From: kaenetheblack@aol.com (Kaene the Black)
Date: 03 Aug 2001 16:34:40 EDT
::a yellowed parchment spreads across the corkboard, pins restraining each of the four corners to battle the curl of the material::
It is upon the merit of my adroitness within the ring that I press challenge to Daelin Dragonsblade, holder of the first title. I'm confident that I've met him before, but since I do not remember the face or recall any facet of his character I suppose there was little of him worth remembering. I imagine he is a limp wristed twit like the bounty of this sport's participants, though I will rightfully reserve final judgement for until after I have
brought him to his kness before me.
I also request that a renegade baron immediately pledge allegiance to my cause. Daelin, in a despicable act of cowardice, will allow the Overlord to test me. This I am quite sure of; I hope to be prepared for such an occasion. It shall not go unsaid, either, that whoever covers my back in this matter will receive a favor of equal or perhaps greater magnitude.
I will not pretend to offer fealty to the Overlord. Upon receiving this ring I will, at such a time as when my mood spurs me, press challenge further and claim the crown. You may as well consider me overlord; it simply is a matter of time, or, rather, a matter of my leisure.
Save your sarcastic remarks as you respond to this missive, children, as sarcasm is the weapon of the weak. Regardless of what is said, pretended, or done, my words are truth. Believe.
Kaene the Black
Daelin - Although the challenge has yet to be deemed lawful, the time of the duel will be at your whim. I ask of you, one warrior to another, to set it as soon as possible; do not keep me waiting.
Challenge.
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From: deaconbiack@aol.com (Deacon BIack)
Date: 03 Aug 2001 17:56:27 EDT
::being new to the community, he takes some time to familiarize himself with the news that is a part of it::
Oh, riiiight ::stealing a glance at the signature line, then cracking a grin at the weak threats::
This dumbass won't even fight people that aren't "warlords". ::shaking his head slightly, guessing possibly, and from the showing of the Warlords and Barons he fought last night, that it must be a lot easier to win versus them::
::flips over to the next post pretty sure anything he'd say to the idiot would just fuel the monstorous ego more::
Date: 03 Aug 2001 17:56:27 EDT
::being new to the community, he takes some time to familiarize himself with the news that is a part of it::
Oh, riiiight ::stealing a glance at the signature line, then cracking a grin at the weak threats::
This dumbass won't even fight people that aren't "warlords". ::shaking his head slightly, guessing possibly, and from the showing of the Warlords and Barons he fought last night, that it must be a lot easier to win versus them::
::flips over to the next post pretty sure anything he'd say to the idiot would just fuel the monstorous ego more::
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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 03 Aug 2001 18:16:30 EDT
As he watch Deacon muse over the missive and speak aloud to himself, he took it upon himself to interrupt his lonely session.
"I only duel Warlord's, for your skill only taints my own. Sort of like a disease, neh?"
After he let his insipid sentiments sunk in, he pivoted and removed himself from the vicinity of the individual. A grin lifted to the swell of his lips.
Date: 03 Aug 2001 18:16:30 EDT
As he watch Deacon muse over the missive and speak aloud to himself, he took it upon himself to interrupt his lonely session.
"I only duel Warlord's, for your skill only taints my own. Sort of like a disease, neh?"
After he let his insipid sentiments sunk in, he pivoted and removed himself from the vicinity of the individual. A grin lifted to the swell of his lips.
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From: deaconbiack@aol.com (Deacon BIack)
Date: 03 Aug 2001 19:02:00 EDT
::turns, was damn sure he heard squeaking::
::doesn't see anything::
Place has mice I suppose, or more probably, rats.
::returns to dragging through the news::
Date: 03 Aug 2001 19:02:00 EDT
::turns, was damn sure he heard squeaking::
::doesn't see anything::
Place has mice I suppose, or more probably, rats.
::returns to dragging through the news::
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From: unagim@aol.com (Unagi M)
Date: 04 Aug 2001 19:30:39 EDT
::A sealed document arrives at the compound, delivered at the hands of a young man. The messenger is most courteously received and invited to take his ease in the bath house - replete with a large copper tub steaming with hot water and attended by a most adroitly skilled massuse - and wash away the strain and grime of the road while his message is taken to the
daimyo.::
::In the stone garden, the samurai retainer of Luthien-sama glances only briefly at the document.::
"This iteki request service of daimyo to counter shogun's Test and does not even make request persona'r with sa'rutation of name and rank?"
