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ALL KNIGHTS ♔ AUDIO
[ it's in the small hours of the morning the day after LA that solace broadcasts the following message: ]
Your section heads have met with the Knights who returned alive from Los Angeles, as well as debriefing Jack Chessing on what occurred. We can at this time confirm that Keijen Blade found a way to kill his own father, the drow god Malaak'a, after breaking the seal on his divine prison and unleashing him in this world. Blade has, somehow, absorbed at least some of the powers of his father's previous domain.
Wynn himself remained behind, engaging in singular combat with Blade, while Sir Chessing gave an order for the rest to retreat.
We have no way of knowing whether Wynn is still alive, and therefore must carry on as though he were not, to face this threat. All communications have been cut off with the LA area, and so we will be assembling a team to attempt to go in on foot for reconnaissance, before deciding how best to next proceed. It is essential that all Knights recognize that this is now our driving mission. All other matters must be put aside for the time being. We will not force anyone to go into the field, given the deadly nature of what we are no likely up against, but we will insist upon support from all Knights, adherence to orders, and extensive training from even those stationed here at the castle, in case this evil spreads and becomes something that none of us can avoid. Those who are not willing to do this will not be offered the protections of this castle - we have dealt with the sudden revelation of traitors within our own walls, agents of the Nine Hells themselves, and those who will not take action to work with us, even in a support capacity, cannot be trusted with access to our resources and intelligence on this matter.
This situation is, quite simply, all hands on deck. If you will not stand with us, you are choosing to actively forsake your place in this Knighthood. We understand that some will make this choice willingly, to go be with family or loved ones outside these walls. If this is the case, we will not begrudge your choice, but must take the necessary precautions to protect our members and our mission.
On the note of these traitors in our midst, it is also forbidden to have private contact with Elena Gilbert, or Desmond Descant, the identified agents of Hell.
We have reason to believe, as well, that the villain known as the Mind Master, an associate of Keijen Blade's and a powerful psionic demon, may have extended a level of mental influence over some of the agents who have been deeply involved in the mission to halt this from occurring over the last five years. Because of the possibility of this, those Knights will be removed from action for the time being, until Blade is stopped and she destroyed. We cannot risk the damage they may otherwise do, against their own wills, and would spare them that psychological damage as well.
Unfortunately, this includes our own Sir Chessing. The Section Heads have voted myself and Sir Hasmed into the position of acting Dragon's Claws. Should we discover in our intelligence gathering that Wynn is still alive, we will hold those positions until such time as Blade and the Mind Master are defeated, their influence broken, and restore leadership of this Knighthood to Wynnefalshond and Sir Chessing. For the time being, however, there is evidence that either of them may have been swayed in some way, and thus we must act in the best interests of completing this mission.
Training will begin in the next few days, overseen by both Sir Ironsides and Sir Wellington, as well as the Hellsing militia, who will be granting us the benefit of their military experience. You are expected to report daily for combat training beginning at 0600, training location assignments to be announced before then. You are to treat the orders of Hellsing commander Peter Ferguson with due respect and dignity. The Hellsing forces have extensive experience in fighting evil monsters, and we have partnered with Sir Integra Hellsing in this endeavor. They will be arriving in the next twenty-four hours.
These are dark times, indeed. But now, more than ever, it is important that we stand together, put aside all grudges, and rise to the occasion for which each of us has sworn a life-binding oath.
You have sworn to defend this Knighthood, and for that, you must be willing to train to stand in defense of it.
You have sworn to protect the weak, and as such, must become strong enough to stand between them and evil.
You have sworn not to recoil before our enemies, and as such, you must not let fear overcome you and tempt you to run from this burden.
You have sworn to make war against injustice, and for that, you must prepare yourself for the very real war that we must now wage.
You have sworn to never lie, and for this, must be honest and straightforward in your dealings with us and remain true to the oath you have made.
You have sworn to be generous, and never will more be asked of you than to lend every part of yourself to this mission.
And you have sworn to be everywhere - and always - the champion of the right and the good, against injustice and evil. We face now great injustice, and greater evil. Without you, without our champions, we will not triumph. But standing together, we will make this right.
May the gods stand with us as well.
