(OSI) VIRTUES and the paths to travel.
Here are the official OSI Posts of the Virtue System
HUMILITY Virtue
SACRIFICE Virtue
HONOR Virtue
COMPASSION Virtue
VALOR is not yet Defined
HONESTY is not yet Defined
SPIRITUALITY Virtue
JUSTICE Virtue
The Virtues overall description is
DEFINED at this LINK
Posted by Borg
Thursday, June 27, 2002 4:18 PM EDT
Promotions
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The office of the Emperor announces the ascension of Lora De Blood to the Senator of Genesis seat in the Council of HONOR. Lora previously served as the Heran Phalynx and has been instumental in Genisis house matters and now assumes the lead position of the Tamer and Bard house.
The Council of HONOR also announces the designation of Triston to Legate of Mining and Silver DarKnight to Legate of Armors. These two will undoubtably strengthen the Trades house led by Senator Rusty.
Centurion Coldren has returned to active duty within the Gladiator Cohort and Ange Sans Alies is hearby promoted to Heran Centurion in replacement of Lora De Blood.
The following Legionnaires are hearby promoted to Squire for thier consistent support of training and assistance in Legion duties.
Earwen and Sno
In the name of HONOR let this day be of congratulations to our newly promoted members of The Honor Empire.
Emperor Borg
Posted by Borg
Wednesday, June 26, 2002 11:04 PM EDT
CONTEST-Help Dr Codene and Anfalas
Hear Ye........Hear Ye.......
As Dr Codene and Anfalas work to translate the Book of the Dead and other books.....they found a folded up scroll inside a books cover. If there are any adventurous scholars that would like to assist them.....please translate this portion of Heiroglyphics.
The Emperor has approved that if a scholar correctly translates the script, then he will be entered into a drawing for a chance to have his families realm taxes for 3 months will be paid for by the Empire.
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NOTE: This contest is open to anyone interested from any shard. Entry will be made by handing a book INGAME that has the entrants translation to Colin Mor (PGoH) at the Port Authority Villa in CATSKILLS on June 30th 2002 between 10pm EST and 11pm EST. This is a roleplayed contest......all characters who enter contest MUST be in roleplay format including character namesakes. (do not use existing UO hstorical namesakes or Catskill UO historical namesakes)
Include in the Book (purchase a book...DO NOT use a newbie book)
Your Character name
Your primary Shard played
Guild if any
Email
ICQ
Your Translation
If multiple correct translations occurs.....all correct entrants will be placed in a dice elimination format and the winner will be decided thru random rolls.
There will be only 1 winner of a 3month game ticket awarded and announced within storyline in progress
Results also will be visible at the main website
The Honor Empire Community News Section
no later than July 7th 2002 11pmEST.
This contest is not sanctioned by UO or OSI or EA and is for entertainment purposes and player run....sponsors of this cannot be held responsible for contestants lack of sleep solving translation or any possible other complaint about this contest......its to have FUN.........so........have some FUN.
ANY QUESTIONS about this contest PLEASE use FORUMS section of The Honor Empire Website Forum General Announcement Section
DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS HERE as a REPLY to this post...Thank you
Posted by Borg
Saturday, June 22, 2002 12:43 AM EDT
Promotions Declared
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The office of the Emperor announce the ascension of Aviana to the Senator of Arcane seat in the Council of HONOR.
Prometheus, the previous Senator of Arcane, is hearby commissioned as the Imperator of all Legion Cohorts.
Kalinaf has ascended to the Senator of War seat in the Council of HONOR and to continue to coordinate with the Ancient Alligence the defense of trade routes and protection of Minoc that is being rebuilt with the Guardians of Light.
Rusty, the Senator of Trades has returned from his vacation and assumes his seat in the Council of HONOR that Kimpek has mainteined honorably.
In the name of HONOR let this day be of congratulations for the new Senators and welcome to the seats in the Council of HONOR.
