David's+Quest

David woke up its a monday its about an hour before the sun rises the cool air feels good and cleaner than normal which is good no smell of fire or rotting flesh which means there are few monsters in the area for us to worry about. He order the troops awake with in 30 minutes my army of 5,000 is in front of me split into their respective 10 corps with Commanders in the front I look over them 500 men in each corps David walk down and joins his men leading the Fetixis corps ( Fetixis are Men at arms type units with shields that point outward allowing them to fight their opponent by using their enemies attacks against them ) He gave the orders of where the morning guard positions were Longbowmen on the walls Sailors guarding the dock with the Fetixis on first call duty and the Hoplis on Town Watch. ( Call duty is when a group is under attack and needs support the unit on call duty is already prepared for a fight and is sent out immediately to relieve the unit in distress while the others prepare for battle, and Town Watch is when a group guards the inner town and does not leave unless given direct orders from David.) (Hoplis are the Elite Fighters of Davids army used as a good stand alone force they carry a 5 foot spear good for fighting or throwing are heavily armored with the same shields as the Fetixis and have a back up three foot sword.) As the men (and few women) head off to their duties David requested that the Corps Commanders put one of their second in commands in charge and for them to follow him to the war room.

David and his commanders opened the large wooden doors flanked by two Hoplis soldiers. They entered the room it was rather bear there was a table in the center it was round in an oval shape made of oak with ten chairs surrounding it all different ( This is because all of them including the table were stolen in raids from around many different regions. ) There were maps pinned to the walls in a pyramid the top being the map of Tetravier showing the countries and capitols below that were four maps one of each sector (North, East, South, and West) with their countries and major cities than below them were the individual country/regional maps with many of the major cities towns and roads. In the corner of the room there was a book shelf that held four books of complete pictures showing strategies and a game of battle board sitting on top of the shelf. The men sat at their spots with David at the head of the table. He gave his men a second to greet one another and than he rose from his seat. He said I'm sorry for not allowing you men to make proper arrangements for this meeting but I did not want spies finding out about this the war with the Vampires of Sanville has grown worse and I am here to propose and end to it. We've been dealing with these Vamps in to simple of a manor no longer can we allow them to attack our walls and we cannot give them the chance to run this time when we have their backs to the wall I am suggesting a campaign for expansion. Ajils Commander of the axe/mace wielding Areins spoke up. How much expansion are we talking about here a few miles on our boarders? More David replied. To the mountains Ajils said again? More replied David again. Another stronghold Ajils questioned? Even further than that Ajils David announced men we are going to take over the entire northern half of Anarchintia! The room immediately shot in to an uproar of some cheers but mostly doubt. The room quickly became quite his men looked around with fear in their eyes finally Bergk leader of the Balistamen spoke up thats madness you have an army of 5,000 men many are more of boys with limited resources we are hardly making it as is we cannot stretch that for such a large campaign. I have followed you for many years David my life has been on the line countless times but this is insane we cannot conquer that much territory. But what if we do replied David what if we are successful sure right now we're surviving but that isn't good enough any more our soldiers our people many of our children deserve better than this if we conquer the north we are the shield of Anarchintia. He proclaims as he slams his shield to the table not only would this allow us to stop with all the fighting we can trade and live peacefully for once not have to worry about being killed! I am fed up with just staying alive living day after day preparing for death let us perish now in the glory of battle or live onward to eternity. A cheer raises is the room David smiles. He quickly states but if we are to make such a campaign we need resources more than normal so I have decided to invest our man power into three great raids to fund us. He looked over to his Scout Commander and said Luke I am trusting you with taking 20 scouts and the trireme Seabird to the east the land of Xan di Lat you are to follow standard scouting orders don't engage any forces unless you are engaged and if engaged by a major force defend and withdraw. Understood Luke replied. Jack the Naval commander spoke up some of my best men are on the Seabird may I join them? No David replied but I do have a task for you I need you to join me 20 Fetixis and 5 Javelin Throwers on the Thunderblast as we go to the far north. He looks over to one last commander and says Ajils you and 50 of your men will be marching to the ruins of the old city in the northern part of Anarchintia I feel we may be able to find something of use there, as for the rest of you will be conducting your normal raids and leading the defenses. My second in command Samson will be in command while I am away David said I thank you men and the soldiers went to their corps.

David gathered 20 of his Fetiixis warriors and 5 Javelin Throwers a small put powerful raiding force they immediately packed up said good bye to their families than set sail within an hour. The ocean was rather calmer than normal it was a good day the smell of salt rose from the water and the wind blew making it easy for the rowers it had been a rather easy trip the route to where they were going was a familiar one it had been about a week and they were just at the mouth of the Great River of the North. David watched as his troops manned the Balista and watched the woods for hostile natives but nothing as it normally is the trip was quite except for the chatter of soldiers and the splash of paddles but now they were entering unfamiliar waters the largest lake in the world. As the man sailed in they looked around it was huge the men were amazed and for that fact so was David it was a beautiful sight but it became much more beautiful to them when they saw the large resource depot siting on the edge of the lake.

