Out From the Shadows[TCB Only!]

[Communist Volkstrad]

The year is 1340, but not as we know it to be. This is not the world we know. It is a perversion, a twisted image of what might have been. Creatures of darkness, magic, and sorcery fill this world. It is like our own, the same peoples, the same borders, similar cultures. But it is a cursed place, and its similarity makes it all the more abhorrent. Some of the nations we know are very similar, with only minor changes, some of which are for the better. Others are twisted, horrid shadows of themselves, destroying the weak for their own gain and pleasure. Creatures thought only to be myth and legend in our world exist as reality in this one, and haunt the countryside, the underground, and even the cities. Some are benign, and only seek to do good. These are few and far inbetween. Others don't care about anything but themselves, and simply go on about their lives. Many however, are malevolent and exist to cause pain and suffering. This is the world as it may have been, and only time shall tell what may come of it.

[Union of Socialist Puterrepubliks]

Three rangers make their way through a pine forest, huddled in thick cloaks. "Pavel, ya'r bloody mad for draggin' us out here on a wive's tale." The lead man draws his sword - "talk like that and I'll have yer head for treason." They travel further north, braving the winter chill.

[Badassistanian]

A large group of tribesmen in the heart of rio begin to dance around the fire as they offer there sacrifices to the Sun god Guaracy who gives the people a great abundance of light, energy, and food.

Many of the tribes begin to connect from tupi tribes to incan tribes under the great power of Guaracy eventually a union is founded among these tribe members and all form to create the
Tribe of Badassistanian which spans across the south american region.

[Togeria]

The Shi Dynasty, spanning from China, Korea, Japan, and Mongolia now looks for the ultimate prize, the Golden Kingdom. A messenger is sent deep into USP, trying to contact the leader. The ride is long and hard, but with a sun compass he slowly makes his way.

[Union of Socialist Puterrepubliks]

As Pavel heads forward on his horse, his two companions fall back. "I swear, he's fockin' mad. We're bloody southerners compared to the bastards who live in Ravka. Thar hardly enough to make it on ther own, don't need none of our help."

[Communist Volkstrad]

The sacrifices made, the tribes begins to conduct the sacred ritual dance as the fires are lit. This is the ritual day, where those who are ready for the coming of age ceremony will be brought through it. Very soon, they will be able to join the rest of the Tribe in raiding and the summoning of the spirits. All the tribes meet upon the summit of Mount Heilig as they summon the goddess Mrak to prepare those who gather there for their coming years as servants of the Dark Gods.

[People of Ukrainia]

The People of Ukraine prepare for the winter, as efforts to rid much of the dark magic have been largely succesful

[Union of Socialist Puterrepubliks]

Representatives of the Seven Soviets receive the messenger.

[The Knights of the Specter]

A lowly three men, bored of seeing history go other ways, have decided "Hey, let's make history of our own!" These three men, under their symbol, have dominated over a large island and smaller ones around it. They go under one label. The Knights under Specter.

[Togeria]

Representatives of the Seven Soviets receive the messenger.

The messanger gets off the horse. Wearing Togerian battle armor, but more winterized. "I have a message for you." He says in a thick accent.

[Seven Soviets]

"And what is this message?"

The rangers continue north, until they come upon the outskirts of the village of Ravka. It is entirely deserted. Houses are coated with ice, most chillingly - the villagers are frozen in stasis. The men look on with horror. "Me grandmum always said the ice wraiths wer real, I didn' believe her.."

[The Knights of the Specter]

One of the men, a Necromancer, another a alchemist, and yet another a somewhat of a mad doctor.

[Togeria]

"And what is this message?"

The rangers continue north, until they come upon the outskirts of the village of Ravka. It is entirely deserted. Houses are coated with ice, most chillingly - the villagers are frozen in stasis. The men look on with horror. "Me grandmum always said the ice wraiths wer real, I didn' believe her.."

He pulls out his Katana, and points it at them. "Surrender to the might of the Great Shi, and may you be spared your head on a pike."

[Seven Soviets]

"We just go about our business. If you want to claim hierarchy over us, go ahead. All we want is to make it through the winter, and it's always winter here."

[Badassistanian tribes under Guaracy]

The tribes further connect themselves under there god by building direct routes to different villages.

[Togeria]

"A proper delegation will arrive tomorrow. Be prepared to hand over your possessions." With that he left back to the dynasty.

[Seven Soviets]

"Stupid cretin. The motherland'll give back what they take."

[People of Ukrainia]

The People build walls around their small country, as protection against the dark magic and nasty imperialists

[The Knights of the Specter]

The Knights slowly tear apart the tribals around the islands, slowly either slaughtering them, or enthralling them. Rebuilding the villages into keeps and forts, towers which to have guard or to imprison the people they dominated.

[Togeria]

A day and 12hrs later the delegacy arrive. All decorated in winterized armor, one stands out as he wears the mask of a dragon.

[Seven Soviets]

The Seven Lords arrive in heavy armor of fur and iron, flanked by massive wolves.

[Badassistanian tribes under Guaracy]

The all mighty Guaracy has blessed our tribes and villages with the creation of new Weapons including various new types of swords, bows, and spears.

[Togeria]

The Seven Lords arrive in heavy armor of fur and iron, flanked by massive wolves.

"What is this!?"

[Seven Soviets]

"Direwolves, children of the Elder Gods."

[Togeria]

"Take us to your palace, so I may ascend the throne."