Alright, I couldn't help it, I wanted to RP too.
But I also couldn't stop it and I wrote enough to fill up a book. So here's the clippings:
Sitting there atop the freshly snow covered rolling hills is the grand village of New Ulburban. Once under the tyranny of the Knight's Undergrowth Tit Tuckers, it was liberated by the great Mercenary Anders and eventually put under a new rule lead by Artyem and his band of Dragon Vampires.
The village is bustling with activity, all 500 of it's residents are out working hard on this day. Children are playing in the snow, the Men are tending to their daily businesses, most are at work skinning the day's catch of Bear.
Meanwhile, the inside of the keep is silent, with the exception of the five lords remaining in the village. Artyem, the Voivode; Larry, the overseer and lead diplomat; Necrorave, current fiefholder and tiny phallus'd and Lord Vesarius, keeper of the bar are all that can be present. Reykjavik was struck down in the field of battle, slain by his enemy after skewering dozens on his sword. Deltah was still attending his own business in the land of the Raven's, which the Dragoni had named 'Baltimore' for it's unsightly appearance and high crime rate.
The present Lords were holding a discussion towards the matter of such subjects that had may or may not been 'so raven' when a sound came of one rapping on their cellar door broke the conversation. A guard opened the gate and let in Relit, the old man (and old friend). Relit the Old came forth from the door and approached the table.
"Hail to thee, Dragon Vampires" said he
"Hail, Old Man" the men said back
Relit scratched his beard loudly, looking at each man of the table with a tired look in his eyes. This man has been through hell and back, he was present during the great Dracul resurgence, and had been good friends with the prior generations of the Dragon Vampires.
"I bring news to your court; peace has been negotiated with the Occitan and the ever-weakening Hospitallers." said Relit, looking around at the men, all of whom had since become quiet.
"Our brothers, the Frisians, have decided that it is time to strike the Free Companies for their previous sins against us..."
"What sins? The Free Companies have been nothing but helpful throughout our entire campaign, what reasons do we have?" Retorted Artyem
A breeze rolled into the room, causing Relit's long white beard to ruffle.
"The Frisian's claim that the Free Companies attempted thievery of the magic items being stowed on one of their men, this was some time ago but Sandersson hasn't forgotten, he wants blood, and the Chieftain agrees that actions should be taken."
Artyem had chosen to believe that the Free Companies, lead by the red headed siren, were the cause of his Sovereignty. He also thought himself friends with many of their people, as the two factions have had a history of previous cooperation and even war. However, it was only with the Fimbulvetr alliance that his people found their true calling of war, and the only time they truly got to get a taste of freedom. He looked at his fellow Dragon Vampires, and he knew from the looks of their faces that they were thinking the same thing as he.
"Relit, my dear friend, it seems as though the war with the Red Headed Siren is inevitable, and while we wish you and the Frisian's best of luck in this engagement, we believe that it is in our best interest to stay neutral..."
Artyem glanced around the table again before continuing
"Our days are numbered in these lands, as once again as it has happened before, our true home isn't here, nor anywhere near. Nay, it is but in the fear that grows in the hearts of men, and for once we can only hope that we may leave this damned, god forsaken place with neither grudge nor spite."
And so it was that the Dragoni would vanish, perhaps to return someday, but no one could be certain. For the bonds that hold the men together are not found within the tides of Calradia, nor anywhere else. They are, however, found within the friendship that forms between them, as brothers and as warriors.
I guess I've caused some hurt among the butts of this thread with my last post, I guess I should explain myself (whether it matters to people or not.)
I've had a great three (or close to) years with this game, but I've quickly lost interest and the days are snowballing to the point that it's been a month since I've played and I don't see myself wanting to return anytime soon. I'm still somewhat interested in Strategus, but even that small flickering light of attention, hope, and interest is slowly dimming. I sense that my days are numbered, and I'd rather leave with the thought of still having friends in this game (assuming I return), and strategus has a recurring tendency to put an end to friendship, I simply don't want this to happen with any of the involved parties as it's already happened with others.
If you need me, I'll be dealing with real life shit and occasionally partaking in some other game with my friends.
P.S. some Dracul guys still play cRPG, but nowhere near as often. I figure our big comeback will be with Bannerlord or something else of the like.
Farewell to all.