TVC - Chapter 3 - Welcome to Nexeternus

[Disciple of Nagash]

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"Lesa's conduct does not affect you and therefore is no concern of yours," replied Milosh coldly, "the term that you may want to become familiar with for future use if you wish to retain allies is 'tact', there are several ways to describe someones actions and instantly using the most insulting and as you say derogatory words is not always the best course of action." The look on Milosh's face made it quite clear his was not in a mood for this discussion, when it came to his wife whilst he allowed and enjoyed her promiscuous and adventurous lifestyle and more than often joined in, he was also quite possessive and would brook no insult against her,
"However I will agree that we have more pressing matters to discuss, firstly we need to ascertain the strengths and the allies of Mannfred, Simon, you said you had someone in mind you will be able to contact, I trust we can leave those details up to you as well as finding the location of Mircea?"

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Thank you, Milosh. Now, if we can cease seducing each other," Vekarin glanced about the room, "I believe we were about to discuss plans for the oncoming attack from Mannefred's pet witchhunters. I still stand by my previous statements. The Violet Citadel is the safest location as of now. I believe we should relocate there immediately."

Turning to Milosh Vekarin spoke, uncharacteristically in a low voice.
"Tact has been a word shunned since I quit the company of blood drinkers like yourself." The phrase blood drinkers was spat out like an inhaled fly.

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"I've never had much trouble finding family members." said Simon "The one I have in mind is a young cousin of mine I've never actually met them and I've only seen them once but they are one of the few surviving original von Carsteins left." "and as for Mircea I only have to go to Sylvania and he will find me."

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Simon, with all due respect, you are the one in the most danger here. You have said yourself that Mannfred will hunt you down. Why leave the safety of your home for the wilderness when an army could descend upon you at any moment?"

 

[Ghouly]

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Graveclaw growled as a young woman walked into the room.He sniffed the air "Necromancer"he said quietly, the woman's face paled in fear. "Don't worry human Graveclaw won't kill you, only vampires"he said calmly, the woman relaxed."My name is Isabel I am head Necromancer of Castle Moulan my mistress is Katrina she's the one who brought you here" Graveclaw growled "You were hurt you needed help"Isabel said quickly. "Graveclaw don't need help from parasites like them" came the reply well I was sent to talk to you Why do you hate Simon so much?" Graveclaw growled "Graveclaw kill all vampires" Isabel stepped closer "please tell me everything" Graveclaw nodded.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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"Yes I had already guessed that you did not use tact," Milosh replied back dryly, "killing your hosts border guards was my first clue." In a stage whisper that could be quite clearly heard around the room Lesa said in her husbands ear,
"I think he's upset as nobodies trying to seduce him." Seeing some of the other vampires trying to hide thier smirks Milosh couldn't help adding in a similar stage whisper,
"True my love, probably hasn't had any for years." Seeing Veskarin was far from amused Milosh carried on, "I believe we have already agreed to relocate to the Violet Citadel though not at this precise moment. We still have some points to clear up and I believe that we should split up on our way there so Simon can meet his contacts and I wish to find out where the traitor is currently stationed as well. Plus we are still awaiting the arrival of Lesa's apprentice, I assume the cause of her delay may be something we need to be aware of."

 

[Ghouly]

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"Milosh,Veskarin your acting like a pair of Greenskins this is not the time or place the next person who opens their fool mouth and trys to start a fight will wish they got off as easy as the witch hunter". Katrina said pointing at the witch hunters corpse were it still layed on the ground "We need a plan if the meeting is to be moved I will go with Veskarin to his hold"."And Lesa keep your hands to yourself"

 

[Trevy the Great]

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Vekarin started back, as if Lesa had reached out and struck him. He formed a retort but Katrina's words interrupted his thoughts.
"I agree with Lady Katrina. We need a plan of action. Simon, if you are so determined to track down your Sylvanian brethren, so be it. Milosh, you, Katrina and I should proceed directly to the Violet Citadel through the fastest routes as to avoid unwanted conflict." Vekarin commanded.
"Katrina, can you send word to our allies who have not yet arrived at this council that it's location has been moved? Your underlings seem to be...proficient at that task."

 

[Ghouly]

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Katrina frowned "I think that perhaps you two together would not be a good idea perhaps the Ghoulking should come with us instead".

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Instead?" Vekarin boomed, his balefire gaze turning to Katrina.
"I don't believe this is up for discussion, Katrina. The location of the meeting has been changed, and so the Lords must follow. This means Milosh, Lesa and the Ghoulking!"
Turning to the two, Vekairn said, more quietly.
"Unless you have other ideas."

 

[Ghouly]

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Isabel walked back into the room "I got good news,bad news and worse news"She said "The good news is Graveclaw has the same veiws about you all"she hesitated. "The bad news is to him your a bunch of oversized fleas to be hunted down and killed, the worse news is he has drank the blood of many other vampires regardless of bloodline those scars on his body are all vampires he has killed one was a get of Ushoran, Graveclaw claims to of got him in his coffin during the day that and he is eight hundred years old.She backed away from the other vampires "I would like to remind you not to kill the massager.

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Hmmm...One who shares my views, for the most part. I believe I will have to get to know this 'Ghoulking.'" Vekarin spoke softly, mostly to himself.

