Ffh Nes Ii

[thomas.berubeg]

Thanks Immy. I really like you telling us ahead of time how many events there are... and what kind.

 

[Ekolite]

Not many events this turn. All fingers crossed I get the good one right guys?

I think this turn will be important, things could escalate, or they could diffuse into nothing. It will be interesting anyway.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

It will be interesting

 

[Terrance888]

Bannor, I will give you what you ask AFTER Hippus talks. I don't know what they are planning right now.

OOC Voice
Also, I want a 50 Year NAP.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Well. 8 hours at work today was productive. 3 stories written.

This one is the last part of the Succession. It comes right after the 8th update.

The Succession - Chapter 4

Last lines

Though the shield was shaken by the Imp’s sudden attacks, the retreat was not nearly enough to shake the high moral caused by the complete victory over Yagus’ Bandits.
The Bandits had been the largest band purporting to be a noble army, and with it gone, little remained but to find and arrest the traitors. And that shouldn’t be too hard, right? With a large enough reward, even the Noble’s staunchest supporters would remember their true loyalties.

The Missive for General Caswa came as she rode in at the head of a column of the Shield.
“The Magus Requests your presence in his chambers, as soon as you are ready.”
“In his chambers?” Odd. Nobody had been in the Magus’ chambers since last year’s assassin.
Caswa walked through the Silent halls and into the Magus’s Chamber. The Wane face looked up at her and weakly smiled, as she kneeled.
“Magus! My lord! What happened?” she asked, as he coughed harshly.
“Oh, you know… Old age, Sickness… I’m not young, anymore. Which is why I need to talk to you.”
“yes, Magus?”
“Oh, Do get up. You know you don’t have to kneel before me. Here. Help me to the window. I have something to show you.” He extended a thin arm to her, which she took over her shoulders. They walked to the window. “Look at it all.” The magus gestured with his free arm. “ Cevedes. In a way, it represents all of Amure. First home of the Children of Kylorin. First city of Amure. Thousands of people, all working to make Amure a better place for their children. At the cost of everyone else’s children, of course. They are constantly fighting, squabbling for a better place. My Job is to keep them from each other’s throats and working together. But I’m growing old. I feel Arawn’s drawn in breath, Gyra’s warm embrace, Basium’s looming presence… But I can’t leave yet. I have failed my Duty.”
“Never, My lord!”
“Don’t contradict me, General! I have failed… I have no heir. But not completely.” He paused “I have you!”
“… me?”
“Yes. You! Close your mouth. Astonishment ill befits the new Ruler of Amure.”
“But, I’m not a noble.”
“Rubbish. You lead the shield, you have the skill. You obviously are a descendant of Kylorin. And any ways, didn’t we just crush the nobles?”
“But the people wont accept me!”
“The people love you! Shut up. It’s all arranged.”

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Exhausted, General Caswa sat on the Throne of Amure, the first to touch it not of the Line of the Magus. The cheers of the crowds still ringing in her ears, she wallowed in the first moment of rest she had had all day.
A servant appeared at her side.
“My lady, An orc woman wishes to speak to you…”
“An orc?”
“She looks important.”
At those words, the door flew open, and In strode a tall woman, glowing with in inner light. Her pale skin had a greenish tint, and her hair was bright red. But her most arresting feature were her eyes, which seemed to be embers, burning bright. She bowed.
“Greetings, general. I attended your coronation this morning. A most splendid affair.”
“thank you…”
“I am Lady Ember, daughter of Jelhid the Inspired, Niece of Grak the Cruel, and High priestess of Bhall.” At this the guards started forward, but general Caswa waved them away.
“And what does Lady Ember have to say to the general of the Amurites?”
“She proposes an Alliance, and comes to ask for help.”
“Go on.”
“My uncle and Father are fools! To them, the world is a giant battlefield! A Great pillageaing ground! A giant field to set on fire! They don’t understand that they aren’t the strongest people around, that the nations around them could unite to crush them like flies. The orcs need someone Strong to lead them! A follower of Oghma as well as of Bhall!” the passion was evident in her voice.
“And this would be you?”
“Yes. I have gathered others who are in agreement with me. We are ready. We just need support from the civilized nations, and assurance that we won’t be attacked during out struggle. We need money and Men.”
“And what would we get in exchange?”
“A secure southern border. A south that you know wont rise up and attack you on a whim. An ally instead of an enemy.”
“All right! Enough!” General Caswa laughed, “You will have what you need. Now join me for Dinner, please…”

