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Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/5/2007 6:57:59 AM)
Ragnarr slowly started to see clearly. He realized they were not in Nerisella. He noticed he was riding his black horse after Gaius Septim to the north-east. Ragnarr started touching his body to check if all is with him. He felt relief when he felt the sword hilt and noticed that he had bandages under his clothes and armor. Ragnarr spurred his horse and caught up with Gaius. "My mind is blurred and I don't remember clearly what exactly happened. But,...thank you, Gaius." Septim exlplained to Ragnarr what happened and what they were supposed to do. Right now they were heading to the Faltor Inn on the crossroad in the north-east. They rode until the morning sun showed and lit the sky with a winderful sunrise, enspiring hope and faith. The Faltor Inn was just beside the road. It was a two-level building with a nice red roof and stone and timber walls. It was quite famous, for many people passed through this crossroad. But now, it seemed empty. Even the roads were lacking the usual crowd. Gaius Septim and Ragnarr left their horses in the small stable and entered the inn. Inside it looked like the usual tavern one would see in Nerisella. The main hall was a bar, with wooden tables, chairs and a bar. There were some stairs leading up to the rooms and a large fireplace, creating a fine atmosphere. Right now, several Golden Guards were sitting infront of it along with a few of Ragnarr's, Gaius's, Ules's and Xarxes's personal bodyguard. They stood up when they saw the two lords enter. "Where are the rest?" asked Gaius quickly. "Up stairs, m'lord. Resting. We rode all night. Some of us where chased and we have wounded. Once the visitors saw us, they ran away, along with the barkeep and all." "Princess Ayllera, is she alright?" asked Ragnarr. "No, m'lord. Gorris killed five grey-cloaked knights who were after her." Ragnarr nodded and sat heavily on a near by chair. Gaius also sat down. "We must send crows to carry messages to the armies. This is civil war, damn it. And I am almost sure that the Golden Guard commander, Sir Alexi, was right when he said the ones behind are Thane and Ballaron...." "I was fighting my way through the city to exit it, m'lord." said a Gold Cloak. "Some of my brother guards joined me. We fought with SIr Alexi against the enemies. In the end, some knights in red cloaks and a coat of arms with a griffin charged. That's when commander Alexi died." Ragnarr's hand formed a firm fist. "Damn it, Lord Ballaron's griffin,..."
You (9/5/2007 7:28:55 AM)
Gaius sat down at the fireplace and looked at the dancing flames, he soon got up and went to bed, Ragnarr did the same. Dreams of death overwhelmed his mind all night, when he woke up he went downstairs and saw that Bartimaeus was awake sitting next to Ayllera, Xarxes, Ules, and Gorris. "Bartimaeus, did my brother, Cephorus, make it out alive?", asked Gaius weakly. "I'm sorry sir, but I don't know, I didn't see him after we left to leave to the meeting", said Bartimaeus. "Alright, so what should we d-", he was cut off by a loud noise outside. Gaius drew his sword and ran to the windows to see about sixty enemies approaching. "Enemies! Get ready!", said Gaius.
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/5/2007 1:22:06 PM)
"Damn! Get the horses ready and take Ayllera out of here,..." Ragnarr's speech was interupted by Lord Gorris. "We can't. We're surrounded. They're coming too fast,..." Gaius Septim raised his sword above his head. "Golden Guards, go up and stay with the princess. You four.." Gaius pointed four of his own men, armed with longbows." Go up and take positions at the windwos. Fire at will. If things get bad here, come back,..." While Gaius was giving orders, Ragnarr and some other men were preparing the hall for tha battle - barricades, weapons, health potions. Ragnarr pointed at two of his best men - large lads with heavy axes. "Thorgard, Ricmorn, guard the stairs at all costs. The rest - we'll wait for them to come inside. We have e better chance so than in open field."...
