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(M) A practical guide to navigating the Etzori free market.(part2)

With the escalation of hostilities between Etzos and Rhakros, a series of small walled towns is being established as a network of early warnings and defenses against Rhakros' reprisals. Only the very bravest and most formidable of characters should risk themselves on the Witches' Wilds frontier.
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Hater. Ignoramus. War-monger. These were all words used by the new Etzori generation to describe the folks who took up the mantle of the old ways.

Lover. Peacebringers. Tolerance. These where all words that the new generation used to describe themselves. They thought themselves a new revolution. Some even thought that total faith in Immortals would solve all their problems.

Gangui was also included in this new generation, however he did not think like most of the others in his age group. Nor did the valiant men who joined Turkey Company.

Honor. Loyalty. Sacrifice. These were the words that Gangui used. These were the words used to describe the old ways of living a life defending what those built before you. Accepting responsibility for the society that was being passed down to them.

Alas, being a patriot had gone out of style in the atheistic state known as Etzos. In fact, most people abhorred the idea. Immortal worship was at an all time high. The Spirit of Man was not flowing through the veins of the youth. The valiant stand of Pahrn and his retainers was seemingly coming to a dwindle.

Gangui thought otherwise. He thought he would rekindle the spark of 338, or at least that is what he told himself at the break of each and every day. This day was no different than the rest; he had pursued a long day of work only to find that he had much more work to accomplish, both personally and as an organization. When he learned of these things he would write them down in on parchment and paper, which hopes of one day creating a guide to navigating the battle field of the free market and enacting pragmatic change on society.

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Rule 4: Keep your shit together

An stone tower on the Southwood River Delta.
Morning time. Late-Suan


“Shell-loniaaaaaaaa!” A mustache quivered as the Ith’ession command came forth from deep within.

Three dozen shields where raised over head at the same time, covering the armored troop of Turkey Company soldiers.

“Offiiiiceeeeeeeeee!” Gangui blew another guttural command to proceed towards the enemy.

Turkey Company was attacking a tower belonging to a rich man named Trawlat. The dispute? The fact that he wouldn't give up his Tunawa slaves. After the death of his beloved friend Niv, the Burning Tunawa Banner had been risen, and throughout the land they rode bringing justice to the only race that was still under slavery in Etzos. Some supported Gangui calling his actions just, others called him a rogue cop, but mostly people didn't care about Tunawa issues and ignored it.

Unfortunately for Gangui, the man had defenses and was not willing to stand down. So ridiculous was this event, an audience had gathered that day to watch the battle. There was even a family having a picnic and an apprentice historian taking notes on the unfolding event.

Anyways, to the casual spectator the sound of what was going on would be as large wad of metallic newspaper crinkling; the grunting, the spiting, the cursing, the vomiting, the clamor of wood rubbing on metal, the wizzing of arrows and their thudding. These all culminated in a single sound, like an orchestra. A sound that would be ingrained into the minds of all spectating that day.
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The hail of arrows was the incarnate cacophony of all the men’s doubts. Some skidded across the makeshift roof of shields, others stuck, and a few even pierced. The sound rattled the ears to say the least.

Did Tunawa’s deserve rights? Would the freed Tunawa simply go back to their Immortal overlords making this venture all null and void? How many men would die for these little creatures?

The curse of doubt stopped the men in their tracks as they made the deadly approach on Trawlat’s tower. There was no obstruction underfoot, nor other threats to manage, just the steady flow of arrows, so why would they stop? Their knees quivered and they stood still.

Gangui too was perplexed, but realized suddenly that doubt was falling upon them as much as the arrows were. As a whole, they were questioning their decision to proceed, because they were scared that their reasoning was not legitimate for the pain and death about to unfold.

“We lifted the yoke of tyranny off our back from the wretched Immortals,” Gangui reminded the men, “just to turn around and do the same to another race?” The mustachio kept his shield high and tight, but turned around to look at the faces of the team, “You all joined the Sons of Justice to make sure things like this didn’t happen!”

Like a jittering pulse going through the bodys of the men, they seemed to almost shake off the doubt that had them stuck in their tracts. Focus returned to them. Letting themselves fall victim to such weakness came with a price though; an arrow pierced through a shield and stuck a man in his arm.

The roar that the wounded man made did not stop the advance, but simply reminded them not to allow such questions to enter their mind ever again. Even a couple moments of doubt on the field of battle could cost one their life.

