The Court of Anthor, King of Wiksik

[Anthor]

The Kingdom of Wiksik - A New Era Begins

I, Anthor, King of Wiksik, am pleased to announce the completion of work on the new throne room.

No peasants were hurt during the construction, and remarkably we were under budget and kept to the schedule!

Starting immediately I will be holding court within the throne room and everyone is welcome to visit.

I dedicate this building to the memory of StonerKitten, who will forever be loved and missed.

[Anthor]

Cessation of War Action

As of this day, the Kingdom of Wiksik officially ceases all War Actions and returns to a peaceful status.

Hereafter, unless there is another clan attack against the Kingdom, there will only be police actions against violent criminals.

King Anthor's Court in Session

Daigo Smash uses a healing herb on you and restores 5 health.
Daigo Smash says “Huh! Fancy new place you got here.”
You say “Welcome, my Friends!”
You say “I had to work my fingers to the bone to get this place built!”
Anthor calls the court to order
You say “Hmm, not many here yet, but it's early days. I should send out some carrier parrots.”
Miko says “What in the...Well, that is a lovely mural outside; the place needs more hot tub though.”
richardskull16 looks around.
richardskull16 says “Pretty nice throne room! ”
richardskull16 says “Is this one meteor proof?”
richardskull16 laughs loudly before leaving.
Lotan says “Hi King Anthor. How come poisonous soldier is killing people in the hot tub?”
Iwashere says “Well, as interesting as this is, I have a corner to lurk in. If you'll excuse me...”
Iwashere nods towards Daigo before leaving the room.

A Criminal is Executed

You attack poisonous soldier with a heavy sword for 5 damage. They die.
Underworld log successful .
You say “poisonous soldier, you have been executed for crimes against citizens of Wiksik! Begone, Traitor!”

A Invite to a Party & a Discussion on the Future of Wiksik

You say “Lotan, poisonous soldier is no longer a member of the KOW. I personally executed him for crimes against citizens of Wiksik. Let me know if he continues to bother you.”
You say “Flex, and members of the KOB, you are all welcome in the new throne room of the Kingdom of Wiksik. It is 2SE of the Bathhouse. I am looking to bring together the KOB, the COW, any members of the KOS..”
You say “who are interested, and all citizens of Wiksik, and peaceful citizens of other villages to a party in the throne room, prior to a serious discussion regarding the future of Wiksik.”
You say “Of course, I can't compete with the pecs on Flex, or the hottub, but I do offer a place at the round table for everyone.”

[Anthor]

The Party Begins - Everyone is Invited

You say “Welcome Friends! ”
You say “With the Wiksik War at an end, and only one or two violent criminals around, life should get much better in Wiksik.”
Anthor fumbles around behind the bar at the back of the throne room
You say “I thought I had some wine back here but it seems all I have is fruit juice and water. Never mind, we shall toast with juice!”
Anthor hands out some drinks
You give a bottle of banana juice to CompletelyRandom .
You give a bottle of banana juice to Daigo Smash .
You give a bottle of banana juice to Lotan .
Ash strides in, nodding to Daigo and Anthor. "I have come out of the peace offered in this hut."
Ash glances about at the decorations, lifting his foot to examine the rug with 'Peace' scrawled across it. "Hrm, not bad. Lacks a martial quality."
Ash says “I suppose with Kitten and SLP's advice both absent, though, I should be thankful we're surrounded by Botheringham plaid. Greetings, Anthor. I thank you for this opportunity to be welcome here.”
You say “Ash, you are welcome here. It seems the war has come to an end (albeit I'm a week late! ) and other than Bobby & Yoda going back we seem to have come to the point where it's possible for us all to”
You say “live in peace. At least for a while! ”
You say “Hang on, I have no booze but I have some juice to hand out for a toast. ”
You give a bottle of banana juice to Ash .
You say “To Peace! May it last a long time!”
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ash sips idly at the juice, and nods slightly to the monarch. "Yes, you were abit late. I do believe I'm right in thinking you turned heads, and not in a good fashion."
Ash says “But I'm here, drinking instead of a pincushion. I can't really get into a complaining mood.”
Ash says “Although I'm curious, I've heard of no kills from P-Soldier that weren't in line with your policies to a degree, save for a few errant kills of NG members. Ah well. I'm sure the reasons are there.”
Ash takes another gulp of the proffered drink. "I suppose we'll wait on more of our brothers and sisters to join us before talks are truly kindled."
You say “Yes, I thought'd we'd wait a bit and see if anyone else was looking to show up before we get into the serious discussions”
You say “Well, it seems poisonous soldier went mad and murdered Flex and SLP in the pool (after he quit the KOW). He then came and sat in the throne room here.”
You say “I had to execute him on the spot, for crimes against the citizens of Wiksik”
You say “Of course, I was saddened by having to get blood on the Peace Rug!”
Madam Nico says “Hmm, already a dead body in here?”
You say “Madam Nico! Welcome!”
You say “Yes, unfortunately I had to spill blood on the peace carpet.”
You say “Here, have some juice... unfortunately Iwashere drank all my booze.”
You give a bottle of banana juice to Madam Nico .
You say “Ezekiel Jones, Welcome!”
You say “Unfortunately, Iwashere drank all the booze, so all I have left is fruit juice and water, but please accept this apple juice to toast with.”
You give a gourd of apple juice to Ezekiel Jones .
You say “I am glad that everyone is turning up. Now that the war is over, I'd like to toast to peace and have everyone enjoy the new throne room.”
You say “Perhaps later we can get down to serious discussion about Wiksik's future.”
Super Bob says “sup anthor”

