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  1. 5 minutes ago, sam33497 said:

    stop coping on forums and recognize that someone who has consistently been putting in massive amounts of work into the server and resolves a massive amount of issues on the server efficiently is going to be the best choice for the role

     

    lotcers are so dramatic


    60th is a good worker I feel as if people MAY be over-exaggerating a little too much. Give him some time and then people can start complaining if they find it fit


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    [A painting of Vitré afar, 11th day of the Sun's Smile, 1945]

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    No metagame only the owl richold and ppl he told knows about this

    The scion of Rouen sat up-top his bed, various letters and quills aside him as he pondered within’ his thoughts. His mind was fixed on the matters that weighed heavily on his mind: the imminent human politics and the enduring heritage of his line.
     

    “W o o o s h . . .” sounded the wind.
     

    Even as the melodic wind breezed through, Richold's hand did not waver in its task of writing. Perhaps it was but a day marked by gentle breezes in the Heartlands. Yet, in the blink of an eye, the windowpane in his chamber shattered, propelling shards perilously in his direction, and scattering throughout the room. Swiftly, Richold unsheathed his blade and rose to his feet, employing it to shield his face from the airborne glass fragments.
     

    “Ring the bell! Attackers have breached the castle!” cried Richold.

     

    As he advanced towards the door, he watched as dark shadows manifested within the room, their forms undulating and weaving as they began to envelop the space. The youthful Ashford came to the unsettling realization that this presence was not a mere raider, but potentially something even more ominous.

     

    “Kekeke. . .- I could smell. . . pondering. . . thoughts. . . seeking questions. . .” murmured a raspy, malevolent voice - deep ancient, yet filled with wisdom.

     

    Yet, no words came out of Richold’s mouth. He only persisted in his advance toward the door, his mind cluttered with thoughts. That same door he was going towards could be heard locking itself, as shadows continued to whizz around the room. Something would then be seen near the window; an ebon-black mist, slowly seeping into the room.

     

    “. . . speak your . . . thoughts . . .” declared that voice, a deep, horrible, and low grumble.

     

    “It is not the hour for my reckoning! I refuse to ascend to the skies just now!” shouted the frightened de Rouen.

     

    Soon enough, the ebon-black mist began to coalesce into a shape - it was a small, gray Owl with great, wide, and knowing eyes. It bore one talon, which it hobbled on, and its appearance exhumed gouts of that very mist. Richold only stood in place as he watched the being manifest into its true form.

     

    “I am not here to reap, for now.” spattered the one-legged ‘thing’, before it’s beak hung low, revealing an empty, dark pit within.
    -
    “I am here to provide you with an opportunity.” drawled that small Avian, it’s talon shredding the table-cloth with one mere swipe.

     

    Richold would then lower his blade as it spoke out, his unwavering gaze fixated upon that one eye of the owl, and in silence, he merely nodded his head, understanding that words were unnecessary in this presence. 

     

    “What a lovely blade,” spoke the Owl, as miasma escaped its open beak. With a hefted, sharp talon, it pointed in the direction of Richold.
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    “Answer my call once. In return, I will protect you, and give you my blessing.”

     

    He gave a simple nod, though his countenance revealed no composure, only an overwhelming fear. His resolve appeared to be fueled by the abundant surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins.

     

    “. . . aah. . .-” exhaled that Owl; twines of ebon-black mist began to seep out from his maw. It would rush in the direction of the Carbarum weapon gripped by Richold, covering the blade with that strange mist.
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    “Let this be my first blessing. Those not of your blood will be unable to hold that weapon, so that in life and death you may pass it on to only kin.” 

     

    Richold's hand, clutching the hilt of his blade, began to tremble uncontrollably with fear as the mist encircled the weapon, sealing the incantation spoken by the Owl. Yet, he managed to hold his grip steady.

     

    “You will know when it is time to answer the call.” The one-legged owl cackled, a most vile, and evil laughter. That form of the Owl then began to wisp away, and slowly headed out the broken window.

     

    As the Owl left, a mysterious hand pulled together the shards of glass towards the broken window, restoring itself. Richold had known that night, he forfeited his life to something unworldly; even sinister. 

     

    When day broke, he strode to the church of Veletz, in pursuit of a bishop.

  3. As Lucien perused thru the scrolls and missives of the realm, this one specifically would catch his gaze. "A wise choice." Sounded the Ashford as he finished reading the paper. "Do not carry on such a cursed name and allow it to prosper furthermore, but allow for a new, pure name to bloom, and carry on for life-times to come."


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    Penned on 1942, on the 3rd of Snows Maiden
     

    The Savoyardic weapon, known as Gloire Drusque, doth stands as the ancestral sword of House Ashford de Rouen. It was crafted upon the distant shores of Almaris, wrought of the renowned Carbarum.

    Few souls in this realm have been granted the fortune to gaze upon such a peerless metal during their mortal sojourn, for it is the scarcest substance attainable by the hand of man.

     

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    T’was Lucien de Rouen and Andrezj Ivanovich who did conceive the notion of creating the idea of this weapon. After the lamentable demise of the Bold Blue, it’s formidable spires remained abandoned, beset by the ravages of neglect. With nothing but twine, a pair of study steeds, and unwavering determination, they undertook the arduous endeavor of conveying the Carbarum spike onwards to the keep in the north. Plans were made and the spike was handed off to a group who then took up the responsibility of creating this weapon. It was no easy task.

    A portrait of Lucien I, the ancestral blade in hand.


    A portrait of Lucien I, with the ancestral blade in hand.

    Years of relentless scholarship passed, with kinfolk beseeching far and wide for intel and aid in the forgery. The undertaking appeared near impossible, akin to a myth; a fairytale. However, in the fullness of time, they did at last accomplish their mission, transmuting the formidable spike into resplendent ingots, which were shared amongst the group. A select few of these ingots went towards the creation of the Ancestral Blade, Gloire Drusque. From then, it was handed off to House de Rouen. With the weapon, Lucien and his men carried Duke Heinrik to victory alongside his comrades during the battles of Heinriks Rebellion. It proved true on the battlefield, and was the greatest fear in the enemy’s eyes.

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    Lucien I hath penned a scroll, wherein lies the ancient customs of the weapon, destined to be enacted upon his departure from the noble mantle of Marquis or upon his mortal passing. This legacy shall persist for each generation henceforth: "Gloire Drusque, a blade of our noble ancestry, shall bequeath itself unto the next scion of House Ashford de Rouen who embodies the strength of a lion and the martial expertise of a true warrior. Should no soul emerge worthy to bear this blade's mantle, it shall endure in exile, ever vigilant, awaiting the arrival of a rightful heir.
    --

    Whosoever brandishes this noble blade shall be accorded a reverence nearly akin to that bestowed upon the lord of our house. They shall bear the solemn responsibility of maintaining the weapon in impeccable state, and to employ it judiciously, smiting foes only within the bounds of honorable intent, for it is anointed with sacred purpose."


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  5. After reading the letter, the Ashford would think back to his earlier days in Petra, when he slandered the same Baliantes who had treated the Verbants with derision. 

    He would show his former squire, Adelric, the missive, a smile presented on his features. @MRCHENN

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