The Royal Court of Greater Raktam

[CyAdora]

You are standing inside the Royal Court of Greater Raktam. Deep reds and purples are accented with gold. Cultural artifacts and trophies adorn the room. A large double-seated, stone throne is off to the side and surrounded by nine flickering candles.

Carved on the wall is some writing. It reads “King Kuru is a guest of the Royal Court. His blood is not to leave his body, by order of the Queen.”

King Kuru appears in the doorway to the throne room. He looks down upon the royal guards and scowls. They step aside.
King Kuru pads softly to the centre of the room and bows to the Queen. He grunts, "Spirits summoned me. I am here."

King Kuru says “You have words for me? My ears are open. You have blades for me? If I am to die again here in the Royal Court I will take it as an act of aggression.”

King Kuru looks at the silent courtiers and raises an eyebrow. With no response forthcoming he busies himself removing the clots of scalp and hair from his warclub. The pieces look disturbingly fresh.

Fallen Ravan swings a ghastly jack o'lantern around.
Fallen Ravan says “Look what I made! HEHEHEHEHEHHE”

You carve King Kuru is a guest of the Royal Court. His blood is not to leave his body, by order of the Queen. onto the wall.

Zayin Zakial the Warrior says “Where are the punks that attacked us.Cobalt Manticore is on his way.”
You say “King Kuru, thank you for coming. My new King had wanted a word with you. ”

monaliza sits back and slides slivered sections of mango into her mouth.

You say “he, however neglected to mention what those words were to me.”
You say “so, Kuru of Rakmogak, feel free to relax here until his return. ”

monaliza calls for her attendants to bring an over-sized chair for King Kuru.

monaliza and everyone watch as the attendants scatter and search, fruitlessly for a chair of proper girth to accommodate the robust Cannibal.
monaliza covers a giggle as she directs their searching to a double wide day bed with a tall back from the morning garden room.

monaliza calls out, "put him right over here by the buffet. Oh, wait, maybe not. How about here," she points, "just below the potted palm.

You say “yes, yes, perfect. Now, the marble chest should make a fitting foot stool. ”

monaliza smiles and licks a few drips of sweet juice that have ventured over her wrist and onto her forearm.
monaliza opens her mouth and takes long, lingering blinks as pulls her legs up and across the half-empty, double seated, throne.

You say “sooooo, tell me King Kuru of Rakmogak, how is it that I find you vieing for the seat next-door?”
monaliza leans forward and straightens the deep red draperies of her long skirt, covering her outstretched legs in a position worthy of being recreated.

You say “I am, quite interested to hear your intent, cannibal. ”
You say “it was not long ago that I remember when our newly-found brothers and sisters stepped upon this mainland.”
You say “the rumors, tales stories of fear and horror, those are what blessed my ears.”
You say “but when that day actually came, for me personally, I was not feeling fear. Your brothers had come and showed me respect. ”
You say “all of those false-stories melted away in my mind, I was left with a beautiful truth.”
You say “we are all one. All equal and all important.”

monaliza receives a translucent gourd of fungi juice and swirls it as she speaks.
You say “I care to hear your words, King Kuru as I would to hear them from my very own one. ”
monaliza watches King Kuru adjust his robust manhood surrounded by the sea of bright floral printed fabric.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog sniffs the floor around the thrones. He was his tail at the Queen sits down, panting happily.

You say “hmmm. I will await your reply, then.”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog eyes the Queen's snacks hungrily.

monaliza tosses a bit of roast shargel meat to Gaspode the Wonder Dog as she smiles.
You say “good boy.”

monaliza raises her gaze to Kuru again and says, "a lot of lives are at stake here. I have hope and faith there is a suitable convergence in our futures."

Gaspode the Wonder Dog barks loudly and wags his tail!

monaliza smiles and relaxes as two of her female attendants begin to brush her long, ringlets with boars head brushes and imported coconut oil.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog nuzzles the Queen's hand.

monaliza makes little kissy sounds at Gaspode the Wonder Dog and pets his head.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog licks her hand, and gazes at the roasted shargle strips.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog whines softly.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog sniffs the wet patch on the floor, his tail between his legs.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog wanders over to King Kuru and sits at his feet. He looks up at the giant man and wags his tail.

[Billfred]

The GYF does not support this alliance and hopes that Monaliza sees the error of her ways.
Baraka, as king, needs to control his wife in the boardroom.
(But not too much, Monaliza is the chosen leader)

King Kuru is a shameless cannibal and has brought Wiksik into Civil Strife.

Support Anthor and all will be forgiven.

[CyAdora]

Mr. Billfred pale-face, what is GYF?
Why do you feel you/they have any say in native matters?
This is not an alliance meeting, it was a conference called by none-other than my husband, The King of Raktam.


State your business here.




((OOC))
(nice to see you Billy! <3)

[Swarm]

I'm just slightly confused why you wouldn't just kill Kuru.  He's already stirred up enough crap, so why should he get any special attention?