You (9/5/2007 4:45:11 PM)
Gaius stood ready next to Ragnarr on the lower story of the inn. Gaius starts to hear arrows being loosed in the upper story, a few seconds later the door bursts open and enemies pour in, Gaius stabs one, pulls his blade out, and cuts another's head off, he spins around and kills three men.
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/9/2007 6:40:53 AM)
"STORMGUARD!" shouted Ragnarr as he jumped into the fight with his great-sword raised high above his head. He landed infront of a knight with a red cape and red feathers on his helm. The knight didn't even know what came for him, as Ragnarr's sword cut his shoulder down to his chest. Ragnarr struggled a bit to pull his sword out, kicking an attacker in the chest meanwhile. He released his blade from the heavy corpse and cut the kicked attacker;s head off. Then he ducked from a swooshing mace above his head an made a low slash, tearing two warrior's chain-male armors and bellies. Ragnarr used the short moment to look around him. Gaius Septim was wielding his blade deadly among the enemies. Obviously bot of them were holding off the main. Gorris threw a bottle of old wine in the face of some red-caped warrior, coming through the window and after that taking his head. Golden Guards and Ragnarr's axemen were holding off the enemies from the stairs. Their bodyguard warriors were all around, fighting the outnumbering force, besieging the inn. Ragnarr dodged a blade, coming for his chest and stabbed the enemy through his armor. He then slashed towards two others, cutting one's neck and the others chest. As he was fighting, Ragnarr noticed something strange. He looked around for a second, while parrying a sword and saw the southern wall was in flames...
You (9/9/2007 7:57:11 AM)
Gaius kicked a man to the ground and stabbed him in the chest, he then noticed smoke and saw that the inn was in flames, they were burning it. "EVERYBODY OUT...NOW!", yelled Gaius as he ran up the stairs to Ayllera's room, he opened the door to see her sitting in the corner with ten golden guards pointing their spears at the door. "The Inn is on fire, we must leave", said Gaius. "On fire? Alright, lets go", said Ayllera Gaius, Ayllera, and the golden guards ran down the stairs and out the doors to see Ragnarr, Ules, Xarxes, and the rest of the men tied up in front of the twenty remaining enemies. "Ahhhhhhh, Gaius Septim II and the lovely Ayllera, here at last", said the commanding officer as ten men moved to surround Gaius. Gaius raised his arm and lowered it and suddenly an arrow zoomed out of the nearby forest and caught the commanding officer in the throat, Gaius grabbed his sword and stabbed a man in the chest, the golden guards were protectin*beep*llera so Gaius ran over to Ragnarr and the others and untied him. After a large amount of killing Gaius, Ragnarr, and the others looked around. Bartimaeus and Cephorus Septim came from the trees. "So you were the ones firing the arrows!", said Gaius...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/12/2007 6:07:20 AM)
Ragnarr cleaned his great-sword slowly with a piece of blooded cloth. "Thank you for that, lads. But now I suggest we move out of here quickly before more red-capes come. They won't ever let Ayllera slip through their hands, since they need her. Most probably this was the scouting wave we just dealt with,..." "Fine, but let's first burry the dead and heal the wounded and at night we can leave." said Gaius Septim. Ragnarr nodded. "Fine. I'll be back in a moment." Everyone minded their business. Ayllera and some gold-cloaks were tending the wounded. Gorris and Ules were studying the local map, searching the quickest way out of the capital province. Xarxes and the rest of the lifeguards were burrying the dead that didn't burn in the fire. Gaius said the prayers over their lonely cold graves. Ragnarr had entered the nearby forest and had found a century old Keldwood tree. He knelt infront of it, holding his sword, leaning on it gently, and bent his head for a silent prayer to the old northern gods. The sun was almost away as the night slowly took over. The sky was heavy with grey clouds, almost matching the mood of everyone. It started to rain gently. The Golden Guards were helpin*beep*llera mount her horse. Gaius and the other lords were already on their mounts, discussing where to go next. Around them, about twenty warriors - the remains of the lifeguards - were readying for the cold journey. "Ragnarr, what do you think?" asked Gaius. Ragnarr realized that he was being inclueded in the conversation. "What?...." he asked.....
