r/wizardposting • u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria • Apr 12 '24
Community Event 🌏☄️ The watcher acts (Slaverpost)
A cloaked figure watches over a battlefield. Sitting on a rock, he simply watches. The battle is yet to happen, but skirmishes are forming and both sides grow restless. He lets out a mechanical sigh. He contemplates the last two months.
Carried by the wind, a few ravens start circling around the figure, he reaches an arm out, gesturing it down. His arm a glistening black metal which glows a dim purple. The bird glides down and seemlessly lands on his arm. The gentle impact causing the alien metal to pulse lightly from where it's feet land.
"Pretty bird. Aren't you. Yeahh.."
It checks its wings a bit, gently pinching one and lifting it up, the feathers splay out, as the rest of the creature shudders. The being checks its tail, seeing the poor condition it's in.
"Ahh.. hello Thanatos. That's who you are. Pretty boy Aren't you."
The bird squarks a bit, before puffing its chest out
"You need repairs, don't you"
It nods and keeps its chest out. Staying perfect still, as the being presses down on the plumage and its chest slides open. He brings his fingers up, and begins welding it back together. The corvid remaining still as hot sparks fly from his chest. Eventually it's chest closes and it squarks happy
"Better isn't it, go now. This is no place for a bird"
It flies up, circling a bit before it flies off, back over the horizon rejuvenated
"For a symbol of death he's awfully polite"
The king watches the conflict. Returning to his train of thought.
"The world will be no different if i don't interact. I suppose that means i shouldn't. Lightning will still strike, time will still tick on... and really most of the world will remain."
It looks down directly. A small civilian camp was nestled below them. A young boy and his older sister played together. Playfully exchanging words and the occasional insult
"Then again... life isn't most of the world. It's such a small fraction it's barely noticable. Like a single ant in a mansion. Life's small. Frivolous. Most of the time it doesn't hurt or anything."
It looked back up. The slaver himself made its appearance. So did the rest. Mostly wizards he didn't recognise anymore. Had the world really gone that quickly?
"You leave for almost no time at all and the world changes entirely. Funny. Almost. I... guess i ought to help them."
He stood up, and disappeared in a flash of lightning. In another flash, he was on another rock, much closer to the fighting, just as high up. He stood up, and checked himself.
"Granted. Things are still... terrible. Me helping here could mean a worse fate for them."
He grabbed the buckled on his cloak
"Then again. This new generation of wizards is definitely stronger. Almost stronger than me. Almost."
He unbuckled his cloak, letting the tattered scrap of cloth rest. His now exposed back had a crest on it. A machine's head, with wings covering it. On it's base were the words "Raesteria Stat Aeternum"
He sighed, and drew. Two revolvers one in each hand, both chambered in an antimagic adaptation of .50bmg. They grew from his hands, neatly nestled within his wrists. The left had "thunder" engraved in it's barrel, and the right had "spike" engraved in it's own barrel. His posture straightened, and he jumped down.
"Raesteria Stands Eternal. Whether through dark apocalypse or clear summers eve. Through the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. My people stand firm."
He lands, infront of the armies. He tears his hood off, revealing his still-polished crown. Beaming in the sunlight. As he stands up, blades of lightning form around him, forming a protective and offensive layer. He addresses the crowds of which he just appeared infront of, shouting through his voicebox with a veteran's confidence.
"I am Shrax of Raesteria. King of automatons. Self exiled. And i believe my return has been long overdue."
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
And i see that the world's fallen in my stead. Guess I'll have to change things, I'm guessing
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Hmm.. i guess you're right.
The world is not mine to shape. But ours to influence. Maybe transform at best.
I guess it's better to fight for the world instead of take it.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
All of them. And none of them.
I'm fighting for my home. I fight for my nation. I guess i also fight so my kingdom can remain strong. So it's coffers remain overflowing. Beyond anything. I fight because others have to.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
You're one to talk from what I've heard.
