Nathrangking

My eyes take in everything and nothing stratagems of all sorts begin to form as I listen to the answers that are being given to my question. An infinity of variables race through my mind as plans and counter plans quickly form. I quickly take stock of my fellow deities secure in the knowledge that the power contained in this room would shake the so called God Complex to its core. Soon they would learn why I am the embodiment of War and Slaughter!! I break out of my reverie. I see Leila gazing at the shifting snow outside and it occurs to me not for the first time just how much Leila's wonder at the world never ceases to amaze me. For one as ancient as she even the simplest of things still hold much beauty she is not jaded and she has always had my admiration for that. If a bit irreverent for a god she is one whom I am proud to call friend. I focus on her. "Fall back points and knowledge will serve us well in the coming war. We will need as many camps as possible should the worse come to pass." I turn to Sangus. "Be careful my friend though knowing you such words are unnecessary. In times to come that which your followers know may give us an edge we must do what we can to ensure that we are not found out by those who would like their secrets kept hidden." "I too have fortresses and hidden camps to offer up should that be necessary. While I don't necessarily have followers in the traditional sense as we used to know them there are friends and allies upon whom I can call. These include those that can fight on our behalf. There are also vast stores of weapons whose keys I hold." I turn to Tut'Kor'Anuumo. "What of you Tut'Kor'Anuumo?" @bees? @Sorana @Dr. Dapper @Blessing of Potency @ZincAboutIt

Maybe.

Piece.

Lively

Wins.

I gaze around at the chamber than Sangus led us to not so much in wonder as in appreciation for the efforts he had most likely taken to not only create such a structure, but to keep it hidden from the prying eyes of mortals. There is much to be said for those who use their powers not to bend the mortal world to their whims, but instead to better it or even better still leave it be. The seclusion of this place will serve us well. I walk as quickly as I yet dare and seat myself in a chair facing the windows. I will my quiver and bow away into the divine realm. "The question is this. What level of resources do we have save our direct influences?"

Correct.

Good example.

That happens quite a bit.

Temporary situation.

Enact.

Escape

The secret of many millennia coming to light seemed to vibrate the air and make the dead of that long buried field rest at last. "It is hard to know. At that time as at this one all was fluid rapidly changing and in no way set. The cycle of destruction would have satisfied even the most blood thirsty deity and this that I see will have repercussions far beyond any that came from the events of that day. Cannae led the way for the rise of the Roman empire as well as every subsequent empire in the modern day. What is coming overwhelmed me momentarily. Something dangerous has been set in motion and if we don't take care all will be lost." I finally rise to my feet and look at Sangus. "Shall we retire to someplace more suitable for planning our next moves?" @Dr. Dapper @Sorana @Blessing of Potency @ZincAboutIt

@ZincAboutIt

@Mushroom Catalog *Hugs.* The whole thing sucks. I understand your anger. As @The Awakened Salad said civility is your best bet here. Hang in there. Eventually your brother will learn that life is less forgiving than you in situations of broken agreements. As for you though I wish you much luck!!

Alexander feels in his element as he slinks through the night. The darkness of the moonless night welcomes him to the home that he never knew. Around him his adopted family travels across the land that most of his actual family fled thousands of years ago. He pauses his progress and holds a fist up. Around him silent figures pause in their tracks. Something was off. He could not tell exactly what, but the tutelage of Baalhan and his own instinct had never failed him before. His lips move in a brief yet silent prayer to his friend, mentor, and family guardian. The language that he speaks has not been spoken since the height of Mesopotamian power. "My friend, bless me and guard me and mine." Suddenly, the air is split by the sound of tracer rounds flying through the air. He dashes across the sand with an almost superhuman quickness. Ahead he sees what looks like a machine gun emplacement. On the run he fires and a moment later the gun goes silent. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A whispered prayer from my friend and protege fills my ears I close my eyes for a moment and whisper in a language of gods. When I open them I try to rise to my feet I, but right now fighting the cycle is weakening even a god as mighty as myself. I look toward Caeli a force as much as I and nod in a way which breaks the bond of secrecy over the words spoken in the chaos of Cannae. @Darth Woodrack @Sorana @Dr. Dapper @ZincAboutIt @Blessing of Potency

Through the vicious barbs which are flaying my flesh I hear a voice and then feel a rush of soothing power knock on the gate to my soul. Insistent it brings a slit second of clarity which allows me to let it in. A blessing of strength rushes through me and tosses back the cycle which is taking hold of me. Internally I let out a world shattering roar. I toss the pain away into a dark recess of my being. Cold air flows around me and I open my eyes. I hear Sangus' companion say a word and then stop. I stir and push myself up. Though my limbs protest I manage to push myself up to a sitting position. I roll my neck and then look around. I am in a stark stone hall carved into what appears to be the a mountain. Shame wells up, but I keep it supressed. When I speak my voice emerges dry and raspy. I gaze up at Leila and nod my head in thanks. I look up the other gods, but focus my gaze on Caeli. "What a sight I must be an ancient one brought low by pain. I wish it were so simple. Caeli tell them what I told you at Canne. What I felt now was far worse than that ever was." @Blessing of Potency

split

*Wins by posting.*

Fragment

I move to face Caeli and Sangus as a dread fills me. I feel a vast slaughter whose very essence is tied to the death that took place here. Every celestial cell in my body is alight. The destruction and its repercussions fill me. I do not know what was destroyed, though with a thought I could go to the site of the carnage. The whole of my being is a mixture of fear the likes of which is impossible to deny. There are few things that I have ever feared the way that I fear what is unfolding. The evil which is slipping into this world is only part of it. Gods rarely reveal that which can harm them. That his complex has found a way to kill three gods is more than worrisome. Somehow they learned the weaknesses of our fellow divinities and used them to great effect. They then trapped five gods in a way that must in some way neutralize their powers. The repercussions of that which has just been done physically shakes me. The slaughter and war which has just been set in motion will feed into itself. The cycle grows and grows until nothing remains. Agony arcs through me. I have never felt something like this before in the whole of my existence. "There is often folly in the things that..." Suddenly, I fall to my knees. Spasms take me as I drop to the ground. @ZincAboutIt @Dr. Dapper @Sorana @Darth Woodrack @Blessing of Potency

The frigid waves of power that pour off of Caeli grab at the very essence of my being. As I mentally recall my avatar and arrow the slightest of memories long since buried surfaces. When first I met Caeli humanity were not even primitive insects surging over the surface of the earth. Few times have I ever witnessed the kind of rage that is now breaking loose. I turn my eyes on her and I do not even flinch. "None of us will suffer this Caeli that I assure you. We the Eldritch Gods shall show them fear!! We will teach them what it means to stir the rage of elder gods!! They will know our vengeance in full!! Ares screams for an avenger!! I have heard his screams. I swear this that he and every other god will be avenged! I will destroy those who killed my adopted daughter the she wolf, my lord chaos, and my cousin Ares. I will free those who have been captured and release nightmares beyond comprehension upon them!! We must be wise and show patience. We will end them, but we must not rush in without a plan.I sense every detail of this battle. It was an ambush. They were careful these mortals! Dozens waited with the knowledge of Ares' comings and goings we must learn what we can."