Sven
The Band of the Hawk
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Post by Sven on Oct 5, 2013 2:10:04 GMT
Wither Fang had just completed the healing on the noble cavaliers arm. The defenders of Valencia backed by the Sultanate had put up a serious fight. They had almost killed Wither in the first moments of combat. Then almost dropping his long time ally Belial. Belial was the leader of the Hawks Heavy infantry. By the time he had reached the gate his horse was dead, his back was riddled with 5 or more arrows and dents in his armor for when boulders had rained down on him. That didn't deter him from wielding the portable ram on the gates of the city bringing them down with the aid of the Sven. Thus allowing the rest of the Hawk forces to secure the city. It was the Commander that put the last of the defenders down with a lance to the chest of the leader of the Sultanate. The Hawks had taken a bounty and never had they failed once contracted on a mission.
(Sven sulked on the ramparts of Valencia. What a waste of honorable men. The defenders had put up a fight. More then 3 times had they been given the opportunity to surrender but they always refused. Even when their men laid dieing from their wounds and the gates came down they refused to submit. It was a pity thought Sven. He wished the gates had came down sooner. He could of at least given aid to save a few. Such thoughts were out of respect for the defiant few who resisted. However there was no pity. For they had come between a bounty. A serious offense in the eyes of the Hawk. To come between a contract, aid, or shelter a person that had been contracted was grounds for another bounty or reprisals. The Sultanate had broken the Hawks laws. No matter what respect Sven had for their fallen. They could not prevent the Grudge that would develop. The Sultanate would be put in the books of contracts no doubt and their days would be numbered. The only difference is how the survivors would react. To resist would only mean death.
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Post by gortrix on Oct 5, 2013 23:14:06 GMT
In the Capitol city of Three Rivers a Dwarf opens a dusty book wide.
1. For the death of a recruit Hawk by owlbears 3 owlbears must be killed....Completed 2. For the death of 2 young Hawks by wolves 9 wolves must be hunted and killed....completed 3. For the bounty of the Kill/capture of the leader of Valencia.....Completed 4. For the downing of a Hawk by Sultanate Forces then trying to kill said defenseless person..3 Sultanate lives must be taken.......Completed 5. For the assault against Hawk forces 100 gold pieces per person attacked by Sultanate Forces..Paid by the equipment of fallen Sultanate forces. Completed. 6. For interfering with a Bounty The Exalted Yesadi Sultanate will be held responsible for its members actions. Reimbursement of gold, land, or fealty. Grudge Pending..
The Dwarf Slayer closes the book and seals it. Another name had been added to the Book of Grudges and Contracts.
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Sven
The Band of the Hawk
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Post by Sven on Oct 6, 2013 5:42:07 GMT
The bards played and sang the Hawks song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAfG3S7F2HE(knelling and praying the Noble Cavalier recites his oath.)(Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Stand brave and upright, that the gods Iomedae, Asmodeus, Abadar, and the true gods of the realm may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it means your death. Protect the helpless and do no wrong.) (Sven stood and observed the troops. Their numbers had swollen after the victory at Valencia. The Heavy Infantry and Calvary all geared up to move.) Sir..Lt Sven..what will we do once we arrive at the Yesadi capitol today? (the adjutant asked) I will get down on a knee and beg them with tears in my eyes to not fight us...for if they do I will crush any resistance and put the fear of Asmodeus in them. For our laws have been broken. We are bound by our oaths and laws. (arriving at the capitol of The Exalted Yesadi Sultanate Sven marches out ahead of the army to parley with their leaders.) I am Sven Von Jeggare of the noble House of Jeggare. Noble from the city of Korvosa, former colony of the Great Cheliaxian Empire from across this great ocean. I come before you today as Lt. Sven of the Band of the Hawk. Cavalier and soon to be the first Hellknight of all of Calidor. We come today because forces of the Yesadi did battle against us. I issue this the following ultimatums. You have these options 1. Total submission to the Band of the Hawk to become another province of ours, in which we would keep your leaders in power and your laws in place. Your lands would then be combined with ours. Thus our forces is yours. We would fight to build up and defend your lands. Also if your Sultana wishes there can be an arranged marriage between her and an officer of the Hawks. To combine cultures and peoples in a symbolic union for the betterment between our peoples. 2. Half your treasury and an oath of Alliance to us. Afterwards we will stay for awhile to help you rebuild your nation and protect it from threats. 3. A track of land and oath of Alliance to us. Afterwards we will stay for awhile to help you rebuild your nation and protect it from threats. As your new neighbor. The land will be negotiated by the Commander and your leadership. 4. Resistance.....In which case we will neutralize all resistance and conquer the entire nation of the Yesadi inch by inch. please...do not do this..I beg you..Your culture is rich and people are unique..I do not want to do this..From the ashes we will build a new kingdom.
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Post by gortrix on Oct 9, 2013 0:17:48 GMT
A hung over dwarf enters the little chapel that keeps the records of bounties and grudges. His mood turns sober when confronted with the weight of adding information with the book. To a dwarf it was almost a form of worship to their god.
Ahh lets see here...umm line 4 no ahh line 6. 6. For interfering with a Bounty The Exalted Yesadi Sultanate will be held responsible for its members actions. Reimbursement of a port to be built, the treasure of a Adamantine Scythe, and an oath of Alliance to the Eastern kingdoms. Grudge completed.
Ahh now now...These humans keep using words like Grudge and I donna think they know what it means. Ahh its almost making me sober...Gortrix looks at the clockwork clock that was made no doubt by Forge master Claus. Hmm...If i just help the little hand enough I might be able to make it to happy hour before all the good beer is drank. Ahh....but alas I cant...The book needs watching over...and by his beard would he fail to keep is oath.
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