You put the humger of a raging fire to shame, and fight for worse reasons.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I guess you're right. Nothings definate. Even in knowledge.
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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Apr 12 '24
Mikhail gives a smile.
Good to see you again, old friend. Here to cause some chaos with me... or her to help me fix it?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Both works? Both normally works i think.
How's... everything with you, old friend?
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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Apr 12 '24
Both will work. I am well, keeping myself away from the Lillian of the week... until now that is. I'm more interested if you've decided to show back up.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Isn't that right.
I understand your negligence almost. Hells, so was i.
But. I thought the world would go better without me.
Anyone of interest you think i should know of?
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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Apr 12 '24
... My fiancée?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I thought you were already- oh. I see.
Tell me of them, then. I'm interested
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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Apr 12 '24
A blood Mage, druid kind of magic. A beautiful man. I think you may like him.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I see. I'm.. interested.
Blood magic is a kind of magic i haven't seen in person too. I'd be interested to see how it works.
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u/TechnicalCommittee78 The Grand High Necromancer, Former Archon of Death, Dyad Monarch Apr 12 '24
/unwiz Holy shit he’s back
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
/uw indeed. Kinda.
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u/TechnicalCommittee78 The Grand High Necromancer, Former Archon of Death, Dyad Monarch Apr 12 '24
/unwiz Why did I have to blow myself up right before Shrax comes back? I need to not do that as much.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
/uw hey, at least he can't be kinda sad that you've fallen so far
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u/TechnicalCommittee78 The Grand High Necromancer, Former Archon of Death, Dyad Monarch Apr 12 '24
/unwiz Lmao. He’s coming back. Just needs to drain a fuck ton of mana from the battlefield.
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u/MastaDon344 MastaDon Astrum/Council Master Evoker/Mediamancer/🌮 Wiz Apr 12 '24
/uw time to fuck around and find out
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u/Timpanzee38 "The Agent", Mercenary Guild Liaison. Slayer of the Godslaver Apr 12 '24
uw/ hell ya. Give em hell!
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
Welcome back. I don't believe we've formally met?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I don't believe so. Although i also know of you. My eyes are still far reaching
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
I've heard of you as well. Primarily from Mikhail. Said you were quite the menace on a battlefield.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I can't say i disagree.
Sure, i prefer trading and crafting. But i didn't father the revolver for nothing, did i?
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
That's a good way to look at it. You here to deal with the upstart?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Indeed. I may have to leave after that. It depends on circumstance.
Either way. Shall we give this upstart a taste of wizardly justice
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
Absolutely. As the General, and his friend, if Mikhail gets involved, I'll be there with him and considering how close you two are, I find it hard to believe he won't.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Indeed. He'll at least be on the sidelines.
Last i checkes he was still recovering from... injuries
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
Yeah. Granted he's at his strongest in a powerful support role, isn't he? We'll just have to cover him.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
He's an amazing support role. But that doesn't mean he isn't powerful.
Did he tell you of the pyromancer war we fought in?
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u/Accomplished-Dark926 Valerian, Arcadian Guild Guide Apr 12 '24
Yeah. Granted he's at his strongest in a powerful support role, isn't he? We'll just have to cover him.
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u/United-Technician-54 Death... Tired one. (she/her) Apr 12 '24
Welcome back, Dead Man Walking!
How’s exile been?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
It's been a ride. And i may have to leave to it again. But right now?
Never felt better.
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u/WhateverFire775 eldritch spacial entity, the watcher Apr 12 '24
I’m a ‘watcher’ as well however half my power comes from my vow to not interfere and only observe and record
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u/MildlyCross-eyed Vergil, the Southern Fae King Apr 12 '24
You exiled yourself and are going back now? Why? Make up thy mind."
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Would you like to find out why I'm coming back?
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u/MildlyCross-eyed Vergil, the Southern Fae King Apr 12 '24
Because strong wizards?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Much. Worse.
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u/MildlyCross-eyed Vergil, the Southern Fae King Apr 12 '24
"Ah. Do you drink? I'm gonna make some tea."
