Scattered Fragments III
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Word travelled fast around the camp that Tevinter lords had come in person to boost the troops, after such a great battle had been fought and won.
The soldiers swarmed around our party filled with drunken mirth.
"We want a speech , and blessings to crown this victory" they cried, their cheers filling the air with a ghoulish din.
And so the Archon gave a speech to great effect
He told the gathered men that they had vanquished the scourge of Elven filth, and as compensation for their service to Tevinter the land so liberated was to be divided among all soldiers who risked life and limb.
The camp erupted with rejoicing at this news, but the Archon raised his hand,
"There is but one more thing."
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Scattered Fragments IV
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"This piece of earth, the very soil upon which you all now stand, still bears the burden of foul Magic.
The crowd recoiled with a collective gasp
"Yes indeed" the Archon bellowed in a voice that belied his age "did you assume your enemies will leave a parting gift?"
"Elven enchantments exist here, concealed within this soil to curse, possess and to plague your inheritance..."
Modifié par vilnii, 29 avril 2010 - 11:51 .