The Horn

[Krib 20]

The Horn

 

 

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6th of The Deep Cold, 1673

 

The Horn was the first signal, a harbinger of everything; it was the signal for danger, it was the signal for death, it was the signal for life,  it was the signal for change - When it was heard, no one knew what it was a signal for, but everyone knew it was the Negus’ signal to command his people of something.

 

The day when it was blown was a normal day, everyone busily preparing for an imminent siege, while the women and children prepared camp at Yeondar. Then the horn blew - everyone knew the sound of the horn, however its sound was different, long and ominous, almost wailing. On the first blow, everyone rushed to arm and armor themselves for a siege they've been preparing for. The second blow left everyone confused,  usually after the first blow, the Negus would come out to stand with his people without need of the horn. The third blow, however, lead the people to venture to the source - to question its intent.

 

Men trained efficiently are always distrustful, a horn made to foresee the end times will not lead the army to a slaughter, so they were quite prepared for anything aside from what was actually happening. When they arrived, they were met with Valdun himself - he stood upon a hill overlooking the flock he had lead; for the Negus’ horn was in his hand. His elven ears seemed elongated, but they twitched at the sight of what he had attracted; and with short, frail words and a cold face devoid of all emotions...He said :

 

“He has fallen.”

 

These three words silenced the crowd that had gathered for a moment before a reverberation of hushed whispers and worry descended over them.  Many questions immediately arose in their minds. How did he die? Was he not young and healthy, a lion nearing his prime ? Who will lead as the heir to the Emerald Throne? Why does he sound so calm? Was  not the Negus to Valdun as a son to his father? 

 

An army made to remain silent unless spoken to will not question publicly, but a silent rebellion of conspiracy had already began to brew... And then he continued,

 

“His funeral rites and passage to Doraz agh Kor will happen after  our war has finished.”

 

A high elf carrying a scroll who stood out of view behind Valdun stepped out, he moved and spoke with obvious fragility, but looked young; he was obviously a slave, though his presence was oddly troubling.

 

 

“In accordance with the Ghanyan succession laws, only a Human carrying the name Nagast is allowed to inherit through succession; Nagast being a name carried by all immediate relatives of the Negus, both Matrilineal and Patrilineal. With these laws listed, it is announced here that Iýsakye Nagast of the Ọkarachi Tribe shall be the inheritor of all titles held by Juumane through Matrilineal ties after Regency is complete; due to lack of capable inheritors of the Patrilineal dynasty.”

 

And just like that, the slave backed away swiftly into his previous position. After a short moment of silence, Valdun lowered his head and said, 

 

“May Veal protect her children for the times to come, and may she bless the Emerald State with everlasting prosperity. A Negus falls, but another rises.”

 

 

 

 

[thesaintjaleel 792]

“It is ever so saddening to put a confidant to rest.”  Valdun stated with dull face, his voice masked in sorrow

[adamc2000 1385]

"Why do I not believe this is true? how do i know he isnt just alive but in hiding, running from the warcrimes he has committed against the Sultanate?" he says handing the blueprints to Ibraheem aladeen to begin making siege equipment
(LIES OSAM- i mean appie is still at large! [this part was a meme respect to appie and the ghanyahs for still sticking to their nation to the end.]) 

[thesaintjaleel 792]

15 hours ago, adamc2000 said:

"Why do I not believe this is true? how do i know he isnt just alive but in hiding, running from the warcrimes he has committed against the Sultanate?" he says handing the blueprints to Ibraheem aladeen to begin making siege equipment
(LIES OSAM- i mean appie is still at large! [this part was a meme respect to appie and the ghanyahs for still sticking to their nation to the end.]) 

((This post wasn't made to convince you in the first place....?Appie isn't with us, nor are we at our 'end'.))

[Jerome Jonsaeus 169]

On 7/25/2018 at 3:29 PM, Licorish said:

((This post wasn't made to convince you in the first place....?Appie isn't with us, nor are we at our 'end'.))

(( You kinda are at your end... ))

[thesaintjaleel 792]

2 minutes ago, Jerome Jonsaeus said:

(( You kinda are at your end... ))

((When you see a post here that says the Chieftaincy of Ghanyah has been disbanded, thats when you know we are at our end. Taking 1 settlement out of the 3 we hold(and have held since before our conflict) doesn't do anything aside from creating problems.))