It's not that it's a bad read, it's just if we want any idea of what's going on in the story we have to read through 30 pages of very long posts, and that's kinda daunting plus we're lazy. also I'm still waiting on bojo's next episode

I can't brainstorm a way to have Bojo *SPOILER CENSORED*

[OOC]Trust me when I say this, Nexhawk. Xavier will not lose the book. The book is his life. His essence. The knowledge it contains draws him. Lets him take any risk. He will keep the book. But will he keep his sanity? That my friend, we will find out shortly...[/OOC]

OOC: I'm getting lazy about the map, but I'll have it soon. I just need to actually get off Dust n stuff.

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The forges had been created. However, most of them were underground, as offshoots of the city. It was becoming a the city it once was; the lights had been turned on, and a large influx of migrants had arrived into the city.

The finest craftsmen had begun the crafting of new weapons and vehicles they had found the design for. They found that the Dorics created a fuel that they uniformly used across all their devices: matur. Matur was formed from the refining of several metals by putting it through a Doric Iyonic processor. Afterwards, melting it down would create a super-iyonic liquid that would then be placed into small battery containers.

This would create a power source bountiful enough for the devices of Doric people. But the new devices required a powerful group of people who would dedicate their life to learning this new knowledge. Soon, the migrants had placed several people to learn about this knowledge. They became philosophers of Dustia; they were the Unravelers. They unraveled the secrets of the universe and they became leaders of the Guild of Thought.

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Meanwhile, Sandromin was convening within the conference, speaking of his opinions to the people. It was about midday when he saw something...

At first, he thought it was just a person, but he just couldn't stop looking at the person. He was cloaked in a black robe and he walked with an air of purpose. It was as if he had come in from outside, just to announce something important.

Sandromin couldn't think of who he was, but then the man pulled back his hood to reveal his face... And then Sandromin realized who the person was.

The man, still facing the giant turns slightly to look at the dwarf. Only his pink eyes are visible from under his cloak. He let's out a smile and begins to laugh.

" Haha, worry not my friend. I'm exactly where I need to be and I'm right on time. Is this not the Assembly that I called?"

The man reaches from his backpack a goblet and a container filled with port and begins pouring himself a glass. He also reaches out out a rather large pouch filled completely with gold coins. He tosses the pouch to Xavier. Another he hands to another delegate to deliver to Sandromin. He speaks nonchalant, as if nothing is wrong, as if he is speaking to an old friend.

" Of course, of course, no discredit to Alixenus. I suppose what I meant was, I who prompted him to hold this Assembly in Venezzia. By the way here is your payment. It is quite a hefty sum and weighed me down during my travels. It should be more than enough considering the profitable trade options that were settled between us."

The giant asks him a question. The man looks to himself confused.

" A name you ask? I suppose I do need one. Or do I? There was once that I had one. Or at least I'd like to believe. But I am someone else now. I am a friend to those who seek to help others, and an enemy to those who seek control over them. I am death. Death is definite for all, gods and mortal alike, and I am most definite. I'm sorry if this is hard to follow. In time you may understand. Speaking of which, I had a question for you too. You helped fix my ship and my friends seem to adore you. It would be an honor giant, if you would join me on a small expedition. What say you to this?"

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I am King Thanatos of Diyad!

OOC: Remember Nexhawk, technically this is still the day your first contact us. Just a reminder so you don't stray too far ahead. I will be with you soon.

Edit: Also if someone ever says YOLO, refer them to my character....

"Err... yes. My apologies. Don't mistake me calling you that for formality. I was adressing you as Sir Giant in a more playful manner. I often call on people with made up titles and names. If it truly offends you so, I will cease this."

Ignoring Xavier's panicked observations and Alixenus's questions, he rushes to the dwarf's aid. His eyes begin to glow brighter than usual. Anger fills his face. He sees Fate, hovering over Xavier attempting to weaken him, to do some type of harm to him. To others he seems to be staring at Xavier, but within the realms of spirits he communicates with the god.

"Begone harlot! Remove thyself from my presence. You have no power here. He is strong, like I he will overcome you!"

She gives Thanatos a demonic stare

YOU ARE BECOMING MORE THAN A THORN IN MY SIDE. DARE YOU EXPEL ME? ME WHO MADE YOU, WHO BROUGHT YOU WHERE YOU ARE? HEAR MY WORDS LIONUS. NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, DUSTIA WILL FALL. I'LL MAKE SURE YOUR THIRD DEATH WILL LAST AN ETERNITY. THIS MORTAL WILL BE MY GREATEST PAWN AND YOU WILL NOT STOP ME.

Thanatos responds coldly.

" I said begone! Leave the presence of Death, before he plagues you prematurely."

Xavier starts to regain consciousness, but his sight remains in the realm of spirits. For once since finding the book his mind is clear. His vision is fuzzy, in front of him he can make out a shadow of a man, the only thing visible are glowing pink eyes. The shadow leaves him with a message.

" You must learn to overcome. Else I end your existence."

The spirit realm shatters before him and his sight lay once more in the real world. Thanatos's eyes cease glowing and he walks away from Xavier. He turns to Alixenus.

"There is much I must explain, this Assembly is over."

He turns to the crowd and announces.

"Alixenus and the leader of the Sandmen will now be taken to the High Court of Diyad! You are hereby charged with suspicion of imprisoning Diyadian soldiers! We shall set off to Diyad at once! We will arrive by midnight and your trial will begin! Also Sir Giant, if you would accompany me also, our task has not yet been completed."

You must learn to overcome. Else I end your existence.

OOC: Oh man Xavier, stopping me at every turn. You're proving to be a formidable foe.

Thanatos isn't fazed by the insult, his voice filled with sincerity.

" To understand one's rights, he must first observe that which has been established throughout history. This Assembly isn't the first. I am simply acting upon principles that were always there. Do you recall the documentation of The first Unified Nations Summit during the second era? There the Laws of International Conduct were first formed. Article XII, Section III states that if a person residing in any of the nations of Assembly are accused of or charged with a crime committed against another nation, they are to receive a fair and speedy trial within the nation of which they are accused of acting against. They are innocent until proven guilty within a court of law. During the Logizombie crisis, I allowed my troops to aid them in their war. This crisis has since ended and no corpse nor remnant has arrived back in Diyad. It is natural that I would be under suspicion that my men are still within their custody. I deeply apologize if I have offended you in some way. As a representative of my people I must stay true to the Laws of International Conduct."

Brutus was enraged at the dwarf and it could be visibly seen from everyone else. This 'dwarf' was an abomination to his people. He was like a human man, and like many humans, his ambitions were to great for him. Brutus' rage finally boiled over. The giant walked up to the dwarf and bent down to eyes level so the dwarf would know what rage was upon him. The giant spoke in a low, even voice.
"Brutus doesn't care what happens to Brutus, but if dwarf makes allegation one more time, Brutus will smash dwarf against the earth. Dwarf blood will water the ground, and meat will feed the beast. Brutus will destroy you. You are a bug to Brutus and. Bugs. get. Squashed." Each word, each syllabal became louder and angrier until the giants voice was a typhoon of rage and power. This wasn't the giant the dwarf had seen sobbing, this was a force of the earth standing in front of him. Thanatos was death but Brutus was the avatar of rage, and every ounce of anger was directed at this welp of life. This little thing of ambition, this pawn of a book! Brutus hated the dwarf.

(Ooc) this isn't me this is how I just think Brutus would react. (Ooc)