Emperor Borg
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Posted by Borg
Sunday, June 16, 2002 12:08 PM EDT
Chapter 10 Secrets of the Sand Pt 2 Entombed
Chapter 10 Secrets of the Sand Part 2 Entombed
Dr. Codene had traveled from Safe Haven through the brush and past Mondain's Maze at a his ethereal llamas top speed. Upon reaching the road that led to Trinsic, the good Dr had not noticed that several thickets and thistles now stuck in his robe and sleeves. Nearing the Illyceum Legion Outpost a column of Dragoons was just departing to deal with Juka that mined ore and granite in Wrong for Lord Blackthorn's mechanics production. Several of the Dragoons hailed Dr Codene as he passed them, but nay did he lessen his attention to reach the Emperor. The Decurion, who was deliviering new Squires to the outpost for duty, looked puzzled and took flight after Dr Codene. Decurion Rand's heavily armored swamp dragon was no match for the speed of Dr Codene's ethereal llama and soon the good Dr was beyond the line of sight. Rand realized the Dr most likely was headed for Olympus and continued himself toward the Castle.
At Olympus Castle Legionnaires lunged and parried, while others cast spell upon spell in summoning training. The Naval grenadiers in the nearby port rained down explosion pots against the summoned beasts creating quite the spectacle indeed. Emperor Borg walked the ramparts of Olympus looking down with the Council of Honor in tow. They discussed the current matters of state, rebuilding of Minoc and trade routes.
Senator of Trades, Rusty, spoke of the dwindling reserves of ore and ingots, while the new Senator of Arcane Aviana and the exiting Senator Prometheus reported on the condition of reagent supplies. The recent deliveries of arms from the Triston's Arms Company had successfully refitted the city of Minoc's guards and local inventories. Triston's weapons were the finest in the realm and their weight was lighter than most while providing the maximum effectivness and edge. Cecil had begun to outfit the Legion from the Armory and stockroom at Olympus Castle. Magistrate Balandar and Governor Brianna discussed the potential candidates for the open seats of Genesis and Espionage; while Senator of War Kalinaf refrained from the varied discussions. Choosing to maintain his focus on the Legionnaires below and to keep an ear toward Praetorian Prefect SerBrightblade and Emperor Borg in case any information was needed about the Legion. The Empire did not deal in politics and the Order/Chaos political scene was no issue worth discussion..the Empire worked as a machine focused together in direction for the improvement of the realm and its citizens of HONOR.
As the Council of Honor reached the tower rampart of records, the Emperor informed them that the relics now stored there would be transferred to the Safe Haven Museum. The Imperial Siege works would take the rampart and blueprints and production would begin by master craftsmen and women in the coming months. Praetorian Prefect SerBrightblade conveyed the current state of the museum as well as informed the Council of the unfortunate loss of several relics. The towering large statue of Safe Haven that was awarded to the Empire for its support of Dove the Healer and Lord Dupre had still not been rectified. The sinking of the chests of small animal and monster statues into the ground beneath the Safe Haven Tower also had not been excavated yet either. The Orc Wars relics, Juo' Nar's Heart and the various other memorabilia marking successful Imperial campaigns would soon be at the Britain Crossroads where the youth once came after training.
Outside the Castle, Dr Codene rode in like the wind and sprung from his llama as if he was 30 years younger. Hollering to Sentry Tod to open the gates, Dr Codene flew past Lorenzo who spilled a bag of reagents as he tried to catch a glimpse of the blur that just entered Olympus Castle. The Council members turned and peered down from the northern wall to see Dr Codene below now asking for the Emperor.
"BORG...IS HE UP THERE!?..WHERE IS HE!?!?"; shouted Dr Codene.
Moving to the front of the group and looking down as well, the Emperor shouted back.
"AYE.HE IS UP HERE DR...SHALL I SEND HIM DOWN?; the Emperor said with a smirk and smile.
"AHHH..GOOD.you're here.I must..I"; Dr Codene spoke as he moved to go up the rampart and meet where the Council stood.
"Shall we go to him Council?"; asked the Emperor with a wink to the Senaator of Arcane Aviana.
The Senator of Arcane nodded and opened a gate to the courtyard below, they entered and upon exiting the gate closed behind them. Now looking upward the Council could hear the good Dr's mumble echoing in the rampart hall as he existed the tower to angst that the Council was not there.
