Divine Intervention V: Montezuma's Madness
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Robert Can't
Éponine
It was at the time of rebirth once again the time that the old ones called “A new cycle”. The ancient towers of Techenhuan stood tall among the rocky peaks of Itza. The cloak shield of Chotec had concealed the hidden city for many great ages…
But Now…
The Collective Conciseness known as the Lizardmind was desperate, the great tower of Techenhuan had fallen. Taking with it many of Lizardmind’s thought brothers. The ancient city of the Lizards ruled over by the mighty Lizardmind was finally dying. It was the warm bloods. A band of purple clad scouts had entered the mighty citadel followed by a small invasion force. Usually the citadel would be protected by the cloaking sphere of Chotec but the purpleclads had stumbled in by accident. Or at least that was what the Slocc said.
Lizardmind thought different but Lizardmind needed ally. Lizardmind need Warmblood ally. Lizardmind had plan. Warmblood Warmbloodmontezuma was powerful, he destroy purplecads home. Lizardmind very clever.
A small gecko climbed up the palace wall of Tenochtitlan. Lizarmind imprinted his conciseness into it. As the Gecko he climbed up the wall and into warmbloodmontezuma’s room. He saw the leader of the mighty Warmblood empire and scampered up to him.
In his croaky Gecko voice Lizardmind said “Warmbloodmontezuma.”
“Who, me?” Said the startled Warmblood.
“Yes. We are Lizardmind.”
“Hello”
“We are ancient deity. We are a God. We need Warbloodmontezuma’s help. Purpleclad destroy sacred tower at hidden city. Lizardmind find Warmbloodmontezuma, Warmbloodmontezuma is strong. Hidden city not hidden now. Need defending. You build fort at ChotecGate. Help lizards. Also Kill purpleclads. KILL ALL PURPLECLADS.” Lizardmind said before vanishing into the Jungle once again.
Lizardmind knew that it was his duty to carry out the best course of action for the lizardrace. He knew they counted on him. He represented the sacred jungle and was known as a presence even to the great old ones. He was feared by all who entered the sacred jungle. Even the old ones dared not enter his domain, all who knew of him knew of their peril of entering the Jungle. Even those like Tracnar, Pavlos and Nihil.
Lizardmind was the Jungle, the Jungle was Lizardmind.
How to understand stuff
The Mission
NFTE
ops forgot to put save.
But Now…
The Collective Conciseness known as the Lizardmind was desperate, the great tower of Techenhuan had fallen. Taking with it many of Lizardmind’s thought brothers. The ancient city of the Lizards ruled over by the mighty Lizardmind was finally dying. It was the warm bloods. A band of purple clad scouts had entered the mighty citadel followed by a small invasion force. Usually the citadel would be protected by the cloaking sphere of Chotec but the purpleclads had stumbled in by accident. Or at least that was what the Slocc said.
Lizardmind thought different but Lizardmind needed ally. Lizardmind need Warmblood ally. Lizardmind had plan. Warmblood Warmbloodmontezuma was powerful, he destroy purplecads home. Lizardmind very clever.
A small gecko climbed up the palace wall of Tenochtitlan. Lizarmind imprinted his conciseness into it. As the Gecko he climbed up the wall and into warmbloodmontezuma’s room. He saw the leader of the mighty Warmblood empire and scampered up to him.
In his croaky Gecko voice Lizardmind said “Warmbloodmontezuma.”
“Who, me?” Said the startled Warmblood.
“Yes. We are Lizardmind.”
“Hello”
“We are ancient deity. We are a God. We need Warbloodmontezuma’s help. Purpleclad destroy sacred tower at hidden city. Lizardmind find Warmbloodmontezuma, Warmbloodmontezuma is strong. Hidden city not hidden now. Need defending. You build fort at ChotecGate. Help lizards. Also Kill purpleclads. KILL ALL PURPLECLADS.” Lizardmind said before vanishing into the Jungle once again.
Lizardmind knew that it was his duty to carry out the best course of action for the lizardrace. He knew they counted on him. He represented the sacred jungle and was known as a presence even to the great old ones. He was feared by all who entered the sacred jungle. Even the old ones dared not enter his domain, all who knew of him knew of their peril of entering the Jungle. Even those like Tracnar, Pavlos and Nihil.
