Coronation of Lich (RP thread)

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Mugthar walks into the Drunkan Dragon tavern. As his usual custom he is heavilly clad in mail and plate, with a variety of weapons worn at his sides. The pure white blade of Shadow-Reaver contrasts heavilly against his black shield; eye ever staring. His heavilly browed face is adorned with long beaded braids, his hair become much longer and wilder over the winter monthes.

"Dark Fae speak through papers, make intentions clear. Was willing cooperate and tolerate Shadow Court, perhaps no longer. Swear fealty to Lich? Mugthar bends knee to no one, especially undead abomination. If Dark Fae insist on this, Mugthar will fight, and Mugthar likely die. He ressist as much as can, but never swear his loyalty.

If Shadow Court demand this of Valdarin's Gate, not allow us right to refuse. Mugthar urge all to fight, disobey, resist, anything can against them. Kill lesser Dark Fae when able, destroy undead when can. Not attend ceremonies, refuse acknowledge their authority, distrupt them when can. Mugthar will do this alone if need be, those with courage to stand against them welcome to join him."

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Sollingrave enters view from the back of the tavern.

"I know your first instinct is to fight, but there are other ways to resist. Strategy dictates a different course of action than frontal assaults in this instance. We must find out more about these fey.

I'm not saying we should swear fealty or bend knee... I will never do so either. But if we attack directly at every turn, we will surely fail. When the time is right, we shall fight if we need to. We should learn what we can and gather strength, and find any allies and items to aid us.

I will not fight directly at present, but nor will I abandon this place to flee as a coward. I shall fight in my own way, and when it comes to it, you shall see what a Paladin of the Circle of Jyran can do and I will gladly fight alongside you and any other Hero of the Light.

I urge caution. Not to back down, but to change tactics. We must help restore the Circle to aid us. This lich is evil and a mockery of all that is good. The fey are a different matter. Perhaps we can persuade them somehow. If not, we shall see what we can do about them.

I urge all townsfolk to watch and wait, to hold out as long as we can, to fight them in secret and make plans and strategies to either convince them to side with us, banish them somehow, or find a way to destroy them. Each of us can do this in our way. Scholars can research and go through ancient texts and ruins. Warriors can make battle plans and scour ruins and other dangerous places for items we may need, and to protect the mages and scholars while they work to find ways to destroy this lich."

[Thoradus Copperware]

(Thoradus enters the room clad in newly forged polished plate armor, brandishing a shiny sword with gold filagree, and wearing a purple tabard with golden trim.)

The documents these fea sent out are an atrocity, a slap in our faces. Do they honestly thing we will just kneel down and accept the fate they have chosen for us?

I will not stand for the destruction of our town, I have made this place my home and have created a life for myself here.

I have studied and trained a great deal over the winter months, and while I may not be able to bring the same power a noble paladin or powerful orc battle - rager bring to the battlefield, my sword, spells, and scholarly knowledge are at the disposal of the town against this threat.

[Sebastian]

A voice travels randomly travels in the room. There is no indication of where it is coming from.

"Martial law has been established for the time being. Ironic that they want to grant us all these services just by bowing down to them. There is always a catch with something like this and I for one, will not abide by the new provisions that this new 'government' has set forth."

Sebastian appears from behind the door that was open. He holds out the paper that was mailed to him.

"Unregistered citizens receive no rights? So that means anyone who enters this town without prior knowledge of this.....will be immediately punished for no apparent reason? I am sorry but I will not stand for that. In addition, all businesses will take a hit because there is no incoming caravans coming in to buy goods from the town. I am with Mugthar. However, I don't know if the Dark Fey can be persuaded. We already know the answer the Lich would give us."

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Mugthar's fury drops a noticeable notch at Sollin's Graves voice, the orc's respect for the man is apparent.

"Sollingrave speaks great wisdom and was what Mugthar had hoped to do, but Mugthar's honor will not allow him to swear or kneel even falsely. If required to do so, Mugthar will fight... and face cost of his actions. Mugthar will fight, will take those with courage to fight with him to wilds, there we can make our war against Fae and lich alike over time. Destroy their minions, kill those who collaborate with them, hurt them however we can.

If not required to swear oath of fealty, not required to take a knee, then Mugthar intends to fight to remain Warmaster and Champion; use influence of titles to protect the people, even from new rulers. Plan cooperate, learn of them, how to ressist them."

[bilgerat]

Bilge is curious about this library thing. ( A small quiet voice emerges from the corner) They can't want take me spell book, Bilge need his spell book, help Bilge remember magic words and potion stuff, and sometimes people names. Bilge may have to say words so Bilge can keep them from book. Blge understand Mugthar unable say words for Orc honor, goblin honor less than Orc honor, Bilge will say words, stay in town be able use tavern get food, use library get book help from inside things. Me hope Artemes Fae stays friend and talk with Bilge. Bilge will learn, share what he learn with Mugthar and others who can't say words.

[Artemis]

(Laughter comes from the woods followed by a booming silly voice) Silly mortals claiming that which was never theirs to begin with! The Noble Court shall protect your silly little mortal heads, and if lucky give you favors as long as they are returned!