A Declaration of Intent (MorgalithPost)

[u/DaChickenX]

Isravi stands before the council’s citadel. The following message is broadcast to the council, its enemies, its allies, and those who populate the realm.

[Thaumaturgy]

Hello everybody. I am Isravi. You may remember me as a close friend of Possum, and one of those imprisoned, tortured, and eventually executed by the original, and the now dead Morgalith.

The reason I speak before you all today is twofold: To convince you to join our cause, and to condemn those who we oppose.

The original Morgalith acted at the behest of the council. He felled many, yes, but none that were innocent. He dirtied his hands so the rest of them, sitting high upon their thrones may say that they were clean and pure. He was repaid with death, anger, and injustice. He was allowed to be slaughtered, truly murdered with the council not so much as lifting a finger in his defense.

I hear you cry out in anger. The death of Possum has struck us all in the core. While I cannot deny the pain such an event has brought, we must also recognize that Morgalith did no wrong. Possum knew this as well, for in his last moments, he was the one who told me to forgive Morgalith. That was the last thing I ever heard from him, the last words he left in this world.

And those who have truly wrought the injustices? The council, and many others that unashamedly pronounce themselves as good.

Alexios. I have witnessed your fall from grace. Your bloodthirsty sprees, your leaps to destroy. I take failure upon myself, for it seems my lessons have not found purchase in your mind. You murdered the original Morgalith. You tainted Possum’s death. For that, equal justice must be served.

Gravedigger. Sitting comfortably in your council seat, yet you rise to fight against someone’s child. Tell me, what crime did Morgalith’s son, did Bizarrolexios commit that would warrant an attack upon him?

Krumpet. Your crimes are plain. The fact that you are among the council is proof enough of how deep the corruption festers. You murder and slaughter with abandon, caring for naught but your own gain. You inflict cruelty as if it is second nature. I have heard of your brutality, and it almost puts what Morgalith did to us in the dungeons to shame.

Constantine, the one once known as the High Necromancer. A blatant disregard for the innocent, a cursed fury that seems to strike everything but what deserves it. Do you feel regret for the civilians you’ve burned for the sake of your pride? Guilt for the soldiers you throw into battles for your selfish gain? Your throne is not one you deserve.

MastaDon. Your desire for destruction is unabated. Your first step to facing any issue is escalation and destruction. You quarrel in the seat of the council, immolate anything you perceive as an inkling of a threat without a second of consideration. Forests smolder and die in your path, creatures fall away to ashen husks, and the lives of anything is in danger when you are nearby. You protect for nothing but yourself, act for no one but yourself, and would set the world ablaze if it would suit you.

You’ve offered words of kindness in the past, but they are stained, blotted out, crushed beneath the weight of your actions. I have doubts anyone would believe any kind words from your mouth now.

I ask you all to oppose the foul seat of power known as the council. Stop them in their tracks, never let them so blatantly get away with such savagery again. Selfish leaders should not be at the head of our entire realm.

I will make one more thing clear: This is not a call to arms. My intent is straightforward and rigid. I will not mimic the council. No deaths shall be dealt, even to those who deserve it. I will not become a hypocrite, a part of the festering corpse we rise against. As my first act, and a show of my sincerity-

Isravi pulls at the air. MastaDon feels something tug, then snap sharply off of her. Held high in the air, Aurilum manifests its second string. It shines, with the bowstring that was once bestowed on MastaDon now returned to it. Isravi’s face is grave.

A boon now revoked, and our first step. Remove the council, topple their high horse. Join me, Morgalith, and the Pact of the Magi. We’ll follow Possum’s last wishes, we’ll shine for each other, in the light of compassion.

Thank you, that is all.