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Elegy

“Wake, my child.” The soft voice Stirred the old lady from her sleep. A bright, though soothing light greeted her eyes. As they adjusted, she saw a beautiful woman, awash with golden light, standing in the middle of the room. The woman extended a hand, and the Old lady took it.
Puzzled, she asked “My lady Oghma? To what do I deserve this honor?”
Oghma smiled, a bit sadly, and said “Come, I wish to speak with you.” The old lady hobbled to the goddess, and pushed her white hair away from her eyes with her weak arms. The Old lady started, and turned to grab her cane.
“You wont need that, Child.” Oghma spoke.
The two slowly walked out into the dark corridor, silently drifting through the palace, The goddess supporting the Old woman, stopping in the quarters of the Shield of Kylorin.
A few of the shield were crying, others sat huddled in small groups, quiet.
“why…?”
“Do not worry. They can neither see nor hear you.”
“Why are they in mourning?”
Oghma smiled again, with the same tint of sadness. “Come.”
The floated up through the palace, slowly, hearing soft bits of conversation.
“The arrangments are made?”
“… Yes, the Bannor just rode in, and Lady Ember will be here tomorrow…”
The Goddess took her arm from around the shoulders of the Old lady. Flipping Auburn hair, tinged with grey, she asked the goddess. “What’s going on? Ember hasn’t left her palace in years… not since she left the rule to her son.” Again Oghma smiled sadly.
The continued to drift slowly through the palace.
“So, it’s settled. The next ones will be called Caswallen…”
“…so Sad…”
“… Poison gold? Great times…”
“… any time, now…”
“…yes… so weak at supper…”
They drifted off the tallest parapet, into the air, slowly floating higher and higher.
The Woman spoke, stretching her arms languorously upwards. “Ooh… the night air is doing wonders for my health… I feel years younger. My lady? You were going to say something?”
Oghma was silent for a minute, then pointed outwards, at the construction site of the New Cevedes archives and library. “I am satisfied. You have done well by me. Knowledge is at the forefront of the Amure mind, and people are living better because of it.”
Bright eyed, the woman said “Yes, look… over there, that was a slum, but since we built a school there, they have rebuilt and reconstructed, and are a model community. Crime and poverty have sunk so drastically it’s unbeleiveable… who would have believed it? 20 years ago, no one went there if they could help it. Now… Knowledge truly defeats all evil…”
“Yes, truly, you have done well.” Again, that odd sad smile.
“I have please you, my lady?”
“Very much, my child.” And suddenly, the old lady saw that, indeed, she was a child, now. The Smiled at the goddess, and asked “When I die, will I come to live with you? “
As the sun peeked over the horizon, the goddess smiled. “My poor, poor, sweet girl. You are already dead.”


Far below, Bells tolled.

Note: I wrote the end of this as the music from close encounters of the 3rd kind was playing. oddly fitting, actually.

What did you think of this one?

 

[Immaculate]

I have to say that i am very excited about this turn's update...
still need a few more order sets but what i got so far is very very interesting...

 

[Ekolite]

Owwww, now you're just worrying me.

 

[Immaculate]

I have orders from:
Hippus, 'Als, Luchuirp, Sidar, Sheim, Kappa, Bannor, Amurite.

I need orders for:
Grigori, White Mist Elves.


Charles & Nutranurse: if you already sent in your orders, i somehow either lost them or didn't get them (its not because i threw them away because they weren't formated correctly) in which case it would be best if you sent them again.

 

[Immaculate]

Thomas:

I didn't get to reading your stories until just now and i have to say they are probably the best i've seen from you yet. They are very good, truely haunting. The ending is very beautiful and poetic.

EDIT: although i guess i now have to change the bit in the update that i had written about her

Immac.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Thomas:

I didn't get to reading your stories until just now and i have to say they are probably the best i've seen from you yet. They are very good, truely haunting. The ending is very beautiful and poetic.

