NationStates Jolt Archive

Eltor's national animal being the Dragon Rider Girl, it is common to see beautiful women riding atop these beasts of fire. However recently, dragons have been flying without riders, and coming very close to inhabited areas. Then last week, a congregation of dragons destroyed an Eltorian city, burning it to the ground and devouring the ash. The military forces sent to stop them, were also burned and eaten. We ask for any help we can receive, they are now on a direct path for the capitol city.

My people and I can probably deal with this trouble of yours. I have one question, though... what's in it for us?
-Demgoralin, High King of Kal Dorak

We will pay you handsomely in money, weapons, or dragon rider girls, whichever you prefer.

Dragons:
Mostly elongated heads with sharp beak-like mouths, sometimes short snouts. Lizard like bodies, and long bat wings. Two glands in the mouth produce separate chemicals, allowing them to spit or breathe fire.

Eltor
We will help and for the sheer sport and wish to aid your people.
Brusca
Valkyrja

Dragon Anatomy
The long claws on the dragons foor paws, appear to be a very strong bone, with a metallic quality. There tails are used to aid them in steering as they fly, and are NOT used combatively.

Dragon Advance
All atempts to hold the dragons back are failing, our military is being destroyed thoroughly. We need back up, and fast.

Eltor,
Your men are using new technology upon creatures who are of the old ways.
Have your people protect themselves and your armies fall back.
If you have caves then use them for shelter.

Do you know why they have begun to attack?
They are sentient creatures and they must be upset by something, ask your dragon riders why they are beahving in this way.

Our dragon riders say that behavior such as this has been occuring for about 6 weeks now. This was around the time our capitol city's location was transfered to newer and better land.

Our army is falling back despite our Military Advisor's claims that, "There's nothing mythical about them; take out the heart, bring down the beast." Our citizens have evacuated the cities and retreated into bomb shelters, caves, and underground storage vaults.

Have your dragonriders tried to speak with those rogues through their own mounts?
I do not wish to kill these creatures unless it is really the last resort.

If there is treasure to be had, than I shall send a force to help you. Our preference would be for payment in gold, but any currency will do. Might I have a map of your land?
-Demgoralin

OOC: By the way, this is (partly) a nation of dragons.

"Although it is not widely known, the Commonality is home to a minor species of dragon-like creatures. They are now wingless - primarily due to genetic tampering at the turn of the last century and a series of viral plagues which swept the population - but I suspect they are likely related to the variety found in Iluvauromen.

"That said, we have had a great degree of success with empathic contact with the creatures, both pre- and post-genetic manipulation. As it is not perhaps eminently clear, I am not Human, but am Nenya. We are a...unusual species. We enjoy rather good contact with wildlife in general, but those of us trained especially in that Art are particuarly adept. That said, perhaps a team of animal specialists could be sent from the Imperial Guild of Zoology; it is not certain that they would be able to contact the dragons at all, but it is certainly worth a shot. It would be horrific to be forced to cull such a magnificent breed.

"Sincerely,"

~ Grandmaster Alurin Rihad, Grandmaster of the Imperial Guild of Zoology

Grandmaster Rihad,
It is of course up to Eltor to decide what to do and how we can help, but if you are able to speak with these creatures and find out why they are behaving like this then it would be a better solution than just charging in and slaughtering them.
I offer you my shield maidens to protect you and your adepts so that you can get near enough without being harmed.

Lictoria is a very large nation with a devoted and disciplined military. In the modern world, the odds of encountering supernatural creatures are increasingly high, thus troops are trained in several methods of fighting off dragons. These animals are often ferocious and, in all previous encounters and training exercises, do not give quarter to humans.

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of dragons possess no magical powers, and rarely does brain density and intelligence exceed that of, say, a saltwater crocodile. To have creatures such as this destroy the communities of living, breathing human beings is a terrible tragedy.

