The Dance of Civilizations [Diplo Game] [Story Thread Pt2 - October 2009]

[Persia (DoC)]

Please do it quickly, my story needs to continue, it already took way too long before someone else finally ascended to heaven

[Persia (DoC)]

		Persia and the Britannians
Despite their power The Persians had been good To the Britannians Fair borders were accepted And even free gifts were given To aid the Britannians The Persians had sent two groups of workers! A gift from Guru FarAz To Marcus The first group arrived years ago The 2nd group was about to enter the land Of the Britannians. But the Britannians never answered
		Despite Persian's attempt To help the Britannians against the barbarians Despite the armies of Persian Axemen Being sent to the other side of Britannia Where they battled many barbarians And saved many British children Despite all these attempts from Persia to help their neighbours The Britannians never answered to Guru FarAz' letters. These letters were kind. Attempts to build a fair alliance. Promises of protection And help In exchange for loyalty And tech trade rights. No word from Marcus. Now Guru FarAz' patience was gone. "Summon the 2nd group of workers to return" "And let the Axemen return to Persia" he said. Then he sent another messenger to Britannia. Asking for an answer.

[Inca (DoC)]

[Mali (DoC)]

The Malinese people worked for many years to create a temple worthy of their god. Much marble was brought into Timbuktu for the creation of this grand marvel.

The Great Korta, inspired by his visit to the Djenne to meet with Indian Tao missionaries, began to study the ancient scrolls shared with the missionaries. Although he remained humored with the drawings on the scrolls of a yellow bear named Pooh, he began to understand this new path of enlightenment. In fact, he was so enlightened that he renounced his previous decree and proclaimed all citizens would now worship Sha'Tao.

In honor of this declaration, The great Korta sent word to India to invite them to the new temple constructed in Timbuktu, The Temple of Sha'Tao. It was a sight to behold with massive columns and statues, all made of marble. The Great Korta believed this temple would be known throughout the world and would survive the tests of time as one of the greatest wonders the world had ever seen. He was pleased with what he saw.

[Korea (DoC)]

Greetings near and far away kingdoms

My name is Clandit. I have been given the task by my older brother Elizar to lead the Red Cross people.

Red Cross people Relations/Foreign Policies:

West:

Greek – Normal relations and open borders. I am glad to see Peace back in their lands. Open for assistance in rebuilding and further development if needed.

Arabia – Normal relations and open borders. Already Islam has found its way into one of our cities. Looking forward to closer relations.

Rome – Normal relations. Have been told that no replies have been send to our latest letters. Communications need to be improved.

South:

Big Water – Main Red Cross fishing industry – plan to increase this year’s yield.

West:

Korzan – Normal relations and open borders. Little to none diplomacy I wonder why. Korzan scouting Red Cross lands – they are welcomed. But a letter of some sort would be even more welcomed from their mainland.

Natives American – Nothing on file. Relations haven’t been established yet. I am told that a diplomatic request was never send to ask and explain why we should open borders with them. The luck of any prior communications forced my brother to decline the request of open borders. I hope that next time we are approached with a more proper diplomacy.

Barbarians – They come without warning and destroy all that is build. Solution kill them all.

Inca – Good relations. My brother signed a mutual protection treaty which I will continue to respect and honor if called on. Goal improve communication send a Red Cross ambassador to their lands.

Egypt – Little contact – Plan on building closer relations.

North:

Byzantine – Local legends has it that my people and these Byzantine come from the same beginning. Statues: Solid/Good relations and open borders. I welcome their religion into my lands. Red Cross religion policy is tolerance to all world religion, so all are welcomed into our lands. Goal establish trade and even closer relations.

The Western Governor heard of the report of Candit and spluttered his drink out in amazement.
,
"These Red Cross people have ignored our letters to them for centuries it is documented
in the naval memorial hall of our expeditions to their countries and how we called for contact.

Well i must visit Candit personally.

The governor called for his Horse drawn carriages to take him to the Red cross palace.

[England (DoC)]

Western Governor of Korzan,

I wait for you in my palace in Chiel. It seems there has been much miscommunication between our two kingdoms.

Please come soon, there is much to talk about.

I want to use this opportunity to thank you for the recent exchange of knowledge. Our people will benefit much from your generosity. I hope that your as well.

I will immedietly have my people start preparing for you visitation.

[Egypt (DoC)]

Pharaoh Meni calls upon his people from the Heavens

The Egyptian people woke up, and people everywhere said their morning prayers to Ra, so that he may shine his light forevermore on Mighty Egypt. But then, suddenly, a black shape started to slowly cover Ra. The shape grew. Birds stopped singing, the wind died down, and it became colder. People flocked onto the streets, pointing up in the air. The sun was disappearing. Ra was angry. Some cried out in horror, and ran to the temple of Ra, beseeching the priests, begging them for an explanation, asking what they should do. As they tried to tell the crowds that Ra was always in need of more money to make his temple even bigger and better, the sun disappeared completely, and all that was left was a black disc, with white fire around the edges.