::Miyamoto Unagi hands the missive to Taneda, his manservant, with a curt order. Taneda carefully takes the document, walks to one of the compound's latrines, and patiently waits.::
::A short time later the young messenger, astoundingly refreshed by the exquisite hospitality, receives the document, again carefully sealed, though now strangely warm, slightly weighty, and most fragrant.::
"P'rease to return this missive to your master."
Date: 04 Aug 2001 19:30:39 EDT
::A sealed document arrives at the compound, delivered at the hands of a young man. The messenger is most courteously received and invited to take his ease in the bath house - replete with a large copper tub steaming with hot water and attended by a most adroitly skilled massuse - and wash away the strain and grime of the road while his message is taken to the
daimyo.::
::In the stone garden, the samurai retainer of Luthien-sama glances only briefly at the document.::
"This iteki request service of daimyo to counter shogun's Test and does not even make request persona'r with sa'rutation of name and rank?"
::Miyamoto Unagi hands the missive to Taneda, his manservant, with a curt order. Taneda carefully takes the document, walks to one of the compound's latrines, and patiently waits.::
::A short time later the young messenger, astoundingly refreshed by the exquisite hospitality, receives the document, again carefully sealed, though now strangely warm, slightly weighty, and most fragrant.::
"P'rease to return this missive to your master."
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From: jakvaltrds@aol.com (Jakvaltrds)
Date: 05 Aug 2001 13:44:29 EDT
::after reading of the challenge, the old Scot begins an outburst in Gaelic, worthy of paint remover. After catching his breath he pens a note to the challenger::
Kaene, the ink will not have dried on the standings before my challenge is issued, should you win.
Mac Donnaugh
Date: 05 Aug 2001 13:44:29 EDT
::after reading of the challenge, the old Scot begins an outburst in Gaelic, worthy of paint remover. After catching his breath he pens a note to the challenger::
Kaene, the ink will not have dried on the standings before my challenge is issued, should you win.
Mac Donnaugh
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From: daedragonsblade@aol.com (Dae Dragonsblade)
Date: 05 Aug 2001 19:45:28 EDT
To The Warlord (and thusly, those concerned with his un-orthodox methods):
My father, my first tutor in the ways of the blade, always told me that the great bladesmen always spoke with the sword and not with the pen. Being the partial ruler of my country and a political figure in this Arena for a few years, I've found that sometimes you need to speak with a pen as well as your blade. You've obviously done well with your pen, I'd like to see if you are just as sharp with a bladed weapon.
However, there are a few problems within your "issuance" of challenge. Firstly, I hate to disappoint you so, but if you had done your research and seen some of the things I've said or done in previous reigns, you'll see that I've NEVER and I do mean never, had anyone fight ANY of my battles for me. You challenge me, you'll get me in the ring ask around, someone will tell you. I apologize to any of the Renegades who felt
that they would get a chance to Champion the Warlord against the Overlord because of what he thought was going to happen, but you won't. (Anyway, it is your own fault for being so naive as to not know my political stances, I understand the Warlord's not knowing, but as a Baron if you believe something that has never happened, and you don't know the stances of your colleagues, well ... may your gods help you.)
Secondly, Warlord, for one who seems to allegedly only duel sub-par duelists, you seem quite bent on thinking that you are the cock of the walk so to speak. However, I would feel that way too if I was fighting under the same circumstances. This may be a misunderstanding on my part, so as you have done I will refrain from "passing judgement" at this time.
Lastly, it seems you may have met me once but you certainly had me mistaken for someone else, which is why I spoke to you this weekend. Or maybe you didn't as all of this propaganda you are spreading concerning your challenge never reached my doorstep in the challenge letter and I came to the boards to read it. Why this withholding Warlord, say what you mean and mean what you say, man.
