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<blockquote data-quote="LostSoul" data-source="post: 3999207" data-attributes="member: 386"><p><em>Same session, next maneuver.</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Maneuver 2: </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Scene. Conflict, Petrus Shir Dil (Kofer Pyatt).</strong></p><p></p><p>The day of Suren Vachir Edrene's test has come. The Ahmek Zai gather in Shir Dil's hall, where the old psychologist sits meditating. Edrene is escorted in by armed Ghazi, loyal Bortei by his side.</p><p></p><p>A gong rings. Bright Marks flare.</p><p></p><p>Stars whirl and spin around a single point of light. Flames burst from the hub of the galactic wheel and spread out through space.</p><p></p><p>Petrus Shir Dil stands on the Pali's balcony looking at the night sky dance. Edrene is chained to a great wheel which glows dimly.</p><p></p><p>"These are my wishes - to spread the faith throughout the galaxy," Edrene says. "Boldaq will be the hub on which the wheel turns."</p><p></p><p>"And if you are not the Prophet reborn, you will be spreading sin."</p><p></p><p>"I am the Prophet."</p><p></p><p>"You have not been tested."</p><p></p><p>"Then test me!"</p><p></p><p>The wheel glows brighter. Brighter. Edrene's skin burns and boils. Flames burst from his body.</p><p></p><p>"The Prophet must be tried in the fire! More!" Edrene cries.</p><p></p><p>His body bursts into flame. THe wheel burns. Edrene's chains burst - he becomes a man of living flame, towering over Petrus Shir Dil.</p><p></p><p>Shir Dil covers his eyes. "More!" cries Edrene.</p><p></p><p>In the grand hall, Petrus Shir Dil cries out. Flame explodes from his Bright Mark. "My prohpet!" he yells.</p><p></p><p>Pali Suren Vachir Edrene's bright mark burns uncontrollably. It carves out a winding, twisting scar. Still burning.</p><p></p><p>The Ahmek Zai cry out in ecstasy.</p><p></p><p>Bortei rushes to his Pali. He douses the flame, but still the Bright Mark twists and burns.</p><p></p><p>"What does this mean, Pali?"</p><p></p><p>"I do not know."</p><p></p><p><strong>Scene. Building, Lord Kovol.</strong></p><p></p><p>Open in on the court of Lord Kovol von Zágaš. The noble court has gathered to scheme. Tovol dispenses feudal justice. His companion Keili works the room.</p><p></p><p>She approaches a wigged Lord. "My Lord," she says, "I hear you have just returned from Boldaq. Tell me - what pleasures does it offer?"</p><p></p><p>"Ah... pleasures." He winks at her. "Madame di B-- has just arrived from Rekit IV. She's opened a new house, bringing quality talent. Perhaps you know her?"</p><p></p><p>"I have visited Rekit IV."</p><p></p><p>"Ah. Then you know. But she has done something sublime here on Boldaq. The people from the mountains of Boldaq - strong and hard and beautiful - she has employed a number of them in her house. Not willingly, of course - they would rather die than work - but drugged. Making the body a prison. Ah, the pleasure of it-"</p><p></p><p>Keili holds in a wince as she listens to the noble man tell his story.</p><p></p><p>Cut to: A brothel on Boldaq. Keili enters, concealed in long robes. Half-naked veiled woman are paraded out for her.</p><p></p><p>She makes her choice and is ushered to a private room.</p><p></p><p>A woman enters. Dangerous smoky coal-blackened eyes look out from her veil.</p><p></p><p>"It's been a long time, Keili," she says. </p><p></p><p>"It has, Jinna."</p><p></p><p>Jinna moves towards Keili. Keili stands. "I'm looking for your other services."</p><p></p><p>"Hmmm?"</p><p></p><p>"Archcotare Sibil. You know him, his haunts. I want him dead."</p><p></p><p>"That's not a man you cross lightly." She stares at Keili, locking eyes. "But for you... I'll do it. Not for that pig Tovol of yours - for you." She places a hand on Keili's thigh.</p><p></p><p>Keili removes her hand and leaves the room. "I'll keep in touch."</p><p></p><p>Jinna smiles.</p><p></p><p><strong>Scene. Interstitial, Fat Chaz.</strong></p><p></p><p>The bridge of Lord Tovol's flagship. His holo-comm jumps to life. Fat Chaz appears, eating a metre-long cockroach, still squirming.</p><p></p><p>"Tovol! Let's put an end to this. Stop the raids against me."</p><p></p><p>"Chaz, you are as stupid as you are fat. I will hunt you down and kill you."</p><p></p><p>"Someone wishes to speak with you." Fat Chaz breaks off a leg from the insect and sucks out the meat inside. "Bring him in."</p><p></p><p>Tovol's son is dragged into frame. "You see, Tovol? Call a truce or I will break your son - I will make him love me as his father."</p><p></p><p>"CHAZ!" Tovol yells. He cuts off the communication.</p><p></p><p><strong>Scene. Building, Fat Chaz.</strong></p><p></p><p>Tovol's son is strapped to a table. A vat of grease bubbles and boils next to him.</p><p></p><p>Fat Chaz enters. He looks at Tovol's son, locking eyes. Then he grabs his hand and thrusts it into the deep fryer.</p><p></p><p>The young man screams. Fat Chaz takes his hand out from the fryer and bites a chunk of flesh out of it.</p><p></p><p>"The pain will end when you denounce your father's name. You will give up the von Zágaš name and become my own son."