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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: Rhalius on October 22, 2014, 13:24:46
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((this is the direct follow up of shadow and kings, it begins where it ended.))
http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=14086.0
Now that Prince Edward the Lion has captured all the rulers of the entire continent exept for Queen Dominique, his troops are making their final preperations at their camp.
(http://i.imgur.com/lCFiHo5.jpg)
Soon they will march for Queen Dominique's castle.
The soldiers talk a bit around the campfire, while they wait for the knights to finish argueing about a plan of attack.
(http://i.imgur.com/GbbpQ30.jpg)
Soldier: "Sounds like they can't really get along.. but I gues thats expected when these three knights show up to help and expect to take charge."
Royal guard: "Prince Edward send them along with us, he seemed to know them quite well."
Soldier: "Probably. Say, why are you not with the Prince right now? You are a royal guard after all."
Royal guard: "I am yes, though I used to be the King's guard. Prince Edward gave me clear orders to go with the army though. He always prefered his own bodyguards."
Soldier: "Maybe he wants you to see how well we do? He will need a new King's guard once we find king Richard."
Royal guard: "I don't know, I just hope that its true that King Richard is still alive, where ever he may be inprisoned. He was a great king."
Not only the Lion's army, but also the troops of his allies are waiting at the camp.
(http://i.imgur.com/RGVv28d.jpg)
Soldier: "Lets hope our lords will manage to take over command of this army, these Lion troops are too soft."
Spearman: "Yeah, its almost like they don't want to fight while we get a beautifull castle to plunder."
Soldier: "More for us then!"
But the knights in command, they do not agree with each other.
(http://i.imgur.com/vSWiFx7.jpg)
Heinrich Drachenfell: "Just let us handle this, we have plenty of experience besieging castles."
Sir William: "A little too much experience perhaps."
Wolfgang of Ravenstein: "What is that supposed to mean? Your Prince wisely requested our help to ensure victory."
Sir Jonathan: "You three are too eager to fight. While King Phillip has spread terrible lies about our Prince, his troops are not to blame for that."
Sir William: "They just follow their orders, like we do. And let me make this VERY clear. I am in command of this army and this battle is NOT going to be a massacre. We need to capture the castle and its soldiers. They may be persuaded to join us. We may need an even bigger army if the other kings have listened to King Phillip's lies. I will hear no more of this, we need to move now before they learn of the attack. If we can catch them unprepared we can overwhelm them and convince them to surrender."
While the three hired knights start throwing many arguements at Sir William, he just ignores it and walks away. The other Lion Knights follow him.
(http://i.imgur.com/hI4zNfk.jpg)
Heinrich Drachenfell: "Very well, we will do things your way.. for now."
Sir Jonathan: "That's better. now get to your horses, Sir William is about to speak to the men."
Sir William climbs on a rock so that everyone can see him. All the soldiers quickly gather around him.
(http://i.imgur.com/XlFy4JI.jpg)
Sir William raises his voice to adress everyone. "Soldiers, Knights, Brothers in arms! Gather around and hear what I have to say!
Today we march for King Phillip's castle! We will capture it and claim it in name of the kingdom of Alion! In the name of our Prince!
While it pains me to strike at a king that used to be our ally, true allies would not accuse each other of treason! While it is unfortunate that someone tried to assasinate King Phillip, he accused Prince Edward of this vile act! Prince Edward, our lord and master who was the guest of honour at that tournament! He even send us, his own troops, to help capture the Dread Baron who escaped! Should we let such treason go unpunished?!"
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All the soldiers shout no! They are getting angry and ready for battle as they listen to Sir William's speech.
(http://i.imgur.com/vl4BaSn.jpg)
Sir William draws his sword: "Well then, to war! Fight with the bravery and courage of Lions! We move now!"
While the Lion troops are roused up by the speech, the three hired knights are unimpressed.
(http://i.imgur.com/L2qjh1g.jpg)
Siegfried Rodich: "Charming speech, at least they are ready to fight now."
Heinrich Drachenfell: "We will see how it goes. I gues we will have to do the hard work."
Wolfgang of Ravenstein: "Finally, time for battle!"
And so the Lion army and their allies move out, towards the castle!