Even if he is a spirit, why won't you banish him?  He still is a menace.

[CyAdora]

Baraka  walks into the court and quickly spots King Kuru. He walks closer and nods to him. "King Kuru! I appreciate that you have decided to come to Raktam, especially after that unfortunate..."

Baraka pauses for a moment. "Event!" He gives the crowd a look. "And I hope that nothing similar will happen again." He looks back at King Kuru. "It was most embarrassing for all of us."

Baraka sits down at his throne. "Now, onto business! This threat of an attack upon Wiksik is nothing that I can support, as little as I could support an attack against you from Wiksik."

Baraka says “This puts us all in a very delicate situation and I would like you to reconsider your plans. If not for yourself, but at least for the people who's blood will be spilled."

Baraka sighs and goes silent for a moment. He taps his fingers against the arm rests of his throne while thinking...
Baraka raises a warning finger at King Kuru. "I did not invite you here so that I could lecture you, I merely want to ask you to reconsider your plans!"

Baraka says “I have no interest in deciding which native leader I should support when they are fighting against each others, my interest lies in unification and peace.”

Baraka glances at King Kuru. "I have also invited king Anthor for a meeting. I was hoping that we could gather at XXX sekrit place XXX and try to find a way to solve this matter."

Baraka looks at the attendants. "Bring us some wine, King Kuru looks thirsty." He looks back at King Kuru. "Some mango wine perhaps?"

Baraka turns to Monaliza and takes her hand. "I am sorry I did not warn you in before hand of this, but the time was short. I hope that you are not angered at me for this, my Queen."

King Kuru grabs the dog by the scruff of the neck and lifts him up to the seat within feeding range of a platter. He claps it on the head and grins, "There you go. You fatten up on that boy..."
King Kuru snags a platter of roast boar as it is carried past by two serving girls. He smiles at them and says, "You're going to have to put another on the spit." He shoos them back towards the kitchen.
King Kuru rips off a leg and tears into the flesh with strong, clean, white teeth. In deference to the court he chews with his mouth closed. The leg meat is washed down with a goblet of something alcoholic.
King Kuru bonks the dog on the head with the denuded leg bone and passes it over for canine attentions.

King Kuru says “I had little enough chance to enjoy your hospitality last time, King Baraka, Queen Monaliza. That is, however, no reflection upon you.”
King Kuru says “Being a simple native of Rakmogak I must confess to some confusion as to your motivations regards Wiksik. Do you desire the throne for yourself?”
King Kuru says “If so you have many warriors and many resources at your disposal. Simply take it and be done with.”
King Kuru says “Or is it that this King Anthor is your puppet in Wiksik? I could understand that being something of an issue for you. There is no family likeness so it cannot be a matter of bloodlines.”
King Kuru says “For myself, I have wandered the mainland for over a year. Everywhere I go I am haunted by spirits who whisper in my ears of the Skull Throne, of the splendour that awaits me as rightful heir.”
King Kuru says “At first I paid no heed. I am a simple man with simple, if expansive, desires.”

King Kuru rips a haunch of boar free from the carcass. Another pause for munching follows.

King Kuru says “The voices rarely leave me alone. I can find ease in the joy of battle but that is only temporary. The whispers always return.”
King Kuru says “I have wandered over much of the mainland. I have seen many things. The splendour of your court being one such notable place.”
King Kuru says “Wherever I go I am treated with fear and suspicion. The mere fact of my birthplace on Skull Island is enough that I am hunted from one end of Shartak to the other.”
King Kuru says “In the lonely places where I have at least a small measure of safety, the spirits speak to me of the power of the Skull Throne. Power such that I can make things better.”
King Kuru says “And so, upon hearing that the Skull Throne had been vacated, I made my way to Wiksik, the village where I had learned the healing arts.”

King Kuru nods, "Yes, don't look so surprised. My first days here in Shartak were spent in Wiksik learning from its warriors and healers."

Gaspode the Wonder Dog says “WOOF! WOOF!”

King Kuru says “I was not received well at the Skull Throne. Far from it. No place for a cannibal. Upon leaving once more I discovered that a bounty had been placed upon my head.”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog jumps up and down in excitement, diving from delicacy to delicacy. A flurry of slobber and foodscraps go flying into the air as the mutt tucks into the royal banquet.

King Kuru says “I am not much given to philosophy and deep thoughts. This, however, caused me to open my ears to the whisperings of my ancestors.”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog looks to be in seventh heaven as he plonks himself down besides the roasted carcass of a wild boar and attacks it viciously, twisting and turning to rip the meat from the bone.

King Kuru lobs another empty bone towards the dog and smiles happily.

King Kuru says “My ancestors have much wisdom. Am I hunted as a dog from village to village? Or am I hunted as the rightful heir to a throne, denied by the machinations of a greedy deceiver?”
King Kuru says “Which of these is preferable? To live and die for no purpose, a wandering animal? Or to live as a man fighting for what is right and true?”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog instinctively leaps into the air to catch the bone and stretches out upon the feasting table, gnawing on the remains contentedly.

