A Kingdom Divided: A Fight of Brothers(Fantasy IC Open)

by **Nuridia** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:06 am

As Marie and Wanda walked out of the castle, they were stopped by a young guard who offered to escort them into the city and introduced himself as James. Wanda thought him handsome and kind, but that was it. He would make a great friend but as for a husband she wanted nobody right now. As Wanda and Marie were escorted, Marie started to talk. "Well Mother, I would hate to see war break out too." "War is good for nobody, at all." "And the people can't really afford it." She smiled at her mother's memories of her father as they headed to the market. Elenya had finished training and went to go have her bath herself. Finally she changed into an ivory gown with a pale blue corset all decorated with silver scrolling and went to go find Marcus and help him with his work.

by **The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:18 am

Lord Athrignan Deathspeaker, the Dark Apothecary
Chillbarrow Holds, Anthil

"See, you have been of utmost help, Sir Menil. Granted, you did need some encouragement, but eh..."

"Just kill me already, fiend!"

"What? Nooo. That would be boring. Besides, I don't want your rotten blood on my hands. No, we'll just leave you... right here. Yes, much better. Now then, dear Menil, a good day to you."

The Dark Apothecary and his servants mounted their undead horses again, and rode away through the ashes of the blasted holds of Chillbarrow, leaving Sir Menil, a knight from the capital, behind. Bloody and battered, the nobleman had been given a potion. He'd be lying there, in agonizing pain, for the coming few days if he was lucky - longer if he wasn't. The group that left him behibd rode, and would do so for days without ending, until they had finally reached their goal: the capital.

The group reached the walls of the capital of the Empire three days (or were it four?) later, stopping close to the gates, just by the road. They dismounted their horses, and half of them, including their lord, would continue on foot. Fully clad in armor and cloth, with Chillbarrow's banner held high, they could pass as if they were common nobles - or the soldiers of one - if not using equipment that was a bit... old. Without much trouble, the group entered the city, and set for the palace..

by **Tomia** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:53 pm

As Lord Athrignan walked towards the palace a guard stopped him, noticing the group flew a strange flag and had on very old armor. "Halt, state your business here." He called out to them.
Marie, Wanda, and James walked out into the city towards the market place. Marie was chatting with her daughter causally, while James walked silently. He knew better than to intrude on the royal's conversation, and wouldn't speak unless spoken too. "Maybe we should buy something for your brother Wanda. I'm sure he would appreciate a present."
Marcus was sitting at his desk when he saw Elenya walk into his study. He smiled "Hey Enna, I'm glad you came, here come sit." He said motioning to the chair next to him. He then began to look through the large stack of letters and reports on his desk. He sighed as he read letter after letter. There was little good news among them. One report told of a merchant who claimed that he was attacked by a werewolf while traveling in Yendell, and another told of a farmer who swore that a minotaur destroyed his windmill. There has been so many rumors about the supposed return of ancient monsters, there was no way to know the truth. Marcus thought, they were most likely mistaken, shaken by being attacked bandits or mercenaries and imagining things. He certainly wasn't going to dedicate troops and resources until he knew the truth. "It seems everyone is seeing monsters these days." He said to Elenya. "People are seeing everything from werewolves to mer-creatures. I'm not sure if they are seeing these things or not but all this speculation is spreading fear across the kingdom. Then there's this letter from King Damal. He's said that Captain Aos overstepped his authority and attempted to give him orders. He also demands to be given control over the imperial forces in his provience. I'm going to need to find our what's really going on there. I was thinking of sending Wanda as my representative. I know I can trust her, and since she's my blood she'll be well treated. What do you think Enna?"

by **New Roman Empire** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:04 pm