The Talks Begin

Ezekiel Jones looks at the gourd of apple juice in his hand.
Ezekiel Jones says “And so i find the man who would be king.”
Ezekiel Jones says “You speak of peace, oh my brother, and yet you build yourself a new chair of bones.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Have your opponents given submission?”
Ezekiel Jones says “Do they no longer desire to rule?”
Ezekiel Jones says “Do you now claim lordship unopposed?”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
You say “Ezekiel, you are most welcome here. I see you have many questions, that is good. Without questions there can be no answers. ”
You say “superbob, it is good to see you again. ”
You give a banana to Super Bob .
You say “I seem to be fast running out of the good drinks. superbob, please accept this banana and water in lieu of fruit juice, I seem to be out.”
You say “I will try and answer your questions, Ezekiel. I will try and answer everyone's questions. I do not have all the answers and that is why I look to bring everyone here so we can discuss these matters. ”
You say “It is time. But you will forgive me in advance if I am slow to respond. I will respond.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I have come to make you an offer anthor.”
Ezekiel Jones says “So long as there are crowns and kings in Wiksik, men will contest over them.”
Ezekiel Jones says “This is a people who will not be ruled, and we are all now acquainted with what comes of the attempt.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I fear this peace is only a temporary reprieve, and though the war may be at an end, it's vestigial malice and divisions remain, and will for as long as two clans claim dominion over one village.”
Ezekiel Jones says “It will all begin again, with no more to be gained than was this time.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I wish to offer my people an end to this cycle of fratricide.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Toward that end, The Council has been called to order.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I offer you anthor, my forgiveness, and I offer you a way out, for yourself and your followers.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Lay aside your crown and chair of bones, renounce your title of dominance, and take your place on The Council, along side your brothers and sisters.”
You have been invited to join the clan "The Council Of Wiksik" by Ezekiel Jones. If you accept, your clan will be changed immediately, or you could ignore the invitation and nothing will change. Accept invitation
Ezekiel Jones says “I make this offer to the kingdom of wiksik, and to the kingdom of skulls, and to the kingdom of the beach, and to all Children Of Wiksik.”
Ezekiel Jones says “It is my hope that you will accept, that the three kingdoms will be peacefully absorbed into The Council.”
Ezekiel Jones says “A single unified clan without kings or thrones over which to contest, where all are equal.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Let us move forward and leave behind the vestiges of this conflict, to be buried in the sands of time.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Time to Evolve anthor, time to be more than what you be.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ash would listen to the revolutionists words, mulling them over with the last drops of his drink. "Interesting enough..."
Ash says “In Rakmogak, we have no Ruler. Within the Collective, there is no head. Grunk may remind us of the ceremonies and festivities upon the calendar, and he may be a figurehead for cannibals...”
Ash 's fang filled grin gleams ivory white. "But should he ever relish the monicker of ruler, he'd find himself a clutter of bones in a heartbeat. Such is the way with all feisty peoples."
Ash says “Of course, that is why I came to the mainland to serve Wiksik. It's people were strong. It's heritage was strong. It is my home moreso than any other place at this point.”
Ash says “I adore it, and it treats me well. Or, at least, it did until the Kingdom of Skulls rekindled. Thankfully, the Guild's neutrality offered me a way to be a voice without a blade in that time.”
Ash says “Even more thankfully, Anthor has let me walk back within Wiksik to serve as the voice of the Kingdom of Skulls out in the open.”
Ash raises his cup to Anthor, setting its empty shape to the table with a dull clack. "Back to my original point. The cannibals are not unfamiliar with a council of elders maintaining things."
Ash says “We often cherish them. They are our oldest, our bravest, our wisest, and the cornerstones. I could see it working here, should the status and function of founder be given to multiple folks-”
Ash says “-of multiple factions. Just like a proper council. One could not abide its legitimacy, Ezekiel, should you be the only one wielding administrative power within the functioning body of the council.”
Ash says “On the other side of the coin, though, would representatives from the Council, KOS, and KOW stop bickering enough to actually do right by the villagers of Wiksik? ”
Daigo Smash gets up and stretches. He downs the last of his drink with an appreciative nod to Anthor.
Ash says “Or when you add the NG to it, which is another great influence to this village, to that list, who would be the necessary fifth power to keep a stalemate within a vote from forming? Such are nuances-”
Ash says “-to setting up these grand councils in the first place.”
Daigo Smash says “This has certainly been enlightening. Its good to see that we are not beyond words on an island that seems to be built on blades and skulls. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope peace prevails.”
Daigo Smash says “My apologies for interrupting you, Ash. Good day, everyone. Money beckons and a bounty hunter must make his living.”
Madam Nico happily takes Anthor's drink, and down's it in one gulp. "Banana, my favorite!"
Madam Nico quickly turns to Ezekiel and heals his minor wound.
Madam Nico turns back to the large group of men, and clears her throat. "Ash, thank you for your kind words. The logic behind the meat of it is sound, and I think we all can relate to them,"
Madam Nico says “seeing as we all have the best intentions for Wiksik. In the past few weeks, I have seen many Wiksikians take up arms and fight for their town.”
Madam Nico says “Regardless of what side they were on, it was clear that they fought for what they thought was best for Wiksik.”
Madam Nico says “This town has great history, and that history lives on in the people still living here.”
Madam Nico says “Even I am new to this town, but feel a great sense of pride and heritage in it.”
Madam Nico pauses, collecting her thoughts, and staring uneasily at all the strong, armed men in the room. "I am not a fighter. Quite the opposite, I am a healer. And not just of people."
Madam Nico says “For the duration of the war, I remained in the Spirit Hut, healing all who entered the doors. KoW or KOS, it did not matter to me.”
Madam Nico says “Some may say it was because I am weak. I feared taking a side, and so remained neutral. However, I'd argue that my intentions were far from defined.”
Madam Nico says “To speak freely, I was torn. All I knew was my love for Wiksik, and that was not enough to sway me either way. So I aided men and women from both sideds who fought for for what they believed.”
Madam Nico says “However, now that we are talking about a council, about bringing in people from all walks of life, all the kinds that understand the love of Wiksik, I finally feel I can contribute.”
Madam Nico says “So, in a roundabout sort of way, I am here to help, even if it is just to remind you all that everyone here loves Wiksik.”
Madam Nico says “So far, it seems that everyone here understands that.”
Madam Nico grabs a comfy cusion from the wall, and sits it down on the floor. She bundles her dress infront of her and sits down on the cushion, looking very pleased.
Madam Nico looks back up at the men around the table, and nods. "Continue!"
Ash bows his head to the source of treble amidst a chorus of bass and baritones. "Thank you, Lady Nico. Without the eyes of the new and different, the eyes of the old and stubborn-"
Ash says “-do not question the cataracts and dimming that ultimately and without fail shall muddy their vision.”
Ash says “Although to broach upon an earlier point, the KOB could round off the coalition of five very nicely. Council, NG, KOB, KOS, KOW. A representative that's trustworthy and fair added when added-”
Ash says “-to the ranks of council founders.”
You say “Ash, Ezekiel, and Madam Nico (if she were still here to hear my words)... you all bring much to consider... much to think about. For all that is said about me, I am not opposed to discussion, to...”
You say “questioning, to a meeting of the minds, and to some kind of agreement that is of benefit to all of us.”
Madam Nico says “By the way, this place totally looks like a candy shop from outside. Makes me want to come in for a sugar high!”
You say “You'll notice that the new throne was built to mirror the throne room of the legendary King Arthur. Ezekiel, look around... do you see any skulls?”
You hold a seance, but despite your best efforts you fail to sense a spiritual presence.
You say “Madam Nico, you missed part of my speech, but I am glad you have returned.”
You say “I was saying, that I appreciate your input, as I do Ash's, and Ezekiels. And anyone else who wants to put forward their thoughts and feelings.”
You say “You see before you, a round table. This table was created so as there is no head, everyone who sits at this table will be treated as an equal.”
You say “A new era has begun. One in which skulls must only be taken as a last resort. Death by sword must come only to those that seek to destroy our freedom.”
You say “Only to protect the fabric of our reality, to keep us from falling into the dark abyss of chaos and savagery, only then must the sword be wielded, and the head removed from its shoulders.”
You say “Ezekiel, I will take your offer under guidance and will get back to you in time. For now, it is time only to talk, not to make decisions.”
You say “My plans for Wiksik are likely well known at this point, but I will repeat them here.”
You say “Alas, the rest of my story will need to wait until tomorrow. It is late.”

