Lords of Creation: Dischord of Harmony [IC]

[ChrisClark13]

Issomi sighs in exasperation.
"I meant fearsome to the mortals, you poltroon. Something large, with great claws and teeth, that could crush those of mortal form beneath its mighty fatness. Sound familiar?"

Arrus said nothing for a while then replied. Be careful what you wish for then. He then adjusted his body so that Issomi's head was under his chest and thus any words Issomi tried to speak would be muffled and incomprehensible.

[Lady Serpentine]

"They are not bound by the laws Vetasz made, for they did not agree to them," Kansheri snarled, baring her steel fangs at the Topaz Troll. "Nor was it settled that they apply to deities at all, and I would object most strongly to their doing so unless the deity wishes it.

And if my own blood is fool enough to attack another because they claim that a species they have no right to is under their protection from harm, without permission from, and, in fact, against the wishes of, the creator of said species, then they have brought whatever consequences follow on their own head.

This alone would be enough to earn Vetasz my ire, but there were other consequences to his actions as well; by hunting down Issomi when he had no right to, he brought my daughter's mind very near breaking, and that is not something I will forgive!

Now, will you stand aside and allow me to settle my own disputes, or must I remove you first?"

[Xondoure]

Battle of the Gods

"I am ending this." Osramus stepped through the portal, allowing the sun's brilliance to shine through framing him in silhouette above the other gods. His words burned into Volk and Issomi's thoughts. "I thought I told you to run."

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Barrabus

Barrabus refused to move, his Troll form growing larger, blocking Vetasz from Kansher's sight, and his rich Topaz voice booming in reproach. "I speak not of those laws, I speak of Justice!

You make assumptions about a situation none of us were present to see, and you defend those who would strike down your kin for daring to stand for what he felt was right.

You do not defend your blood who attacks those who stand outside our court, but you would strike at one of our own for pursuing those who did so grievous a harm to one of our own, and what's worse, you would strike out against one who had no influence on those events which drive you to anger.

Where is your rage for your sister who went after a fellow Courtier, who's own actions were directly responsible for the tragedy for which you seek redress. Does your newborn nephew hold full responsibility for his every action, but your sister the Witch Queen absolved of her own part in these events?

You speak of rights. By what right did those outside the court cut down one of our own. By what right did Melaira rush to attack he who sought redress for this heinous act. By what right do you lay blame at Vetasz' feet? Do you strike blindly merely because you dislike him? Do you side with your sister in this matter because she seems to side with you? What do you stand for Mercurial? By what right do you determine what is right, and what is wrong?"

[Dimonite]

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Arrus said nothing for a while then replied. Be careful what you wish for then. He then adjusted his body so that Issomi's head was under his chest and thus any words Issomi tried to speak would be muffled and incomprehensible.

Since Issomi could no longer speak in the conventional sense, he simply willed his words into being.
"Yeah, because covering my mouth is going to stop me speaking. I'm a GOD, you idiot. I'll be quiet when I WANT to be."

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Battle of the Gods

"I am ending this." Osramus stepped through the portal, allowing the sun's brilliance to shine through framing him in silhouette above the other gods. His words burned into Volk and Issomi's thoughts. "I thought I told you to run."

Issomi's thoughts blared back at the Sun God:
"We DID run, ya moron! Are we at the sun anymore? Does this look like your throne room to you? I was followed and attacked by an authority that I did not recognize - and I had every right to fight back. Get off your high horse, you big, glowing ponce.

[Saidoro]

The heart of the sun
While I do not blame Volk for defending himself I do hold him accountable for engineering the situation in which such was the only option. As recompense I will accept ownership over the remaining free humans. He clearly has no idea what to do with them anyway with the way he has been wasting their lives.

An Empty Coastline
The shard at the coastline began glowing with power, providing a clear signal as to its location.

The Ruined Village
Rasoto's original form rallied the Risen Guardians and the remaining villagers. The latter he instructs to make for the new light in the sky. The former he splits into a number of teams, the first is to escort the villagers in their journey while the rest are to search for other villages and lead them to the light as well.