"DR..DR.DID YOU NOT WANT US TO COME DOWN?"; Emperor Borg asked to the humor of the Council.
Dr Codene's face filled with a bewilderment and winded expression.
"GAAAAHHHhhh.you will be the death of me sire."; gasp Dr Codene as he leaned upon the edge of the wall.
Perking a step or two backward, Dr Codene recalled the last time he leaned over a wall edge had brought him a wee bit more excitement than he rather have.
Emperor Borg chuckled a bit then turned to the Council and excused himself and began to walk with Praetorian Prefect SerBrightblade up to the Dr's position.
"Wonder what has him so spooked sire?"; asked SerBrightblade.
"Jumpy he has been lately brother.whatever it is we must assure him all is and all will be well.understood?"; replied Emperor Borg.
"Yes Sire.as you wish."; answered SerBrightblade.
Reaching the Dr, Emperor Borg noticed the thistles and burrs that adorned Dr Codene's robe and clothing. As the three walked toward the Emperor' throne room, Borg and SerBrightblade pulled off some of the thistles to no notice by Dr. Codene. They sat down Dr. Codene in the cushioned throne and Emperor Borg pulled up a stool and listened to the Dr's tale then subtly nodded to SerBrightblade with a unspoken command. SerBrightblade left the throne room and headed down and out of the Castle. As he exited the Castle he found Decurion Rand dismounting and asking if Dr Codene was about.
"Is Dr Codene here brother?"; asked Rand.
"Aye.troubling tale he brings the Emperor.I am going to gather Anfalas..care to join me brother?"; replied SerBrightblade.
"Of course.what is the troubles?"; asked Rand.
As the two men passed the Legionnaires and Squires training, the lines hailed them and saluted.
SerBrightlbade replied under his breath; "Not here.not now..."
"Understood"; Decurion Rand said as he motioned the men to continue their training.
Entering the Infirmary, the two men went upstairs to the darkened laboratory. The windows were painted black to keep daylight out and the room glowed with candle and oil lamp hues. In the corner stood an Iron Maiden and the two brothers moved to its side. Rapping on the hull of the steel coffin the two stepped back a pace as it began to moan and creek as it opened slowly. From within the dark hull two white pearcing eyes broke the darkness and then two sets of fingers began to pry the shell open. The dark robed figure pulled his hood over his head and stepped out of the Iron Maiden.
"You have awaken me...my brothersss..this must be and urgency."; stated Vampire Anfalas as he semed to glide across the room.
"Anfalas.the Emperor requests your presence. Dr Codene has reported your findings and his visions"; SerBrightblade exclaimed.
"Ahh.I see.worried what the Dr has spoken is truth or madness?"; asked Anfalas.
"Nay..confirmation tis all.his tale.adventurous and forboding.your work.can you prove these findings?"; asked Ser Brightblade.
"Yesss.the translations are sound and for the Dr's tale..the sand was real that covered him when I reached him at Safe Haven..surely it is still there on the roof wing"; answered Anfalas.
The Praetorian Prefect opened a gate and the three entered. Upon exiting the gate Anfalas swiveled his head around to see the room they had just entered...it was not the Emperors throne room. Gliding around the room Anfalas felt a familiar air.
"A Crypt..why have you brought me here.my brother?" Anfalas asked calmly and very slowly.
"Remain here with Anfalas Decurion. I will return shortly."; instructed SerBrightblade as he motioned to Anfalas to be patient.
The Prefect recalled and in a short instant another gate opened and out stepped Dr Codene, SerBrightblade and Emperor Borg.
"What is the meaning of this m'lord"; asked Anfalas with angst.
"We are being moved here for security reasons apprentice."; answered Dr Codene as he moved to assure Anfalas.
"Security? Sealed in a crypt? May I ask why?"; rebutted Anfalas.
"Yes...your translations are very disturbing and as we know your laboratory and location at the Infirmary.so do many others.tis public knowledge and this knowledge you have discovered should not yet be made public. We will have your work and the books brought here, but for official reports you will still be working from the Infirmary."; answered Emperor Borg
"I see.."; replied Anfalas as he sat in a chair along the cold damp wall.