His eyes grew wide with excitement David sized it up immediately it looked like around 1,000 people probably few trained defenders and from the looks of it lot of resource storages. David ordered the boat to drop them about 500 yards from the depot than follow them up but to stay back 100 yards so the soldiers could strike first with an ambush and than the boat would be sitting there giving support if needed and allowing them to load on the resources. David marched up with his men the forrest was thick and difficult to march through but they made it through the sticks. Silently David gave his orders using signals than shouted attack it was executed perfectly the Javelin Throwers through there spears into a crowd of workers disrupting them than them men formed a Spear in the box formation ( Spear in the box formation is when shield bearing infantry stand in front of Javelin Throwers, Archers, or other ranged units so they are surrounded and defended from there the ranged units use the Phalanx ring formed around them as cover while they pop up shoot than duck back down.) Warriors ran out to to fight but were chopped down rather quickly by the formation about 100 soldiers attacked them but they could not penetrate the formation. The Fetixis were well defended a few were stabbed in the legs or got an arrow to the foot but they were simply dragged into the box, and the formation tightened up. After about twenty Defenders fell their attack had been broken and they fell back beginning to regroup. They charged again as Davids men fell back and reformed near the lake as the closest Defenders were about 10 feet from Davids men his Sailing Archers opened fire from the deck of the ship the Defenders were cut down than slammed weakly into the shield wall they were defeated and again fell back to regroup As they did David shouted Charge the Javelin men took one last toss then the Fetixis broke ranks and attacked viciously. David ran at the defending forces leading the charge. The defending force tried to form a battle line to absorb the attack but whatever formation they had was split by the points on the Fetixis shields.

Outnumbered by plenty easily four covers with workers now joining in Davids men fought aggressively and savagely as always. Smiling as they dropped enemies one after another and laughing when they were cut the Defenders were routed even though out numbering their opponent they couldn't fight back they were split up into small groups and their commanders orders fell on deaf ears drowned out by the smashing of metal and the screams of men. This lasted for two long minutes before finally the commander raised a white flag his men retreated back to there leader taking 80 casualties ( about 50 were workers who came in wielding tools with no armor and were cut down by arrows from the boat ) and plenty of men wounded he marched out to meet David. David stood with 10 men in a tight formation behind him (he had lost 7 men and taken 5 wounded 2 being Javelin men) David met the defending commander.

They introduced themselves and the commander spoke I do not raise this flag in surrender only in peace. Understandable said David you seem to have a good sized force left. And you do not interrupted the commander. Yes replied David you did get a few of my men but look how many of yours have fallen and are wounded not to mention mine will fight to the death under any circumstances yours seem. He paused for a moment. Less willing to die for you. The commander looked at him with frustration why have you come. David replied I have just come for some resources just enough to fill my boat. He pointed to the trireme. The agitated commander said and why would I give you these resources and not just stomp you. David chuckled a bit and than announced loud enough for the Defending army to hear nothing is stopping you but yourself its just which means more to you a few replaceable resources or the lives of your people. The Defenders watched and listened closely to their commanders reply. He nervously announced but not all my men will die all of yours will what means more to you he said back to David. Without hesitation David said without these resources these men will die anyways these men will die without them they have nothing to lose. Frustrated the commander knew he was beat if he called his men to battle now they would rise against him he sighed and ordered give these men what they need. David smiled with confidence and went about taking what they needed on the way back the troops rested and recovered they put the bodies of there fallen brothers in tightly sealed coffins and kept them away from the rest of the ship.

As David arrived home he was met with happy families glad to see their loved ones grateful workers ready to unload the resources but also the disappointed faces of the families who's family did not return the families unloaded the coffins and buried them in their family tomb. David was greeted by his beloved sister and her husband and children he was happy to see them. His sister Sarah asked him about the trip and as he told her about it she was happy with the news he hadn't been harmed and he had gifts for his niece and nephew of good foods he had snuck off the ship. Than his brother in law Joshua spoke up and said I almost forgot the quest from the city ruins has returned and need you to look at something. Later that day with dusk coming over the town David met up with Ajils who had returned just the day before and said Ajils good to see you made it through. As to you sir replied Ajils you made a risky move going in blind in the north. As did you going to the ruins on foot responded David. They shook hands and David asked now what is this you needed to show me? Ajils nodded and signaled for David to follow. We found them in the ruins said Ajils as he uncovered two shinning silver orbs. We were not sure what they are we tried smashing them, cutting them, even melting them said Ajils with a confused look but we couldn't even put a scratch on them they are indestructable and practically useless to us. Nothing is useless my friend replied David as he lifted one of the orbs. Than handed it to Ajils and said take these to the engineers and tell them to make them useful maybe get us a way to drop them off the walls onto attackers. Ajils nodded took the orbs and left.

