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Misha had the sense to know his place and not interfere with the hapless soul being dragged away.
He stepped forward and met his divine's gaze, he knew he was probably the first to dare make eye contact with the god of death and fear.
But still he stood there, "It is an honor to meet one such as yourself."

the shrouded figure leaned forward to look Misha in face "flattery, wont get you far Mortal" the figure looked at the screaming mortal "prepare her for the pit, but, bind her"

the ghouls nodded and started to bite and slash at her then they bound her arms and legs and placed her before the pit

the dark figure then looked at Misha, "you know why i summoned you hear Mortal" the figures voice seemed to echo

"It is time soon"
The father spoke, he broke his silent watch where he loomed over the world trough the night.
"The forgotten one draws near. I shall share our prophecy with the mortals soon."
A stern gaze went over the other gods. A look that veiled care and worry quite effectively.
"Do you agree with me on this matter?"

MasterOfMetal said
A horn was heard, echoing through the forest. From behind a tree, a large dog emerged, followed by another, and a grey wolf, and a giant bear!20 creatures walked towards Jade, and in their midst, walked Erä, leaning on his spear with every step.He wore nothing over his bronzed leather skin. The empty eyes of a stag's skull looked at Jade.'Fear not' Said the dog'For you have been chosen by Erä, lord of the Hunt' Added the bear'He is here to test you' finished the wolf.'He chose you, because you are a survivor' whispered the raven in awe. 'The ways of the primal world are mysterious, it is not only about the hunt it self' The raven landed on Jade's shoulder'Use your strengths, YOUR strengths to prove your worth, my dearest Jade'Erä gestured with his spear, and a small wolf walked out from the pack, growling at Jade.The raven flew up 'I can't help you!' The fork in Jade's hand shivered, and when she looked down she saw she was holding a small, bone trident.

Jade looked at the trident in her hand. She had seen the item in books long when she was small. But she had never used one. But it was just like a gaunt fork right? Both metal and pointy. Atleast that was what she told herself. She tightened her grip on the trident and approached the wolf. She had never seen a wolf in person before. She didnt know if she was suppose to attack the wolf or if he wears going to attack her. But she decided not to wait. She was the hunter not the hunted.

Thantos said
the shrouded figure leaned forward to look Misha in face "flattery, wont get you far Mortal" the figure looked at the screaming mortal "prepare her for the pit, but, bind her" the ghouls nodded and started to bite and slash at her then they bound her arms and legs and placed her before the pit the dark figure then looked at Misha, "you know why i summoned you hear Mortal" the figures voice seemed to echo

"To be honest. No. I'm confused, what the lord of nightmares could want from me..."
Misha glanced over at the woman being bound.
"I can't say I feel at home here."

the figure laughed and looked at Misha "i need a champion to lead my armies, but my champion has to do, the one thing he may find impossible" he pointed to the bound woman "sacrifice her to me, push her into the pit, if you do, i shall bless you with the power to control my armies and spread fear like a plague"

the woman cried in fear and begged for mercy

"Stupid woman! What do you think you are doing!? You are a beast just like your father!" The fat man yellwd at C.C who's heels had destroyed the offerings almost completly.
C.C turned back at the fat man with a spinning kick hittngthe man in the left cheekbone , the man fell the the floor bleeding.
C.C crossed her amrs "Anyone else who wants a scar like his?"

KatherinWinter said
Jade looked at the trident in her hand. She had seen the item in books long when she was small. But she had never used one. But it was just like a gaunt fork right? Both metal and pointy. Atleast that was what she told herself. She tightened her grip on the trident and approached the wolf. She had never seen a wolf in person before. She didnt know if she was suppose to attack the wolf or if he wears going to attack her. But she decided not to wait. She was the hunter not the hunted.

The wolf braced itself and lunged straight into his aggressor.
Jade was thrown to the ground,and the beast bit the arm with which she held the weapon.
The struggle was short, the two bodies rolled left and right over the forest floor.
As the wolf's jaws were about to close around the girl's throat, it hesitated.
It held it's position, not moving at all. The forest was silent, as if all held their breath to watch this moment.
Erä clenched his spear.

"I don't know." Misha hesitated. "That sounds awful. I can't just kill someone... And I don't want to spread fear OR plagues."
Misha knew the dangers of saying no to a god all too well. But something inside him that should have stopped him from speaking just didn't.
"I don't think I am the right guy to be your champion."

