Alright, dead has been lingering this place far too long! We need to bring back live here and what better to do that then with an roleplay.
I know, I know what you say. You tried that before a couple of times...but I think I found the problem. I tried making newer, never-been-done-before-here kind of rp's hoping the newness would draw you guys and girls in, but I think this was an epic fail!!!! (whatever that means)
So that left me with two choices:
Either "helping" Koruam losing his time-consuming job and force Drake to post in rp's or create an old typical roleplay: With the typical rules, typical setting, and typical storyline.
Now I want you to inform that I have been working on this all night, and that this is just the prologue to the rp which isn't even finished yet but..I wanted to show off all my hard work, and do so before my pc would crash by mysterious reasons (I had a feeling this might happen suddenly so, better safe then sorry right?) Well without further ado here is the (still working on) Epilogue for the brand new, old school roleplay:
The Red Moon Rebels
It was on a Tuesday, March 12 in the year 1259. A date remembered by the entire world. On this day the almighty military force of Ashran, a powerful kingdom which was known for it’s military power for decades suddenly launched an full scale assault on the bordering country of Elronde.
Ashran and Elronde had been allies for many generations and thus this attack was a complete surprise. King Ishwald Elronde the fifth was dealt a devastating blow by this attack, his forces where unprepared, surprised and in minority. Because of this he lost a few important battles:
Battle on Eldar plains: The forces of Darin outnumbered the army of Ishwald with 3 to 1. During this heated battle, king Ishwald lost two of his greatest generals, as well as his dear brother, Lord Oswin Elronde. It was a crushing blow to the morale, pride and the royal family of that of Elronde.
Battle near Mitghin: Also known as “the slaughtering”. It was near this city where the army of king Darin had managed to cut off the main army of king Ishwald with a surprise attack. The soldiers of Ishwald fought with all their strength but it wasn’t enough. All where killed except of a small battalion a hundred men strong under the command of Captain Kardi. He had managed to blow a gap in the enemy and flee together with the king.
Battle of capital city Okata: King Ishwald had regrouped his man here for a final offence. Unfortunately this became a defense as the soldiers of the Ashran kingdom came and sieged the great walls surrounding the city. It took almost a whole year for Darin’s army to break trough but eventually they did, the soldiers of king Ishwald where hungry, tired and worn out of the constant fighting, it wasn’t much of a fight and large portions of soldiers surrendered or switched sites. The king however together with his general and friend Kardi, together with a small army of loyal soldiers had escaped and fled to the castle which once belonged to the kings deceased brother, Lord Oswin. It was here where he had kept his family.
Wednesday - January 29 - Year 1261 - Castle Alruïn, Midday time.
“Don’t let those dogs get trough the inner walls!!!” Kardi shouted as he pointed his halberd at the enemy before he and what remained of his loyal and brave men charged at the soldiers of King Darin of Ashran. It had turned very serious, not even a whole week had past after the loss of Elronde’s capital city Okata and already had the enemy approached Castle Alruïn, breached the outer wall and now where heading the last line of the castle defenses, the inner wall. With a loud roar he swept his halberd around, hitting all soldiers who came in contact with his mighty weapon and knocking them off afar. Now they where either dead or heavily wounded. “We will stand proud, Do not leave your posts until the last drop of your blood is spilled!” General Kardi shouted and he heard the proud roars of his men all around him. If he had to die today, he died saving the royal family, he thought.
Meanwhile inside the castle a small band of people was running trough the big decorated hallways. It was king Ishwald with his wife Asthasi and his son, the 10 year old Vivance with four of his personal guards, all carrying a sword and shield. They tried to flee the scene.
A half an hour ago a small taskforce had breached trough the thick doors f the castle, the royal guards and king Ishwald personally had done their best to fend them off, but they where too strong, especially the person leading this sudden assault. The man he knew as General Siegrun of Ashran. A very cruel man, who was known for his good looks but dangerous personality. It was thanks to him and his double blade (two swords attached on each side on a hilt) that many of the royal guards had lost there lives. As they where running the heard the death scream of the last of the guards, the ones who volunteered to stay behind and made sure the royal family could escape.
It would not be long before the enemy would catch up to them. “Keep running!” Ishwald shouted out as he looked back to see if there where any soldiers approaching. Suddenly his wife screamed and he quickly turned his head back just to see two of the royal guards falling dead on the ground. Before the group stood General Siegrun. “For a king who have been running a lot in battle you are not very fast.” Siegrun smirked while using his free hand to toss aside some stray hair back in place.
The king took a few steps forward and unsheathed his sword, a small double edged blade, as long as an arm. Siegrun laughed and put the back of his hand before his mouth to shield his laugh. “Are you finally going to fight? That took you long enough. I am dying to see that famed swordplay of yours. I heard that there aren’t many people who could withstand the speed of your arms and legs.” Siegrun took in his battle position, holding the hilt of his double blade with both hands.
“And you aren’t go it to withstand it either!” The king shouted and turned his head to Asthasi whom was clutching Vivance in her hands. “Stay back! I don’t want you to be hurt. I am going to be alright! I can take this man!” Asthasi nodded and stepped back, still holding onto Vivance who was shaking of fear. “Alright!” Ishwald returned his eyes back to his opponent. “Attack!!!” He and the two remaining guards ran up towards the enemy general, who blocked all the three attacks with his weapons, one by one and with amazing speed, before slicing his blades left and right, cutting and killing the last of the royal guard. “Pawns should stay out of big fights!” Siegrun smiled as he and Ishwald exchanged and blocked bows. “You will not…harm my family!” Ishwald shouted, dodging the attack of the general and struck him back. Unfortunately Siegrun managed to dodge it, and the only thing the sword sliced trough was the cape of the general. “On the contrary!” He responded and stroke back with a deadly force which the king managed to block...”When I am done with you I am going to gut them like the pigs they are!” He cackled and again blows where exchanged. For the king it started to become difficult. Battle with the enemy when they had breached trough the outer wall already had tired him out, and lastly during that battle he was hit by an arrow in his left arm. He was at a disadvantage, yet he bravely fought on. “It’s over old man!” Siegrun suddenly sneered and slammed his double-blade at the king, who blocked the attack with an attack of his own, locking the blades together. “Not..yet!” The king panted. “Yes..it..IS!!!” he released his blade with one hand and pressed it onto the wound on the kings left arm. Ishwald roared out in pain and cringed a little, but just enough for Siegrun to fend back the king’s sword and to create an opening. It was because of this opening that the general was able to pierce trough the king’s chest with his blade.
“F..father” Vivance whispered as he saw how the body fell onto the floor. Lady Asthasi let out a scream which was heard all the way outside of the castle. “O no” General Kardi responded and pushed back the twelve men he was fighting with his halberd and ran off to the castle…
I really really really really hope you like my epilogue!