Lizardmind was the Jungle, the Jungle was Lizardmind.
How to understand stuff
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The Mission
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ops forgot to put save.
TheForestAuro
Whisper in the Trees
"Surely..."
One of Montezuma's rings implanted thoughts into his mind.
"It wouldn't be so bad if we took advantage of more than one of the sacred sites."
The thought was a pleasant one, but fear of the Tree's retribution filled him.
"Oh, what? Do you fear his wrath? How typical. You are nothing but another immortal. The jester has left you for better seas. The sumerians have beaten you back."
"In order to succeed, you must have ambition. Pillage these sacred sites for you - just one more, let us not be in excess - and Phaelep will reward your ambition by not only protecting you from the Tree's retribution but by reversing his magic to aid you instead."
"Are you ambitious, Montezuma? Or are you a coward who fears the Tree enough to do his bidding?"
One of Montezuma's rings implanted thoughts into his mind.
"It wouldn't be so bad if we took advantage of more than one of the sacred sites."
The thought was a pleasant one, but fear of the Tree's retribution filled him.
"Oh, what? Do you fear his wrath? How typical. You are nothing but another immortal. The jester has left you for better seas. The sumerians have beaten you back."
"In order to succeed, you must have ambition. Pillage these sacred sites for you - just one more, let us not be in excess - and Phaelep will reward your ambition by not only protecting you from the Tree's retribution but by reversing his magic to aid you instead."
"Are you ambitious, Montezuma? Or are you a coward who fears the Tree enough to do his bidding?"
It rained, no it poured. The water kept falling and falling soon the small puddles became flooded streets and water started to flow inside the throne room.
"Puppet of the Gods."
...
"Weak and feeble Montezuma."
...
A voice whispered and Montezuma searched for the origin of the insulting voice but saw only his guards looking in bewilderment.
"You think you decide, that you rule?!"
The whispers became louder.
"You think you can control the Gods?"
Unknown to all the stream of water had formed a puddle and had someone looked more closely they had seen that it moved most unnatural.
"Know how to manipulate them?"
"You know nothing!"
Out of the small puddle came a giant column of water shooting up 4 meters in height. And a face appeared, it was a kind face or at least it seemed that way, the bright blue of the water made the face look pleasant, beautiful even.
And then the woman spoke.
"Oh warrior Montezuma, blessed by the thirst for blood.
You have been visited by many Gods and prophets have heard many warnings and have seen many blessings. Still you see it only as an annoyance a blockade in your path to victory but still you fear their wrath. And rightly so, as their curse can mean the end for the Aztecs civilization before it has truly begun!
Now head these words as for I too am a God of this world. For I am Aquaris, Queen of the Seven Seas! I control the seas the rivers and all that flows between!
Now listen my brave warrior. Water can be a powerful ally, it can make the Aztec river powerful and strong, a bringer of fertility and life. But it can also be a dangerous foe, for where there is no water there is no life. Honour and respect me and I will help you, deny me and we will see how the Aztec river flows.
For now I will tell you this; colour the river red with blood of the white and pray for either the seas to subside or the fish to swim. Fail and the seas will rise and the fish will die.
I will return."
"Puppet of the Gods."
...
"Weak and feeble Montezuma."
...
A voice whispered and Montezuma searched for the origin of the insulting voice but saw only his guards looking in bewilderment.
"You think you decide, that you rule?!"
The whispers became louder.
"You think you can control the Gods?"
Unknown to all the stream of water had formed a puddle and had someone looked more closely they had seen that it moved most unnatural.
"Know how to manipulate them?"
"You know nothing!"
Out of the small puddle came a giant column of water shooting up 4 meters in height. And a face appeared, it was a kind face or at least it seemed that way, the bright blue of the water made the face look pleasant, beautiful even.
And then the woman spoke.
"Oh warrior Montezuma, blessed by the thirst for blood.
You have been visited by many Gods and prophets have heard many warnings and have seen many blessings. Still you see it only as an annoyance a blockade in your path to victory but still you fear their wrath. And rightly so, as their curse can mean the end for the Aztecs civilization before it has truly begun!
