The smell of boiling soup had attracted a small fly into the newly quarried and built castle Blackthorn, the fly had taken its fill and now sat digesting on the wall of a room two two people within… voices were heard.
“I really do not advise this course of action M’Lord.” Dupre looked into the eyes of the dark sullen man across the hearth. He knew his attempts to guide the man who was going to be the new sovereign would need to be subtle.
“Honestly Dupre, you should have known better than to cast her aside in the first place. She could have been your greatest ally and this insurrection could have been easily thwarted.”
“Her methods are…” Dupre scoffed.
“And yours?”
“That is not fair.”
“Fair? You are a proud fool Dupre, a hero and a patriot to be sure, but a fool just the same.” Lord Blackthorn studied the proud paladin, wondering if he would perceive the insult as personal or sarcastic banter.
“I am my own man.”
“As am I.” Blackthorn stared coldly into Dupre’s eyes hoping he would get the point, the decision had been made.
Lord Blackthorn knocked three times loudly on the table and the guard outside opened the door.“Show our Lady Amandine in.” Blackthorn directed.
“She’s here now?!” Dupre stammered.
As the guard saluted in obedience Lady Amandine brushed past him in an impolite flourish, she smelled of flowers and tall grasses which put the guard’s thoughts elsewhere.
Dupre had turned his back and faced the fire, while Lord Blackthorn stood waiting with a smile and embraced her as a friend.
“You two are going to have to kiss and make up.” Blackthorn stated without emotion.
“M’Lord Blackthorn, it is good that you have come home. The people have rallied and begun to look toward hope and unity once more.” Lady Amandine said with a curtsy of respect and admiration.
“I entrust that you have found the beds here tight and warm?”
“Absolutely, I prefer the…”
“She has been staying HERE?!” Dupre turned to face them with a look of being terribly offended.
“Of course, I invited her. She had to have somewhere to stay, you stripped her of everything, and Ill not have a hero and a patriot… or a fool… sleeping in the street.” Blackthorn raised his eyebrow knowing that Dupre would grasp the threat as it was laid.
“Lady Amandine, let us end this feud. The factions that have developed within your ranks are over and done with. I give you back your titles, lands, a full pardon and most of all your command over your knights… not that they ever followed anyone else.” Lord Blackthorn crossed his arms and for the first time finally felt as if he was stepping into this new role well.
“Britannia needs all three of us, I see that now. It will be nice to be able to walk the streets in daylight again.”
Both Lady Amandine and Lord Blackthorn looked to Dupre who stood by the fire.
“I suppose this is where I kiss and make up?” Dupre looked stern.
Lady Amandine licked her lips and pouted her lips slightly in sarcastic preparation.
“I may have been, harsh…” Dupre looked to Blackthorn, “…and foolish.”
“That is good enough Lord Dupre.” Danica stated with a nod of respect.
“What will you do with your knights Lady Commander?” the soon to be crowned King crossed his arms.
“Protect King and Country Your Majesty.” Amandine bowed her head to Lord Blackthorn with a curl of a smile on her lips and a slight tear in her eye.
“I meant more in detail, there are many divisions and wounds which will require tending.” The two Lords both looked to her.
“Promotions are due, and this is the season of new beginnings for us all.” Amandine nodded and knew she had much to think about. “I will take my leave M’Lords.”
Lady Amandine turned to leave and stepped toward the door, but was caught on the shoulder by Lord Blackthorn’s left hand.
“One moment Danica.”
Blackthorn took two steps toward Dupre and unsheathed the Sword Caliburn from Dupre’s belt.
“This sword is traditionally carried by the monarch of Britannia, as it was by my dear friend… but alas I am a middling swordsman. So for now, I ask that you carry it for me, knowing that when you wield it, it is for me and your sword is mine.”
“M’Lord Blackthorn, didn’t you know? My sword, my knights, my blood, my body, my very life is yours…” Danica said with reverence before her own personal hero.
“Was that a come on?” Dupre said sarcastically then returned his face to the fire when they both ignored him.
Lord Blackthorn nodded to her and she stepped out of the room.“…” Dupre opened his mouth to talk but was instantly interrupted.
“Dupre, on your way out send up Lord Wellings and Lord Raymond. We have matters to discuss.”
Dupre obliged with an air of defeat and subservience. He closed the door softly as he left the room, pausing only to smash the fly with his gloved palm against the wall.
Archive for the ‘Atlantic News’
EM Tiberies Event, Saturday October 13
There will be an EM Tiberies event, this Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 9pm Eastern Time.
Gather at the West Brit Counsel Hall, at the call of Raymond, former nobleman of Minoc and Wandering Blade of Ilshenar, now agent of the Crown under King Blackthorn. This event will be called “The Legacy of Vashna.”