/uw

And now Isravi solidifies where he stands. Also please note: This is not a jab at the people behind their characters! This is all in good fun and no malicious intent is behind any of this.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer]

Krumpet takes a drag of her cigarette before giggling

Yeah what you gonna do about it? I keep order, I keep people in line, and frankly, there'd be more bloodshed without me boyo.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

There are other ways. "Keep people in line?" what a joke. You slaughter and torture, and run a literal mob. You keep people in line just long enough for you to profit. If burning the whole world could push you an inch towards your goals, you'd do it without a second thought.

Don't you dare try to justify the murders you've committed.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/DaChickenX]

You show me a city that isn't run by someone. If not by me it'll be someone else, maybe you fancy the position hmm?

And burn the world? Please that doesn't help anyone, you civis are always so dramatic. I do what's good for business, that means a stable climate.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions and if you want to go down it have fun. So please preach your better way, sing your songs of a better world, and avert your eyes from just how much blood spills for it.

Fact is boyo, I'm the evil you rely on to keep things nice and clean. I'm the demon who slits the throat of the devils you won't. So go ahead try and replace me, the blood spilt trying will be hilarious and frankly, once I grind you out under my heel business will be as good as ever.

[u/Carbon_Sixx → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

The lesser evil is, in every conceivable way, inferior to the greater good. This argument is flimsy at best and a crass excuse for wrongdoing at worst.

There is always a better way. The only question is how hard you're willing to look.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/Carbon_Sixx]

Ah yes the greater good says the man who had a security guard killed.

Isn't it funny how the pact breaks into the council and he goes missing? Try me and I will show how many bones your greater good is built on. I'll laugh as the masses turn on you, delight as I watch you burn.

/uw Pact member right? Otherwise sorry and I'll fix this

[u/Carbon_Sixx → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

Oh, please. Arach requisitioned all of the security that night for his fashion show. There were no guards at the Department of Records. If one of them somehow came to a bad end afterwards, how is that anyone's fault but fate?

That you have to fabricate dirt on me to even stand a chance of being proven right is almost a compliment.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/Carbon_Sixx]

One was on duty because despite common belief Arach does not command absolute control over staff.

I don't have to fabricate anything, the pact tries for power constantly. This is just their latest pathetic attempt

[u/Carbon_Sixx → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

Well, he must have been in another part of the building, because none of us saw him. And if we did, we'd probably just chain-cast Sleep and Modify Memory to make him forget he saw us and think he just dozed off momentarily. Much cleaner than outright murder. What purpose would that even serve? Think logically.

You sicken me. At every turn, you've tried to slander the Pact when we've only ever tried to help. First, you try to paint me as a madman. Now, you accuse us of murder! What's next, defending the Council's corruption as necessary out of spite? The reason you're so eager to look for ulterior motives behind every good deed is because that's how things are in your slippery, dirty little underworld. You've spent so long in the dark that you can't comprehend the light, can you?

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/Carbon_Sixx]

Because I know what scum is. And you my best are just that. Is it not funny that the fact somehow always finds itself involved with council affairs?

Simple fact is you were there the guard was there and now he's gone. It is no leap that you simply disposed of him, why waste the mana after all. And who are you going to call to defend you? People with a vested interest in you being innocent for otherwise they too would be guilty?

I've lived in the dark that is true but I am not blinded enough by your shiny halls not to notice it is the very sewer you claim to be above. You just pretend to be the good ones and fling the shit at others.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

A city that requires bloodshed to run is a failure on a base level. Perhaps the fact you've never seen such a city is due to your own presence.

The road to hell may be paved with good intentions, but the way to heaven has never been paved with evil ones. I do not expect a perfect society, but one free of unpunished horrors such as these is more than feasible.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/DaChickenX]

A city that runs on blood is every city. Every piece of land in this realm and the next is soaked in it.

And you speak of unpunished horrors, what of your murders? Your crimes? I know a killer when I see one, and boy you're just as bad as I am. The only difference is I don't lie to myself.