[Anthor]

Much is said

Ezekiel Jones says “You voice some of my own concerns ash, perhaps I can allay some of yours.”
Ezekiel Jones says “It is my intent to share administrative responsibility, though I am as yet undecided on the best manner in which to select the other administrators.”
Ezekiel Jones says “This is a matter for the council to discuss.”
Ezekiel Jones says “As to the necromancer's guild and the kingdom of the beach, etherdrifter and flex mentallo are already among our numbers, and thus I have good hope for the support of both groups.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Eventually, it is my hope that the three kingdoms will be allowed to dissolve, and their members absorbed into The Council.”
Ezekiel Jones says “However, I acknowledge that this may be unrealistic in the short term.”
Ezekiel Jones says “In the interim, your description of a coalition is workable.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The Council administered by representatives of the four major powers balancing each other, and a fifth who is unaligned to any faction save The Council it's self.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Madam nico, I thank you for you kindness, and your wisdom.”
Ezekiel Jones says “It is no weakness to refuse to spill the blood of your brothers and sisters.”
Ezekiel Jones says “There is iron in you madam nico, and I am glad to have your support. We need compassion as much as anything.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And anthor.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Whatever symbology you might add, I still see around me a throne room.”
Ezekiel Jones says “A place to glorify one man.”
Ezekiel Jones says “A place over which brothers will fight.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Yet another seat of power built on their bones.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I do hope you will consider my offer brother. I do hope you will stand with me.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ash holds up his hand. "Don't forget it's symbology of a snake and two apples. That's just in bad taste."
Ash lets his hand settle while a chuckle seeps past his lips. "In the long run, it could work for peace. And little else. I'm sure it would do fine in the lounging about of its villagers."
Ash says “When it comes to conducting trade, war, or anything concerted, however...I'm sure it would roll over and flail like a seizing goat.”
Ezekiel Jones says “If external threats rise, then the council will adapt.”
Ezekiel Jones says “As to the rest, remember that the primary function of The Council is to act as an organizational body, and so would seek to supplement rather than replace the structures and groups already in place.”
Ezekiel Jones says “For now however, remember that our main goal is to create and maintain a lasting peace Within the village and to stave off another civil war.”
Ash says “Sounds like the concept of the KOS for being an umbrella clan that lets individual natives do as they like.”

A Criminal executes Fernando

Fernando says “Fernando is here and he is ready to discuss!”
Fernando collects the head of poisonous soldier.
poisonous soldier says “hello all, Fernandno...can i have my head back?”
poisonous soldier kills Fernando with a blowpipe.
poisonous soldier says “i guess i'll just keep yours till i get mine back”
poisonous soldier collects the head of Fernando.
poisonous soldier says “Goodbye”

A Dead Man Performs

Keiichi says “Sha la la lala lalala *bah bah*Sha la la lala lalala*bah bah*Sha la la lala lalala”
Keiichi strikes a pose and starts to sing into the handle of his cutlass.
Keiichi says “When the day is dawningon a Texas Sunday morning how I long to be there with Marie who's waiting for me there.”
Keiichi says “every lonely city where I hang my hat ain't as half as pretty as where my baby's at”
Keiichi says “Is this the way to amarillo?”
Keiichi says “every night I've been hugging my pillow”
Keiichi says “ dreaming dreams of Amarilloand sweet Marie who waits for me”
Keiichi says “ show me the way to Amarillo”
Ezekiel Jones says “I have just spoken to poisonous soldier, if he persists in doing such things, i believe it may be necissary to eject him from The Council.”
Keiichi says “ I've been weeping like a willow”
Keiichi says “ crying over Amarillo”
Keiichi says “ and sweet Marie who waits for me”
Keiichi says “Sha la la lala lalala” with a slight accent.
Ezekiel Jones says “For the time being however, i am weary of setting a precident at this early date.”
Keiichi says “Sha la la lala lalala and Marie who waits for me”
Keiichi bows "Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week!"
Etherdrifter calmly walks in, his bones clicking gently upon the ground, barefoot the island's only lich enters with a grin
Etherdrifter says “I have come for I have heard there is an end to the war being discussed here, I come representing the immortal necromancers. My voice is that of the guild, my will is theirs.”
Etherdrifter says “I come with a lesson from history, first an foremost. It is noted that almost all here were not upon this land when the guild was founded.”
Etherdrifter says “During it's first war the guild was forced to actually capitulate to the demands of our opponents, lead by Fang. However the true power come from the consensus and agreement of the wiksik people.”
Etherdrifter says “It is the only time the guild has ever given concession to our enemies.”
Etherdrifter says “Thus speaking from experience a council will offer wiksik a great deal of strength.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Keiichi fled when i met his blade with my own. I think he expected easier meat.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I tracked him a short ways, but i am tired now, and must rest.”
Ezekiel Jones says “If any of you wishes to take up the trail on my behalf, i left it at five paces east, and one north.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Good hunting.”

Death by Hatchet

Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet crashes into the room, flailing wildly. His face and hands are covered in blackened blood and his eyes have rolled into his head, fluttering beneath a thin veil of crimson.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 1 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 1 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet growls, spitting chunks of meat and bone, "Pretty round table. Round like a millstone, grinding bones into dust." He leaps up onto the center of the table with filthy, bare feet.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet draws his sword, "Round like a grindstone, sharpening the blade. Blood poured upon the earth like old dishwater, nourishing the flowers..."
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 1 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage.
Bobby the Hatchet raises the flat of his blade to his lips with a kiss, "...let it flow like a river." He sweeps the sword overhead in a circular motion, bringing it down in a single, violent motion.
Bobby the Hatchet attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage. You die.
Bobby the Hatchet grins, "Do you see any skulls, Ezekiel? Have you any songs of Taliesin to sing on this beautiful May morn?" He places his hand to his ear in a mocking gesture.
Bobby the Hatchet pretends to listen, his smile becoming a snarl, "Nothing." He flicks a dagger from its sheath and removes the head, throwing it to Ezekiel. "Such is the path to peace."
Bobby the Hatchet collects the head of Anthor.
Bobby the Hatchet holds up a bloodied skull.
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Fernando and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Anthor and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Anthor and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Anthor and begins eating!
You assume spirit form and leave your corpse behind.

