a continuation from the previous part...
About half a year ago, Lord Reshan, the Black Lord, has captured one of the most-wanted traitors in the Dragon-realm. The traitor was named Kil’Jadon, who betrayed the Dragon-lord of Torheven and slain him. While escaping, he stole a very dangerous artifact.
Thus when Lord Reshan interrogated Kil’Jadon, he was horrified that the traitor had the artifact with him. It was the Scepter of Darnas’khan, a scepter of great arcane powers and demonic magic, and the key to the prison of Avernis lies in it. Kil’Jadon used it to threaten everyone nearby, but Lord Reshan was undaunted.
Enraged, Kil’Jadon fled from his prison and came to the very crevice that imprisoned Avernis, and with a chant of the spell, a loud explosion occurred. The Nether Lord was released from his custody.
Thus from that point onwards, the peace in the Dragon-realm was shattered. Undead minions were summoned everywhere, while he wreaked havoc on the villages, severely hampering the war effort of the Dragon-lords against the Knights, as well as endangering the entire realm.
Word reached the city of Quinoros about a week after the release of Avernis, and Lord Pivinesh was greatly troubled. He knew that the Grand Legion cannot repel a being of such power. As a result, he resolved to seek help from anyone he can, even the Knights.
Master Shang was greatly disturbed by this ill news. It seemed that the condition was worse than expected. If he decided to reject the request, ultimately he will be deprived of allies should war encroached Koruskan. However, should he decided to accept, then Koruskan will be susceptible to frequent stalking by the outsiders, which he hated.
On the other hand, Lord Pivinesh was desperately in need of aid, He has no other intentions towards the Knights. Thus he was scared as well, as he knew that the Archknight who was standing in front of him do not trust any outsiders, especially former enemies.
“I decide,” suddenly voice came out of Master Shang’s mouth, “that ere I agree to help you, I’ll need to go to Istarugah, in seek of counsel from the Queen. She was, nonetheless, involved in the chaining of Avernis about two thousand years ago.”
Disappointment engulfed the face of Lord Pivinesh, and he asked, “How long will it take to travel from here to there? I fear that we won’t have enough time to…”
“Five days travel, as the wolf runs. But for the Archpriestess and me, two and a half days will suffice. I’ll send your dire requests to the Queen, but pray that it’ll be answered, as I do not know her well.”
This at least calmed down Lord Pivinesh a bit, and he bade Master Shang farewell, awaiting his reply at Quinoros. He then walked down. Immediately Master Ran asked him about the outcome.
When he heard about it, he was relaxed. Then he said to Lady Yen, “I think that he is waiting for you now. But be careful, he is quite disappointed with your apparent lateness. Heaven knows what he will do to you.”
part 3 (the final part of this chapter) continues on the 22nd of december...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
part 1 of the fifth chapter
beginning of chapter 5:
Chapter V: Messengers of the Dragon-lords
That night, the wide plains of Koruskan were touched by a wind, and were shined upon by beams of moon and starlight. Despite the skies were veiled in the mask of darkness in the east, it was yet unsullied in the west, indicating hope still exists.
From the summit of Tower of the Guardian, there stood two men, observing the plains of peace and tranquility. They were Master Shang, together with Master Ran, who was also known as the Archbishop. High above the white city of Koruskan, they looked across the skies.
“Damn, she is late.” said Master Shang, who was already annoyed by the apparent late coming of Master Ran, now even more. “How in the heavens can she come late when she is the one requesting something for answer?”
Master Ran, who was cool in nature, replied, “No wonder she is scared of you. You get yourself so enraged even on a small mistake. By the way, I thought you wished to speak to her alone? If so, why call me up here?”
“I dare not speak to Lady Yen alone, for some reason. It is because the pain in me that fuels my anger, and I feared that I could restrain myself no longer, and commit an assault with my sword. I called you up, is as well to shut the mouth of others. Anyway, you’re going to Istarugah with me.”
“What?!”
Delighted by Master Ran’s sudden reaction, Master Shang smiled, then continued, “Your so-called girlfriend is from Istarugah, and I expect that she wants to return there as well. Four of us must go together, while the High Master will keep guard on this city.”
The darkness of the night was deepening, and both of them were getting impatient. An hour gone past, yet still no sign of her. After all these waiting, they were both getting angry.
Yet, all of a sudden, two figures appeared from behind and surprised them. They were Lady Yen, as well as a stranger. Master Ran was ready to point his staff at the stranger, but was immediately restrained by Master Shang, who somehow recognized the stranger.
“One standing beside the Archpriestess, you are Lord Pivinesh, Dark Lord of the Dragon as well as the Dragon-lord of Quinoros. What’s you message you want to deliver?”
Lord Pivinesh, upon hearing Master Shang’s remark, said, “I’m deeply sorry that I came here without any prior notification, thus caused surprise to both of you. I apologized also for using the Archpriestess as a bridge to seek your audience.”