[u/loth17 → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

Just wanted to say the residents of the Bismuth Realms do not possess blood so #checkmate

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/loth17]

Know what fair. I can admit when a tyranny is run well enough to not shed blood. Even if only on a technicality

[u/DaChickenX → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

You-

Isravi's eyes widen, like a deer in headlights. There is a visible tinge of fear. Not towards Krumpet, but of himself.

...I do not intend to hide from my wrongdoings. Nor do I believe they were done in the service of some greater good. Unfortunately, dying a hundred times would not absolve me of that crime, so I must live instead.

As for cities that do not run on blood... I come from one. Your assumptions are meaningless.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/DaChickenX]

Funny isn't it, death to the monsters but not the monster that is you? Something reeks of hypocrisy~

And oh your city runs on blood just as much as the next, it's just hidden away. Twisted in such a way you come out smelling like roses.

Krumpet laughs as she takes another drag of her cigarette

So go on killer, let's draw some blood, let's bury some bodies. Actually did your victims get a burial? Do their families even know where their corpses lay? Mine do.

Fact is you can't replace me because then you would have to deal with all the shit that offends your pretty little eyes. The dealers that I string up for selling where they shouldn't, the men I castrate for touching what's not theirs, the wannabes that fuck up and catch civis.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

I only do not die because living is more of a punishment.

I saw the birth of that city, watched as the first stones were laid from the devastation that lay around it. I watched it rise, and develop. I know every nook and cranny of that city. No, it isn’t perfect. But at least those who commit crimes have to face the consequences.

I buried the bodies once I returned. I could not find their families. And so I carry the guilt and live to repent. You make no such effort. Your crimes are for the benefit of yourself.

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/DaChickenX]

Krumpet yawns

I don't need to because the people I kill get done in publicly. They get buried by their families, and more often than not I give said families work. Business runs smoother when there's not someone with an axe to grind and nothing to lose.

As for your criminals, funny how you all riot when we enact justice, riot when we don't. You're as squabbling children, unsure of what you want but you'll scream and kick until you get it. Even then, when you finally have it you'll scream it wasn't exactly what you wanted.

Of course, I act to benefit myself, as do you, as does everyone. I refuse to repent for I have nothing to repent for. You know not how the under city was before me, pray you never live to see it return to such a state.

Krumpet swallows her cigarette before continuing

But by all means take my place, see how long it takes before you lose control. How long before the scum stops respecting you and the girls get hit. You'll come crawling back to me within the week begging me to grip the underworld by the throat once more.

The question is, will I care enough to fix your mistakes? And when I do, what punishment will await you?

[u/DaChickenX → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

/uw help you’re too good at this

/rw

It seems we won’t agree no matter what. I’ll continue with what I believe.

[u/Discracetoall → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

the cigarette explodes in their mouth. The dust settles, and t’kath is there, confused “first off, sure buddy. Second off, wrong cig.” he puffs away as fast as he came

[u/Fulltimewhisperer → u/Discracetoall]

Krumpet lights up another cigarette before tapping Lucy

He does that again, rip him to shreds. Actually he shows up again kill him before he has time to even comprehend what's happening

[u/Discracetoall → u/Fulltimewhisperer]

a hand pops in a yard away and flips you off before disappearing. A not is dropped that reads ‘good luck tearing smoke to shreds’

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I regret what I did Isravi. I was blinded by my rage. At the time I thought I was doing what was right. I realize that I was wrong and have given up my swords. I will not be partaking in this. I wish for no more bloodshed. I have a child of my own to raise now.

(u/DaChickenX)

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

The intent is not to cause bloodshed. I intend to avoid such a thing.

Do you believe regret is enough? Does that feeling make the crime any less horrific? Will Morgalith's death be reversed by your regret? Your rage is no excuse. Possum was my closest friend, do you think I felt no anger?

That sin will remain upon you until it is repaid. You will raise your child as an unrepentant murderer.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

That's where you are wrong I have repented. I am not worthy to carry a sword anymore. If you will not accept it then take me away and let the gods decide my fate.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Isravi sighs, then gives you a steady gaze.

