and clicked his tongue to calm and encourage her to refocus on the trail.  Even the carrion eaters refused to touch the dead here. 

     

    Another light could be seen in the distance, swaying in a rhythm that suggested a rider was approaching.  W_A_R brought Daffodil to a stop and surveyed his immediate surrounds in case he need to respond to an attack. 

     

    It was unnecessary as a call came out, identifying the incoming rider as friendly.  An OBR dispatch rider.

     

    The young rider and her lathered mount slowed to a walk.  W_A_R recognised the woman from the Black Rose diplomatic corp. As she drew her horse to a stop, she retrieved a sealed order from her messenger bag.

     

    "Good evening Sir W_A_R" she announced as steam rose up from her hardy steed.  "I bring a message from the Council." 

     

    She passed the message across to W_A_R, who immediately broke the wax seal and unfolded the parchment.

     

    He smiled and turned back to the other rider.  "Head back down the road to the encampment.  See the Calvary Master for water and feed for your ride, and then do likewise for yourself at the camp kitchen.  Ask for the Camp Master. He should be able to find you a tent for the night."

     

    W_A_R rubbed his bristly jaw in thought.  It was an unusual conflict thus far, with many surprises. None more so than seeing the Moldavi Doctrine being exercised in support of the Order of the Black Rose.  He welcomed the support of Johnny Apocalypse and Ouroboros and wondered who else may choose to join the Old Codgers' Coalition.

     

  13. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    Let me not forget CrinkledStraw was at CON during that time.

    11 hours ago, Joseph Black said:

    OBR,

     

    Welcome to the fight. Definitely delivering on the quality declaration. This is a moment in history I will remember for years to come, always wanted to fight beside y'all. 

     

    Sincerely, 

    Joseph M. Black 

     

    Thank you, @Joseph Black.  I look forward to riding into battle at some point.

     

    My destrier, Daffodil the Flatulent has been brought back from pasture and is in dire need of an equine cardio program. She is under the care of the stable halfwit I mentioned earlier.  A good natured lad, excellent with horses and works hard at his tasks.  His mother, brought him to the Black Keep and thus away from the attention of some village bullies. 

     

    In all my years you would think that the number of bullies would decrease, but alas there is no evidence of this.  I suspect the reverse is true; there are some that encourage this sort of behaviour, celebrate it, laugh at the harm it causes. The nastiness seems to have intensified, creating an environment where any kindness is considered weakness; any divergent or intelligent thought, an aberration. Hence where we are today.

     

    While my tongue is as keen as it ever was, sadly this is not so for my weapons.  My last battle was trying to fit into my armour.  A trip to the smithy should assist. 

     

    Some say that going back into battle is like riding a horse.  You don't forget.

     

    I am not so sure, as I need to regain some battle-hardness, and avoid the saddle-soreness.

     

    During a short stint with CON, joining up with my old GOLD comrade Machiabelly, we went to war against \m/. My opponent was Warrior Concept, no slouch at battle. Youthful and hotheaded, but a good heart, I remember him from the Silent01 Affair. He was tough, but I feel I acquitted myself well enough.  

     

    Hopefully I will do so again with the Old Codgers Coalition.

  14. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    11 minutes ago, The Big Bad said:

     

    The difference is this time I have the approval of the persons alliance to mock him after throwing him under the bus.  

     

    There is clearly no concept of damage control here.  Nor the ability to keep messaging on point.

     

    In the day this type of stupidity demonstrated by FL would have had significant internal Alliance consequence.

     

    It hints at some fundamental failings

     

  16. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    1 minute ago, Galtian Commune said:

    Wait— Had you not seen those logs or heard the accusations before just now?

     

    Interesting. Good friends you have there 

     

    OBR has no formal ties with any other Alliances (with the exception of the Old Codgers Coalition).  We do have some old friendships.  I fully understand why that sort of information would be kept close to the chest until the time is right. We were aware that moves were being made in black; simply not to what extent.  

     

     

  20. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    Posted · Edited by W_A_R

    9 minutes ago, firingline said:

     

    Yeah - we did nothing for more than half a year but peacefully coexist for you, but certainly at any point we were going to do something.

     

    It's going to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, W_A_R. You'll be leaving black, and you have only yourselves to blame. We will let you keep your flag and your name if you choose, but you'll be on another color.

     

    You do know how long I have been active in this world, FL?  The nature of rulers and alliances that I have encountered?

     

    But on occasion there is always one who is so self-deluded, self-absorbed, so completely unable to see the facts.  A zealot, a radical, indoctriated.  

     

    There are people able to help people like you who are so afflicted. They will help clear your mind, free you from the bondage of your delusions and misguided beliefs.  Call me, I can put you in contact with a terrific apothacary as well.

  22. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    5 minutes ago, firingline said:

     

    Seems to me like OBR is saying they can't peacefully coexist with us on Black team. We had no problem with OBR staying in our sphere, but to me it seems like the only way forward is for them to leave Black.

     

    Curious use of language, FL; "our sphere".   

     

    Please remind me, who was there first?

     

    And of course peaceful coexistence would mean that OBR would not have been attacked without prejudice in the first instance.

     

    Once again you are talking a big game with no capacity to back it up. Impotence can have that affect. 

  23. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    4 minutes ago, Jason8 said:

    There was no trolling. Simply an observation that 87.5% of an alliance declaring war was in peace mode, which prevents them from individually declaring war. I then wished the single member of said alliance that isn't in peace mode luck on the battlefield. 

     

    That one alliance member declared three offensive wars. All alone out there, he is the embodiment of bravery and selflessness.

     

    I think Optimum deserves a round of applause.

     

    It has been some time, Jason 8.  And indeed, Optimum from Old Guard has represented the Old Codgers Coalition with aplomb. 

  24. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    Posted · Edited by W_A_R
    Tidying up.

     

     

    29 minutes ago, AL Bundy said:

     

    Well its not Peggy saying it but think Shania can handle this one.

     

    AL Bundy

     

    OOC: Not Shania!  I have some potentially misplaced feeling for Shania; spawned from being in a pub where a band was playing, doing a cover of 'Feel like a Woman'.  The attractive female lead pulled me up on stage and was, let me say, very suggestive. My blushing would have powered half a City.  But enough of that.

     

    IC: I acknowledge your splendid retort.  I look forward to our ongoing interaction.  I will hone up my skills by chatting to the halfwit in our stables.

  25. Joint Announcement from the Order of the Black Rose and Old Guard – Part III DoW

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    5 minutes ago, jerdge said:

    The GPA, or whatever half dead remains of her are still here, will strictly, unwaveringly adhere to her ideals and values until the lights go off.

     

    I agree that this DoW is wonderfully written, well done, Sirs.

     

    Even our Viceroy can't change the nature of the GPA, sorry.

     

    My fond greetings to you, jerdge. 

     

    I suspect our paths have crossed in the past and I know only too well the important but often mundane burdens we carry in the other world.  Thank you for your comments.   A well crafted missive is seemingly a lost art.

     

    You raise a good point.  There are many nations of our vintage that have deep ties with Alliances. 

     

    While my duty and honour lies with the Black Rose, I have whistful feelings for my earlier times in CON and GOLD. I also note that emnities of the past can often fade, and I have often had the chance to enjoy the company of those that I may have crossed swords and words with all those years ago.  

     

    For any that may have a wish to join the Old Codgers Coalition, to share in comradeship and delivering out some geriatric justice; don't hesitate, you know where I am.

     

     

     

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