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Title: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on December 27, 2010, 04:17:31 AM

*Sent forth by numerous means, one of the following declarations eventually reaches Rael while parts of the city still burn.*

To all Raelites from Lister Tremaine, Lord of Ash, of the Kingdom of Kuhl.

It is with heavy hearts we received word of the terrible and unprovoked attacks on your nation and it's people. Despite early assumptions of our involvement I publically do declare we would never engage in such an act of provocation on such a lawful nation as Rael.

The people of Rael have been wronged but so too have the people of Kuhl, by whomever has arranged such a cowardly act. Let it be known that Kuhl will stand with Rael to help them find the perpetrators and see that they are suitably dealt with.

Let it further be known that if Rael cannot see the truth of the matter and assumes that Kuhl is capable of such a cowardly act then we will stand ready to defend ourselves as the case may be.





****
Those nearby who had the opportunity to observe Lord Rael after he read the letter saw him crumple the document in his fist, drop it to the ground and grind it with his boot before he moved on to inspect the next fire, his face a carefully nuetral expression but with fire burning in his eyes.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on January 04, 2011, 06:50:41 PM

Hilm spies report activity in Kuhl once again. This time a large concentration of forces just south of the city of Westgate and a considerable stockpiling of supplies. At least four dragons have been seen flying over the city carrying large nets beneath them with soldiers of supplies in them. It seems the Cult have found a highly effective method of quickly transporting troops and supplies across large distances.

As yet there is no indication where or why this force is being mobilised but early estimates indicate at least four or five thousand soldiers and Myr'drachs are assembling.

One spy reported seeing Cyn Chan the head of the Drach Tesak arriving in Westgate aboard a Silver Crescent ship. As yet they are not sure what this means except that there have been rumours that the Silver Crescent have been supplying slaves for the Cult for some time in exchange for taking Hurm and Liwich when the Cult finally moves.

Soldiers along the Kuhl/Hilm, and the Kuhl/Horn border have doubled over the last week and it certainly appears that the Cult are clamping down and preparing for something. Especially since the incident with Rael almost three weeks ago. An incident that the Lord of Ash continues to refute.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on January 05, 2011, 06:24:34 PM

*Sent forth by numerous means*

To all nations of Layonara, from Lister Tremaine, Lord of Ash, of the Kingdom of Kuhl.

Not long ago you saw the attacks on Rael which have been acredited falsely to the now permanent administration of Kuhl. We continue to strongely deny these false accusations and remain open to any and all debate with Rael on the matter at hand should they prove willing to parlay. It is our hope that the Rofireinites are not simply puppets of the Rael leader and provide him with false evidence in order to implicate our nation in the attacks on his own.

It is clear now to us that this world is not threatened so much by peaceful nations or those who simply with to establish themselves and live according to their one beliefs and designs but by the interference and assumptions of a few that they are the gods gift to the world and that they know better than anyone else.

I am referring of course to the plague on this world, those that call themselves adventurers and heroes of the world. These are the true threat to peace in the world, their belief that they are above the law of each nation, their belief that they hold the balance, their belief that their ideals should be the ones to which the rest of the world are held prisoner too.

Always they seek to interfere, impose, dictate and direct those who live day to day in their own nations, trying to make their own way through life. I say that these are the true enemies to the world and the right of each nation to govern themselves, to decide and act for themselves for the good of their own people.

Therefore, we, the people of Kuhl are taking a stand and offering a reward of 50,000 true for each and every person that calls themself or associates themselves as adventurers and heroes to layonara. These stonebound are to be captured and brought to us, bound and held so they cannot use the stones. We can deal with this threat, we can strip them of their stonebound ability and end their threat to this world once and for all.

The following are those which we seek first and foremost and we offer more for their capture and arrival at Westgate.

Kuhl will not stand by and be dictated to by these people.