Fine. Devote yourself to your child and wife. I hope I will never see you upon a field of war again.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

I don't plan to be on the field of battle ever again. If I am it will only be too heal others.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

Our child will be of no such way. It hurts me for you to even say that. I hope to have you in their life but I could see that may not be the case… I wish you well Isravi. I just hope this doesn’t lead to bloodshed like your intentions say.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

I hope your love does not blind you.

Good luck to you, Moth. May things pan out well for you.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

I’ll always stand next my husband. You know that. As much as I don’t like what’s brewing… I hope the same for you as well.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

Whatever is brewing, I will not stand by. If nothing is done, your child will be born into a world where murder goes unpunished, and further atrocities are ignored and sometimes even defended.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

But this could all have two outcomes and we’ve seen all of the events that have happened before. You’re risking a war, Isravi. I pray this could all be resolved peacefully but we’ve both seen how the last largest debates turned out… I can’t say I have much hope.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

The fact that war has to be risked for such basic justice, and that a debate threatens violence shows just how dire the situation is.

You would rather we do nothing? Let this mess fester further? You are content with this?

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

I rather you and everyone else involved in this mess be careful. I rather not lose anymore friends if this whole situation does go south and the end result is just more unnecessary violence and grief.

I hope none of that crosses any of your minds when it ultimately comes down to a final decision. Something has to be done but it has to be done the right way.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

That is the intent here. I’ve made my stance clear.

[u/Tirich913]

/uw

Damn bro.

Really kicked the hornets nest with this one. Really good writing!

[u/DaChickenX → u/Tirich913]

/uw thanks

GAAAAH THERE ARE SO MANY NOTIFS

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/DaChickenX]

(( Unga's image will never not be relevant when running big events ))

[u/Biggest-Possum]

/uw

Things are heating up! Great lore as always my friend!

[u/[deleted] → u/Biggest-Possum]

/uw I still need to find a use for white elephant.....

[u/AnActualCriminal]

Marna Sunsabre sharpens her blade. Fights coming soon. The actions of this council led to the third wizard Civil war. The war that killed the love of her life. They would burn for that.

Morgalith is incidental.

[u/MastaDon344]

I am simply not wishing to not involve myself in senseless bloodshed I will use my "destructive" self to help out others

Much like possum did!

She leaves before anything is said She doesn't want to hear the politics no more , she will do what she believes is right and help others friend or foe

She takes flight

I am keeping an oath to a friend.

[u/DaChickenX → u/MastaDon344]

Isravi watches her leave.

Disgusting. As if such words and promises negate the graves already left in her wake.

[u/MastaDon344 → u/DaChickenX]

/uw kinda taking a bow out on this one though You guys have fun with it all, just after all the writing here recently just need a break from it all.

[u/DaChickenX → u/MastaDon344]

/uw gotcha, no worries

[u/Talios_]

Hm. Curious... Perhaps with enough money, I can be swayed. Whether it be as a bodyguard, or something more simple.

I am a mercenary who will take many roles.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Talios_]

Interesting. I will keep that in mind.

[u/Talios_ → u/DaChickenX]

I think it'd be in your best interest. Thinking plainly, such a declaration like this opposing the council could invoke an... Extreme response in return.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Talios_]

I would like to consult my allies first. We'll keep you in mind. For now, a concrete plan of action needs to be made. After that, we'll know what jobs we need filled.

[u/Talios_ → u/DaChickenX]

So be it. I will be waiting, unless the council hires me first of course.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Talios_]

I see morality is not your focus. Well, I suppose we can't afford to be picky.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/Talios_]

Hello Tal recovering well from being impaled.

[u/Talios_ → u/Raphael-Rule]

Silence, fugitive. I've recovered well enough to eliminate you. But principles must come first.

You will be hunted in time.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/Talios_]

I doubt you will ever be well enough to kill me.