Now head these words as for I too am a God of this world. For I am Aquaris, Queen of the Seven Seas! I control the seas the rivers and all that flows between!
Now listen my brave warrior. Water can be a powerful ally, it can make the Aztec river powerful and strong, a bringer of fertility and life. But it can also be a dangerous foe, for where there is no water there is no life. Honour and respect me and I will help you, deny me and we will see how the Aztec river flows.
For now I will tell you this; colour the river red with blood of the white and pray for either the seas to subside or the fish to swim. Fail and the seas will rise and the fish will die.
I will return."
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@Nictel
I'm not sure you want that last bit to be Not For Trynthlas' Eyes.
Generally, it's a good idea to let the player know exactly what you're asking him to do, rather than assuming he'll understand it from the story.
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I'm not sure you want that last bit to be Not For Trynthlas' Eyes.
Generally, it's a good idea to let the player know exactly what you're asking him to do, rather than assuming he'll understand it from the story.
Robert Can't
Éponine
Ignore this. It's a mistake.
Robert Can't
Éponine
Sorry I forgot to post the save back then, so I have re done it using the most recent one.
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Ah yes thanks. I had a different spoiler before then changed it to explain and forgot to remove the NFTE bit.
TheForestAuro
Whisper in the Trees
Got it.
XCL
XCL
TheForestAuro
Whisper in the Trees
The men so previously invigorated seemed tainted even further as time wore on, and soon they fell ill. The last of their descendants were completely unable to move, and this plague took the Crystalis soldiers' lives.
A troubling sign, perhaps. But what did it mean?
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The Dark Crystal pulsed, and its shards rejoined the main body, becoming whole again. It descended to the earth, and took a human form once again.
"Brother I find it interesting how often we find ourselves squabbling, when all too often we wish for the same thing."
He pulled his hand into a fist, and the last of the Dog Soldiers died. Turning to the ocean, he laughed. "Let's see if we can't stir things up some more."
A troubling sign, perhaps. But what did it mean?
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The Dark Crystal pulsed, and its shards rejoined the main body, becoming whole again. It descended to the earth, and took a human form once again.
"Brother I find it interesting how often we find ourselves squabbling, when all too often we wish for the same thing."
He pulled his hand into a fist, and the last of the Dog Soldiers died. Turning to the ocean, he laughed. "Let's see if we can't stir things up some more."
@ Arsonist
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Montezuma had just sat in his thrown as the doors opened and a Water-nymph came walking in.
I bring forth these texts and a message from Aquaris; Nihil has attacked and has destroyed part of our kingdom. you should do wise to defy him as well. Take the weapons Nihil has given you and use them against him! Show the world you seek his destruction by sacrificing his so called prophet on the steps of your palace. Aqauris will protect you.
And as quickly as she had come she left, only leaving behind two scrolls.
From the books of Aquaris.
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Montezuma had just sat in his thrown as the doors opened and a Water-nymph came walking in.
I bring forth these texts and a message from Aquaris; Nihil has attacked and has destroyed part of our kingdom. you should do wise to defy him as well. Take the weapons Nihil has given you and use them against him! Show the world you seek his destruction by sacrificing his so called prophet on the steps of your palace. Aqauris will protect you.
And as quickly as she had come she left, only leaving behind two scrolls.
From the books of Aquaris.
The Book of War
For the God Nihil is the destroyer of life and as such the arch-nemisis of Water and her God.
He who defies Nihil will be rewarded with the gift of life.
He who stands with Nihil will be greatly punished.
The Book of Water
For the God Aquaris said; The cities that know the water and grow life will find themselves in the city of heaven.
For the God Nihil is the destroyer of life and as such the arch-nemisis of Water and her God.
He who defies Nihil will be rewarded with the gift of life.
He who stands with Nihil will be greatly punished.
The Book of Water
For the God Aquaris said; The cities that know the water and grow life will find themselves in the city of heaven.
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The God of Luck had watched peace settle across the land, only to watch it broken by Montezuma. First by raiding Gilgamesh, then by his attacks on England. Yet what could he do? Reinforce the other nations who faced Montezuma?
