Posted by Bemus-ed on September 03, 1999 at 20:30:59:

Background: I kill an Empire and get called to the vanquisher to be oathed. I assume foul play is behind this and that I'd become anathema instantly, however I play along.

Stahlhagen tells you 'Approach the Vanquisher.'

The Gates of the Palace

[Exits: north south]
Stahlhagen is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!

You curtsey to him.

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Stahlhagen nods at you in agreement.

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Stahlhagen steps out of the shadows.
Stahlhagen says 'I trust you understand why I have asked you here?'

whois m
[ Felar ] Malkin the Green Belt
[ Gnome ] Mormagataig the Spell Student

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It starts to rain.

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Stahlhagen concentrates for a moment, then resumes his position.

whis I am here to discuss my loyalty.
You whisper 'I am here to discuss my loyalty.'

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Stahlhagen says 'I have called you here to swear the BloodOath. This entails
benefits and responsibilities.'

smile
You smile happily.

nod
You nod.

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Stahlhagen says 'As a BloodOath, you will enjoy the protection of the Empire.'

You smile broadly.

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Stahlhagen says 'Citizens will be permitted to travel with you, and you should
begin to distinguish yourself for eventual Citizenship.'

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The day has begun.
Lightning flashes in the sky.

whis I understand
You whisper 'I understand'

whis Entrance into these halls will be grand, no doubt.
You whisper 'Entrance into these halls will be grand, no doubt.'

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Stahlhagen says 'In the future, a Citizen may ask some task of you. Do it.'

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Stahlhagen says 'They will only ask such things of you that would benefit the
greater organization.'

nod
You nod.

whis I will obey the palace and those within to my last breath.
You whisper 'I will obey the palace and those within to my last breath.'

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Stahlhagen nods.

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Stahlhagen says 'Good. Do you have any questions, or shall we proceed?'

whis Just one:
You whisper 'Just one:'

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Stahlhagen nods.

whis Is there a current WarMaster?
You whisper 'Is there a current WarMaster?'

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Stahlhagen nods.

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Stahlhagen says 'Judon, to my knowledge, still holds the post.'

smile
You smile happily.

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Stahlhagen says 'Agorinth has also inducted Blades of late.'

whis Ahh, that is promosing.
You whisper 'Ahh, that is promosing.'

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The lightning has stopped.

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Stahlhagen says 'It that is all, follow me.'

follow stahlhagen
You now follow Stahlhagen.

Stahlhagen begins laying down the preparations for a blood oath by you.

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Stahlhagen finishes your blood oath. All that is left are the words.
Stahlhagen concentrates for a moment, then resumes his position.

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Stahlhagen says 'Repeat the words I speak, exactly as I speak them...'

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Stahlhagen says 'My Heart, my Soul, my Life for the Empire.'

whis My heart, my soul, my life for the Empir.
You whisper 'My heart, my soul, my life for the Empir.'

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Stahlhagen says 'Say them out loud.'

'My heart, my soul, my life for the Empir.
You say 'My heart, my soul, my life for the Empir.'

smile
You smile happily.

Stahlhagen says 'It is pronounced Empire.'

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv> curt
You curtsey to your audience.

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Stahlhagen coughs loudly.

'My heart, my sole, my life for the Empire.
You say 'My heart, my sole, my life for the Empire.'

smile
You smile happily.

curt 2.
You curtsey to him.

stand slowly appears from the shadows, feeling refreshed.
You are already standing.

s
s
An Unnamed Road Before the Imperial Palace

[Exits: north east south west]

Stahlhagen tells you 'Return.'
<100%hp 100%m 81%mv> The Gates of the Palace

[Exits: north south]
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!

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The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

nod
You nod.

<100%hp 100%m 81%mv> save
Saving...Character saved. Remember, CF does autosaving.

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Stahlhagen says 'Last chance. Say them carefully.'

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Stahlhagen says 'My Heart, my Soul, my Life for the Empire.'

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Your warcry has worn off.

whis I already did say them, just then.
You whisper 'I already did say them, just then.'

war
You grunt softly.

war
You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry.

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Stahlhagen says 'Not as I did. The OAth did not take hold.'

sigh
You sigh.

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Stahlhagen drinks water from a metal canteen insulated in a wolf's pelt.

follow 1.
You stop following Stahlhagen.
You now follow Stahlhagen.

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Stahlhagen sits down and rests.

You rest.

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Stahlhagen says 'My powers will require time to return now.'

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The sun slowly disappears in the west.
The rain stopped.

whis How long?
You whisper 'How long?'
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Stahlhagen says 'Not long. Take this time to tell me a bit about what you
will bring to the Empire.'

get flower girdle
You get a small dried yellow flower from the girdle of endless space.

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Stahlhagen stands up.

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Stahlhagen produces a wicked poisonous dagger and pours a small vial over it.

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Stahlhagen sits down and rests.

whis My expertise is in the sword. I bring my blades and my blood to the
palace..
You whisper 'My expertise is in the sword. I bring my blades and my blood to
the palace..'

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Stahlhagen nods.

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The clouds disappear.

whis I have never been defeated, I belong in these halls.
You whisper 'I have never been defeated, I belong in these halls.'

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Stahlhagen says 'Foot Soldiers are valuable to our cause.'

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The sky is getting cloudy.