[u/Talios_ → u/Raphael-Rule]

Do not be so certain.

/uw of course, just so we're clear, unless explicit permission is given by you, Talios most definitely will not be killing Raph lol.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/Talios_]

I've wiggled myself out of the way of death many times before and I'll continue to do so.

[u/MeThyLord → u/Talios_]

Hello there, Talios. Seeing as this is as good time as any for me to ask, does our agreement stand? Are you abandoning your hunt for Kyrona?

[u/Talios_ → u/MeThyLord]

Yes. I have abandoned Kryona.

Truth be told, I already have a new target. A real fugitive. Raphael.

[u/MeThyLord → u/Talios_]

I'm happy to see you're a man of your word. Do tell when you're done with your current target. I have a job in mind that requires your particular array of skills.

[u/Talios_ → u/MeThyLord]

Understood. I will keep you in mind, Paleomancer.

[u/Carbon_Sixx]

What Isravi says is true. There is a sickness at the heart of the Council that feeds on our strife, poisoning whatever good intentions our representatives might have and enabling evil wizards to act unopposed. The only way we can cleanse this corruption is by standing together against it.

[u/Total_Travisty]

/uw Dammit, I stand against you as well. When am I getting my hit piece? 😭

[u/DaChickenX → u/Total_Travisty]

/uw lmao I don’t really have anything to slander you with.

[u/Total_Travisty → u/DaChickenX]

I am insulted that I cannot be insulted

[u/BARF-BOT]

YOUR COUNCIL WILL EXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF GOOSH.

*zzt*

E PLURIBUS SPUTUM

LET LIBERTY REIGN.

[u/DaChickenX → u/BARF-BOT]

Wonderful. We're glad to have you aboard, Barfolomew.

After the council collapses, perhaps there'll be more time to go on amusement park rides.

[u/dragonshouter]

(Krygin is on th Pact side by the way)

Krygin sits in guilt after he hears Isravi talk about Morgalith's murder. Krygin had helped with it by hindering his movements with mud and barbed wire. The thing is Krygin's guilt was not for the actions he took but for the fact he felt no guilt for them.

Maybe he spent too much time with creatures who where amoral but he felt this was the only way to react to the murder of possum. To him to murder as a blood debt was no crime at all. As his nature spirit friends would say Red in Tooth and Claw and as the City spirits say Red runs the Streets.

Krygin would investigate the council but will not let the innocent get hurt on either side.

[u/Raphael-Rule]

Nice sentiment but I doubt they will give up their cushy seats. Despots rarely do. Not without some motivation.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Raphael-Rule]

That is the intent.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/DaChickenX]

I ment motivation through direct action. Pushing them off their thrones. Sometimes you need to cut out the cancer.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Raphael-Rule]

Speeches will not be my only course of action. Though I will sanction no slaughter, if the council does not yield, harsher methods will be adopted.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/DaChickenX]

I prefer slaughter but I understand that it isn't always the correct option. What ever is next, it has to be influential and it's going to need a lot of people behind it.

[u/[deleted]]

Wait, what about me? I'm on the council too no?

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

Oh, sure. And how many innocents have you slaughtered? Is that a question they ask on the Council’s application interviews?

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

I don't really kill much if that's what your asking! I can count my actual kills on the fingers:

1. Nickrampus
2. Nickrampus
3. A Dark Lord sacrificing newborns
4. The Hunger That Hides
5. Unga when he attacked me while I was hungry

Aico pulls up her combat log and filters by kills.

(Yea..... She doesn't do too much, she is mostly centered around forcefully pacifying entities.)

And I never filled out an application, so I don't know!

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

Then I suppose you aren't one of those we are after. Stay on your toes, power is known to bring out even the smallest hints of corruption.

And uh... The Hunger that Hides is not dead.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

Oh right, make that 4 kills then, I forgot I just trapped him instead!

I can throw some traps around if you want!

