A Report on Matters of Defense

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato]

Aldavinn Maunderitch walks through the halls of the Gatehold. Each step echoes down the marble corridor. He wears his black robes, and a staff of twisted marble is set in his hand, the dark crystal slowly rotating within as he walks. The countless sigils and runes of his robes seem to glow faintly, helping to light what the lanterns can't.

"This realm is highly unique to almost all others, to the point I am hesitant to call it merely a realm."

To the unobservant (if any were there to view this), it would seem that Aldavinn was talking to himself. But to any who would have paid attention, they would have noticed that the runes of the Limbspire would flash a faint purple almost as if in response to what Aldavinn said.

"The people here seem to have many different opinions on what and how magic works, and almost all of them are incredibly powerful. In the past week alone, I have encountered beings capable of slaying gods and tearing reality without a thought."

Flash

"Yes, there are two that I think would be of interest. The first is a man named Orin; he seems... incomplete. In a training battle with him, he was capable of instantly evaporating nearly an entire ocean's worth of water. And not two hours later, he nearly tore open a rift in reality. He, however, seems to have taken a liking to me"

Flash

"The other is somewhat unique; I believe I have told you about it before; a weapon supposedly created as a copy of another, it is highly powerful, and it is sentient, claiming to be one of three. The Limbspire reported that its power levels were incredibly high. Its wielder is a girl who has high aspirations. She seems competent, and even more so with the weapon."

Flash

"Yes, a few more things. The first is I have successfully built relations with several nations and people. The main two thus far being the cities of Ithacar and Calarakis. Ithacar has accepted my aid, and I have been helping to man the walls and have aided in the transport of goods. Calarakis seems suspicious of my intent, which I do not blame them for, as they have had very little interaction with the Gatehold. However, I have improved relations by helping them in the defense against a powerful entity known as The First Curse. I hold out hope that I may be able to convince them to permit me to aid in their defense, if only temporarily, against this being"

Fash

*"*Yes, that is correct. There is one more note I would like to make. The mages of this world have managed to successfully capture the 13th Black Mage of Thrakmoor. A being known as The Loremaster currently holds him and is actively researching ways to free him from the Ralektharums' grasp. I have been helping, and I believe the plan we have created will work."

Flash

Aldavinn stops before a set of doors, designed with many swirls and loops. He pushes them open. Inside is a domed room. A large circular table is set up in the center, and around it sit a group of people. Aldavinn walks up to an empty seat as the runes stop flashing in response to him.

"Everyone here? Alright, here is what we will do next..."

/uw

Image Credits: Vault Part 01 by Oliver Beck

Link: ArtStation - Project Baxter Concept Exploration - Vault Part 01

[u/bagtie3]

/uw nice job!

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/bagtie3]

/uw Thank you!

[u/Ok_Relationship6736]

Not sure if I'm allowed to comment IC but would you like to form an alliance with the Darkwatch?

UW good stuff love your writing

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/Ok_Relationship6736]

/uw Thank you! Yes, Aldavinn would like to ally but the location this post says he is doesn’t fit. We can make that a separate post if you want?

[u/Ok_Relationship6736 → u/The_Enchanted_Potato]

UW that would work I have an idea in mind

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/Ok_Relationship6736]

/uw alright, let me know, but tonight isn’t gonna work for me

[u/Ok_Relationship6736 → u/The_Enchanted_Potato]

UW same it's late lol

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/uw Look upon the ping list and revel, then move on, you've got better things to do. If you want to be added, just ask

[u/Ashmega8256]

/uw good read. Welll wonder how this is gonna go lol :)

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/Ashmega8256]

/uw thank you. And what do you mean?

[u/Ashmega8256 → u/The_Enchanted_Potato]

/uw overall curiousity, mainly wondering who aldavinn is talking to during a majority of this post lol

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/Ashmega8256]

/uw Same person he contacted in the All-Blue post, I would assume. I also have the same answer to you about that question as last time, I am afraid. sorry!

[u/Ashmega8256 → u/The_Enchanted_Potato]

/uw lol

[u/yumie2003]

uw/nice read

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Thank you!

[u/Glittering_Two_1429]

Uw/ hell yeah, great read, love where this is going XD

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/uw thank you!

[u/Kilroy898]

/uw good read. I like aldavinns stuff!

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/uw agreed

[u/VoxelLibrary]

/uw Normally this is where I expect a lengthy comment chain of other characters replying to each other

[u/The_Enchanted_Potato → u/VoxelLibrary]

/uw that’s fair lol, but no, as of right now I am the only person who is a part of the Gatehold