The Despot Thread

[Sir John]

Ceasar sees Sentana the buituful. He regrets that he hasnt done this before. But he makes up his mind and goes over to her. He asks if he can talk with her. She says yes. Ceasar is stuttering, but he finally gets out the sentance.. Sentana, will you marry me? There goes a silence that feels lilke several eternitys before she answers with a gentle voice: (please feel free to continiue the sentence naervod )

 

[GenMarshall]

Gontskius Maximilian II: Dearest Atrous, oh greates of the greatest.

i would be pleased to offer my humble services as leader of the jade commandos and with that the service of the whole group to protect and ensure the integrity of you, your family and your regime. to accomplsh this, i would offer my services and general of your troops. i would raise, command and be responsible to organize the protection of not only our nation but also my humble leader, atrous, and his family

yours devoted,
Gontskius Maximilian II

 

[Octavian X]

Conflict Manager: Just beyond the hills of Gorina lies the small town of Regia Flavia. The town and it's surrounding territory is controlled by one Nero Viviano, a distant relative of the old emperor, Markus Viviano. From his seat of power, he has watched the smaller village of his younger cousin grow to a new flourishing country ruled by an old enemy of his family rivaling the power of his town.
He grows jealous and angry of the prosperity of Atrous and Fanatica. He had planned an immeadate attack, but his advisors have succesfully persuaded him to not attack for 5-10 years, convincing him that by then the new empire will collapse. All the same, he has sent messengers throughout the Fanatican Empire, telling the citizenry that if they swear loyalty to him, they will gain much power after his invasion...

OOC: Summary: Fanatica will be attacked after the next turn chat, on Thursday. If you think that it'll be succesful, you can post here or PM me to swear loyalty to Nero...

 

[Sir John]

Why should you be sucsesfull? Do you even have any troops??

 

[disorganizer]

Helena:
Hy daddy, it is strange to communicate with you from the distance, but i just wanted to bring you good news:
ITS A BOY AND A GIRL!
you are finally a grandpa!
Praeditus Lifespanius Maximus has much of his father, but Diutia Lifespanius Bellona goes more into my kind

You must visit us soon to see them play!

Diutius and us are now living in Gorina, but we are very concerned about the recent rumors that we will not live in peace there. I would really like to see some of your troops to protect us, as we are not able to raise troops at the moment ...

Yours loving,
Helena

OOC:
this is obviously an event. so no player action, but an ingame event which occurs from time to time its not one of octavians characters, and as such we will be attacked by foreigners

 

[Bootstoots]

Aza: I will swear loyalty to Atrous in this attack. However, as we will both die soon, I ask that control of my warrior unit be passed to my son Honorius upon my death, so that he may fight Nero Viviano.

 

[disorganizer]

i would like to state that the warrior controlled by helena will be stationed to protect her family. also, the controll will be given to her daughter upon her death and on the daughter's death reverts to her helenas brother.

 

[Sir John]

Janus Nero: Me and My brother will give you full support, Atrous. We will defend you with our lives. We can assure you that we will not listen to the fools that the enemy sends to lure our fellow countrymen into betraying you...

 

[Stuck_as_a_Mac]

Lauren: Ahh.. To go down fighting... That is my dream! I hereby support Atrous, as I allways have. This will indeed be a war, and I lend my full support to it. Walter will stay behind for personal reasons and to watch over Katie .

 

[Noldodan]

OOC: Noldodan whistles aimlessly, waiting for the results of Laitatan's execution

 

[Civanator]

Antonius and Justinius are talking

Antonius: Justinius, even though you are a great warrior, you must stay and help me protect Aurelia and Antony in case the enemy attack is succesful. But, since we have time, I want you to kill all the enemy's messengers that are spreading propaganda. On the first sign of attack, rush back to the palace, Aurelia and I will be waiting.

Justinius leaves the hut to track down the messengers

OOC: Oct, maybe you can have an x number of messengers, and Justinius tracks one at a time?

 

[Bootstoots]

A warrior comes toward Laitatan, wielding a large stone axe.
Warrior: It is time for your execution.
The warrior lays Laitatan on the floor, with two assistants holding him down. The warrior swings the axe, hitting Laitatan's neck and severing his head in one blow. Laitatan's head is presented to Atrous.
OOC: This was determined by Oct, I am just posting it. He may confirm it.