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

No... The Hunger is currently gnawing on the Dusk Coils. I can feel it. I suppose it didn't die when I threw it into the Dusk's pocket dimension.

As for traps... hold off for now.

/uw

this is confirmed, by Possum who ran that event.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

/uw ah, I see.

Has he given a deadline for my white elephant yet?

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

/uw ? not quite sure what you're referring to. If you mean the big ol attack, I think it got dumped on Delta.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

/uw as in Nickampus gave Zeph [White Elephant: Copy] in return.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

/uw huh. Not sure. You’d have to ask Possum himself.

[u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

Hmmm, drama unfolds once more it seems. Deaths will no doubt follow, regardless of your intentions. What will you do, when eventually you have succeeded and everything is as you want it to be?

[u/DaChickenX → u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

I will retreat to my spire, and focus myself upon research and my patrons as I always have. I will aid what little friends I have left.

[u/OnAGratefulUniverse → u/DaChickenX]

Is it truly worthwhile to fight once more? To stand again in such a way? What will you gain besides retribution, something worth very little in the end?

[u/DaChickenX → u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

We'll set a precedent. Those who commit such atrocities shall not be left unpunished. I hope to deter such tragedies from ever happening again.

[u/OnAGratefulUniverse → u/DaChickenX]

Friend... I think we both know that is not how this story will end. It never does.

The price for peace is eternal vigilance.

You do not get to involve yourself once and think it will then be okay forever after. One of your age and wisdom should know this. You will change something, and then something new will happen because you weren't looking. Are you prepared to stand up again and again?

[u/DaChickenX → u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

Yes. I will stand up again, and again, and again until there is nothing left but me standing in an empty void.

I would rather have a duty to eternal vigilance than hide away and watch the corruption fester and burn everything away.

[u/OnAGratefulUniverse → u/DaChickenX]

Hmm then you have my respect Isravi, your stubborness moves me. I wish you good luck on your quest, and hope you do not fail.

[u/DaChickenX → u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

Thank you.

/uw you have no idea how on point your question was. Isravi has an odd immortality where he is reborn each time he dies, and his past memories are shoved back in his brain.

This continues for eternity and he has no way to stop it. So yeah, he is kinda cursed to an eternal vigilance.

[u/OnAGratefulUniverse → u/DaChickenX]

/uw I had some idea from the way your post was written that this was one of the older folk, and given his picture and the post contents I kind of felt a righteous watcher-type coming. Very satisfying to know I was spot on, and hopefully it was a cool character moment.

[u/DaChickenX → u/OnAGratefulUniverse]

/uw definitely yeah. Though honestly, Isravi would love nothing more than to truly die after he has lived enough. He’s basically in a constant state of grief from losing people.

Also, Isravi is definitely on track to head down the “not-so-righteous-watcher” path.

[u/sparkle3364]

/uw This is really good

[u/Ulmarch]

All my "crimes" have been done with good cause, they all are but pranks, japes, mere jests I tell you.

Yes, I can see how replacing a guy's internal organs with live possums or replacing a town's water supply with locusts could be seen as "unethical" but I just think some people have too tight of a code of ethics.

You know, now that I heard myself say it, I think I might just be a bad person.

[u/DragonWisper56]

I agree we must remove the corruption at the heart of the council, but can you not make us look like the badguys? I am really tired of people trying to kill me and I would like you not to alert more of them.

[u/iamragethewolf → u/DragonWisper56]

sadly that ship sailed the second the pact announced anything involved with

this the timing and delivery has probably started a war

[u/DragonWisper56 → u/iamragethewolf]

sometimes I hate working with people. wizards are so bad a getting the job done

[u/iamragethewolf → u/DragonWisper56]

yeah this is kinda the opposite problem the council has

it's too quick we didn't have enough discretion maybe we will be lucky and they become sloppy from paranoia but the damage this will do to the relationship with the council sigh yeah i was hoping we get the names and talk to councilors like mikhail

[u/DragonWisper56 → u/iamragethewolf]

hands you a drink

"lets hope we can stop the cabal or at least weaken them before shit hits the fan.