“Why should you seek apology from me when the one you used is the Archpriestess? I’m not her, yet you wished to connect the both of us in some sort of chains.” replied Master Shang, whose sarcastic look was no longer concealed, much to the dislike of both Master Ran and Lady Yen. They then decided to intervene in his matters.
However, Lord Pivinesh wished to speak to Master Shang alone, and they were both forced to go back down.
While they were gone, Lord Pivinesh then bowed, and said, “Master Archknight, you and your Knights must help us. We the Dragon-lords can hold his minions no longer. The Nether Lord Avernis has ravaged Adium, Torheven and Nirven, soon he’ll strike the city of Angobar. We don’t have the strength to repel him.”
Now this really roused the interest of Master Shang, “Avernis, was the evil who was imprisoned by the combined forces of the lands about two millennia ago. What happened until he broke forth from his prison?”
Lord Pivinesh was stunned, stunned because Master Shang managed to strike his mind by the first question, and thus he narrated the whole tale.
part 2 will come on 19th december...
Chapter V: Messengers of the Dragon-lords
That night, the wide plains of Koruskan were touched by a wind, and were shined upon by beams of moon and starlight. Despite the skies were veiled in the mask of darkness in the east, it was yet unsullied in the west, indicating hope still exists.
From the summit of Tower of the Guardian, there stood two men, observing the plains of peace and tranquility. They were Master Shang, together with Master Ran, who was also known as the Archbishop. High above the white city of Koruskan, they looked across the skies.
“Damn, she is late.” said Master Shang, who was already annoyed by the apparent late coming of Master Ran, now even more. “How in the heavens can she come late when she is the one requesting something for answer?”
Master Ran, who was cool in nature, replied, “No wonder she is scared of you. You get yourself so enraged even on a small mistake. By the way, I thought you wished to speak to her alone? If so, why call me up here?”
“I dare not speak to Lady Yen alone, for some reason. It is because the pain in me that fuels my anger, and I feared that I could restrain myself no longer, and commit an assault with my sword. I called you up, is as well to shut the mouth of others. Anyway, you’re going to Istarugah with me.”
“What?!”
Delighted by Master Ran’s sudden reaction, Master Shang smiled, then continued, “Your so-called girlfriend is from Istarugah, and I expect that she wants to return there as well. Four of us must go together, while the High Master will keep guard on this city.”
The darkness of the night was deepening, and both of them were getting impatient. An hour gone past, yet still no sign of her. After all these waiting, they were both getting angry.
Yet, all of a sudden, two figures appeared from behind and surprised them. They were Lady Yen, as well as a stranger. Master Ran was ready to point his staff at the stranger, but was immediately restrained by Master Shang, who somehow recognized the stranger.
“One standing beside the Archpriestess, you are Lord Pivinesh, Dark Lord of the Dragon as well as the Dragon-lord of Quinoros. What’s you message you want to deliver?”
Lord Pivinesh, upon hearing Master Shang’s remark, said, “I’m deeply sorry that I came here without any prior notification, thus caused surprise to both of you. I apologized also for using the Archpriestess as a bridge to seek your audience.”
“Why should you seek apology from me when the one you used is the Archpriestess? I’m not her, yet you wished to connect the both of us in some sort of chains.” replied Master Shang, whose sarcastic look was no longer concealed, much to the dislike of both Master Ran and Lady Yen. They then decided to intervene in his matters.
However, Lord Pivinesh wished to speak to Master Shang alone, and they were both forced to go back down.
While they were gone, Lord Pivinesh then bowed, and said, “Master Archknight, you and your Knights must help us. We the Dragon-lords can hold his minions no longer. The Nether Lord Avernis has ravaged Adium, Torheven and Nirven, soon he’ll strike the city of Angobar. We don’t have the strength to repel him.”
Now this really roused the interest of Master Shang, “Avernis, was the evil who was imprisoned by the combined forces of the lands about two millennia ago. What happened until he broke forth from his prison?”
Lord Pivinesh was stunned, stunned because Master Shang managed to strike his mind by the first question, and thus he narrated the whole tale.
part 2 will come on 19th december...
Monday, December 15, 2008
part 3 of 4th chapter
third part of the continuation of the chapter:
Meanwhile back in Ossiros, King Ashvin has just finished his pot of chicken curry, and was desperate for more curry powder. However, there was a meeting going on in his place, and he cannot ask anyone to go out to buy some of it. Thus, he attempted to resist the hunger for curry, and his face turned red, much to the amusement of others.
“What’s so funny?” shouted King Ashvin. His nose has come out smoke as a result of his intense anger. Again they laughed, and Lord Jason answered, “You’re either angered because of your curry, or is it something else?”
“I hear of your concern regarding the Archpriestess who is now in Koruskan, but to tell the truth, she has ways of her own to handle them. Believe that all will turn out fine.”