King Kuru says “The angriest of the spirits say that I should answer these questions once I have dined upon my enemies' spirits.”
King Kuru says “They say that I will find surcease and contentment in the screams of the dead and the howls of those wishing they were dead.”
King Kuru says “Red rape and slaughter should be the measure of my time here on Shartak. They say that I will find no respect otherwise.”
King Kuru says “Much of what I have been warned about has come to pass. The one who sits falsely upon the Skull Throne pays paleskins with rifles to hunt me. He fears me. He knows his claim is hollow.”
King Kuru says “He preaches peace and lies whilst he sends assassins. To no avail. His time is short. Every action pushes me towards the path of my ancestors.”

King Kuru rips free the boar's tongue and chews meditatively. He waves the bitten tongue for emphasis.

King Kuru says “Every time I have been abused... every slight... every blow... my eyes and ears open wider and I understand more.”

King Kuru sits back, his hunger assuaged for now.

King Kuru says “We live in a harsh world. We are at the mercy of strange forces. A man gains nothing for himself unless he takes it.”
King Kuru says “Someone has taken that which is rightfully mine. I see only one way to correct that.”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog eventually trots over to King Kuru, a massive boar leg held proudly in his mouth. He drops it beside the cannibal and noses it forward.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog says “Woof?”

King Kuru says “If you have alternative suggestions, speak loudly and clearly. The voices are distracting. Take comfort though, they have good things to say about you.”

King Kuru reaches down, tears the leg in two and throws a hunk to the dog.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog sits down and scratches himself.

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Water, Air and Earth.

Cobalt Manticore says “Back from my travails,, so what's the plan people?”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Fire, Water and Water.
Cobalt Manticore tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.

Fallen Ravan rambles on about what is best in life. Crushing your enemies and hearing the lamentations of their women

Ahnaom hurriedly enters the Court and proceeds straight to the throne. He makes a deep bow before Monaliza "My Queen, I have returned. Pardon me for this delay and that little misunderstanding."

Ahnaom faces King Kuru "Greetings and welcome to the Royal Court of Raktam. Please accept my humble apologies for keeping you in wait. There were many messages to be delivered in these tense times."

Ahnaom says “I did not hope you would arrive so soon. Honestly, I even had doubts if the flag of peace would be taken seriously. But you have honoured Raktam and its ancestors by making the right decision.”

Ahnaom  says “And for this you have earned our gratitude. Now, King Baraka has shown his goodwill and earnest interest to keep peace among the villages and tribes of the vast Shartakian lands.”
Ahnaom says “He has proposed a meeting where the leaders of Wiksik and yourself could meet face in face to talk and deliberate about the current happenings and our future.”
Ahnaom says “There are no guarantees this council would bear a fruit of peace. However, weapons are known as instruments of ill omen and should be reserved for the last of the last.”
Ahnaom says “There are two things we want to hear from you, King Kuru.”
Ahnaom says “Would you attend this meeting?”
Ahnaom says “And if so, would you agree to refrain from any martial activities in Wiksik during the time of the talks? ”
Ahnaom says “The same questions have been presented to both King Anthor and Guild Master Etherdrifter. ”
Ahnaom  says “We can not protect any of you from every single murderous madman in these lands. However, Royal Court shall do everything within its powers to ensure the safety of the attendants. ”

Ahnaom  bows to Baraka "Welcome back, King."

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Fire, Water, Air and Fire.

Cobalt Manticore says “Peace between the villages is paramount, for though War is the innovator of technologies, peace is the progresser of the humanities.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Water, Air and Earth.

[CyAdora]

Cobalt Manticore holds up a creepy skull.

Cobalt Manticore says “Though I may Still have his head, Swarm has been sighted back in York.”
Cobalt Manticore tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.

Cobalt Manticore says “Zayin Zakial is another student of mine, he's a steadfast learner and honorable warrior. Though his words may seem coarse, his blade is as sharp as his wits.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Air, Fire and Fire.

Cobalt Manticore says “Hmmm..,”
Cobalt Manticore says “O Divining Rune Sticks, from where does Raktam's greatest threats come closest from?”
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Water, Water and Water.

Cobalt Manticore says “From Pirates, from Cannibals, from Our Own.”
Cobalt Manticore says “Yes Rune Sticks, meanings pure, answers from you we can be sure. for where in our village do secretly lie, the ever despised vile enemy?”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Fire, Fire and Water.

Cobalt Manticore says “From without and within, our own huts we find in, from within and without, give the jungles a shout.”

Cobalt Manticore says “Such quaint artifacts and yet I cannot find any lore about them, fortunately I know how they're used - these Rune Sticks.”

King Kuru blinks, "As I have already indicated to the King and Queen, I have previously made a peaceful visit to the Skull Throne."
King Kuru says “Upon leaving the Skull Tone, having offered violence to nobody, I was subsequently the target of a bounty offered by the Kingdom Of Wiksik. You speak to me of peace?”
King Kuru says “When the usurper of the Skull Throne pays palefaces with rifles to hunt me within native lands? Do you think me a fool?”

