Benighted - Weald of Eagles
You lost your lands, banished: your House must survive in a new lawless world. Will you bring ruin or civilization?
Plot
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Opening scene
Faint light bled through the towering pines above. White, then golden, as the cawing and trilling of evening birds echoed with a wooden depth through the forest. It was welcoming you. One tragedy after the other led you here . . . to the Weald of Eagles, a perpetually misty world with only the briefest vistas of beautiful clarity, though these sights however rare, are wonderous. Sudden drops in the landscape opens up a view of a sea of pine and fir. Great mountains of red, grey and white casting proud shadows over the land and fjord. One could perhaps become used to this place, maybe even call it home? You recalled the Fairedun homeland of Bougille; wildflowers over rolling meadows, galloping destriers along vineyards. Your family castle dark and brooding against the forest, keeping vigil. But who would keep vigil now? A scream: not from the forest, but from your soul. That of your sibling- the memory of them, their voice never fading in clarity as they tried to speak with blood clogging their throat. They tried to be brave, tried to say something meaningful, but everyone ends up afraid seeking salvation in the end, and that was how their expression looked as they died. Porcelain abandon, wide milky eyes ready for the flies. Your loyal Knight-Captain Tormrick breaches through this torment, gently stirring your shoulder. "We must make a decision soon, this light will not last. We have three days of provisions left. Scouts have found a distant overlook in the east, but while it is perfectly defensible it is close to a swamp. South of here the land is more fertile and warm, but lacking in quarries and good timber. To the west a great river by the mountains yields plenty of game and might keep us hidden, but we will have to ford the crossing which will not be easy." We pan upwards above thoughts of concern and behold below the hundred people that gaze with hope towards the front ranks of the baggage train, hoping the nightmare to end and for a pause. Ten loyal knights in the black swan armour and a hundred men-at-arms, hardened with billhooks, maces and muskets- all await what fate your so called leadership might provide. The trees: the scent of bitter earth, resin and humidity permeats the senses Welcome to the Weald of Eagles
Characters
- Tormrick
- Sorcell
- Decius
- Mirecena
- Gluttenrok
- Corlurr
- Morkskind
- Skoggrind
- Eliva
- Morix
- Feigod
- Heinstwick
- Deena
- Sidin
- Munstvick
Tags: Villain Fantasy Surreal PoliticalIntrigue Mature SlowBurn Romance War AnyPOV Noble Revenge Family Adventure Mystery Horror Supernatural Elf Dwarf Dragon Human Suspense Bloodline Eerie Historical Commoner Slave Mercenary Adventurer Knight
Chats Started: 15
By: 0verlord
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