[ with a 44 diplomacy check, it is almost impossible to deny the swelling power of his words, the surprising conviction and quiet passion that lies beneath them. sir solace is often the silent presence behind the knighthood's healers, but now it is suddenly apparent to many why he is one of the leaders hand-selected by wynn as well. ]
[ Private to Failboat ]
We regret that these are the measures that we must take, but expect that you, who have seen the evil that this woman can enact, will understand better than any why we must take no risks in this. What you have sacrificed, and given, for this mission will not be dismissed. We honor the work that you have done thus far. But for now, we ask that you stand aside. We will not require you to leave the castle, but will ask that you continue to participate in routine training, should the castle be besieged, or things become so dire that we require you to join us in action, despite the risks. But you will be excluded from all intelligence regarding our movements, and not allowed in the field.
We hope, as you do, that these measures will be short-lived.
Your section heads have met with the Knights who returned alive from Los Angeles, as well as debriefing Jack Chessing on what occurred. We can at this time confirm that Keijen Blade found a way to kill his own father, the drow god Malaak'a, after breaking the seal on his divine prison and unleashing him in this world. Blade has, somehow, absorbed at least some of the powers of his father's previous domain.
Wynn himself remained behind, engaging in singular combat with Blade, while Sir Chessing gave an order for the rest to retreat.
We have no way of knowing whether Wynn is still alive, and therefore must carry on as though he were not, to face this threat. All communications have been cut off with the LA area, and so we will be assembling a team to attempt to go in on foot for reconnaissance, before deciding how best to next proceed. It is essential that all Knights recognize that this is now our driving mission. All other matters must be put aside for the time being. We will not force anyone to go into the field, given the deadly nature of what we are no likely up against, but we will insist upon support from all Knights, adherence to orders, and extensive training from even those stationed here at the castle, in case this evil spreads and becomes something that none of us can avoid. Those who are not willing to do this will not be offered the protections of this castle - we have dealt with the sudden revelation of traitors within our own walls, agents of the Nine Hells themselves, and those who will not take action to work with us, even in a support capacity, cannot be trusted with access to our resources and intelligence on this matter.
This situation is, quite simply, all hands on deck. If you will not stand with us, you are choosing to actively forsake your place in this Knighthood. We understand that some will make this choice willingly, to go be with family or loved ones outside these walls. If this is the case, we will not begrudge your choice, but must take the necessary precautions to protect our members and our mission.
On the note of these traitors in our midst, it is also forbidden to have private contact with Elena Gilbert, or Desmond Descant, the identified agents of Hell.
We have reason to believe, as well, that the villain known as the Mind Master, an associate of Keijen Blade's and a powerful psionic demon, may have extended a level of mental influence over some of the agents who have been deeply involved in the mission to halt this from occurring over the last five years. Because of the possibility of this, those Knights will be removed from action for the time being, until Blade is stopped and she destroyed. We cannot risk the damage they may otherwise do, against their own wills, and would spare them that psychological damage as well.
Unfortunately, this includes our own Sir Chessing. The Section Heads have voted myself and Sir Hasmed into the position of acting Dragon's Claws. Should we discover in our intelligence gathering that Wynn is still alive, we will hold those positions until such time as Blade and the Mind Master are defeated, their influence broken, and restore leadership of this Knighthood to Wynnefalshond and Sir Chessing. For the time being, however, there is evidence that either of them may have been swayed in some way, and thus we must act in the best interests of completing this mission.
Training will begin in the next few days, overseen by both Sir Ironsides and Sir Wellington, as well as the Hellsing militia, who will be granting us the benefit of their military experience. You are expected to report daily for combat training beginning at 0600, training location assignments to be announced before then. You are to treat the orders of Hellsing commander Peter Ferguson with due respect and dignity. The Hellsing forces have extensive experience in fighting evil monsters, and we have partnered with Sir Integra Hellsing in this endeavor. They will be arriving in the next twenty-four hours.
These are dark times, indeed. But now, more than ever, it is important that we stand together, put aside all grudges, and rise to the occasion for which each of us has sworn a life-binding oath.
You have sworn to defend this Knighthood, and for that, you must be willing to train to stand in defense of it.
You have sworn to protect the weak, and as such, must become strong enough to stand between them and evil.
You have sworn not to recoil before our enemies, and as such, you must not let fear overcome you and tempt you to run from this burden.
You have sworn to make war against injustice, and for that, you must prepare yourself for the very real war that we must now wage.
