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Last evening's protest march drew quite a crowd of like-minded citizens to the First Bank of Britain. Many came dressed in Honor's hue, purple, or were given robes by the protest organizers - The High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia. <I>"DOWN WITH CASCA!"</I> seemed to be the favored phrase. | Last evening's protest march drew quite a crowd of like-minded citizens to the First Bank of Britain. Many came dressed in Honor's hue, purple, or were given robes by the protest organizers - The High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia. <I>"DOWN WITH CASCA!"</I> seemed to be the favored phrase. | ||
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| + | Before the protest I investigated the route the march would take from the bank to Blackthorn's Keep, and found that the bridge to the keep had been booby trapped. In an act of unmitigated cowardice, the northern end of the bridge had been blocked by magical gates. Each gate led to a single room in Deceit which had been decorated with Golden Lich Statues. When approached, these statues would come alive and begin casting lethal magicks... | ||
Before the march, High Chancellor DaKaren took a few moments to speak to the purple clad protesters from astride his ethereal polar bear: | Before the march, High Chancellor DaKaren took a few moments to speak to the purple clad protesters from astride his ethereal polar bear: | ||
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At the bridge leading to the keep, the increased guard presence was barely noticed as people shoved past them ignoring their timid cries of <I>"Halt!"</I> Many plunged unthinkingly into the gates and the inevitable fight that waited beyond. | At the bridge leading to the keep, the increased guard presence was barely noticed as people shoved past them ignoring their timid cries of <I>"Halt!"</I> Many plunged unthinkingly into the gates and the inevitable fight that waited beyond. | ||
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| + | Once High Chancellor had reached the gates, he found two men standing before them dressed in the armor of the Order of the Silver Serpent. They both threatened the Chancellor for 'daring to stand against Lord Casca' and branded all those attending as heretics to the Virtues. The Chancellor merely laughed at them and declared <I>"'Tis better to be declared a heretic by a madman, then to turn your back on Britannia's heritage in the destructive pursuit of power."</I> The two men threatened arrest and 'dire consequences' for the High Council should they continue oppose Casca before they ran away. | ||
Those who hadn't jumped into the gates to Deceit proceeded to the Keep's courtyard via boat or mage-cast gates. The keep itself was empty of all but guards, Casca and his Enforcer having fled before the Britannian People could arrive. | Those who hadn't jumped into the gates to Deceit proceeded to the Keep's courtyard via boat or mage-cast gates. The keep itself was empty of all but guards, Casca and his Enforcer having fled before the Britannian People could arrive. | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 28 July 2009
Protest of a Tyrant
Last evening's protest march drew quite a crowd of like-minded citizens to the First Bank of Britain. Many came dressed in Honor's hue, purple, or were given robes by the protest organizers - The High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia. "DOWN WITH CASCA!" seemed to be the favored phrase.
Before the protest I investigated the route the march would take from the bank to Blackthorn's Keep, and found that the bridge to the keep had been booby trapped. In an act of unmitigated cowardice, the northern end of the bridge had been blocked by magical gates. Each gate led to a single room in Deceit which had been decorated with Golden Lich Statues. When approached, these statues would come alive and begin casting lethal magicks...
Before the march, High Chancellor DaKaren took a few moments to speak to the purple clad protesters from astride his ethereal polar bear:
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"Greetings, citizens, and thank you for coming to this protest march! |
The protestors took off at a gallop for the keep, not quite understanding the intention or impact of a stately march...
At the bridge leading to the keep, the increased guard presence was barely noticed as people shoved past them ignoring their timid cries of "Halt!" Many plunged unthinkingly into the gates and the inevitable fight that waited beyond.
Once High Chancellor had reached the gates, he found two men standing before them dressed in the armor of the Order of the Silver Serpent. They both threatened the Chancellor for 'daring to stand against Lord Casca' and branded all those attending as heretics to the Virtues. The Chancellor merely laughed at them and declared "'Tis better to be declared a heretic by a madman, then to turn your back on Britannia's heritage in the destructive pursuit of power." The two men threatened arrest and 'dire consequences' for the High Council should they continue oppose Casca before they ran away.
Those who hadn't jumped into the gates to Deceit proceeded to the Keep's courtyard via boat or mage-cast gates. The keep itself was empty of all but guards, Casca and his Enforcer having fled before the Britannian People could arrive.
Once more, High Chancellor DaKaren said a few words before the crowd dispersed.
| "Do not think we have won a great battle today... There is a long fight ahead to rid the throne of Casca's unfit person. You must all thwart Casca's plans as they come to light. Actively discourage your friends from going along with Morton's criminal actions... |
<img src="http://gl.uorpc.net/images/newspics/Protest-Courtyard.jpg" align="right" alt="High Chancellor DaKaren speaks in the courtyard of Casca occupied Blackthorn's Keep."> |
Casca's poison pen wasted no time in drafting a laughable lie-filled piece of propaganda that even the dimmest of headless would see through easily...
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Last evening, a group of anarchists attacked Castle Blackthorne in force. Breaching newly installed security measures, they caused some minor property damage and vandalism. Fortunately, most of the Castle staff was home for the evening, and there were no reported injuries. Since the Royal Enforcers and I were on state business last night, we were unable to arrest or identify this group. Any information the public can provide about these brigands is appreciated. |
Casca obviously thinks the Britannian People are oblivious sheep for him to herd in any manner his Shadowlord masters desire. The proof that he is the criminal known as Pauper is concrete! His desecration and perversion of the Virtues can be seen across Britain - the very city he wished to see occupied by the forces of evil! The tactics and methods employed by those who enforce his nefarious will are without Honor.
Fellow Britannians, we are past the point of turning a blind eye, or pretending the despicable acts this regime perpetrates do not affect us. Rise up friends! Protect your lands, your family, and your Virtue from the evil Casca represents!
LONG LIVE BRITANNIA!
Lady Martyna Z'muir, Library of Sosaria
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