Discord
Changelog
The opposing forces met on the High Road north of Bezantur. Lallara, Mari, and Mari's new Tribune Azura at her side representing 'the zulkir council', or more specifically - Tam, Yaphyll, and Lallara herself. Riding out to meet them from the city was Zulkir Maurin Greyhand, Tharchion Ihsahn, apprentices EdhereI Quagmajr and Sabel Aerlian, priestess Elliana Sendry, and Maegor Umrathos.
Remaining back to protect the city with the on-edge legionnaires were the dutiful forces that included Melaa ShadowRaven, Indigo Piesnatch, Ardin Riley, Kalin Steel, Aze Tam, Gaheris Steelsworn, Taraska Traynor, Malark Greycastle, and strangely, the Eltabbar legionnaire Khalida Senka. Many were as jumpy as the legionnaires who still held their position, wondering what would happen and when -not if- the attack would come.
At the parley, the words exchanged were many and often heated. Zulkir Nevron himself even appeared to intervene, falling in with the evokers and backing their claims that Mari was unfit to rule the Priador as well as the fact the an undead army of Szass Tam's would not be allowed in the city. Lallara insisted that the evokers must leave the city and allow Tam's forces in as the city needed stability. As talks were nearing a point where they were about to break down, the zulkir Samas Kul also made his appearance and proposed a compromise. Through further debate, the following decree was decided upon by the zulkirs present:
1. To restore the peace in the city, Tam's undead reinforcements and Nevron's summoned demons would move into the city.
2. No Red Wizard, Apprentice, or Thayan Knight is allowed within the city for a one month period ((one week real-time)) under pain of death.
3. Maegor Umrathos is hereby named Heirarch of the city of Bezantur and is charged with uncovering the cause of the disturbances that resulted in this near catastrophic confrontation.
4. Mari Agneh may not step foot in Bezantur until the investigation is complete. At this time she will remain tharchioness of the Priador, however she will rule from Thasselen attended by her Tribune Azura who will be allowed in the city on her tharchioness' business.
Back in the city, after the compromise had been achieved, a large mob of angry citizens and thugs began to form and chant "NO DEMONS! NO UNDEAD IN OUR CITY!". Very quickly the mob turned violent and had to be put down by the combined efforts of the forces at the north gate and the leaders returning from the parley.
Despite any reservations about leaving Bezantur, Red Wizards and their minions prepared for their temporary exile from the city of a thousand temples, leaving the new Heirarch, the few remaining human and humanoid legionnaires, and their allies in the guilds and temples of the city to restore calm and order to the city.
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Very seldom had Lallara seen Szass Tam truly angry. This was one of those times.
"So despite the fact you could have put the city under siege and starved them out with an army of undead who need neither rest nor food -practically BEGGING the commoners to welcome in my reinforcements- you make this terrible 'deal' where now my forces are held in check by Nevron's demons. What in the hells were you thinking?," snarled Tam.
"I was thinking of Thay," snapped Lallara "This deal saved the lives of many Thayans we have no good reason to kill at the moment. And now your forces are in the city - just as you wanted. Next time, if you want something done your way lead the damned army yourself. Why in the hells weren't *you* there Tam? Why won't you leave your chambers in in The Citadel. You tell me that. NOW."
Tam's demeanor returned to his normal 'pleasant' self and he stared at Lallara with cold, hard eyes. "Because I have devised a way to put an end to this incessant bickering. Something that would have been much easier without your damned actions. Soon, very soon, you will learn all. Until then, we have nothing more to discuss."
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The leadership of the Vengeful were gathered yet again. Samas Kul was looking ever larger than normal he was so full of himself. "I told you I could convince them!," he practically shrieked with delight. "Demons and Undead both in the city, hardly a normal legionnaire to be found anymore, AND all Red Wizards exiled from the city! There's no way they'll be able to interfere now."
Kul's master did not, however, share his enthusiasm. "This is the final stage of our dangerous game before we reveal ourselves. We WANTED them to fight amongst themselves. And now because the zulkirs are not technically at war, they are not as weak as we intended. We must be careful not to give them a reason to unite yet."
The master's harsh voice turned toward the Old Man. "Ensure that your agents meet with the Simbul as planned. Now. We have less than a tenday to foil Tam's plan."
"Maligor," the master turned his attention to next "Prepare what is needed for immediately after his agents act. You must be quick and convincing. We need...him...on our side, at least to begin with. It shouldn't take much work given the incentive of fighting Red Wizards, but you must succeed."