(http://i.imgur.com/F2TCvYI.jpg)
In the meanwhile, Queen Dominique has gathered all knights around her at the castle to plan the defense.
(http://i.imgur.com/FmxYwcR.jpg)
Queen Dominique: "I don't know how long it will take for the Lion's army to arrive, but we should prepare right now, we need to be ready."
The three friends Henry, Roderick and Frederick stand ready, while they have fought some battles they never fought in a war before.
(http://i.imgur.com/EDn8tjo.jpg)
Henry: "We can do this your majesty! I am sure we can set up some traps and barricades and drive them off!"
Roderick: "Yes, let them tire themselves out trying to conquer our walls!"
Frederick: "We will be safe behind our walls."
Queen Dominique smiles, happy to see such initiative from the three young knights. "Let's get to work then, we need to make the most of the time we have left!"
"No, we need to force them into a field battle." Says Cedric, causing everyone to look at him in surprise. A field battle?! Surely he cannot be serious!
(http://i.imgur.com/bURH8Ab.jpg)
Baron Blacktower: "Surely you can't be serious? We have a great defensive advantage here, we should not give that up."
Cedric: "Let me explain.. If they besiege this castle we will be prisoners. They can cut off our supplies untill we have to surrender when we run out of food. By fighting here Queen Dominique, Baron Blacktower and everyone who works here at the castle will be in constant danger. If they have catapults and other siege equipment they might just destroy our walls from a distance. Also, I have seen their knights at the tournament. They are not as good on horseback as the knights we have, which gives us an advantage in the field."
Queen Dominique considers this a moment. "Very well Cedric, those are very good reasons. You have kept us safe for so many years, it would be wrong to doubt you now. We will do this your way. Henry will lead the army while you stay here to recover. I don't want you risking yourself while sick."
((Will be continued soon.))
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Great continuation, wonderful photography :munch:
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Looking forward to more :knight:
(and this new size works a LOT better - at least to me :) )
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Great! Excellent work again, Rhalius! :)9 :wow:
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Excellent story telling & photography :love: :love:
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:munch:
I wonder how that will end... Will there be a huge battle scene?
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Great pictures. Waiting for the battle...
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((thanks everyone :) ))
Cedric stands up from his chair, leaning on his brother for support.
(http://i.imgur.com/Hoqt4va.jpg)
Cedric: "They will move through the mountains, you can cut them off there. I'd wish I could be there with you, but I would just slow you down."
Henry: "I don't know if I am up to this.. I never had to lead an army before... I am not as strong as you."
Cedric: "We are all strong in our own way, and you are not alone. Your friends Frederick and Roderick will be there with you as well. Together you three are a great team. Sir Christopher, Herbert's Veterans and our own soldiers all know what to do as well. Together you will need to defeat this army. Many lives are at stake. Prince Edward must not win!"
Henry: "Alright, I know what to do. We will defeat them, but what about the castle? We can't leave it unguarded."
Cedric: "Leave that to me. I will stay here, and the swan troops as well.. one good archer and two squires. It will be alright."
Cedric moves to sit back down while the knights move down the stairs where the army waits for them. Roderick says his goodbyes to Elena.
(http://i.imgur.com/uXsUu6T.jpg)
Elena: "Be carefull out there!"
Roderick: "Don't worry, we will be back soon."
Henry looks back, shaking his head a bit. He is still not too happy about anyone courting his sister, though at least Elena seems to like Roderick.
As the three friends walk through the courtyard, all the soldiers are gathered already.
(http://i.imgur.com/Z600vV6.jpg)
Roderick: "Everyone seems ready to move out."
Frederick: "I wish we had more troops."
Henry: "It will be enough, we can't just expect for more people to ride through the gates to help us."
Henry stops a moment before Sir Herbert and his men.
(http://i.imgur.com/VVYxAPH.jpg)
Henry: "So you will stay and fight with us?"
Herbert: "Of course we stay! Me and my experienced veterans have seen many battles, we will win the day for you."
While Henry had little faith in Herbert's abilities, he did trust that the veterans accompanying him would do their job well.
While the three friends get their horses, two familiar knights arrive at the castle.
(http://i.imgur.com/FMwygYL.jpg)
They are Sir Gareth Boulaise and Sir Roland. Both of them fought at the latest tournament and helped chase after the Dread Baron afterwards, even though he escaped.