David rested for a moment than exited the building to enjoy the sunset but what he saw was nothing to enjoy. Within seconds fear swept into Davids heart as he saw the horrible sight of an undead legion camp right outside his city. (The Undead Legion is the army of the old Rontillium Empire the only Anarchintian empires name to have survived the test of time not even the Imperial Empires name is remembered the Legion is made up of 2 million warriors and is refreshed every 100 years unless Wolf Standard has been stolen they split into armies of 250,000 each and march amongst Anarchintia crushing all that dares resists them these are Skeleton soldiers that give you one chance of joining the Legion and if refused they attack they can only be killed by decapitation or severing the spine.) David knew the Legion would crush is town in a second if they broke through the walls which wouldn't take long. As night fell on Arvus David knew he had to make a choice than in morning the Legion would come. He gathered his family and brought them to his home. David did not live in a palace like many leaders he stayed in a small farm house near the docks. It was old but not beat up David worked hard to keep it in shape. Strong wooden walls with a maple door few windows made into t's for easy defense and a wooden roof its only real weakness being its easily burned but it was comfortable none the less.

He brought in his family and gave his niece and nephew the bed and his brother in law and sister a place on a bundle of wool than himself slept on the ground not a wise idea but a nobel one. The next morning David woke but did not lead a morning training instead he planned a desperate strategy he left his brother in law with his longbow and enough arrows to hold off the legion for the day than he marched out.

He met with the Centurion the soldier was covered head to toe in armor it carried a square full body shield on its left and a spear on the right with a sword in his side. David hated trying to speak with Centurions he never knew where to look normally the eyes but there were none yet luckily it wouldn't last long. The boney commander spoke one word and awaited one answer he said surrender. David stood firm and replied no. As the Skeleton soldier marched back David knew his plan had to work or one way or another today he would die. These were not going to be like the unarmored workers he had fought in the north these soldiers were trained experienced and ready. Seeing nothing to provide his plan was going off so in desperation he signed his life away and drew his sword challenging the Centurion. The soldier seemed happy with his challenge. David and all his people watching knew he was doomed he was a strong warrior but was no where near as skilled as this skeleton but none the less he held out his sword and raised his shield.

The Centurion made the first move it quickly stuck its spear at David. He deflected it off the inner right side of his shield and spun around slashing at the Centurions neck. The soldier ducked and David kicked it back than quickly thought big mistake. The Centurion through its spear at Davids head with dangerous accuracy drew its sword and charged. David raised his shield just in time to block the spear and he slid his leg below his shield in an attempt to trip the soldier but was met with a sharp crushing pain. The Centurion had slammed his shield down on Davids ankle pinning it to the ground. David let out a yell of pain and swung his shield over top of his opponents but the soldier simply ducked down and David slipped falling to the ground shield on one side of him sword of the other chest, neck, head all wide open. Than in a split second a sound broke out he didn't even need to look as he heard the smashing of axes against shields he had released his wendigo. The Centurion not distracted by the noise went for the kill sending his sword for Davids chest but the sound of a plan coming together was all it took to raise Davids morale and give him the energy to fight back. With lightning quick speed David blocked the sword with the flat of his blade and the skeleton lost its balance just long enough for David to to free his foot and kick the Centurion back again but this time in the head. The soldier fell to its back shield on top of him and David leapt up and stood one foot on the Centurions shield and the other crushing its wrist stopping it from raising its sword than with a wild look in his eye and an almost evil grin David knelt down on the soldier and slammed his sword against its neck decapitating it. Cheers came from the walls at their leaders success on the field but it was not over David got back inside the gates slightly limping from the wounded ankle and prepared his troops for a fight.

David knew 100 wendigo were no match for a 250,000 strong Legion but it bought them time. Finally the last wendigo fell and David counted on the second part of his plan. For two minutes everything was silent as people held their breath to see the next move when the Legion made it David was not caught off guard with their choice but they were. The Legion needed Davids walls to go down they couldn't storm them for they had no ladders and they couldn't starve them because of the docks they needed to collapse the walls so they went for the catapults an obvious choice one David had predicted. The Legion ordered the catapults to fire but instead of a smack and bang of shots hitting walls they heard a snap and crash of the catapults snapping. David had ordered in the night for his assassins to sabotage the catapults with a liquid that stiffened the wood making it hard to bend back and when the Legion tried they broke the catapults and only means of capturing the city. The Legion fell back with no way in after taking only one casualty to the Arvus warriors ( They lost about 500 to the wendigo.)