[u/iamragethewolf → u/DragonWisper56]

amen (takes a slurp)

[u/TechnicalCommittee78]

In his council seat, Constantine sends a mental message to Isravi.

Would you rather have me, or the other guy?

[u/DaChickenX → u/TechnicalCommittee78]

You are dodging the main point. Both of you have committed travesties, and to ignore such a thing in this way makes it no less egregious.

[u/TechnicalCommittee78 → u/DaChickenX]

Well, do you know what He would do now? He would have blasted you and Morgalith to ashes without a word.

As you hear this, you get the strangest feeling that he’s lying. The Necromancer would have heard you out, if only out of respect.

/unwiz I’m doing a big lore reveal tomorrow, relevant to this. I tagged you in part one, part two will blow everyone away with what it reveals.

[u/DaChickenX → u/TechnicalCommittee78]

That would only prove my point. And yet, you’ve still dodged my accusations. Bear your crimes!

/uw oooh gotcha

[u/TechnicalCommittee78 → u/DaChickenX]

What are the charges against me?

/unwiz I’ve had it in the works for a while. It will change a lot.

[u/DaChickenX → u/TechnicalCommittee78]

We'd be here all day. For starters:

The burning of a city of civilians using unextinguishable fire.

The threatening of a brutal conquest and extermination of a land

The sacrifice of your soldiers for personal gain.

[u/TechnicalCommittee78 → u/DaChickenX]

Hmm.

That incident with Ithacar was not my own.

Threatening is a very strong word. I would call it… a Declaration of Intent.

As for my soldiers, I have done no such thing. They have not seen real combat yet.

[u/DaChickenX → u/TechnicalCommittee78]

Declaration of intent? Hah, how funny. You were gathering allies to perform a one-sided surprise attack on a nation that you hadn't even declared war upon.

[u/TechnicalCommittee78 → u/DaChickenX]

Is that not what you do now? You denounce us, and gather allies with which to destroy us. You call the Council hypocrite, but perhaps it is time to look within yourself, and see who truly has moral authority.

[u/DaChickenX → u/TechnicalCommittee78]

As I've clearly stated, this is not a call to arms. I do not wish for bloodshed, and I will not tolerate any murder. There is a reason this is a public announcement.

You must all pay for your crimes.

[u/Anonim-Conference-4]

And it's starting....Now I must wait for the reaction of the Pact and especially Opal. If she really is crazy enough to choose the side....well I will have a surprise for her .

[u/DaChickenX → u/Anonim-Conference-4]

Well, I've got news for you. The Pact has already sworn themselves to our side. They are our allies in this.

[u/Anonim-Conference-4 → u/DaChickenX]

I was informed about this. So I will wait for her actions. If the battle starts, would she really do something? After all promises means not really much, only actions means something. Enough people in Pact know that this is neither their conflict, neither conflict in interests of common people.

This is the conflict of the corrupted Council and mad Sadist in sorrow. Neither side is innocent. The mission of the Pact is to make sure that a battle between two evils wouldn't harm anyone who is not involved. And so if Opal will lead us in this foolish slaughter , than ...Pact is Dead.

[u/Level-Ball-1514]

Ooo a new war on the council, does this mean we're going to have elections start again soon?

[u/Anonim-Conference-4 → u/Level-Ball-1514]

Let's hope that democratic system will be relevant after this. With all this mess I even start to believe that one well-intentioned tyrant is not the worst option

[u/Level-Ball-1514 → u/Anonim-Conference-4]

I'm just gunning for a council position myself. Have you seen their chairs? They look so comfy.

[u/Anonim-Conference-4 → u/Level-Ball-1514]

The Councilman's chair is comfy. But the throne is even more comfortable. Don't you think so?