To join in the discussion.. The Legacy of Vashna
Atlantic Shard Generous and Lord Blackthorn Crowned King
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Atlantic Shard Generous and Lord Blackthorn Crowned King
The crowning of a new king has been taking place on all the shards. Great Lakes held the ceremony last night and sadly I was not able to attend as I was giving a dinner party. As we all know real life often gets in the way. This event will sure go down in history and I did not want to miss it so I headed over to the Atlantic shard this evening. New, poor and helpless in this strange land called Atlantic a kind soul by the name of Adella took me under her wings as soon as I was born. She dressed me, gifted me with 500k and showed me the way to Blackthorns castle. This type of generosity always touches my soul and it warmed me to see it is alive and well on Atlantic.
Arriving at the castle I quickly noticed a large crowd had already gathered, which grew to easily over three hundred! Not only is this shard generous it is active.
Though Adella dressed me rather well she forgot about my footwear. Another kind patron by the name of Camery noticed my bare feet and gave me a pair of practical looking shoes to protect my delicate feet. Later I was to learn he took the shoes off his own feet for me.
As the grand room started bursting at the seams Lady Danica and Lord Dupre arrived. Lady Danica addressed the crowd first and introduced Dupre.
Lord Dupree gave a long winded and well scripted speech which included the distant and most recent history in our lands. Then the one and only Lord Blackthorn appeared.
Though not a surprise to anyone in the crowd Blackthorn was crowned KING OF BRITANNIA.
With the crown upon his head the new king ushered everyone out of the grand room and showed the way to a distant location.
As a memento of this royal and grand event those traveling to this location received copies of the newly crowned kings thrown.
LONG LIVE THE KING!
EM Fiction a fly on the wall of Castle Blackthorn…
[EM Event] CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING BLACKTHORN
CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING BLACKTHORN
You are invited to be present at Castle Blackthorn on Sunday, the 7th day of October 2012 at 8 o’clock in the evening [Eastern time].
The work ahead will be difficult, but may this begin an age of peace, and unity.
Welcome EM Bennu’s Heir!!
Announcing the birth of EM Bennu’s son, Simon Hart Bennu, born 7lb 2oz!
Congratulations, Bennu!!! he is adorable! And he already has 120 everything, all 70’s resists in that gear.
[EM Event] EM Tiberies Event, Saturday September 29, Noon Eastern
There will be an EM Tiberies event, Saturday September 29, at Noon Eastern Time.
Come help Lord Raymond, on behalf of Lord Blackthorn, investigate additional parties behind the Raider threat.
This event will be called “The Awakening: The First, Halting Steps.”
It will be on the Town Criers as well, in the coming days.
There is no particular significance to this event being on the same day as the RL event in Virginia, other than that it’s some fun for those of us who can’t be there.
PvP Tournament: The Pit Thursday 8:45pm Eastern
The Pit will be running it’s first PvP Tournament in over a year on Thursday September 27th at 8:45pm eastern. All our welcome to come and watch in our special viewing rooms. The coordinates are 50.05’N 35.22W located South East of Yew Bank. 10 People will be locked inside of a maze and the last man standing is declared the winner. Depending on the number of registrants there may be a few rounds. Gates will be provided from Luna bank 5 minutes before registration. The rules can be found on the desk at The Pit. For early registration or to register your guild please contact me via ICQ at 108282932. So much chatter on ICQ about how good or bad you are? Come proove it.
Fred vs Bob
Yes fellow Sosarians. Tis time for a stroll down memory lane.
Look out for that root!
Okay let me take your hand and lead you for a bit.
Meet me at Castle British’s throne room.
Sunday September 30th at 6 pm by the eastern sun…( 6 pm eastern ).
From there we will adventure to a shard to be determined, and announced
before we blast off.
“Twill be an illustrious Fred vs Bob war once again!
Hoowah! Ork Invasion
Hummies Und Orks!!
Ju maki ju way tu da town ob Yew in der Trammie land.
Ju go tu da Yew Abby!
Ju come maki ju best Orc face and ju hummies ju come maki ju best old time clothes und wear dem fir pwize.
Bestie Orc and Humie costume win der pwize!
Dis fun time is been maki tu ju by der Humie Andrasta ob der Goodman Rok librwary
Humans and Orcs!!
Alright….Wipe the dust off that battle axe…Sharpen that rusty old bardiche…Scrap off the dried blood and guts.
The Orks are coming! The Orks are coming!
Humans make your way to the Town of Yew, Trammel.
Orks make your way to Yew Abbey, Trammel
Meeting Place: Yew Abbey
Time: 9:00 pm EST
Date: September 28th, 2012
Come out and show off your best Orc or your best Old School Hummie look. Best of both will win prizes. Bring Tribute!
All are welcome.
Andrasta
Goodman’s Rune Library