I will not keep you waiting as my schedule is unusually clear at this time in the year, but I have an Opal to defend this week and when and if your challenge is validated, I will begin to set my sights upon the particulars after the more pressing matter is dealt with. Until then, Bona fortunes Warlord Kaene.
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Baron of the First
Okizeme= Wake up. It's time to die!
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Current Baron of the First
~Defender of the Blue Opal, IceDancer
Date: 05 Aug 2001 19:45:28 EDT
To The Warlord (and thusly, those concerned with his un-orthodox methods):
My father, my first tutor in the ways of the blade, always told me that the great bladesmen always spoke with the sword and not with the pen. Being the partial ruler of my country and a political figure in this Arena for a few years, I've found that sometimes you need to speak with a pen as well as your blade. You've obviously done well with your pen, I'd like to see if you are just as sharp with a bladed weapon.
However, there are a few problems within your "issuance" of challenge. Firstly, I hate to disappoint you so, but if you had done your research and seen some of the things I've said or done in previous reigns, you'll see that I've NEVER and I do mean never, had anyone fight ANY of my battles for me. You challenge me, you'll get me in the ring ask around, someone will tell you. I apologize to any of the Renegades who felt
that they would get a chance to Champion the Warlord against the Overlord because of what he thought was going to happen, but you won't. (Anyway, it is your own fault for being so naive as to not know my political stances, I understand the Warlord's not knowing, but as a Baron if you believe something that has never happened, and you don't know the stances of your colleagues, well ... may your gods help you.)
Secondly, Warlord, for one who seems to allegedly only duel sub-par duelists, you seem quite bent on thinking that you are the cock of the walk so to speak. However, I would feel that way too if I was fighting under the same circumstances. This may be a misunderstanding on my part, so as you have done I will refrain from "passing judgement" at this time.
Lastly, it seems you may have met me once but you certainly had me mistaken for someone else, which is why I spoke to you this weekend. Or maybe you didn't as all of this propaganda you are spreading concerning your challenge never reached my doorstep in the challenge letter and I came to the boards to read it. Why this withholding Warlord, say what you mean and mean what you say, man.
I will not keep you waiting as my schedule is unusually clear at this time in the year, but I have an Opal to defend this week and when and if your challenge is validated, I will begin to set my sights upon the particulars after the more pressing matter is dealt with. Until then, Bona fortunes Warlord Kaene.
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Baron of the First
Okizeme= Wake up. It's time to die!
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Current Baron of the First
~Defender of the Blue Opal, IceDancer
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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 00:16:02 EDT
So, what was Dae's point? I seemed to have missed it in somewhere in between the drivel and whine.
- Starke
Date: 06 Aug 2001 00:16:02 EDT
So, what was Dae's point? I seemed to have missed it in somewhere in between the drivel and whine.
- Starke
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From: daedragonsblade@aol.com (Dae Dragonsblade)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 13:07:44 EDT
>So, what was Dae's point? I seemed to have missed it in somewhere in between
>the drivel and whine.
>
Starke,
It would also help if you were able to read. Let me break it down for you (get someone to read it aloud for if need be):
1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
2. The Warlord and his ego trip are chock full of incorrect comments, I corrected them.
You can look for the last one if you
want in his post. Have a nice day.
Okizeme= Wake up. It's time to die!
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Current Baron of the First
~Defender of the Blue Opal, IceDancer
Date: 06 Aug 2001 13:07:44 EDT
>So, what was Dae's point? I seemed to have missed it in somewhere in between
>the drivel and whine.
>
Starke,
It would also help if you were able to read. Let me break it down for you (get someone to read it aloud for if need be):
1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
2. The Warlord and his ego trip are chock full of incorrect comments, I corrected them.
You can look for the last one if you
want in his post. Have a nice day.
Okizeme= Wake up. It's time to die!
~Daelin Dragonsblade
~Current Baron of the First
~Defender of the Blue Opal, IceDancer
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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:24:07 EDT
>1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
So?
>2. The Warlord and his ego trip are chock full of incorrect comments, I
>corrected them.
Did you? I don't think you did, obviously.
- Starke
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:24:07 EDT
>1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
So?
>2. The Warlord and his ego trip are chock full of incorrect comments, I
>corrected them.
Did you? I don't think you did, obviously.
