imperial_stage | Emperor Avshar

[A few days later, The Imperial City]

The Imperial City's greatest defense was the armies of Dagaria, not walls or fortifications, and the peaceful policies from emperor Terenas' reign had not improved things. It held a fairly defensible location, true, but when an army of thousands and thousands of steppe nomads, backed up by numerous demons from the pits of Hell itself, poured over the horizon, it wasn't surprising that the city was invaded and taken over in relatively short order.

Under Avshar's rule, the city starts a grim transformation. The nomads wandering the street act as Avshar's enforcers, which basically amounts to them looting and pillaging as they see fit while at the same time marveling at the sights of one of the largest cities in the world, turning the streets into a bizarre carnival of horror. It's mostly disorganized for now.

With the exception of all the churches in the Imperial City. They are being broken into and rededicated to perform foul rites to appease dark gods. Some of them are resisting, with holy knights that survived the initial rush or even with monks and priests that took up arms and holy magic, but it's not clear how long they'll be able to last. Citizens are getting rounded up for when the sacrifices start. And there will be many sacrifices.

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[Avshar addresses the Empire while lounging on the throne.]

It seems someone has misplaced my crown. As your new emperor, I was hoping to wear the original. No matter. I can have a new one made.

As my first act as emperor, all kingdoms that swear eternal faith in the dark god and lord of this world Skotos shall be exempt from the purges to come, and may even find my reign prosperous. Those who do not may expect only death and suffering.

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You've accomplished quite a lot in such little time. Already you've usurped that coddled emperor's throne. The Imperial City's defenses must have been too lax in the wake of these brutal demon attacks.

It wasn't even a fight. I was almost disappointed.

Yes, I can see how that could be disappointing. Fortunately, you can expect one from my Millennium battalion. I promise that each of my hardened warriors are worth a million of those Imperial Guardsmen.

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[Let's say that this was private-unhackable all along]

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[Yes that sounds like a good idea]

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You won't survive our next meeting.

You shall die before you even see me.

I'll break your armies, and break your back on the very throne you usurp.

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You'll have nothing from the beastmen.

I'll have your fealty or I'll have your blood.

If you wish it, then come take it.

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"heeeh, Emperor already? You are working your way up."

I simply reclaim that which was rightfully mine but denied for centuries.

"After being beat down so much, I guess you got through with hard work."

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You are a fool if you think Rome will side with you.

You are a fool if you think Rome has a choice.

Hah, wow! Your god's so weak that you have to resort to THAT to get worshipers?

Please. This is the exact strategy your precious Crystal King uses. Why else would inquisitors live?

At least Skotos is honest about it rather than pretending to be kind and just with one hand while smiting unbelievers with the other.

I think you're confusing me with someone who belongs to the Church. I don't. I'm just a guy who knows that TRUE power doesn't come from the harm of others!

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First the pope, then the emperor.

O, the trying times created by those who fail to uphold the Crystal King's light.

All we can do - nay, must do - is seek to face those who would stand against him, wherever they may stand.

He who dost proclaim himself king through the use of the power of shadow, shalt be naught but another hurdle in the path of the righteous.

[You sound like a boring priest giving a sermon. Avshar isn't even listening.]

So.

How long do you give yourself until you're completely destroyed?

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I believe that there's a lesson you should learn about being an Emperor, cur.

More senseless prattle. Begone, I have no interest in your righteous indignation.

But you will listen. Or you will fall by the hands of the people you mean to oppress.

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So full of energy, and moving so quickly, "Emperor" - but do you have it in you to survive the long run?

I really hope you're just making this announcement for show. It would be embarrassing for you to expect that anyone would comply.

Most of our emperors have had short reigns, Avshar, and yours will be one of the shortest.

[ ...maybe top ten? There has to be someone who didn't make it through a whole day. ]

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