Greenwith Vail

The land of Kings and Queens. The Kingdom seat of power.

Virva Steppe

The land of nomads and roads that can lead to war

Aquarian Plains

The land of dreams and nightmares ruled by wants and desires.

Iravia

The lands of mountains, mines and secrets behind the cliffs.

Kingstale

The land of bustling commerce, war and power struggles.

Halbergen

The underground land of mining, darkness and hidden dangers
Falkirke

The island land of proud people who work hard and play hard

Miras Rath

The frozen land of conquerors, warriors and raiders with the lore of dragon gods

Burbok

The land of sand, spice, slaves and debauchery

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Illithia Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 20, 2015 20:16:08 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 20, 2015 20:16:08 GMT -5

Illithia moved from her private chambers into the common area of the long house where the fires were burning brightly along a long pyre that was constantly lit and tended to. The smell of ale was strong as she waited for the arrival of her brothers to discuss the King's current wishes to branch out and find allies. She was wearing the usual leathers, high boots and twin blades at her hips as she came into the common room. There were a few that were sitting about inside, smoking long pipes while all her other people were outside enjoying the warmer clime of the land. People took advantage of the mild weather before the punishing winter would bring that need to conquer back into their bones. The mild months allowed them to go and enjoy their vast lands, to wander, discover the jewels of the land and reap what they sowed.

She was preparing a feast for her brothers upon their arrival to discuss the things her King wished for them to do. Their loyalties were to him, even if they disagreed and she was certain she was the one disagreeing the most with what he wanted. She heard the beying of horses from the stables next to the long house and it gave her the urge to ride across the rocky plains and ride as fast as she can. But now was not the time to feel that freedom of wind in her hair. Now was the time to work out who would do what.

It was time to discover the world around them. She moved to the door as her steeled gaze waited with anticipation for her brothers. She loved them dearly and missed them even more. Her memories were filled with joy when she remembered the mock fights she used to have with her brothers, running through the manor home with wooden swords while the servants chased after them, trying to stop them from breaking the luxuries her father paid for in decor. They didn't care. They just wanted to fight. They would be the eyes and ears of the world around them, but their father knew they could only be children once.

She watched the world outside of her longhouse, busy with merchants, farmers, shipmakers and warriors. The young maidens flirted and the young warriors grinned from ear to ear at the attention that was being paid to them. It made her proud to govern them.

Maleth Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 21, 2015 1:12:52 GMT -5

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Post by Maleth Falonbreeze on Jul 21, 2015 1:12:52 GMT -5

Maleth strolled through the town towards his sisters longhouse. He was alone, clad in his tunic with Lester armour. It was still nice out, opting to no where the pants, his tunic coming to just above his knees, he wore during the winter. It would only be a few more months until it was back to the frozen hell he enjoyed.

People moved out of his way, not because of his nobility, what little he had, or his power. It was cause they feared him. He was an animal, not a dinner guest.

He pushed past a crowd, his pale blue eyes scanning the front of his sisters house for her. He saw her and continued his Treck toward her. He was alone, as he always tended to be. No guards, no servants, no people. He enjoyed his solitary, time to think and breath.

As he he reached his sister hisbhands went to his twin axes on the belt around his hip. He tugged them and grinned. "Alright, why did you bring me all the way down here," he said, "this better be good."

Illithia Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 21, 2015 10:02:57 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 21, 2015 10:02:57 GMT -5

Illithia could tell one of her brothers was coming by the way people seemed to move out of the way to give him a free path. She knew he was a feared man probably because of how menacing he looked. She knew she was not nearly as menacing looking as her brothers, but she did try. It was rare when she cracked a smile and when she did, it was usually after drinking several pints of ale during a feast. Even in her private affairs, those that saw the inner woman rarely saw a sweet, genuine smile. That was saved for her most intimate moments which were far and few between these days. She always saved a smile for her brothers when she saw them though.

She opened the doors to his entrance and offered him a wide grin as he came into her home as if it were his own. Which it was. He was family after all.

"Good to see you Duke. How is the Son of the Dragon's Tooth today?" She stepped back so he could make his entrance and when he did, she wrapped her arms around her brother for a tight hug. One did not touch Maleth, that much was for certain. The only ones that did were the women that took to his bed. She knew limbs could easily be displaced otherwise. But she didn't care. He was her brother after all. She had told those that were gathered to become scarce when both of her brothers arrived, and even the arrival of one would make them wish to leave. When the Dukes and Duchess were together, it usually meant serious business for the realm.

"It is ..interesting, to say the least. We wait for Rothgar before we speak. Sit, eat. Have drink. You will need it for what you are about to hear."

