Music:
Black Blade
The Battle of Junon
Faith on fellow men misplaced, their capital ablaze. Their loved ones damned to serve the Infernals eternal. The Dragon Slayers of Junon were outnumbered - their valiant efforts amount to naught. And the constant assault of the undead took its toll on the men. Despite early victories, diseases ravaged their mind and body. The healers could not muster their restorative magick, and those who tried did not live long anyway, for the Infernals have slipped in several assassins to hunt the robed ones to extinction. Warden Rufus of Junon, looks in disgust as his valiant men lost battles after battles.
And so the day is lost. What next from the Faithless King?
Lord Cassiel has retreated - no survivors from Midgar - we should regroup with Commander Duncan, we can still win this...
I somehow doubt our King has the stomach for more wars. Signal the retreat.
A month later, the Grigori finally sued for peace. The treaty was a humiliating one.
Scores of magical arts both medicine and necromancy were to be surrendered - as well as the city of Edge. In exchange, ten months of cease fire were agreed upon.
Observers to the war noted that the Kingdom of Grigori is probably entering its last moments in history. Much like the Lanuns did. Funny, for their vassal, the Inane Kingdom outlasted them.
In the west, the combined might of Calabim and Infernal proved be too strong for the Amurites to overcome. They cower within their territory, searching for any means to defend themselves when their time comes. If only they had allied with the Faithless Army.
The Khazad, long time war ally of the Infernals lived in fear. To the east, a massive, hungry Clan eye their borders. To the west, the dwarves scavenged what they could and sought to regain lost territory from the Grigori. Their recent ceasefire with the Clan of Embers provided the much needed boost to their war efforts. Can they count on the Infernals to protect them from a second Clan invasion?
Massive number of Manes arrived at Infernal cities, powering their war effort even more. The short peace will be focused on more war efforts and much needed research. Already Rosier planned for the return of the Flames of Rage.
A mad sage by the name of Sir Cleve Blackmoore was charged with leading the ritual of the Infernal Grimoire, an ancient artefact of pure evil that could unlock any secrets the user wish. He will have whatever he needs to complete the project: blood, food, shelter and slaves.
The Khazads finally broke through and recaptured their city of Riylod from the Grigori.
The Grigori called for cease-fire with the Dwarves. They now hold to just three cities. Desperate, they sent demands the Infernals to cut off any ties with the dwarves.
The messengers never returned. And Cleve gained more research material. All is right in this world.
A prophet was born in one of the Infernal cities months later, and he was sent to Despero to establish a secret shrine to the Council of Esus. Only a select few knew his name.
The 8th month of the ceasefire begins...and the Infernal is ready to advance their plans.
A select Religious law is implemented. With this - their will shall be undivided. United by Hate, Priests will govern cities as armies rise, more powerful than ever.
Commander Rosier the Fallen leads the army out of the gates of Edge, eager to settle matters with the Grigori.
But Hyborem is nowhere to be seen...or is he? Taking advantage of the open borders treaty with the cowardly Amurites, Hyborem's forces will reach Kalm, the new Grigori capital, within two months of war declaration.
To the north of the Calabim shores, earth burns.
Not even the Vampires are immune to the economic depression.
And finally. IT came.
The secret of Malevolent Designs is revealed to the Infernals, dooming the world thrice more.
Dark clouds gather above the Grigori Kingdom. The twilight of their empire draws nigh.
The Faithless shall fall.
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