Editing Microscope RPG--Rise and Fall of an Empire: Scene: The Massacre of the Argi
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The "advisor" sat next Minrue and trilled a brief poem in the Argi's native tongue (which was as intricate as a symphony, unlike the barking languages that the humans possessed.) | The "advisor" sat next Minrue and trilled a brief poem in the Argi's native tongue (which was as intricate as a symphony, unlike the barking languages that the humans possessed.) | ||
− | + | "My Lord and Strategist, | |
− | + | Your people await you with confidence | |
− | + | Knowing these presumptuous animals | |
− | + | Will soon be put in their place." | |
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Ill-at-ease with such weakness displayed by his children, Yesel finds himself having to keep his contempt in check, lest his divine emotions spill over into the minds of the surrounding mortals. He sings a song of reproach to Minrue: | Ill-at-ease with such weakness displayed by his children, Yesel finds himself having to keep his contempt in check, lest his divine emotions spill over into the minds of the surrounding mortals. He sings a song of reproach to Minrue: | ||
− | ''"My Lord and Strategist, | + | ''"My Lord and Strategist, |
− | + | Your illustrious ancestors | |
− | + | Claimed this mountain | |
− | + | From the talking furniture | |
− | + | Who had squatted here. | |
− | + | The Jeweled Children | |
− | + | Were unworthy of the land's riches. | |
− | + | How less worthy are these animals | |
− | + | Who bray like beasts | |
− | + | And smell like vermin?"'' | |
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Xavata hadn't confirmed it was an alliance yet, but he was trying to get that idea working. Minrue was a bad singer and he knew it, but he sang back a verse in reply. A professional singer would say that his level was o.k for a mere dabbler in Argi poetry, but not great and probably a bit below average even by the standards of dabblers. | Xavata hadn't confirmed it was an alliance yet, but he was trying to get that idea working. Minrue was a bad singer and he knew it, but he sang back a verse in reply. A professional singer would say that his level was o.k for a mere dabbler in Argi poetry, but not great and probably a bit below average even by the standards of dabblers. | ||
− | ''"Trusted and loyal brother, | + | ''"Trusted and loyal brother, |
− | + | We must make the wolf fight the tiger. | |
− | + | Though the price may be high, | |
− | + | It is brief. | |
− | + | For ten to twenty years, | |
− | + | We find somewhere to live and build up | |
− | + | When the time comes, | |
− | + | We shall triumph.'' | |
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To Minrue he whistled: | To Minrue he whistled: | ||
− | ''"My Lord and Strategist, | + | ''"My Lord and Strategist, |
− | + | Our Creator tasked our people | |
− | + | With dominion of this world. | |
− | + | The Argi do not wait for | |
− | + | The outcome of wolf against tiger. | |
− | + | We shall decide who deserves victory. | |
− | + | To allow these beasts | |
− | + | To rule our lands for twenty years | |
− | + | Or twenty heartbeats | |
− | + | Would be a shame beyond endurance!"'' | |
Manifesting himself in the form of an Argi has momentarily caused the god Yesel to emphathize too strongly with his people. His pleading is a bit too emphatic for an advisor and, most embarrassingly to Yesel, had caused him to make a mistake in the meter of his song of rebuke. Such a failure of aesthetics was far more displeasing to his divine sensibilities than whatever tantrum the human woman was displaying. | Manifesting himself in the form of an Argi has momentarily caused the god Yesel to emphathize too strongly with his people. His pleading is a bit too emphatic for an advisor and, most embarrassingly to Yesel, had caused him to make a mistake in the meter of his song of rebuke. Such a failure of aesthetics was far more displeasing to his divine sensibilities than whatever tantrum the human woman was displaying. | ||
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Minrue thought for a bit. He'd thought that too- but most of his advisors had told him that this was stupid. Shames were there to be endured- or were they? Maybe there was another option after all? Maybe there was a way to get out of this mess? Minrue gave some quick orders. | Minrue thought for a bit. He'd thought that too- but most of his advisors had told him that this was stupid. Shames were there to be endured- or were they? Maybe there was another option after all? Maybe there was a way to get out of this mess? Minrue gave some quick orders. | ||
− | ''My trusted brother, | + | ''My trusted brother, |
− | + | I believe you are right. | |
− | + | Please go back and tell the others, | |
− | + | To use the negotiations for a surprise attack. | |
− | + | If we kill Xavata, | |
− | + | The enemy shall rout.'' | |
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Giving the Argi symbolic gesture of pride with his muscular arms and the gesture of gratitude with his delicate arms, the "advisor" gracefully slides backwards out the tent as he trills a song of praise: | Giving the Argi symbolic gesture of pride with his muscular arms and the gesture of gratitude with his delicate arms, the "advisor" gracefully slides backwards out the tent as he trills a song of praise: | ||
− | ''"My Lord and Strategist, | + | ''"My Lord and Strategist, |
− | + | Your name will be lauded | |
− | + | Throughout the ages. | |
− | + | And you will be cherished | |
− | + | Above all by our Creator, | |
− | + | Yesel, the Sublime."'' | |
Outside, his Argi form slips through the crowds of tense Argi warriors with supernatural, yet unnoticed, speed to spread the battle hymn to all the Argi strategists: | Outside, his Argi form slips through the crowds of tense Argi warriors with supernatural, yet unnoticed, speed to spread the battle hymn to all the Argi strategists: | ||
− | ''"The time has come! | + | ''"The time has come! |
− | + | Prepare for battle! | |
− | + | Victory is ours! | |
− | + | While the human barks in vain | |
− | + | At our Lord and Strategist | |
− | + | We shall slay the beast and her kind. | |
− | + | Today we begin to fulfill | |
− | + | Our destiny which is to rule the world | |
− | + | In the name of our Creator!"'' | |
Despite his mortal guise, Yesel can't help but let his divine emotional aura of pride and confidence slip out like faint beams of light, inspiring his people, and causing the Argi warriors to be flushed with the sense that only glorious victory lay ahead for them today. | Despite his mortal guise, Yesel can't help but let his divine emotional aura of pride and confidence slip out like faint beams of light, inspiring his people, and causing the Argi warriors to be flushed with the sense that only glorious victory lay ahead for them today. |