06-20-2018, 01:23 PM
After they finish their mocks, or don’t finish as the case may be, they are standing around waiting on something to happen, and happen it does. Without ever remembering falling asleep, they awaken far away from the challenging fields, and apart from many of their Brothers and Sisters: the Krakens have been returned to Ischia, and the Leviathans to Nerine.
The Ischians find themselves awakening on the balmy-warm shores of their island home, the worst of the day’s heat fading away as dusk has begun to fall. The tide is high again behind them, leaving them wondering how they got home, and each of them is alone somewhere on the edge of the island. Not completely clueless, though; they are filled with the compunction to find their King on the interior of the jungle, knowing somehow that only by doing so would they be able to complete their final task, and pledge themselves truly to the Brotherhood.
However, it isn’t as simple as that. Did they expect it to be? Somewhere along the way, each of them is faced with the temptation to turn back; something or someone that urges them to abandon the Brotherhood and Ischia; tempts them with their darkest fears and deepest desires to leave the island and make a home somewhere else. It will take strong hearts and clear minds to prevail here.
Those that succeed find Brennen in his favorite haunt; he stands beside the island’s largest waterfall, alternatively watching the reflection of the sunset on the pool’s surface through the overhead break in trees and watching them arrive. He has a smile or a quiet word for all who have succeeded, as they trickle in one by one. Only when the last of the light and colors have faded from the sky, leaving them mostly in the dark with the light of the moon reflecting off of the water does he speak. “My Brothers,” as always his words encompass all of them - from the youngest to oldest, the men and the women - “I am glad to see you have made it this far tonight, and look forward to recognizing your other accomplishments in the days to come. But the time has come for us to formally pledge ourselves to one another.”
His honey-brown eyes drift from face to face. “First, I would ask that you share with us a secret of yourself, and any information from your past that might affect the Brotherhood in the future. Those who have no dangerous secrets may simply share something they hold close to their own hearts. In knowing each other’s secrets, we are better protected as a whole.” Brennen has few secrets anymore, but he too will speak of what he has before the end of this meeting. Any of them can see that truth in his eyes and his voice, if they care to find it there. For once, their King is quite transparent to all. “Second, I ask you to pledge your loyalty to the Kraken Creed.” He clears his throat a little, and lets those words echo into the space around them all.
“Brothers will be loyal to the Brotherhood above all else. Secondary loyalty should be to the Brother's own family of blood or choice. Third shall be loyalty to the Friends and Alliances of Ischia. Brothers should comport themselves outside of the Kingdom at all times with the knowledge that they represent the Brotherhood alongside themselves; with an eye towards chivalry and politeness. The Brotherhood will not tolerate such evils as rape or murder. Sworn Brothers who betray the Brotherhood will be banned. Brothers who cause offense outside of Ischia, but do not break their Oaths, shall be defended from outsiders, but may face punishment within the Brotherhood.”
And then he waits.
OOC:
So there is a different prompt for Ischians and Nerinians but the components are thus:
In order to reach Brennen/Scorch, you must describe your journey from shore to the specified area, including what form the dark force/temptation takes and how you combat it. (Its source is Oblivion, who is telepathetic and has a fear aura. He will not be taking corporeal form, but you can get creative with this).
Telling at least one secret/secrets that may affect your Kingdom
Pledge yourself to your respective Kingdom
Everyone who participates in this round will receive points in the tournament if they were participating, and one winner from each Kingdom will get more points. It will be judged overall on creativity.
All Nerinians and Ischians are invited to participate and pledge to their Kingdoms even if they were not part of the tournament
The Ischians find themselves awakening on the balmy-warm shores of their island home, the worst of the day’s heat fading away as dusk has begun to fall. The tide is high again behind them, leaving them wondering how they got home, and each of them is alone somewhere on the edge of the island. Not completely clueless, though; they are filled with the compunction to find their King on the interior of the jungle, knowing somehow that only by doing so would they be able to complete their final task, and pledge themselves truly to the Brotherhood.
However, it isn’t as simple as that. Did they expect it to be? Somewhere along the way, each of them is faced with the temptation to turn back; something or someone that urges them to abandon the Brotherhood and Ischia; tempts them with their darkest fears and deepest desires to leave the island and make a home somewhere else. It will take strong hearts and clear minds to prevail here.
Those that succeed find Brennen in his favorite haunt; he stands beside the island’s largest waterfall, alternatively watching the reflection of the sunset on the pool’s surface through the overhead break in trees and watching them arrive. He has a smile or a quiet word for all who have succeeded, as they trickle in one by one. Only when the last of the light and colors have faded from the sky, leaving them mostly in the dark with the light of the moon reflecting off of the water does he speak. “My Brothers,” as always his words encompass all of them - from the youngest to oldest, the men and the women - “I am glad to see you have made it this far tonight, and look forward to recognizing your other accomplishments in the days to come. But the time has come for us to formally pledge ourselves to one another.”
His honey-brown eyes drift from face to face. “First, I would ask that you share with us a secret of yourself, and any information from your past that might affect the Brotherhood in the future. Those who have no dangerous secrets may simply share something they hold close to their own hearts. In knowing each other’s secrets, we are better protected as a whole.” Brennen has few secrets anymore, but he too will speak of what he has before the end of this meeting. Any of them can see that truth in his eyes and his voice, if they care to find it there. For once, their King is quite transparent to all. “Second, I ask you to pledge your loyalty to the Kraken Creed.” He clears his throat a little, and lets those words echo into the space around them all.
“Brothers will be loyal to the Brotherhood above all else. Secondary loyalty should be to the Brother's own family of blood or choice. Third shall be loyalty to the Friends and Alliances of Ischia. Brothers should comport themselves outside of the Kingdom at all times with the knowledge that they represent the Brotherhood alongside themselves; with an eye towards chivalry and politeness. The Brotherhood will not tolerate such evils as rape or murder. Sworn Brothers who betray the Brotherhood will be banned. Brothers who cause offense outside of Ischia, but do not break their Oaths, shall be defended from outsiders, but may face punishment within the Brotherhood.”
And then he waits.
OOC:
So there is a different prompt for Ischians and Nerinians but the components are thus:
In order to reach Brennen/Scorch, you must describe your journey from shore to the specified area, including what form the dark force/temptation takes and how you combat it. (Its source is Oblivion, who is telepathetic and has a fear aura. He will not be taking corporeal form, but you can get creative with this).
Telling at least one secret/secrets that may affect your Kingdom
Pledge yourself to your respective Kingdom
Everyone who participates in this round will receive points in the tournament if they were participating, and one winner from each Kingdom will get more points. It will be judged overall on creativity.
All Nerinians and Ischians are invited to participate and pledge to their Kingdoms even if they were not part of the tournament