"Do not look so worried Austinian. My balanx will complete his mission. Remember if it were not for Austanis, we would have never known of the birth of Malachive."

Austinian smiled as he turned around to see a man with a white beard dressed in long red robes.

"Brother Kwainin, your balanx may be undetectable to mortals, but do you honestly think that he can walk right into Drakkara's front yard and swipe her child away from her?" Austinian said with rising worry.

"What makes you think she's on the dark moon now, brother?" replied Kwainin.

Austinian raised an eye and looked at Kwainin. With a surprised and almost humorous tone he asked, "What did you do?"

Kwainin smiled.

"Tell me Kwainin, I must know! Did you seduce her?" asked Austinian.

Kwainin laughed. "No brother, I would never dream of such a thing. I had Raije and Cliath stage a massive battle with one another in which they got moon dust all over her. Being so concerned with her appearance, she quickly left to Celestia to make herself perfect again."

Austinian chuckled. "What a perfect plan. But how long do you expect her to stay in Celestia before coming back to where her power is most strong?"

"It matters not, for here comes Austanis now" Kwainin points into space where the blue skinned balanx is flying down.

Austanis glides down into the moons surface holding a child that changed forms almost every second: first a human, then an ogre, next a dragon, a snarling vampire, a demon, and then a human one again. Austanis drops to one knee to Kwainin awaiting permission to stand.

"You have done well Austanis" stated Kwainin.

"Indeed!" proclaims Austinian.

"'Twas not an easy task my lord" replies Austanis. "The child's own power grows with each moment. Twice I was forced to battle its powers and twice I barely lived. If this child is to be destroyed, we must do so now. Shall I take him to Algoron to be terminated?"

"Terminated?" asked Austinian. "Kwainin you never said anything about killing the child."

Kwainin shrugged and spoke. "Why else did you think we stole this child brother? With him alive the balance will be swayed into the side of evil. We have no choice."

Austinian sighed heavily.

Kwainin turned to Austanis. "Quickly take Malachive to Algoron and terminate him. All Gods are mortal on that plane and you should have little problem disposing of him."

Austanis bowed and grabbed Malachive and flew towards Algoron.

Kwainin looked at Austinian's distressed look. "I know you disapprove brother, but you know we haven't a choice."

Austinian glared at Kwainin. "And what if that were my child? Would you dispose of him too to maintain balance?"

"Indeed, brother." Kwainin replied. "I will be off now for I have many matters to return to. Peace be with you brother."

With a flash of gray light, Kwainin disappeared from the planets moon.

"Kantilles, are you here?" Spoke Austinian.

"I am, as usual father" answered a voice.

Standing before Austinian was a good-looking young man. He stood tall and proud and seemed to have a pleasant smile on his face. He wore robes of white that flowed in the light breeze that was the white moons gravitational pull.

"Father, are you thinking what I am? ...that this child can be raised as good on the planets surface where his powers are suppressed?" asked Kantilles.

"I am, my son. Do what you must to save that child. Your sister Kadiya will assist you." ordered Austinian.

Kantilles bowed and disappeared. Austinian stared at Algoron, a ripe blue planet in which he had hand in creating.

Austinian muttered "If only the high God himself could see what a mess we have made ourselves down there. I suspect he would have a good laugh. I cannot let a child die before giving it the chance to grow up good. This shall be my greatest challenge. It may seem easy compared to dealing to Kwainin when he finds out of my interference." Austinian sighed and then smiled. Within an instant, the white moon was empty.

As I flew over Arkane I focused on a large Minotaur gathering civilians to reclaim their city from the hands of the Marauders. As interesting as that was, it was not today's assignment. Today, the ocean was calling.

Just as I passed Arkane's western wall, one event of notice occurred. One if you do not count the Ogre shouting "A balanx, a balanx, look!" before shooting a quiver full of arrows at me. It seems a rather large force of Marauders were heading away from the city northwest. They were looking for the crippled Arkanian troops no doubt.

As I reached my destination over Roully Bab Binb, there sat the victorious Marauder light cruiser, commanded by Admiral Douji. They were sent back to this very spot of the Arkanian Great Galley's sinking to search for something to salvage. They will have no luck.

The crew has suddenly took their battle stations. Ah, there they are. Three Heavy Cruisers from Balifore have approached firing their cannons. Another war. Yes Raije, I can feel your pleasure. These 3 Balifore heavy Cruisers are commanded by Dupla, a Tinker Gnome, Quillath and Faldyr Fortunefinder, two Kender. Douji has instructed his ship to seek an escape course while slowing the heavy cruisers with return fire. Alas, his tactic was failed as he has taken 3 damaging direct hits. Quillath has pulled her ship up next to the Marauder vessel and seems to dumping crates of fire dust upon it. The Marauder upper deck is slimy manned due to the already harsh blows. I see now, they are moving away and intend to ignite... Oh! Dupla fired too soon, the Marauder ship is in pieces but Quillath's ship has taken grave damage too. Douji didn't look very content as he used that teleport spell to avoid being kept prisoner. It looks like this battle has belonged to Balifore. I will move on to my next assignment now.

(Two Hours Later)

There they are; the Marauder patrol. I sense they will find their target. What is minutes to me must seem like an eternity to them, especially at times such as these.

Hmm, I must have wondered off in thought. The battle is already over. Raije will not be pleased. I focus back in time and record the events.

Grokh's Marauder Calvary spotted the Arkanian army. There was one unit or Archers led by Morin, and an infantry united by Remus. The Arkanian archers open fired upon the Marauders, but the attack was unsuccessful due to the density of the forest. Remus and his infantry were quickly defeated by Captain Chroak army. The Marauders were by far superior in this battle bringing about various types of troops and outnumbering the Arkanians greatly.