Sir Lance Stargazer - 100,000 true
Lady Daniella Stormhaven - 100,000 true
Steel - 100,000
Captain Argali Trueaxe - 100,000 true
Lady Angela Swann - 80,000 true
Jilseponie Kendall - 80,000 true
Razeriem - 80,000 true

All other adventurers / heroes will be 25,000 - 50,000 true.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Aerimor on January 05, 2011, 07:15:36 PM

*When Raz finally finds one of the letters, flyers, notices or orders he reads it.

Raz mutters at first about being last on the list and being worth -only- 80 K.

After a few moment, Raz grins, whistles and teleports home.  Once home Raz arranges for the Document to be framed and he proudly hangs it on his wall.*

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Lance Stargazer on January 05, 2011, 07:22:48 PM

*Lance traveling on his traveling clothes alongside the road in Leringard notice the Advertisement. and frowns he inmediately Arranges for security for his family on Leringard and procceds to travel towards Hilm

// PM sent

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on January 05, 2011, 08:33:21 PM

A poster appears in many of the towns on Mistone...

Who stood and fought for Hlint?
Who stood and fought for Hurix?
Who stood to defend the free people of Lor?
Who gave months and years to repair Hempstead, Leringard, and Mariner's Hold?
Who gave their lives when Bloodstone came back to destroy the world?
And who now stands against the Conquering Hordes of Kuhl and the Cult that has enslaved her?
Same Answer to each Question:
ADVENTURERS

Choose a side,
but know your choice has consequences of the most dire nature.


//Resized to make it less obnoxious\\\\

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: gilshem ironstone on January 05, 2011, 09:45:18 PM

Gel'larian returns home from a Krashinite ship and sees the newly framed notice. At first, a small trepidation comes in to his eyes, but he quickly banishes it and yells up to Raz, "80,000? You work too hard!  I barely lifted an  arrow... 25,000."

He smiles and then sets about mending his cobalt clothes.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Alatriel on January 05, 2011, 10:29:20 PM

*Zari sees Raz's framed bounty notice and pouts.*  Hey... I started a riot... I mean... I inspired people in Vehl and all I got was three days in jail and a day in the stocks.  How come you're worth that much more than me?!  Hmph.  No fair.  *looks at Gel*  You're worth way more than Twenty-five K to me, hon.

Oh... and Gel?  Swear jar.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dorganath on January 05, 2011, 10:39:06 PM

A seedy looking character reads the poster somewhere in Mistone and lets out a little laugh. With a sneer to another, equally seedy fellow, he slaps the other on his chest with the back of his hand.

"Sides?" he snorts. "I'm on th' side what's payin' me."

The other man snickers darkly and inhales deeply from a fat roll of pipeweed. "Aye..." he says in a rough and gravelly voice.

The two men walk off into the town, their eyes casually alert for what could be a very lucrative opportunity.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: jrizz on January 05, 2011, 10:43:40 PM

*Wren reads the notice and shakes his head.* Well that was a mistake.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: willhoff on January 05, 2011, 11:59:53 PM

*Vrebel reads the notice and has a laugh*  Bout time, we needed somethin' ta bring all them seedy types outa their holes ta play.  Guess the Drach's couldnt finish the jobs 'emselves.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: miltonyorkcastle on January 06, 2011, 12:59:31 AM

**Steel slaps Vrebel on the back** I always did like the way you think, Vrebel. Should we issue a counter-offer? Hm, hm, hm. Yes, I do believe two can play at that game. Tell Tralek to inform the rest of the Triple S that we will start paying for Green Dragon Tatoos.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: willhoff on January 06, 2011, 04:44:21 AM

*Vrebel takes the slap in stride realizing its from Steel.  After hearing Steel's idea he leans over to Steel after a small chuckle and whispers*  

We got money fer that?