EDIT: although i guess i now have to change the bit in the update that i had written about her

Immac.

Thank you very much. I think it comes from the fact that I edited myself as I copied from the paper on which i had written it at work. (you know, realizeing what worked and what didn't...)

 

[Immaculate]

Tyrs- check your e-mail- i made a mistake in the improvement list and it affects your orders.

people: i am still making stupid mistakes and thankfully you are catching them but please be on the lookout for moderator stupidity and send me a note if i screw up.

i.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

So, are we getting and update today?

or tuesday?

 

[Immaculate]

the entire update is complete except for the sections involving the grigori and white mist elves.

if they don't get me their orders soon it will probably be tuesday (Or monday)

 

[thomas.berubeg]

can we have a preview, please

 

[Immaculate]

i won't write anything about your continent but here's some stuff going on in 'als-sidar:

Black Tower Outpost Seized by Luchuirp and Hallowed Forces

A combined assault by Luchuirp and Hallowed forces upon the Sidar outpost of Black Tower meets with no resistance and the small outpost and its surrounding country-side is easily occupied and pacified without violence.

Soon, however, its residents and some of the allied army begins to cough and develop strange suspicious symptoms.

Sidar lose 2 stability, province 8.
Luchuirp gain province 8, 2 gold.
Hallowed gain 2 gold.

A Plague in Luciedo

A virulent and highly contagious plague strikes the Luchuirp capital city of Luciedo. While it, at first, seems to strike the poorer sections of the city it soon spreads throughout the entire capital and no one is spared. This plague seems to spread from person to person through contact and from sharing a small space. It is contagious before symptoms begin and in approximately half the cases, it is deadly 1-4 weeks after symptoms first appear.

Spoiler plague :

In some individuals the plague causes red spots, especially around the mouth and eyes. It can also cause blood to appear in the urine and to be expelled as vomit. In severe cases unstoppable and invariably lethal haemorrhaging from the eyes and nose occurs. Many individuals develop a violent cough, often marked by bloody spittle. In all cases ‘tumours’ of the armpits, neck and groin occur.

Luciedo population drops by 2. Luchuirp lose 10 gold, 5 food and 2 stability.
Each and every Luchuirp military unit (regardless of location or type) requires 2 gold to retrain to full strength.

A Plague in Freetown

The same plague appears to have struck the Hallowed city of Freetown although it appears to be isolated to those involved in trade with the dwarves of Luciedo.

Hallowed lose 1 stability and lose 5 food and 5 gold. Each and every Hallowed military unit (regardless of location or type) requires 2 gold to retrain to full strength.

Plague Burns out in ‘Als Village

The ‘Als village previously struck by plague (see last update) appears to have recovered. Government officials, military and almost the entire nation’s scholars and sages were all involved in a massive mobilization to isolate the village and burn infected bodies. The plague appears to have burnt itself out after killing approximately 45% of the villages’ inhabitants.

’Als hamlets loses ‘plagued’ status and can operate as normal.

 

[LDiCesare]

OOC (obviously since I do'nt play, but still...) Mostly addressed to Thomas:
Oghma is supposed to be a god, not a goddess. IRL, Oghma is the celtic Hercules, and a god of golden tongue. In FfH, Kael talks about him as a god: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3962170 and http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=272548

rather than forfeit the libraries and knowledge of his world Oghma releases a mist over his heaven

Sorry, but reading Oghma as a she sounds to me as weird as calling Peter a female. I probably read too much of the Lebor Gabala.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

I"m sorry, But there are a couple of Gods about which i disagree with the accepted lore on thier gender.

Oghma and Tali, I have always imagined as Female, despite what Kael has said... anyway, they are gods... who's to say they can't be whatever they want

And, this is an alternate Erebus.

 

[MasterofDisasta]

Sweet! Thanks for posting this portion early so we don't have to wait until Tuesday. Is it safe to assume that this is all of the update involving our continent?

It stinks to get the bad event but at least I have a military success to make up for it. Well, the rest of you can rest safely knowing that this turn's bad event has passed.

 

[Immaculate]

Is it safe to assume that this is all of the update involving our continent?

No... it is not. Mwah Ha ha ha!