The Council of Wiksik begins to show its hand

You say “Well, it seems we still have some violent ones in our midst.”
You say “I have been silent. Thinking. But now I must talk.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Our friend bobby gave this to me before he ran off. I believe it belongs to you.”
Ezekiel Jones gives you a skull.
You say “Welcome Etherdrifter, and Picnic. And anyone else I missed.”
You say “Thank You Ezekiel. I appreciate the return of my skull.”
Anthor bows gracefully
You give a gourd of fresh water to Piknik .
You give a gourd of fresh water to Etherdrifter .
You say “My own views are that Wiksik should no longer be a place that outsiders fear to come to. That it should take its place as the center of the Shartak world.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I am not inclined to disagree with this, but there is the security of our people to consider.”
You say “No one, except violent criminals, should be fearful of coming to Wiksik.”
You say “The Kingdom of Wiksik has grown. Althought it's roots are firmly embedded here in Wiksik. The Kingdom is open to all men (and women).”
You say “There is nothing to fear from peaceful outsiders.”
Ezekiel Jones says “All men and women who will kneel to the great anthor you mean.”
You say “As we've seen with our own eyes today, our most recent threats come from natives.”
Ezekiel Jones says “For you do style yourself their king, and it is your kingdom, your Domain that you claim has grown.”
You say “No, I ask not for anyone to kneel to me (except when they're getting Knighted of course, but that's just a rememberance of times past)”
Ezekiel Jones says “It is well for you to speak of inclusiveness when it means to include more suplicants for yourself.”
You say “The Kingdom of Wiksik is modelled after the legendary King Arthur, a monarch who was kind and just.”
You say “This table that you sit at, has no head. Everyone who sits here is treated as an equal.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And yet a monarch still, who's word was law.”
Ezekiel Jones says “What does the title of 'king' mean if not that?”
You say “I believe in freedom, in equality, in justice, and in the right of ALL people of Shartak to be able to walk freely anywhere on our island, without fear of being robbed or murdered as the go to collect”
You say “food, water, or medicine for their familes.”
You say “Let me ask you this, Ezekiel...”
Ezekiel Jones says “Because you decree it.”
You say “Do you truely believe that a council can protect Wiksik?”
You say “How do you plan to stop the murders?”
You say “How can you protect our women and children from the violent criminals that both come out of the jungle and render our flesh to eat, and those that live within our own village that happily machete us?”
Ezekiel Jones says “Ah, but therein lies the diffrence between us anthor.”
You say “Unless you also plan to have a police force, and an army, your council will be hacked to death and eaten sooner than you can call order”
Ezekiel Jones says “I am only one man, one man alone cannot, and i do not claim to be anything more.”
You say “I believe in freedom, but I also understand, unfortunately, that freedom is never free. There is always a price to be paid.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The Council is an organizational body, and these are things it must organize.”
Ezekiel Jones says “If the killing will stop because great anthor decrees it, then by all means, wave your hand my brother, decree and make it stop.”
You say “When my own people, my citizens, those that have fought alongside me to protect what we believe in, when they are able to walk freely in Wiksik without fear of death, only then will my job be done.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Anthor, did you know that i was awake when you invited me here?”
You say “We all know that there is no way to ever make the killing completely stop. For there are those that live only to kill.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Do you know what delayed me so long in coming?”
You say “I do not understand your question. When I invited you here I believe you were lying at the shaman, but I hoped that through the darkness of your sleep that you would hear my invite.”
You say “What delayed you?”
Ezekiel Jones says “I was at the shaman, enjoying the shade fo the apple tree that i planted some time ago.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I was there so that i would be easily found by Council members to discuss our new undertaking.”
Ezekiel Jones says “What delayed me was a tiger.”
You say “I have difficulty in seeing a path forward that all will be able to travel together.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Not two paces away from where we both stood, a preditory beast was walking with impugnity within our village.”
You say “There are those that wish for all outsiders to be executed upon sight. As there are those who wish for all outsiders to be able to walk freely.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Clearly Visible.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And the great anthor walked away.”
You say “Tigers are wonderful animals, they should only be killed as a last resort. If that tiger did not attack anyone in the village, it too should have been allowed to walk freely.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And so i was faced with a choice; the choice of convenience which you undertook, or the choice to do battle, weary though i was.”
You say “I do not believe in killing the Great Tiger. In every tiger, a spirit of the Ancient Ones walks.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The great king of wiksik chose to walk away, the humble councilman chose to give his own blood to protect his kind.”
You say “As you kill the tiger, you insult the Ancients. Although if one is visibly attacking a human at the time, I would stop its attack. But then and only then. ”
You say “I see you choose your words carefully, although insulting they still are.”
Ezekiel Jones says “That is feeble anthor, i can smell the blood of tigers on you. Quite a few infact.”
You say “For one who is tells all that he is humble and serves, he does seem to talk down from high point.”
You say “And every one was taken only to save the life of a friend, ally, or innocent that I came across in my travels.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And so i battled the predator while you were out espousing the glory of your new throne room, and in my fatigue he blooded me.”
You say “If I was truely a hunter of tigers, there would be a LOT more tigers dead from my sword.”
You say “He blooded you because you attacked him. He is the victim. Your choice was not a good one.”
Ezekiel Jones says “So then you Do know the danger they pose to us? The danger you have rescued people from in the past, but not that day.”
You say “You show yourself to be one who would kill one of our sacred animals.”
Ezekiel Jones says “If is spoke mearly for self agrandizement, i'd have mentioned it soon as i came in.”
Ezekiel Jones says “If is spoke mearly for self agrandizement, i'd have mentioned it soon as i came in.”
You say “Alas, I must continue this discussion at a later time. The time has come where I must convene with the Ancestors for the next few hours.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Late as it were, having had to spend the last of my energy to purchase herbs and bind my wounds lest i bleed to death over your nice new rug.”
Anthor sits back in the chair and closes his eyes, it seems he has moved quickly into a meditative state
Ezekiel Jones says “And again the great king walks away from an opponent.”
Ezekiel Jones says “But why should he not?”
Ezekiel Jones says “For is that not what it means to be king?”
Ezekiel Jones says “The story i told was not for self agrandizement, but to illustrate that point.”
Ezekiel Jones says “To be king is to declare that the village will be safe, that there will be no more violence, and to take no responsibility for making it true.”
Ezekiel Jones says “To dirty his hands, whether it be with the sin of killing the devine, or the taint of touching the unholy, or simply the blood of a beast, all are below his kingly stature.”
You say “OOC- I'm not walking away, I'm going to bed.”
You say “IC- You propose to bring everyone together. How will you do that when you have need to put others down?”

[Anthor]