Lictoria has the manpower, training, and advanced technology to effectively combat this threat, for a small and reasonable fee that we hope can be worked out to mutual satisfaction.

Lictoria,
The creatures you describe are nothing like those I know.

Elton has said that these dragons are used by dragon riders and it appears that they are disturbed by something, which has changed them.

Eltor, may I send some of my people over. We Rastabites are born with the ability to, in away, communicate with dragons (which is also our national animal). Our dragons currently live freely in our forests. When needed to we are able to tame them, not so much as to cause them to be domesticated, but just less wild.

Our queen has many experts in this field, and she herself is one of them. Just say the word and we will do what we can.

Eltor,
It seems that many nations have answered your call.

It is with some questioning thought that we consider your request. We of Tarlachia recognize dragons in our lands as citizens, as they are quite capable of sentient thought and actions.

A brief history of Tarlachian dragons:
Tarlachia itself has three main species of dragons: fire breathing, ice breathing, and lunar. The first two are obvious. The last species are very small in number, having immigrated here from the moon. Their strength lies in their ability to affect the global environment in a similar fashion as the moon. Tides, weather patterns, and more.

Each of these species have developed a sub-species that consists of a similar arrangement of human-appearing draconians. These are the forms that some of the dragon lineages begin, and must unlock their powers over time. Once all powers are unlocked, these draconians have the capability to become human-like (or draman as we call them) or fully draconic.

Back to the topic at hand, we however feel that this situation that bothers your dragons may only be something currently in line with events in the environment. We recommend you seek the answers here first, as this is most likely the case. In case you wonder, our lunar dragons have not had any hand in this, as they are forbidden to affect global weather, but only regional at most, and only under certain situations.

We wish you luck with your investigation. Please consult us if you seek further guidance.

Sincerely,

Sigrun Greenwood
His Majesty of the Unified Realms of Tarlachia

Sigrun Greenwood,
I am relieved someone as learned as yourself has spoken.
I was getting quite concerned about the dragon's safety.

((OOC: Eltor, if you do not approve of this post, please state so and I'll remove it.))


In the depths of space, the lone space pod sat, surrunded by asteroids and space debris. The egg-shaped pod was big enough for a maximum of two people, yet it didn't appear it would sit two very comfortably.

Within the pod sat a lone female neko, wearing a dark hooded robe. Before her she monitored communications from Earth. One caght her eye. It seemed dragons where attacking a nation. Dragons... Hmmm... A Perfect chance to test my new powers.

Maniputing the pods controls, it jetted from it's cover, racing for Earth...


The pod rained to the ground. Using minute control of Retro-rockets, the pod guided itself towards the last known military stand-off against the dragons, nearing the capitial city.

Crashing into the ground, the pod left a mild crator, yet, surprisingly, the pod itself appeared unaffected. A hatch popped open, and the lone occupent rose steadily from it. Bunching her leg muscles, she leaps to the lip of the crator, her back to the nation's capital city, facing the advancing dragons.

From a holster at her side, she draws a half foot-long metal rod, and thumbs a switch on the middle of it. From one end, a purple beam of energy forms into the well known Lightsaber of the Jedis.

Then, the other end of the Dual-sided Lightsaber ignites. She twirls the Dual-sided Lightsaber in her hands, an amazing display of dexterity as the energy blades leave a trail of royal purple light behind them as they travel around her body, eventually coming to a stop. There appears to be a line scorched into the ground now, as well. Let's see how many I can kill before one crosses this line... Eh heh heh heh heh.

Since she was trained to channel her hatred as a means to amplify her combat prowess, the female Sith Marauder develops a hatred for dragons on the spot, and then in turns uses this to fuel her Dark Side powers for her on-comming assualt...