[Elricaltovilla]

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HP: 24 -3 again 21/30

Volk laid down on the ground for a few moments, chain stuck in him. Then he ripped it out of his body, jumped to his feet and laughed.I FEAR NOTHING FOR I AM FEAR INCARNATE!!!

He charged, slamming right into the enemy god's shield, aiming to knock him back hard.

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Attack: (2d6)[5]
Defense: (7d6)[27]
HP:19/60

Vetasz caught Volk on the spiked shield and whipped the chain around the outside to wrap around the wolf lord's throat.

I HAVE HEARD ENOUGH OF YOUR BABBLING PUP! I AM NOT HERE TO SCARE YOU, I AM HERE TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR YOUR BETRAYAL! DO YOU THINK THAT I WILL ALLOW YOU TO HARM AN ALLY? THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU TO FEAR. I WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT I PLAN ON DOING WITH YOU, CUR.

[Xondoure]

"I suppose I should have specified." Osramus hand pointed down at the strangled god and pulled. Issomi's form was made insubstantial for the briefest of moments, slithering out of Arrus' grip only to find itself drawn into the vice like grip of Osramus' grasp. "I never advised you to stop" His leg shot up and came crashing down slamming Issomi into the ground. As he did so golden words echoed throughout the thoughts of all members of the Godly Court.

Join us and end this conflict.

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First off, if the drawing Issomi towards him in smoke form is too much I can change that. It was set up for using this grab.

[HalfTangible]

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Vetasz caught Volk on the spiked shield and whipped the chain around the outside to wrap around the wolf lord's throat.

I HAVE HEARD ENOUGH OF YOUR BABBLING PUP! I AM NOT HERE TO SCARE YOU, I AM HERE TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR YOUR BETRAYAL! DO YOU THINK THAT I WILL ALLOW YOU TO HARM AN ALLY? THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU TO FEAR. I WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT I PLAN ON DOING WITH YOU, CUR.

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Attack: (7d6)[30]
Defense: (1d6)[1]
HP: 19/30 (no damage this round - 5 and 5. 2 damage minimum, so down from 21 to 19)

Volk suddenly shifted quickly between his two forms - the spiked chain was pushed back, digging into the neck of the wolf, before the human form's smaller neck suddenly reappeared, just in time for Volk to duck under and swing his chainaxe at the law god.

By the creator HIMSELF, you like to hear yourself talk!!

[Novaix]

First Battle of the Gods
Orion followed Osramus onto the battlefield, a sword made of purest light forming in his hand. "God damnit, you guys, why couldn't you all leave each other alone IN PEACE!?" The star god rapidly twirled the sword several times in his hand as he chose his target, electing to point the sharp, thin blade towards Volk - the sun god was already handling Issomi, after all. Making sure to use non-lethal force so that they could peacefully resolve this afterwards, Orion flicked the sword in a manner reminiscent of the recoil of a gun, more symmetrically-shaped blades launching themselves towards Volk, disappearing once they stopped moving, one way or another.

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Create Relic: Stella Lux Arsenal. A sword made out of light identical to Orion's hair, the Lux Arsenal is not only capable of cutting through defenses with ease, but it can also create, fire, and then manipulate projectiles made out of light, adding 1 dice to attack. It is DEFINITELY not a katana. -4AP
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Attack: (6d6)[18]
HP: 20/20

[Mynxae]

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[Elfwilds]

Just as the Sea Elf finishes speaking, a tiger leaps from a nearby rooftop, landing just in front of the Sea Elves, shifting into a dark-skinned elf with golden hair, wearing Sarghress-leather pants, and a jacket lined with Barghest fur, as he does.

"That would be me. Aen Vale, leader of the Tiger Line, at least in this section of the city. Though you'll have to talk to most of the other Lines individually. And don't even bother looking for someone you can talk to who has more authority; there isn't anyone."