Fallen Ravan falls over drunk.

King Kuru reaches out a meaty hand and grabs Ahnaom by the earlobe. He peers inside the smaller man's ears.

Fallen Ravan mumbles in his corner about Firewater and the paleskins

King Kuru grunts, "No daylight... not the cleanest either... you have something in there, perhaps it is a brain."

Fallen Ravan straightens up with a weird look in his eyes

Fallen Ravan says “Brainz! Harman hambergerz! bahahahaaha! ”

King Kuru raps Ahnaom on the head with a knuckle. As the young man rubs his scalp, Kuru frowns, "Use it! Before someone scoops it out for a snack!"

Ahnaom fiddles out of the grip, leaving the huge hand hanging in the air.

Fallen Ravan swings a ghastly jack o'lantern around.

Ahnaom shakes his head "You are short in temper and quick to dismiss others as fools. Yet, you have failed to listen to my words."

Fallen Ravan passes Ahnaom an empty bottle thinking he's the servant girl.

Fallen Ravan says “More firewater please.....It tastes like rainbows”

Ahnaom says “The Court is not proposing you to return to Wiksik, nor it is asking for anything else but your presence at the meeting that will be held in neutral grounds."”

Fallen Ravan notices the dog and gives it a bone...unfortuneately the bone in question is still attached to the owner and covered with said owner's flesh

Ahnaom smirks at Fallen Ravan with a rather annoyed expression on his face but continues the speech.

Ahnaom says “The Court is proposing a secret gathering where you could meet your adversaries and discuss the things without drawing blades. I know that both sides have anger and grudges from the past.”

Fallen Ravan fumbles for another gourd, finally secures a grip and down s the entire bottle in one gulp. As it slips from his fingers its obvious that more got on his face then in his mouth.

Ahnaom says “They are not easy to let go. But do not be to quick to use your club and knife, for once the blood has been spilled, there is hardly a way of going back.”

Fallen Ravan watches Ahnaom as he talks, a blank expression on his face.

Ahnaom says “And thus, your answer is needed. Would you give peace a chance? Would you attend this meeting and give your word that no Wiksikians shall be hurt during the talks?”

Fallen Ravan looks a little tipsy.
Fallen Ravan goes outside looking for a nice woman to hurass.

Ahnaom takes out his wooden mat and sits not far from the double throne. He takes out a pipe carved out of fresh wood and starts stuffing it with some kind of herbal mix.
Ahnaom takes out his sharpening stone and guides a few sparks inside by hitting it on the side of the pipe.
Ahnaom looks at Kuru for a moment "You know that war can bring nothing. And the deliberations can bring you everything." As the narrow line of herbal smoke starts to rise, he passes the pipe to Baraka.

Ahnaom continues "Even if you do not know what you seek. Yet. And even if life does not follow this pattern every time, the violent ways are always there."

Fallen Ravan says “I am the very model of a Raktam Fighter, I've slayed lots of people and am also quite the writer”

Ahnaom says “And they can be taken up too early but never too late. I have spoken with as much clarity as I could. King Baraka and Wiksik is awaiting your answer.”

Fallen Ravan says “I'm not quite good at making anaology but put me infront of an enemy and i'll kill with stone age technology”
Fallen Ravan says “I can start fires without the use of a lighter, I am the very model of a Raktam Fighter”

Ahnaom throws an angry glance at Fallen Ravan. "And... excuse this drunken and noisy hunter, King Kuru. Things like this happen in the Court rather rarily."

Fallen Ravan says “Drunk? Whos drunk? Oh right I am”
Fallen Ravan says “wait I'm not "drunk" I'm on a spirit quest....”
Fallen Ravan holds up a bottle of something brown
Fallen Ravan says “Whoops found some, quest complete!”
Fallen Ravan drinks it
Fallen Ravan says “All around the island coast to coast, people always ask what do you like most/”
Fallen Ravan says “I dont want to brag, i dont want to boast..”
Fallen Ravan says “I always tell em, I like toast”
Fallen Ravan says “Yeah toast! Yeah toast!”
Fallen Ravan says “i get up in the mornin' bout six AM,”
Fallen Ravan says “have a little jelly have a little jam,”
Fallen Ravan says “take a piece of bread put it in the slot,”
Fallen Ravan says “push down the lever and the wires gets hot,”
Fallen Ravan says “i get toast.”
Fallen Ravan says “yeah TOAST yeah TOAST ”
Fallen Ravan says “now there's no secret to toasting perfection,”
Fallen Ravan says “there's a dial on the side and you make your selection,”
Fallen Ravan says “push to the dark or the light and then,”
Fallen Ravan says “if it pops too soon press down again, make toast.”
Fallen Ravan says “yeah TOAST yeah TOAST ”
Fallen Ravan says “when the first caveman drove in from the drags,”
Fallen Ravan says “didn't know what would go with the bacon and the eggs,”
Fallen Ravan says “must have been a genius got it in his head,”
Fallen Ravan says “plug the toaster in the wall, buy a bag of bread, make toast.”
Fallen Ravan says “yeah TOAST yeah TOAST”
Fallen Ravan says “oui monsieur bonjour coquette,”
Fallen Ravan says “uh huh croissante, et vous Yvette?”
Fallen Ravan says “maurice chevalier effeil tower,”
Fallen Ravan says “oui marie baggette bon soir.”
Fallen Ravan says “FRENCH TOAST FRENCH TOAST”
Fallen Ravan says “in Raktam around the Royal Court, YEAH TOAST ”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog snarls at Fallen Raven and bares his teeth.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog says “BARK! BARK!”
Gaspode the Wonder Dog runs upto the warrior and yaps at him, darting about anxiously.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog scampers back towards King Kuru and leaps up at the huge man, resting his paws upon the cannibal's knees. “Woof! Woof!”

