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by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:42 pm
by Rygondria » Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:00 am
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:23 am
by Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States » Tue Jul 19, 2016 2:32 am
by Stadenwick » Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:49 am
Tracian Empire wrote:Old Tyrannia wrote:Basically, Stadenwick is RPing as the Russian, Orthodox version of Mormonism and Deseret.
Something in that direction, with some anti-Pope stuff hidden in since he claims to be a new Ecumenical Patriarch.
That's why I don't like heresies. They need to be burned.
by Shark isle » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:02 am
by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:07 am
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:22 am
by Stadenwick » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:44 am
Lancearc wrote:Lord Gould was relieved to have the Major up and about, assisting him in holding the grand estate's door closed just in case any of their assailants would attempt to storm the front entrance, but he knew that the door likely wouldn't protect them from everything. Bullets could be clearly heard embedding themselves on the other side of the thick wood, and it was Gould's fear that eventually one would find its way through and potentially into the flesh of one of his guests or himself. "Timothy! McKay, get in her at once!" he bellowed over the gunfire, and on cue the Irishman rushed in, keeping his head low and joining the lords before the door, their only real protection from the flying lead from the darkness outside.
"Yes, my lord?" Timothy asked, with an almost unnatural polite calmness given the circumstances.
"I need you to fetch from my study, almost certainly racked near the far corner, the Springfield Rifle which I carried in the Yukon Territories. Quickly now, go, the Major requires a weapon!" he ordered the man with great urgency, before Timothy had bolted off and returned a few minutes later with the rifle itself and several strips of ammunition. A nodded 'thank you' was all Timothy received from his lord before handing the weapon to the Major. "Good Hunting, Charles!" he smiled, and just then Ese returned with the object of his request. "Thank you very much dear, everyone stand back at once!" he ordered the occupants of his home away from the door, backing away himself as he nocked an arrow on the large bow, exhaling as he did so. He himself had seemingly resolved to find that immense inner peace that Osamu Sho had often told him was the greatest weapon of a focused Samurai warrior of Japan, not fearing death, but accepting it should it see fit to come for him.
"Timothy, I need you to open the door on my count so we can return these lads' fire properly." he ordered, and McKay, despite the danger this would put him, followed his lord's order without question. With his steward in position, he gave a silent nod, and the heavy wooden door was swung open. Lord Gould had already had the bow string retracted to his cheek, breathing slowly, and as soon as the opportunity was there he let loose on the long projectiles in the garden. Adjusted to the darkness already, he'd spotted one of the rascals behind one of the beautiful trees that housed his cherry blossoms.
The arrow impacted with a heavy thud, and from the darkness, a scream could be heard. Lord Gould smiled slightly.
"I suggest we all get ourselves out of this position, I can only assume that they're approaching from all sides, we cannot halt this assault standing in a single place." he said, slowly backpeddling away from the entrance as he prepared to load another arrow onto the bowstring.
Tracian Empire wrote:Old Tyrannia wrote:Basically, Stadenwick is RPing as the Russian, Orthodox version of Mormonism and Deseret.
Something in that direction, with some anti-Pope stuff hidden in since he claims to be a new Ecumenical Patriarch.
That's why I don't like heresies. They need to be burned.
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:23 pm
by Shark isle » Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:35 pm
Lancearc wrote:"Excellent shot, sir." Lord Gould commented coolly as he watched Ludwig operating with efficiency that was not unexpected from a man with any experience in the Austro-Hungarian military, glad to have another of the men finished. Before he could give the order, another of the Estate hands had already rushed out with another Springfield, likely the rifles which his father had once ferried back with him after a hunting trip in Montana, offering the weapon to the Austrian. "If you are certain that you can keep this area secured, sir, then I must proceed to the--" the Lord Gould started once more, but a loud noise like wood being splintered could be heard, followed by another. From the rear of the home a scream could be heard, and down the hallway beneath the grand staircase rushed a maid of the lord's
"Lord Gould sir, please hurry! The scoundrels have Lisa, they're coming in through the kitchens! Please, who knows what they'll do to the poor girl!" the woman cried in desperation. Clearly she had been in a struggle herself, as her blouse was wrinkled and slightly torn.
Gould turned to Ese, and Major Hill. "Sir Major, I would ask that you rush with proper haste to the western entrance, the miscreants likely have attempted to enter through the sunroom at that point. Ese, I must implore that you stick near me or anyone with a proper weapon, it doesn't appear you're armed for a firefight I must observe." he spoke, still calmly, even as lead continued to fly through the walls and into the home. He didn't say any more, nocking another feather-fletched arrow and with his bow, proceeded quickly down the hallway the servant woman had come screaming down.
