The Merry Men Of Asulon

[Stevie 1598]

*Along a crumbled wall of a once great citadel in northern Asulon, lies a tattered book, half-covered by rubble and the bookcase in which it once stood. This front cover, upon closer examination, reveals it to be leather binded, with the book’s title stitched out from the dark leather color.

The Merry Men of Asulon

*The cover is turned open, and the first page reveals a dedication, followed by an excerpt. A poem, it seems.

For Charlie Mops

-

Ale, bread and beer

Topped with an attitude *****

Come the Merry Men! Strapping with pride

With wenches, swords and daggers at their sides

A brave company, aiding foreigners and commoners alike

Slaying demons and creatures of the night

The Merry Men! The Merry Men! Legends they say

Always looking for adventure, clearing the way

So that the people of Asulon may live in peace

Worrying naught but of drink and lease.

*The next page reveals a prologue, and thus begins the tale of the Merry Men...

Prologue

The Realm of Asulon. A truly awe-inspiring land, filled with majestic creatures and picturesque landscapes. As much as it is beautiful, Asulon is also old, and home to many a tales of brave knights and dark intrigue, but one such tale stands out above all others, and that is the tale of the Merry Men. The fabled band traveled throughout all of Asulon, and have even rumored to have visited Aegis, before its inevitable downfall. The Merry Men was a band of misfits, comprised of bards, troubadours, flagellants, and even brigands, all turned to the care-free life, wandering as south as Hanseti, spreading news and good cheer wherever they graced their presence. On top of this wandering, good-natured feeling, the Merry Men were also competent arms-men, able to stave off no-good ruffians or even a demon, so long as their bellies were filled with ale as a reward. But before our legend can become more detailed, we must first look at how this band came to form, and if the stories which have been passed down for generations are really fact, and not the ramblings of a miseducated commoner, intending to lighten up his life by seeing feats not actually occurring. And so, with this, we write of the beginnings... of the creation.

[Stevie 1598]

*Reserved*

Chapter One: Two's Company

[Nononymous 306]

*feels that his idea has been stolen*

[Stevie 1598]

The concept may have, but this is going to be an IC story, of sorts. After the band is introduced, all of the actions will then be written down in this thread, forming an outrageous tale, with the opportunity for people server-side to run into these fabled characters, and be truly... graced... by their presence.

[Peter Chivay 2494]

I like it.

I like it a lot.

[Lynesse {Celia/Jazzy} 398]

All will fear the shovel, Joshua!

[Stevie 1598]

All will fear the shovel, Joshua!

Lol I'm assuming you were one of the elves the Merry Men just happened to come across on their travels... quite a gracing opportunity. And you can't forget about Alexis, the Hoe of Fear, and the Ezekiel, the ancient heirloom pickaxe. More will be described on these fabled, deadly weapons in time, rest assured.

[Knox213 10]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.