poisonous soldier enters in a hurry
poisonous soldier bows to monaliza "i made it queen of Raktam. i am here on Anthors behalf"

Baraka watches King Kuru with an impressed look in his face as he cleans his plate in an alarming speed. "I hope the boar was to your liking, King Kuru..."
Baraka then pours himself a glass of wine. He sips from the glass, carefully tasting and evaluating the wine before he smiles and downs it, just to refill the glass again.

Baraka gives King Kuru a look. "I can appreciate your visions and your will to seize what's rightfully yours, however." He pauses briefly. "My concern is with the people."

Baraka says “I have no thoughts of having Wiksik beneath me, nor do seek to have king Anthor in a leash. But I want to believe that everyone can come to an agreement.”

Baraka looks surprised at Poisonous Soldier when he suddenly storms in to the court room. "What is the meaning of this?"

Baraka stands up and stares him down. "I asked for king Anthor to come, and that in person, not a mere diplomat..."
Baraka says “Care to explain the reason why he sends you instead of honoring the meeting with his own presence?”

King Kuru smiles kindly at Ahnaom. It is the kind of smile that is bestowed upon small children and those who are touched in the head.

poisonous soldier says “im very sorry king Baraka but he is afraid for his safety. And i agreed to go for him”

King Kuru leans towards Ahnaom and says, "Had you been here on time for the meeting you called, you would perhaps have a better appreciation of my motivations."

King Kuru says “As it is, your own motivations are without reproach. Those of the usurper, however, are not. I met the usurper a month ago and attempted a dialogue. For my pains I received a price on my head.”
poisonous soldier says “king baraka, may i ask what this meeting is about?”
King Kuru says “The path is inevitable. The usurper behaves just as the ancestors have predicted. Lies, insults and treachery are his tools. So be it.”

King Kuru carves a hunk of face meat from the boar carcass and passes it to the dog. He scratches the mutt behind the ears.

poisonous soldier says “The usurper you talk about, is that Wall E or Anthor?”

King Kuru gestures to the newcomer, "There is the measure of the respect afforded by the Kingdom Of Lies. Mark it well."

poisonous soldier says “king kuru, is there any way of having a peaceful resolution instead of you bringing a war down on the peaceful citizens of Wiksik”

Ahnaom smiles back at King Kuru. There is something genuine and sincere in his look, a surprise of an unexpected discovery mixed up with a hearty laugh that is kept to oneself.
Ahnaom shruggs "Whatever the motives of King Anthor were, they are no longer valid in our lands. There is no reason the talks could not proceed. But I am talking too much."

Ahnaom says “There is no need to represent King Baraka when he is withing the reach of my own hand. Please, forgive me for the loquacious nature.”

King Kuru nods to Ahnaom and turns to poisonous soldier. He gives a rueful smile.

King Kuru says “Your allegiance to superior does you credit. As does your bravery. No credit falls to him.”
King Kuru says “Return to your village and to your family. Spring approaches. A youth such as yourself should enjoy what life has to offer.”

poisonous soldier says “i will return to wiksik if there is no need for me here, Kuru just answer me 1 question before i depart...”

King Kuru says “It may be that we are fated to meet again. Perhaps in better circumstances. Perhaps... not. Go carefully, there are tigers abroad.”

poisonous soldier says “are you still going to attack wiksik?”
poisonous soldier says “if we meet again, i hope for better cause instead of on the battlefield”

poisonous soldier kneels to king baraka "thank you for your time" he gives a slight smile to kuru.

King Kuru says “Tell your Superior that evil maneater was not disposed to debate and reason. Counsel the warriors to prepare themselves. Counsel too the palefaces hired to kill me. I will see them all in due course.”

poisonous soldier nods to ahnaom "goodbye friend"
poisonous soldier leaves in a thick cloud of green smoke.

Baraka looks at Poisonous Soldier as he disappears through the door. "Such insolence, such arrogance! Leaving before I am allowed to explain my reasons."

Baraka says “This is not what I had in mind!”