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: cbnicholson on January 06, 2011, 08:34:39 AM

*Daniel reads the notice and bristles at the implication that Rofireinites would somehow manufacture evidence to prove guilt*
 
 "This insult to our impartiality must not be allowed to stand." He mutters carefully copying the notice and forwarding it to Vehl.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Chazzler on January 06, 2011, 08:37:01 AM

Them ken try... *with fire in his eyes Görmungard spits to such a notice and strides away, muttering dark curses*

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: lonnarin on January 06, 2011, 09:16:35 AM

*Grovel reads the bounty list, takes down a copy of it and sends it in to his Druid superiors.  On the back he scribbles*

"See? *All other adventurers* also includes most members of druid council, including diplomats in attendance Grovel and Ziggy Frostbeard.  This in direct violation of ceasefire peace agreement Mister Lister promised us at Khulmeet.  In so naming bounty for all adventuring druids, any and all agreements between Mister Lister Rat-Fink-Man and Druids in meeting now null and void.  Mighty Leader of all Druids Rhizome was adventurer, so this note by Mister Lister is direct open contract to assassinate leader of all Druids!  Grovel suggests we match open hostilities immediately! -Grovel Foaming Wolf"

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: RollinsCat on January 06, 2011, 11:19:07 AM

The employees of Andrew's inn are sent an urgent bird message with a copy of Kuhl's kill list.  They are warned to keep the inn closed until Andrew or Elohanna returns and to be on guard.  No one who had not previously been in a work crew is to be allowed into the Inn and absolutely no customers or guests.

A letter is sent to the Tower Academy; wards are requested to be re-applied to the Silver Buckle and instructions for extra reinforcements to be put in place including iron braces and bars on all doors and windows leading to the outside and to the internal doors going up and down stairs.  Paddy is given free rein to add whatever mechanisms he wishes for security.

Additional changes are requested to the basement, expanding some previously built escape areas.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: geloooo on January 06, 2011, 11:32:10 AM

Ni'haer immediately travels to Hurm from Leringard. He meets with a small retinue in the woods outside Hurm and makes for the Deep, their silent exodus wary of any possible attacks.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on January 06, 2011, 06:09:04 PM

**Across many nations in the world when either of these flyers (PC or Kuhl)appear they take them down and destroy them escorting those distributing them to the borders of their nation.**

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on January 21, 2011, 01:36:57 AM

As word spreads of the attack on Sederran soil by the Cult in engaging what they are calling 'the adventurer scourge' the Lord of Ash has come forward and addressed the people and finding means to ensure his words reach the ears of others across the world.

"The People of Kuhl, a nation engaged in a war against those who attempt to subvert, corrupt, undermine and control the hearts and minds of the leaders of the nations of the world, are here to tell you we will not bow to your threats. We will not bow to your attempts to destroy and take away that which we have toiled for so long to create.

We have, in our possession documents and notes on many of the prominant members who term themselves Stonebound and who insist on trying to bring war against the people of Kuhl.

The irony of the matter is that the information we have here is from some of their own. Complete details of descriptions, aliases, accomplices, known haunts, relatives and other important individuals in their lives and of course, home addresses and the like. Our agents have worked hard to seek out such information in preparing for this war and ahve had limited success. But now, we see them turning on themselves in an effort to stop what is brewing.

This warning goes out now to all those who call themselves stonebound and who threaten our way of life in Kuhl. Have a care for your families, have a care for those you love. If we have to capture or kill all of them in order to bring your incessent superiority complexes to an end then we will do so.  Care for your family and friends and we will have no cause to act. Rise against us and we will act and you will not be able to stop us."


// All those who participated on the Willies concert quest return home or to a place where they usually inhabit and receive worried letters from friends, family etc each message is the same, they fear for their lives, or someone spoke and scared young Sally as she came home from the market the other night, or Mum and Dad had intruders in the house who killed the dog, and so on and so on, one after another, each and every one of you... You know who you are.. It is very clear the Cult have a lot of info on each of you and are using it to their advantage.  Friends and relatives come at you from left right and centre asking, demanding! to know whats going on, who is going to protect them!!!

