Xylonia, 30th of Nexar, 542 ER (LATE NIGHT) (CONTINUATION)
Codex 190 reaches the codex aerie citadel on his enchanted winged steed. As his flight reaches Aerie's Citadel airspace, a voice of a mystical aeromancer can be heard from his crystal orb. Crystal Orb: "Greetings, this is Aerie's Citadel air sentinel speaking, can you state your flight sigil and codex mark?". Codex 190, vexed by the delay, still responds: "Flight Sigil #234. Codex 190 requesting landing boon". Crystal Orb: "Aye, codex 190, we are with you, your flight sigil is being divined shortly... Okay, done, you are free for landing".
Codex 190 receiving arcane augmentation, his winged steed soars towards the entrance of Codex' aerie citadel, where winged steeds alight as he follows other winged steed mounts and descends within. After confirmed touchdown and winged steed inspected, Codex 190 dismounts with the missive as he hastens to the great hall of Codex martial bastion. Now within the great hall, Codex 190 reaches the threshold, where he retrieves a sigil which he presents to Codex 25, a young-maiden and fellow member of the Codex, as she collects it and places it within a sigil verifier, which after a brief interval, emits a chime signifying success, whereupon she hands it over to him, and Codex 190 bows his head and proceeds to the divination circle, which he proceeds through.
In the grand hall of Xerxes' martial bastion, Codex 190 stood before a raised dais, whereupon rested a pedestal, atop the pedestal a contingent of formidable codexes stands vigil, each adorned with mystical weapons. As he approached the raised dias, a noblewoman, Lady Delilah, emerged from the shadows of the pedestal, her regal presence commanding attention. The contingent of codexes parted, revealing a pathway, before closing ranks once more.
Lady Delilah: "Halt, Codex! State your purpose."
Codex 190, recognizing the noblewoman's authority, dropped to one knee, his voice filled with reverence.
Codex 190: "I bear a missive of utmost urgency and gravity, Your Ladyship."
Delilah then motions, and a group of young maidens codexes, emerges from the raised dias and rushes over, one of the young maidens codexes approaches to collect the missive from him, which he brings out of his hand. She collects the missive and present it to Delilah, who receives it, examining the sigil on the missive. She then waves her hand, and the contingent of codexes part, allowing her to pass. Codex 190 bows and then takes his leave.
Delilah, with the missive, steps through a shimmering portal, which carries her to the top floor, where a grand door can be seen. Two codexes, dressed in higher-ranking attire, can be seen. The woman stops Delilah, who gives the missive to her. The woman, a codex, bows and takes the missive, going to the door. Delilah, acknowledging the salute, takes her leave. The woman, a codex, approaches the door, knocking. She interrupts a seductive scene, as sultry moans and sounds can be heard. A man, with a voice like someone who loves to indulge in feasting and pleasure, can be seen on a grand, oversized bed, surrounded by young handmaidens.
One of the young handmaidens rises from the bed and goes to the door, opening it to receive a missive from the female codex. She closes the door with a bang and seductively walks back to the bed, handing the missive to Ludacris, who unrolls it while enjoying the attention of the young handmaidens. As he reads, his expression turns serious.
The missive reads:
Dear Ludacris, IV of the Decurionate,
We send you this message of vital importance. Demon forces have invaded Topple, and the plan is in grave danger. The last message from the guards stationed at the Minister's Chamber reports that two high-ranking individuals from Denair are trespassing in the Minister's Chamber. This requires immediate attention.
The II of the Decurionate has summoned you to the Decurionate Order of Arcis for a serious discussion on this issue. Your presence is urgently awaited. Meanwhile, send a battalion of codex to the Minister's Chamber and alert the Guard keep of Topple to respond with an immediate effect and to instill a curfew on Topple with immediately.
We hope this missive reaches you well, and we await your immediate response.
From Ben, an official of Xerxes.
Lord Ludacris, the mighty II of the Decurionate, reads the missive with a sly smirk. With a proud swagger, he rises from his grand, velvet-draped bed, adorned with golden trim and symbols of his noble lineage. The young handmaidens, who had been attending to their duties, spring up with alacrity, as if summoned by an unseen force. Lord Ludacris stands tall, his imposing physique and strong demeanor commanding respect, despite his robust girth. Upon his back, a majestic cobra emblem is emblazoned, symbolizing his unyielding power. Two of the handmaidens assist him in donning his regal armor, adorned with the insignia of the Decurionate. With his armor secured, he strides towards the grand oak door, flanked by his entourage of handmaidens. As the door opens, two loyal codex guards bow, allowing them to pass. They proceed to the rooftop, where a sturdy majestic winged steed of the Decurionate awaits. The winged steed is readied by two skilled winged steed keepers, who bow as Lord Ludacris approaches. One of the handmaidens takes his hand, receiving a gallant kiss before he boards the winged steed. The handmaidens follow, and the winged steed lifts off, soaring into the sky. As they depart, a squadron of military winged steeds, bearing the emblem of the Codex, takes flight from the codex aerie citadel, forming a formidable retinue for Lord Ludacris's journey.
Nyxoria, 28th of Lyra, 518 ER (LATE NIGHT)(Continuation)
Within the grand halls of the GOAZ Topple Minister Chambers, Leah approached the Minister's opulent manor house adorned with symbols of his noble title. As she neared, the sound of frantic preparations echoed through the air, only to be silenced by the sight of the locked door.
Leah pondered, "Hmm, our deeds have already been revealed. No matter, let us proceed."
Her reverie was broken as the minister opulent manor house door swung open, revealing a procession of esteemed Nobles, accompanied by their house holds and thier retinues filed out of the minister opulent manor house. The Nobles' personal guards, bolstered by the seasoned adventurers, formed an imposing escort. Led by the Junior Captain and flanked by the elite's minister's guards.
The entire procession halted, their departure arrested by Leah's sudden appearance. The ministers elite's guards junior captain stride faltered, his gaze fixed upon her.
Before Leah's form fades yielding to her aspectis(Clones) with a sly smile, the minister's elite's guards junior captain grows wary. Sensing danger, he issues a crisp urgent warning prompting the minister's elite's guards to encircle the nobles thier households and retinues, weapons ready. Personal guards and adventurers immediately shielded their lords and ladyships responding to the impending danger, while some shrieked in despair.
Suddenly, some of the minister elite's guards, Personal guards and adventurers fell, beheaded by Leah's aspectis swift assault. Panic spread as nobles thier households, retinues, under the protection of their personal guards and adventurers scrambled to escape. Some succeeded, but others met their demise at Leah's aspectis hands.
Amidst the chaos, a brilliant red light burst forth, illuminating the floor where Leah stood. Her aspectis converged, merging back into her. Leah's stunned expression revealed her true self.
A priestess descent, the air thickened with anticipation. A duo of adventurers emerges as the procession parted ways- a young female elf archer with a mystical arrow and a stealthy human assassin emerges.
Following is an esteemed Quartet, as they took center stage- a distinguished lord, alongside his lovely noble daughter, stepped forward, safeguarded and escorted by two battle-hardened warrior adventurers. The procession faces reflecting remembrance and awe, as murmurs ensue among the procession.