BOOOM!!!!!!!!

BAD FURRY SHOWS UP !!!!

EVERYONE LOSSES ALL THERE TANKS FOR 2 ROUNDS AND CAN NOT CALL IN ANY SUPPORT !!!

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY AV YOU DIE !!!

IF YOU HAVE ONLY AV AND NO TANK REMOVE 5 MEN FROM YOUR PARTY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MORE THEN 5 YOU DIED !!

OOC Bad Furry? Frakk! I go on other threads so rarely I forgot that guy even existed. Anywho, Xavier, I'd say your description was pretty damn close to what I imagined, though maybe you want to dial back on the pearls a little bit? Gold weapons on the wall do seem appropriate; I wouldn't have thought of gold myself.

Vyzion, as for your tree question I'm not sure what best suits Venezzia. My first thought was an Oak for the shipbuilding but that tree is decidedly English. Next thought was the Olive, but that thing's really quite weedy. Perhaps a Cypress tree, but as to why, I have no clue.
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Panic flashed across Alixenus' face as Sandromin began speaking. He tried to subtly indicate to the Sandman to briefly disappear. Meanwhile he was still holding a conversation with Xavier.
"Grand Liberator, perhaps you didn't hear whilst you were reading that hefty tome, but a technology sharing agreement was already discussed. Around noon I think it was. If the proposal goes through everyone will be sharing their knowledge: you won't need a private alliance for that."

Xavier looked somewhat vexed at this information, but then the collective's ambassador began replaying the conversation in question, which startled all present. Once he realised that the ambassador wasn't possessed or broken, Alixenus walked over to a small mahogany table to refill his Glass.

"Secondly Xavier, my title is Interim Administrator, emphasis on interim. I'm not seizing power nor changing Venezzia's government, I'm just changing who is in power. Politics is a game for the deceitful and greedy, it's on the open seas and city walls where I belong. Can you name even one trait that would make me suitable for running for Doge?"
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At the same time, hastily printed wanted posters were being nailed to the doors of Pubs, to street corners and Herald's posts throughout the city. A tipsy Venezzian butcher, upon exiting the free house turned stumbled across one and paused to read it.

"To the attentions of the people of the City.
Wanted: The Green Witch. Responds to the name of Natyli
Escaped this evening past from the custody of the City.
Hath committed crimes against both the City and our Glorious Republic.
May be in the company of other Green men. These are not to be harmed.
She is to be brought to the Council complex alive for the reward of ONE TALENT's weight of GOLD"

OOC: In this case a Talent is equivalent to 57lbs.

The Collective ambassador politely interrupted. "We have no experience augmenting organic life, and as it is, technology does not bring a perfect world." it said, reluctant to go through with what Xavier was saying.

"Ahh yes, the Diyadians. So, what is the topic to discuss right now? It seems events are going to be taking a drastic change by tomorrow, so it's a fairly important time to be discussing things," Sandromin stated with a certain fervor in his voice.

Sandromin continued, "As it is right now, I have received some interesting news, and it seems Lionus, who now goes by Thanatos, will be arriving tomorrow. Furthermore, there are quite a few matters to discuss. It seems Fate will be stoking the flames even more... her grand plan will unfold before our very eyes."

Alixenus just watched Xavier has he strode away, stunned that things had gone so utterly awry. After the dwarf had slammed the door behind him, Alixenus wasted no time in seeking out Sandromin and the Diyadian. Arriving at Sandromin's caravan on horseback he immediately vented his frustration at the representative from Diyad.

"I am tired, I have been drinking and I have had to sit in a room with politicians all day. Then, just to make things worse, your precious meeting may well have cost Venezzia it's friendship with the Dwarves. Whatever you have to say had better be worth it. Well? Out with it!"

"I didn't know he was that unstable." the Collective amvassador said after Xavier stormed out of the room. "Good day." it said as it walked out and joined the rest of the delegation.

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The robot that had nearly fallen prey to the magnetic baton looked up at Brutus. "Thank you." it said with some surprise. "You're one of the delegates, right?" it continued, faintly recognizing the giant.

At first the ambassador stares at Alixenus in the most nonchalant manner. Then after scratching his reddish brown beard, the ambassador, Achyr Solaran speaks:

"Calm yourself. We will try our best to settle things with the dwarf. I understand that the Lich Hunt was only approved today, but you could consider this a strong start. There's no doubt about it. When I took the stage my blood ran cold and my beard felt like it was vibrating. Let me just go ahead and say this. One of the nations is in possession of some powerful, vile magicks. I have no idea who or what it is, but everyone is suspect. But we needn't discuss this with the other nations. We must avoid hostility at all cost. What say you?"

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Meanwhile as he storms outside, Xavier is met by another member of the secret council. He is old and balding, his silver hair only cover the sides and back of his head. The man begins to walk along side him.

"My sincerest apologies friend. Please forgive Alixenus. He was only acting under threat of war. You see many Diyadians are outraged after many soldiers who were sent to protect the Sandmen and Venezzians, suddenly disappeared without any remains. Or at least that is what he is meant to believe. We had to keep Sandromin and Alixenus so that I may meet with you. You see the Secret Council of Diyad shares your vision of improving ourselves, or at least our nations, through technology. We wanted to discuss this with you before the second day of the Assembly. I am here to present you with a deal. Are you interested?

When Xavier mentioned the king, the ambassador was genuinely puzzled. It was obvious that he nor his fellow delegates heard such a thing. "Paranoid much my Dwarven friend? As for this 'undead king' you speak of, I truly have no idea. All sounds preposterous to me. Where did you here such a tale? Even if the late King Thanatos was alive, you wouldn't see me jumping for joy. I'm just waiting until we run out of orders. You see before he died he spent nights writing instructions to be carried out if he somehow didn't live to do it himself. Once that's over the Secret Council won't be so secret. I'm speaking full control over Diyad. This makes abandoning Parliament more beneficial than I'd first imagined. But enough about me. The point is that the rest of the delegates would like your assistance. We are aware of the plethora of materials in the mountains of Lucia. You see all materials in Diyad are significantly stronger due to our native energy. Weapons and armor are more precise, durable and lightweight. Sadly we can't share this because of the deadly radiation from said energy. If you were to provide us with materials we could figure out how to overcome this obstacle. Allowing others to handle iyo and for us to trade these now stronger materials safely. Of course Lucia would receive more for less if they were to cooperate. We would also be willing to share our more... experimental devices. You see I'm not trying to make an enemy, nor manipulate you. I'm trying to help you as well as myself. This is the first time Diyad has ever been represented outside of our own nation. We need allies, people we know we can trust. And I personally believe that you are one of the only ones with their right mind around here. Even my colleagues are foolish. Taking orders from a dead man? Hah! "


OOC: I'm seriously laughing at my own post. The irony towards the end kills me every time I read it!

OOC: OK, it doesn't matter much at the present in-game era. It'll be [insert possible time skip duration, if any] years for the Collective to reach Tier 4.

OOc Dahell? The thread seems to have fallen silent. No problem. We can take Sunday off from writing if you like.

OOC: Apologies. Just got a new PC and I've been downloading a kitten ton of games for the past few hours.

The brittle old man ponders to himself for a moment.

" Oh the hell with it why not! I haven't been to a pub it many a years. I'm nothing like Achyr. I may despise him, but he can drink an ocean's full. I don't understand why That bastard king even appointed him in a position, let alone serve in the civil war. That man was always a drunk. But I digress, let us be to. By the way I haven't properly introduced myself. I am Halvedes Syncores.