Aos had pushed the company hard to arrive a Shadowwave, it had a ominous feel to it like something was watching you as you passed the gate to the abandoned keep. "Lieutenant Grim, set the camp outside the keep. We will not make the same mistake as camping inside the keep walls, no one enters the keep at night unless they are going in with me. Lieutenant get twelve of your best men and follow me," ordered Aos as he and the group of men entered the keep, it was covered in dust, skeletons, cobwebs and stains of old parties that were once held here. But the place made Aos' neck hair stand on end, he pulled out the High General's book and looked or the passage. "We need to head to the throne room, apparently the general left a warning there of some kind," Informed Aos as the group headed across the room and up a set of stairs and opened a door to see a room full of light and a ball going on. Only you could see through the guests. "what the hell, this is really screwed up and I see a stone laying on the throne over there," informed Aos as the group made their way across the room and through the apparitions that were once guests of a ball.

Once the group reached the stone, most of it wasn't legible, it had scratch marks all over it. It was a warning about the dungeon for some reason and it mention an artifact that was found. Just as Aos finished reading it, all the candles in the room went out and the room turned pitch black. Then an many evil sounding laughter's were heard and the men quickly put on torches only to find shadows moving toward them. "Ok, I have had enough of this place already, we push our way out of here and get back to the capital right away." Barked Aos as the men charged through he room slashing at the evil shadows as they got close enough. Once they got outside they noticed the rest of the 7th was engaged in a fight with the shadows as well. Lieutenant Grim and three other soldiers were the only ones left of the group that had gone in. "Captain sound the retreat, the men are already below half of the men that we brought," Barked Aos as he started to mutter a spell that would port them back to the capital.

Once the beam dropped them in the capital, they noticed they were in the court yard. "Lieutenant, follow me and give the men the order to head home and rest, we must see the emperor. I want a full count of the dead in two hours after we go speak with the emperor," Informed Aos as pure terror was on his face, he had never faced anything like it and he hopped he wouldn't have to again. No wonder the High General left very little information about them, they were pure evil and should never be messed with. The two rushed towards the Emperor's Study in which Aos had no doubt that he would be in. Once he opened the door he took several deep breaths, terror still showed on his face and he started to talk, "Markus, Shadowwave Darkness real killed over half the 7th and we barley got out of the keep itself alive. NO one should ever got to that place, it is full of evil even the worst evil lords would be scared to step foot in that place," Panted Aos as he took a seat and started to rock back and fourth trying to settle his nerves.

by **Tomia** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:14 pm

Marcus was surprised when Captain Aos barged into his study. He hadn't expected him back so soon. He listened to what the man said, seeing he was clearly rattled. He was not happy at all to hear they had lost so many men. He knew that wild adventure would not turn out well. Aos seemed to blame evil creatures for the attack but Marcus wasn't entirely convinced. The man was probably simply traumatized from battle. "Well Captain Aos, I'm surprised your back so soon. That is a frightening tale indeed, you seem quite shaken. Go lay down and rest. We can discuss what happened to you and your men when you are recovered." Marcus said to the captain as two guards came to help him to his quarters.

by **Sempans** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:29 pm

Prince Derek simply chose to walk around the palace for a while. He was wearing a white silk dress shirt that went well contrasted with his darkly tan skin, with a pair of dress pants, and shoes. He moved along the corridors watching the bustle of people, green eyes swiveling across as he saw, that soldier again, Aos, run by, panicky. "Well, I wonder where he is off too," he thought, scratching his red hair.

He eventually made his way to the stables, were the griffons were held, and found Phaeyl, asleep. He smiled at her, rubbing her mane as she slept, her her gentle murr as she slept. "Good, griffon...good griffon," he murmured lightly to her, before heading off. As he began walking again, he passed by a rather nice courtyard, complete with its own fountain and small trees. He went down to the fountain, and sat on it, staring into the water, humming a tune.

by **New Roman Empire** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:49 pm

"Markus, you don't know you didn't see. Ask Lieutenant Grim. Fourteen of the best men of the 7th. We all saw the same thing markus don't tell me it wasn't real. I still hear the laughter of those things. Take a trip there markus we will go tomorrow. I will show you what I saw!" Barked Aos as the guards took him out of the room and towards his quarters in the palace.