Anfalas, casting a spell onto a small pile of debris ignited in a blue white flame with no smoke resulting, remarked; "I will feel comfortable here..much more than Dr Codene...welcome to my world Dr."
"What is good for one brother is good for another Anfalas."; replied Dr Codene with a smile as he patted Anfalas's shoulder.
"We will put extra guards at the infirmary and bring provisions and supplies so your work will continue."; added SerBrightblade.
"And the enemy will come ot us at Olympus .right m'lord?"; offered Decurion Rand.
"Correct. On our ground of choosing we shall see this new foe..line against line..face to face."; stated Emperor Borg as he took a deep breath of conviction.
Posted by Borg
Sunday, June 16, 2002 10:44 AM EDT
Chapter 9 Curse of the Ancients Pt 2 Rune of Possession
Chapter 9 Curse of the Ancients Part 2 Rune of Possession
Ancient Wolf had been struggling with control of his own mind for now weeks, while the Arcane alchemists and squads of the Legion scoured the lands for various combinations of reagents and ingredients to bring a cure to end Wolf's madness. Anfalas, the Vampire, had reminded the Empire that only Ancients can cure Ancients and with that knowledge a plan was in place to seek the strengths of the Ancients.
An Ancient Wyrm heart, the soul of an Ancient Liche and the blood of an Ancient brother were the three parts that would be sought. Combining these in a ritual at the Honor Shrine itself with the elixir that the Alchemist were brewing would hope to end this mind control that possessed Ancient Wolf.
In the lands of Ilshenar the Ancient Wyrm was found cornered in a nest and another was found within the protection of the Lizzardmen Capital of Ssilla Tereg. The Heran Cohort worked on plans for the attempt at the Wyrm at Ssilla Tereg while Warlocks worked on the nest area within Alexandretta's Bowl mountains.
The Praetorian Guard and Dragoons had begun to work reconissance within the area of Khaldoon that the Ancient Liche was known to exist, while Shadowriders scoured the lands for the second location of Ancient Liche rumored to exist. "There is always two" was the remark that the powerful Liche Juo Nar once said when pressed at where evil resided. Never just in one home would it dwell for then it could be destroyed at once.
As all of this work proceeded, sadly so did the madness deepen for the Ancient Gladiator Wolf. His closest squire Sheard, loyal and obedient was reported to have appeared alongside one of Wolf's deepest enemy..an Orc. They were adorned this last sighting by a rune that was now upon their fore heads and as they attacked outposts of the Empire it was said the rune emblem glowed as if telepathic commands were flowing through it. Lord Blackthorn was known to be behind this issue, for he aimed to bring down the lines of Honor that his Mechanics and Juka servants could not. Modifying the controller devices must have been done and now these two were unholy servants of a mind gone mad.
Ironic was this, that an Orc now was Ancient Wolf's aid. Though the Empire had approved the establishment of an Orc Cohort at the end of the Orc Wars.no Orcs had ever joined. Honor existed within the Orc and when the Savage Tribes and Lord Blackthorn involvement was exposed.both races stood with Honor against them. The Locust Cohort stood as the Gargoyle line and the Elves stood strong from Yew within their lines. Ancient Wolf never wanted to accept Orc alignment within the Empire at all, but now he had an Orc beside him...how ironic indeed.
The rune markings seemed very similar to the markings that appeared long ago on the chests of Cedric, Grey and Silvana when Paradox took control of them in search of the Dragon Armor of the Dragon Dominion. It had been years since those days but now the Dragon Armor was a common armor.the secrets of the Dragon Dominion set free amongst the blacksmiths. Emperor Borg had privately thought that since these markings were not exact.that Lord Blackthorn was attempting to shift blame to Paradox. Allowing this ruse to appear to take hold, he instructed Imperator Prometheus to send a line to the Blood Dungeon where the Vortex of Paradox existed. This would hopefully lead Lord Blackthorn to believe his ruse was working and to allow him to play another of his cards he held.