Baraka sits down on his throne and looks around. "Now we see what happens when a king decides to send an errand boy instead of appearing in person."
Baraka glances to King Kuru. "I know there is a lot of bitterness between you and Anthor! Still, I have but favor to ask of you...

Baraka says “Would you reconsider uphold the attack? I do have a proposition, however, I did not expect anyone to arrive here in such a haste.”

Baraka rubs his head. "I need to discuss some of these matters with my Queen! But king Anthor's refusal to be here in person puts all this at risk."
Baraka raises his glass of wine and sips at it. He frowns and mumbles silently to himself. "Such disrespect!"

King Kuru shrugs, a gesture reminiscent of a small earthquake, "I find your hospitality and your company agreeable. A few more hours' rest will not cause me to lose my finely toned physique."

King Kuru gestures towards a passing serving girl and smiles, "Is the cook serving lunch soon, hmm?" He pats his abs and grins at the dumbstruck courtiers.

[CyAdora]

Wall E kills Baraka with a blowpipe.

Wall E says “Baraka how does death feel? "Bows to King Kuru" now my queen let us rejoice in pleasure”
Wall E says “My Queen why have you mistaken your King as the impudent wretch Baraka, he is a petaQ with no honour”

Wall E says “Anthor is a weakling my Queen, together you and I will pass support to King Kuru, I have decreed this and so the court will obey”

The ghostly voice of Baraka says “Wall E, you filthy scum! How dare you interrupts my meetings?”

Baraka rushes in, sword drawn and ready to slice Wall E to pieces. "You will be fed to the dogs, you usurper!"

Baraka kills Wall E with a heavy sword.

Baraka collects the head of Wall E.

Baraka pulls out his sword from Wall E's corpse. He then turns to King Kuru. "Excuse me for this little inconvenience. Wall E is an aspiring usurper!" He softly kicks at the corpse.

Baraka says “Up for some lunch, King Kuru? Take it before he reaches the spirit state.”

Baraka makes his way to the throne. "Now, back to business..."

Baraka says “Kuru, I have words from Anthor. He is willing to attend if Wiksik will be safe from attack during his absence. Now, I hope that will not be an issue.”
Baraka says “I only want to get this meeting in session, lay out the proposition and after that it is up to the two you. However, if an war would to happen...”
Baraka says “I would have no other option than to aid the side who would be under attack, regardless of friendship. Do not take that as a action against you.”

The ghostly voice of Wall E says “Baraka how can you aid when I will hunt you at every turn”
The ghostly voice of Wall E says “Anthor will be left to his own fate, whilst Raktam falls to me”

Baraka starts acting very strangely.
Baraka says “King Wall E I am sorry I am but a peasant”

The ghostly voice of Wall E says “That is correct Baraka you are a vagabond now be gone from my court filth”
The ghostly voice of Wall E says “Now tell Anthor he will be left to die like the pitiful weakling that he is”

Gaspode the Wonder Dog growls at King Baraka.
Gaspode the Wonder Dog says “BARK! BARK!”

Cobalt Manticore says “Drama, Debate, all serves Chaos, But to Tame the Chaos there must needs be the necessary evil of Order.”

Baraka says “Yes King Wall E your words are wise and correct”

The ghostly voice of Wall E says “and order I shall bring Cobalt....do not trust Baraka to be anything but the slugworm of Anthor”

Cobalt Manticore performs a successful exorcism ritual and casts 1 spirit outside and away from here.

Cobalt Manticore says “Whoops, and That.. was the Chaos.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Earth, Earth and Earth.

Baraka returns to normal after a spell of acting strangely.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog says “Woof. Woof. What a good little doggy. He deserves some more meat. And a scratch around the ears wouldn't go amiss either. Woof.”

Cobalt Manticore says “There be a thin reign over a spin reign, the succession must slow so that Shartak will know."

Cobalt Manticore is not totally unimpartial to the canine species, "What a cool lil pooch."
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Water, Water and Water.

Cobalt Manticore says “The Skygods say Focus on Agriculture, and Ward the Fires.”
Cobalt Manticore says “One more reading before I curl up with silent coffee and sit in a giant coffeecup.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Fire, Air, Water and Air.

Cobalt Manticore says “SO much energy and no grounding, nobody hits what they need, fire burns off the water into steam obscuring the aims in the air, and the chaos is buoyed waiting for the mind of wisdom to seize the rain”

Cobalt Manticore takes a bow, court jester or Shaman, but neither, and kicks back to resume his seat in the Uninvolved's Hibernaculum, a tesseract for those unseen and unknown.

Shadow-in-her-Eyes performs a successful invocation ritual and summons 1 spirit.
Shadow-in-her-Eyes performs a successful exorcism ritual and casts 1 spirit outside and away from here.

Baraka shrugs a little. "Huh! He is quite a little troublemaker, that good Wall E! Yet I have grown fond of the little rascal and his antics."

Baraka says “Although, his little antics seems to become more serious and harmful...”