Ezekiel and Ether talk

Ezekiel Jones says “You are not listening anthor.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I do not attack you personally, i deconstruct the roll you choose for yourself.”
Ezekiel Jones says “We see here the choice of the king; to walk away from the tiger in the village, because it is a problem beneath him.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And we see the choice of a councilman, who is above nothing to protect his village.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And so as one was drinking fruit juice and talking among friends, the other was bleeding and binding his own wounds.”
Ezekiel Jones says “You asked me how The Council could protect the people of this village.”
Ezekiel Jones says “That is how.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Where you would decree that the village be safe, The Council would act to make it safe.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Where you leave the specifics to your underlings, there are no underlings on The Council.”
Ezekiel Jones says “No Councilman is above his duty.”
Ezekiel Jones says “But i digress, this is not why i called to order The Council, nor is it why i am here.”
Ezekiel Jones says “My purpose, and the purpose for which i Called Council is to stop another civil war from coming about.”
Ezekiel Jones says “That is why i deconstruct the roll of king.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Authority without responsibility; as craved by so many men.”
Ezekiel Jones says “In claiming it anthor invites such men to come and take it from him.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Men who would rather rule than be ruled.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The civil war sprang from your ambition anthor, yours and the kingdom of skull's.”
Ezekiel Jones says “And unless it is left behind, the war will rise up again to consume us all.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones says “But i am not here to argue with a sleeping man.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I have said my peace for now, and will leave it at that.”
falling sand says “So king anthor, what is your take on spirits? do you believe they should be excorsised or not?”
Al contrario swings a jolly jack o'lantern around.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Etherdrifter gently waves his boney hand, a whispering fills the room for but a moment before departing in the direction of the fleeing bobby
Etherdrifter says “Both of you raise valid points. In times of war it is noted that one man leads best, attempting to reach a consensus through debate during times of war leads to defeat.”
Etherdrifter says “However in times of peace a collective will is far better, for it allows all views to be represented.”
Etherdrifter says “Only in times of war do instruct guild members, though I ask all if they will follow before I take up the mantle to lead.”
Etherdrifter says “During times of peace each individual is bound only by guild law, these rules are simple and even I am bound by them.”
Etherdrifter says “During this time people do ask how they may best help the guild, and I inform them of how they may do this.”
Etherdrifter says “I ask for no genuflection, merely the respect of those who have joined our order.”
Etherdrifter says “As it stands, we are the largest of the groups in wiksik now, also it's most peaceful.”
Etherdrifter says “Anthor's position is a precarious one, his enemies bare the hatered of many lives within them.”
Etherdrifter says “Yet he inspires a sense of loyalty in those who do follow him.”
Etherdrifter says “Kuru is an undisiplined madman twisted by a desire for revenge.”
Etherdrifter says “Yet he is, without a doubt, one of the most skilled generals alive.”
Etherdrifter says “Flex is unproven, and a dedicated pacifist it seems.”
Etherdrifter says “Yet already he shows a flair for festivities and public works.”
Etherdrifter says “Each of those who would rule has something to offer, yet there is always a cruel downside.”
Etherdrifter grins
Etherdrifter says “The real question is how the council intends to organise events, defend the village in times of war and win the loyalty and admiration of it's people.”
falling sand says “well let's say there were the 5 representatives, anthor,kuru,flex,ezekial, (and maybe ether if he wants it). Flex could do most of the event organizing with help from everyone else,Kuru in times...”
falling sand says “of war could co-ordinate our sldiers while anthor helps, and Flex/ezekial rallys/ raises their morale”
falling sand says “ezekial would make sure the laws are just (of course with help) and makes sure none of the reps go mad with power”
falling sand says “And ether would control the dead militia and give advice to the young and the undisciplined”
falling sand says “That is just my idea though. Ether you have the floor again”
falling sand slightly bows to the 3 leaders within the room
falling sand sits back down on my chair
Flex Mentallo says “What's the haps, hepcats?”
Flex Mentallo tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Fire, Fire and Air.
Flex Mentallo says “Those runes mean hot hot water with bubbles. Hot Tub of the Beach, ya'll!”
Flex Mentallo twitches a pec, glistening in the pulsing green light.
Super Bob says “You said you needed juice, Anthor?”
Super Bob gives you a bottle of apple juice.
Super Bob gives you a gourd of apple juice.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Al contrario tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones says “Appologies for my brief absence, i had to go and dispatch keiichi, and exhausted my energy before i could return.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Has anything occurred while i was gone?”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.

[Anthor]