"Greetings, Aen Vale. I am Tyris. So there is no leader among your people? Hmm... Could you please direct me to the leaders of the other Lines?" queried Tyris.

First Battle of the Gods

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"I suppose I should have specified." Osramus hand pointed down at the strangled god and pulled. Issomi's form was made insubstantial for the briefest of moments, slithering out of Arrus' grip only to find itself drawn into the vice like grip of Osramus' grasp. "I never advised you to stop" His leg shot up and came crashing down slamming Issomi into the ground. As he did so golden words echoed throughout the thoughts of all members of the Godly Court.

Join us and end this conflict.

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First off, if the drawing Issomi towards him in smoke form is too much I can change that. It was set up for using this grab.

Joika arrived with a burst of water showering itself over the inhabitants, herself upon a great steed, her first Sea Serpent by the name of Tyrika. "I have come, as you wished Osramus" said Joika, her eyes narrowing at Issomi as Tyrika flicked his tail at Issomi, aiming at his face as he breathed superheated steam at his legs, hoping he would crumble, but protecting Osramus as he did so.

Meanwhile, Joika jumped off of Tyrika and manipulated her slightly liquefied form, her arm becoming a watery whip that was swung at Issomi, constricting his chest. "You shall face retribution, you scum!" shouted Joika.

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Attack: (4d6)[12]
Defense: (4d6)[15]
HP: 20.

[ChrisClark13]

First Battle of the Gods

Arrus rose up and looked around at the fighting and growled. The fight was beyond making sense at this point. He let out a mighty roar that dwarfed the sounds that anyone else was trying to make.

In the silence followed he spoke, growling. "This fight has lost it's meaning. No one even knows why we are fighting or who we are supposed to be fighting against. We must stop fighting and be reasonable about this, but I see that everyone else is more than happy to keep fighting so it falls to me to restore order. We will hold court here and now everyone who has suffered grievances line up on my right and you will be heard one at a time. When you have all been heard I, and anyone else who wishes to restore order, will decide upon an appropriate courses of action and punishments if need be."

[Dimonite]

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Defense: (2d6)[5]
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Issomi, crushed by the water of Joika's attack after Orasmus forcefully slammed him into the ground, is suddenly still.

[Elricaltovilla]

First Battle of the Gods

Vetasz watched as the energy blades struck Volk, and he drew his shield back, then whipped it forward so that the bottom spikes struck the god a final blow.

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Attack: (2d6)[6]
Defense: (7d6)[24]
HP: 19/60

[ChrisClark13]

First Battle of the Gods

Vetasz watched as the energy blades struck Volk, and he drew his shield back, then whipped it forward so that the bottom spikes struck the god a final blow.

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HP: 19/60

Arrus growls at Vetasz. "Are you quite done yet?

[Elricaltovilla]

NOW THAT THE TRAITOR VOLK, AND THE MURDERER ISSOMI ARE SUBDUED THE COURT CAN COMMENCE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. HAD VOLK BEEN ALLOWED TO RETAIN CONCIOUSNESS, HE COULD HAVE USED HIS DIVINE POWER TO INTERFERE WITH THE PROCEEDINGS.

BUT NO, I AM NEVER DONE SO LONG AS CORRUPTION RETAINS ITS HOLD UPON THE WORLD. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE I CAN AFFORD TO REST UNTIL THE PROCEEDINGS ARE COMPLETE.

Vetasz unstrapped the Shield of the Sufferer and placed it, standing up, on the ground. He undid a latch on the inside of the shield and the shield had transformed itself into a chair. The Divine Warden sat on it, and took a moment to wipe the ichor from his face with a pristine white kercheif.

[HalfTangible]

NOW THAT THE TRAITOR VOLK, AND THE MURDERER ISSOMI ARE SUBDUED THE COURT CAN COMMENCE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. HAD VOLK BEEN ALLOWED TO RETAIN CONCIOUSNESS, HE COULD HAVE USED HIS DIVINE POWER TO INTERFERE WITH THE PROCEEDINGS.