As they ride through the gates, Frederick is the first to spot them.
(http://i.imgur.com/oZK0GxB.jpg)
Frederick: "Hey look! more people riding through the gates to help us!"
Gareth: "We saw Queen Dominique rushing by on a horse, without anyone protecting her. Is she alright? and it looks like you are all getting ready for war?"
Henry: "Queen Dominique is safe here at the castle. She was attending a meeting of kings, but prince Edward ambushed them. Queen Dominique is the only one who escaped, all the others are captured. The Dread Baron was with the prince, and his army is marching towards this castle. We ride out to meet them in the field."
Roland: "Seriously? I never suspected that prince.. It looks like you could use another sword. I want to help."
Gareth nods. "Me too, sounds like he will march on the other kingdoms if he would conquer this one."
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Henry smiles as he gets on his horse. "Your help is very welcome, friends."
(http://i.imgur.com/P7NwMpv.jpg)
Henry: "Alright everyone, we ride out to meet Edward the Lion's army in battle! This will be a tough fight since they are with many, but remember what is at stake here! They want to destroy our homes and have taken our King prisoner! We march now, to defeat this army, and free our King!"
And so the army leaves the castle, marching for battle. Will they be able to defeat the mighty army they will face?
(http://i.imgur.com/aYWilQK.jpg)
Cedric is confident it will be, and he gathers his Swan troops around him.
(http://i.imgur.com/zBhJAIB.jpg)
Cedric: "Listen carefully, I will need you three to defend this castle as best as possible. Stay on the walls and keep a close eye out for trouble. Report everything, even if its does not seem like trouble."
Queen Dominique: "Are you sure we should not have kept more soldiers here, Cedric?"
Cedric: "They will need as many troops as possible in the field, there is too much at stake to hold back. If need be Elena can swing a mean mace and I am sure Lambert knows well enough how to swing a sword too."
Lambert Blacktower: "Erhm well surely it won't be needed? I am sure your archer and squires have this covered!"
Elena: "You can count on me, brother."
It does not take long to reach the mountain pass, as the battle draws closer, everyone gets a little nervous. They don't know what to expect.
(http://i.imgur.com/IeLc08D.jpg)
The three friends ride at the head of the army, and are a bit restless as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/EX8PTVh.jpg)
Henry: "This is it.. we can't lose this battle.. everyone is counting on us."
Roderick: "We are not alone in this, we fight together."
Frederick: "I am sure they don't expect us to attack them!"
But Frederick was wrong. From the mountains, the Lion army saw them comeing and they took up a defensive position, ready to make a stand!
(http://i.imgur.com/ovfXLM8.jpg)
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Henry: "They are here! raise your shields!"
(http://i.imgur.com/CiMtt4i.jpg)
With raised shields, the knights manage to block the crossbow bolts shot their way while they ride forward to the Lion's army.
But they are well prepared, a line of halberds stands ready to stop the advancing knights!
(http://i.imgur.com/fMh5FFi.jpg)
While they stop to fend off these Halberds, the Lion Knights prepare to charge from the side!
(http://i.imgur.com/uUSq5Ti.jpg)
They fight bravely and manage to stand their ground against the Halberdiers, but soldiers are climbing up the cliffs to attack them from the other side as well!
(http://i.imgur.com/0TlLUXF.jpg)
But the captain knows what he is doing, and has moved around the trees with the spearmen to attack the Lion Knights from the back!
(http://i.imgur.com/vERJ2ky.jpg)
Taking note of this, they quickly stop their charge and turn, so that they won't be caught in between the spearmen and the knights.
Herbert: "Charge! We will catch them completely unprepared!"
(http://i.imgur.com/s1jL1Sz.jpg)
Knight: "We better wait Sir Herbert. I don't think they have used all their forces yet. We need to stand ready for the unexpected."
And the knight was right. From out of nowhere, the three cousins Heinrich Drachenfell, Siegfried Rodich and Wolfgang of Ravenstein attack with their soldiers, charging right at the spearmen's backs!
(http://i.imgur.com/xp47X0S.jpg)
Heinrich Drachenfell: "Charge! this little army is all that keeps us from plundering that castle!"