This card did not take long to show itself on the table, for 2 consecutive nights the sentries were instructed to be mindful that mischief could be about...but not to declare alarms unless attacks were imminent. Juka spies began to probe the area around Olympus and concentrated they were upon the Infirmary and Port Authority. The Infirmary was where Anfalas and Dr Codene worked on the secret books from the Vampire's Library that contained secrets of the dead. One book was entitled "The Book of The Dead", while another was "Life After Life"..both had many passages of the dark arcane arts..abilities Lord Blackthorn must be after. The Port Authority vault was where stockpiles of the dark arcane reagents were being stored as well as the ingredients to the cure elixir that the Imperial alchemists worked on.
Relentless it seemed Lord Blackthorn was..as Emperor Borg expected he would be. That is what a drone does.it never stops.it never sleeps..it never ends its quest for its goals. Though the realm felt they had a great victory and momentum against Lord Blackthorn after the Juka and Chaos Dragoons were repelled...Emperor Borg knew this was just the beginning. A drone knows no ending.only completion..Lord Blackthorn would not be complete until all of the realms lay in ruin beneath his metal claw.
Posted by Borg
Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:00 AM EDT
Chapter 10 Secrets of the Sand Pt 1 Army Arises
Chapter 10 Secrets of the Sand pt 1 Army Arises
As a large shadowed claw reached down and gripped his throat the good Dr struggled for air. Trying to pry the giant claw away from his throat he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. Warm blood began to cover his hands and chest and with a JOLT....Dr Codene awoke as he found himself on the floor by the bed. Dr Codene was breathing hard and in a full sweat by the reality of the nightmare he just endured. There was no doubt in his mind that this was the same giant cat that stalked him as of late..now stalked him in his own dreams. Sitting up onto the edge of the bed he slid into some bunny slippers left by Silvana as a joke and he moved out into the hall of Safe Haven Tower. As he ascended to the roof he could see the Praetorian guards changing shifts at Dawn's suite. Dawn had headed back to see Calanin in his laboratory and deliver a copy of a passage from one of the books Anfalas and himself had been translating.
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Very disturbing this passage was and the Dr wished council with Calanin on its foreboding prediction. Reaching the Safe Haven Tower roof, Dr Codene made his way to the Eastern Wing and leaned forward onto the Rampart edge.
The morning Sun had not yet begun to awaken and the silence of the air was truly incredible. The lights from the tower created an aura around Safe Haven, as if a beacon in a middle of an unending ocean of darkness. Dr Codene sat down against the wall and relaxed, then drifted into the sleep you fall into quickly comfortably and deeply right after first awakening.
Soon the morning sun began to warm him and he moaned a bit of angst at having to awaken. Stretching his arms up and around with his eyes tightly closed he felt the warmth of the Tower stone and...a column of sand beside him..on both sides. As he opened his eyes gingerly looking into the brightness of the morning he moved a hand to block out some of the brilliant light. Beside him were two giant columns of sand towering above him and as he blinked the columns began to take a form..two giant elemental forms. The giant elementals began to reach down toward him and he pushed against the giant hands of sand as he tried to stand up. Struggling mightily he realized he was sinking into a vast ocean of sand and the Giant columns were pushing him into it further. Dr Codene now was buried up to his shoulders and his arms tried to keep him above the surface..almost like treading water with his arms on top of the sand. The Sand Elementals began to walk away and as they did Dr Codene could see the surface of the sand around him begin to move. A short distance away scorpions and cobras could be seen traveling past. Dr Codene stopped moving in attempt to go unseen by the poisonous beasts. In the area that the sand moved as if alive itself, a beetle broke to the surface...then another and another then a fountain of them. These must be the scarabs that were spoken about in the books they were translating. They feasted on flesh and could burry themselves within a living body and eat it from the inside out. Dr Codene now began to shout loudly for help but the winds overpowered his voice and in the distant dust storms and sand vortexes danced on the horizon. He could see the Sandmen had stopped in the distance and between them on the horizon some form began to move forward. The form shifted and swayed in the distance as the heat of the surface created a ghostly wake to all things distant. The scarabs now completely surrounded Dr Codene and every so often one or two would snip at his hair and cheek then retreat to the living black circle of death around him. In the distance behind the figure that closed in on his location, he could see mummies rising from the sand..and various skeletal warriors. A few skeletons leaped onto Scorpions and held great lances in their hands.