A threesome of the intruders had already managed to enter the second floor unbeknownst to the lords and ladies, although they likely could deduce it through the laughing and the shattering of priceless dishes, the desecration of expensive paintings, and tearing of wallpaper. The near-delusional criminals seemed to delight like children in their vandalism, waving their weapons about as they hooted and hollered. "Oi James! Figure we can find the Yank in here?" one of the men suggested with a slur, having discovered that the doors lining this hallway were intended as guest rooms. "Plenty o' loot in here too!" he announced excitedly, though two of his companions had already busied themselves with kicking in the doors of the other guest rooms nearby...
by Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States » Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:53 pm
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:32 pm
by Shark isle » Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:04 pm
Lancearc wrote:Lord Gould had grown intensely quiet the longer this unexpected attack on his home wore on, the worry plastered across his face despite his best attempts to control what he allowed to show in regards to his emotional state outwardly. It was not that he was afraid to die, in fact he felt quite confident in his chances of survival given all of the factors working into the favor of the ladies and gentlemen hold up in the estate -- being on the defense, access to more proper weapons, the ability to lie in wait and let the attackers rush towards them blindly -- no, the source of his worry was that he still had guests who were unaccounted for. What kind of host would he be if any of his peers were murdered in his home? How would that affect the others' opinion of him as a capable leader? When he heard the Major addressing him however, he had to quickly disregard all of these ill thoughts and return his focus to the skirmishing around them.
He listened intently to what was sage advice from the Major as they methodically headed down the hallways towards the kitchens, following the shrieks for help and drunken laughter. "You are correct, Major Hill." he agreed with the old soldier's assessment of a wise course of action. Surely, these men weren't the brightest bunch in all London. If they would attempt this bold frontal assault on the manner whilst only outnumbering the inhabitants slightly, they would likely give chase down a corridor, right into the teeth of a crossfire. "We can certainly draw them into giving chase like the fools they appear to be, and cut them down without much effort. How do you propose we get them to give chase?" he inquired. It seemed simply enough, though he was willing to listen to specific advice from the Major.
As they came upon the hallway leading into the kitchens, the sobbing for help became more like a plea with her captors. Pressing himself against the wall and peaking around the corner, Lord Gould clearly saw four of the scoundrels forcing themselves upon the handmaiden, tearing at her clothing and holding her down on a countertop. Absolutely Appalled, Lord Gould returned to full hiding. "We have to act quickly Major, draw their attention away from the poor girl!" he urged his companion as he made sure that the arrow on the nock was securely placed, prepared to be aimed true and fired at short notice, perhaps over a shorter distance than he would like.
"James! This bastard look familiar?" one of the men shouted out as the man with a distinct American dialect spoke up, with his hands raised as if waiting for them to close for close quarters engagement. The one referred to as James poked his head out of one of the guest rooms, before emerging fully from behind the corner and out into the hallway, where his two other friends stood in a straight line across the width of the corridor.
"Certainly does...that's the one. Fuckin' kill him." James muttered angrily, the three men taking aim with their handguns and opening fire.
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:16 pm
by Shadowwell » Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:56 pm
Lancearc wrote:The three men had advanced as the American turned tail and retreated to his room, hoping to perhaps close the distance between them and the door to trap the man inside and pepper the room with gunfire. The man was swift to find his weapon and take up a post at the door of his quarters however, forcing the three assailants to scramble for cover when they suddenly faced return fire from the powerful handgun. Swearing as they dove for safety, each now were secure behind either a door or a corner of the hallway. "Come on out ya fuckin' cunt! Weren't so shy when ya decide ta knock James about tha skull!" one of them shouted from his hiding spot, slurring and perhaps hoping to coax the American into the open somehow.
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:29 pm
by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:49 pm
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:13 pm
by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:46 pm
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:08 pm
by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:22 pm
by Lancearc » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:33 pm
by Stadenwick » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:37 pm
Tracian Empire wrote:Old Tyrannia wrote:Basically, Stadenwick is RPing as the Russian, Orthodox version of Mormonism and Deseret.
Something in that direction, with some anti-Pope stuff hidden in since he claims to be a new Ecumenical Patriarch.
That's why I don't like heresies. They need to be burned.
by The Ik Ka Ek Akai » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:39 pm
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