Wegun
08-12-2007, 06:16
Tsar Decebal sat upon his throne, surronded by advisors of Dhevich nobility. The hearth fires burned bright, and the hall looked more akin to a viking mead hall. The Tsar peered upon a map of the known world, showing special attention to the region around the Black Sea.
Ah, the Empire of Kansiov, our cousins to the north.
"Duke Emil."
"Yes, your Tsarvich?"
"How goes the land of Kansiov?"
"They are a strong people sire, and have remained steadfast against the barbarians to the north."
"Would you not agree it would be wise to court the friendship of such a people, and in doing so promoting harmony and peace between us?"
"Of course my lord! A brilliant idea! We them on your side you could wipe out the barbarians to the North East!"
"Not only that, but our two peoples might defend each other against foreign agressors. Send an envoy to Kansiov, with gifts of gold and silver. I shall consult him before his journey, and I will give him full powers to broker peace upon the Black Sea."
"Right away Tsarvich!"
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Iuliu Aurel, a merchent of some power and prestige, embarked from Wodengrad with 25 warriors and a chest of treasures for the Emperor of Kansiov. The journey would take 1 week on horseback, and would be laden with barbarians and bandits.
Aurel set off quickly, and warrior-poets in Kirov could sing of his adventures during the journey for days. He and his band battled many foes, and lost 7 men before reaching the borders of Kansiov. They slowed from a breakneck speed to a trot as they neared the border, and looked for some imperial official.
Ah, the Empire of Kansiov, our cousins to the north.
"Duke Emil."
"Yes, your Tsarvich?"
"How goes the land of Kansiov?"
"They are a strong people sire, and have remained steadfast against the barbarians to the north."
"Would you not agree it would be wise to court the friendship of such a people, and in doing so promoting harmony and peace between us?"
"Of course my lord! A brilliant idea! We them on your side you could wipe out the barbarians to the North East!"
"Not only that, but our two peoples might defend each other against foreign agressors. Send an envoy to Kansiov, with gifts of gold and silver. I shall consult him before his journey, and I will give him full powers to broker peace upon the Black Sea."
"Right away Tsarvich!"
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Iuliu Aurel, a merchent of some power and prestige, embarked from Wodengrad with 25 warriors and a chest of treasures for the Emperor of Kansiov. The journey would take 1 week on horseback, and would be laden with barbarians and bandits.
Aurel set off quickly, and warrior-poets in Kirov could sing of his adventures during the journey for days. He and his band battled many foes, and lost 7 men before reaching the borders of Kansiov. They slowed from a breakneck speed to a trot as they neared the border, and looked for some imperial official.