Aaron was upset for once again letting Crazed get away but knew that he could do nothing for now.
Riclamin, “we have put a great dent in the guilds numbers.”
Aaron, “we sure did but there are still more out there.”
Aaron, Laee and Riclamin had been working their way back through the guilds underground base taking out a few more groups along the way.
They had just reached the trap door to get back out to the city.
Laee, “That’s for sure…” She looked up at the open trap door. “Look’s like there are some more up there.”
Aaron and Riclamin looked at her then back up the trap door.
Aaron, “Are you sure?”
Laee, “yes!”
Riclamin, “Should we find another way out then.”
Laee, “No need.”
She grabbed Aaron who was still in Enea’s form and Riclamin under her arms while casting a spell. As she finished she jumped flying up through the Trap door and over the awaiting rogues on to a stack of crates. She quickly set the two down to face the stunned rogues.
Guild Leader, “So you are the three who have been tearing apart my guild.”
Riclamin, “No it can’t be you where supposed to be dead!”
Riclamin seemed shocked to see the man, which soon turned to blind anger.
Guild Leader, “Ah if it isn’t Riclamin my old friend.”
Riclamin, “Why! Why did you do it?”
The guild leader just laughed before answering.
“Oh poor Riclamin My family has been in control of this guild for generations since we where expelled from the continent. We wanted our deserved reward for helping our home country but they threatened us and your family who we served after. Everyone used us without being given what was rightfully ours! So my family planned our revenge and finally made our move.”
Riclamin, “I thought we where friends was I wrong!?”
Guild leader, “You still don’t understand I just played a part to get close to you and your brother.”
Aaron, “Um Riclamin can you tell us what’s going on?”
Riclamin turned to him with his face still twisted in anger.
Riclamin, “This man was once one of my brothers hands in protecting the city. He also was one of the first believed to be killed before the city fell to the Guild.”
Guild Leader, “You forgot to mention to your friend that we where once friends fighting to help protect this city for years.”
Riclamin, “you are no friend of mine.”
Guild Leader, “well I had that coming but I still can not let you live to reclaim the city.”
Riclamin, “I will not let you continue to have your way with the city.”
Riclamin jumped down off the crates and drew his daggers. Aaron and Laee quickly followed him down.
Guild Leader, “well if it’s a fight you want it’s a fight you will get. Men get them!”
The bandits closest to Aarons group readied their blades and began to move.
Guild Leader, “I said get them!” He turned to see the rest of his men unconscious laying on the floor where they had been standing.
Laee, “Oh did your men decide to take a little nap.”
The guild leader became paled as he turned to see Riclamin Kill the two men in front of him. Aaron was already hacking through the other rogues as if on a berserkers rampage.
Guild leader, “so your friends are quite skilled.”
Riclamin did not say a thing throwing one of his daggers at him. The guild leader jumped to the side drawing his daggers. They charged each other using their speed a n precision while striking at each others weak points. Riclamin was nicked twice while the guild leader could barely block half of Riclamin’s attacks.
Guild leader, “you sure have improved since our old sparing matches.”
Riclamin did not say anything back as the guild master brought his foot up with a dagger coming out. Riclamin sidestepped but the blade still grazed the outer part of his thigh. He quickly throws a dagger as the guild leader was still bringing down his leg causing him to drop down on his back to doge the dagger.
Riclamin had another dagger pop out of his sleeve and throw both daggers he had in his hands into the guild leaders shoulders. The guild leader dropped the daggers he was holding due to losing control of his arms. He quickly drew another dagger from his belt and held it against the guild leaders throat.
Riclamin, “do you have any last words before I take your life.”
The guild leader just laughed and spat in his face.
“there is nothing I have to say to you. Do you expect me to beg for mercy? You are still the kind hearted Riclamin who would never take a life unless he had to .”
Riclamin, “then its settled, good bye old friend.”
Riclamin was beginning to move his arm to slit the guild leaders throat when Laee grabbed his shoulder.
Laee, “that is not wise.”
Riclamin, “I must revenge my family!”
Aaron walked over sliding his blades back into their sheaves, “Riclamin you have already taken your revenge the guild has fallen.”
Riclamin, “this man deserves death for what he has done.”
Aaron, “No, the people of this city should decide his fate since they also have suffered at his and the guilds hands.”
Riclamin, “but… you are right another mans death will mean nothing.”
Riclamin got up and walked away from the man grabbing the dead rogues loot while mumbling to himself.