You (9/12/2007 7:43:35 AM)
"Eh, nevermind", said Gaius as he mounted his horse next to his brother, Cephorus. "In case we split up we are headed to Xarxes's home city of Carallia, there he can gather his army and make preparations while we get food and provisions, Ayllera can stay with him under the protection of the remaining Golden Guards while Ules, Ragnarr, Gorris, and I go out and gather our respective armies. With our combined force the tratiorous Lords will not stand a chance, alright, lets go!", yelled Gaius as he charged off, the others followed him...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/12/2007 1:00:31 PM)
Ragnarr nodded grimly. He mounted his black horse, pulled on his hood and spurred his mount after the rest. The rain grew harder and heavier, whipping against the travellers' helms and cloaks. A slight breeze also came up, but not strong enough to make the journey tedeous. In order to reach Carallia, they needed to pass over Hueword Bridge, passing above the River of Kings. It was not far away, yet Ragnarr could almost feel a trap there. Then they had to pass over hilly ground, covered in oak forests and small lakes. Once they reached that, they were safe from the red-capes, but not from bloody brigands,... The travellers rode all night. The rain stopped at early sunrise, yet a dense fog came in it's place. One of Gaius's brothers had an exceptional eagle-eyed vision and was at front. After the first rays of light touched them, he spoke. "The bridge is before us. But it's guarded with ten swordsmen, a few crossbow men at the small pallisade on the other side and a few pikemen. There seemes to be a nobleman there. Obviously, they were expecting us,..." "Damn." said Gaius sharply. Ragnarr strokes his trimmed beard. "A frontal attack would be what they are expecting us to do." Gaius turned towards Ragnarr. "Yes, and the river is too fast to cross here by boat, and we can't manuvere around with a whole army on our tail,..." Gorris snorted. "Can't we just kill 'em off with sharpshooters? They can't see us, but we see them." The idea was simple. Ragnarr liked it,... Bartimaeus and Cephorus, as well as a gold-cloak with a crossbow and two of Ragnarr's men with longbows took position on the top of the hill in front of the bridge. They lay down so the defenders couldn't see them. They waited to see the patrol patterns. Then Barimaeus sent the first arrow. The defenders had no chanse at all. A surprize attack with arrows always beats tired swordsmen who don't even know what came for them. "Let's go." said Gaius. And all followed him to the bridge. They slowly rode over the old cobblestone path, when suddenly, Kormac, one of Ragnarr's men at the back of the column spoke quietly. "Red war banners behind us. We're located!"...
You (9/12/2007 1:58:02 PM)
Everybody rides towards the bridge, trying to outrun the enemies, they soon come to a bridge and an arrow hits Ragnarr in the leg. Ragnarr falls from his horse and stands up. "Gaius, I will...hold them off, my men, lets show them what the Northerners can do!", said Ragnarr as he drew his sword. "Ragnarr, I cannot le-", Gaius was cut off. "Gaius...go! Take her! THERE IS NO TIME!!!" Gaius rides off with Ayllera and the others while Ragnarr stays on the bridge...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/12/2007 2:30:07 PM)
Ragnarr closed his eyes for a fraction of a second. "Odinn almighty, give me strength..." thought Ragnarr. They had no chances at all. But Ayllera had now. "Lads, form behind me! Raise bloody shields!" yelled Ragnarr at the ten northmen behind him. They were all part of the elite Northern Riders - wolven warriors, sworn to fight with their lord to the last. They were all ready to fight. They were all ready to die. Ragnarr looked one last time at the galloping horses of Ayllera, Gaius and the rest. He turned towards the attacking enemy. The dense fog hid the vast army and arrows were shooting through in all directions. Towards them, at least a hundred swordsmen were running. Behind them he could see marching knights and pikemen. The wind grew stronger. "STORMGUARD!" shouted Ragnarr. He raised his great-sword Darklighter high above his head and charged the attackers. "Stormguard!" echoed the Northern warriors and charged off after their lord. "Odinn, grant me with might..." prayed Ragnarr quietly