Post by Jotari on Jun 20, 2011 17:50:26 GMT -4
Siarles
Let Chaos Reign Supreme
The man gasped for breath and struggled desperately, looking down in terror. Cold fingers gripped him by the throat as he dangled several hundred feet above the ground. “Please Dread Lord; I will not fail you again.” He choked out the words and writhed in agony. “I do not tolerate failure.” The man screamed and grasped the air wildly as his throat was released and he hit the ground. Bone protruded from his flesh, but he did not die immediately. After a few moments, his cries and scream of pain stopped. The Dread Lord merely watched with scarlet eyes filled with boredom. Turning, he reentered the library of Murate castle and took up his book once more. Sitting elegantly in a maroon horsehair seat, Siarles continued to read his literature. Already, the murdered man was forgotten. He had failed in his duties and he had paid the blood price. It was as it would always be.
The immense door opened, the dark one looked up irritated at yet another annoying disturbance. But his eye narrowed slightly as he easily recognized the hulking figure that came in. The leather-clad skeleton, Kasheem, walked toward Siarles. Kasheem bowed, uneasy. Siarles had the reputation for being as dark hearted and ruthless as the god Araxes himself. “I have heard that if there is something worth knowing, then you are the one to speak with.” Siarles said nothing to Kasheem, merely turned a page and continued his reading. Kasheem paused but boldly decided to continue, “I am to seek and kill the outlaw named Black Star. What do you know of her?” Kasheem took a seat across from Siarles and waited patiently. The Dread Lord was not someone you wanted against you. After a few moments, Siarles put down his book on a small end table next to the chair. Placing his finger tips together, the man leaned back.
Just two days ago he had met this charming outlaw queen. In fact, she had thrown a wild animal at his head. But her spirit and fire impressed the dark one, and her lovely features and form was something he desired. But Siarles had also found out her little secret. But, this big hulking brute sitting gingerly on the sofa could be a useful card if played correctly. “Ah yes, Black Star. Charming young woman I suppose, pretty. Outlaw leader of a band called the Grellon which is made up of Kaians and Muratian refugees, though a few Ellsinorians have managed to gain membership. She runs the black market in both Murate and Ellsinora too, with connections all across both countries. Often found in Kiyer, at the Blue Boar Tavern. Black Star is considered extremely dangerous and volatile, trained as a warrior and well educated in both war and social life. An interesting woman who I would rather not see die.” His words were simply a list of facts. Kasheem listened intently and made mental note to check Kiyer. “I have little desire to actually hurt anyone, but to kill her is my purpose.” Siarles chuckled, “Bring her to me and then I will show you your true purpose. You are confused Kasheem.” Kasheem shook his head but then looked thoughtful. Maybe this dark haired man was right, maybe he was just suppose to bring the outlaw back here and then kill her? That would make Magrej happy would maybe make Araxes happy. Standing, the giant rubbed his fiery skull in confusion and shambled out.
Siarles watched for a moment and then stood to walk toward one of the immense bookshelves. Replacing his book, “Ancient Myths”, he walked out of the library and down the long stone corridor. Making a beeline for the throne room, Siarles gained entrance to the room. Walking toward the throne, he bowed elegantly and regally. “I wish to speak to you about a certain matter, my King.” Siarles had only recently come to Ohanzee from his own castle in a far corner of Murate’s shadow lands. But he had information that would quickly make him the second-most powerful man in Murate.
He knew who the Guardian was.
Let Chaos Reign Supreme
The man gasped for breath and struggled desperately, looking down in terror. Cold fingers gripped him by the throat as he dangled several hundred feet above the ground. “Please Dread Lord; I will not fail you again.” He choked out the words and writhed in agony. “I do not tolerate failure.” The man screamed and grasped the air wildly as his throat was released and he hit the ground. Bone protruded from his flesh, but he did not die immediately. After a few moments, his cries and scream of pain stopped. The Dread Lord merely watched with scarlet eyes filled with boredom. Turning, he reentered the library of Murate castle and took up his book once more. Sitting elegantly in a maroon horsehair seat, Siarles continued to read his literature. Already, the murdered man was forgotten. He had failed in his duties and he had paid the blood price. It was as it would always be.
The immense door opened, the dark one looked up irritated at yet another annoying disturbance. But his eye narrowed slightly as he easily recognized the hulking figure that came in. The leather-clad skeleton, Kasheem, walked toward Siarles. Kasheem bowed, uneasy. Siarles had the reputation for being as dark hearted and ruthless as the god Araxes himself. “I have heard that if there is something worth knowing, then you are the one to speak with.” Siarles said nothing to Kasheem, merely turned a page and continued his reading. Kasheem paused but boldly decided to continue, “I am to seek and kill the outlaw named Black Star. What do you know of her?” Kasheem took a seat across from Siarles and waited patiently. The Dread Lord was not someone you wanted against you. After a few moments, Siarles put down his book on a small end table next to the chair. Placing his finger tips together, the man leaned back.
Just two days ago he had met this charming outlaw queen. In fact, she had thrown a wild animal at his head. But her spirit and fire impressed the dark one, and her lovely features and form was something he desired. But Siarles had also found out her little secret. But, this big hulking brute sitting gingerly on the sofa could be a useful card if played correctly. “Ah yes, Black Star. Charming young woman I suppose, pretty. Outlaw leader of a band called the Grellon which is made up of Kaians and Muratian refugees, though a few Ellsinorians have managed to gain membership. She runs the black market in both Murate and Ellsinora too, with connections all across both countries. Often found in Kiyer, at the Blue Boar Tavern. Black Star is considered extremely dangerous and volatile, trained as a warrior and well educated in both war and social life. An interesting woman who I would rather not see die.” His words were simply a list of facts. Kasheem listened intently and made mental note to check Kiyer. “I have little desire to actually hurt anyone, but to kill her is my purpose.” Siarles chuckled, “Bring her to me and then I will show you your true purpose. You are confused Kasheem.” Kasheem shook his head but then looked thoughtful. Maybe this dark haired man was right, maybe he was just suppose to bring the outlaw back here and then kill her? That would make Magrej happy would maybe make Araxes happy. Standing, the giant rubbed his fiery skull in confusion and shambled out.
Siarles watched for a moment and then stood to walk toward one of the immense bookshelves. Replacing his book, “Ancient Myths”, he walked out of the library and down the long stone corridor. Making a beeline for the throne room, Siarles gained entrance to the room. Walking toward the throne, he bowed elegantly and regally. “I wish to speak to you about a certain matter, my King.” Siarles had only recently come to Ohanzee from his own castle in a far corner of Murate’s shadow lands. But he had information that would quickly make him the second-most powerful man in Murate.
He knew who the Guardian was.