 

[Noldodan]

Originally posted by bootstoots
A warrior comes toward Laitatan, wielding a large stone axe.
Warrior: It is time for your execution.
The warrior lays Laitatan on the floor, with two assistants holding him down. The warrior swings the axe, hitting Laitatan's neck and severing his head in one blow. Laitatan's head is presented to Atrous.
OOC: This was determined by Oct, I am just posting it. He may confirm it.

No problem, no need for confirmation. I accept Laitatan's death with... resignation. Now to find a way to continue the story...

 

[GenMarshall]

Maximilian II wals up from behind the Warrior

Maximilian II: Another mess, another Death

Maximilian II noticed the Warrior has made a fatial blow on Laitatan (OOC: This is to be determaned by Oct if nessicary)

 

[naervod]

OOC: Sorry for the late response

IC:
"There goes a silence that feels lilke several eternitys before she answers with a gentle voice:"

"Yes"

I am proud to announce the marriage of Cesar (last name?) to Sentana Decimus. The ceremony shall be held in Noshuret (with Atrous's permission). I also invite all citizens and nobles who can come to attend. I feel this is an upbeat change from the scene we observed at Laitatan's execution.

 

[Sir John]

Nero, Ceasar Nero

 

[Stuck_as_a_Mac]

Katie- Good Helena, I ask you for a simple request today. I wish for administrative powers of the fair city of Penguinadua. I wish to make it a nursery of the arts, a center of learning.

 

[Cyc]

Word is put out to the people of Fanatica that there is to be a speech of major importance by the Royalty today. The word is spread by soldiers, workers, all types of government people.

Soon, the nation is abuzz with the news of the speech in Gorina. Some people travel the sort distance from Noshuret to Gorina to listen. Has the War begun? Has the Despot died? What is this news? People everywhere talk of the speech.

 

[Sir John]

I have a suggestion for the great despot X (dont know his name yet). I think that you should in your greatness reward all noble houses that swear to protect you and your family one single piece of land each so that they can protect you even better. I am sure that evry noble house in Fanatica would swear loyality to you and use this land singelhandey to protect you.

BTW: This would also be a good thing if corruption is put on lands... Since we dont have a large amount of land yet, You could do it later, if you want to do it all.

 

[Cyc]

As the huge crowds gather outside of the Palace of Gorina, carpenters are just finishing up a large wooden stage. People start to climb the soft hills and knolls around the stage that seem to be carved out in a shell shape around it. The hills have been terra-planed slightly to produced small graduated levels, good for sitting on. As Diutius looks out from the Palace he estimates 1000 people. It is time.

Diutius steps out onto the stage accompanied by his close family, other Noblemen, and a contingent of high ranking Jade Warriors. There is a hush over the huge crowd.

Diutius throws his arms out to the crowds and then lets them fall to his side."People of Fanatica. I come to you this day in May of 1550bc with a message of Hope. Although we have been set adrift by the death of the great Sage Atrous, I intend to put us back on course with today's procession. Warriors raise your weapons, farmers lay down your tools, and workers cease building roads, for today will be a national day of rest. For we truly have cause to rest."

"Tasius (the Bold) brought his father to Gorina just before the great Sage Atrous passed on. After his father's death, we have not heard one word from him. He may have set off into the hills on a sabatical, but none the less, we as a nation have no sign of a Despot. We know Tasius married Princess Kaesa Atrous Aquilla, but no words have been heard from the Princess either."

"Therefore, as the highest ranking member of the Royal family, I Diutius Lifespanius, do hereby claim the title of Despot. I now have command of Fanatica's military might, and will preserve the core responsibilities of the ruling family. We are all countrymen of Fanatica, but there is only one Despot." At this point the increasingly noisy crowd comes to an overwhelming cheer. Again, Diutius raises his arms and shouts, "I am that man, and from this day forward, Fanatica will be ruled by the Lifespanius family!" The crowd which had quieted to hear the last statement again rises to its feet and cheers in a deafening acceptance of the new Despot.

Diutius bows to the crowds, then turns to his family and friends. After a few words with his wife, and then the military, he leads the way back to the Palace.