"No", he whispered to himeslf. Sure, Gilgamesh had survived yet the English had suffered instead. Montezuma was set on war, aided and abetted by that wretch Nihil and his other stooges. For now he would leave this continent behind and spread his word of peace to the other peoples of the world.
Then he smiled, for who knew what the future held? Maybe speaking to some of the other God's would prove useful...
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"No", he whispered to himeslf. Sure, Gilgamesh had survived yet the English had suffered instead. Montezuma was set on war, aided and abetted by that wretch Nihil and his other stooges. For now he would leave this continent behind and spread his word of peace to the other peoples of the world.
Then he smiled, for who knew what the future held? Maybe speaking to some of the other God's would prove useful...
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Robert Can't
Éponine
Gods. Lizardmind hated the way the Gods treated him. They regarded him as some kind of animal. They rewarded the Warmbloods by destroying Lizardmind and replacing his broken limbs with "woods". Lizardmind felt a deep loss. He felt like he had lost part of himself. The Jungle had been killed. Lizardmind was Angry. Lizardmind find Warmbloodmontezuma. Lizardmind have Warmbloodmontezuma destroy sacred treeforestwood.
Montezuma sat on his throne looking out over his kingdom, he was startled when a Gecko climbed up next to him.
"Warmbloodmontezuma."
"Hello, is it Lizardmind again?"
"Yes. We order you chop down sacred treeforestwood. Or we spread further. We will destroy."
Montezuma sat on his throne looking out over his kingdom, he was startled when a Gecko climbed up next to him.
"Warmbloodmontezuma."
"Hello, is it Lizardmind again?"
"Yes. We order you chop down sacred treeforestwood. Or we spread further. We will destroy."
Robert Can't
Éponine
that's ok.
YEY AN UPDATE
nfte
Also It's a demand not a request
YEY AN UPDATE
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Also It's a demand not a request
The gods were pleased. Well, some of them. Others raged at Montezuma and cursed his actions, and others still teased his mind with temptations and promises. Though he was immortal, and contained a spark of divinity within, Montezuma was...disturbed...by so many contacts with these gods.
A shadow in the deep recesses of Montezuma's mind began to grow, and fed upon the contact with the gods when they visited. Montezuma himself was unware of this, and only time would tell what this shadow could mean.
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Montezuma again sat before the map of the known lands in the war room of his palace, advisors gathered 'round. They were not sure what to expect, for the Aztec lord had a strange look in his eyes. All of them knew of the changing of the lands around them, but were not sure which of the gods had been responsible for what.
"Scribe." Montezuma spoke.
The young slave rushed forward, presenting the advisors with a list, the contents of which made all their faces turn pale. For on the list were the words and demands of the gods, and they knew that no matter the course their ruler chose, the Aztec people would feel the wrath of one or more deities.
Montezuma, though, was calm.
"Some of these gods order, some demand, but Montezuma has the right of it. Montezuma knows which gods favor the Aztec, and which gods are merely jealous! This is Montezuma's plan!"
With that, the slave unrolled a larger parchment, and, slowly at first, Montezuma's advisors smiled, and nodded in agreement with the immortal. Surely with these plans, the gods would be well pleased.
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In the north, near York, the Aztec forces found themselves facing a number of chariot units from both Sumeria and England. While strong fighters, the Aztec axemen rarely fared well against these foes. However, always willing to sacrifice where necessary, the Aztecs cunningly teased and taunted the enemy with the chance to recover their enslaved workers. Then, they would strike!
Unfortunately, not all things go according to plan. Although they had the advantage, the troops stationed in York were routed. Gilgamesh captured the city.
It was of little concern, though, as a Jaguar squad easily mopped up the skeleton force of chariots that had invaded the city. York would remain in Aztec hands.
Near the homeland, though, it was as if the wild men of the jungles had gone mad - hordes of barbarians threw themselves against the Aztec cities and troops. They were everywhere!
The homeland was safe, for the Aztec warriors were fierce and strong!
Victoria could not say the same for her lands, however. By Montezuma's orders, Nihil's siege machines had been painstakingly transported to the walls of London. Now, they rained death upon the city.