The figure in the distance was closing in, and as it did..more clearly it became. As it reached the edge of the circle of scarabs he could see it quite clearly now...it was his stalker...the giant beast cat. Staring eye to eye with the beast, Dr Codene could not believe what he was seeing. The giant body of a cat, the mythical Lion, with a head more like a man. The head was adorned with a beautiful headdress of stripes and gold.
"THE BOOKSSsss!!!!!!!!"; the beast roared.
Dr Codene did not even have time to replays the pool of scarabs surrounding him poured onto him and the sand them began to pull him under.
"AAAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGH!"; Dr Codene shouted and found himself falling backward off of the Safe Haven Tower roof.
The cold hand of Anfalas latched onto Dr Codene's robe and for a brief instant Dr Codene struggled against his assistants grip.
"DOCTOR!!!"; Anfalas yelled to sharpen Dr. Codene's focus.
Dr Codene now fully found himself holding onto Anfalas's wrist as it held his robe and whole weight dangling from the rooftop. It was nearly daybreak and Anfalas had only a short time to spare before he had to retreat to the saftey of the shadows. Pulling the Dr back onto the rooftop, Anfalas began to dust off the Dr who seemed to be covered in sand.
"Where have you been Doc?"; asked Anfalas
"I.I.I do not know for sure."; answered Dr Codene disheveled.
"I come to tell you I have broken several symbols and codes in the books. The symbol on the Black books cover is the symbol for Death or Dead...the black book is The Book of the Dead."; Anfalas stated proudly.
"The book...The Book of the Dead.that must be what it wants!"; Dr Codene exclaimed.
"Eh?...IT? It wanted the book?"; Anfalas replied a bit confused.
"Nothing..quick you must take to saftey I must ride to the Emperor..a desert Army rises"; instructed Dr Codene.
As Dr Codene rode toward Trinsic and Olympus Castle.Anfalas heard him mumbling about the giant lion with a head of a man..it sounded like one of the items he had translated..The Sphinx.
Posted by Borg
Wednesday, June 12, 2002 11:11 AM EDT
Chapter 9 Cure of the Ancients Pt 1 Mind Gone Mad
Chapter 9 Cure of the Ancients Part 1 Mind gone Mad
Decurion Rand finished folding a note to the Emperor then tied it to a carrier pigeon. Stepping foot outside the Recruitment Office, he set the bird into flight. The Emperor was in Nicomedia Province reviewing the Oasis being build by the Elves of the Empire. Having lost their lush green landscape to muck and mire, the Elves moved to create some location of respite from the sickened soil that now remained after the Decay spell. Rand watched the bird fly off then turned his gaze down toward the Legionnaires and Squires that trained in front of Olympus Castle. Centurions and their supporting Phalynx were running drills for the aspiring Gladiators. Sending wave after wave of blade spirits and summoned Daemons upon the new men and women of Honor. Tending the wounded and fallen, Warlock Centurion LizShue kept up the pace and occasionally lobbed in a fireball or flamestike. It was said the Decurion even broke a small smile, but if that was so...it was short lived..determined and directive the Decurion was a demanding figure. It was his duty to push the new Legionnaires and Squires to the edge and beyond so that the discipline needed in the Lines of Honor would be deeply rooted in every man or womans soul.
Nearby in the Bay of Burgouse the Imperial warship Moongem, named after the Empire's first Senator of War, escorted a trio of cargo ships. Up to the dock the ships moored and standing aboard the one lead cargo ship was Heran Phalynx Lora De Blood. Lora was supervising the delivery of One Million reagents from the Senate House of Arcane to be made available to for commerce.
"How's it feel to ride a powder keg for hours?"; hollered Decurion Rand.
"Quite interesting..lets just say no on on board was interested in cooking"; answered Lora
As the crates and pack mules were unloaded, Lora finished instructing Lorenzo on his responsibilities to sell off the reagents.