"Emperor Markus I lost good men today to those things. They don't bleed and they don't have fear. I have never seen anything like them, that place is something no man should ever see. Sir, you can't describe it until you have faced it yourself. It feels like something is missing in the darkness. You should take Aos up on that offer and see what we faced," excused Gr as he left the room.

by **The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:07 am

Lord Athrignan Deathspeaker, the Dark Apothecary
The Capital

Athrignan turned to face the soldier who was shouting to them, demanding he tell the man what they were doing.

"Imperial business. We are here to see the Emperor. In fact..."

Athrignan reached for a pouch attached to his belt as he replied to the soldier in an old accent, not spoken in the area for years. He grabbed a small piece of black cloth on it, with a golden spoon embroided on it. He held it out towards the man.

"... in fact, you may take us there right now. Show the Emperor this. He'll know what to do. Now then, lead the way, young man."

Athrignan couldn't help but chuckle inside his helmet as the group continued their way towards the palace, led by the somewhat confused soldier.

by **Tomia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:52 am

Marcus sighed as Aos was taken away. The man had clearly lost it. He would not venture off the that place, especially with him. Marcus would have to reconsider his place in the imperial government. Meanwhile the guard outside was confused but brought the bag to the emperor like instructed who was confused as well. Marcus was unaware what this bag was, and wanted to find out who brought it. He ordered the traveling group to be kept in the city. He would send for them in a little while.

by **Nuridia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:23 pm

Elenya sat down and helped Marcus with his work, being a bit confused by Aos' blabbering and the mysterious bag that was sent. Meanwhile, Wanda nodded to her mother. "That's exactly what I planned to do, I'm sure Marcus would like something." she said before stopping at a stall with melee weapons. "Mother, you think Marcus would like some new weapons?" Wanda asked.

by **Tomia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:37 pm

Marcus shook off the strange events and got back to his work, tossing the strange bag aside. "I guess I will send Wanda to Roras. I need to know what it happening there. I just hope she can hold her tongue. She loves speaking her mind after all, she might start a war." He half joked.
Marie smiled at Wanda when she stopped at the weapon stall. "That's a fine idea dear. I'm sure he'd love it." The blacksmith running the stall was shocked to see two royals approach him. He bowed before them. "Your majesties, I am honored by your presence at my store. How may I help you?" "We are looking for a gift for my son, Emperor Marcus." The blacksmith smiled. "Well your majesty, I am sure I have something the emperor will like." He showed the two women his collection of weapons. "Which one do you like Wanda?" The empress asked. "Your much better than me about these things."

by **Nuridia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:01 pm

Elenya laughed. ""Well she loves you and the empire too much for starting a war." she told Marcus to try to lighten his mood. In the market, Wanda browsed through the collection and found a double headed spear. It was beautiful as well as functional. "I like this one, I'll take this please." Wanda got out some of the money she brought and paid him before looking at another stall that sold perfume and dresses. "Hey Mother, look at these gowns!" "They're so beautiful, which one should I get?" she asked, gesturing to three dresses.

Dress 1: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2013 ... _Dress.jpg

Dress 2: http://myanimelist.net/character/5091/Sophie/pictures

Dress 3: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... FQQMygeMB4

by **Tomia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:34 pm

Marcus smiled at Elenya's comment. "Well I guess your right about that. I'll tell her before dinner then. Hopefully with that dragon of her's the ride won't be too long. So Elenya, your mother seems to be on your case about marriage. I certainly know that feeling, still are there any men you're interested in?" He asked curiously as he continued to go over paperwork. Marie smiled at the weapon her daughter chose. "I'm sure he'll love it." She said to Wanda. The blacksmith smiled. "A fine choice your highness." He bowed as they left. Marie smiled when Wanda got excited over dresses. "Well, they are all very beautiful dear, but I think the first one would look very pretty on you." She told her daughter.