Baraka nods to Cobalt and Shadow-in-her-Eyes. "Good work with the exorcism there by the way, both of you."

Gaspode the Wonder Dog wags his tail at the King, returned to his senses.

King Kuru stands and gathers his things. He claps the wonder dog and sighs.

King Kuru says “As I was told. The Royal Court would aid the usurper King regardless of bloodlines. I am disappointed.”

King Kuru gestures, "I see you have already begun to load the court with those who have sworn alleigance to the Kingdom Of Wiksik." He shakes his head, "So new to power and already steeped in intrigues."

King Kuru smashes Alexander RM in the face with a casual swipe of his club and growls, "I will see you in the jungle. As I will see all who bear the the mark of the Kingdom Of Lies."

King Kuru bows low, sweeping the floor with his hand, "Your Majesties. I will take my leave before the daggers descend." He hoists his club and strides off into the night.

Gaspode the Wonder Dog whines at the abscense of the giant man with the food.

Dan Devito says “Who claims to be King and Queen?”

Cobalt Manticore says “Bigtime Drama, now you see why I am more at home in the feral wilds than the intrigues-laced world of politicks.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Fire, Air, Air and Fire.
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Fire, Water, Water and Fire.

Cobalt Manticore says “Alas, a balance, things are looking up.”
Cobalt Manticore says “Where has my young apprentice gone?”

Cobalt Manticore helps himself to a handful of songbirds and munches loudly, their tiny squeeking voices making a final rhythmic gurgling chorus inside of his toothy maw.

Baraka sighs deeply. "It seems my thoughts about finding a peaceful middleway between Kuru and Anthor have been foiled. But alas, if they decide to go to war, let them do so..."


You hear Global Warming let out a banshee wail coming from all around you, and lose 4 HP from fear.

Baraka raises his head and looks at Dan Devito. "Welcome, Dan Devito! I am the king and" He nods to Monaliza. "...this beauty next to me is Monaliza, queen of Raktam."

Baraka points to the lounge. "Please, have a seat and enjoy our hospitality Dan. Tell us, what brings you hear?"
Baraka raises a finger. "Excuse me for a moment! I think there's a spirit disturbing the peace in here."

Baraka performs a successful exorcism ritual and casts 1 spirit outside and away from here.

Zayin Zakial the Warrior says “Time to kill the Pirates!”

Ahnaom looks at the huge empty chair "The flesh eater has left."

Ahnaom says “There is no reason, nor justice in this war. The blades are soaked with blind rage and pride. Shall the Court remain silent this day? Are we going to aid your brothers and sisters in Wiksik?”

Cobalt Manticore says “Zayin! :O GaSp! The Royal Hut's Walls!”
Cobalt Manticore says “Now, Zakial. Have you Found any Pirates?”
Cobalt Manticore says “You want Pirates we'll have to level you up a few more, then I'll give you the easy route instructions towards taking out the salty sea rats in their own wreckaged nest.”

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Fire, Water and Air.

[Stiltskin]

Gaspode the Wonder Dog sniffs the floor around the Queen as she sits upon the throne.

BoyToyGoy tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Water, Fire and Fire.

You climb outside.

You climb inside.

Wall E says "I hear you have grown fond of me Baraka, its touched me a little."

Wall E says "But you know we have this Shargle problem!"

Wall E says "You like the Shargles and I do not etc, especially near human habitation."

Wall E says "But today you live!"

Wall E says "Perhaps we can discuss boundaries for the devil creatures..."

Wall E says "I mean they are not even clean!"

You hear Wall E whisper "On a side note I know you think its none of my business but really why arent we ie Raktam supporting Anthor, it makes no sense to support the devil himself and his army of shargles."

You hear Wall E whisper "Could you not send a peace keeping force at least?"

Wall E says "Anywho, I'm off to the weapons and medical hut if anyone wants to follow and kill me."

Dan Devito says "I'm returning to my Mountain!"

Zayin Zakial the Warrior says "Hey every on! So no bastard Pirates today huh.Looks like we hold in here to fight them huh,LOL!"

Cobalt Manticore says "Probably Zayin, probably."

Marcy bows to her King and Queen.

Marcy says "Your Majesties, I come to offer my talents."

Marcy says "I understand that there is a war happening, and that this war will have an effect on our beloved home."

Marcy says "If there is anything I can do to ease the stress on Ratam and the Royal Court, I am willing and ready."

Marcy says "I know not the circumstances of wars, for I am a simple killer, and leave the politics to others. I only know that I chose the side that benefits Raktam, and the rest I leave for you."

Marcy says "I shall await your responce."

Marcy bows down again, eyes closed and head to the ground.

Marcy stands again, and gives the king and queen a gift.

Marcy gives you a gem.

Marcy looks around the room for a familular face, sees none, and find a warm place to sit and watch the events of the court unfold.

Baraka nods to Marcy. "You offer is appreciated, Marcy! However, this conflict does not concern us anymore. We tried to make a peace treaty for the parts involved, which ultimately was turned down."