Finally the master directed his attention to the leader of the temple circle. "You will work with me directly here in Bezantur. We have an undead army to deal with..."
And then, for the first time in centuries despite his resolve, the terrible laughter of the Master of the Vengeful rang through the Bezantur City Tombs.
Remaining back to protect the city with the on-edge legionnaires were the dutiful forces that included Melaa ShadowRaven, Indigo Piesnatch, Ardin Riley, Kalin Steel, Aze Tam, Gaheris Steelsworn, Taraska Traynor, Malark Greycastle, and strangely, the Eltabbar legionnaire Khalida Senka. Many were as jumpy as the legionnaires who still held their position, wondering what would happen and when -not if- the attack would come.
At the parley, the words exchanged were many and often heated. Zulkir Nevron himself even appeared to intervene, falling in with the evokers and backing their claims that Mari was unfit to rule the Priador as well as the fact the an undead army of Szass Tam's would not be allowed in the city. Lallara insisted that the evokers must leave the city and allow Tam's forces in as the city needed stability. As talks were nearing a point where they were about to break down, the zulkir Samas Kul also made his appearance and proposed a compromise. Through further debate, the following decree was decided upon by the zulkirs present:
1. To restore the peace in the city, Tam's undead reinforcements and Nevron's summoned demons would move into the city.
2. No Red Wizard, Apprentice, or Thayan Knight is allowed within the city for a one month period ((one week real-time)) under pain of death.
3. Maegor Umrathos is hereby named Heirarch of the city of Bezantur and is charged with uncovering the cause of the disturbances that resulted in this near catastrophic confrontation.
4. Mari Agneh may not step foot in Bezantur until the investigation is complete. At this time she will remain tharchioness of the Priador, however she will rule from Thasselen attended by her Tribune Azura who will be allowed in the city on her tharchioness' business.
Back in the city, after the compromise had been achieved, a large mob of angry citizens and thugs began to form and chant "NO DEMONS! NO UNDEAD IN OUR CITY!". Very quickly the mob turned violent and had to be put down by the combined efforts of the forces at the north gate and the leaders returning from the parley.
Despite any reservations about leaving Bezantur, Red Wizards and their minions prepared for their temporary exile from the city of a thousand temples, leaving the new Heirarch, the few remaining human and humanoid legionnaires, and their allies in the guilds and temples of the city to restore calm and order to the city.
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Very seldom had Lallara seen Szass Tam truly angry. This was one of those times.
"So despite the fact you could have put the city under siege and starved them out with an army of undead who need neither rest nor food -practically BEGGING the commoners to welcome in my reinforcements- you make this terrible 'deal' where now my forces are held in check by Nevron's demons. What in the hells were you thinking?," snarled Tam.
"I was thinking of Thay," snapped Lallara "This deal saved the lives of many Thayans we have no good reason to kill at the moment. And now your forces are in the city - just as you wanted. Next time, if you want something done your way lead the damned army yourself. Why in the hells weren't *you* there Tam? Why won't you leave your chambers in in The Citadel. You tell me that. NOW."
Tam's demeanor returned to his normal 'pleasant' self and he stared at Lallara with cold, hard eyes. "Because I have devised a way to put an end to this incessant bickering. Something that would have been much easier without your damned actions. Soon, very soon, you will learn all. Until then, we have nothing more to discuss."
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The leadership of the Vengeful were gathered yet again. Samas Kul was looking ever larger than normal he was so full of himself. "I told you I could convince them!," he practically shrieked with delight. "Demons and Undead both in the city, hardly a normal legionnaire to be found anymore, AND all Red Wizards exiled from the city! There's no way they'll be able to interfere now."
Kul's master did not, however, share his enthusiasm. "This is the final stage of our dangerous game before we reveal ourselves. We WANTED them to fight amongst themselves. And now because the zulkirs are not technically at war, they are not as weak as we intended. We must be careful not to give them a reason to unite yet."
The master's harsh voice turned toward the Old Man. "Ensure that your agents meet with the Simbul as planned. Now. We have less than a tenday to foil Tam's plan."
"Maligor," the master turned his attention to next "Prepare what is needed for immediately after his agents act. You must be quick and convincing. We need...him...on our side, at least to begin with. It shouldn't take much work given the incentive of fighting Red Wizards, but you must succeed."
Finally the master directed his attention to the leader of the temple circle. "You will work with me directly here in Bezantur. We have an undead army to deal with..."
And then, for the first time in centuries despite his resolve, the terrible laughter of the Master of the Vengeful rang through the Bezantur City Tombs.