Even as the Infernals march to war, the Savants are busy spreading the Ashen Veil throughout the realm. The Amurian Wizards prefer to live in seclusion, burying their nose into magical research. Hopefully, the promise of power will tempt them to worship the Ashen Veil.
Yet even stranger news emerge from their borders.
They have declared war on the Calabims.
This is good news, no?
I know not what to think. More manes for our cities, perhaps. But should either side grow too powerful, they may be tempted to stab us at the back.
You think too much…let's start this glorious campaign at once!
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Attacked by Assassins
The Undead Army arrives at the outskirts of Gongaga.
While Rosier and his master prowls at the gates of the once-capital of Inane Kingdom, Retardoland.
It's been a while…
Indeed, welcome home, Rosier.
The Calabims could not hold their holdings beyond their borders. Sierra Online, their most recent conquest, fell to the onslaught of the Amurian army, equipped with Fire enchanted bows.
The vampire army was completely annihilated and beat a hasty retreat. The Amurian army pushed onward into Calabim core cities, passing through the Infernal capital of Dis. All this, is of course no concern to the Infernal army, who are celebrating their victory at Retardoland.
Good. Now we push eastwards into Activision.
What's the word from Gongaga army?
They have not breached the defenders…but soon. Have a little faith in your minions. Fire the smoke signals, tell Bioware to move!
Gaider stood at his porch and saw the smoke rising from the direction of Retardoland and jumped for joy. He quickly blew the horn, the gates of Bioware burst open, as the mercenaries poured forth, escorting prized catapults eastwards towards ID Software, hungry for victory.
The army of Gongaga rained flames and boulders at the defenders, till no defenses are left standing.
Satisfied, the Ritualists command the Diseased Corpses to march onwards and pile themselves at the defenders. Slowly but surely, the Gongaga defenders crumbled beneath the march of the undead.
Workers who cannot escaped the destruction of Gongaga were captured immediately, bound to serve the Infernal till the rest of their lives.
The Axis of Evil grew stronger and sealed more deals than ever before. The Khazad, in particular are pleased with the Infernals upholding the war alliance.
Good tidings from the Infernals, envoy of Kandros Fir…
I am pleased to see your campaign is bearing fruit, Commander Rosier…but be aware that the Khazads would love to claim several territorial gains as well from this conflict.
Indeed, we'll leave some for you. A toast to the Undercouncil!
Am I not invited?
Ah, Pale Maiden, forgive us. Your shadowy presence was beyond us to sense. How goes the war?
Not well. Please inform Lord Hyborem that Mistress Alexis wishes the Infernal to break their open borders treaty with the Amurites at once!
Hmmm..I'll think about that. But come, you must be tired from the travels, have a seat.
The Calabims taught the Infernal on the way of the Assassins in exchange for Ashen Veil knowledge and the secret of Priesthood. These assassins are capable of striking at the weakest target and should prove crucial in dispatching the Grigori's stout defenders from protecting their weak and wounded.
Activision falls to the mighty Hyborem.
And the Infernals honor the Calabim's request. The Amurites faced no choice but to turn back or risk an open war against the Infernals. Something Dain Caiswallawn does not want to provoke.
ID Software, months later…
All clear! Phase one complete! Gather the army! It's time to sweep southwards, the Inane Kingdom is ours! Now for Grigori Mainland!
Rosier smiled wickedly as his army march as one. The Ritualists bearing hellflames and legions of undead ready to sacrifice their flesh and bones. Truly they are unstoppable…
Hurried steps broke him from his thoughts of conquest, as a tranny ritualist bowed before him. He noticed a peculiar thing, her/his staff is no longer ablaze.
Milord, Rosier…we have a problem.
What is it?
I..I seem to have lost my powers.
What do you mean?!
Rosier slap the ritualist hard, bloodying her lips. He felt no heat from the touch.
How?
It is as she had said. Someone…had cut off the connection to the Ether…We can no longer reach into the Flames of Rages from Codexia…
NO! The flame's..our decisive weapon! We .. No..it must be-
I can't reach the Codex either…something is really wrong! Arrrghhh. DU, what should we do?
I feel this is only temporary…but as for the source..I am unsure.
I KNOW! It's the Amurites! The Arcane Larcuna! They have invoked their world spell! Meddling bastards!
So…we cannot use the flames nor any magic for 20 months?! Grrr….perhaps we should sexually harass the Watch as we resolve the problem.
No. We'll just have to make do. Onward!
Without magic, the Infernal army press onward. Knowing that somewhere, within Grigori's core cities, lies the Dragon Slayer army, ready to unleash their might against the invaders.