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Post by Arvind Pillai on Jul 30, 2006 1:40:42 GMT -5
Months have passed since the incident at the White Castle. The king has stationed hundreds of soldiers in the city in order to stop any sort of revolution. Freedom has become even more restricted. Children are trained to spy on their families (by the schools) and report any statements made against the king. Kravis, Xan and the senators are trying their best to survive at a military camp not far from Shandon. They draw their supplies from Foirin. Several citizens of Shandon have escaped from the walls of the city and join the army ranks free of charge. You have a force of 50 men. You have around 10 horses. The senators have donated money for the cause. Kravis is able to purchase 60 crude broadswords. Scouts and spies bring reports back to the camp. They have been able to compile a strategic map. Red = White Castle Yellow = Gates Black squares = Guard Tower Black dots = Stationed soldiers Grey = Walls (( Lets assume that this: --> is east. You can find all directions accordingly.)) The hustle and bustle of the camp dies down as night falls. You sit at your table reviewing the map and trying to formulate a battle strategy.
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hotsmoke
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Post by hotsmoke on Jul 30, 2006 13:53:55 GMT -5
Lord Xan was sitting in a state of complete misery and sadness. This was the second time he had been exiled from his own land.
Finally he took a breath and spoke: " This cannot go on anymore. I have allowed it to happen once but no more. We must act and we must act soon. From this map i can see that it is close to impossible to attack from the gates. The only other option I see is that we attack from the north and we use ropes to scale the walls. What we must check with our spies is how high the walls are. We must also recruit as many more people as possible. We must ask a few people to go within the city and recruit more people, Meanwhile i will find Aten and ask him to assist us if possible, this seige needs more men and we could especially use the help of Atens eagles. I will also look around for anymore heroes i can recruit. Kravis you organise the camp here and try to get as much information and as many soldiers as you can. I will be back soon. Be well my brothers." He finally ends.
He stands grabs his weapons his black cloak and sets off to find Aten.
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Post by Arvind Pillai on Jul 31, 2006 0:20:31 GMT -5
Before Xan can even move out of the tent, a bald eagle flies in and drops a note in his hands. The large bird exits the tent at the other end. The occupants are startled by this white blur.
"Woah.. what was that?" says one of the strategists.
"Oh, nothing." Xan replies.
He opens the note.
Greetings Xan. I am currently in the city, trying to create weaknesses within the city defense. Do not try to find me. My eagles are already gathering at your camp. They will fight alongside your army in the battle.
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Kravis
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Post by Kravis on Jul 31, 2006 20:04:02 GMT -5
"Before we move any further, a minutes silence for Ivorin,for the healer's soul. A undeserving death to a noble and honorable healer and senator."
Kravis lowers his head in sadness and shame because he could not save such a great man.
"Xan, what is that , anything we should know?"
Kravis had a growing suspicion of his fellow warriors. Sure, they were righteous, but the king had money. Everyone was a suspect.
"Show it to me Xan."
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Marr
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Post by Marr on Aug 1, 2006 6:55:02 GMT -5
"It is a note from Aten" - a voice from the shadows speaks.
A black figure of a well - built man emerges close to Kravis. He seems to be wearing some sort of a black cloak with golden enscriptions on them, written in Dreek ( the language of the witches), showing that he is a being of magic. He says "I, Zahrradan Marr have returned from the depths of hell to avenge myself against the King and to join forces with the revelutionaries"
[glow=red,2,300]im back [/glow]
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hotsmoke
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Post by hotsmoke on Aug 1, 2006 7:13:47 GMT -5
Lord Xan stared in disbelief. But then he smiled.
" Ah..Marr, you are back. I thought we had lost you forever. Welcome back old friend. Alas, there is no time to catch up on lost time. As you know we are in the midst of a crisis and we can use all the help we get. Well Gentlemen, any ideas?" He awaits a reply.
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Kravis
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Post by Kravis on Aug 1, 2006 7:21:04 GMT -5
"Well , well Xan, you make many friends. Nice to meet you , Marr. I am Kravis. An age old friend of Xan."
