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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:21 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:18 pm
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Arya slithered toward Shenai's throne quietly, muscular legs carrying her toward Shenai as she came to a halt a few feet before him. Lowering her head in a gesture of respect, she flicked her forked tongue out before rumbling, "Greetings from Arya of the Bloodwings. I was sent to see you as soon as possible..." Trailing off, she wondered if she should have addressed him as 'Lord', 'Shenai', or even 'King'. Gazing at her curved claws as she awaited a response, she sent her mind on a journey over the past few days events, occurrences and minor problems. She felt her own stomach coil uncomfortably in a sign of hunger, but she merely brushed off the feeling by focusing herself on the threat of humans and their impervious minds. The longer this war drags out, the harder it'll be to win it. What can we do to flip sides and take the advancing step? What method could there be to weaken the opponent instead of neutralizing themselves by risking half our own struggling population? A few ideas popped in her head as she contemplated each situation and upcoming result.
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:13 pm
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Shenai gave the closest thing he could muster to a warm smile to Arya. He was truly glad to have another member of the Bloodwings join the cause. The dragon king stood and flexed his wings, signalling much of the hall to leave. He then sat upon his throne again.
"Vyklade sent you, I presume?" he said levelly. His voice echoed grandly through the somewhat empty hall. "I figured as much. He has always had a good eye for recruiting. I must explain the situation we find ourselves in."
Shenai stepped down from his throne, and paced slowly about Arya as he continued.
"A stroke of good fortune has fallen into our claws," he announced. "It would appear that some humans of the Empire's populace have... disagreed with certain developments that have occurred recently. A rebellion has mobilized in the western provinces, a few hours' flight from where we stand now. We need to make sure that the Empire remains divided."
He stopped, examining a small, blue flame closely. He appeared to be collecting his thoughts as he did so. In his mind, this was the perfect time to make his move, but he had to figure out how to accomplish this first attack without provoking to large a reaction from the humans. An idea came to him, as if given to him by the gods themselves.
"Arya," he commanded, making some of the younger guards jump at the sudden break in the silence. "You will go with two other seltur-altiui to the villages near the grey, walled city at the base of the mountains and wipe level them as you see fit. Leave only one human alive from each to tell of your ferocity. Do this, and you shall receive rewards befitting a noble hero. You shall leave in two moons. Speak to Zirash if you need anything more."
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:32 pm
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Arya processed the information given to her, all the while nodding slowly in agreement to his words. A rebellion, eh? Who would've thought... Having relaxed ever so slightly from the level tone of the king, and praise, she felt her muscles loosen considerably as she shifted her weight from side to side, as if already anticipating the battle. Not noticing that her tail tip flicked back and forth, she replied smoothly, "It shall be done. Thank you for appointing this task to me. But no reward for me, for I fight for our survival. I would feel..." Groping for the appropriate word, she finished lamely, "...strange to receive special praise." Blinking in vague embarrassment, she mumbled, "No disrespect, sire." Unsure as if to wait for a rebuke or reply to her stumbling mess, she imprinted the order in her mind's eye and considered this 'Zirash'. Do I know...? I'll just fine him, or her.
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:54 am
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:48 pm
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:31 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:14 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:17 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:21 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:30 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:31 pm
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