The15thSpycrab said
Arcturius thought for a moment about Laslo's offer. If anyone were to best fit the mysterious aspect of the gods, it was the Triplicate. Not even the fellow pantheon knew what they were up to. "You know much of our actions, Master Builder, but I am unaware of the champion you have selected. Who is it you wish us to empower?"

Laslo’s face saddened by the question. His eyes lowered to the ground.
“We have no champion of our own.” He said softly. “It is at times like these that men forgets the most important and ancient gods, distracted by the flair and temptations of the young ones.”

He looked at the absentminded Erä. “You both sought out your champions, din’t you? They did not come to you, give you sacrifices. You came to them. We want someone to come to us, to seek enlightenment. This takes time.”

Laslo held up the shield again. “But with this offer, we make sure that humanity survives. We will call on you when one is chosen.”
“War, tradition, hunting and farming, crafting, civilization… We are bound by mortality. As long as they remain, we will remain.”

MasterOfMetal said
The wolf braced itself and lunged straight into his aggressor.Jade was thrown to the ground,and the beast bit the arm with which she held the weapon.The struggle was short, the two bodies rolled left and right over the forest floor.As the wolf's jaws were about to close around the girl's throat, it hesitated.It held it's position, not moving at all. The forest was silent, as if all held their breath to watch this moment.Erä clenched his spear.

Jade didnt dare move. She had lost the fight but she had been able to get the upper hand a couple of times. She didnt know if she should submit or continue fighting. She knew that the law of the forest was that only the strong survived. And just because you were down didn't mean that you had to be out. She looked at Era. "I don't think you brought me here just to kill me. I will not give up without a fight."

TheSecret said
"Stupid woman! What do you think you are doing!? You are a beast just like your father!" The fat man yellwd at C.C who's heels had destroyed the offerings almost completly.C.C turned back at the fat man with a spinning kick hittngthe man in the left cheekbone , the man fell the the floor bleeding.C.C crossed her amrs "Anyone else who wants a scar like his?"

“Get away from dad!” shouted a high voice. A young boy, barley a man, ran up to the wounded man. He was visibly shaken by the odd appearance of the woman, but the open attack on his father made him forget his fear.

“Get away from that women, Flin, she looks maddened!” shouted the wounded man, but the young boy didn’t hear him. As he took a spear from one of the bystanders his thoughts went upwards.

Can anyone hear me? Please, will someone help me? I cannot fight, I cannot fight, but please please please let me protect dad from this strange woman.
He readied his spear, awaiting the woman’s next move.

KatherinWinter said
Jade didnt dare move. She had lost the fight but she had been able to get the upper hand a couple of times. She didnt know if she should submit or continue fighting. She knew that the law of the forest was that only the strong survived. And just because you were down didn't mean that you had to be out. She looked at Era. "I don't think you brought me here just to kill me. I will not give up without a fight."

Erä took a step forward, looking at her intensely.
"What happens next is up to you" the entire pack howled in a single voice.
'It is your move' spoke the raven

C.C, still with her arms crossed uner her breasts in an attempt tomake them look bigger rised an eyebrow to the boy who obviously did not know how to hold the spear correctly. She was amused by how the boy begged for help
"Boy..." She said as she pulled her sword from the sheath on her back "...those who wield a weapon must be ready to die..." She said and walked towards the boy

Berdagon said
Laslo’s face saddened by the question. His eyes lowered to the ground. “We have no champion of our own.” He said softly. “It is at times like these that men forgets the most important and ancient gods, distracted by the flair and temptations of the young ones.” He looked at the absentminded Erä. “You both sought out your champions, din’t you? They did not come to you, give you sacrifices. You came to them. We want someone to come to us, to seek enlightenment. This takes time.”Laslo held up the shield again. “But with this offer, we make sure that humanity survives. We will call on you when one is chosen.”“War, tradition, hunting and farming, crafting, civilization… We are bound by mortality. As long as they remain, we will remain.”

"I think my little brother is absentminded, because he is in the middle of choosing if the prostitute is worthy enough," Tavon spoke while appearing before the other gods. "And its a bit rude to talk about the remaining of farming without inviting the god who's domain is just that.

By the way, Arcturius, about our chess game, I sent you a messenger to tell you I had to postpone it.