Last Edit: Jul 21, 2015 10:04:10 GMT -5 by Illithia Falonbreeze

Maleth Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 21, 2015 11:01:56 GMT -5

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Post by Maleth Falonbreeze on Jul 21, 2015 11:01:56 GMT -5

Maleth walked up to his sister. Her grin was unerving, why did she feel the need to grin like that? She looked like a fool, and she looked weak. "Good to see you too sister," Maleth said sternly, "and I do not know how Rothgar is, I have yet to see him this day." He didn't believe in his any God line his sister, nor did he think they were decendents from dragons. He thought they were just warriors, it was nothing but skill. "But I am doing fine, as I knew what you meant. How are you Illithia, sister."

He moved into the longhouse, saw the people scamper out. He looked at his sister, she would only call them both here if it was serious. The three province leaders in one place left them weak, vulnerable. They could all be killed and Miras Rath would fall. You don't put all your leaders in one place, it had a chance of ending badly. She didn't answer him on why he was here though, Maleth didn't like that.

"I'm fine, I already ate," he said, a lie. He only ate the food he cought. That left him hungry many days, but it was his rule. If he was hungry, he'd go and get his own. By only catching his own he couldn't be poisioned.

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Rothgar
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A time for change Jul 22, 2015 20:26:34 GMT -5

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Post by Rothgar on Jul 22, 2015 20:26:34 GMT -5

Rothgar was the last of the siblings to arrive on this day. Unlike Maleth of even Illithia, the people loved Rothgar. He was strong, brave, tall, and handsome. Unlike his siblings, he was much more approachable, oft times allowing people to come to him at all hours. He traveled with a small band of guards he trusted, and although he walked now on foot; they had rode the whole way on horseback. Many people came and greeted Rothgar as he made his way to his sisters longhouse. And he greeted them all with smiles.

When he had at last made his way to the Longhouse, he ordered his men take his horse and put all the animals in the stable, they could then have the rest of the day to themselves. No doubt they would be pleased with this order. They made haste towards the stables, and Rothgar could not help but chuckle at the site. He knew they desired fresh wine and women to wash off the weariness of the long travel.

When they were out of site, he turned and entered, pushing both doors open as he moved in. "My dearest brother and sister!" He proclaimed with arms out wide to either side He walked over and gave his sister a big hug, lifting her into the air before spinning her around. "Oh! Dearest sister, it has been too long!" He said before setting her down. No doubt she would complain about him hoisting her into the air, but he didn't care. It had been far too long sense the three of them had been together in one room, far too long.

When he was done with his sister, he made his way over to his brother, who was still sitting in a chair. "And my handsome brother!" He said as he placed both hands on his brother's shoulders. He kissed the top of his head as he patted his shoulder with one hand, the other reaching for a piece of meat. "Still not eating anything you don't kill yourself?" He said as he plopped the meat into his mouth. He took a seat next to him and placed his feet up on the table. "I hear grim whispers on the winds... Tell me sister, why have you summoned us here?" He already knew the answer, he was just hoping it wasn't true.

Illithia Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 22, 2015 20:50:20 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 22, 2015 20:50:20 GMT -5

Illithia sat with Maleth at the great fire with plenty of meat that would go to waste if he didn't eat it. Well, nothing ever went to waste really, but she had gone above and beyond to make sure her brothers were well fed.

"You should eat more then." She sat back in her chair and took a chalice filled with sweet wine. She knew her brother was a stickler for keeping himself strong and safe, but he was with his sister, not some random stranger that wanted to try and force him to trust them. "Just eat, brother."

There was a bit of chaos outside with the sounds of people moving and talking and the laughter that came from inside that group of people. Rothgar had arrived. People loved him and she knew it. Both her and Maleth knew he was the more popular and outgoing brother, which made what their King wanted to do easier for him. She was pretty sure he would be happy about it when she told them. However, when he bound in, he picked her up and spun her around. She was not terribly happy about that as her smile for him turned into a frown. At least he finally put her down and moved on to a rather grumpy looking Maleth.

She straightened out her leathers and sat back down again. "You are, how they say, big pain in my backside, dear Rothgar."

Of course she was teasing. She adored her popular brother. She felt no jealousy of them, their people, their territories or anything they had. They all deserved what they fought for and it was split evenly amongst them.

"How is the Son of the dragon's fire then?"

She knew Rothgar always had some adventure or another to tell stories about. His scribes wrote stories about his bravado and sometimes she wondered if he paid them in gold and platinum to write such absurd things.

"The King, he wants us to find diplomacy with the other lands. He wants us to travel, make allies, make trade."

She sat back in her seat to see what her brothers would say about that. They were a conquering people that went to other lands and took what they wanted. She wondered what sort of reception they would get from nations they had raided the coasts and borders of.