Ash and Flex

Ash listens to the man who would be King, the politician who would solicit a revolution, the one who keep Wiksik's suntan lotion vendors in business, and the one who fancied himself to have a soul.
Ash says “A council without a leader shall fail. A leader without a council shall fail. With you people, a government shaped as a pyramid will tumble alongside one shaped like a funnel.”
Ash says “And Skyblood knows Flex won't accept one that looks like a square.”
Ash says “And of course there are those that say a government should take no shape, like ether on the breeze.”
Ash says “Bah to you all!" His fist raps upon the table sharply, pupils thinned to predatory vertical slits as the tiger-blooded cannibal looks to them all. "It's laughable!”
Ash points a finger tipped in a naturally grown claw to Anthor. "You may be peaceful for now, but your vanity and your self-importance are the only things that smell more strongly on your flesh..."
Ash says “Than wine or whores. You, who couldn't comprehend that the fates demanded us all to look to one another for a solution to this mess until all of Wiksik and beyond was staring at you.”
Ash says “And for a moment, all Wiksiki folk were united in one, common thought: 'How deluded must a man be to not even regard a message so large and blatant that it would scar Wiksik deeper than any mortal?'”
Ash says “And of course, a day late and an herb short, the great Anthor builds a throne-room smeared with praise for his own loins. Forever the spotlight must fall upon great Anthor!”
Ash says “Even this supposed symbol of equality as he claims, this rounded table is nothing more than to make sure that whenever he opens his mouth, all eyes are turned in to hear him speak.”
Ash lowers his hand, pupils thickening as his demeanor relaxed a few notches. "Ezekiel...I applaud your gumption for stepping up to address this issue. However, you're doing no different..."
Ash says “Than all those gathered before you, the ones who kindled the matter that made the heavens themselves answer. I implore you to mull over what more you can do to grow past us all.”
Ash would glance to Ether's figure seated at the table. "Malcurio, I can see you consider yourself a great man. There is few here who could question your renown."
Ash 's head tilts, bones cracking far too often and inhumanly while he does this slow, eerie motion whilst speaking. "But it's not very honorable to disguise how you really regard Wiksik's people."
Ash 's finger would count out each head sitting at the table like a child would in a game of "Bat, Bat, Tiger!". Each, and, ever, one, of, you, is, just, a, slab, of, meat."
Ash 's hands would touch his chest, his face beaming serenely like a priest consoling a worried worshipper. "My friends, meat sustains me through no more than allowing me to live."
Ash says “Without me, there would be no meat for someone else. And without them, there would be no meet for yet another person. You see, it's a very, very fair trade! Eat and be eaten.”
Ash would bring back his gaze to fall upon Ether, both men touched more intimately than most shamans could even conceive to conjure up. "The truth with you is far different..."
Ash says “Ether's only desire for Wiksik is to keep it alive and trained enough to preserve his uninterrupted tinkering. Wiksik would be nothing more than the thugs for the preservation of some vague means.”
Ash says “Bodies before the altar of research, stand to attention! New, fresh blood from the recently anointed to replace the old, stale, and shriveled up husks of veteran NG members!”
Ash says “Train with us! Learn from us! Let us teach you the truth, OUR truth! Come little freshmeat, let's see how much we must carve from you to draw your spirit out to do our bidding...”
Ash shudders with visible disgust. "Ether would want nothing more than to play the parasite, only helping its host enough to keep it alive, squishy, and warm."
Ash says “Ether! Come now, stand up and make the special announcement! The NG will be sponsoring the Kingdom of Maggots! Dead flesh for all, and for all a good fright!”
Ash scoffs, lounging back in his seat with his knuckles cradling along the line of his jaw. "He cares only for the disenfranchised like a poor butcher would care for a stray cat."
Ash says “Minced, mangled, forced to fit a mold before being tossed into the pile to be used.”
Ash 's eyes glance back to Anthor. "I'm sure you relish his support. Your ace in the hole? Oh well, I find it befitting that the guard dog would finally whine loud enough to call to its keeper."
Ash 's voice croons with a sickeningly sweet tone that drools with lilting honey. "The man who usurped the Kingdom of Skulls has to call upon skeletons to save itself. You have no shame..."
Ash would break from his tirade to look upon Flex sitting next to him. After several intense, stoic moments the pair would share a bro-fist so awesome that all within the Throne Room felt its breeze.
Ash says “'Sup? Saw the corn dogs. Totally cash. You've totally gotta' hook me up with that chick I've seen at the Ice Cream Parlor, man. I'll buy you a mojito. Rock out with your gourd out!”
Ash turns back to regard the rest of the room's existence once more. "Now that all THAT is out of the way..."
Ash 's fangs gleam with immaculate ivory as he treated them all to a cannibal's smile. "I have a small secret I wish to share with you all."
Ash leans forth, the scything nails cresting each finger dimpling deep into the wood of the table as he brings his hands flat upon it. "The Skull Throne is no more, by the will Fate."
Ash would seem to be stating the news everyone had already come to terms with long ago, but the persistence in his smile brought a hint of unease at how he could somehow still show such...Glee.
Ash sweeps a gaze with an intensity that seemed at odds with their glacial hues. "The very earth was struck with the fist of heaven. Caves and pools were revealed in its wake."
Ash says “The sound alone kindled ear-aches in Dalpok! And yet...One glaring fact remains. One that none of you, in all your festivities or bickering even thought to consider:”
Ash 's voice slithers from past his lips in the dead silence of the Throne Room. "Not one skull, not a single shred of bone from the Skull Throne has been found."
Ash says “The thousand skulls of a thousand enemies, and not a single scrap is found in the jungle, in the caves, or the pools? No, even old wise Ether has to state that any burst skull would leave even dust.”
Ash would sit up straight in his seat, arms parting and splaying like a phoenix taking wing as he announced his revelation. "The Skull Throne, a symbol of countless ancestors' toil and aspirations-"
Ash says “-hasn't been destroyed. Mortal eyes may not have seen it depart and mortal minds may not yet comprehend where or how it's escaped, but the fact that it is not in ruins is proof enough-”
Ash says “-that the Skull Throne is still intact. And if there is a fate strong enough to make us halt this war and bring us eye to eye with one another, then the hopes, dreams, and righteousness-”
Ash says “-that built the Skull Throne cannot be extinguished. Inspired hearts founded it, dutiful arms defended it, hopeful eyes envisioned it...”
Ash would suddenly fall back into his seat, sagging as if drained from an divine possession. "And hand by hand, skull by skull, the Throne of the Kingdom of Skulls was crafted."
Ash says “Toiling away in lab while letting lapdogs protect you, wining and dining off the offerings of outsiders, grunting in the politician's language...Seriously?”
Ash says “Such things pale in comparison to even the legacy of a CHAIR within the Kingdom of Skulls.”
Ash suddenly tosses his head back, a viciously barking laughter erupting from him. "Your life's work, humbled by that which cradled the asses of our past kings. Why do you even bother?"
Ash says “Ether, who sensed the harbinger of reason and healing silence about to strike Wiksik, selfishly worked his bony hide in a jaunty little gig like one who guides the path of falling timber.”
Ash says “Knowing Ether, if the Meteor WAS his doing as he so proudly claims, I know this skeletal mathematician would at least make sure he'd hit what he was aiming at. Nothing less would satisfy him.”
Ash says “Alas...Such is not the case. Ether is just the case of man whose ego outlives his body. He is not a god. If he were, I'm sure he'd look more like Flex here.”
Ash brofists with the King of the Beach once more. The righteousness inherent within it was enough to elicit a chorus of "Kyaaaa~" from the grass-skirt clad ladies outside.
Ash faces Anthor yet again as the bro-induced gale dies down and the femmes of Wiksik need not hold them down in order to prevent prying eyes from peeking.
Ash narrows his eyes to Anthor. "You. The one Black Fang trusted with all of that history, all of that glory, all of that ambition...Why, I'm sure there was no man more politically potent that you.
Ash says “You commanded the best, the brightest, and most valiant of warriors. We fought for the Skull Throne, we fought for Wiksik, we fought for our lives, but Skyblood above, we looked to you!”
Ash says “We looked to you, searching for the hope, drive, and determination that saw each and every King before you through the darkest of days! But alas...”
Ash cradles his face within his palm, jabbing his thumb towards the infantile banner bearing a snake and two apples. "We saw a weak-willed ruler who wanted a way out without abdicating."
Ash says “Instead, he made a new Kingdom of himself, kicked aside the tradition dozens of people worked hard to protect, and shamed us all by not carrying on the sanctity of what he himself-”
Ash says “-made us die for. This man you see before you, he is one so despicable that he can look in the eyes of everyone who supported him by tooth and nail while no one else came to his rescue.”
Ash says “Not even the Fates helped him, when he was a man with his head held high. Who at a whim could snap his fingers and have people who adored him so much they would die for him.”
Ash says “The Fates would not help him then, and yet when he sat upon a stolen throne, surrounded by the whores he'd made of Wiksiki women, fraternizing with the enemies of age-old allies, and knighting-”
Ash says “KNIGHTING one of the outsiders that worked to undermine him, us, and all we stood for when we marched for the same purpose.”
Ash says “When he does all that, he thinks that he is deserving enough of salvation that this Meteor comes to his aid?”
Ash scoffs. "How naive."
Ash says “Ether twisted Fate in a failed attempt to suit his own means. Anthor thinks that after so many blasphemies he's even worth saving.”
Ash snickers to the joined assembly. "And the even FUNNIER part is that you all haven't even realized it! Nyeheh. It's simply cute."
Ash sighs, his peace said and his words ringing in every person's ears. "Know that the Kingdom of Skulls persists. It's Throne is not destroyed"
Ash says “It's people are not shamed with selfish, garish, or dishonest means. Anthor, Ether, I am content having had my say. One cannot resist illustrating how quaint the imagery of a lapdog and its bone.”
Ash winks. "Carry on. Let's see if we can actually make some sense, much less some progress..."
Flex Mentallo says “THAT IS A LOT OF WORDS, ASH”
Flex Mentallo rises up, floorboards squeaking as his weight shifts.
Flex Mentallo casually applies some mineral oil to his bulging abdominals while he speaks.
Flex Mentallo says “I'll let you in on one of the prized secrets of Muscle Mystery.”
Flex Mentallo says “Something either is.... or it isn't.”
Flex Mentallo says “Dialectics, my friends!”
Flex Mentallo says “Binary! On or off! Real or unreal”
Flex Mentallo says “Let me tell you, verily, as it is known:”
Flex Mentallo says “The proof.”
Flex Mentallo says “THE PROOF!”
Flex Mentallo says “The proof of the pudding is in the eating!”
Flex Mentallo says “IN THE EATING, FELLOWS!”
Flex Mentallo slams his fist into the rounded table, splashing the assembled masses with splinters.
Flex Mentallo says “Sorry. I don't know my own strength (yes I do).”
Flex Mentallo says “I never eat pudding, because it makes a body flabby and weak.”
Flex Mentallo says “But I do know.”
Flex Mentallo says “I do know.”
Flex Mentallo says “Actions speak louder than words is another thing that I know.”
Flex Mentallo says “My actions are known. I have planted an orchard for all the people of Wiksik.”
Flex Mentallo says “By the sweat of my brow, I have brought fruit from the ground.”
Flex Mentallo says “By the flexing of my bicep, I have brung us a Hot Tub.”
Flex Mentallo says “What have the supposed kings and necromancers done?”
Flex Mentallo says “The Etherdrifter tells us he researches, but does he publish the results of his research?”
Flex Mentallo says “Shouldn't knowledge be for all, not the few? For the masses, not the privileged?”
Flex Mentallo says “Yes, what fruits have you sown, lich? WHAT MUSCLES HAVE YOU FLEXED?”
Flex Mentallo says “We know Anthor's fruits; war and murder!”
Flex Mentallo is pulsating dangerously, eyes bulging almost as fiercely as his veins.
Flex Mentallo says “But what good has killing the fine citizens of Wiksik brought to Wiksik itself? ”
Flex Mentallo says “I don't know. ”
Flex Mentallo says “That applies also to King Kuru. What good has this civil war been for any of us?”
Flex Mentallo says “We must deal in the concrete. In the possibles.”
Flex Mentallo says “That is why I joined this Council”
Flex Mentallo says “I claim no power over Wiksik other than that which is provided by the people - if I ask of them, they will do what they shall, and if it is not done, I will do it myself.”
Flex Mentallo says “All other kings, potentates and power-hungry should do likewise.”
Flex Mentallo says “Can we protect outsiders in our borders? ”
Flex Mentallo says “No.”
Flex Mentallo says “Can we prevent spirits from being exorcised?”
Flex Mentallo says “No.”
Flex Mentallo says “Can we kill our own people?”
Flex Mentallo says “Yes. But should we?”
Flex Mentallo says “This Council should instead focus on what we CAN do. Trade. Grow. Build.”
Flex Mentallo says “Look beautiful. Act sexy. Live free or DIE HARD.”
Flex Mentallo says “It is not our will that should impose upon the people, no no! It is our will that should be shaped by the peoples, the people of Wiksik!”
Flex Mentallo says “Excuse me, I have to carboload. I will be back MOMENTARILY.”
Flex Mentallo returns to the Throne Room, mouth suspiciously ringed by something that looks like spaghetti sauce.
Flex Mentallo says “Forgive me if I seem nasty, but I am being frank here.”
Flex Mentallo says “We can talk or we can do.”
Flex Mentallo says “The talking is only worth something if we discuss what we've been doing and see what it's worth.”
Flex Mentallo says “Now if we don't come to some sort of consesus here, there's plenty of partying for me to do”
Flex Mentallo says “and plenty of gardening for the village.”
Flex Mentallo says “But so long as I'm here, let's talk turkey.”

