Will You Wait to Die?

[Mirtok 2853]

 

Standing as a backdrop to a large stage setup in the main square of Helena is a large mural. Denizens of the city flock from the many side streets and doorways that feed into the heart of the metropolis. Before too long, a sizable crowd has gathered in audience to the platform to hear the words of the Imperial State Army’s General DeNurem.

 

“Your comrades in the Imperial State Army have been locked in vicious small scale engagements against the demons that threaten our realm. The once proud and free dunes of Korvassa have been irrevocably tainted by the evil energies of the Inferi and the innocent lives of the Al Faiz have come into intense mortal danger. The threat of their city being overwhelmed appears imminent if left to weather this storm alone. Their people call out for God to give them strength and to bring deliverance in this conflict. As such, the War Office in conjunction with the Imperial Inquisition have officiated the Inferi Incursion Campaign in response to this crisis, starting with the flagship mission Operation Korvassan Defense.”

 

“The fearless men and women of the ISA have committed themselves to the selfless defense of a foreign nation. We recognize that victory will not come to those who shy away from their duty while evil persists. For if Korvassa falls, there is no telling how the destructive capabilities of the Inferi will further be amplified. For the sake of the Empire, we cannot take this risk and allow the enemy to establish a permanent foothold within our world. Join us today comrades, find glory and eternal purpose on the only battlefield that has ever mattered. For the Empire, for Humanity, for us all!”

[ErikAzog 3575]

Lieutenant Colonel of the Imperial State Army, and the Duke of Sunholdt would scratch his chin, going to look at the poster, gritting his teeth, “To leave our fellow descendants to die at the hands of the Inferi, we set a horrible precedent. I hope that the world realizes the mistake they’re making… The ISA won’t make the same.” he’d adjust his hat, and went back to the Bastille.

[Paulobig 133]

Sir Alaric DeNurem stood beside his fair coal-black stallion, his right hand running about the steed with a brush in hand, grooming his beast. "Soon my friend, we march in defense of Korvassa. The demon incursion will be put to check."  Muttered the Captain, preparing himself for the days to come.

[Mescaffier 6197]

Ensign Viktoriya Pruvia had just arrived back at the Crownlands, atop her trusty alabaster steed – missive in hand, cautiously switching her gaze toward its writing every so often as she continued down the Empire’s complex system of roads. Soon enough, a smile would form upon her visage – gently tucking the paper away into her satchel as she road towards Harlingen. 

”No longer will we quiver in fear – TO GLORY! FOR THE EMPIRE, FOR HUMANITY, FOR US ALL!”

[Bawg 494]

John Pruvia stands at attention nearby as the General delivers his speech to the audience. The Rhenyari smirks after viewing the clownish looking demon. “Finally we can take this fight to the demons and stomp their incursion into the ground before they wreck more havoc upon this world.”

[SerFinnick 445]

“For the Empire, for Humanity, for us all” says Philip, ready to fight for his country once more. 

[BobBox 3798]

Sir David glanced at the inferni hellscape for what seemed like the tenth time today. Walking along his route to gather herbs, he was constantly reminded about the threats hiding unseen on the other side of the dunes. “For now I walk these lands with my shears, but soon I stand on these dunes with my sword. I await the day.” He said to himself as he began the long walk home. 

[Mr_Muffles 21]

An old man in an old yet immaculate ISA Sergeant’s Uniform looks on with quiet determination. It seems there shall be one last war for him to fight after all-one even more damning than all the past ones combined. He sighs quietly, then walks off to the Bastille. He has to recheck his kit-this foe demands total assurance in his weapons.

[Callum 1009]

Varan Atmorice would shake his head after hearing what has been said, the seemingly blind Fenn moving down the streets of Helena muttering for plenty to hear “Idiots better have a better plan then last... they will keep dying if they don’t listen. Doubt they even know the true purpose of the Inferi”

[Da_Emperors 1987]

Upon hearing the general’s speech, the Corporal would close his eyes, whispering to himself, “For GOD and Country.” He would prepare himself for the events to come. 

[BenevolentManacles 2232]

Philip Augustus closes his eyes in reverence for their holy struggle, and prays. They would commit to defending the Sultan and his people.

[Esterlen 4499]

“God save the Emperor,” murmurs George upon reading the publication detailing this occurrence, filing it back within his yellow jacket. He moves to leave his Helena pied-a-terre, grabbing his tricorne.

[KosherZombie 1772]

“For god and country” says Ensign Helena upon hearing the speech, his face flushing red. “God save us all.”

[sergisala 3451]

“For the Empire, for Humanity, for us all!” Sir Edward Galbraith would repeat the words of the mighty General de Nurem and prepare to fight the inferi alongside his comrades of the Imperial State Army “God save the Emperor!”

[MRCHENN 4741]

“The Empire has promised continuous support and protection for Korvassa- and that is something that we completely intend on pursuing. We must act with haste, as an united front, before the incursion takes us all, one by one.” 

 

The young statesman would take the missive, smoothing it over on his desk.

 

“For the Empire, for Humanity, for us all,” He would subtly repeat to himself.