Baraka sighs. "They choose to go to war, but both of them do it without any support from our side."

You say "Now, if you all excuse me, I have something to do."

Baraka takes his swords and hurries out from the court room

You climb outside.

You climb inside.

Baraka enters the hut and walks up in front of Wall E. He nods to him. "Wall E, dear adversary! Your words leads me to believe that you have a secret agenda."

Baraka stares at Wall E. "Why should I go into war against King Kuru, when you so eagerly spoke of how you wish to aid him? Just but a few days ago you called me out as a lapdog of Wiksik, in my own court!"

Baraka walks back to the door, but turns to Wall E before he slips out. "Your presence in the court is welcome as long as you stop to interfer in Raktams political agenda."

You say "You disturbed my meeting with King Kuru, an honored guest of the court and it was disrespectful to us all. Embarrassing even!"

Baraka stands in silence for a moment before he speaks again. "Come see me about your shargle problem. I'm sure we can come to an agreement on that issue." He nods to Wall E before he leaves the hut.

You hear Wall E whisper "Baraka let me explain my thoughts on Kuru, initially I felt that he could best serve my interests but after listening to Anthor and speaking to an aide of his, I realised that true honour"

You hear Wall E whisper "lay with Anthor and only by supporting Anthor could I die honourably, hence the current ceasing of my campaign titled "unbarakad""

You hear Wall E whisper "If Kuru strikes I will fight by Anthor's side and in your heart you know that you should do the same or at least send a warrior or two."

You hear Wall E whisper "Anyway Shargles....you know that they are related to Tribbles, I do not like Tribbles and I do not like Shargles! I will honour your court and your leadership if the devil creatures are left"

You hear Wall E whisper "on the mountain!"

Wall E gains 10 health from a healing herb
Wall E gains 10 health from a healing herb
Wall E gains 8 health from a healing herb

You hear Wall E whisper "To those who are overly cautious, everything is impossible, you heal me this will be remembered but consider the Shargles."

Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Fire, Fire and Fire.

Cobalt Manticore says "Oh no..."

Cobalt Manticore holds up a gruesome skull.

WikSikFuk walks into the royal court, smoke follws him as he enters the door.

WikSikFuk sits down on the floor next to Monaliza and AlexanderRM.

WikSikFuk says "My fellow natives, I have traveled far from Wiksik to encourage you to stand tall and fight the invasion of the pale faces."

WikSikFuk packs a pipe with herbs, lights and passes to the left

WikSikFuk says "Great queen monaliza, I ask you, shall we fight as bretheren on the field or shall the court be neutral to this invasion?"

monaliza says "WikSikFuk, lay off the herbs, you are not being invaded by palefaces. However, you do have a problem in Wiksik."

WikSikFuk says "I have known you great queen since your childhood,and I ask you with respect and honor to destroy the pale faces with the Wiksik tribe."

monaliza whispers, "It is many faces, not pale ones!"

monaliza waits for WikSikFuk's head to get clear.

WikSikFuk says "Sorry great queen, many weeks walking, I don't even know who is attacking anymore, it's chaos."

WikSikFuk seems delirious, probably from lack of food and water.

WikSikFuk says "The Kingdom of Skulls has truly fallen, it has not been reborn - only reborn onto lies!"

monaliza says "Kingdom of what?"

monaliza says "Maybe you need to eat something, you seem delirious."

monaliza points WikSikFuk in the direction of the fully-stocked buffet table.

WikSikFuk says "I speak of the kingdom in wiksik - not the kingdom here!"

monaliza says "I am aware we are talking about Wiksik. I am not sure to which of the two fighting kingdoms you are refering to."

WikSikFuk says "I was'nt aware of two kingdoms in Wiksik, soo much termoil I can't keep up. I'm moving in here."

[CyAdora]

Details to follow soon.

[KingBiscuit]

Is that where everyone is?

Is the RCoGR maintaining neutrality in the Wiksik Civil War?

Forgive me, I fell asleep on the mountain and could use a brief rundown. Message by passenger parrot if necessary.

-SK

[Neil Tathers]

Crap, that's where I'm suppose to be.

I knew Neil was suppose to go somewhere.

[CyAdora]

Is that where everyone is?

Is the RCoGR maintaining neutrality in the Wiksik Civil War?

Forgive me, I fell asleep on the mountain and could use a brief rundown. Message by passenger parrot if necessary.

-SK

Civil Wars are just that, yes.

We are in the NE swamps, southern edge.  The party has already started so please come and join us.

[yodas minion]

It isn't a civil war! its a siege by King Kuru.

He is not a wiksik citizen, hes a cannibal.

[Skull Face]

Foolish child. You are aware that Anthor is not from Wiksik?

[CyAdora]

It isn't a civil war! its a siege by King Kuru.

He is not a wiksik citizen, hes a cannibal.

OOOpsies, what ever it is. I and we are not there.  

We are here  X.

(Skullface, what a memory you have. That is correct.)