Deaths of note: Morin was killed when his head was crushed under the blow of the Marauder macemen leader, Executioner Zaratal. Remus was stuck by a crossbowmen's arrow in the shoulder and narrowly escaped with 2 of his infantry soldiers.

This battle could not have been more one sided. The Marauders suffered no major injuries or deaths to any of its officers and only a few of their soldiers perished. They must be pleased.

Today's events were pleasing to watch. Perhaps not for those who do not understand the ways of Raije, but I found today most pleasurable. If only these armies only knew what awaits them soon. By then, I shall be most busy.

-Balanx of Raije.

(OOC: Sorry for the quick matter of fact type history, I didn't have much time and didn't want to keep everyone waiting. Regardless, this concludes ALL events of day two. I will be looking for events from day 3 Friday evening)

Snarkerl raised his head from the ground and yawned. The Dragon's large pointy teeth were the same size as the Balanx who was trying to wake him.

"You've missed the entire war, or at least the first wave!" Austanis said. "I can't tell you what's to come, but I can tell you what you've missed if you like." He said without any emotion in your voice.

"So some mortals went to war and killed one another. What do I care?" The Green Dragon hissed.

"Not quite" Austanis said, "a bit more than that occurred."

The green dragon yawned. "Didn't you alter something historic by waking me up? Go away!"

Austanis "No, you'll be dead in an hour anyway."

Now the Balanx had the Green Dragon's attention.

Snarkerl changed his expression from careless and tired to serious. "Speak. Or you'll be joining me."

"One day, but not today, my green friend." Austanis replied. "The Gods have started a War with each other."

Snarkerl asked "A full war?"

Austanis nodded his head, "All out war. The Good Gods against the Evil with the Neutral Gods caught in between trying to find peace before the world is destroyed. Many in Algoron are dead, much is destroyed."

"How long did I sleep?" asked Snarkerl.

"Not long, especially for a Dragon. You slept about 3 days." Austanis replied. "But as you know, when the Gods choose the affect the world, it happens quickly. Many Dragons slept, as did many mortals. That was not by choice, but by the protection of some Gods."

"So I slept to be protected only to be killed in 1 hour?" The dragon snarled.

"Yes. Your protection has run out." Austanis said without emotion.

"Wonderful!!" The Dragon said sarcastically. "What else happened? Who's dead?"

"The Dragons who did not sleep launched a full assault on the Slayers keep. Much to the mortal's credit, they fended off the Dragon coalition. Their downfall occurred when a Blue Dragon landed awkwardly on top of the keep. It was crushed under the Great Wyrm's weight."

"The Slayers Doom was the result of a fat Blue Dragon landing on them?" The dragon laughed.

"I wouldn't call him fat, big boned for sure, but he was a Great Wyrm, just as you are. Anyway, other clans fell to the Gods themselves. Armada was destroyed by the Pirates. The Gypsies wagons were burned by the Kingdom of Verminasia as order by Malachive. Malachive, son of Necrucifer single handedly destroyed the Pirates killing many and reducing their hideout to rubble. Malice fell before Nadrik and his Knights while Valor was destroyed by Necrucifer and his knights. Eclipse was terminated from within by Renegade Yinn opposition."

"Knighthood and Shadow took out Malice and Valor?" the dragon asked. "And Malachive? I already refused to join him! I knew he'd destroy the world instead of conquering it!"

"Yes." The Balanx replied. "It seems the honorable factions had the discipline to accomplish their lord's goals quickly. There are a lot of survivors and it's my understanding that those left alive are seeking a place in the newer starting clans. The people are calling these new orders Bloodlust, Wrath of Justice and the Order of the Talon."

"Why are you telling me all of this?" The dragon asked.

"I am here to document your death. I am just passing the time with this story. It feels refreshing to share my knowledge, especially knowing you can do no harm with it."

"I suppose I should feel privileged. Continue." The Dragon said again sarcastically. "What of the rest of the World?"

"The Elves enclosed themselves in the forest avoiding the war, as did the Dwarves who shut the mountain's gates. Both thought it was the rest of the world's problems since they were not attacked. A natural reaction I suppose. The Conclave finally did the inevitable and merged the towers under one ruler. They are the same as they were, except unified as 1 conclave with the 3 factions. They are also building a non-warring faction to teach magic. Sebatis even moved the Red Robe tower out of the main focus of these battles, to Ice Wall.

"The Austinians were destroyed by Goblins who simply sought out loot in the time of turmoil. The survivors are now calling themselves the Gray Church and are opening their doors to anyone without constraints.

"A lot of artifacts and magical items were destroyed in the world. Mages seem to have an awful advantage, for now, as the fighting types tend to figure out how to counter that. They've already starting manufacturing better armor types. The Banks have crumbled as they were looted. Looters ran rampant on those kept sleeping as well. Hundreds have been executed for their part in that. Yes, it appears the first wave of this war is over and order is coming back - for now."

"And what of me? How am to die? And why?" The dragon asked nervously.

"You're going to die by Malachive's hand for not joining him." Austanis said.

"And where is he?" The dragon asked.

"You are speaking to him, idiot." Austanis said.

"What?" The dragon asked as he watched Austanis' form change to Malachive's.

"I hope you've enjoyed today's report. Enjoy yourself in Hell dragon." Malachive said with a smile.

Malachive struck his hand into the dragon's chest and pulled out its enormous still beating heart before the Dragon could react.

The dragon's mouth flew wide open as to yell in pain, but before it made a sound, Malachive threw the heart into the dragon's mouth, forcing it to swallow it whole.

Malachive grinned as he simply said "Heh"