"Until the complete re-establishment and security of all trade routes is complete.the Empire will provide extra resources and wares for commerce"; Lora commented to Lorenzo
"I understand m'lady.I will do my best ."; answered Lorenzo tipping his hat respectfully.
As darkness crept across the training area, the Legionnaires and their trainers headed to Trinsic for dinner at the Imperial Barracks. Annakin had been said to have a full compliment of roasted boar ready for the hungry Legion units. The beds in the Barracks would feel so soft to the tired muscles of the lines tonight.
The sentries remained as the only ones left in the area until the night air was broken by the muttering of a man. Tod the Sentry recognized the man as Ancient Wolf as he approached the gates of Olympus.
"Why hello there"; remarked Wolf
"Evening sir"; replied Sentry Tod
"Eh?!..do I know you sir?"; asked Wolf
"Um.sir? Um I would hope so.I have been a Sentry since the days you were Senator of War and Lord Ventryn's Doom Daemons assaulted Olympus."; replied Sentry Tod.
"WAR?!..DAEMONS!!..Where!?!?..Egads!!!!"; shouted Wolf as looked aroudd desperately.
"Ancient.you do not look well sir.perhaps you should come with me to the Infirmary"; Sentry Tod said as he motioned for Wolf to come with him.
"ANCIENT!?! WHERE..WAR!?! WHERE?!?! To ARMS TO ARMS!!!" shouted Wolf as he leaped upon a summoned ethereal llama.
As Wolf rode off he swung wildly at the shadows he passed in the foliage and he disappeared into the night. Sentry Tod shook his head sadly. To see such a great warrior in such a state, truly was wrenching. He prayed the quests that had begun to find a cure for Wolf would prove fruitful. Nay had he before seen the state Wolf was in...only a rumor it was.now sad but true. Lord Blackthorn was to blame and the previous investigation had now turned into a quest for a cure. Wolf's madness had to be overcome but they needed to find the means to help him fight off the controlling evil that fought within his mind itself. The Arcane alchemists nearly had a potential cure potion but needed a few more ingredients to blend in.
Sentry Tod returned his attention to his post and as he did a cold whisper chilled his ear and down to his bones...it was the shadow of Anfalas the Vampire. Anfalas was assisting Dr Codene in deciphering and translating the books taken from the Ilshenar Vampire Library.
"An Ancient is the key to saving an Ancient"; Anfalas's shadow whispered softly.
"An Ancient? Which one?"; asked Sentry Tod
"From all must one thing come..together with what the Empire has now..the salvation will come"; answered the shadow of Anfalas as it motioned back toward the Infirmary.
Tod knew the Legion had aquired most of the ingredients.he must inform them in the morning of this news. Tod began to think of all the Ancients he knew of and where they could be found.
Posted by Borg
Saturday, June 8, 2002 10:02 AM EDT
Promotions Declared
It is hearby declared....
The Office of the Decurion recognizes the following Legionnaires for thier support, commitment and HONOR in the defense of Trinsic and its citizens. In Honorable and consistent dedication to the Legion the following Legionnaires are hearby promoted to Squire.
Antonius is hearby presented with the title of Squire of Honor and given the blessed kilt woven in the purple color of Honor.
Additionally, the Office of the Decurion recognizes the following Squires and approves thier standing, based on merit and commitment to HONOR and Empire, to be offered for Knighthood. The Senate House of WAR seconds the following nominations and by order of the Emperor the rank and priviledge of Knight is bestowed upon these Squires.
Ange is hearby Knighted to the Heran Cohort and awarded the blessed kilt woven in the Emperor's Ore Black color and the cohort Dark Green sash.
Kurt is hearby Knighted to the Heavy Armor Dragoon Cohort and awarded the blessed kilt woven in the Emperor's Ore Black color and the cohort Royal Blue sash.
Tyr Antilles is hearby Knighted to the Heavy Armor Dragoon Cohort and awarded the blessed kilt woven in the Emperor's Ore Black color and the cohort Royal Blue sash.