Kravis hates Necromancers. Yet, heroism and hate are two different feelings. He decided to leave his past hatreds for later.
"My plan is the same as yours Xan. We need to dispatch a team of quick killing spies. Scout the traps and such of the NNE wall. "
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Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 1, 2006 7:27:53 GMT -5
((I'll respond when you all do something concrete. ))
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Marr
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Post by Marr on Aug 1, 2006 7:29:33 GMT -5
Marr smiled. He was glad to know that he had not been forgotten.
He spoke in his deep, layered voice"I have an idea. We send men from every side - North, South,East and West.That should more or less take care of the guards and stall them for a while. After two days, a select few of us will steal into the castle via air route and assasinate the King, while he sleeps at night. For those of us who cannot fly or reach the castle by any other means, I will attatch the wings of Atens eagles to them using marranghana"
With this Marr looks into Kravis' eyes, waiting for an approval.
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hotsmoke
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Post by hotsmoke on Aug 1, 2006 7:37:04 GMT -5
Xan replies : " Im sorry Marr but your plan has many flaws. First off, We do not have enough men to battle all the guards from each side. We will lose most of them if not all. About the flying, well, they have scout towers and archers everywhere. Even if by some odd twist of fate we pull this off, how do we get into the castle? He has men all over... even in his room. So I really do not think that is possible."
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Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 1, 2006 8:01:59 GMT -5
((Also note that an eagle's wings are NOT strong enough to support humans.))
A soldier walks into the tent and bows before the generals.
"My lords, there is someone here to see you. He said that he had a business proposition. He didnt mention his name. He simply told me to talk to you all immediately."
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hotsmoke
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Post by hotsmoke on Aug 1, 2006 12:03:13 GMT -5
Lord Xan looks around.
"We'll lets go gentlemen. Keep your hands on your weapons this could very well be a trap."
He walks out of the tent to meet this stranger.
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Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 1, 2006 13:45:43 GMT -5
The generals gather around the the ragged old man who had come to see them. They sit down on logs and and rocks and wait intently for the man to begin speaking. "Name's, Mitzu. I've travelled a long way to see you folks." He smiles, revealing his decaying, yellow teeth. You realise that he smelled too. A odd, nauseating odor. "Well, as I said, I'm a businessman. A war-merchant to be more precise. I've heard about whats happening Shandon and I'd wish to give you a helping hand... in return for money, that is." The man grinned. "I'm willin to sell you an oiliphaunt. The animal has been passed down from generation to generation. Its over 500 years. Up to 10 people can sit on it. Its a male bull, in his prime. That might tip the odds." Oiliphaunts had not been used on a large scale since the great wars. They were efficient war machines capable of terrible destruction. However, due to the large size and voracious appetites of the animals, they could not be supported by the smaller armies that arose in Rythanis soon after the wars. "The price? 200 smackeroos. Why I'm not helping Shandon instead? Well, they'd jail me if they found out how much money I've stolen from their coffers." He snickered. "So, whats it gonna be?"
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Kravis
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Portal Magician
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Post by Kravis on Aug 2, 2006 1:09:00 GMT -5
Kravis grabbed his Dwarven Battle Sword and put the sword on Mitzu's neck. There was fire in his eyes. Madness had over come him.
"I want the beast. I am not going to pay for it. I can kill you or turn you over to the King. You steal from the countrys coffers.You steal from the poor. You shall pay by giving us the beast or we could kill you for the crimes against the country. Your choice."
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Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 2, 2006 2:36:26 GMT -5
Mitzu simply laughed. This unexpected response unnerved Kravis
"You might not want to kill me, Kravis. You'll need somebody to ride the oiliphaunt. I am a member of the trade alliance. The alliance has military dealings with communities all over Rythanis. If you kill me, they will come for you. Do you really want another enemy?"
"If you take me hostage, be assured. The alliance will find out. We have spies everywhere."
Mitzu narrowed his eyes, looking at Kravis fearlessly.
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