BUT NO, I AM NEVER DONE SO LONG AS CORRUPTION RETAINS ITS HOLD UPON THE WORLD. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE I CAN AFFORD TO REST UNTIL THE PROCEEDINGS ARE COMPLETE.

Vetasz unstrapped the Shield of the Sufferer and placed it, standing up, on the ground. He undid a latch on the inside of the shield and the shield had transformed itself into a chair. The Divine Warden sat on it, and took a moment to wipe the ichor from his face with a pristine white kercheif.

Traitor? Unconscious? This time, Secret flew towards Vetasz's head, having taken the form of a chakram. It embedded itself exactly half an inch away from Vetasz's head. That would be funny if it wasn't so stupid.

Volk was on the ground, glaring up at the divine warden with a maniacal grin on his face. You're not getting off scot-free for hurting her, you son of a bitch~ It would've sounded threatening if he wasn't speaking in a happy-go-lucky tone that just showed off his insanity.

[Lady Serpentine]

Barrabus

Barrabus refused to move, his Troll form growing larger, blocking Vetasz from Kansher's sight, and his rich Topaz voice booming in reproach. "I speak not of those laws, I speak of Justice!

You make assumptions about a situation none of us were present to see, and you defend those who would strike down your kin for daring to stand for what he felt was right.

You do not defend your blood who attacks those who stand outside our court, but you would strike at one of our own for pursuing those who did so grievous a harm to one of our own, and what's worse, you would strike out against one who had no influence on those events which drive you to anger.

Where is your rage for your sister who went after a fellow Courtier, who's own actions were directly responsible for the tragedy for which you seek redress. Does your newborn nephew hold full responsibility for his every action, but your sister the Witch Queen absolved of her own part in these events?

You speak of rights. By what right did those outside the court cut down one of our own. By what right did Melaira rush to attack he who sought redress for this heinous act. By what right do you lay blame at Vetasz' feet? Do you strike blindly merely because you dislike him? Do you side with your sister in this matter because she seems to side with you? What do you stand for Mercurial? By what right do you determine what is right, and what is wrong?"

"The right of creator, in this case. Volk had the right to do as he pleased to his creations, and chose to allow Issomi to slaughter them. If my son objected, he should have spoken to Volk, Issomi, or both, in order to stop it. He did not; he attacked Issomi, and tried to claim all of humanity as his own. As such, they were in the right to defend themselves, and Volk to protect his creation as well.

This means that Vetasz was in the wrong for attacking Issomi, and Melaira was defending him from said wrongful attack. Nor does it matter that she was fighting a member of our Court, since he was in the wrong, and none of us ever agreed not to, nor were we even informed that such is now apparently a crime, a thing at least half the court would object to most vehemently.

And as for having no influence on the events, had Vetasz not attacked Issomi when he should not have, and then not only refused to cease his unjustified attacks, but went after Melaira for attempting to prevent him from binding Issomi when he should not have tried to in the first place, Ceryna would never have been drawn in by the harm to her mother, so it is very much his fault that she was!"

As she waited for Barabus's response, she reached out with her mind, seeking for Joika, and, if her sister could be found, and was willing to listen, sending her a message.

"Sister, I need aid! I know not if it will come to blows between myself and this... Gemling... but I feel your presence would be beneficial."

[Novaix]

First Trial of the Gods
"Excuse me, Arrus, but I will have it on the record that my goal has always been a fair trial, much like Vetasz." Orion sheathed his glowing blade at his back, sitting in midair, giving an approving nod towards the warden. "I believe we should have all the gods attending, in the interest of fairness. Osramus, would you be so kind? You are our leader, after all."

