Stories of Arsoni, chapter 1.-negotiations

[alexeduardo]

Nah, the king is right here.
We can discuss the deal here.



he turns and takes a bow

His majesty the holy Czar of the mountains.

at your service

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The were smiles a wolfish grin, and bows in turn. Frederick Jalias II at your service. Now, to the issue at hand. The nation whom I speak for, the Romano Imperiat, is currently in the process of laying claim to a large area previously known as the Schwerzen Empire. We hope to conquer this land before anyone else can get a foothold strong enough to dislodge us, and for that we need soldiers. We would like you to be some of those soldiers. We're willing to pay well, and some land will be ceded to you, either independently, or you can settle in the name of the Imperiat, whichever you like.

[alexeduardo]

Yes, that is quite an offer, considering that it was the Schwerzen humans who originally destroyed our homeland.


Will you be willing to cede the northern mountains and to give us some of you mechanical horses and bears?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Werewolf pauses to consider this, though much of his mind is still made up, but he doesn't let it show. We will give you much of the mountains, provided we are allowed access to a number of mines located along it. Also, we will give you some of our mechanical horses on loan, in exchange for your services. Despite the name they will be yours to keep, though please ask us before trying to find out what makes them tick, if for no other reason that they can be dangerous to take apart. As for the mechanical bears, What do you mean by that?

[alexeduardo]

The Werewolf pauses to consider this, though much of his mind is still made up, but he doesn't let it show. We will give you much of the mountains, provided we are allowed access to a number of mines located along it. Also, we will give you some of our mechanical horses on loan, in exchange for your services. Despite the name they will be yours to keep, though please ask us before trying to find out what makes them tick, if for no other reason that they can be dangerous to take apart. As for the mechanical bears, What do you mean by that?

Well, the locals tell stories of mighty warriors made out of steel and iron, we were wondering if you could provide theri services

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Werewolf thought a bit more You speak of the Ferrumilitis, most likely the Ferrumvir soldiers. If you fight with us, they will be at your side. We would be loath to part with such valuable machines, but you could call on us to aid you in your endeavors, and we would bring them with us.

[alexeduardo]

The Werewolf thought a bit more You speak of the Ferrumilitis, most likely the Ferrumvir soldiers. If you fight with us, they will be at your side. We would be loath to part with such valuable machines, but you could call on us to aid you in your endeavors, and we would bring them with us.

The Czar turns to the wolfman, completely serious

is this a honorable endeavour?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Silver haired turned to him quizzically. The Conquest? Well, yes. Recently the Schwerzen empire fell into chaos, many factions vie for control, and there is much suffering. We shall establish order and law once again, all those conquered will be treated fairly, the same as anyone else in the Imperiat, they will be treated well, like citizens, and they will prosper.

[alexeduardo]

Will we be remain sovereign after the invasion is over?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Will we be remain sovereign after the invasion is over?

If you wish then yes. We honor our deals, and you will remain your nation if you so wish.

[alexeduardo]

If you wish then yes. We honor our deals, and you will remain your nation if you so wish.

Do you swear it upon your life?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Werewolf, though tiring of this, answers honestly. Yes, upon my life and my faith in Rominar that it is so.

[alexeduardo]

The Werewolf, though tiring of this, answers honestly. Yes, upon my life and my faith in Rominar that it is so.

the king then makes a hand signal and a troll comes out of nowhere and throws one of the assistants to the streets.

let's see then

A young kinght wannabe runs towards him, a shield on one hand and a tomahawk on the other

[Lord_Asmodeus]

(OOC: You mean one of the dudes who came with the ambassador?)

[alexeduardo]

(OOC: You mean one of the dudes who came with the ambassador?)

((YEAH, SHOW YOUR WORTH))

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The soldier, a powerfully built, black-furred werewolf, snarled and ripped his sword out of its scabbard. He'd dropped into a low crouch, and when the troll was near enough he swept the sword out, blocking the trolls sword. His claws came around and ripped into the trolls head, and his powerful jaws latched onto his throat, and clamped down as he pulled his head back with a jerk.

[alexeduardo]

good.

I do hope you guys regenarate,
we don't trust fragiles

he says this as he shoots the one on the streets with a handgun

oh, and yes, we got some of these froma bandit castle.

let's just say we thought they'd be of more use here

[Lord_Asmodeus]

(wait, do you shoot my soldier or your guy?)

[alexeduardo]

(wait, do you shoot my soldier or your guy?)

((your soldier.
we dont trust those who cannot recover))

[Lord_Asmodeus]

((your soldier.
we dont trust those who cannot recover))

(You trusted Seniholm readily enough without killing them first)

[alexeduardo]

(You trusted Seniholm readily enough without killing them first)

you want a deal or not? my people were tricked once, we're not being used so evily again

[Lord_Asmodeus]

you want a deal or not? my people were tricked once, we're not being used so evily again

Tricked? Evily? What did Seniholm do, use your people to slaughter eachother? And anyway, that wasn't IC.

[alexeduardo]

Tricked? Evily? What did Seniholm do, use your people to slaughter eachother? And anyway, that wasn't IC.

well, dodge the shot if you dont want to take one for the manzanos then!

[Lord_Asmodeus]

As the Manzanos king goes to shoot the gun, the ambassadors hand reaches out and grabs the pistol. He flexes his claws and the gun shatters in his hand. Your kind are more fragile than you might think. Will you fight for us or not. I have given you my word, sworn on my life, and yet you demand that we be as your people? If you don't want to help us, say so, so I can stop wasting my time here, and find someone reasonable to negotiate with. Maybe my word doesn't mean anything to you, but it does to me.

[alexeduardo]

As the Manzanos king goes to shoot the gun, the ambassadors hand reaches out and grabs the pistol. He flexes his claws and the gun shatters in his hand. Your kind are more fragile than you might think. Will you fight for us or not. I have given you my word, sworn on my life, and yet you demand that we be as your people? If you don't want to help us, say so, so I can stop wasting my time here, and find someone reasonable to negotiate with. Maybe my word doesn't mean anything to you, but it does to me.

I shall discuss it with the elders. I might be king, but they will always come before to my people.

now, will you be staying for the knighting ceremony?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Werewolf nods. If we may be so blessed. and on that note he smiles in an altogether friendly manner.

[alexeduardo]

The Werewolf nods. If we may be so blessed. and on that note he smiles in an altogether friendly manner.

Come then

the king guides them through a suspendd bridge that connects all towers.
After a while, they reach an old amphitheatre, were a young troll is being whiped in the back and in the face by four chanting old trolls as tambors slowly roar

Yes, I remember this day very well...

then both arms are cut off and in their place the elder manzanos place a long warknife ans a tomahawk

his arms shall regrow as weapons now...

he then recieves a new warpaint and turns to face the people.

wild cheers ensue and then a violin starts playing.
the king takes off his shirt

now, will you gentlemen partake in the dancing ritual?

he puts his shoes on

it's good excersise

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Some of the Weres join in, but others hang back.

[alexeduardo]

the manzano dance is a mix of riverdance and generic circle-dancing

it goes on for about five hours until the violinist falls down, exhausted
now, would you like me to accompany you to your castle?

[Lord_Asmodeus]

The Ambassador inclines his head respectfully. If you wish