[Anthor]

Piknik / Ezekiel

Piknik  tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Fire, Water, Fire and Water.
Piknik ponders the runes.
Piknik says “Four sticks divided among four signs. Two signs stand out, polar opposites.”
Piknik thinks this fit the discussion fairly well.
Piknik swings a jolly jack o'lantern around.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones says “I am a politician now?”
Ezekiel Jones says “Well perhaps. Though that is a mantle I never expected to wear in my life.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Regardless, i find myself mostly in agreement with our creatine consuming compatriot.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The ontological status of the skull throne and the cause of the impact event that removed it from our village are not relevant to our purpose here.”
Ezekiel Jones says “While i sympathize with your pain ash, clinging to the malice of the past will only hinder us going foreward.”
Ezekiel Jones says “The kingdom of skulls and the kingdom of wiksik have both proven themselves obsolete institutions.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Whatever purpose they once had, both have now turned us inward against ourselves.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Whatever men have sacrificed for them, both must be left to history lest they shackle us to the cycle of fratricide that we here now are attempting to escape.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Speaking to you as a historian and teller of the old stories, we must leave them behind.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Old glories and pains forgiven, but not forgotten.”
Ezekiel Jones says “What matters is not what we have done, but what we Are doing, and what we Will Do.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.

Bobby sticks the Hatchet in Ezekiel

Bobby the Hatchet says “Pray for peace, but prepare for war!”
Bobby the Hatchet laughs maniacally at the puppet show, "Our king in exile, now more rise in his stead, hungry for power...Hunger for power creates lots of meat, hunger for meat, plenty to eat!"
Bobby the Hatchet kills Ezekiel Jones with a punch.
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Ezekiel Jones and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Ezekiel Jones and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet carves pieces off the body of Ezekiel Jones and begins eating!
Bobby the Hatchet collects the head of Ezekiel Jones.
Bobby the Hatchet says “All the little kings, gathered under the honey comb.”
Bobby the Hatchet spits blood, "The blood of self-proclaimed kings is sweet, I thank you for preparing this altar for me. Such a selection..."
Ash winces at the display, more out of sympathy for Ezekiel than Bobby. "Yes, you are a politician. Seems you're also dinner. Regardless, I did point out your merits, and felt I was abit fair."
Ash says “Both sides of your spectrum exist. You are a mind, along with being meat. Return swiftly to us, Ezekiel.”

Ether casts a spell

Etherdrifter chuckles softly
Etherdrifter says “Such venom...”
Etherdrifter breaks off the tip of one of this fingers, placing it upon the ground and begins to chant
Etherdrifter tilts his head as the fragment of bone heats up, first to red, then to searing white before it vanishes, vaporised by sheer force and heat
Etherdrifter says “Bone. Far more durable than either flesh or blood, but it may still be destroyed.”
Etherdrifter says “The power needed is... Immense. This is something you would not know Ash, since you never aspired to the higher ranks of the guild.”
Etherdrifter says “The knowledge we possess is safeguarded and passed on. It is passed on between necromancers, for it is we who sacrifice and toil to discover it.”
Etherdrifter says “We also only pass it on to those who will not abuse it.”
Etherdrifter grins and gestures at Ash
Etherdrifter says “What would this ghoul have done, were he in posession of the secrets of making a living avatar?”
Etherdrifter says “What would he have done, were he given such power?”
Etherdrifter says “Would he have remained neutral and served as a healer? Or would he have struck down the enemies of his toy king?”
Etherdrifter shakes his head
Etherdrifter says “The knowledge of the guild is passed on only to those we deem fit. Even then guild members hold their own secrets, their own little powers.”
Etherdrifter says “We prevent groups who would harm us and breach our laws from gaining power, this much is true.”
Etherdrifter says “However, should a group that is willing to leave us to our own devices arise, they will find no necromancer barring them from power.”
Etherdrifter taps his chin
Etherdrifter says “The power of the gods... I doubt any of you understand them. For one to weild such power in this plane...”
Etherdrifter says “One must have a consensus of the gods.”
Etherdrifter says “Without such consensus, one has no power.”
Etherdrifter says “Ash, your loyalty was to the skull throne, an artefact utterly destroyed by the will of the gods.”
Etherdrifter says “The guild has, as I prophesised long ago, outlasted the Kingdom Of Skulls.”
Etherdrifter says “The kingdom of wiksik rose and has risen further.”
Etherdrifter says “Yet here we have someone who genuinely cares for the village. Someone willing to listen to it's people.”
Ash says “I know. I've been brofisting them all day.”
Etherdrifter pulls out an old looking skull from his robes
Ash says “;D”
Etherdrifter says “All things come to an end. Perhaps even one day I will end.”
Etherdrifter says “The time of the skull throne has passed.”
Etherdrifter says “Even necromancers would see it left dead.”
Etherdrifter says “Now is the time to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, do you not think?”
Etherdrifter says “A council that is willing to work together for the good of the village is something the guild will accept and support.”
Etherdrifter says “The spirit hut, who's dead are protected, will remain so.”
Etherdrifter says “This is all we ask.”
Etherdrifter says “Trade and peace will only be bought about by accepting people, be they native or outsider.”
Etherdrifter says “Thus already the guild's laws regarding outsiders begin to form.”
Etherdrifter says “We, in ages past before the kingdom of skulls threatened us with extermination, had peace with the outsiders.”
Etherdrifter says “We will have it again. Should wiksik not welcome outsiders... It will merely give us a monopoly on their wares and knowledge.”
Etherdrifter grins and takes a seat
Etherdrifter says “So, are we agreed that a council of equals is what is required?”
Ezekiel Jones says “I live again.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows heads.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.

