tcs_tonsils_ 3666 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 10th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1954 “We are those who look Eastward.” Spoiler Banners waved, casting shadows under streaming sun beams. Horses stamped and archers shook, anticipation paneled at the seams. The Covenant stared across the battlefield, scanning the enemy’s line. Each man prayed to God above, “Lord, do not let me die”. -=+=- Soldiers steadied in formation, holding firm on the decline. Their supple thirst to charge screamed deep inside their minds. Yet these trained men knew never to break from their rank. Every single man was the protection for his fellow man’s flank. -=+=- The catapults of wood and steel lined the once flowered fields. Pastures that had once held plants of yellow, orange and teal. Cannons laid wheel to wheel across the vast open plain, These were the tools of death, the siege defender’s mortal bane. -=+=- Then, at last, the horns blasted like a dragon’s fierce roar, Those catapults and cannons let loose with an unholy score. And volleys of iron-tipped arrows blackened the sunlit sky, Sending both mothers and husbands all to lowly lie. -=+=- The entire realm stuttered with a violent, sickening tremble, The thunder wouldn’t stop till this keep of traitors was leveled. Spheres of molten iron pierced stone like knives through heated butter, Boulders ripped holes in towers causing the foundation to shudder. -=+=- Screams resounded from those now breached fortress’ walls, Veletzian men were sent plummeting over the backs of the alures. Despite this, a courageous few still fired from atop the parapet-walk, Whilst other fled from the edge, cowering from the falling rock. -=+=- At first trumpet’s blow, relief oozed through the armies of the Eight. Yet the growing urge to move into battle tickled at their feet. Still, no man faltered from their position till the order was given. For every strike that the coalition devised was a carefully planned incision. -=+=- Hours later, that horn sounded through the crisp morning air. Drummer’s rhythm echoed off ruined ramparts that were beaten bare. Every spear and tower-shield pounded to the tempo in the dirt. Till finally, their anxious feet, launched forth towards the fort. -=+=- Bolts and arrows zipped closer as onward they were to press. Many shafts found their marks, imbedding both in armor and in flesh. Yet rallying forth in full assault, this force pushed ever closer. They navigated through man-made hail, line neither broken nor shouldered. -=9=- Despite the cracking fortress walls, Veletz managed to stay put within. They drew the Covenant ever closer in hopes to enclose them inch by inch. The lines of men in hasty march rushed to the decrepit battlements. The orders were all given out and the troops, on their way, were sent. -=+=- Eight armies entered those very treacherous enemy ruins. Cautious to not be lured into traps lest this place become their tomb. Barricades were altered to throw the Covenant’s warriors off balance. Small bridges and deep pits made Brasca perilous to traverse. -=+=- Combatants moved through the keep, securing every room. But engineered pit-falls and gates sent many to their doom. Despite hundreds of losses, they rooted out every standing soul, For Veletz was a plague upon the land, so extinction was the goal. -=+=-Thousands of troops converged as each hoped to be the other’s end. Every armored fighter prayed they skewered foe and not their friends. Steel met cold iron; voices were drowned out by the clashing. Onward Covenant’s forces pushed, the end slowly amassing. -=+=- Deep crimson blood stained the cold stone and soaked between spaces. Men fell in that traitor keep, never again raise their voices. Soldiers stumbled over bodies, even trained knights lost their footing. This building turned graveyard; the corpses began their rotting.-=+=- After hours had become countless, the shouts began to quell. Enemy soldiers scattered from that place which was their utter hell. Those brave men that were foolish enough to stay soon fell still. For the saying shall always stand true, “Comes due does the bill.” -=+=- Banners waved, casting shadows under streaming afternoon beams Flags were hoisted marking sigils of the 8 allied kings and queens. They were placed in every window and tower that had enough stone to stand. Banderoles draped over palisades to show those now in command. -=+=- Cheers cascaded over the hillside, echoing down into the valley below. Even the wind in usual whisper shouted their victory in bellows. Yet while men shall celebrate with drunk song all throughout the night. Every man realized, with no peace, there shall be another fight. SIGNED, Marius Lovetts, Poet Laureate of Petra, Squire of Order of Petrine Laurel, Baron of Ballads, Registrar of Rhymes. The bridge fell, but we shall not. 39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorale__ 2147 Share Posted December 9, 2023 The Lord Chamberlaine of the River Court Prince Paul Alexander smiled at the publishing of the missive by the very competent Poet Laureate. He hurried the missives off to any bystanders in the Palace! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese 8899 Share Posted December 9, 2023 After the siege, Liridona returned home. Upon entering her room within Mondstadt, she stopped and faced a portrait- one of her deceased son, Arn. "Ea will avenge vy, mea dearest. Rest easy, mea sweet Arn, we are one step closer to our peace." With little more than a moment's rest, the Amador took to preparing for the next battle. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaslaw 602 Share Posted December 9, 2023 "Well, I guess nobody is usin this anyways." *Said the elf together with a few others mining at the Velvetz mine taking whatever other ore there might have been laying around as well after his skygod cassually crashed and couldnt take part in the warclaim* "Might as well use the time as Velvetz gets sloughtered!" 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarven 2619 Share Posted December 9, 2023 As Gottfried ran his blade through the fleeing man, he looked up upon the collapsing keep, "Victory once more, the up-starts shall soon be extinguished, they fight well however, I must commend them for that..." 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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