As the army retreated a cheer went into the air all of Arvus began to celebrate Davids men patted him on the back and shook his hand than he was surprised with the sight of his sister running towards him she hugged him and sighed in relief that he was ok. As David pulled back from the hug he was met with an angry look and in a split second David quickly thought uh oh than got punched right square in the nose he fell to his back and his sister started yelling. "What were you thinking! That Centurion almost had your head! What was I supposed to do if you got yourself killed fighting that skeleton!" David this entire time was on the ground with his face in his hands not so much because his nose hurt (which it did for such a small girl Sarah had a cannon of a right hand punch) but more to cover his smile that he had his sister so worried.

Finally she stopped yelling and helped him up all of his commanders stood around chuckling. Joshua cracked a joke "My brother in law goes out conducts a raid kills a Centurion and than gets knocked to the ground by my wife." David and Sarah joined in with the laughter. The rest of the day was rather peaceful. David rested and relaxed the rest of the day until a women came knocking on David door. He sprung up and met the women it was Luke's wife Remma. She stood in front of David her eyes filled with worry. David invited her in and she thanked him and sat down. Surprised by the sudden arrival if his guest he asked what can I do for you this evening Remma. She hesitated than spoke up nervously "I'm worried about Luke he's been gone for to long and should have returned by now do you have any idea what might be taking him so long on this mission." David eyes widened he had completely forgotten about the mission sent east they were supposed to be back two weeks before him and now there had still been no word from them. David felt her concern and leaned forward than replied "I understand I'm sorry I have no clue what would be taking them so long to return but we must find out tomorrow I will send a group out that I will lead to discover their location." Remma thanked him and headed home as David watched her leave he smacked himself in the top of the head and said "How could I have possibly forgotten about that group they could be dead I must leave first thing tomorrow."

David gathered Jack and 20 fresh men to go with him 15 Fetixis 3 Javelin Throwers and two Ballistamen to go first thing in the morning. David went home and got no sleep that night he was to busy hating himself for his foolishness. The next day he got on board the Thunderblast and headed east. The trip was long and difficult the Sailors had a difficult time finding the region their men vanished in but finally made it to Ringence and marched into Xan Di Lat. For days David and his men tracked their own comrades by following a path of theft reports until they made it to the base of a large mountain David had to persuade his men to make their way up but soon made a great discovery.

Looking up at the Great Library, David's men are put into awe but he can only think of one thing: where are his men? He sees a petite women walking his way. He considers giving orders for his men to straiten up but decides against it and instead just stays on his guard.

"I give you greeting, David Plantagenet. But I must admit that I am a bit surprised. We have very few Anarchintians who make it this far. What is your business at the Great Library?"

"I have come to find the men of my scouting party that was sent to this land. They have been gone long and their families are becoming fearful."

The woman pursed her lips. "Hmmm. I don't recall any scouting party. When were they here?" Her eyes narrowed and David read danger and threat in them. "And why were they scouting in //my// territory?"

David slid his hand down to his sword cautiously as if waiting to be attacked and replied, "There were 20 people all around the age of 15 carrying recurve bows. You wouldn't have seen them unless you went looking for them which means they must have taken something of yours. Also, if this is your territory why are you not defended? A small woman like yourself would be an easy capture for twenty large warriors and I bet you would make a fine ransom," David said scanning the area for an ambush.

David, expecting an attack, was surprised when Cho began to chuckle which then progressed to a full blown laugh. In fact, she laughed so hard that tears began to stream down her face. "Oh, I'd like to see you try," she said, still chuckling. "You have no //idea// what defenses I have at my beck and call."

David soon realized that this woman radiated power and probably had these defenders within ear shot but she was not looking for a fight or she would have already ordered an attack. Either that or she was an excellent liar which, in self defense, he could respect. He lowered his guard a bit but not more than normal, whispered something into the ear of his second in command, patted him on the shoulder and then stepped forward and asked, "Who are you?"

The woman's smile did not reach her teal eyes. "I am Madame Cho, librarian of the Great Library. I am Chomolungma, Guardian of the East. I am the daughter of the Creatorix and the ruler of Xandi-lat. What do you want with me, little king?"

David looked at her in confusion, ignoring the "little king" comment. "How does a librarian guard the eastern side of a planet? Also who is the Creatorix? I am new to the East and am unfamiliar with the rulers."

Cho raised an eyebrow. "Apparently you are ...unfamiliar...with many things."

"I don't learn things I do not need to know. But for now I need to know have you seen my scouting party?" replied David.

"That explains the current state of your country." Cho replied.

"The state of my country is is fine. My home of Arvus is stronger than ever. But if you mean Anarchintia, that is not my fault. I was born into a eternal problem," David said.

"No problem is eternal, little king," Cho observed seriously.