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Lance Stargazer on January 21, 2011, 01:48:36 AM

*Argos takes one of the letters he recieve on his close fist *

Cowards . In that you claim justice to the world in threatening those who can't defend themselves.

*he looks at the pile of papers of the letters *

I am sorry my friends, but steping back and to stand for what they are saying will be my first and last betrayal for you, Its because i care for you that i started this path long ago.

*he start to pen answers to the letters , knowing than perhaps he's losing friends as he does it, he keeps repeating a prayer as each paragraph goes on each letter *

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Alatriel on January 21, 2011, 08:09:32 AM

*Lady Commander Stormhaven paces in Fort Llast as news of the Sederran Massacre as well as Kuhl's most recent statement is reported.*

They are making our job easier for us by continuing to attack innocent people who want nothing more than freedom from tyrrany.  

*She looks at one of her captains.*

I want all patrols increased.  At every station that we have men and women, I want our eyes and ears and hearts open to any action.  If they attack anywhere near our people, I want to know about it.  They started this war, not us.  But by Toran... we're going to finish it.

*mutters*  Attacking people at a concert...  What is this world coming to.

*sighs*  Now I know why he wanted me to go there.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dorganath on January 21, 2011, 08:36:40 AM

Her captains each give a short nod or a "Yes, Commander"...or both...before moving to carry out her orders among their respective units.  As quickly as possible, word is sent out from Fort Llast to other Toranite temples and outposts carrying these orders.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: RollinsCat on January 21, 2011, 10:00:19 AM

After the announcement:

The Silver Buckle, remodel nearly finished, remains closed.  Heloise is sent to the home of an undisclosed friend in an undisclosed location along with Paddy as a guest; Michael and Edward are relocated by the proprietor to another inn for the time being although they check on the Buckle regularly to keep maintenance up.  A sign is posted that the Buckle reopening is delayed, with apologies.

Ty'riel has not been seen since the first notice targeting the stonebound came out.  He is not at the Twin Dragons, not at the Coalition Tower, not in the Silver Buckle - not with Shiff and Val, nor with any friends of his parents.  He remains missing and neither parent have mentioned any whereabouts.

At Reid Pottery in Huangjin, several guards have been hired to work in shifts, but other than that William, Margret and a steady and stubborn Shuichi refuse to relocate despite threats and vandalism to their property.  However, Shuichi has sent his wife and two daughters to stay with friends for a while "on holiday".

Willie the Bard has not been seen since the massacre in the desert, and Andrew Reid is increasingly difficult to find although he can be spotted around Hlint from time to time, talking to someone on the inside of the town fence (or to himself perhaps).

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: ShiffDrgnhrt on January 21, 2011, 12:21:22 PM

In Co'rys, a few weeks after the massacre in the desert, the Coalition Tower can be seen with a number of bodies hanging from the trees around the tower.  Several are cut and slashed in gruesome ways, while others have arrows piecing them.  At least one seems to have been smashed by a large hammer.  Sadly, a small grave is seen freshly dug, a large rock with the word "Tiger" carved in it.  A pike with the head of the offending bandit planted atop and stuck in the ground behind it.  The owner of the Tower has not been since, and the few people who have been coming and going from the tower do not match the description of the owner either.

In Haven, the Dragonheart family has largely seen little trouble.  However, a rumor persists that Shiff was in the market when someone tried to stab him in the back.  Shiff, reported by the merchant he was with to not have flinched, simply reached behind him, pulled the short knife out of his back, grabbed the man and stuck it up through his lower jaw, payed for his goods and walked away from the dying man.  Of course, his wife Valmara believes Shiff started the rumor to scare away any assassins, but another rumor exists that a few nights ago a dead man was seen flying through the Dragonheart's front window. . . in two pieces.  Valmara insists she and Shiff were "having a fight."

Or was that "a wild night..."