The English capitol was now in Aztec hands, and the survivors fled to the north, where the English had established a small refuge town.
Roosevelt, the very-friendly American, was contacted with an offer to share the Aztec knowledge of Mathematics in exchange for some useful bits.
Still the barbarians came. But, still was the Aztec homeland safe and protected.
With the army recovered and rested from the battle of London, they marched to put an end to the English foe for good. The English troops fought to the bitter end now, and the captured ones were brought before Montezuma.
Standing at the edge of the sea, Montezuma heard its call. The waters held a strange pull on his soul, and Montezuma wondered if it was the goddess Aquaris. He would know soon enough, for he had done her bidding and the rivers of England ran red with the blood of the Aztec nation's enemy. Now, those few English soldiers that had survived the final battle at Hastings were gathered in shackles on the desert sands by the sea near Teotihuacan. The civilians had all been pressed into slavery and were busy improving the lands that were now home to Aztecs.
Raising his arms, Montezuma called out to the goddess.
"Montezuma has done the bidding of Aquaris, and the lands of the English are no more! Their queen, Victoria, lies dead at Aztec hands! All this we have done for you, goddess, and in defiance of the god of Aether!
Now Montezuma calls upon you, goddess! Show your favor to the Aztec people, and make these dead lands wash away, and be home to the fish of the sea so that the people of Teotihuacan and elsewhere may benefit from this bounty. Montezuma asks this, and also calls upon you to protect your faithful from any wrath of this Aether god!
For this, we give you a final sacrifice!!"
With his final words, Montezuma slashed his hands downward, and the throats of all the English soldiers on the beach were cut as one...the desert sands stained red.
With this victory, Montezuma was elevated even further amongst the Aztec people, and was proclaimed sole monarch, answerable to none but himself and the gods.
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The fury of the wild barbarians continued unabated, crashing through the jungles towards the Aztec lands in great numbers. But still the Aztecs held. And so too did the lands of Techenhuan, for the Chotec gate had been reinforced by a formidable fort. Montezuma ordered that a garrison be stationed there, to defend the fort and keep any and all from entering the lands within.
The army had not been idle. Bolstered by new troops from the homelands, they marched straight for the Sumerian lands. Gilgamesh had not been idle, though, and new Sumerian cities were discovered. It mattered not to the Aztecs, though - all Sumeria would burn!
And so it did, starting with the city of Kish.
Desperate and pathetic in the face of the Aztec might and fury, the Sumerians attempted to reconcile. Montezuma would hear nothing. The so-called god king Gilgamesh would die.
The army assembled at the mighty walls of Uruk, bolstered by their siege machines. The Aztecs would not be leaving without a fight this time!
Uruk burned. Only Eridu remained of the Sumerian cities. Montezuma would not wait - it must fall NOW! Sumerian troops had been spotted near the city of Tlaxcala, and there was no time to reinforce it. It was a desperate gamble by the Sumerians, but it would be in vain.
With the fall of Eridu and the death of Gilgamesh, the Sumerian army disbanded and scattered. Some were later captured, and along with those taken in the battles in Sumerian lands, Montezuma had enough to give in sacrifice to both the Lizardmind and the god Nihil.
Finger pointing at the sky, Montezuma addressed Nihil.
"Nihil god, Montezuma calls on you now! The mighty Aztec have conquered both the vile English and the cowardly Sumerians. The builders of the "great wall" have learned well their lesson. Now, all that is left of Sumeria's so-called army is gathered here in chains.
Montezuma has fulfilled your task, Nihil god! Now we await your rewards and blessings!"
The hand chopped, and so too did the axes of the Aztec standing near each captive.
Later, Montezuma stood in the fort at Chotec gate, with a collection of Sumerian workers captured in the lands around the now-burned cities. Looking out over the fort wall into the jungled lands of Techenhuan, Montezuma spoke, hoping that the thing calling itself Lizardmind could hear.
"Montezuma has aided Lizardmind, and the purpleclad Sumerians lay dead! Montezuma brings these last few to Chotec gate, so that Lizardmind may witness the actions that the Aztec take. Chotec gate is defended, and Sumeria is burned, because of the Aztec.
Watch now, what the Aztec have done for you."