"Let us hope not," David replied. Then, more confidently he asked, "Now, have you seen my men who were sent up here?"

"I see many people," Cho shrugged. "Describe them to me and I will tell you if I have seen them."

David replied "There were 20 carrying recurve bows. Most around the age of 15. They probably didn't even bother going to the library but every village around it."

"Ah," Cho said. "Here we have a problem of semantics. You say 'scouting party' but my people called them bandits. They stole goods and murdered the people who attempted to stop their thievery. So, I put an end to them. I do not allow such actions here and I deal swiftly and severely with any who try."

Naitww, David's lion, who had become increasingly bothered by something, came forward and stood defensively in front of David who now once again gripped his sword and said sternly, "You killed them? How? They were ordered to retreat if engaged. Did you hunt them?" Hearing this, David's second in command, Jack, gave orders to form into a spear in the box formation.

Cho raised one eyebrow. "Do not try my patience, little king. Nor should you force my hand. If your "scouting party" had orders to retreat if engaged, those orders were not followed. And yes, I did hunt them down, because they were preying on my people. I would do the same for any scavengers."

Disappointed by the news, David relaxed. The anger on his face washed to sadness. He sighed, lightened his grip on his sword, then spoke. " Too many young men have died already, I will not attack. I am Anarchintian, but I am not blood thirsty." He signaled for his men to be at ease. The ballistas lowered their aim. David looked at the ground, trying to think of how this was going to blow over at home. This may have sunk any hopes he had for reuniting the northern part of the region and instead forced him on a crusade he didn't want or need. David spoke again, saying, "You realize these men had families all of them had wives most had children? I need to know three things before I can leave. One, did you attack their ship? Two, are there any bodies I could bring home so their families may give them traditional burials? And three, when I return home my people will demand blood. They will want revenge for these young men. I don't need a pointless campaign into a land I know little about that may have nothing I need. I want peace but in order to get that without my people feeling a need for revenge they need to feel these men did not die for nothing, that they won us something with their deaths. What can we do to make it seem that way and how can you help me?"

Cho laughed mirthlessly. "Are you serious?! You send a raiding party to my lands, slaughter my people, take their goods and property, threaten //me// and //now// you say that you want peace? That you want my help? Why, in the name of the Creatorix, should I help you?"

David, understanding her frustration, knew he had to make a deal. He looked at Cho, trying to be confident but knowing he was walking the wire. Out of frustration responded. "I'm not asking for much. I came here looking for a few resources to try to save what's left of the human reign over Anarchintia and making it so we can finally stop attacking people. Do you think I enjoy sending soldiers to die day after day? I have grown weary of death. Two weeks ago, I watched an eight year old die from the poison of a death worm. The week before that, I watched 10 men I had known since I was a child be torn apart by a wendigo. A month ago, I was attacked by two zombies wandering around my city. A man and woman. The man had been a soldier and friend of mine. I introduced him to a woman who took care of me when I was wounded after a raid. They got married. She was pregnant with a child. They had asked me to be their when it was born so they could name me its guardian if something ever happened to them. Now I was forced kill them both." David clenched his jaw at the memory. "I ask you to show humanity. My kingdom may be small, but it has so much potential to end this horror. But if my people see these soldiers killed with no compensation, they will demand blood. And with me in the front or in chains they will attack you and fight you and the Anarchintian horrors will continue. All I want is my men's bodies back if possible. To know if you have any knowledge of the orbs I have discovered and if they can save the lives of any of my people and something I can bring back to my people. It can be anything, even a promise will do, one you may never have to follow through on. Then, as long as I rule Arvus, our troops will never set foot on your land again with hostile intentions. Don't consider this as a diplomatic situation, think about as an investment. If and when my army is victorious in taking the land it wants then Anarchintia will be a stone's throw away from being reborn. The humans that have survived will owe a debt to the merciful people of these lands and I myself will be at your services and in your debt for stopping a war that I and, I'm sure, you don't want to fight. For if you really are a guardian of some kind you don't want any armies marching on your land and you must know what its like to have what you care about threatened. If my scouts gave you that feeling, you have my deepest apologies, but don't send 10,000 human beings to a war that will lead to all of their deaths." David had a lot more he wanted to say and part of him wished he hadn't been so nice with his words. A big part of him also thought he should just march in and fight. If he took these lands he could send his people on an exodus out of Anarchintia. They would be safe. But he quickly silenced those feelings and thought to himself. "If I die, I die a defender of Anarchintia, not a conqueror of another land."

Cho pursed her lips, considering his words. There was some wisdom in what he was saying. "I will consider what you have said. You will wait here and I will return in an hour with my answer My people will bring you food and drink." With that she turned away and walked back toward the lamasery which was built into the side of the mountain.