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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Simon whispered into Veskerin's ear "There's nothing like a vampire's blood is there? "So invigorating and sustaining." "Many of my family and members of yours were drunk to death by Mannfred when he assumed power." "I've tried it myself and studied the results they were impressive to say the least."

 

[Trevy the Great]

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Turning to Simon, Vekarin spoke distainfully.
"I by no means condone the wanton slaying and consumption of Vampires, but I, like the Ghoulking, find your disturbing habits of sucking humans dry exceedingly...distasteful. I long a go gave up the habit."

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"A vampire's got to eat Lord Veskarin." "My cousin Constantin was so afraid of Konrad that he stopped feeding to try and write a ballad about the magnificence of Konrad as quickly as possible." "He spent twenty eight years underground just writing and crossing out his work in the pursuit of perfection he slowly went mad and festered down there until Mannfred killed him." "Probably the only nice thing Mannfred ever did."

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"All living things must feed." Vekarin acknowledged. "But in what manner? Do not you know? Some have been freed of their blood curse."

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"I acknowledge only two your sire and Zacharias the everliving." "Perhaps one day I will get a taste of a dragon." said Simon wistfully turning to Milosh he said "Milosh a thought has occurred to me if Mannfred as you say is an agent of the Great Necromancer then killing him could invite serious repercussions on all of us from Nagash."

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Then acknowledge a third, Simon von Carstein." Vekarin replied, and backed away from the lord of Nexeternus.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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"Well we've tasted the blood of most things, men , elves, beasts, and yes a dragon, " said Lesa, "But we still feed purely because we enjoy it. Others may want to rid themselves of the so-called curse but a vampire who has just fed, especially those who have fed on something with power are much more potent that those who totally abstain from blood. Really some of vampire kind are just as bad as humans, denying what they truly, trying to be something they are not, me and my husband prefer to rejoice in who we are and be at peace with our actions."
"Well said my love" said Milosh warmly,"However whatever anyone's feeding habits are is thier own business, we happen to enjoy feeding and mixing it with other 'activities', others may not. Simon, yes we may incur the wrath of Nagash but vampire kind did that many years ago anyway, what would you prefer - leaving Mannfred to raise Nagash back to his full power and allow him to become unstoppable or intercede now, stop Mannfred and keep Nagash's artifact's from him. You know as well as I that Nagash will not go to war again until he has regained his strength and I personally would prefer the lesser dark lords and puppets of Nagash rather the Great Necromancer himself at full power."

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"Perhaps we could weaken Nagash or just slow him down by retrieving the artifacts that anchor him here." said Simon thoughtfully.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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"Nagash would not simply sit there and allows us to do that" stated Milosh, "He would then send Mannfred after us, so after we have exhausted ourselves retrieving the artifacts Mannfred would then attacks us and we would not be in a position to resist him, not if you plan on getting the crown out of the vaults in Altdorf. I still feel that the best position is to attack Mannfred first, taking him out of the equation would rob Nagash of one of his strongest minions in the old world or have you given up on the throne of Sylvania?"

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"Never! it is rightfully mine and once I have it I'll take the Border Princes and then the Empire as well!"

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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"That is settled then," Milosh responded, "If you wish to have the Sylvania Mannfred must die, if you can arr-" Milosh was cut of by a blast of wrap lightning that blew the wights apart guarding the entrance. as the vampires spun round hands going to weapons Rayla ran through the dust,
"Stop! Please I am with Mistress Lesa and Lord Milosh, Lord Rask had no other choice, the guards would not let us in otherwise, and I have also come to deliver a warning."
"Hush Rayla" said Lesa swiftly walking to her get and putting her arms around her with concern, she had not seen Rayla as agitated as this before. As the soothing aura took effect Rayla recounted her story of the encounter with Rask and the new witch hunters.
"Damn," swore Milosh, "I wasn't expecting the Witch Hunters to recover so soon however it may work in our favour, if we can defeat them we will have a great boost to our armies. I suggest this, Simon, we still need to ascertain Mannfred's strength, you should still meet with your contact, Veskarin and Katrina, you both seem eager to wield those swords, I believe a force commanded by you two would be enough to annihilate the witch hunters and raise them all using Katrina's necromantic prowess, you may as well take Graveclaw with you as well, he may come in useful. In the meantime Lesa and myself as well as our gets will take a detour to this village where Magneqrox is, as Veskarin stated if we can remove him it is one less thing we have to worry about. After we have completed our respective tasks we can then reconvene at the Violet Citadel, " finished Milosh before he added sarcastically, "where we should also show Veskarin the same courtesy and kill all his border guards."

 

[Simon von Carstein]

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"Sounds fair to me." said Simon with a grin "Aurelius I'm leaving you in charge with the brethren Nar-Zuul you're coming with me and Sariah bring the coach around." Turning to the others he said "I believe my contact can be found in southern Sylvania I don't think Mannfred is going to look for me there."

 

[Trevy the Great]

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"Alright. I will take the Knights of the Rose along with my entourage. Fifty Blood Dragons will be more then enough to deal with these petty hunters."
Vekarin strode to the door, Feremini Mors and Aggredias following.
"Katrina, when you are ready."