Anyway Laslo, about being an ancient god, where were you at the creation of this world? But I agree we should join together to face the coming darkness. And about villagers looking for you Laslo, how can people come to you if they hardly know you?"

akje said
"It is time soon"The father spoke, he broke his silent watch where he loomed over the world trough the night."The forgotten one draws near. I shall share our prophecy with the mortals soon."A stern gaze went over the other gods. A look that veiled care and worry quite effectively."Do you agree with me on this matter?"

I agree Adarn. The people of this town, as well as the farmers in the field, should be protected.

LordMarwain said Tavon appeared before the other gods. "It's a bit rude to talk about the remaining of farming without inviting the god who's domain is just that. By the way, Arcturius, about our chess game, I sent you a messenger to tell you I had to postpone it."

*In a jesting voice.* "You seen overly anxious for our company, friend Tavon, to come at the slightest mention of farming. 'Twould be as if Paneh were to come if someone were to compliment a sunny day." Arcturius said, grinning. "As for your messenger, I hope he didn't get lost in a field."

Berdagon said
Laslo’s face saddened by the question. His eyes lowered to the ground. “We have no champion of our own.” He said softly. “It is at times like these that men forgets the most important and ancient gods, distracted by the flair and temptations of the young ones.” He looked at the absentminded Erä. “You both sought out your champions, din’t you? They did not come to you, give you sacrifices. You came to them. We want someone to come to us, to seek enlightenment. This takes time.”Laslo held up the shield again. “But with this offer, we make sure that humanity survives. We will call on you when one is chosen.”“War, tradition, hunting and farming, crafting, civilization… We are bound by mortality. As long as they remain, we will remain.”

"Then, Brother Laslo, I accept your offer. Hesitate not to call upon me when you have found someone worthy to be your champion." Arcturius took the shield from the Builder, then paused. He heard a voice, praying for help. Not calling the War God by name, yet still seeking strength against an unjust, overwhelming adversary.

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Berdagon said
Can anyone hear me? Please, will someone help me? I cannot fight, I cannot fight, but please please please let me protect dad from this strange woman.
He readied his spear, awaiting the woman’s next move.

A sound like thundering hooves and clashing steel, mixing as a rumble of thunder, yet lasting a mere moment, and the God of War appeared beside the young lad.
"I have seen your bravery, and heard your plea. Take heart, my blessing, and this shield. Fight your foe for honor and the defense of those weaker than yourself. Uphold the codes of combat, and show mercy to those you defeat."
The boy, wide-eyed and full of hope, took the shield from Arcturius. Then, standing as tall as he could, faced the savage woman and let out a shout! The villagers crowded around cheered, and the battle began.

TheSecret said
C.C, still with her arms crossed uner her breasts in an attempt tomake them look bigger rised an eyebrow to the boy who obviously did not know how to hold the spear correctly. She was amused by how the boy begged for help"Boy..." She said as she pulled her sword from the sheath on her back "...those who wield a weapon must be ready to die..." She said and walked towards the boy

And

The15thSpycrab said
A sound like thundering hooves and clashing steel, mixing as a rumble of thunder, yet lasting a mere moment, and the God of War appeared beside the young lad."I have seen your bravery, and heard your plea. Take heart, my blessing, and this shield. Fight your foe for honor and the defense of those weaker than yourself. Uphold the codes of combat, and show mercy to those you defeat."The boy, wide-eyed and full of hope, took the shield from Arcturius. Then, standing as tall as he could, faced the savage woman and let out a shout! The villagers crowded around cheered, and the battle began.

He could do this. A god came down for him, and gave him a shield. He was ready.
The boy chose not to hesitate. He knew that whatever he did, he had to act fast and without pause.
The strange woman threaten him, so he had the advantage of self defense. Also, the reach of the spear would help in this fight. Lastly, she still had her arms crossed.
A firm whack to here knee, than a jab to her dominant arm. That would make her think twice.

Flin was amazed by these realizations. Maby he was better at fighting than he thought.

Flin brought the spear into motion, with all the strength that he had. Only then he noticed the weight of the 6 foot long weapon. He just wasn’t strong enough. Doubt and fear overtook him again, as the spear went for the woman’s knee with too little strength to hurt her.

What Flin din’t notice was that the shield started to produce a low humming sound, like a tuning fork it started to sing.