David sighed in relief knowing he might finally be able to return home and begin his campaign restore Anarchintia. He walked back to his men, ordered them to sit down, relax and not to be a burden to the people who agreed to help them, and also not to start any fights with the natives of the region. Then he went and sat down on a rock and relaxed for what seemed like the first time in ages. His lion, Natiww, followed him over and sat beside him. David tried to figure out what had been bothering Natiww. At first he thought it was the weather on the mountain, but now he was growing suspicious it may be something about Cho worrying him, which David found strange. Cho might have a powerful vibe about her, she was no doubt some kind of leader, but she was a small woman and from what David had seen, seemed unarmed. She was no threat by herself, as far as she appeared, especially to twenty armed to the teeth Anarchintians and their pet lion, but David had learned to trust Natiww when he didn't like someone. David knew he owed Cho for her hospitality and, as thankful as he was for it, he began to figure there was something big she hadn't told him. He must be cautious around her for the time being.

The monks brought our platters of crispy fried fish, chicken and spring rolls along with sweet and spicy dipping sauces. Along with this were bowls full of a delicate and piquant grain that the monks called ice rice. Rounding out the meal were cherry almond cookies served with tea.

Finally, Cho returned. The lion raised his hackles and growled at her, low in his throat. To David's surprise, Cho fixed the lion with her unnerving teal gaze and growled back. "Sit down, you silly creature," she said. "Know your place." The lion blinked, shook his mane and then went and sat next to David as Cho smiled.

"I have considered what you said. I would like to point out to you that my people, brutally murdered by yours, had families also. But that would lead us to another cycle of accusations and repercussions which will get us nowhere. I have some interest in the South, due to the debt I owe to my missing brother. I do not want war and I am glad to hear you say you do not wish war either. However, if you had just asked for help, instead of trying to use force, this would have been much easier. We will give you aid, as I sense in you a True Seeker. Besides your ships and the remains of your men, what aid do you require?"

Shocked by the what had happened he was quite puzzled by how Cho had gotten Natiww to back down but none the less David stood up and thanked her and said "I am sorry for the lose of your people and for using force but you must understand I have never met anyone who wants to help an Anarchintian and I thank you for the return of my men and ship and for the offer of help. I will soon be reuniting a large portion of Anarchintia I am exhausted from all of the raiding and constant fighting and everything my people have fought through in their lives so I will be slowing those problems greatly but may one day need help. I thank you Cho." David got up shock her hand ordered his men up and into formation than marched back to the ships almost nervous to turn his back on Cho for he knew she held a deadly secret yet what that secret was he was not sure.

On the return home the Thunderblast was caught in storm the waves rocked the Trireme back and forth David ordered all his men below deck. The next morning David and his men awoke to a puddle of water quickly rising the men rushed on to the deck. The storm now calmed to a light rain. David looked down to the hull of the ship to see a gash and water slowly poring in the ship began to lean starboard and the water started coming faster. David looked over and yelled “land this ship as soon as possible this boats going down.” His men quickly began sailing the ship to a near by coast and as soon as they set down David knew where they were Comeras.

Not exactly excited about the landing spot David looked at the ship it was now resting on the bottom of the shallow water about 10 feet deep it was in no condition to go back out. Frustrated He assembled his troops including the sailors there were about 90 soldiers before him he ordered “Men we are not leaving on that boat and we are in Comeras so we wont be finding many parts to fix it so we must go on one last raid we will go through the kingdom towards the capital and raid it than steal a boat to get out of here.” David paused for a moment than continued “We need everything off that ship of war making potential salvage anything possible and get the ballistas ready to move.” His second in command spoke up “Ok men we’ve got our orders get to work.” The soldiers waded into the water and swam to the ship as David got aboard the ship and got the map of Comeras partially damaged from the water but still legible David made out there location within a couple hours the men were marching in full battle armor.

On there way to the capital Davids men went through a forrest and in that forrest they found 100 Comeras soldiers formed in a battle line. A man decorated in shiny armor (Obviously the commander) marched forward and greeted David than announced “I am commander of this region of the kingdom of Comeras I demand you Anarchintians turn back to your ship and head back to the hole from which you crawled.” A bit displeased with the disrespect David faced the man who was about four inches shorter than him and said “Thats nice armor you have soldier it would look great on one of my Lieutenants I will not be taking any orders for I out rank you I’m a king and also we can’t go home our ship is beyond repair.” David looked down at the commander with glaring eyes and continued “Now move your army from my path or I’ll just walk over it my men aren’t dying here and to make sure of that I need a boat now move” The commander a bit nervous thinking this barbarian was going to punch him he looked at David and said surrender or die thats your option turned and walked back to his army. David went back to his army and ordered them into formation than said “Don’t worry boys this will be quick I promise.” His men sat and the Comerites charged forward. David slightly annoyed ordered “Hold!” and the Comerites smashed into there formation and broke the fighting lasted about three seconds before the Comerite leader ordered “Withdraw and regroup.” In the confusion Davids men withdrew taking no casualties and vanished into the forrest.