</p><p></p><p>Cries and screams fill the narrow halls of Fat Chaz's hideout as Lord Tovol's son is tortured mercilessly.</p><p></p><p>"What is your name?" Fat Chaz demands.</p><p></p><p>"von Zágaš!" his victim yells.</p><p></p><p>Fat Chaz grabs his head and plunges it into the boiling grease, drowning him.</p><p></p><p><em>I forget what happened for the maneuver here. Could look it up on the sheet...</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LostSoul, post: 3999207, member: 386"] [i]Same session, next maneuver.[/i] [b]Maneuver 2: [/b] [b]Scene. Conflict, Petrus Shir Dil (Kofer Pyatt).[/b] The day of Suren Vachir Edrene's test has come. The Ahmek Zai gather in Shir Dil's hall, where the old psychologist sits meditating. Edrene is escorted in by armed Ghazi, loyal Bortei by his side. A gong rings. Bright Marks flare. Stars whirl and spin around a single point of light. Flames burst from the hub of the galactic wheel and spread out through space. Petrus Shir Dil stands on the Pali's balcony looking at the night sky dance. Edrene is chained to a great wheel which glows dimly. "These are my wishes - to spread the faith throughout the galaxy," Edrene says. "Boldaq will be the hub on which the wheel turns." "And if you are not the Prophet reborn, you will be spreading sin." "I am the Prophet." "You have not been tested." "Then test me!" The wheel glows brighter. Brighter. Edrene's skin burns and boils. Flames burst from his body. "The Prophet must be tried in the fire! More!" Edrene cries. His body bursts into flame. THe wheel burns. Edrene's chains burst - he becomes a man of living flame, towering over Petrus Shir Dil. Shir Dil covers his eyes. "More!" cries Edrene. In the grand hall, Petrus Shir Dil cries out. Flame explodes from his Bright Mark. "My prohpet!" he yells. Pali Suren Vachir Edrene's bright mark burns uncontrollably. It carves out a winding, twisting scar. Still burning. The Ahmek Zai cry out in ecstasy. Bortei rushes to his Pali. He douses the flame, but still the Bright Mark twists and burns. "What does this mean, Pali?" "I do not know." [b]Scene. Building, Lord Kovol.[/b] Open in on the court of Lord Kovol von Zágaš. The noble court has gathered to scheme. Tovol dispenses feudal justice. His companion Keili works the room. She approaches a wigged Lord. "My Lord," she says, "I hear you have just returned from Boldaq. Tell me - what pleasures does it offer?" "Ah... pleasures." He winks at her. "Madame di B-- has just arrived from Rekit IV. She's opened a new house, bringing quality talent. Perhaps you know her?" "I have visited Rekit IV." "Ah. Then you know. But she has done something sublime here on Boldaq. The people from the mountains of Boldaq - strong and hard and beautiful - she has employed a number of them in her house. Not willingly, of course - they would rather die than work - but drugged. Making the body a prison. Ah, the pleasure of it-" Keili holds in a wince as she listens to the noble man tell his story. Cut to: A brothel on Boldaq. Keili enters, concealed in long robes. Half-naked veiled woman are paraded out for her. She makes her choice and is ushered to a private room. A woman enters. Dangerous smoky coal-blackened eyes look out from her veil. "It's been a long time, Keili," she says. "It has, Jinna." Jinna moves towards Keili. Keili stands. "I'm looking for your other services." "Hmmm?" "Archcotare Sibil. You know him, his haunts. I want him dead." "That's not a man you cross lightly." She stares at Keili, locking eyes. "But for you... I'll do it. Not for that pig Tovol of yours - for you." She places a hand on Keili's thigh. Keili removes her hand and leaves the room. "I'll keep in touch." Jinna smiles. [b]Scene. Interstitial, Fat Chaz.[/b] The bridge of Lord Tovol's flagship. His holo-comm jumps to life. Fat Chaz appears, eating a metre-long cockroach, still squirming. "Tovol! Let's put an end to this. Stop the raids against me." "Chaz, you are as stupid as you are fat. I will hunt you down and kill you." "Someone wishes to speak with you." Fat Chaz breaks off a leg from the insect and sucks out the meat inside. "Bring him in." Tovol's son is dragged into frame. "You see, Tovol? Call a truce or I will break your son - I will make him love me as his father." "CHAZ!" Tovol yells. He cuts off the communication. [b]Scene. Building, Fat Chaz.[/b] Tovol's son is strapped to a table. A vat of grease bubbles and boils next to him. Fat Chaz enters. He looks at Tovol's son, locking eyes. Then he grabs his hand and thrusts it into the deep fryer. The young man screams. Fat Chaz takes his hand out from the fryer and bites a chunk of flesh out of it. "The pain will end when you denounce your father's name. You will give up the von Zágaš name and become my own son." Cries and screams fill the narrow halls of Fat Chaz's hideout as Lord Tovol's son is tortured mercilessly. "What is your name?" Fat Chaz demands. "von Zágaš!" his victim yells. Fat Chaz grabs his head and plunges it into the boiling grease, drowning him. [i]I forget what happened for the maneuver here. Could look it up on the sheet...[/i] [/QUOTE]
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