by **Nuridia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:29 pm

"Well I don't think she took the dragon into the city." Elenya laughed, organizing Marcus" papers for him. At the marketplace, Wanda chose the first dress because it was actually very nice looking. "Do you all have this one in pink?" Wanda asked. She actually did like the first dress very much. But she would look great in blue too as she was a blonde, and she already had more pink gowns than a person should have. "You know what, I'm going to change it up." "I'll get it in orange." The clerk wrapped up the dress along with a bottle of Lily perfume that Wanda had picked out and Wanda thanked and payed the woman before taking the packages carefully along with the spear she had bought for Marcus. "How about you mother, do you want anything?" the princess asked Marie.

by **Tomia** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:58 pm

Marcus chuckled at Elenya's comment. "I certainly hope not. She'll scare the poor towns folk to death." He half joked. He smiled when Elenya began organizing the papers on his desk for him. "Thank you Enna, I appreciate it." He was glad to have her with him. She always made his work a little more enjoyable. After a little while he finally finished going through all his letters. "Well I'm glad that's done. The only thing I left to do is my council meeting. You can come if you want Enna, it would probably keep me in a good mood." He told her. Marie smiled as her daughter purchased the dress and thought about her question. "Well, I could use some seeds for my garden." The Empress dowager told her daughter. James offered to carry the spear for Wanda since she had a lot to carry and they walked toward the flower shop in the city. As they walked they passed by a rally of Roras refuges protesting the emperor and King Damal. "We should keep moving your majesties." James said as he watched the protest suspiciously. He managed to bring them to the flower shop without incident though and the three began to head back to the castle.

by **The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:24 am

Lord Athrignan Deathspeaker, the Dark Apothecary
The Capital

Athrignan and his fellow continued their path until they reached the palace, blocked from entrance. Some of them sat down, while others remained standing.

"They let us wait. Forgive me, my lord, but I find this rather offensive."

"Indeed it is. I don't like waiting. Come."

Athrignan unsheathed his sword, and took of his helmet, hanging it from his belt, his face now only covered by a piece of cloth in front of his jaw. He was followed by the rest of the group, several reaching for their weapons themselves, while others didn't. Athrignan grabbed a soldier by his neck, holding him high in the air.

"I will see your Emperor now. I have waited for the last hundred bloody years, and am in no mood to wait any more. Move."

He threw the hapless soldier back to the ground, sword held ready.

"Oh and please, don't shout."

by **Nuridia** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:16 pm

Tomia wrote:Marcus chuckled at Elenya's comment. "I certainly hope not. She'll scare the poor towns folk to death." He half joked. He smiled when Elenya began organizing the papers on his desk for him. "Thank you Enna, I appreciate it." He was glad to have her with him. She always made his work a little more enjoyable. After a little while he finally finished going through all his letters. "Well I'm glad that's done. The only thing I left to do is my council meeting. You can come if you want Enna, it would probably keep me in a good mood." He told her. Marie smiled as her daughter purchased the dress and thought about her question. "Well, I could use some seeds for my garden." The Empress dowager told her daughter. James offered to carry the spear for Wanda since she had a lot to carry and they walked toward the flower shop in the city. As they walked they passed by a rally of Roras refuges protesting the emperor and King Damal. "We should keep moving your majesties." James said as he watched the protest suspiciously. He managed to bring them to the flower shop without incident though and the three began to head back to the castle.

