Petsch2k 1098 Popular Post Share Posted January 2 THE ONE WHO STAYED ☩ ☩ ☩ Sigismund ‘The Mad’ in his final moments as he faced the Veletzian Horde 19th of Sigismund’s End In the year of our Lord, 1957 It was another day like any other in the CommonWealth. Sunny, and slightly cloudy, it was calm. Sigismund was performing his daily rounds as he marched through each street. Everything seemed normal until he heard the distinct sound of marching, then followed the yells of orders outside the walls. His heart began to beat faster as adrenaline seeped into his body. Sigismund instantly understood what possibly was outside and what was to happen afterwards, he fought many battles before and could smell a slaughter from a mile away. He turned towards the square to see the petran citizens unaware of what was to come. The sound of ladders confirmed his suspicion, keeping cool he began to run towards the square to alert the citizens of Petra. “GET TO THE TUNNELS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL, INTRUDERS ARE SCALING THE WALL!”. As he repeated the yell, the citizens began to frantically disperse, some overcome with fear had to be guided quickly to escape tunnels. Few moments passed as Sigismund looked around, seeing the once populated square empty. He sighed in relief for a moment before dawning a serious face. He knew what came next. He was grateful that no one else but him was to be killed. As he prepared himself by the square he could see the first of the Veletzian army. “Halt! Surrender and face justice!” yelled Sergeant Jamukha ( @Sixbyte). Sigismund grinned. It was time to fulfill his duty as a soldier. Sigismund bent his knees as he began to bang his mace onto his shield. “I ain’t surrendering! I shall die fighting!”. Moments later the flood of Veletzian soldiers followed, surrounding him. “We respect thy courage" Jurkha ( @LordofCabbage) stated as he prepared to fight the lone warrior. "Flank him.” Jamukha stated to his soldiers. Sigismund frothed at the mouth as he began to yell in his waldenian tongue before beginning his last fight “سأهتدي بنوره وأهزم أعداءنا. باسمه المجيد. آمين” The final fight of Sigismund only lasted a minute as he fell backwards onto the wall sliding down leaving it stained with blood. Sergeant Jamukha would shake his head, disgruntled as the loyal guardsman resolved himself to death. He would make a sudden movement with his right arm, driving his blade into the mans now unarmored throat, wishing to end his life quickly. Sergeant Jamukha gives mercy to the only Petran who stayed to defend his homeland - attempting a fight with eight men with no a glimpse of cowardice in his being. “I pray that GOD accepts you well. The one who stayed.” Sigismund eyed Sergeant Jamukhha as he laid their limp upon the wall, blood splattered his entire body. He only stared at the Sergeant as the life in his eyes began to fade, his grip upon its sword would loosen, his eyes rolled backwards as he began to close its eyes. Sigismund von Theonus has fallen. May he rest in the seven skies. 1908-1957 ☩ ☩ ☩ [OOC] A thank you to the Veletzian Rally, great folks about the whole thing, and provided awesome roleplay for me to properly end my character. GG! 62 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaerie 3414 Share Posted January 2 Queen Catherine I, who had directed the majority of her people into the tunnels had shouted, "Come, Sigismund! You can make it too!" But she saw his intent in his eyes, the brave mans determination to make a stand to distract the raiders while she and her people got to safety. And she would not forget the name of the man this night or any other, as they slept underground where his battle cry was but an echo in their imaginations. Perhaps she had one more man to Knight, Sir Sigismund, The Defiant 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetle 2761 Share Posted January 2 In her small garden, Marisol planted a flower in honor of the fallen knight. "May he rest peacefully." 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremerus 271 Share Posted January 2 Aurel von Theonus heard the all too familiar war cry as he helped the queen usher Vallagne's citizenry and guests through the commonwealth's tunnel network. The lad lagged behind the group, his uncle's sacrifice weighed heavily on his mind. "Rest easy, my mad uncle, your story will be told for many generations. May you find peace in the seven skies." 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorale__ 1693 Share Posted January 2 Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra rhythmically echoes a prayer as he signs the Lorraine and lights a candle in his Royal apartment for the fallen soldier. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strife 266 Share Posted January 2 "Lat Rex nub dezurve a warrior like lat." The orcish neophyte Muraak bows his head in respect of the guardsmen that stayed. "Lat hab uruk-heart, da zpiritz smyle upon lat." With that, an offering to the spirits was left in the courageous guardsman's name. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncognitoOtter 51 Share Posted January 2 (edited) “Another falls to our steel,” sighed Teobold as he looked to Jamukha. “Would I rather have run through a coward than he.” @Sixbyte Edited January 2 by IncognitoOtter 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanark 1946 Share Posted January 2 Raphaiel stood atop the walls of Petra, his battle raiment donned and having intruded the walls of Petra, watched the chaos ensue. One of those, being the final stand of Sigismund."A commendable effort." he awarded, after seeing the lone man felled. "Terrible shame his leaders won't show the same honor and valiance as he." Raphaiel slowly shook his head, leaving it at that. Then, he returned to holding perimeter, the man's death upon his mind for the rest of the night. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixbyte 275 Share Posted January 2 (edited) 14 hours ago, IncognitoOtter said: “Another falls to our steel,” sighed Teobold as he looked to Jamukha. “Would I rather have run through a coward than he.” @Sixbyte “It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth - a good man dying for the wrong cause. Although Teobold, we cannot see a good man’s opposition as a slight. As they say, never attribute to malice what can be attributed to incompetence, there is very little deliberate wickedness in this world.” the slayer of Sigismund, Sergeant Jamukha, idly commented to his fellow Veletzian. Edited January 3 by Sixbyte 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructokeith 621 Share Posted January 2 As Artel called for his daughter he watched his cousin march forward, the same movements as the day he earned the name "The mad", with a silent nod he ushers the children into hiding knowing that his cousin would not be joining them.As his warcry echoed through the city Artel smiled, for his cousin had died in battle to defend the innocent as he always said he would. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoidTermnia 265 Share Posted January 5 "Another death.. Another life lost to this pointless war. When will they see that all this causes is pointless agony and bloodshed?" Moth asked, looking to the sky as if it would have an answer. Finding none, they sighed. "I hope you find rest, brave soldier.." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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