Anthor asks a question

You say “Let me ask you all this question. How do you propose to include my requirement that Everyone (Exclusions listed next line) should be able to walk freely in Wiksik?”
You say “Exclusions = Anyone actively attacking (or in operational support thereof) members of the KOW, Allies, and citizens of Wiksik”
You say “I will be interested to hear your suggestions, considering the views of the KOS and Jhonka's group.”
You say “I am also choosing to ignore the negative comments against myself and the KOW in the hope that the continuing discussion will get us somewhere.”

[Anthor]

Ezekiel insults Anthor for the last time

Ezekiel Jones sighs.
Ezekiel Jones says “Anthor, you do not get to dictate terms here.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Your requirements are not our concern.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Simply put little brother, you are not that important.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Such rigidity only hinders our purpose here.”
Ezekiel Jones says “You ask for constructive criticism, breaths after you state that you will ignore it.”
Ezekiel Jones says “This is not helpfull.”
Ezekiel Jones says “You asked me how The Council could protect the people of this village before, and i answered you.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Now i ask, how would King Anthor enforce his own... 'requirements' upon the people of Wiksik?”
Ezekiel Jones says “What leverage do you have asside from yet more violence?”
Ezekiel Jones says “What weight does the voice of anthor carry to enforce it's own words?”
Ezekiel Jones says “Because noone else here will.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Because noone else here will.”
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Ezekiel Jones tosses a gold coin into the air and catches it. The coin shows tails.
Flex Mentallo says “Anything negative I said was meant as criticism. ”
Flex Mentallo says “Put frankly, your requirement is not possible.”
Flex Mentallo says “No one can vouch for the total saftey of any person in any town.”
Flex Mentallo says “If such a rule were in place, it would just institute a rule of violence against Wiksik citizens that would cycle endlessly - which was what the civil war was, after all.”
Flex Mentallo says “I welcome outsiders should they seek the rest of the Hot Tub. But I am not naive enough to assure them protection, because it simply cannot be done.”
Flex Mentallo says “And I'm not willing to strike down a fellow Wiksiki for the life of another. Because then they'll strike me back, I'll strike them back and it is civil war all over again.”
Flex Mentallo says “I've felt the machete blades of your soldiers upon my body, Anthor.”
Flex Mentallo says “But I have not struck back. ”
Flex Mentallo says “Because it would be meaningless. Fruitless.”
Flex Mentallo says “I have fought for Wiksik before. I am not afraid of battle. Should we be invaded by outsiders, cannibals or fellow natives, I will fight again, and fearlessly”
Flex Mentallo says “But trying to enforce unenforceable rules on the Wiksik people is a waste of time.”
Flex Mentallo says “I don't hunger for the blood of my people.”
Flex Mentallo says “I hunger for sno-cones and corn dogs. For strawberry daiquiris and pina coladas.”
Flex Mentallo says “For A SUMMER WITHOUT END!”

You attack Ezekiel Jones with a heavy sword for 5 damage. They die.
Underworld log successful .
You say “If you want to speak without losing your head in my throne room again, you will no longer insult me.”

[Anthor]

A Question is Answered

Flex Mentallo rolls eyes.
Flex Mentallo says “You know where to find me when you inevitably send your soldiers to kill me for living free.”
Flex Mentallo snaps his fingers as he walks out. All the cool kids follow him to the Hot Tub of the Beach.
Ezekiel Jones says “And so we see the actions of king anthor as he reveals his greatest vulnerability, honest words. ”
Ezekiel Jones says “So much does he hate and fear them that he would strike a man down who has raised no hand against him.”
Ezekiel Jones says “I do believe little brother that you may have just negated any credibility you had left.”
Ezekiel Jones says “Would you care to answer the question now?”
You attack Ezekiel Jones with a heavy sword for 5 damage. They die.
Underworld log successful .
You say “There is your answer.”
Madam Nico says “Anthor, Anthor, Anthor... you seriously need a political advisor...”
Madam Nico says “Your intentions are true, but when you assert them the way that you do... you piss people off, to put it frankly.”
Madam Nico looks at the body on the floor. "What message do you think people are getting from this? Is it "Anthor will do anything for peace"? Or is it "Anthor will kill you if you don't do what he says"?
Madam Nico says “I know that you want to do good for this town, and I know that you can. Please, before you continue, take a deep breath, calm down, and think about how your actions look to all of us here.”
You say “I guess what people will get is Anthor will kill you if you continually insult him. But I see where you're coming from Madam Nico. Also, to everyone else (and if Flex had waited long enough)...”
You say “My request for negative insults to stop is no longer a request. I will end you if you continue to insult me. Other than that, I'm open to further discussion.”

Ezekiel, you will be welcome back in the throne room when you cease your insults. If you continue, I will execute you every time you set foot in here.

[Solemn]

And now, a Broadcast of Anthor's Wiksik...



LEAVE ANTHOR ALONE~!

[Ahnaom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8BDFLG69Q

[Crowfeet Stormdown]

A just and fair-minded ruler does not silence his critics with the sword, only a tyrant would stoop that low to save face.

You say “I believe in freedom, but I also understand, unfortunately, that freedom is never free. There is always a price to be paid.”

A wise man once said that those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither.

[FirstAmongstDaves]

Ezekiel holds a solemn role in Raktam religion, incidentally.

[Aiden Dakari]

So the fears of many are clearly a reality here... There will be no REAL attempt for a peace that involves the council (probably the only way Wiksik can start to a true, fair and accepted[not forced] peace).  It is again clear the Wiksik Anthor aims for.

[downfall]

Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to the Gods