[Ruse]

First Trial of the Gods

While watching the interesting turn of events at the Sun, Illu glances over at the 2 dragon eggs set aside for the members of the council. Without a second thought, Illu glides over to the eggs and quietly replaces one of the eggs with a large spider egg. After some contemplation, Illu giggles under his breath and and sets down the large spider egg in place of the dragon egg. A quick nudge and the Dragon egg dissapears into his own plane for further investigation. 'What magnificent beasts these Dragons are.' It is almost a shame this one will not go to it's rightful owner.
Illu then begins to watch the trial.

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[Xondoure]

Trial of the Gods

"Kansheri, Barrabus, we should discuss such matters as a group. Vastesz, gather the defeated and bring them to the sun. There they, as well as all members of this conflict shall be judged for their actions."

[Lady Serpentine]

"Go jump through a cliff, Osramus. This is a private matter, and I will not have you interfering; you have no right, by your own words when I joined, to command me, and if you dislike that you are not our ruler, I suspect that I and my sisters will be leaving," Kansheri snapped, twisting her head around backwards to glare at him as she spoke.

[Xondoure]

"If you have no intent of cooperating with anyone other than your sisters, I feel forced to ask what you thought this alliance meant. To be part of this court means you must be willing to listen to the opinions of its members, and strive to reach common ground. Otherwise we are nothing but selfish beings driven only by our own egos with nothing to guide us. Through cooperation we better understand the world and each other."

[HalfTangible]

"Go jump through a cliff, Osramus. This is a private matter, and I will not have you interfering; you have no right, by your own words when I joined, to command me, and if you dislike that you are not our ruler, I suspect that I and my sisters will be leaving," Kansheri snapped, twisting her head around backwards to glare at him as she spoke.

Can I leave with ya? I'm being put on trial by this group because Vest******* over there attacked my Queen and called me a traitor even though I never joined up with any stupid-ass pantheon to begin with.

Also, I can't walk.

And could you throw me Secret? Seriously, you DON'T wanna keep her. If I don't feed her every time she transforms she'll try to stab whoever's carrying her around at the time in their sleep.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Barrabus, Trial of the Gods

Nodding as Osramus spoke, Barrabus moved to join him and his fellow gods, turning to Kansheri. "I agree with Osramus in these matters. You would do well to recognize the legitimacy of other views beyond your own. I will strive to understand your perspective, but you must be willing to work with us as well. We are not your rulers, but we are all members of this Court. You and your sister Melaira have shown a singular inability to consider the views of anyone but yourselves. I would hate to see such a trend continue. Such unreasoning animosity can only end in bloodshed, and I would hate to see the all the divines fall to such petty violence, especially over these most petty of violent gods." he spoke this last as he gestured to the two subdued gods.

[ChrisClark13]

"Go jump through a cliff, Osramus. This is a private matter, and I will not have you interfering; you have no right, by your own words when I joined, to command me, and if you dislike that you are not our ruler, I suspect that I and my sisters will be leaving," Kansheri snapped, twisting her head around backwards to glare at him as she spoke.

Arrus then spoke, "Do not be so hasty to leave, if you and your sisters do not come. Issomi and Volk will have no one but themselves to testify in their defenses. I would also rather that you and your sisters settle their grievances now instead of letting them fester. There aren't even any rules that have been set over the Court yet, nor have the rights of Gods over their Creations been officially established. This Trial seeks not to punish Issomi and Volk for breaking non-existent laws, but primarily to punish them for their murder of Rasotos and the grief they caused your sister Joika. Now come if you wish to see justice and retribution be served to those who need it."

[Lady Serpentine]

"If you have no intent of cooperating with anyone other than your sisters, I feel forced to ask what you thought this alliance meant. To be part of this court means you must be willing to listen to the opinions of its members, and strive to reach common ground. Otherwise we are nothing but selfish beings driven only by our own egos with nothing to guide us. Through cooperation we better understand the world and each other."

"I will cooperate with those not my sisters, and listen to their opinions. But I do not take commands from you, or any, unless I choose to give them that authority, and I have not done so in your case.

Is that clear, Osramus?"