Montezuma turned back to the huddled Sumerians and nodded to the Aztec warriors gathered around. The Sumerians died.
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Back at his palace, Montezuma read the reports from his commanders in Sumeria. The army had regrouped, with some elements sent out to ensure that no Sumerians remained to pose a threat. Unwritten, but understood by Montezuma, was that the war machines from Nihil had not been destroyed ... this due to a silent and unwritten communication between Montezuma and his general Leonidas before he had gone to the front.
Looking out to the sea, Montezuma wondered what the consequences and rewards of this action would be.
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The end of the Aztec campaign against the English and Sumerians also coincided with the development of a time-marking calendar. Well pleased with all that had been done, Montezuma declared the day of the final battle with Sumeria as a kingdom holiday.
And once again, the Americans were contacted to share some knowledge.
The gods demands had been heeded, and the Aztecs stood strong. But of a majority, their hearts belonged to the religion of Tree, which had spread to nearly all corners of the Aztec lands, and was the only established religion amongst all the gods the Aztecs knew.
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A shadow in the deep recesses of Montezuma's mind began to grow, and fed upon the contact with the gods when they visited. Montezuma himself was unware of this, and only time would tell what this shadow could mean.
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Montezuma again sat before the map of the known lands in the war room of his palace, advisors gathered 'round. They were not sure what to expect, for the Aztec lord had a strange look in his eyes. All of them knew of the changing of the lands around them, but were not sure which of the gods had been responsible for what.
"Scribe." Montezuma spoke.
The young slave rushed forward, presenting the advisors with a list, the contents of which made all their faces turn pale. For on the list were the words and demands of the gods, and they knew that no matter the course their ruler chose, the Aztec people would feel the wrath of one or more deities.
Montezuma, though, was calm.
"Some of these gods order, some demand, but Montezuma has the right of it. Montezuma knows which gods favor the Aztec, and which gods are merely jealous! This is Montezuma's plan!"
With that, the slave unrolled a larger parchment, and, slowly at first, Montezuma's advisors smiled, and nodded in agreement with the immortal. Surely with these plans, the gods would be well pleased.
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In the north, near York, the Aztec forces found themselves facing a number of chariot units from both Sumeria and England. While strong fighters, the Aztec axemen rarely fared well against these foes. However, always willing to sacrifice where necessary, the Aztecs cunningly teased and taunted the enemy with the chance to recover their enslaved workers. Then, they would strike!
Unfortunately, not all things go according to plan. Although they had the advantage, the troops stationed in York were routed. Gilgamesh captured the city.
It was of little concern, though, as a Jaguar squad easily mopped up the skeleton force of chariots that had invaded the city. York would remain in Aztec hands.
Near the homeland, though, it was as if the wild men of the jungles had gone mad - hordes of barbarians threw themselves against the Aztec cities and troops. They were everywhere!
The homeland was safe, for the Aztec warriors were fierce and strong!
Victoria could not say the same for her lands, however. By Montezuma's orders, Nihil's siege machines had been painstakingly transported to the walls of London. Now, they rained death upon the city.
The English capitol was now in Aztec hands, and the survivors fled to the north, where the English had established a small refuge town.
Roosevelt, the very-friendly American, was contacted with an offer to share the Aztec knowledge of Mathematics in exchange for some useful bits.
Still the barbarians came. But, still was the Aztec homeland safe and protected.
With the army recovered and rested from the battle of London, they marched to put an end to the English foe for good. The English troops fought to the bitter end now, and the captured ones were brought before Montezuma.
Standing at the edge of the sea, Montezuma heard its call. The waters held a strange pull on his soul, and Montezuma wondered if it was the goddess Aquaris. He would know soon enough, for he had done her bidding and the rivers of England ran red with the blood of the Aztec nation's enemy. Now, those few English soldiers that had survived the final battle at Hastings were gathered in shackles on the desert sands by the sea near Teotihuacan. The civilians had all been pressed into slavery and were busy improving the lands that were now home to Aztecs.
Raising his arms, Montezuma called out to the goddess.
"Montezuma has done the bidding of Aquaris, and the lands of the English are no more! Their queen, Victoria, lies dead at Aztec hands! All this we have done for you, goddess, and in defiance of the god of Aether!