as he slashed at the first swordsman, who died at the instant. "..and courage. Grant me a clean warrior's death..." Ragnarr dodged a mace and stabbed it's wielder with such might, that he stabbed the man behind him. "...so I can meet my comrades in the halls of Valhalla." Ragnarr slashed again after jumping away from a stabbing sword and cut off a red-cape's head off and cut another's chest open. "Aarh!" Kormac, Ragnarr's closest war comrade, collapsed on the ground with a wound gashing on his shoulder and chest. A red-cape warrior then quickly finished him by cutting his head off. "BASTARDS! shouted Ragnarr and spun in a deadly siral, killing or wounding all around. For an instant he realized that he and two of his axemen were the only ones left. Ragnarr looked towards the horizon to where Gaius and Ayllera escaped for the last time. Then three arrows found his arm and belly. A kick came from in front of him. He slashed one last time before someone's weapon hit him bluntly on the head. Ragnarr Stormguard lost consiousness and collapsed among his dead comrades on the blooded cobblestone. ... "Addel?" asked Ragnarr. She was standing infront of him. He had left her in the north to go to Nerisella , with the hope to marry her after his return. and never saw her after. She was the only person that brought warmth in his cold heart. Ragnarr reached out with his hand and stroked her white-golden hair. She was a beauty. And they loved each other. And then it all dissapeared. ... Ragnarr opened his eyes. He nearly jumped from were he was laying. He looked aroundd. Darkness. "Bloody dream,..." he thought darkly. He touched his body were he recalled being hit. The wounds were still fresh, but had been tended. Suddenly, he fealt a terrible ache pounding and pulsing in his head. A faint sound of metalic rattle sounded. Ragnarr noticed a small window in the black darkness from which the light of a torch entered. "Oh Gods, spare me this. Everything but captivity,...." All Ragnarr wanted was a clean warrior's death....
You (9/12/2007 10:20:40 PM)
Gaius soon arrived in Xarxes's city, he had felt horrible for what he had done, but Ragnarr's wish was that Ayllera stays safe, and that is what he intended to do. "Lord Antonis Xarxes, do you swear to keep Queen Ayllera safe from all evils in my leave?", asked Gaius. "I do, Gaius, I do", said Xarxes. "Alright, Ules, Gorris, go to your cities, raise an army, in a month we attack and take back the Queen's birthright!", said Gaius. Everybody rode off in different directions, Ules took off East, Gorris took to the West, Gaius went south, Bartimaeus, Cephorus, and his ten other remaining men followed, two days they rode before coming upon the grand Septim City. They rode in and a small man ran up. "Lord Septim! You're back!? Thank the Gods, there had been news of a massacre!", said the man. "There has been, Darilus, but I and a few others survived, in two weeks we shall set out with my full army to take back the capital, ready the men", said Gaius. "Yes sir!", said the man happily as he ran off...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/13/2007 3:02:42 AM)
... Lord Thoren Keldwind was in charge of the northern city Stormguard while his lord was away. It was an easy job, especially after the construction of the northern wall to hold off barbaric warlike people. After the Battle of Eilemitta, an unstable ceasefire was made and the private wars between the lords ended. And then, Ragnarr went off south to the king's calling. That meant peace. And that was what Lord Keldwind wanted. A soft knock sounded on the door. "Enter." said Thoren, looking at the warm flames in the fireplace. A warrior entered. His cloak was wet and snowy. Obviously tired from long travel. "M'lord, this came from the south. I was told to give it to you personally." Lord Keldwind opened the parchment slowly. He read it's contents. Then he read it again to make sure that what he thought he read was true. "...raise the banners of war,...." he said as he threw the letter in the flames. ... Lord Ules travelled long to the east but finally reached his destination. He was happy to see his beloved city again and for a moment forgot all that happened back in the west. In his dreams he still saw the arrow, hitting King Adoros and the red stream gushing out after... Karthyme was his city. It