((OOC2: Refer to the Hobbeebia Calls all Sith to Unite (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8823018&postcount=22) Thread for Nyanko's bio. Also, be aware that she IS Sith, and will probably want something very significant in return for her services. Then again, she may also just be doing it for the sheer thrill of the slaughter... >_>))

A fiarly new nation to this world, we believe it is time we make our presence known, especially inlight of what is happening here. We are the Dragon-Spawn, evolved from great dragons of an age long past. We would be willing to speak with our lost brothers, maybe offer them a new home in our lands?

Sigrun Greenwood,
I am relieved someone as learned as yourself has spoken.
I was getting quite concerned about the dragon's safety.

Entirely understandable. Nevertheless, we shall remain here, watching this event unfold with interest. We will not participate unless we deem it necessary.

Lictoria,
The creatures you describe are nothing like those I know.

Elton has said that these dragons are used by dragon riders and it appears that they are disturbed by something, which has changed them.

Horses are used by riders as well, and though they are often disturbed by something when they buck off riders or trample people, if the decision was narrowed between my life and the animal's, I would choose mine. I do not know what you would choose.

The Bloodriver warriors are great dragon fighters. many atime have we hunted great beasts. Knights are always seeking glorious quest I will tell them of these dragons and they will come. Just tell them to return when it is under control.

Entirely understandable. Nevertheless, we shall remain here, watching this event unfold with interest. We will not participate unless we deem it necessary.

As we will, I am not willing to lift a finger unless requested or inocents are in danger and that includes the dragons.

Horses are used by riders as well, and though they are often disturbed by something when they buck off riders or trample people, if the decision was narrowed between my life and the animal's, I would choose mine. I do not know what you would choose.

A good horse will not knowingly trample any, whether in panic or not.
I would not kill any that have hurt by mistake or through fear.

As for whether I would choose my life over an animals?
*shrugs*
It is an irrelavent question, I am Valkyrja.

A good horse will not knowingly trample any, whether in panic or not.
I would not kill any that have hurt by mistake or through fear.

As for whether I would choose my life over an animals?
*shrugs*
It is an irrelavent question, I am Valkyrja.

Excellent. You are Valkyrja. I have no idea what that means. However, all I can say is, that even supposing dragons are sentient beings, not just misguided animals that kill more intelligent humans, who have feelings and emotions and lives, that is even worse. A sentient being killing another sentient being is a thousand times more morally wrong than an animal killing a sentient being. A human is a sentient being. If a human killed another human, we would call that a murderer. Dragons as sentient, intelligent beings or citizens- that makes them murderers, not just confused animals worthy of sympathy. They have intended murder. Because of that I pray you are wrong, and they are just things that kill people, like sharks or crocodiles or hippos. Because otherwise that shows that they intentionally kill us.

It is Our understanding of the ways of giant "monsters" that they only attack when the balance of nature is upset in some manner. Resistance is useless--We urge you in the strongest manner to sue for peace with these creatures and mend the imbalance you have brought upon yourselves.

A Valkyrja is a handmaiden of Odin.
I am Brusca, the leader of the twelve.
We are immortal for as long as we do Odin's bidding and remain virginal.
In other religious terms I suppose we could be termed as angels?

But enough of that.
If a human who is wracked with pain and confusion or anger and grief is driven to an insane act of violence, are they not shown pity and compassion?
Are they not helped?
Would they also be hunted down and slain without an effort to try and resolve their problems or capture them without hurt to themselves?

Only killing in self-defense do I accept. If you are "driven" to kill someone, and you "had no choice," then you are no different from the little boy who says: "I had to hit him, he said bad things!" People cannot go running to the nearest butcher knife for every little problem. I can think of very little that is enough excuse for dragons to go burning down homes full of men, women, and children. You may have a different view.

As for capturing these people without harm to themselves in order to resolve their problem, that may work. For humans. But the effort and manpower it would take to capture a single dragon- and the amount of lives that could be lost in the process- is too great a risk. We cannot sacrifice twenty men to help one dragon, even if both are equal in intelligence. It would be like chopping off a leg to save a finger- stupid.