Quickly Herbert's soldiers rush forward to help protect the spearmen, but will they be in time?
(http://i.imgur.com/yom1DT5.jpg)
The battle has only just begun, and it is far from over.. will they be able to defeat the Lion army?
((Will be continued soon.))
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Great to see more of the story I'm really enjyoing this particularly these great battle scenes I was going to say I hope that King Phillip's army is enough to defeat Prince Edward's Lions since he's built up a very impressive army at least Henry and his friends have gained a few more allies it's a pity the Lions don't know the full truth about their Prince, it's interesting as well to hear a little mroe about King Richard here's hoping he's still alive he sounds like a much better King.
Great battle scenes you've really manged to get some good views of the action, hope the soldiers mange to protect the spearmen as well :knight:
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There are some great shots there! And I LOVE that carpet. Nice floor.
Looking forward to more...
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Excellent action scènes & pictures :love:
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((thanks everyone, the battle would not have worked on the grass underground due to instability so I opted for using another room instead to prevent frustration. :) ))
Getting attacked by two sides, the Spearmen fight hard to take a stand, getting attacked by knights on both sides.
(http://i.imgur.com/35W36Zy.jpg)
They manage to push a knight off his horse but there are just too many of them.
Not planning to wait untill getting surrounded, Sir Gareth Boulaise boldly charges forward with his lance and knocks out the royal guard!
(http://i.imgur.com/1XtqNlS.jpg)
Soldiers are starting to surround Roderick from all sides, but Sir Christopher is quick to come to his aid and help fend them off.
Still, one of the soldiers manages to jump on Roderick, trying to get him off his horse!
(http://i.imgur.com/3gGLtCF.jpg)
While Henry tries to get the soldier off, Sir Gareth attacks the soldiers from the side with his sword. Frederick takes advantage of this distraction and gets off his horse to fight the halberdiers on foot.
(http://i.imgur.com/KugPmgB.jpg)
While Roderick falls off his horse, he manages to turn things around and land on top of the soldier that pulled him off!
(http://i.imgur.com/E9L5i4r.jpg)
In the middle of the fighting, Sir Roland is challenged by Sir Jonathan, both charging forward with their lance.
(http://i.imgur.com/3n2D6iP.jpg)
Proving to be faster, he manages to dismount the Lion knight from his horse, providing an opening for Frederick to advance!
(http://i.imgur.com/ttCYAtV.jpg)
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Roderick, Henry, Gareth and Christopher manage to push forward, slowly driving the Lion soldiers back!
(http://i.imgur.com/lVIb3j0.jpg)
Frederick leads a small group of swordsmen in an attack on the Lion soldiers, determined to push through and reach the spearmen.
(http://i.imgur.com/hTxpO3c.jpg)
It seems Sir Jonathan is not yet ready to give up, but Sir Roland is ready to continue the fight.
The situation for the spearmen is growing quite desperate however, attacked from both sides they don't stand a chance!
(http://i.imgur.com/BtgDi0y.jpg)
Herbert's veterans fight hard to get to them, but there are so many enemies to fight!
(http://i.imgur.com/lIJeYY6.jpg)
Only their knight managed to push through, and is fighting Wolfgang.
(http://i.imgur.com/5oLl4tb.jpg)
Nobody kept an eye on the crossbowmen however, and they manage to shoot Sir Gareth off his horse!
(http://i.imgur.com/cEYqzDQ.jpg)
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Quickly, the soldiers try to defeat Sir Gareth as he is on the ground.
(http://i.imgur.com/GumwxTY.jpg)
Roderick climbs up the rocks, to get to the crossbowmen.
Seeing Roderick come towards them, one tries to shoot him but misses, and the other is still reloading his crossbow.
(http://i.imgur.com/XGJWt0Q.jpg)
He manages to defeat a crossbowman, and the other one runs away.
(http://i.imgur.com/gmcl55u.jpg)
Frederick is doing his best to defeat the Lion soldiers as well, but they just keep coming, keeping him away from the spearmen.
(http://i.imgur.com/splbA4o.jpg)
Roland has managed to fight one of the knights surrounding the spearmen, so thats one less worry for the outnumbered soldiers.