was a large town on the banks of river Karth. Small olive tree forests surrounded the city. It's citadel was further east on a hill, overlooking the whole plain. Ules reached the white-stone west gate. It was open, since a flow of traders was entering. "Halt, what be yer business?" asked a fat spearman with small pig-like eyes. "Do you not recognise your own lord?" asked Lord Ules sharply, coming closer so that he could be recognised. The spearman stared into his face and suddenly stood upstraight. "M'lord, forgive me...we heard what happened..." "Never mind. Get me guards so I could reach the citadel. And sound the horns. There is a war going on..." ... Ragnarr was laying in the corner on some hay, leaning his back on the cold stone wall. He barely could move, since he had a deep wound in his right leg. It was constalntly dark. Only from time to time a small light passed by the cell-door window, of which Ragnarr was truely greatful. The guard rarely gave him a thin soup, which Ragnarr even more rarely ate. He wondered what was worse - sleeping or being awake. Horrible memories haunted his dreams. He saw from time to time Addel, but could never speak with her, nor reach her. When he was awake, there was just the dark wall on the other side. The Gods had forgotten him. He had no idea how much time passed like that. But after what he felt like centuries, he heard key rattle and a silent creek. Someone was opening the door...
You (9/13/2007 7:24:31 AM)
Lord Gorris Farilor reached his city soon after Ules and Gaius, he reached the stone gate and rode grandly towards the castle where the cheers of many happy people echoed throughout the streets. He soon reached his castle and walked through the door where his steward ran up to him. "Milord! We thought you were dead!", said the steward. "I would be dead were it not for the heroism of Ragnarr Stormguard and Gaius Septim, Lord Thane and Lord Ballanor assassinated the King and took over his Kingdom, prepare the army, for we attack the capital in a few week's time", said Gorris... Soon the armies were all roused and off to Nerisella to take back the kingdom. For a week they travelled and soon Nerisella was in sight again, they all hoped Ragnarr was still alive...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/13/2007 7:56:45 AM)
The day was bound to be clear and sunny, yet early the morning a thin mist covered the land. The streets of Nerisella were cold and foggy. Even after the fierce street battles in the capital city between the Golden Guards and Lord Ballanor's men, life was still going on for the normal citizens. Trade carts rolled clumsyly over the wet cobble stone roads. Lord Thane was looking out from the large window of the throne room. Several armies with the banners of different lords had gathered at the walls of Nerisella. Lord Ballaron was walking nervously about. "I can't believe they slipped through our hands! What the hell went wrong!? If we killed them all, they were bound to bend their heads in front of us,..." Lord Thane raised his thin hand. "Silence now, we need to think clearly. What happened to Lord Stormguard? Is he still below in shackles or has he rotten already?" ... "Stand up, northman. It's time." Ragnarr looked at the dark figure. In the vague light he recognized the red cape of the guard. He tried to stand but couldn't. He had no strength. Two guards were forced to support Ragnarr as he limped out of his cell to meet his fate. ... At midday, the armies outside the walls had started to settle and prepare for their future attack. But inside Nerisella, a different thing was happening. A small wooden platform was quickly built in front of the citadel on Goldsire Square. Lord Thane and Ballanor, as well as lesset lords and knights were in a majestic pavillion in front of the gates, overlooking the platform. A huge crowd had gathered to watch what would happen - anything different from everyday life always seemed interesting and entertaining. Red-cape guards held the crowd off from reaching too close. Lord Thane stood up then. "Bring the traitor." The crowd yelled out. Most people were cheering that the "traitor" would be killed, even though that most didn't even why or who was Ragnarr. Small-talk myths always described northmen as evil barbarians, bound on mercyless destruction. Red-caped guards brought a thin figure