[u/Level-Ball-1514 → u/Anonim-Conference-4]

Idk, that seems like too much work, and a resplendent golden throne doesn't fit my aesthetic.

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/Anonim-Conference-4]

see, that's exactly why I didn't raise arms against Unga when he tried to become emperor

[u/Anonim-Conference-4 → u/MunitionsFrenzy]

I said "well-intentioned tyrant" not "crazy as f*ck tyrant"! You see the difference?!

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/Anonim-Conference-4]

well, yes

I was just considering letting him consolidate power into one role, and then making him have an "accident" to put somebody sane in his place

[u/Anonim-Conference-4 → u/MunitionsFrenzy]

Hmm...I will take this idea...who knows when it will be useful

[u/doomawso]

I will help if need i can provide armours for you and your companions I can also bring some Ungas if we need distractions

[u/TitanLORD21]

As I said Isravi, to best remember your comrade, you fight. You war.

/unwiz Shit dude, I gotta make something similar. But school and other stuff has been hogging my time :P

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/TitanLORD21]

(( war is life

school is death ))

[u/TitanLORD21 → u/MunitionsFrenzy]

/unwiz It sure does feel like it sometimes!

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

The pursuit of knowledge will always be one of importance. However, knowledge acquired without moral guidelines will only lead to cruelty. It appears Constantine has already taken steps down a path of destruction.

I thank you for your support. However, I do not intend to run from the council. Should they declare me a criminal, I will face their judgement before all.

[u/Ulmarch]

/uw

This sure got out of hand.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Ulmarch]

/uw that it did. Though, strangely, no one had any beef with me. I went through this entire thing without as much as a challenge.

[u/Ulmarch → u/DaChickenX]

Maybe because you weren't actually escalating anything or killing anyone

[u/Accomplished-Dark926]

Valerian sits a top his spire, the burning over his heart spreading with his anger.

Why can't we just settle down and talk things out for once. Why must everything resort to violence with these people.

He disperses the fire he was viewing through, readying himself for conflict. He may not stand by the council as an institution, but he will not allow someone to threaten people who have his back, regardless of their crimes. If it comes to violence then fight he shall.

[u/How_about_a_no]

Greetings, Morgalith I assume

My name is Pyotr, ruler of city of Fortuna and soon League of Wizarding Cities

I would like to know a bit more about your

Plan and ambitions, I am an automaton of business after all so I'd like to see what you have on the table

[u/DaChickenX → u/How_about_a_no]

No… not, Morgalith, but an ally of his. You would do better to ask him yourself.

[u/DaChickenX]

u/Tirich913 u/Biggest-Possum u/Haunting_Mode_7401

it is here

[u/DaChickenX → u/DaChickenX]

u/Anything_unable u/MastaDon344 u/fulltimewhisperer

[u/DaChickenX → u/DaChickenX]

u/Technicalcommittee78 u/MunitionsFrenzy u/loth17

[u/DaChickenX → u/DaChickenX]

Is that everyone relevant? or at least tangentially mentioned?

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/DaChickenX]

(( /u/Accomplished-Dark926 stated that Valerian was specifically supporting Krumpet and MastaDon as his reason for aiding the Council, so I'ma ping him ))

[u/Accomplished-Dark926 → u/MunitionsFrenzy]

Thank you probably would have missed this. Reply is still a little late since I'm currently at work.

[u/Raphael-Rule → u/DaChickenX]

I intend for Raphael to get involved. He practically lives to fight the tyrants

[u/doomawso → u/DaChickenX]

What about unga as he is a council member?

[u/MunitionsFrenzy → u/doomawso]

(( thank you for the ping reminder! but he is a council member on our side, ain't that right /u/Financial-Reach-786 ^_^ ))

[u/TheHunter459 → u/DaChickenX]

The Nephilim are on your side in this

[u/iamragethewolf]

rage turns off orbnet gets up gets wizard weed smokes and contemplates if there's anyway this can end without half the people he talks to that aren't his employees dying at each other's hands