Maleth Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 22, 2015 22:29:11 GMT -5

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Post by Maleth Falonbreeze on Jul 22, 2015 22:29:11 GMT -5

"I eat enough sister," Maleth said crossing his arms, "youbshould worry about your own eating. Look at you, I'm surprised your horse doesn't collapse. You'll do fine agaisnt the docile nations, but will fail against a true warrior." He laughed at her expense.

He heard Rothgar outside, the sound of cheering and happiness causing Maleth to frown. He disliked his brother. He enjoyed his prowess as a warrior, but not the way he treated other and put himself at risk.

His little brother came in and picked up his sister. He looked away, hoping he wouldn't come to him next. But Rothgar did. His brother gripped his shoulders and kissed his head. Maleth grabbed his axe and put it to his brothers stomach. "You best unhand me brother."

When he did and commented on him not eating he nodded. "Yes, I don't want to become weak an privileged like some people in the room." He leaned against the table, "and yes sister, do tell us why you gathered us here. Surely it wasn't to feast and waste our time."

She explained why they were here, and what the king wanted. Maleth huffed. "The other nations are weak. I say we go to Burbok, at least their women are beautiful." He folded his arms, "if we want diplomacy Greenwith is the best place. Those weaklings will roll over like any bottom dog. The rest of the nations shouldn't be bothered, they aren't worth our time."

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A time for change Jul 22, 2015 23:06:11 GMT -5

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Post by Rothgar on Jul 22, 2015 23:06:11 GMT -5

Rothgar paid no heed to his brother's idol threat of an axe to his gut. Bicker as they might, they all had each others backs when it came to it. It was the only way Maleth knew how to say he loved them. He was a broken man after all.

Illithia then said to her brothers that the king had wanted them to span out, make alliances with other nations. Rothgar slammed his fist on the table. "Alliances!?" He was clearly not pleased. He might have loved his own people, but he had no love for outsiders. "We do not make alliances..." The word seemed to him a bad taste. "We take what we want, through force dear sister. That is our way, it has always been our way!" He was clearly not happy about this wish of the king. "This is weakness. What will the other clans say if we are to strike out in the name of peace?"

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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 6:36:12 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 23, 2015 6:36:12 GMT -5

Illithia's eyes quickly shifted to Maleth as he spoke about her eating habits. "Are you calling me fat brother?" She was prepared to fight him, just like they used to do when they were growing up. Rothgar's interruption was welcome on that front. She wasn't fat and she knew it. She had fat in all the right places, but the rest of her was nothing but muscle.

It did not seem that her brothers were very happy about the King's wishes and there were times she disliked being the King's messengers on that front. She was the closest to his castle so the task fell on her shoulders to meet with him and make sure affairs were in order. She always enjoyed the travel and felt her province was safe while she was away..the King always made sure of it. Of course, she held a secret about the King that none were aware of and that was her feelings towards him. But this time, she did agree with her brothers.

"Does it matter what the other clans say? It is not our will, it is the King's. He shall handle them."

She paused as she looked between them both, sipping her wine.

"Think of it this way; Let us go to the other nations with our fleet, some of our warriors and what we can offer. Watch them shake. You both know with only ten men we can kill a hundred of their guards. If the foolish Kings turn us away, then we raid."

She rather liked that concept, but she would deal with the nations in her own way.

"Be formal. You are the Dukes after all. Maleth, since you seem to have an eye for the women of Burbok, you go there. Rothgar, you go to Greenwith and make the King bow to you. I will go to Kingstale."

She grinned as she thought of that. It was a rich nation that was always used to war. They were fortified against raiders like her. It would be a challenge in they were turned away at the gates.

"They are the nation of gold."

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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 10:00:41 GMT -5

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Post by Maleth Falonbreeze on Jul 23, 2015 10:00:41 GMT -5

"Fat, soft, same thing," Maleth said looking at her. He knew she wasn't, but one could interpret her as such. She was jumping at the chance to make nice with these other nations. Where was her fight, her aggression?

"So we either make peace, or we raid the kingdoms of the highest powers in the realms. I don't know about you but I like the sound of that. It would be a fight well deserved. Of course their hundreds and hundreds of guards would be a good battle. This would lead to a war on our realm and against our homes, which I haven't fought for in a long time."

His sister said something about formality and Maleth huffed. Since when were they formal? They pillaged, raided, and tore apart countries. They were different from every other nation, this was formal to them.

She went on to tell them where to go. She said he should go to Burbok. While it would be a good idea, he would want none of it. Burbok's royalty were to full of themselves. But he could make a deal, he had a few up his sleeve now that he thought about it. "Very well," he said nodding, "but I don't exactly play nice with others. I'm not the friendliest, so I have doubt of this working."