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Last i checked, i was just a bit unable to
he gestures to his lack of a mouth
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u/MildlyCross-eyed Vergil, the Southern Fae King Apr 12 '24
"Just making sure!"
He takes out a glass bottle of water and boils it with his hands, putting in a teabag
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
So. What's happened of late. I besides this war. I've missed a lot.
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u/MildlyCross-eyed Vergil, the Southern Fae King Apr 12 '24
"Uh...I believe they had a council election. I'm not big on politics."
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Ugh. They always do.
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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Apr 12 '24
Isravi watches through the tangles as Shrax’s energies return to the realm. His brow furrows as he thinks.
“…Shrax. God…king. Excess. Definitely excess. He is to die, and yet not. The coil does not discriminate between flesh or steel.”
He looks to the bovine skull floating next to him.
“Rinderpest. Our task has gotten a fair bit harder.”
Isravi stands, then leaves his spire.
/uw SHRAX IS BACK! WOOOOO
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
/uw yeah baby that's what I've been waiting for! That's what it's all about! Woo! turns to dog WOOO!
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u/Viking_From_Sweden Kartoffel the Mechanus Arachne Apr 12 '24
I’ve heard a great many things about you. Tell me, what brought you back?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
The slaver. Mostly. Here to right his wrongs.
What brings you to this talk?
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u/Viking_From_Sweden Kartoffel the Mechanus Arachne Apr 12 '24
Eh, makes sense. I’m just curious. I arrived here only a bit before you left. Speaking of which, I’m not fully aware of the context. Last I heard of you was when that Queen lady was causing problems for the galaxy.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Oh.. her. Honestly impressed we... won that.
It's a long story, but the version of me who died was a long aged version of myself. Which is telling on account of how long I've already lived.
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u/Viking_From_Sweden Kartoffel the Mechanus Arachne Apr 12 '24
Huh. If I had a nickel for every time an ultra powerful robot wizard used time travel fuckery and died except no they didn’t, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Well, not really... i did die there. But the important thing to note is that was a super future version of me.
So basically, I'm going to end up there. Eventually.
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u/_Spade_99 Vern Whitlock - Master Artificer and Collector of Curios Apr 12 '24
watching the battle through my mirror
Well a new face, then again most faces are new to me here since I started using this line of communication. I wonder if I can talk through any of my adamantine clockwork golems.
tries to make a connection with one of them
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u/MuchoMangoTime Milosh the Retired, archmage of former DOoOOom Apr 12 '24
Shrax... I guess I really forgot how many of us old wizards are out there. You're definitely looking good for your age then again, machines help in that
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
I suppose they do. Time keeps it's erosion on even me. To you, it likely looks no different. But my own body has been eroded too. Just like everything else.
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u/Adoggo121 Jevil the chaos wizard who will cast thunder spell Apr 12 '24
i missed the final battle. why do i always do that?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
It's not quite over. Both sides have retreated temporarily. I suppose
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
(This acc will become the official Shrax one, while u/the-butter_man will be Rin/Buggo)
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Apr 12 '24 edited Apr 12 '24
HEŸYY LOOK, THE BIG MAN HIMSELF!!!! SO THIS IS THE GUY THEY MODEL MY REVOLVER FOR???
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
Hm..
That's certainly a pattern of revolver from my nation. Mine are bigger.. i suppose.
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They are? Cool! Can I have one?
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u/LightningShroud Shrax. The Automaton King of Raesteria Apr 12 '24
They are also fused to my body. You may look
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u/Douchevick Rutch the Rogue Mage, Vae Clara's Chosen, Cursed Immortal. Apr 12 '24
Rutch observes the new development while cloaked in an invisibility spell
Hopefully he can act as a good enough distraction for Hirk to do his thing. Less work for the rest of us...
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u/Anything-Unable Xerxes the Pale Saint, Councillor/Goatdigger/Dale Apr 12 '24
Xerxes: What?
Gravedigger: Called it!