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Sweety Mountain
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[[ /Kicks down the door to blaring music
After a long hiatus caused by having no god damn job, i am back to continue my quests, as many as i can! all thanks to the power of Having a god damn job! ]]]
You stare at the slightly distorted reflection for a while, letting the implications of all this slowly sink in.
Less then a hour ago you where a simple farmer, almost a hermit, now you stand at the edge of being the sole monarch of a crumbling empire.. you dont know whether to laugh or scream..
After a moment Maxos returns, leading three figures towards you, a sullen looking human with a imp made arm, a Tall, well dressed Lizard and a short, oil stained Imp.
"My lady Farr, my i present the generals loyal to you and your.." He gets no further before the human speaks up angrily.
"Let me tell you right off the bat, Bastard, that i hold you in very little regard. Your father may have been a great king once, but this last decade, a fated Pig would have worn the crown better!
He became a Vainglorious fool, a sloth and a coward. No wonder then that his own children could raise armies unperceived and strike at the heart of the kingdom in a matter of days.
He tried to run and they cut him down where he stood. Now the realm is shattered and Vultures pick what they can from its corpse.
Id say all is lost but maxos insists you can snatch victory, be the "Hero" who will take back the land weve lost, Excuse me if i laugh in derision.
Still.. you are a dragon, ill give you that, and of ancient blood. Prove to me that you have the stomach for battle, and perhaps you may still gain my respect."
With that he turns and storms out of the bridge in a cloud of sullen Fury.
After a moment Maxos breaks the awkward silence.
"Well that went as well as could be expected, he didn't actually try to hit you. That was Henry, once your fathers loyal soldier, now re-thinking his stance on monarchy if im a judge."
The lizards steps forward, offering a short bow but not handshake
"I am Lord Edmund Augustus the third, duke of Hawknest Hall, id add 'At your service' but i dont think we are quite there yet are we. While i do not share Henry's..Distaste of your parentage i would have declined the call for my services as curtly as i would a invite to Dwarven Opera, However the backing of Maxos to this enterprise has me Intrigued. You have Doubts benefit Dragon. lets see how far it can take you. Now if you excuse me i need to prevent Henry from drinking the entire ship dry."
With that he turns and strides off, his tail swishing through the air confidently as he leaves.
"None of them seem to like me very much.."
"They've lost much in this war, Hope fell first.That will change when you bring victory and regain the homes they lost. Speaking off wich Here is your Engineer, the one who will aid you in this epic task"
With that the imp steps forward and grasps your hand tightly, his impish strength gripping like a steel vice as he shakes it rapidly.
"Greetings sire sprung from kings! I am Grumio son of Gromio, a imp of good and honest standing! Your technician i shall be if it pleases you, Your Engineer and Architect. Already i have built for you a device of my own design, a Jetpack! Yours to keep without recompense, for gladly shall i remain aboard to tinker and toy, Hammer and Hew! Scribble and Scribe!"
This goes on for a few seconds more then comfort permits before maxos finally gets him to let go and leads him out.
"Well, now that that's over with its time for you to lead your first assault, here let me show you the region map"
He walks over to the raised circular platform in the middle of the room and gestures to it.
"This map shows current information regarding territory control, troop locations, facilitates and other economic information."
He hands you a slim pamphlet.
"This contains a brief explanation of the information the map will show, but it is all very simple and easy to use, Once you've ordered your troops to attack a area you may command them yourself or send a general to lead the assault, the raven has the means to instantly teleport you and your generals to and from the battlefield at a moments notice. For now though i suggest personaly leading your troops, it will raise the moral of all aboard and on the field and help them accept you as the true heir. All you need do is select a target."
You gaze at the map before you, wondering where to go first..
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