“What?!” exclaimed Lord Jason, “As far as we know, the Archknight rarely admits outsiders into the city. Furthermore, she went there alone. Who knows that by his word they’ll gangbang her? Who knows by his word, they’ll send her forth to danger? Who knows…”
“So you admitted that you, not the Archknight, have feelings of devotion to her!” King Ashvin was so enraged, and he reprimanded Lord Jason, “As far concerned, you wished to go to Koruskan with her, to humiliate the Knights for their failures in relationship. However, you know what? You know nothing!”
“Your Majesty, how on earth can you assume that he knows nothing about it?”
The speaker was Lady Carrine, who resolved to defend him from King Ashvin. She continued, “He had quite a great deal of knowledge in ways of socializing, as in all in my group. Please don’t forget, that he is now quite popular with the ladies here.”
“Popular, so what?” King Ashvin now stood up from his throne, “The Knights of Koruskan can’t accept his insolence. You tried to defend him, I suppose you’ve something for him. Devotions, isn’t it not?”
This greatly annoyed both Lord Justin and Lady Kathleen, as a result, both replied in unison, “How can you assume such? This is too much!”
“Silence! I’ll argue with all of you later. The ritual of summer is drawing near, thus we must be prepared for it. One must take the responsibility to conduct the entire ritual.”
Why did King Ashvin pose a concerned stance about this summer ritual?
The answer was actually quite simple. The ritual itself actually was intended to ensure the flow of weather and power is as they desired. The weather has been unpredictable of late, for the dark clouds were advancing westwards, creating disruptions. In order to counter it, the ritual must be done.
“Your Majesty,” said Lord Jason, “you’ll need someone of great mastery, as this can’t be messed. I personally think that only the Magi have the necessary concentrations to perform the ritual.”
“Still biased you are, it seems. Don’t forget the Druids in Karazhan, the matter of nature are within their field of power. I think let us have Lord Justin to give out his opinions tomorrow, as I’m desperately tired. By the way, to ease your worries, the message has been successfully delivered. Celebrate as you wish, the council ends.”
With King Ashvin left, they left the Hall happily, knowing that their friend was safe.
chapter 5 will begin on the 17th december, along with shortened parts, due to various comments regarding the length of it...
Meanwhile back in Ossiros, King Ashvin has just finished his pot of chicken curry, and was desperate for more curry powder. However, there was a meeting going on in his place, and he cannot ask anyone to go out to buy some of it. Thus, he attempted to resist the hunger for curry, and his face turned red, much to the amusement of others.
“What’s so funny?” shouted King Ashvin. His nose has come out smoke as a result of his intense anger. Again they laughed, and Lord Jason answered, “You’re either angered because of your curry, or is it something else?”
“I hear of your concern regarding the Archpriestess who is now in Koruskan, but to tell the truth, she has ways of her own to handle them. Believe that all will turn out fine.”
“What?!” exclaimed Lord Jason, “As far as we know, the Archknight rarely admits outsiders into the city. Furthermore, she went there alone. Who knows that by his word they’ll gangbang her? Who knows by his word, they’ll send her forth to danger? Who knows…”
“So you admitted that you, not the Archknight, have feelings of devotion to her!” King Ashvin was so enraged, and he reprimanded Lord Jason, “As far concerned, you wished to go to Koruskan with her, to humiliate the Knights for their failures in relationship. However, you know what? You know nothing!”
“Your Majesty, how on earth can you assume that he knows nothing about it?”
The speaker was Lady Carrine, who resolved to defend him from King Ashvin. She continued, “He had quite a great deal of knowledge in ways of socializing, as in all in my group. Please don’t forget, that he is now quite popular with the ladies here.”
“Popular, so what?” King Ashvin now stood up from his throne, “The Knights of Koruskan can’t accept his insolence. You tried to defend him, I suppose you’ve something for him. Devotions, isn’t it not?”
This greatly annoyed both Lord Justin and Lady Kathleen, as a result, both replied in unison, “How can you assume such? This is too much!”
“Silence! I’ll argue with all of you later. The ritual of summer is drawing near, thus we must be prepared for it. One must take the responsibility to conduct the entire ritual.”
Why did King Ashvin pose a concerned stance about this summer ritual?
The answer was actually quite simple. The ritual itself actually was intended to ensure the flow of weather and power is as they desired. The weather has been unpredictable of late, for the dark clouds were advancing westwards, creating disruptions. In order to counter it, the ritual must be done.
“Your Majesty,” said Lord Jason, “you’ll need someone of great mastery, as this can’t be messed. I personally think that only the Magi have the necessary concentrations to perform the ritual.”
“Still biased you are, it seems. Don’t forget the Druids in Karazhan, the matter of nature are within their field of power. I think let us have Lord Justin to give out his opinions tomorrow, as I’m desperately tired. By the way, to ease your worries, the message has been successfully delivered. Celebrate as you wish, the council ends.”
With King Ashvin left, they left the Hall happily, knowing that their friend was safe.
chapter 5 will begin on the 17th december, along with shortened parts, due to various comments regarding the length of it...
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