Enna shrugged. "Well council meetings bore the crap out of me but since it's for you I'll do it anyway." she half joked. When Wanda and Marie were heading back toward the palace they saw an unfamiliar looking man and a group of others unsheathing their swords on the royal guards. Wanda ran toward the guards with a shocked expression and skidded to a stop before the men. "What is the meaning of this?" she demanded, looking around at the scene taking place.

by **Tomia** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:31 pm

Marcus chuckled at Elenya's comment. "Well they bore me too, believe me. It's good to know you're willing to suffer for me." He said with a smile as they walked to the council chamber. Meanwhile guards began to surround the foreign lord, pointing their unsheathed weapons at him. When the royal ladies arrived one of them spoke. "This man demanded to see the emperor. When he was told to wait he attacked the sergeant here." He told Wanda.

by **The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:03 am

Lord Athrignan Deathspeaker, the Putrid
The Capital

"And I still demand I see the Emperor. Now. I would also like to add that I did not, in fact, attack your sergeant here. Rather, I kindly asked him to bring me to the Emperor right away."

Athrignan sheathed his sword, and most of his companions did the same, though some still held their weapons ready.

"I will not ask you again to take me to your Emperor now."

by **Tomia** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:38 pm

The guards didn't lower their weapons. They weren't sure about bringing this man to their emperor. The captain in charge of the situation turned to Princess Wanda. "Your highness, whatsoever your orders? Should we bring this man before the emperor?" He asked.

by **Nuridia** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:13 pm

Wanda scrutinized the man. "Well my lord, as you can see my brother is very preoccupied with state matters right now." "However, I will inform him of your presence and I'm sure he'll see you as soon as he can if you will only be a little patient." "There are many people on this continent that require his attention and noble or not, not one person trumps the other millions of people." Wanda then turned to the guards. "I will go fetch Marcus, hold our guest here and make sure nobody gets killed." "Keep Mother safe." The princess went inside and knocked on Marcus' council door.

by **Tomia** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:26 pm

The guard captain bowed his head to the Princess, and his men kept their guard up as the Princess walked off. They made sure the empress was safe, moving a few men in front of her to protect her. Meanwhile Marcus was sitting with his council, going over the state of their army and the reports of rebels in Roras. Marcus was rather bored, he hated council meetings. He sat up however, when there was a knock on the chamber door. He stopped the lord who was speaking and went to get the door. When he opened it he was surprised to see his sister. "Wanda, what are you doing here?" He asked her.

by **Sempans** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:24 pm

Prince Derek began seeing a lot more activity, and, deciding to see what the buzz was about, quickly got off the fountain.As he moved through the corridors, he saw that the Emperors sister was moving quite quickly, and was going towards an area he had seen some council people head off too.So, he decidedly went and followed somewhat behind her, coming to see her at the door, and Marcus answering. "Well, well, what is all this huff," he said to himself, finally reaching them.

by **The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:29 am

Lord Athrignan Deathspeaker, the Putrid
The Capital

"Phah."

Athrignan spat from behind his mask - gods knew how he was even able to do that - the foul substance splattering on the castle's stone tiles. He watched the young lady that was apparently the princess speed away, leaving behind the other (relatively) young lady that was her mother behind with the guards. The guards. Pitiful. They'd stand no chance against him and his companions, but he had no use for killing loyal servants of the Empire and the Emperor. Definitely not in these times.

"I do hope your princess is quick."

by **Nuridia** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:03 am

Tomia wrote:The guard captain bowed his head to the Princess, and his men kept their guard up as the Princess walked off. They made sure the empress was safe, moving a few men in front of her to protect her. Meanwhile Marcus was sitting with his council, going over the state of their army and the reports of rebels in Roras. Marcus was rather bored, he hated council meetings. He sat up however, when there was a knock on the chamber door. He stopped the lord who was speaking and went to get the door. When he opened it he was surprised to see his sister. "Wanda, what are you doing here?" He asked her.

Wanda didn't even bother to apologize for the intrusion. "There's some man in a mask outside demanding to see you at once." "He's even threatened the guards, and a whole group with him." "Mother's down there but I left her in good hands." "He says that he's waited long enough and refuses to wait anymore." "He seems rather impatient." Elenya looked surprised at the news, who could be so bold as to threaten the imperial guard?

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