A Dance and Collapse

[Helios_ 271]

BOOM

 

A shower of debris followed soon after as the fort took its punishment. Horror, excitement and screams echoed through the halls. Within the confines of the keep a man danced, he danced his heart out. At his back were the men and women who wished nothing more but to conquer. Vasili danced and with arrows and screams around him  he still continued on.

 

 

 

His dance was not welcome from the adversaries, granted the keep was theirs. Vasili had come to the conclusion that it was enough, his dance routines did not lead to a route and something had to be done. With swollen hands and tired eyes he crawled through the rubble and blood along with his comrades. Covered in soot, mud and ash he peered down below. A clump of armor and flesh, huddled like cattle amongst a gate. He'd peer to his comrades at the carnage below, "Witness me".  At this the large man fell through the rubble, falling onto the crowd of enemies. Through the mass confusion the gates lurched open. Like a wave the coalition members washed away at the defenders and under the pile of corpses Vasili Vanrov lay, hands still on the gate controls. 

 

"VICTORY"

 

 

[indiana105 2139]

"AVE VASILY 'THE GATEMAN'!" Ivan Aleksandr shouted from the parapets of Brasca, bloodied sword held high.

[ferdaboy 1595]

Garen held his sword up high waving it back and forth, shouting alongside Ivan. "AVE THE GATEMAN!" he roared.

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[Greehn 1862]

Though Sigmar Baruch was off fighting his own battle alongside his new dwarven friend, Sigrun Stonehammer, he applauded the effort of Vasiliy 'The Gateman" for his efforts.

[Crevel 4727]

Vylandris Vuln'ibar swears to solemnly keep the Dancer of Brasca, Vasili Vanrov, in his heart in tumultuous times. For if he could overcome numerous adversaries by dancing his heart out, then Vylandris could too.

[seannie 6863]

Hans of Whitespire poured a cold one over for Vasili, having witnessed the man's glorious sacrifice to bypass the Veletzian defenses, and thusly allow victory for the Covenant. Hans vows to himself that one day, he'd be as cool as Vasili.

[EmiliainWonderland 1526]

Phoibe Halcourt was celebrating their hard fought victory, she poured one out for the absolute unit who lead them to victory.

[Sarven 1717]

As Gottfried surged forth he hacked away at the enemies, forever grateful for the noble 'Gateman's' sacrifice.

"May he be sanctified for his great deeds."

[HurferDurfer1 2584]

Dwelgin drinks a toast and lights a candle for the 'Gateman'.

[mothsthetic 420]

A certain Sir Reinhold stares conflicted upon the scene from where he stands at the ready with his crossbow. The man is doing a good thing- but Wilford can still remember the feeling of the BSK member’s hands against his throat, pushing down with all his might in an attempt of murder. He does not mourn- but nor does he celebrate. 

[Kardika 62]

Vindacus recalls the brave soul, Vasily of Haense, remembering standing beside him atop the inner gatehouse before the heroic man leapt into the fray. In the battle he would follow in his example, ensuring that the gate stayed open and that his sacrifice and distraction were not in vain!

"such a brave soul, he who would so beautifully give his own life for his comrades," he said after the Veletzer's last holdout in the castle was cleared. He uttered a little prayer for him, thanking his spirit for driving the last nail in their conquest of the Brasca.