People threw themselves to the ground, wailing, calling out for Ra to come back. Then, a buzzing noise. Growing louder and louder. A cloud in the distance. All of a sudden they were everywhere. Locusts, millions upon millions. And then, flies, everywhere.



And from The Nile, millions of frogs emerged, crawling into houses, jumping up against people. Pretty soon, the streets were filled with screaming people, running for shelter, while thunder and lightning came from a nearly cloudless sky.



Impostep, priest of Ra, closed the door to his personal quarters. He walked up to his altar, and kneeled.
“Mighty Ra, tell us what to do. Please, tell us what to do.”
And then, a vision. A well-fed, hairy man in robes, approached him, with hand risen. He spoke.
“Pay.”
The vision blurred, and refocused. And he saw Pharaoh Meni. Pharaoh Meni approached Impostep. Meni spoke.
“Rally the priests of all the gods. Pray for one day and one night. Drench the altars of every god in blood.”
Impostep stood up and immediately went to work.

[Egypt (DoC)]

The fall of Hastog

Impostep worked hard, praying and sacrificing as much as they could for one day and one night. The altar was bloodstained. So were the altars of the other gods. He hoped it was enough.



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Meni looked up at the hairy, well-fed figure, standing in the gate.
“I will not pay. You fat pig. You will feel the vengeance of the Egyptian gods. The time has now come that YOU will pay.”
From behind Hastog, a gurgling sound came. It grew ever louder. Hastog, his ears covered in filthy hair, took a while to notice as he stood grinning down upon Meni with his outstretched hand. But then, he did notice the sound as it grew really loud. He slowly turned around. And there, towering over him, stood mighty Seth, god of Chaos.



He spoke with a booming voice: “Hastog. I have a message from Osiris, god of Death”.
Hastog frowned.
Seth grinned, showing his teeth: “PAY!”
Seth swung his staff, hitting Hastog with a mighty swing, sending him flying straight up in the air at a dizzying speed. Meni watched him go, and then, fall, further and further. When he was just a tiny speck, all the way down below, suddenly a huge chasm opened up, with fire spewing out, engulfing Hastog.



Meni sighed. The smell of burning hair wafted up. He stood up, and slowly walked through the gate with Seth.

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All the people gathered near the temple looked up. The locusts were flying away. The sun came back. The birds started singing. The great priest of Ra emerged from the temple, with bloodstained hands.
"I had a vision once more", he cried out to the people. "Meni has ascended to the heavens!!!"
The people fell into each other's arms, praising Ra, and praising Impostep. This day would be forever remembered and celebrated.

[Persia (DoC)]

Song for Hastog How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! O Lucifer For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of Meni: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house. But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet. Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned. (free after Isaiah 14)

[Persia (DoC)]

Support for Hastog While Hastog was falling He was supported By the Ancient Chiefs of Persia Astyages (now known as AstyagHastog which became Astyag'Az) Ardanayes (now known as Ardanay'Az) Yestiges (Yestig'Az) Ontisyes (Ontisy'Az) Jerones (Jeron'Az) Alexor (Alexor'Az) and his ancient disciples Kaspar (Kaspar'Az) Malchior (Melchi'Az) Baltazar (Baltaz'Az) Khursheed (Khursh'Az) Jaspar (Jasp'Az) Faarih They could not stop his fall And followed him Into the pitt Becoming the Two Deamon Armies of Hastog Two Deamon Armies containing Six

[Jeroen Schweitzer]

Support for Hastog Jerones (Jeron'Az)

and now you throw me into hell... really...

[Persia (DoC)]

Guru Far'Az obeys Hastog While doing the midnight sacrifices Guru Far'Az felt the ground shaking A shiver hit his heart "The moment is here" Far'Az said "Hastog has reached his final destination! Now we must obey him And follow him And sacrifice all nations to him" Messengers were sent immediately To the Britannians and the Russians Saying: "Show your devotion to Hastog! We insist Persia will be good to those who follow Hastog the Fat But we will summon the Az Demons To those Who resist the dark power of Hastog"

[Persia (DoC)]

Egyptian farmers report murdered chickens Some whispered it was Astyag'Az
		Indian women said their milk had gone sour in one night Some said they had seen Jasp'Az
Roman farmers told about scary voices in the air "Jeron'Az is destroying our lands" they said
		Greek women turn ugly Some said Kaspar'Az destructed their faces.

[Persia (DoC)]

and now you throw me into hell... really...

Be proud to be one of the chief disciples of Hastog!

[Jeroen Schweitzer]

Be proud to be one of the chief disciples of Hastog!

don't you dare use the imperative mode on me, you mortal, or there will be smiting, tearing and ripping apart in your future...