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genessia2014-08-12 01:53 pm
the_roseblack) wrote in genessia2014-08-12 01:53 pm
[Action/Video] [Open] Five-Dragon General Awakening
[After the initial shock of waking up in a strange place, Ejava is relieved to find that at least her armor and daiklave--a suit of articulated plate and a massively oversized curved sword, both artifacts constructed of magical green Jade--are with her in the cocoon. After donning her armor and examining the contents of the small box she was given, it doesn't take long for the general to realize she's not in Creation anymore.
The videophone is an unusual device, but Ejava has used stranger First Age artifacts before, and with the instructions included in the pamphlet, it proves easy enough to operate.]
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[A hard-faced redheaded woman appears on the video feed. Her green plate armor is adorned with thornlike spikes on the pauldrons as well as vine and rose designs.]
This is Strategos Tepet Ejava of the Vermillion Legion. Any Dragonblooded receiving this broadcast, report immediately.
[When no fellow Terrestrial Exalted answer, she quickly concludes that none are present. Though not without political differences, the Dragonblooded would certainly band together in a situation like this.]
Any mortal soldier of the Realm, report to me at once.
[General Tepet leaves the channel open for return communications as she steps outside to scout the surrounding terrain.]
The videophone is an unusual device, but Ejava has used stranger First Age artifacts before, and with the instructions included in the pamphlet, it proves easy enough to operate.]
Video
[A hard-faced redheaded woman appears on the video feed. Her green plate armor is adorned with thornlike spikes on the pauldrons as well as vine and rose designs.]
This is Strategos Tepet Ejava of the Vermillion Legion. Any Dragonblooded receiving this broadcast, report immediately.
[When no fellow Terrestrial Exalted answer, she quickly concludes that none are present. Though not without political differences, the Dragonblooded would certainly band together in a situation like this.]
Any mortal soldier of the Realm, report to me at once.
[General Tepet leaves the channel open for return communications as she steps outside to scout the surrounding terrain.]
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Unfortunately, most of what you said didn't make sense with regards to your introduction. I take it your name is Ejava? That is if I considered the first two words to be your title.
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I am Ejava of the Great House of Tepet, Strategos of the Vermillion Legion.
I must be far from Creation indeed if you have never heard of the Realm or the Dragonblooded.
[Both the most likely and the most frightening possibility in Ejava's mind is that she's somehow found herself deep in the Wyld, where formless chaos rules and the Fair Folk hold free rein. Still, this girl looks like a human mortal...]
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That said, I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Princess.
[Azula doesn't look like she comes from the South--the direction of the Elemental Pole of Fire--but then again it sounds like she's not from Creation at all.]
You say you come from a world different from both my own and from this one?
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...and yes. You might even find some of your own acquaintances from your own world, pulled from a different time period as you are. Some people whom you thought to be dead may prove to be alive here as well.
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[OK, this mortal is definitely not from Creation. She will have to be taught the way of things.]
You would dare seek to place yourself above one of the Exalted of the Scarlet Dynasty, mortal, when I have done you the courtesy of acknowledging your royalty? Kings have died for lesser mistakes.
[The Dragonblooded general concentrates for a second to flare her anima banner's iconic display: a mass of razor-sharp black thorns twist and tangle behind her on the screen, an intimidating but obviously intangible demonstration.]
I am Exalted by the power of the Five Dragons, granddaughter of the Wind Dancer Tepet Arada, and a direct descendent of the Scarlet Empress. I afford you the respect due to a mortal princess out of politeness, not obligation.
[The illusory thorns fade out of sight as she finishes speaking.]
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[Yet, she doesn't seem affected one bit. She just glances at Tepet with utter boredom.]
And generals have died often for believing they can afford to believe themselves to be higher than royalty.
In fact, in my world, a single mistake can lead to the execution of said general, regardless of his powers.
And just so you know, my family has always had the power to eliminate dragons of our world. So I suggest, we go back to topic, before I decide to show you said power. [There was a reason why dragons no longer existed in their world.]
keep on diggin' that grave, princess
I don't see your kingdom here any more than my legion, mortal. I can no longer charitably interpret your foolhardy arrogance as mere ignorance.
[A top-tier Bender like Azula might have a good chance in a fight against a newly-Exalted Dragonblood, but if she thinks she can take one as seasoned as the Roseblack, she'll be as surprised by the outcome as Ejava will be at the princess's firebending.]
If you will cease your suicidally idiotic posturing, we may speak of whatever you wish. I was perfectly willing to treat you as an equal, and I extend the offer once more, if you will simply take it rather than pick a fight you cannot win.
That's how she is
Like I said, I'm not picking a fight. Now, care to tell me if you have any questions? Else, I might leave you be.
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[As long as this foolhardy mortal can suppress the urge to assert superiority, Ejava will keep her promise and speak as equals.]
I'll take that as accepting the offer.
I am new here, so I would be grateful for information. From what others have told me, I gather there are five cities, each with a Guardian and deputies as the local authorities. Are all five Guardian positions filled? And by who? Further, what are the individual cities like? I've seen only the central one. Its architecture is... strange.
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I suggest you get a feel of each of the cities first, before you decide on guardianship. After all, each city has its charm, its own people and things of note.
Some cities are more modern, while others are more ancient in culture. Others depend on magic as a source of everything, while in others, magic could be daunting. You need to find these out for yourself, because I can't tell you what you need to know, because your needs might be different from mine.
Everglade, for example. Others would stay away because of its dangers and powerful creatures and residents. While some, enjoy the city for its energies and power.
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I do not fear spirits or monsters.
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Still, I urge caution. People have died there who thought they had god-like strengths. Well, people die there often anyway.
aw, no fight yet. Hopefully Azula will be in an agni kai mood next time they meet :p
[She shuts off the feed without further formalities]