up the platform. Ragnarr Stormguard, lord of the Northern Realm, was barely walking. His skin was very pale, his blonde hair longer than usual. The guards had trimmed his beard and mustache though and even given him a clean white tunic with a white wolf on it. "This man, Ragnarr Stormguard, has been found guilty of high treason against the crown by kidnapping princess Ayllera and trying to murder her, as well as killing our beloved king, Adoros Steelsong." An angry supporting yell came from the large crowd. "Lord Stormguard, do you confess your guilt?" asked Lord Ballaron. Ragnarr raised his head slowly. "You do not represent the king's justice. You were the ones who..." The guard kicked Ragnarr so he could tell no more. "Very well. Sir Rolland the Just, give him the king's justice. Take his head." grinned Lord Ballaron. The crowd sounded a cheerful yell. Sir Rolland, who was quietly standing on the platform, approached Ragnarr. He took out his long-sword and raised it high above his head. Lord Thane's face became pale and whispered something to Ballaron, who in return laughed and spat. "This was not what we planned.." was saying Thane quietly. Ballaron wouldn't listen. The guards dropped Ragnarr on wooden ground. He fell powerless on his knees. HIs lips moved slowly, saying a last prayer to the old gods. He placed his head on the stone blooded block before him. The sword struck. The crowd screamed happily. Lord Stormguard was dead. ... Lord Thane and Lord Ballaron quickly left the square to organize the defence of the city.
You (9/13/2007 8:09:54 AM)
Gaius lead his army to the south gate of Nerisella, Lord Xarxes led his to the west, Lord Gorris Farilor led his to the east, and Ragnarr's army went to the north. Gaius found resistance at the South Gate as over a thousand soldiers came out. "ATTACK!!!", yelled Gaius, he ran at the soldiers and drew two blades, he blocked a blow with one and stabbed a man with the other, he spun around and deflected several blows before decapitating two men. He then chopped the legs out from under a grey cloak and stabbed him in the neck. His men fought just as bravely. Soon they had defeated all of the men and ran into the gates where a single man stood. "Gaius Septim II, I am Lord Thane", said the man, Gaius readied his sword but the man raised his hand, "WAIT! I have a proposition for you, I wish to defect, Lord Ballanor is...evil, I never wished it to happen, I tried to stop it, but he killed Lord Stormguard", said Thane. "Ragnarr's dead?! Dang, we were too late! So what is the proposition?!", yelled Gaius with anger in his voice. "I am going to defect to your side, my men will follow and fight Lord Ballanor", said Thane. "Alright, where are your men?", asked Gaius. "They are at the palace, I will meet you there", and with that Lord Thane strided away. Gaius made a gesture and ran, his men followed him...
Sir Ragnarr Stormguard [MAD] (9/13/2007 9:05:29 AM)
"After me!" yelled Lord Thoren Keldwind before galloping towards the broken by trebuchet-missile ironwood gate. A lot of riders followed him, and after that a lot of warriors on foot. The Northern army was charging the northern gate of Nerisella. Thoren's horse leaped over the remains of the gate and landed in front of a formation of confused spearmen, still regrouping. He struck his axe into the head of the closest enemy and continued forward, with his men behind. The battle for the northern gate was short and bloody, with casualties on both sides. Thoren was giving orders to the army, entering the city, when Sir Shieldheart aproached him. "Lord, we found the commander of the Gold Cloaks, Alexi. He's badly wounded, but wants a word with you." Thoren nodded. "Fine. Let me see him before we continue." Alexi was leaning on a half-broken stone wall near by, supported by a northman. He had a bad wound on his head and chest. He coughed. "Commander Alexi! We thought you were dead. But make it quick, we need to commense our attack." "Lord Stormguard is dead. All of his bodyguards are dead as well. The city's defence is spread thin, since Nerisella is attacked from all sides." Alexi coughed. "See that Alexi is taken care of..." said Thoren. He then raised his sword and turned to the warriors. "Our lord is dead by the traitors! Onward! Let's have our revenge!" He lead the army further inside Nerisella...