Can I leave with ya? I'm being put on trial by this group because Vest******* over there attacked my Queen and called me a traitor even though I never joined up with any stupid-ass pantheon to begin with.

Also, I can't walk.

"If you wish, and we go, I am willing to allow you to come with us, and will carry you if I must. So long as Joika does not object, that is. Melaira may value you most highly, but I doubt that she will be too angered with me if I do not take you, and I will not risk a split with Joika for that.

Does this seem fair, Bleeding One?"

As her words ended, three new faces formed, so that she could look at each deity she spoke to without difficulty, and sigh escaped all four of her mouths.

"I recognize that other views are valid, Gemling. I simply will not be ordered to do things by those I do not accept as being in authority over me. If you object to that, then I do not care to hear the rest of what you have to say; otherwise, I will listen to your arguments yet again, and see if they are mor convincing this time.

And, O Master of the Scale and Wing, what makes killing a crime, if not that it is agreed to be one? I agree that restrictions must be placed upon it, of course, but I will not stand for justice being chosen on the whim of a tyrant, as seems to be the plan here.

Besides which, you speak of punishment already. Yet how can we choose a punishment when we have not yet determined that they have committed a crime? Have we some evidence either way, at least? I would not accept their words on the matter, or Rasotos's, for both may have reason to lie, at least not without something to confirm their stories. But we must, if this is truly to dispense justice, assume that they are innocent without that, for, while if they truly did kill him wrongfully, it would be unjust for them to walk free, it would be far more so that others who have done no crime be punished as though they have, simply because they cannot prove they did not."

[HalfTangible]

"I will cooperate with those not my sisters, and listen to their opinions. But I do not take commands from you, or any, unless I choose to give them that authority, and I have not done so in your case.

Is that clear, Osramus?"



"If you wish, and we go, I am willing to allow you to come with us, and will carry you if I must. So long as Joika does not object, that is. Melaira may value you most highly, but I doubt that she will be too angered with me if I do not take you, and I will not risk a split with Joika for that.

Does this seem fair, Bleeding One?"

Volk stared at her. ...You might as well have said "screw you, imma let you dai" but sure, you can wait for Joika's word.[/quote]

As her words ended, three new faces formed, so that she could look at each deity she spoke to without difficulty, and sigh escaped all four of her mouths.

"I recognize that other views are valid, Gemling. I simply will not be ordered to do things by those I do not accept as being in authority over me. If you object to that, then I do not care to hear the rest of what you have to say; otherwise, I will listen to your arguments yet again, and see if they are mor convincing this time.

And, O Master of the Scale and Wing, what makes killing a crime, if not that it is agreed to be one? I agree that restrictions must be placed upon it, of course, but I will not stand for justice being chosen on the whim of a tyrant, as seems to be the plan here.

Besides which, you speak of punishment already. Yet how can we choose a punishment when we have not yet determined that they have committed a crime? Have we some evidence either way, at least? I would not accept their words on the matter, or Rasotos's, for both may have reason to lie, at least not without something to confirm their stories. But we must, if this is truly to dispense justice, assume that they are innocent without that, for, while if they truly did kill him wrongfully, it would be unjust for them to walk free, it would be far more so that others who have done no crime be punished as though they have, simply because they cannot prove they did not."

Woohoo! Preach it!

[Xondoure]

"I did not issue you a command Kansheri. All I did was suggest that you and Barrabus discuss the morality of your actions, and those of others in a place where all of us can have our voices heard." Osramus finished.

[Lady Serpentine]

"I know just how unlikely it is that Joika would not say to let you die, Hound, and I am sorry. I am actually rather fond of you; were it merely choosing to take you with me or leaving you to stay, you would be welcome. But you mean less to me than my sister does, so if it is a choice between your death or imprisonment and losing Joika, I will choose the former, and I have enough respect for you to tell you that.

And Osramus, if that was not meant as an order, perhaps you should make it more clear in the future when you make requests or suggestions. What you said was phrased and spoken in such a way that not interpreting it as a command was nigh-impossible."