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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 13:50:55 GMT -5

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Post by Rothgar on Jul 23, 2015 13:50:55 GMT -5

"Felos... You want me to go to the city of Felos? Sister, they are weak. Their only strength is in their numbers. They hide behind their high walls, and grow soft." He was a Duke after all, it was his job to know about the other kingdoms. "We are a warrior people, we sail the coasts and take what is there to be taking. The Dragon's Fire burns in our bloods, this is not our way." Maleth might not have believed the stories about their family being descended from Dragons, but Rothgar had always believed it. What purpose was there in making peace with weaker nations? They had gold, sure, but they had always taken gold when they raided.

Maleth's agreement caught Rothgar off guard. He had not expected his wild brother to agree so easily. "No. I will not sit here and shame our ancestors by agreeing to this." He slammed his fist on the table as he rose from his chair and walked out of the great hall. He had no idea if his siblings would give chase to him or not, but he could no longer talk at the table about notions of peace.

Still, in his heart, he knew he could not disobey the orders of his King. He did not like them, but if the king wanted peace, and he went against the orders, it would mean war for his people... against his people. He would not see them die killing their own. There was no honor in that. He let out a sigh, kicked a rock off the road, and ran his fingers through his long hair. "Ancestors, give me guidance..." He said to the heavens above.

Illithia Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 15:48:50 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 23, 2015 15:48:50 GMT -5

The fact that Maleth was so cooperative and Rothgar wasn't made her nervous. Of course, Maleth may just bring home a few of the slave women from Burbok, so he had it easy. He didn't like it on the surface, but she knew, deep down, the thought of relaxing in their hot public baths with a few exotic beauties while striking a deal with the Khal was appealing. It was certainly better then sitting out the harsh winter in Miras, bored and ship building.

She sighed as Rothgar slammed his hand against the table, got up and walked out. She looked at Maleth who seemed unaffected by his brother's actions and she knew she was the one that had to get up and go get him. She finished off her wine and went outside. Should she approach him softly or should she make the King's wishes more clear in a rough way? She watched as he stood, looking annoyed as he stared out towards the full pine trees.

"Brother, regardless of what we wish, it is the King's wish. Would you be so foolish to go against what he wants?"

She approached him from behind and continued to speak as she darted her gaze from left to right.

"It is my greatest desire to find the weaknesses of these Kings from the inside out. To come into their golden cities as a guest instead of invaders, to count the men in their armies, to see what I can take from under their noses, while promising greener pastures to them. Is it not your desire to make them look like fools as well?"

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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 17:10:59 GMT -5

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Post by Maleth Falonbreeze on Jul 23, 2015 17:10:59 GMT -5

Maleth watched his brother storm out. He didn't expect that. Rothgar was the social one, he likes to mingle. Maleth thought he would be all over this. He agree Felos was weak, but those number would be a worthy opponent. He had never seen the Greenwith army fight, no one had in a long time.

When Illithia left, Maleth followed. He saw his sister try and reason with Rothgar.

"You forget brother," Maleth said, "Greenwith has alliances with the Sylvan, and the Centaru. While they give us gold they also hold the most power. I for one would not wish to fight them with the alliances they hold. I know when a loosing battle is before me, but I'd rather not step into it head on if I have the choice. And sister is right, we can learn much from being nice. Consider it better than going to Aqurian Plains, or Falkirke. At least Greenwith Veil has plentiful creatures in their forests to go up against."

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A time for change Jul 23, 2015 20:27:45 GMT -5

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Post by Rothgar on Jul 23, 2015 20:27:45 GMT -5

Both his sister and brother came out to try and convince him that the king's wishes were best. Rothgar spit on the ground. "The Ancestors will not smile on this. There is no honor in rolling over..." He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came. Instead, a long sigh. "Fine... Fine... If the King really wishes for peace, then we will be his voice." He kicked the dirt road once more. "The times are changing my siblings..." He glanced out to the forests. "I only hope we are not left behind when it does."

Illithia Falonbreeze
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A time for change Jul 24, 2015 11:10:53 GMT -5

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Post by Illithia Falonbreeze on Jul 24, 2015 11:10:53 GMT -5

"Maleth is right, Rothgar. I have heard things about the Plains. I've heard of their magic and trickery. Be happy you are not forced to go and determine what that trickery is about."

She nodded in agreement with Maleth as she took his arm, guiding him back into the longhouse and back to the food and wine.

"Maybe you could go and show some of the women what a real man is. Lure some back, populate your province." She grinned as she said that, urging him inside as she pulled at his arm, looking back to Maleth. She was positive he would lay his seed across Burbok, so perhaps Rothgar would follow suit in the arms of beautiful women in a strange land. What's the worst that could happen? He would lay waste to any husbands whose beds he would be occupying.

"Now come, sit. Drink and tell us of your last adventure. I heard you battled a mountain."