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When the troop reached the base of Trawlat's tower, they prepared themselves to proceed. By now the air under the shield roof was hot and humid, basked in the troop's body odor. It was a very distinct smell that perspired from the pores of the men whom stood ready to climb the tower, but it wasn't normal sweat. Not the type of body odor that you smell like after running or sporting with friends. No, it was different. It smelled sweet, like wine. The strange thing was, they hadn't been drinking. Amplified by the blood, the sweet smell seemed to define what was occurring under the protective shield roof.

“Agh-na-pi-pe!” Gangui commanded in Ithe’ession. It was time to climb the ladder. The troops divided into two sections. The two ladders that they carried were hoisted up to the top of the parapet and shields went up around the base of the ladders. Two men held the ladders in place to prevent them from being pushed over by the enemy, Gangui and another proceeded to climb: side by side.

Arrows of doubt continued to hail down upon them, but the Sons of Justice remembered their purpose and their mission and remained steadfast.

Raising his shield over head, Gangui began to climb. As he exited the protective roof of his company, fear gripped his heart. That is when he realized the sweet smell that had been permeating inside the turtle formation. It was the smell of fear itself!

Even now, by himself climbing the ladder, he smelled the sweet smell of fear. Arrows and rocks smashed upon his shield, doubt and fear plagued his soul. He started to shake, each step up harder than the last. He felt as his life would be coming to an end.

But he resisted this feeling. He pushed back with all his might. He knew it wasn’t his time to die. He knew that there were so many more actions he needed to accomplish on Idalos before the spirit of man was done with him, so he pushed forward. His very soul was shaking now as he was bombarded with missiles and screaming.

Fear. The ladder under him was bowing in and out. It felt like it was going to snap. Any misstep and he would fall to his death. His arm began to tire as boulders glanced off of him. He felt blood trickling off his face. He was almost at the top, but the higher he climbed the more scared he felt. He had to push this feeling away, he had to match this fear with his own courage and will power and he knew it.

The Turkey climbing the ladder next to him had already fallen. If he didn’t make it to the top of the tower than no one would.
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Nearly at the top of the ladder, Gangui began to quiver despite knowing that the escalade was surely to be victorious in outcome. Projectiles were being thrown by a few angry men with leering hearts, led by a bitterly stubborn Trawlat. The Turkeys outnumbered them and it would be only a matter of time until they reached the top of the simple tower.

The warrior-commander could not keep his mental composure. Perhaps it was the physical elements; the swaying ladders, the constant stream of arrows, the fatal fall that was impending him at the slip of the foot. Or perhaps it was the doubt, the stress, the fear; all the mental anxieties that plagued him. Regardless of how he felt he still pushed on and he still kept his focus… but it made him quiver to do so.

One two. One two. He kept stepping up and up.

The arrows glanced and stuck into his shield but otherwise he was fine. Curling some fingers over the top, he threw his leg over and spun with all his energy. Immediately blades came down upon him as he curled up and fought for footing. Another turkey flipped over the top and yet another. The mighty Burning Tunawa troop had flipped over the top of the wall and now were exchanged blows with Trawlat’s men. Swords clanged and men shouted, but deep down Gangui knew it was over.

Weaving through the battlement, the mustachio pushed men aside to confront Trawlat himself, “Enough!” he yelled, trembling, still angry, but still holding his composure.

The leader of the tower nodded, “Aye, I think you’ve proved your point Young Sheriff,” with a smile on his face, “I hereby release all my Tunawa to you,”

HE WAS FUCKING LAUGHING AT ME THE WHOLE TIME... He lost it suddenly, letting his aukari side get the best of him.

Grabbing Trawlat by the shirt, he flung the old man over the side of the tower. Everyone was surprised, especially the victim. The scream echoed in the wind before a breaking crunching sound rippled through the air.

“Let us descend this accursed tower,” was all that he mumbled to his men before anyone could make a comment.

"What about the rest of em commander?"

Turning back over his shoulder, Gangui sighed, "May you all take heed of your employeer's crimes and go forth and do no more wrong!"

Gangui had fucked up with that action. Trawlat was not a man to killed like that.
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One would not survive long on the Free Market, if you don't keep mentally strong until the last moment. One could loose everything they worked for in one single moment.
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Name: Gangui

Knowledge:
Tactics: Shield Wall
Tactics: Turtle Formation
Tactics: Escalde
Shield (Round): Blocking Arrows
Shield (Round): Overhead hold
Shield (Round): Whilst Climbing

Loot: N/A
Injuries: Bumps and bruises from the battle
Expenses: N/A
Renown: 15
Magic XP: N/A

Points: 10

Comments: It was very interesting to read through the solid ideology, as I don't think I see that as much as a reviewer. I've changed the renown award to medium, but I hope that's alright.



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