[ORP] Knight of the Black Rose: Fin

[Meeki]

Lord Soth blended in with the darkness that came with the night, almost as if they were companions and perhaps, in these dark times, they were indeed just that. The ebony stallion was a cursed creature, though not in the way of the Skinwalkers. His heart was cursed. He felt little emotion and what he did believe he felt, he did not know if they were real. They could merely be fragments of memories haunting his heart, forever echoing the sadness of the life that was no more.

He was a terrifying creature. Something unnatural came from within and could be told when one looked into his eyes. The red orbs glowed naturally but were more noticeable and more radiant when the night had fallen. Not only that but this evil creature had strange attachements to his legs, each one with a menacing spike portruding from it. The armor seemed to shine in the moonlight, in a deadly reminder of what this stallion could be capable of.

Around his neck was a decoration similar to the ones the Kalona wear, yet this was no Kalona. Could it be that he was birthed from the same evil? Or could it be a marking that he is ostracized from the rest of the soquilis, left alone to lament his curse?  

[Meeki]

Lord Soth was ice where the stallion approaching him was clearly fire. But Soth's chill could not be heated and a Nightmares flame could not be chilled. He learned this when he had travelled with some Nightmares years ago. They had been part of a small army he led and were a fine group to have at his side.

To find one in this area though was shocking. He hadn't seen a Nightmare since his army had returned to wence they came when services were rendered. He didn't recognize the one approaching him as a member of his army so he could prove to be a potential threat. Still, this land was proving more interesting by the day.

"Greetings, dark one," Soth called out. This would be an interesting enounter.  

[Meeki]

It didn't appear as if the Nightmare was going to attack. Not that Soth expected to be attacked though it was always better to be on one's guard. Perhaps it was a sign really, the dark gods telling him that he needed to prepare a new army to wreak havok upon the land. A Nightmare would make a fine addition to such an army.

Why else would a Nightmare be in this land, let alone drawn to him? Soth didn't want to be presumptuous though. He had seen some darker herds, though most seemed to be race oriented. Why was no such thing around that was alignment based? An evil army would be where the real power would be at, those connected by shared ideas and beliefs, not by what they look like.

It would be so easy to rule these lands.. with the right soquilis at his side.  

[Meeki]

Soth took a few steps forward, his gaze never faltering off Brimstone. "I came here to find peace.. but it seems peace refuses to find me. Perhaps you are a sign of what is meant to be." It wasn't much but it was some communication. Soth had to do some thinking. If there as a single Nightmare in the area, perhaps there was more. It might not be enough to have an army, but it would be enough to start one.

Then again, didn't he come to this land in search of peace? To finally die and lose the life that caused him nothing but agony? Why was it so easy to think about an army again and continue his reign of evil?  

[Meeki]

"I have known many of your kind. Nightmares they were called and aptly named. They served under me. No, that is not necessarily true, though I was in command, they served at my side. They could be relied on when goals were agreed upon, and that's not something I can say for many creatures." Soth had no real feelings that he knew of so he didn't really miss the nightmares he had known or the army he had led. There was however an emptiness in his life which came with being alone once more. That thought almost made him laugh. He was always alone, had been since he was cursed. Perhaps the army had just given his life meaning at the time. Perhaps that was what was missing now.

"What are your goals, here?" Soth asked curiously. Perhaps this flaming stallion had his own plans of dominating the land. Usually everyone had a reason for existing, didn't they?  

[Meeki]

"If you've seen one stretch of land.. you've seen them all," Soth rasped out in his cold, usual way. He had travelled to many places in his life and all the land seemed similar. Soquilis as well. There were only a few others and locations that had stood out to him.

"If you ever grow bored of this dreary existance, seek me out. Perhaps.. an arrangement could be made. You'd do well in an army. Your kind always do." Soth really hadn't made up his mind yet about the Army but it was a growing interest of his lately. How would the soquilis in this land react to such an army? Was it wrong to create that kind of hostility.. that kind of excitement? At least such things made him feel... more alive than usual. Though hadn't he had enough of that in his life as was?

Lord Soth yearned for peace. He assumed that would come only with his death. Perhaps in an army, he would approach another that would be strong enough to defeat him.. to kill him. He could only die honorably in battle. There was no other way.  

[Meeki]

"It would make things easier on us, though easier is not what I'm going for. Easier defeats the purpose of a true conquer. However, If we were to take over the land, it might motivate others to band together.. ah, that would be glorious. To face down adversaries and win is a true testament of one's might. There's pride in that, honor in it as well. If no such opponents come forth, then there's knowing that we are the strongest. What is the use of being evil, if not to gloat? If not to have power? If not to be the best? What is the use of enjoying it without honor and knowing that it was fairly done? That it was truly earned?" Soth didn't mean to come off as preaching. There were many that would fight just for the power. That would kill without thought, kill others that were not fighting. Soth preferred there to be a fair fight, for victories to be earned. They were all the sweeter that way. He wondered if that would be something this nightmare would be interested in.  

[Meeki]

"Aye, I have caught wind of the many threats of this land. The Skinwalkers and Kalona being top of the list. I have never fought with a Skinwalker, nor know what the hell they are, but I am confidant that they can be taken out as can anything else. Nothing is indestructable. All that is needed, as you mentioned, is strategy."

Soth wasn't disappointed by this Nightmare. He decided it was finally time to make it known as to who he is. "My name is Lord Soth," he stated finally. "I suppose if we are to discuss future plans together, we should know who we are dealing with."

Soth scanned the horizon. If an army was to be, it would need followers. He would have quite a task ahead of him. Most of the soquilis he had seen around were not up to par to being army material.