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Warchild214 on January 21, 2011, 09:02:14 PM

*Leaf and Feawen return to a busy Ft. Llast from a long and painful trip north of Audira.  Feawen runs off to collect their daughter from the one of two people they trust in Ft. Llast as Leaf heads to the house.  Leaf notices their next door neighbor motion for him to come over.  Leaf goes and quietly talks to him.

"Shadowleaf, I just wanted to let you know that I noticed some suspicious men walking around Ms. Elohanna's  house the other night while you and the Mrs. were away. It was in the wee hours of the morn' too?  I saw them from my bedroom window as I got up to go take a willie.  These men didn't look too friendly either.  They were gone by sun up though."

Leaf, having heard the announcement, knows that he must get his family out of Ft. Llast immediately.  He runs into the house and heads upstairs and grabs another large pack of his.  He rapidly starts filling both packs with some clothes, survival gear and whatever food he can stuff inside before running back downstairs and meeting Feawen  and Melaa rapidly entering thru the front door.  Feawen, holding Melaa in her arms, looks to Leaf as he hoists the two heavy packs over his shoulders and says to him.

"I know what we must do Love..., did you grab  Melaa's blanket?"

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: jrizz on January 21, 2011, 10:19:20 PM

Wren hears of the statement. "Well boys it seems we have been ratted out, anyone gets word on who gave information to the GDC about all of us please let me know before you go to any official authority. This way by the time they get moving it will have been taken care of."

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Jilseponie Wyndon on January 22, 2011, 10:01:23 AM

Wren, when I got back and gave my report it was to a select few.  Now my name is a part of that gods-hated list.  I hate to say it, but I think we must look amongst ourselves.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: jrizz on January 22, 2011, 10:20:40 AM

*Wren talking with Jil*
Just a thought Jil, but do you think there is a chance that these reports we have been giving have made their way into Rael's hands? I would not put it past him to be in league with the GDC. It would not surprise me one bit if he worked with the GDC to plan the attacks on his own people in order to make it look like he has good reason to be on our side. Mark my words he will turn on us at the most dire time. This is how he operates, it is a good move on his part, if you look at it he can now chose when or even if to make his move. If the GDC is winning this war he turns on us as per his deal with them and he gets more lands to rule, if we are winning he does not turn on us and still tries to secure more lands to rule in the aftermath of the war. So how detailed do you thinks some of the reports have been?

If they did not get the information on us through those reports then do we need to start to judge our own? Who among us would do this and more importantly who among us has that much knowledge about us? Heck Jil there are people that I have traveled with for years and I still dont know who they are married to, where they call home, who their family is! So if it is one or more of us then who is it that knows that much and is capable of selling that information to the GDC?

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on January 22, 2011, 08:35:46 PM

Within days of the meeting in Blackford Castle from which rumours and suppositions are running wild missives are sent out from Kuhl but this time they are from the man known as the mastermind and leader behind the Green Dragon Cult, Molvaren.

*No more will the newly formed Nation of Kuhl stand by as those who should mind their own business and Faith turn their hands and minds towards those they feel are quickly becoming their betters. They say jealousy is a curse and what we are seeing now is jealousy amongst the nations and faiths that even now seek to bring us down.

We have struggled, we have overcome, and we have done what we have needed to do to see that the way of life that we have chosen, is protected and allowed to flourish.

We will not be turned from our path, we will not be cowed by the threats of those around us or who turn against us. We know our armies and the power of our resolve and the lengths we will go to to protect ourselves will overcome any who oppose us.

On this day, Tunar, Oclar 10, 1476, I Molvaren do declare that the New Nation of Kuhl, along with her allies will stand against those who threaten us. We will do what needs to be done. We will bring war down on the heads of any who rise against us and we will be merciless.

A word of warning to any and all who would oppose us 'You shall reap that which you sow and it shall be bloody and when we are done with you, our armies will grow anew and our Myrdrachs will appear as a flight of darkness over the skies of your homelands.

