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<blockquote data-quote="Sorcerer" data-source="post: 1866658" data-attributes="member: 24564"><p><strong>THE BEGINNING.</strong></p><p></p><p>Mikhail spent a week under house arrest. His 16th birthday passed unmarked durring this time. At least they brought him good food and books. </p><p>Mikhail rode his father's horse to death. He made it to the castle, and spoke to the guards. His story circulated through the levels while he waited outside for hours. He was summoned that very night before the king. Mikhail never thought he would really get to meet King Kaius the third.</p><p></p><p>The last he had heard, the king ordered his knights assembled. And then the king ordered him into house arrest. He said not to worry, but with Vol, treachery was his greatest enemy. He wanted Mikhail where he could find him. </p><p></p><p>Mikhail ate meals from the kings own table. And minsters did bring him news.</p><p>An army was found at the House of Shadow, and defeated. His father was killed in the action. (Mikhail did not weep)</p><p>His brothers surrendered and claimed to be ignorant of the plot, swearing fealty anew, the King passed Shdatonmeyer lands into his oldest brother's hand, now Lord Godfrey of Shadow. </p><p></p><p>The women Mikhail mentioned were never found, but servants confirmed his story. </p><p>His brother, Lord Godfrey disowned Mikhail as his first official act.</p><p></p><p>The King summoned Mikhail before him on the 8th night. Kaius apologised for any discomfort and advised Mikhail he was free.</p><p>"You have done me a great service, Mikhail. And I have been a poor host. It is time I did something for you.</p><p>Your bravery has cost you your name. I will now return to you your true name. Arise Lord Dante Morningstar. I name you after your great grandfather, he was a good and loyal man."</p><p></p><p>The king then gave Mikhail a ring. "This is the signet ring of your family before they turned to Shadow. Wear it well, Dante."</p><p>Mkhail was never prouder than the moment he put on his ring. "Thank you" He stammered.</p><p></p><p>The king clapped his shoulder. "I can protect you here in my capitol. But I'm afraid it will be death if you ever return to your family lands. I wonder, Dante Morninglord, would you be willing to serve me in another fashion?"</p><p>"Yes, my king!" Mikhail was overjoyed at this.</p><p>"I want you to travel to my embassy in Sharn. Work there for a few months, get to know the city."</p><p>Mikhail smiled.</p><p>"But then I want you to leave the embassy. Hook up with...'Adventurers.' Go with them, learn to use you inborn talents. With such usefull friends you will fine tune your abilities, and learn to wield them in unexpected ways."</p><p></p><p>The smile disapeared. This was...different. </p><p></p><p>"Whenever you travel to a city with my embassy there, I want you to report in. Your ring will be recognized. Tell my councilors, what you have done, <em>and what you can do. </em> The day will come when I contact you again. Serve me well, and I shall find other things to return to you. </p><p>Will you do this for me, Dante?"</p><p></p><p>Mikhail bowed, "Yes. I am proud to serve. I will be worthy of you, my king."</p><p>"I know you will." Kaius clapped his hands. A servant appeared "See that Lord Dante has what he needs."</p><p></p><p><strong>ITS NOT THE END</strong></p><p></p><p>Godfrey cursed and spat. His brother Hector, and his sister Patrina joined him in the Family crypt. They had just laid Lord Caleb to rest, he never underwent the Sacrament of Blood.</p><p></p><p>"What have you learned, Patrina?" Godfrey challenged.</p><p>"He is still here, but hidden." Patrina smiled, and pressed a stone carving. A section of the wall slid aside with an ancient grinding protest. A dark passage stretched forth. She tapped her staff, and its tip burst into flame. She led the way. </p><p></p><p>A massive stone sarcophagus lay at the end of the passage. Obscene runes were carved in its surface.</p><p>"Dear Hector. The lid please." </p><p>Hector pushed the massive lid, muscles bulging beneath his robes. It fell on the other side, breaking in two. </p><p>A body lay inside, the bones covered with leathery skin. A stake still stood where it's heart would be. </p><p>Patrina nodded, and Hector pulled the stake free.</p><p></p><p>"And now brothers, we watch."</p><p>Hector leaned forward. For long moments, all was still. When it happened, it was too fast to stop. The body launched itself at Hector, it's teeth ripping at his neck. Hector flailed, but even his strength was not enough. Godfrey shrank against the stone wall. Patrina smiled, and held her place.</p><p></p><p>In moments the lifeless body of Hector was tossed aside.</p><p>"He's dead!" Godfrey gasped.</p><p>"Only for a little while." Patrina soothed.