After a pointless engagement and another hours worth of marching Davids men ended up at a large wall outside the capital once again annoyed David gave the order “Charcoal the wall and knock it down.” Two more hours later the wall was down finally David thought we can go home. Than told his men “Guys this is our last raid its almost a poetic ending to hit Comeras last lets hit these wimps quick hard and successfully so enjoy it.” Than looked at his balistamen and said fire 2 volleys into the city than we charge in.” His men did as they were told and charged forth with the ballistas following. At first the attack was going well, than they ran into the garrison 1,000 Comerite soldiers stood before them. David looked and shouted “To the castle.” The Anarchintians ran to the castle wall and just as the gate was being closed David rolled under and took down its guards with a quick sweep. The Comerite soldeirs were closing in on Davids men throwing spears and marching forward in shield walls. Davids Balistamen and Sailors laid down suppressing fire with their bows but it hardly slowed the advancing soldiers. Finally David had the gate up and his outnumbered force ran in. Most of the castle garrison had rushed to the streets to meet Davids force so after a brief engagement the stronghold defenders surrendered their fort Davids Sailors took to the walls raining down arrows from the defenses and his ballistas pointed at the gate but David knew it wouldn’t hold back the massive force the arrows hardly damaged the enemy ranks just simply bouncing off shield walls.

Quickly David rushed into the fortification and found the thrown room in their sat Garrace Beleaker king of Chomeras and long time rival of David. David saw him with claymore in hand and he grinned than said “Set that thing down old man before you hurt yourself.” He quickly snapped “I’ve finally got you Plantagenet I knew it would happen some day but I never thought it would be by you trapping yourself in my castle surrender now and I’ll consider not killing you.” David looked at him still smirking replied “A tempting offer but I’ll have to pass for you see it looks like you are the one who’s trapped old man my army is closer to you than yours is to me.” A bit frustrated Beleaker said to David “Well for now its just me and you so lets see if you can defeat me without those boys backing you up.” Very little angered David more than his soldiers being called boys undermined instead of being called the men they are. Beleaker raised his 8 foot claymore sword and David prepared his shield and aimed his sword than with a glare in his eye said “Lets fight old man and see how well you fair against younger and **//Better//** blood.” Beleaker ran forward and David got in a defensive stance but the old king knew how to fight Davids shield he kicked the point of it and sent David back stumbling and falling to the ground. He ran up and slammed his sword down at David. Yet David even in armor was quick he rolled out of the way and the sword smashed the top of a chest in half revealing gold and an old map. David swung at the kings head but the old man was still fast as rabbit even with his age he ducked below Davids shot and raised his sword again as he took a couple steps back. David ran at him and knocked the claymore out of his way only to meet a fist to jaw throwing him back a step. In a rage David through his sword and shield to the ground and ran at the king tackling him to the ground than began to strike him one after another shot to his face while sitting on his chest but he only angered the old king who with one hand grabbed Davids neck and began constricting him his arms strong as a python from wielding the large sword for so many years. Yet this did not stop David he continued pounding on the king smashing in his head until it was covered with blood but by this time Davids face was blue from a lack of oxygen he took one more punch with all his strength and slammed it into King Beleakers nose finally he let go. David quickly gasped from air than got out of Beleakers reach. Beleaker rose but both men were stumbling light headed David from the lack of oxygen and Beleaker from the blood loss yet both men still having the will to fight on as true warriors to the death one defending the honor of his home the other the honor of his men yet than a soldier broke through the door. A young man and a Fetixis in Davids army he shouted “King David the Chomarites are about to smash through the gates we can’t hold them any longer we need to go.” David looked up trying to stay awake and on his feet said “Yes get the men in this room I know how we can escape.” In minutes the men were inside and David had two of his soldiers helping him regain his balance but he was almost back to normal than he ordered “you soldier grab that chest it will help us escape.” Than he went and moved a banner to reveal a hall way and said “Through here men it will lead us out of the city.” Shocked at the fact that David knew where the emergency escape route was King Beleaker shouted “How do you know of that passage.” David responded “Don’t tell me you didn’t think I had a attack on castle planned I’ve been waiting for just the night with no moon to sneak in here and kill you and I studied your stronghold p.s. you might want to talk to your Architect because this places defense has some serious flaws.” Beleaker started moving towards them and shouted “I will stop you from getting through your boys will have to go through me.” David very annoyed at this pointed shouted “You moron do you forget we just beat the daylights out of each other you couldn’t stop a two year old now get of our way before I skewer you with my sword.” David listened to the sound of the gates smashing down. He cursed under his breath shoved Beleaker out of the way and lead his men down the corridor and out of the castle. When his men got out of the tunnel they were near the ocean and David reached into the chest and pulled out the map and looked at it than pointed and said “That way.” His men marched for another hour before sunset than they reached a small remote village hardly ever visited by an outsider and after about five minutes of talking to the locals he had won his way home. On the map it showed the way to an old ship called a Galleon forgotten by all in the world but this small village that payed almost no attention to it at all and David convinced the villagers King Beleaker had ordered them to drag it to the sea with the help of Davids men all together about 590 men pulled the boat to sea. Davids men got aboard figured out the basics of its steering and sailed home to Anarchintia in the sunset and David thought to himself “Just poetic.”