You have sworn to never lie, and for this, must be honest and straightforward in your dealings with us and remain true to the oath you have made.
You have sworn to be generous, and never will more be asked of you than to lend every part of yourself to this mission.
And you have sworn to be everywhere - and always - the champion of the right and the good, against injustice and evil. We face now great injustice, and greater evil. Without you, without our champions, we will not triumph. But standing together, we will make this right.
May the gods stand with us as well.
[ with a 44 diplomacy check, it is almost impossible to deny the swelling power of his words, the surprising conviction and quiet passion that lies beneath them. sir solace is often the silent presence behind the knighthood's healers, but now it is suddenly apparent to many why he is one of the leaders hand-selected by wynn as well. ]
[ Private to Failboat ]
We regret that these are the measures that we must take, but expect that you, who have seen the evil that this woman can enact, will understand better than any why we must take no risks in this. What you have sacrificed, and given, for this mission will not be dismissed. We honor the work that you have done thus far. But for now, we ask that you stand aside. We will not require you to leave the castle, but will ask that you continue to participate in routine training, should the castle be besieged, or things become so dire that we require you to join us in action, despite the risks. But you will be excluded from all intelligence regarding our movements, and not allowed in the field.
We hope, as you do, that these measures will be short-lived.
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[It seems like the right thing to do if they're preparing for war.]
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[He may be thinking the Homo Magi. He would need to perform some amazing diplomacy probably but end of the world. Every little bit helps, right?
Besides, this is how they did it in Everworld. Collect the favors until it came time to call them in.]
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We're trying to keep this down to the best few choices.
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What about the Homo Magi? If there are any of them left. Or Thor, even.
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What about Thor?
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How much longer are we going to be restricted to the grounds?
[He has to talk to Alex, possibly, but it might be easier to find Thor if he can actually go look for him.]
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[Not that he believes that that's the message they're trying to send, but there's a lot of fear and suspicion right now, and it wouldn't take long for that to implode.]
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[Because David? He definitely doesn't do waiting, and he doesn't want the natives to get restless. He also knows he's being just a smidge insubordinate, but he's angry and he doesn't want to sit still.]
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[And there's clear frustration in his tone because while he is being confrontational, he's trying to make a point that he feels is getting missed. David is not as good at diplomacy but he takes a breath to try and make himself more clear (diplomacy 26).]
But there are things that can be done other than training, isn't there? Recon? Research? Because right now, all you're telling us to do is train, and while some of us may need it more than others, there are other ways of making people feel useful. Some directives to indicate that might make this feel less like we're being conscripted into an army.
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Sir Levin, if you truly believe that we are not already planning such operations, you have no appreciation for those who Wynn has chosen to lead the sects of this Knighthood.
Yet none of those operations cancel out the necessity of having all of our Knights able to defend themselves, each other, and innocents, in a worst case scenario. Which I should hope you agree, this is shaping into.
Have some patience.
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This feels like standing on the fields in Eire, watching it's subjects prepare for battle with bows and arrows, swords and shields, only to be mowed down by bullets and rpgs. This feels like screaming at beings of power who are too committed to their old ways to realize that the changing world they left behind is coming to mow them down in a hail of lead and blood. People in power who weren't willing to listen to recommendations and believe that they knew best always never fail to leave a bad taste in his mouth, and in his experience always tends to get people killed.
He's never had a reason to question Wynn's leadership or choices before now, but things hadn't fallen into his purview then. Waging a war against a seemingly all too powerful and unstoppable force is an experience he's had, and back then, there were no chances for reconnaissance or research. They had an entire sect of knights who already know how to fight and wouldn't necessitate the long training sessions that Hellsing likely had planned and could be used elsewhere. And they were benching the people who knew the most about the threat over some suspicion of manipulation, including one of the people Wynn did appoint to leave the knighthood in his absence.
There's something about this that feels less like taking precautions and more like a coup. And David doesn't want innocent people getting hurt because two men are seizing an opportunity. Getting himself kicked out of the Knighthood for insubordination, however, isn't going to help him protect people who might not be as paranoid as he is. So he swallows the protests he has, and steps back.]
I do agree that this is a worst case scenario.
[All the more reason that they should be doing everything they can and not turning down any option they have.]
And I'll try, sir.
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[And he's going to end the conversation there, and go to ruminate on this elsewhere. /scene]