Are you saying that no-one can be shown compassion within your nation?
Are you saying that there is no reason at all where a sentient being can be deomonished of their responcibility and pardoned for something that they were not able to prevent?
Then I truely feel sorry for your warriors.


There are others here who have said that they may be able to speak to these dragons and to find out why they are behaving as they are.
We, the Valkyrja are willing to protect them while they are doing this, we may be hurt, but we cannot die and with Odin's aid will soon recover.
I say let them try and resolve this matter.

If it is as you suspect and these creatures are acting out of some form of malice, then I will beat your people to them myself and end their lives.

If it is as you suspect and these creatures are acting out of some form of malice, then I will beat your people to them myself and end their lives.

I am afraid it is far too late for that. Their lives are being ended now by the forces of many other nations. My arms manufacturing economy is a powerhouse- I am equipping these forces. While we have been having this conversation, the dragons have been getting slaughtered by my weapons. This will all be over very soon.

As for no one being shown compassion in my nation, why do you put words in my mouth? You assume far too much from so little. Killing in self defense is permitted, and I said myself that capturing humans without harm is done. What I said is that dragons being captured without harm would be a waste of time, money, and lives.

It does not matter, though. Like I said- the dragons are dying even now. So cease your worries over the issue. It will be over very shortly.

It does not matter, though. Like I said- the dragons are dying even now. So cease your worries over the issue. It will be over very shortly.

We view this statement with dismay. Are dragons not allowed to take their place in nature these days? The Eternal Kawaii offers asylum in Our forests to any dragon that wishes to escape this madness, so long as they don't eat any of Our citizens and leave the sanrio kittens alone.

And on who's authority is this being done?
Eltor asked for help, but I do not see where they have decided on which action to take.

After much consultation with our king, Ardyn Elite, it has been decided that we shall go with any and all plans for helping the gragons to stop, rather than killing them.

Dragon Advance
One dragon managed to get to the capitol city. It flew over it, and into a near by cave. This cave leads to a MASSIVE underground cavern. We're not sure why he went, but others are close at hand.

I am pleased that your King has seen fit to try and prevent the dragons deaths.

Lictoria,
May I respectfully suggest that you stop any actions you are taking now?

Other Nations wishing to speak with the dragons and find out why they are behaving in such a way.
I and my Shield maidens are standing by to help protect those who wish to get near to these creatures and speak to them.

We have sent a group of dragon riders to atempt to talk with the rogues, but the situation looks bleak. The dragons are clearly trying to get beneath, the city for some unknown reason. They are laying waste to everything in there path, but not going out of their way to harm things, as they were before.

You said that you had 'moved' your capital city?
Where have you moved it and why?

It seems to me that you have inadvertantly decided to use a place that the dragons have already laid claim to and that there is something under it that they are keen to protect.

Is it worth asking those dragons still with their riders why others have become so agressive?

Tell me, do your dragons have breading grounds and are thses areas known to you?

We moved the capitol city, because it would be safer in it's new location. The dragons tend to collect in large areas and lay eggs there. We never get too close to where the eggs are, they can be very territorial individuals. Perhaps.... they had laid eggs near or below the city!!

Thats my guess though unless some of the other nations of dragon 'speakers' can help, then there is only one way to find out isn't there?

Lictoria,
May I respectfully suggest that you stop any actions you are taking now?

Certainly. I have taken no action, though, but to send weaponry. I was informed by Eltor that the dragon problem had been taken care of, and that it could stay under control with my weaponry. Perhaps he merely bought it as a last resort. In any case, my role in this scenario is finished. Goodbye.

Thank you Lictoria,
You are a noble and curtious nation, I will not forget.

Eltor,
What news from the Dragon riders?

Eltor, it would appear that you have discovered the source of the dragon's unusual behaviour, however should the situation prove more dangerous i would be most willing to assist you. Please bear in mind that should the situation reach such a crisis, though i doubt i will have a great deal of trouble, i will use all necessary force to subdue the dragons, there are as horses to us, nothing more.