</p><p></p><p>Standing in the sarcophagus was a tall man, with black hair just beginning to grey. He had a feral look in his eye. </p><p>Patrina broke the silence. "Lord Gaol, we are your kin. Welcome back to the House of Shadow."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sorcerer, post: 1866658, member: 24564"] [B]THE BEGINNING.[/B] Mikhail spent a week under house arrest. His 16th birthday passed unmarked durring this time. At least they brought him good food and books. Mikhail rode his father's horse to death. He made it to the castle, and spoke to the guards. His story circulated through the levels while he waited outside for hours. He was summoned that very night before the king. Mikhail never thought he would really get to meet King Kaius the third. The last he had heard, the king ordered his knights assembled. And then the king ordered him into house arrest. He said not to worry, but with Vol, treachery was his greatest enemy. He wanted Mikhail where he could find him. Mikhail ate meals from the kings own table. And minsters did bring him news. An army was found at the House of Shadow, and defeated. His father was killed in the action. (Mikhail did not weep) His brothers surrendered and claimed to be ignorant of the plot, swearing fealty anew, the King passed Shdatonmeyer lands into his oldest brother's hand, now Lord Godfrey of Shadow. The women Mikhail mentioned were never found, but servants confirmed his story. His brother, Lord Godfrey disowned Mikhail as his first official act. The King summoned Mikhail before him on the 8th night. Kaius apologised for any discomfort and advised Mikhail he was free. "You have done me a great service, Mikhail. And I have been a poor host. It is time I did something for you. Your bravery has cost you your name. I will now return to you your true name. Arise Lord Dante Morningstar. I name you after your great grandfather, he was a good and loyal man." The king then gave Mikhail a ring. "This is the signet ring of your family before they turned to Shadow. Wear it well, Dante." Mkhail was never prouder than the moment he put on his ring. "Thank you" He stammered. The king clapped his shoulder. "I can protect you here in my capitol. But I'm afraid it will be death if you ever return to your family lands. I wonder, Dante Morninglord, would you be willing to serve me in another fashion?" "Yes, my king!" Mikhail was overjoyed at this. "I want you to travel to my embassy in Sharn. Work there for a few months, get to know the city." Mikhail smiled. "But then I want you to leave the embassy. Hook up with...'Adventurers.' Go with them, learn to use you inborn talents. With such usefull friends you will fine tune your abilities, and learn to wield them in unexpected ways." The smile disapeared. This was...different. "Whenever you travel to a city with my embassy there, I want you to report in. Your ring will be recognized. Tell my councilors, what you have done, [I]and what you can do. [/I] The day will come when I contact you again. Serve me well, and I shall find other things to return to you. Will you do this for me, Dante?" Mikhail bowed, "Yes. I am proud to serve. I will be worthy of you, my king." "I know you will." Kaius clapped his hands. A servant appeared "See that Lord Dante has what he needs." [B]ITS NOT THE END[/B] Godfrey cursed and spat. His brother Hector, and his sister Patrina joined him in the Family crypt. They had just laid Lord Caleb to rest, he never underwent the Sacrament of Blood. "What have you learned, Patrina?" Godfrey challenged. "He is still here, but hidden." Patrina smiled, and pressed a stone carving. A section of the wall slid aside with an ancient grinding protest. A dark passage stretched forth. She tapped her staff, and its tip burst into flame. She led the way. A massive stone sarcophagus lay at the end of the passage. Obscene runes were carved in its surface. "Dear Hector. The lid please." Hector pushed the massive lid, muscles bulging beneath his robes. It fell on the other side, breaking in two. A body lay inside, the bones covered with leathery skin. A stake still stood where it's heart would be. Patrina nodded, and Hector pulled the stake free. "And now brothers, we watch." Hector leaned forward. For long moments, all was still. When it happened, it was too fast to stop. The body launched itself at Hector, it's teeth ripping at his neck. Hector flailed, but even his strength was not enough. Godfrey shrank against the stone wall. Patrina smiled, and held her place. In moments the lifeless body of Hector was tossed aside. "He's dead!" Godfrey gasped. "Only for a little while." Patrina soothed. Standing in the sarcophagus was a tall man, with black hair just beginning to grey. He had a feral look in his eye. Patrina broke the silence. "Lord Gaol, we are your kin. Welcome back to the House of Shadow." [/QUOTE]
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