Message #150964

[Logar]

Roleplay from Usul Soul

The Central Square in the heart of the Capital Firbalt was bustling with activity. An atmosphere of excitement could be felt by all present. crowds gathered around the permanent solid stone stage structure-- low-born rubbing shoulders with nobles. This was a rare moment in time when class differentiation was clearly non-existant among the populace. Everyone shared one thing in common on this day, to witness the abolishment of a liar who was to be cleansed with the truth.

Pale Whiteblood of Nothoi, unable to stand under his own weight was dragged to the centre of the stage and dropped into a clump on the floor in front of the crowds. Erasmus lifted him by his hair without effort and rested the prisoners head into the block. Kneeling, his arms were spread out and bound to more blocks.
The crowd began to roar with pleasurable anticipation.
Erasmus turned and left the stage.

Usul stepped up and approached the prisoner, casually with his black robe gently swaying in the breeze as he walked. He stood beside the Pale Rat and released open a scroll. The lengthy scroll; listed with the charges brought forward; unrolled from his fingertips until it touched the ground. Usul began to read:

"Pale Whiteblood of Nothoi, you are charged with the attempted assasination of Harbinger Vasik, attempted assasination of Conquerer Josep, attempted assasination of......"
"Assasination of militia guards in Heen, assasination of militia guards in....."
"Burning of food stores in the region of....
"Creeping upon and frightening the young children of the orphanage...."
The crowd became bored and aggitated. Boos and hissing ensued.
With that, Usul announced "May you find redemption beyond the portal", and tossed the scroll aside. He knodded toward Gustav, Priest of the Portal; Inviting him to the stage.
Stood confidently beside Usul, Gustav began to preach the words of the portal to the crowd whilst Usul initiated the start of the execution. At that moment, Usul caught sight of Erasmus forcing his way through the crowds leaving the scene. 'You and I need words', Usul thought to himself whilst expressing a curious frown.

Usul unsheathed his silver ceremonial dagger, wrenched out Pale's tongue and began to slice through. The prisoner heaved and writhed, expelling gurgling sounds of half-screams. When the first cut was complete, Usul yelled to the crowds "I make claim of tongue!". The crowd cheers echoed throughout the sqaure as Usul raised his trophy into the air.

"Harbinger Josep of Spearhold, former Conquerer of Spearhold! Pale Whiteblood bested you in combat. For that; although he attempted your life; he gained your respect. You asked for his swordarm....I pronounce, come make your claim"

Each in turn the victims made there claims.
The final claim was finally announced-- Usul handed the dagger to Priest Gustav. Gustav approached the dismembered head of the Pale Rat beside the block. He scribed out and retrieved the eyes; not for himself-- but for Akkan!