Draken-Korin,
Lord Marshal of the Dragon Host,
Lord of the Valheru

The dragon riders have confirmed our guess. Below the city is a massive network of tunnels, rooms, and deep pits. The dragons are using these as not only a nesting ground, but apparently a sanctuary for their young as well. They found multiple rooms full of eggs, and many young dragons roaming about this "nest."

Six wise words for you from the government of Tarlachia:

Get the hell out of dodge!

I see your point, unfortunately evacuating the city would take time, and reestablishing it would be very difficult. There has to be some kind of solution to this problem.

Eltor,
May I too echo the words of Tarlachia?
(Though I do not understand where or what this Dodge is)

Your capital city must be evacuated and it must be removed from this place.
I believe that if you wish to keep your dragons and not destroy every single one of their kind, you have no option.

The Federation of Pyrostan offers economic aid to Eltor, to go towards all cities destroyed or otherwise damaged by draconic attack, and all families harmed in the chaos.

We are not currently prepared to give unconditional aide, however. Please respond so we may hammer out the details.

-On behalf of Prime Minister Jonthan Flarechev,
Minister of Foreign Affairs Zonin Regal

Very well. We have begun the evacuation of the city in small flame proof convoys, that should keep the citizens safe while they move passed the dragons. King Ardyn Elite is being flown out in a HEAVILY armored and well protected helicopter, along with other political personel.

Eltor,
May I too echo the words of Tarlachia?
(Though I do not understand where or what this Dodge is)

Your capital city must be evacuated and it must be removed from this place.
I believe that if you wish to keep your dragons and not destroy every single one of their kind, you have no option.

'Get the hell out of Dodge' is a figure of speech, in other words...get out or die.

It appears you've grasped the concept already though...

OOC: Gotta head to work, be back later on tonight.

Tarlachia,
Oh I most certainly did get the meaning.......

(OOC I do know but IC? well why would a Valkyrja even want to know the relavence of a reference to Dodge city? *grins*)

(OOC: Yeah that's true why would any of us know where Dodge is...?)

The city has been totally abandoned and the dragons appear to be laying waste to it, in order to clear a path into their nesting ground.

Are all inhabitants out?
We still stand by but there is little or nothing we can do to help.
I feel that it is best to leave them to their work and allow them to clear whatever they see fit.

All inhabitants have cleared the area and the dragons have opened up a larger interance to the nesting grounds. All further dragon attacks have stopped, and they are all flying to the nesting area.

*smiles*

Then I believe that your problem is coming to and end?

The nightmare has come to an end, and Eltorian citizens can go on about their lives. We will no longer try to domesticate these dragons, as we see now what greatly intelligent beasts they can be.

OOC:
Thanks for the fun RP everyone, it's been great. I'd like to keep in contact with you all, so PLEASE TELEGRAM ME if you like. You could also e-mail me.
My E-mail: fishtail56@austin.rr.com
Thnks again, bye guys.

In light of this unfortunate circumstance, I would like to propose a possible arrangement of international cooperation of nations that regard dragons within their nation as legal citizens and strive to upkeep their habitats and lands for their use.

What say you?

-Sigrun Greenwood

Eltor,
I am relieved that we were of no use to you.
It wopuld have been tragic had we had to attack these creatures only to find that they were protecting their young and unborn.

Sigrun Greenwood,
We have no dragons within our homelands nor our region, but I could not agree with you more.
Any nation who has dragons or are decended from such would be welcome to seek refuge within our boundries and will be supported by us if needed.

OOC Eltor, was fun and a good start, TG me if and when you want to....

OOC: I am actually not as new as my nation's size implies, but I've never done an RP before. I'll telegram you Children of Valkyrja. :)

OOC.
I am used to live role play, but this is new to me, so between us? *grins*