You (9/13/2007 3:42:15 PM)
Gaius ran through the streets, men were fighting everywhere he ran, a large chunk of wood from one of the roofs barely missed his head. He ran and ran with Bartimaeus and Cephorus behind him, he tripped a man with one of his swords and stabbed him in the stomach, he then picked up a man with one arm and stabbed him in the neck, he then threw the lifeless corpse to the ground. "To the palace men! Not much time to lose!", said Gaius as he charged, he seemed to hack through a countless number of soldiers, getting many cuts and scratches in the process, before reaching the palace of the late King, Lord Thane stood there with around a hundred men, twenty of which were trying to take down the door "Septim, not much time to lose! Lord Ballanor is inside and preparing to escape!", yelled Thane as he turned to the now down door. "CHARGE!!!", yelled Thane as he ran in, Gaius and his men followed. Gaius walked through the very stone walls he had been in several weeks before, before the assassination. "Search the castle!", said Gaius to his men, "Bartimaeus, Cephorus, follow me", he then walked into the throne room. The stone table used for the meeting was now gone and the throne was occupied by a man in black armor that Gaius immediately recognised as Lord Ballanor. "Gaius Septim II! Curious seeing you here!", said the man. "Lord Ballanor, I do not wish to speak to scum as low as yourself, I just hope that you suffer in the afterlife for the crimes you have commited, now let us end this", said Gaius, he drew his twin blades and readied himself, Lord Ballanor rose and drew a blade. "Fine Gaius, if fighting is the only way to solve this", said Ballanor as he charge Gaius, Gaius deflected two blows, Bartimaeus and Cephorus joined in and Ballanor ran into a room, Gaius followed him, the doors shut and locked themselves so Bartimaeus and Cephorus could only sit and wait. Gaius ran into the room and turned to see the doors shut, he looked forward to see Lord Ballanor standing in front of him. "Now we can have...a fair fight", said Ballanor as he drew a second blade. Ballanor charged Gaius and Gaius rolled under an attack, Gaius then turned and chopped down at Ballanor, barely missing his back, Ballanor turned and slashed backwards, leaving a long gash on Gaius's face. "Hahaha! Gaius, I expected a better swordsman out of you!", yelled Ballanor as he kicked Gaius to the ground. Ballanor strided forwards casually and rose his sword in the air. "Goodbye Gaius Septim, say hello to Ragnarr for me", said Ballanor as he brought his sword down, it was blocked by another blade. "No Lord Ballanor, I will not let you kill another", said a voice that Gaius recognised to be Lord Thane's. Thane threw an uppercut at Ballanor, sending him backwards, he then helped Gaius up. Ballanor readied his blades and charged at the two Lords, Gaius blocked the blows and Thane stabbed Ballanor in the chest. Ballanor looked up in shock. "T-Thane...we...had an alliance!", gurgled Ballanor. Thane kicked Ballanor to the ground. "The alliance is cancelled", said Thane as he stabbed Ballanor in the heart. Thane turned to Gaius. "Lets go, I believe the Queen would enjoy to sit on her throne", said Thane as he walked from the room with Gaius... A few hours later Ayllera was coronated as Queen Ayllera of Nerisella. She forgave Thane for his crimes and gave Ragnarr a hero's funeral. Soon after Lord Thane, Gaius Septim II, Lord Xarxes, Sir Ules, Lord Gorris Farilor, Lord Keldwind, and several other Lords joined under her to recreate the Sellenian Kingdom. The lands were united at last.

I was BORED so i read it :) it was really cool.

Holy *beep*! That's too long to read....sorry. But since it seems good (by which I basically mean long lol), I'd be interested in RPing =) (Time to get a Duke title!)

Thanks! ((: Glad to hear it.

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(This is that story Ragnarr and I wrote...)