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[ 5] Scorn: The Marauders invade Althainia (part 2) Thu Dec 4 19:05:11 1997 To: all -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *clank* *neigh* After a few moments of confused silence, Highlord Oge cleared his throat. There were no sounds in the city, no preparation of war, no calls for battle. Hammurabi looked at him, puzzled. Grimlok stood impassively, awaiting orders. Highlord Oge nodded at Chronus, who smiled eagerly and quickly scaled the walls of the city. Inside the gate house there was no one. The mayor had already ordered everyone to retreat from the gates. Disappointed, the bloodthirsty elf opened the gates and Oge led his troops in. The line of knights, soldiers and cavalry seemed to stretch on forever. There was not enough room for them to walk more than 4 abreast. Seeing the potential problem, Oge sent Metrox with orders to have the rest of the army camp outside the gates. The mayor awaited them on Main Street. With very little ceremony he handed over the keys to the city and King Havoc's crown. "We will not oppose you, Highlord Oge. You may have the city" Oge watched him, mildly surprised. He had not thought anyone would be intelligent enough to hand over their city. "You may continue your duties as they were." Oge told the mayor, handing the keys to the city back. He raised his voice and looked to the people around him. They didn't seem very curious about him, except for one pale-faced boy that looked absolutely terrified. Oge grinned. "You now answer to me. You will go on about your lives as normal and none of you will be harmed" A few people cheered. Most of them just kept going about their business. The apathy of the citizens was appalling. Oge snarled, turning to face his troops. "You have your orders!" At once his well trained army scattered, joining their particular battalion leaders and fulfilling their orders. The whole time, the city was strangely quiet. The mayor had slipped away to his offices without notice and aside from a few curious citizens, everyone seemed to ignore him. He almost preferred to win by battle. Some patriotism would do these people some good - almost. |