- Starke
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From: araneg@aol.com (Arane G)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:51:08 EDT
Dae's point, Drey, is that this challenger obviously did not take the time to look into Dae's stances on this issue before pressing this challenge against him.
By strongly suggesting in his open letter for renegade barons to step in against my husband should Dae ask for the test, this challenger made it seem like Cletus and Dae had already decided to use it against him.
Anyone that knows Dae knows how strong his feelings are against the use of the test. Anyone that knows my husband knows how much he respects Dae's feelings on the subject.
Arane Ganderfald
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:51:08 EDT
Dae's point, Drey, is that this challenger obviously did not take the time to look into Dae's stances on this issue before pressing this challenge against him.
By strongly suggesting in his open letter for renegade barons to step in against my husband should Dae ask for the test, this challenger made it seem like Cletus and Dae had already decided to use it against him.
Anyone that knows Dae knows how strong his feelings are against the use of the test. Anyone that knows my husband knows how much he respects Dae's feelings on the subject.
Arane Ganderfald
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From: verceterixfavre@aol.com (Verceterix Favre)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:57:43 EDT
>1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
Actually, that isn't your call. It's the Overlord's. So to insult people for thinking there may be an intervention is pointless. It's not in your control, so you have no power in whether the Overlord steps in or not.
-Rix
Date: 06 Aug 2001 17:57:43 EDT
>1. I'm not Testing, you'd be stupid to think that I would since I never do.
Actually, that isn't your call. It's the Overlord's. So to insult people for thinking there may be an intervention is pointless. It's not in your control, so you have no power in whether the Overlord steps in or not.
-Rix
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From: cassiusmaxim@aol.com (Cassius Maxim)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 18:28:49 EDT
"Actually, that isn't your call. It's the Overlord's. So to insult people for
thinking there may be an intervention is pointless. It's not in your control,
so you have no power in whether the Overlord steps in or not.
-Rix"
This is true, but one should remember that the Overlord is known for being anti-Test, as is the Baron. One should also remember that it usually is not politically wise for an Overlord to Intercede against a Loyal Baron's wishes, as an incident involving Taylara Tyree about a year ago demonstrated.
Cassius Gaius Maximius
Baron of the Tenth
Date: 06 Aug 2001 18:28:49 EDT
"Actually, that isn't your call. It's the Overlord's. So to insult people for
thinking there may be an intervention is pointless. It's not in your control,
so you have no power in whether the Overlord steps in or not.
-Rix"
This is true, but one should remember that the Overlord is known for being anti-Test, as is the Baron. One should also remember that it usually is not politically wise for an Overlord to Intercede against a Loyal Baron's wishes, as an incident involving Taylara Tyree about a year ago demonstrated.
Cassius Gaius Maximius
Baron of the Tenth
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From: cletusgandrfald@aol.com (Cletus Gandrfald)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 19:20:40 EDT
Should I interceed on Daelin's behalf it will only be by his wishes.
Though the rules may state it is my decision to interceed or not, I prefer to let the Baron make the final decision.
As for the matter at hand, Daelin, do what you do best and knock this fool to the ground.
Cletus Ganderfald
Date: 06 Aug 2001 19:20:40 EDT
Should I interceed on Daelin's behalf it will only be by his wishes.
Though the rules may state it is my decision to interceed or not, I prefer to let the Baron make the final decision.
As for the matter at hand, Daelin, do what you do best and knock this fool to the ground.
Cletus Ganderfald
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From: karenwilder@aol.com (Karen Wilder)
Date: 06 Aug 2001 22:36:56 EDT
Fer an Overlord who's stance is "Anti-Test", I seem tae recall him usin' it.
It don't matter tae me who th' challenger be or who be challenged. Ifin the Overlord steps in, I intend tae step in as well.
Lady Karen Wilder
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Date: 06 Aug 2001 22:36:56 EDT
Fer an Overlord who's stance is "Anti-Test", I seem tae recall him usin' it.
It don't matter tae me who th' challenger be or who be challenged. Ifin the Overlord steps in, I intend tae step in as well.
Lady Karen Wilder
Knight Templar
Renegade Baroness of the Fourth