Kodoz is hearby Knighted to the Heavy Armor Dragoon Cohort and awarded the blessed kilt woven in the Emperor's Ore Black color and the cohort Royal Blue sash.
Elathiel is hearby Knighted to the Ranger Cohort and awarded the blessed kilt woven in the Emperor's Ore Black color and the cohort Forrest Green sash.
The Office of War also recognizes the leadership and respect of the following Knights and declares thier promotion to Phalynx to support the Cohort Centurions in the Line of HONOR.
Steel Darknight is hearby promoted to Phalynx in the Heavy Armor Dragoon Cohort and awarded the blessed Cape of HONOR and Ceremonial Bronze Plate Armor.
Aviana is hearby promoted to Phalynx in the Heavy Armor Dragoon Cohort and awarded the blessed Cape of HONOR and Ceremonial Bronze Plate Armor.
May ALL of these fine men and women continue thier journey on the path of HONOR, within the Empire, throughout the realm and bring us all closer to peace and prosperity.
May HONOR Guide and Bind thee!
Emperor Borg
Posted by Borg
Tuesday, June 4, 2002 7:49 AM EDT
Chapter 8 One if by Land...Two if by Sea
Chapter 8
One if by Land..Two if by Sea
Provincial offices report the withdrawal of Juka forces from the cities of Minoc, Papau and Yew. Chaos riders were said to be ordered to support the Juka as they returned to Ilshenar while the Mechanic units were left behind and cut down by the Ancient Alliance forces. While this led many to celebrate victory; the veteran leaders and warriors took brief moments to relax.
"This is the time to strike.before they can regroup!"; Centurion Coldren beckoned.
"Aye.as we begin to rebuild Minoc and the Senate works to clean up and supply the cities.we will begin an offensive against the Juka."; Imperator Kalinaf commented as he unrolled a large map onto the War room table.
"Shadowriders, and Warlock Cohorts will support the Gladiator lines and Pikemen that will march upon the city of Mistas from the south. Elven, Gargoyle and Dragoon Cohorts will arrive through the Justice Shrine and enter Mistas from the Northern pass."; instructed Imperator Kalinaf as he traced the battle fronts with his finger.
"What of the reinforcements that are still to sea brother?"; asked Centurion LizShue.
"The navy will land at Savage Swamps and show the Savages that it is unwise to align themselves with Lord Blackthorn."; replied Imperator Kalinaf.
"The rest of the battle fleet will remain in escort of the shipping lanes and in support of the Guardians of Light convoys that are carrying both our Empires supplies for the rebuilding of Minoc."; added Imperator Kalinaf.
The meeting was short and the Centurions headed out for debriefing of their men and women for the battles in the coming days and nights. As Imperator Kalinaf rolled up the map and placed it into the chest he looked out toward Trinsic and could see already chimney sweeps and workers clearing the rooftops of the ash and debris that built up over the last months conflict.
"Soon the city will shine again..and this time it will be Mistas that is in ash and smolders."; Imperator Kalinaf said to himself under his breath.
Looking down to the waters edge he could see a small ship mooring and some supplies being prepared to unload at the Port Authority. Colin Mor met the ships captain and as the two walked into the villa Imperator Kalinaf for a brief moment felt like days of old commerce were again in place. As a pigeon roosted on the War Tower Rampart he pulled the note from its foot and that moment ended.
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Pirate attack on Nujelm to Magencia Convoy
PGoH Ironside destroyed Pirate ship
Pirate Inventory Manifest indicates ore, stone and lumber
Juka body found in debris field
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Imperator Kalinaf looked back toward the sea and eastward and thought that perhaps the sea walls should be looked at for reinforcement in Trinsic. If the Juka have made an alliance with the mercenary pirates.perhaps the next front to defend will be the sea. Already the plan was in motion for a land assault on the Juka city of Mistas and a sea assault on the Savage Swamps. Imperator Kalinaf sent his instructions back with the pigeon to the PGoH Ironside captain.
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Send 2 ships to Buc's Den, Search for any Juka involvment, do not engage or blockade.
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Posted by Borg
Saturday, June 1, 2002 9:09 PM EDT