Now Montezuma calls upon you, goddess! Show your favor to the Aztec people, and make these dead lands wash away, and be home to the fish of the sea so that the people of Teotihuacan and elsewhere may benefit from this bounty. Montezuma asks this, and also calls upon you to protect your faithful from any wrath of this Aether god!
For this, we give you a final sacrifice!!"
With his final words, Montezuma slashed his hands downward, and the throats of all the English soldiers on the beach were cut as one...the desert sands stained red.
With this victory, Montezuma was elevated even further amongst the Aztec people, and was proclaimed sole monarch, answerable to none but himself and the gods.
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The fury of the wild barbarians continued unabated, crashing through the jungles towards the Aztec lands in great numbers. But still the Aztecs held. And so too did the lands of Techenhuan, for the Chotec gate had been reinforced by a formidable fort. Montezuma ordered that a garrison be stationed there, to defend the fort and keep any and all from entering the lands within.
The army had not been idle. Bolstered by new troops from the homelands, they marched straight for the Sumerian lands. Gilgamesh had not been idle, though, and new Sumerian cities were discovered. It mattered not to the Aztecs, though - all Sumeria would burn!
And so it did, starting with the city of Kish.
Desperate and pathetic in the face of the Aztec might and fury, the Sumerians attempted to reconcile. Montezuma would hear nothing. The so-called god king Gilgamesh would die.
The army assembled at the mighty walls of Uruk, bolstered by their siege machines. The Aztecs would not be leaving without a fight this time!
Uruk burned. Only Eridu remained of the Sumerian cities. Montezuma would not wait - it must fall NOW! Sumerian troops had been spotted near the city of Tlaxcala, and there was no time to reinforce it. It was a desperate gamble by the Sumerians, but it would be in vain.
With the fall of Eridu and the death of Gilgamesh, the Sumerian army disbanded and scattered. Some were later captured, and along with those taken in the battles in Sumerian lands, Montezuma had enough to give in sacrifice to both the Lizardmind and the god Nihil.
Finger pointing at the sky, Montezuma addressed Nihil.
"Nihil god, Montezuma calls on you now! The mighty Aztec have conquered both the vile English and the cowardly Sumerians. The builders of the "great wall" have learned well their lesson. Now, all that is left of Sumeria's so-called army is gathered here in chains.
Montezuma has fulfilled your task, Nihil god! Now we await your rewards and blessings!"
The hand chopped, and so too did the axes of the Aztec standing near each captive.
Later, Montezuma stood in the fort at Chotec gate, with a collection of Sumerian workers captured in the lands around the now-burned cities. Looking out over the fort wall into the jungled lands of Techenhuan, Montezuma spoke, hoping that the thing calling itself Lizardmind could hear.
"Montezuma has aided Lizardmind, and the purpleclad Sumerians lay dead! Montezuma brings these last few to Chotec gate, so that Lizardmind may witness the actions that the Aztec take. Chotec gate is defended, and Sumeria is burned, because of the Aztec.
Watch now, what the Aztec have done for you."
Montezuma turned back to the huddled Sumerians and nodded to the Aztec warriors gathered around. The Sumerians died.
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Back at his palace, Montezuma read the reports from his commanders in Sumeria. The army had regrouped, with some elements sent out to ensure that no Sumerians remained to pose a threat. Unwritten, but understood by Montezuma, was that the war machines from Nihil had not been destroyed ... this due to a silent and unwritten communication between Montezuma and his general Leonidas before he had gone to the front.
Looking out to the sea, Montezuma wondered what the consequences and rewards of this action would be.
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The end of the Aztec campaign against the English and Sumerians also coincided with the development of a time-marking calendar. Well pleased with all that had been done, Montezuma declared the day of the final battle with Sumeria as a kingdom holiday.
And once again, the Americans were contacted to share some knowledge.
The gods demands had been heeded, and the Aztecs stood strong. But of a majority, their hearts belonged to the religion of Tree, which had spread to nearly all corners of the Aztec lands, and was the only established religion amongst all the gods the Aztecs knew.
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Spoiler The Aztec continent :