It was now three days after David had returned from the east his men had the chance to relax and the town had renormalized David sam it as almost a shame to have to disrupt the regularity of town life but if he wanted to greatly extend it he knew he must begin his campaign David rose early in the morning and met with his corps commanders in the war room the men sat around the table and greeted each other. Soon David stood up from his spot and announced “Men as you know today is the day we begin the great campaign our preparations are ready but let us have a moment of silence for all those who died getting us here or all those who lived in this chaos but did not survive long enough to see this day.” The room fell silent for a moment many lowered their heads than David spoke again “It is my honor to have fought beside you men for so long but on this campaign I ask you to not draw your weapons unless absolutely needed.” The men looked around confused by the order. David continued “None of us want to die on this campaign and I have come up with a plan so that our numbers grow rather than shrink on this campaign and that is through diplomacy. I have set up a system that makes it so each town we conquer will stay just the way it is and their leader will be in charge still but they will be below me and our other future leaders. They will run their towns and do as they wish but they will answer to a Arvus leader for I will make Arvus the capital of this new united country.” David showed them a diagram of the system (which was basically the feudal pyramid) and than he proclaimed “We will be peaceful at first and give them the option of annexation and they will be brought into the system and if they refuse we will take them by force execute their leader and put one of our own in charge of the town.” His men enjoyed this idea. Than David warned “ Remember men this is not only a liberation it is also a genocide anything not human or Natiww will be exterminated as painful as you can make it.” His men agreed and than fell out.

Davids plan went off without a hitch. Towns were happy to support the campaign and send their soldiers to battle though there wasn’t even a major fight. Town after town fell under Davids rule not a single group of humans resisted and even the old wolf leader Ornulu fled the north with his 5,000 wolves when Davids army reached a strength of 20,000 troops. The campaign was going almost perfectly his men steamrolled the north to submission. By the time they began running into towns that didn’t wan’t to join the massive Arvus army scarred them into agreement. Monsters engaged the soldiers time and time again but were beaten back easily. By the time David made it to Sanville the home of the vampires he had come to destroy his army was 55,000 strong and not looking to talk terms with these neck bitters. Knowing this the Vampires went for help the only way they could they found a Skin Walker. The 3,000 Vampires knew alone they were no match for Plantagenet’s army but with the help of a mighty skin walker they may stand a chance. The skin walker hearing its home was in danger agreed to help in the fight and in the night but on the skin of a dragon and attacked the camp. David awoke to the screams of his men thinking the vampires may have made a preemptive strike David grabbed his sword and shield only to see the camp ablaze. His eyes lit up and than he saw a 40 foot dragon swoop over head and land in the middle of its blaze and begin killing soldiers that tried to run or stop it. It was horrific. David ran ran through the camp towards the best and grabbed a spear and stabbed the dragon through the foot to get its attention. It worked the monster shot fire at him and David hid behind his shield. As he felt his shield begin to heat up David drew his sword and rolled out of the way and drew his sword. The dragon took a swipe at him but he dove between its claws wondering what to do from this point he caught a break and ran towards a loaded ballista grabbed it and fired a bolt into the heart of the monster. David watched as it shrunk down to a man size. The bolt fell out of his chest and the wound healed. David heard a man yell “skin walker!” David charged forward sword in hand and took a swing but the skin walker had already changed into a werewolf and caught the blade. He cursed that he wasn’t quick enough than was punched right in the chest and David flew back. He stumbled back to his feet and picked up an arrow head the wolf charged him and David stabbed it in the neck as he was nocked back again, and this time the skin walker grabbed the skin of a wendigo but before he could throw it on Natiww leaped from the tents and landed on top of the magician and tore it to pieces. David looked around the camp was on fire dead men lay all around him. David ordered his troops to retreat back for now and the vampires celebrated what they though was a great victory but David was not beat yet. In the morning Davids men snuck back in and grabbed the vampires from their homes and dragged them into the sunlight than watched them burn and laughed as their enemies suffered. All in all Davids men lost 5,000 comrades mostly to the skin walker but a few to vampires as well. The north was conquered Davids soldiers returned home and he returned a king, a conqueror, an emperor.