The guild leader began to try and slide away but Laee held him in place with on of her boots.
Laee, “Oh no you don’t.”
Guild master, “was worth a try.”
Aaron grabbed out some rope and tied the man up.
Aaron, “I have some questions for you.”
Guild master, “fire away that does not mean I will answer you.”
Aaron punched him in the gut before dragging the man to his feet.
[Enea, “don’t be to rough with him.”]
[Aaron, “Yah I know but I am still sick of people like him.”]
[Laee, “most people are.”]
Aaron, “well we should probably drag this guy back to the fortress.”
Laee, “Good Idea, Riclamin are you coming along.”
Riclamin turned to them, “sure I have some old friends I need to talk to anyway.”
Aaron's group dragged the man along walking down the early morning streets. As they went a crowd of onlookers began to appear. Some of the thugs that where out in the day saw the man that was being dragged and ran away or slunk back into the near by ally’s.
As they reached the area near the Fortress the cities few guards began to walk out.
Guard Captain, “what do you think you are doing.”
Riclamin, “Hello captain.”
Guard Captain, “Riclamin? By the Light it’s good to see you. Have you come back to reclaim your family’s throne?”
Riclamin, “No I will not take the throne that has the blood of my family spilt on it.”
Guard Captain, “then why are you here?”
Aaron, “We have taken out the Thieves guild that has been plaguing the city.”
Guard Captain, “And who are you!?”
Aaron, “I am Aaron the Chosen to the goddess Enea and this is The Goddess Laee who is also a chosen.”
Guard Captain, “Oh the hero’s of the east! I am grateful to have meet you but may I ask why you are here?”
Aaron, “Well…”
Laee interrupted him.
“We where here to get a ship to the Island to the north and became caught up in the guilds business so we asked for assistance from Riclamin here to help eliminate the guild.”
Guard Captain, “we are grateful for the help.”
Riclamin, “Since I will not take the city’s thrown I recommend Aaron here for the position.”
Aaron, “what!? But you barely know me and I’ve only helped take out the guild.”
Riclamin, “this city needs a leader or it will continue to fall into ruin, and since you are the ruler of the rest of the Island I believe the city will grow prosperous.”
Guard Captain, “Well Riclamin you are the only one currently in any form of rule in this city so we will do as you say.” He turned back to Aaron then got down on his knee. “We the knights of Silver City give our fealty to you and will follow you to our dying breath.”
[Aaron, "I did not know this city was called Silver, well the city did have a lot of the color silver and it might also have to do with Riclamins last name."]
Aaron, “please stand up, if you wish it Riclamin I will do the best I can for the city.”
You are now ruler of silver city!
A new starting city has been opened to players!
You have gained +500 fame!
Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.
You have Gained +500 Faith!
You have leveled up!
You have leveled up!
You have leveled up!
[Aaron, “I was not expecting that.”]
[Enea, “neither was I.”]
Aaron quickly opened up his stat window.
Status Window
Name| Aaron Primary Class| Enea's Chosen
Gender| Neutral Height| 6'4"
Health| 2000 Mana| 2800
Level| 85 Race| Human
Health Regen/sec| 8.5 Mana Regen/sec| 8.5
Strength| 50 Agility| 50
Wisdom| 40 Intelligence| 36
Stamina| 44 Vitality| 24
Dexterity| 36
Faith| 2000
Fame| 1020
Skills
Precise shot-Basic Level 8, Blade Proficiency-Intermediate level 2, Bow Proficiency-intermediate level 1, Knife Proficiency-Basic level 8, Amidexstris/Dual Wielding-Intermediate level 4, Repair-Basic level 9, Handicraft-Basic Level 7,Blacksmith-Basic level 6, Carpenter-Basic Level 2, Stealth-Basic level 6,Traps-Basic Level 4, Digging-Basic Level 2, Construction-Basic Level 2, First Aid- Basic level 4, Identify- Basic Level 7, Cooking- basic Level 4, Shout- Basic Level 2, Leadership - Basic Level 4,
Weapon Forms
Faint, Slash, Stab, Whirlwind, Twin Blade, Enea's Form, Shadow Step,
Spells
Demonic Aura, Holly Aura, Fireball, Fire Blade, Fire Wall,
Language
Common, Ancient
Equipment
Head Enea's Helmet: Durability 20/20 +6
Neck Reinforced Scarf: Durability 20/20, Defense +8
Armor/Torso Enea's armor: durability 40/40, Defense +16
Arms Enea's Gantlets: Durability 30/30, Defense +8
Pants/Legs Enea's armor: durability 40/40, Defense +16
Feet Enea's Boots: Durability 20/20, Defense +10
Enea's Armor
Durability| 150/150 total Defense| 64
Armor| Heavy Class| Ultimate Rare
Abilities
Enea was once the peacekeeper of the gods along with five other goddesses to keep the balance between the forces of the dark and light. Enea's armor was created from Mitheral and a rare forgotten metal of the gods along with part of Enea's flesh. This Armor was first worn by Enea and has now been passed down to her chosen. This armor Levels and evolves with the wearer.