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Stahlhagen stands up.

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Stahlhagen nods.

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Stahlhagen says 'It is good that you can defend yourself.'

whis Many long, cold days have I spent honing my skills.
You whisper 'Many long, cold days have I spent honing my skills.'

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Stahlhagen says 'Life as a Citizen will often mean bringing the battle to
one's enemies.'

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Lightning flashes in the sky.

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Stahlhagen nods.

whis I showed some pathetic thief earlier how cheap his life was.
You whisper 'I showed some pathetic thief earlier how cheap his life was.'

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Stahlhagen says 'And many days in the future will be spent doing the same,
practicing.'

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Stahlhagen says 'We are an elite fighting unit, and I imagine you know our
price for failure.'

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Stahlhagen nods.

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Stahlhagen says 'Follow me.'

follow 1.
You stop following Stahlhagen.
You now follow Stahlhagen.

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Stahlhagen begins laying down the preparations for a blood oath by you.

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Stahlhagen finishes your blood oath. All that is left are the words.

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Stahlhagen says 'Repeat, -exactly-, the words I say.'

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Stahlhagen says 'My Heart, my Soul, my Life for the Empire.'

'My Heart, my sword, my life for the Empire.
You say 'My Heart, my sword, my life for the Empire.'

nod
You nod.

You stop following Stahlhagen.
You now follow Stahlhagen.

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The day has begun.

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Stahlhagen says 'I doubt your sincerity, Sofiah.'

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Stahlhagen looks at you.

eyeb
You raise an eyebrow at the notion.

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The sun rises in the east.

whis I have only one goal, and that is to serve them Emperor.
You whisper 'I have only one goal, and that is to serve them Emperor.'

whis Now, being an oath, he shall know this.

Stahlhagen says 'You seem well-spoken, but curiously, you repeatedly make
errors when reciting the OAth.'

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You whisper 'Now, being an oath, he shall know this.'

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You are thirsty.

get jug girdle
You get a water jug from the girdle of endless space.

drink jug
You drink water from a water jug.
You do not feel thirsty.

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv> save
Saving...Character saved. Remember, CF does autosaving.

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Stahlhagen says 'You will swear our Oath, not some variant you think is
appropriate.'

nod
You nod.

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Stahlhagen says 'So what has been the problem?'

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Stahlhagen concentrates for a moment, then resumes his position.

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You are hungry.

whis What do you mean?
You whisper 'What do you mean?'

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Stahlhagen says 'Three times I have spoken the words without error. Three
times, you have failed to repeat them.'

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The lightning has stopped.

Stahlhagen scans south.

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv> whis I repeat them, why does it need to be so specific?
You whisper 'I repeat them, why does it need to be so specific?'

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Stahlhagen says 'As I stated earlier, you swear our Oath, not some variant you
think is appropriate.'

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Stahlhagen produces a wicked poisonous dagger and pours a small vial over it.

whis I know my loyalty, you know it. The Emperor will know it shortly.
You whisper 'I know my loyalty, you know it. The Emperor will know it
shortly.'

You whisper 'I shall swear it wholly, as you wish.'

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Stahlhagen says 'Part of loyalty is following instructions. I made this clear
before we began.'

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Stahlhagen nods.

nod
You nod.

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Stahlhagen says 'I have stressed the importance of exactly repeating my words.'

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It starts to rain.

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Stahlhagen says 'Fail again, and I will assume your intentions are not to
complete the Oath.'

wince
You wince in agony.

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Stahlhagen begins laying down the preparations for a blood oath by you.

Stahlhagen finishes your blood oath. All that is left are the words.

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv> whis My next words will bind me to the Palace.
You whisper 'My next words will bind me to the Palace.'

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Stahlhagen says 'My Heart, my Soul, my Life for the Empire.'

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Lightning flashes in the sky.

'My heart. my soul, my life for the Empire.
You say 'My heart. my soul, my life for the Empire.'

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Stahlhagen says 'My Heart, my Soul, my Life for the Empire.'

'My heart, my soul, ny life for the Empire.
You say 'My heart, my soul, ny life for the Empire.'

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Stahlhagen says 'Pause between clauses as I do.'

'My heart, my soul, my life fur the Empire.
You say 'My heart, my soul, my life fur the Empire.'

groan
You groan loudly.

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Stahlhagen says 'Begone.'

You tell Stahlhagen 'My loyalty has been shown, I do believe.'

Stahlhagen tells you 'You mock our traditions and rituals with your
incompetent recitals.'

Stahlhagen tells you 'This will not be taken lightly.'

You tell Stahlhagen '*smiles* Please do not send Mankan after me.' {My most sarcastic tone}

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Stahlhagen tells you 'I would not send only one.'

reply Whatever is necessary, I live for a challenge.
You tell Stahlhagen 'Whatever is necessary, I live for a challenge.'

The End

Follow Ups:

• Re: Screwing with the Palace (No fight) Eyes Wide Shut 13:07:40 9/04/99 (0)
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• Re: Screwing with the Palace (No fight) An imp 03:15:45 9/04/99 (5)
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    • By mankan? *smirk* or mybe mankane? hahaha Koe 05:51:59 9/04/99 (3)
      • Re: By mankan? *smirk* or mybe mankane? hahaha funny 13:41:01 9/04/99 (2)
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