These are my words, I am Molvaren, hear my name and fear me.*

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Lance Stargazer on January 22, 2011, 10:05:43 PM

*After some hours as the news of the attack start to circulate the world, a voice can be heard and the document start to circulate *

To common men and nobles, to the farmers and the merchants, to the old and the young, hear this and don't dismay.

So much time has passed with the darkness growing over us, under the face of prosperity and wisdom, under the face of freedom and hard fight, they have creept over the land ravanging as they think they have rights. Its not new to any of us that the days are changing. Today I anounce in the name of those who have enough of this. We won't allow this to continue.

I Lance Stargazer today declare in the name , that we won't allow this to be bigger, By the power invested in me by the Blackford war Council, we won't let this to prosper, In the name of the inocents that were dead so far, we won't let the injustice to prosper.  Today we have stood the attacks and the actions of this called "New Nation of Khul", Using terror and fear as weapons, and justifying their actions under the guise of prosperity.

The land of Kuhl has seen enough of the "prosperity" made of this "New nation of Khul". We today declare War not to the Kingdom of Kuhl or their people, but to the ursurpers that have claimed ownership of it, the ursurpers known as "The newly formed Nation of Kuhl". WE stand together as we have been in the past, and as in the past Reason and justice will triumph over fear and terror.

I call for all the nations, to join our front against this common menace, I call to everyone who wants to avoid your lands attacked by the desire of it, I call you all to stand together amoung this common threat. I call you all who still believe in a better world to stand and stop fearing, I call all of you today to raise and face the common enemy. I call you to take the side of reason and justice.

Today is the day to act,  As in the past, We'll stand togehter and we'll win together.

-Lance Stargazer.
 Blackford Castle  ( Wedlar, Oclar 11, 1476 )

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: RollinsCat on January 22, 2011, 10:22:27 PM

Andrew Reid speaks to those of his peers whom he trusts absolutely to let them know that the "closed and empty" Silver Buckle will take in their families for concealment should they desire.  

Seek Andrew Reid for more information.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Feawen on January 23, 2011, 09:12:14 AM

It doesn't take long before Melaa, ShadowLeaf and Feawen dissappear into the thick trails. Destination unknown to any but them.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: incahootz on January 26, 2011, 10:17:59 PM

Kromlek snorts at the threats.

"Dey got anudder thing comin' to em ifn they think dey can take me mah and pah. Dey ave tah get into Bloody Gate tah do dat. Dem boogers dun stand a chance."

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: cbnicholson on February 11, 2011, 10:24:51 AM

Falcons fly between Seawatch Fort and Leringard, the letters are terse and bereft of any signs of affection but actions are taken. Rebecca is left with Aeridinites at North Point by mutual agreement and Bella Poetr, for all intents and purposes is not seen again. A golden armored Knight Captain of the Wyrm stands with his fellow soldiers, Raelian, knight, and commoner alike at Seawatch Fort as the reports of encoaching Cult army continue to pour in. The Knights freshly shaved face is devoid of all emotion and his blue eyes, once sparkling with life, seem as cold and dead as the ice of Krashin. "Let them come, Great Dragon, Let this end quickly."

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: Dezza on February 15, 2011, 02:31:08 AM

As word of Nesars withdrawel of support and the defeat of the small Cult army surrounding Tower Veroer the southern army stationed at Vilsna begins to march towards Nith in the nation of Nesar. Rumours have it that the infamous Cyn Chen leader of the Drach Tesak has been seen in the ranks of the force making their way south.

Title: Re: Kuhl issues a Statement
Post by: miltonyorkcastle on February 15, 2011, 09:10:16 AM

**Steel leans back in whatever chair he is currently sitting, the news bringing a discrete smile to a recently shaven face.**

"Ah, if only I could be there to watch when Cyn Chen and that freak Sanctus go at each other....."