Evolution| Stage 3 Level| 85
Evolutions Affects
Hawk- Do to players use of precision and speed Armor has morphed to accommodate adding +2 speed, Blacksmiths hands-Armor can now combine with certain items, Flame-Due to the heavy use of fire magic by the player fire runes have been added to armor raising fire attacks and allowing user to automatically cast Fire blade and fireball without an incantation
Aaron had finally reached level 85 due to all the experience he earned from the battles and the quest he did not even know he had activated.
Aaron, “Can I see the throne room?”
Riclamin, “I can take you there.”
Aaron turned back to the guild leader he had almost forgotten about.
Aaron, “Guard Captain can you take this man to the dungeon to prepare for a trial.”
The guard captain walked to the man and gave a shocked gasp.
Guard Captain, “Riclamin do you know who this man is!?”
Riclamin, “yes I know that he is the traitor and was the leader of the thieves guild.”
Guard Captain, “how dare you betray us!”
Guild leader, “I don’t care can you just drag me to a cell already.”
The guard Captain balled up his armored fist and punched the man in the gut.
“You deserve far worse then you are currently given.” He turned back to Aaron. “I will deal with this traitor as you have commanded my lord.”
Aaron, “Please do not be so formal.”
Guard Captain, “As you say Lord Aaron.”
The Guard Captain with a few of his guards dragged the guild leader away while Aaron sighed.
Aarons group headed into the fortress and worked their way to the thrown room.
Riclamin, “I have not been in here in years.”
Aaron, “are you ok?”
Riclamin, “I will be fine.”
Aaron then looked at the throne stepped up and sat in it.
Do you wish to access Region Control Panel?
Aaron, “yes!”
A view of the region soon popped up in front of Aaron like it had at the old fort. Looking over it he saw the window with the amount of gold he had at the side said that he had about 60,000 gold. A proportion was added from this month’s tax, Silver city’s treasury and the gold he had found in the thieves guild base.
Aaron quickly selected Silver city to view its details. Much of the city was falling apart abandoned or just thrown together. He began by repairing the housing areas and improving the city’s sanitation.
He then selected the city’s old falling apart temple and rebuilt it dedicating it to Enea and Laee religion since the temple had no current deity or god. Next he selected the markets and port repairing and upgrading parts.
Do to repairing old Dry docks you now have access to building more and building ships!
[Aaron, “nice this should help a lot.”]
[Enea, “if we eventually get more we can build a proper navy to prevent future invasions to the Isles.”]
[Aaron, “A navy! God I forgot about that entirely.”]
[Enea, “well we still are a long ways off but since we do have a major port now trade will begin to grow.”]
[Aaron, “another good thing for our region.”]
[Laee, “I can try more varieties of alcohol now!”]
[Aaron and Enea, “Laee!”]
The last thing Aaron did was repair the fortress. Leaving him with about 3,500 gold for emergency’s. Before closing out of the region control panel he looked at his regions current stats.
Region Stat Window
Culture 50 Research 20
Military 54 Faith 50
Transportation 80 Mines 35
Technology 30 Sanitation 75%
Aaron, “well since that is done we should probably go search for the other chosen again.”
Riclamin, “my lord Aaron what do you wish me to do?”
Aaron turned to Riclamin.
“Riclamin you can do as you wish I do not wish to control every detail of anyone’s lives.”
Riclamin, “But my purpose for the last few years was to fight the guild and since they are gone I do not know what to do.”
Laee, “what do you wish to do.”
Riclamin just shrugged his shoulders.
Aaron, “Why don’t you train more thief catchers so something like this does not happen again. Also there are still the thugs and the guilds remnants that need to be taken care of.”
Riclamin, “good Idea my lord I will do as you wish.”
Aaron, “I will send word for Knight captain Jonathan to come and give you assistance here…”