However, Herbert's troops have reached the spearmen, and together they formed a defensive circle to keep all attackers at bay.
(http://i.imgur.com/FNqeSj9.jpg)
They can't get through this defence, the battle seems almost over now!
After a long duel on horseback, Wolfgang does prove too strong for Herbert's knight and knocks him off his horse.
(http://i.imgur.com/g8VHX6X.jpg)
"Just a lucky hit" He thought, as he pushed himself back up to his feet.
(http://i.imgur.com/GEyifef.jpg)
But as he looks up, he sees a new arrival on the battlefield...
((Will be continued soon. :knight: ))
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You are really taking us in the heart of the action just like in a movie :love:
The guard who fled the scene was not courageous at all :hmm:
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Wonderful battle photography, lots of action. Looking forward to the future installments
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The new arrival appears to be no other than the Dread Baron!
(http://i.imgur.com/S1yu2nk.jpg)
Dread Baron: "You three, find and kill the leaders of this army. I will handle the rest."
Siegfried: "... All of them? No one can fight an army on their own!"
Dread Baron: "I can, now do as I say before I decide to start with you three!"
Herbert's knight: "I will stop you, you won't get past me!"
Sadly, this was not true. While the three dark knights rush towards their new targets, the Dread Baron jumps off his horse and takes the brave knight out with a single strike.
(http://i.imgur.com/OJ1zIzf.jpg)
Dread Baron: "Don't make me laugh, no one can stop me!"
A little further away from them, Frederick is fighting hard and seems to be doing well.
(http://i.imgur.com/5nzmy7u.jpg)
Though brave as he is, the sight of three armed knights rushing towards him at full speed force him to run away and find higher ground!
(http://i.imgur.com/sg1fwG7.jpg)
In the meanwhile, Herbert's veterans are bravely charging the Dread Baron.
(http://i.imgur.com/C5zzYFX.jpg)
Veteran: "An attack on one of us, is an attack on all of us!"
Dread Baron: "That is the intention yes, I will crush all of you!"
Henry, still unaware of the new arrival, is putting up a good fight together with Gareth and Christopher.
(http://i.imgur.com/ADwXyuw.jpg)
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:o Uh the suspense builds this could get very interesting :knight:
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Oh no, the Baron, I dread him! :love:
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What an epic battle :love: :love:
I felt right at the heart of the action when the situation can turn around anytime :o
These knights are so brave & courageous !
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((thanks everyone. :) ))
Frederick manages to climb the rocks fast enough, but the knights are about to dismount to follow him.
(http://i.imgur.com/zUCDEUB.jpg)
Roderick is still fighting on top of the rocks, against a soldier that followed him there.
Quickly they move back to back, to defend each other while the knights climb up on the rocks after them, exept for Heinrich who seems to be going after Henry!
(http://i.imgur.com/aGd9OEi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Of30D9m.jpg)
Roderick: "Looks like those knights arrived, they probably stole our horses to make sure we wouldnt be back in time to fight."
Frederick: "They are crafty, but we can beat them."
Roderick: "That's right, together we stand strong!"
But the three dark knights seem to stand strong together as well, as they attack them from both sides!
(http://i.imgur.com/BQSjJbR.jpg)
Henry is too occupied fighting, that he sees Heinrich too late comeing at him, ready to beat him down with his mace!
(http://i.imgur.com/i470Yiu.jpg)
Luckily Roderick saw it happening, and jumped down from his own fight, landing on top of Heinrich to pull him off his horse!
(http://i.imgur.com/RxZahrY.jpg)
Heinrich is quick to stand up, throwing Roderick off him, but Henry jumps in to help his friend.
(http://i.imgur.com/V4uKjZM.jpg)
Henry: "Thanks, I owe you Roderick!"
Roderick: "You owe me nothing."
Heinrich: "Seeing how you both won't survive for long anymore, it does not matter."
Wolfgang: "I am not finished yet with the one in red, leave that one to me!"
Christopher: "Just give up already, you can't win this. We are with you Henry!"
Henry: "Please go help the others, Roderick and I will handle these two."
Gareth: "Very well, I dont like what I am hearing from the distance.."
Christopher: "We better hurry!"
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And they where right, things where not going well at all at the other side of the battlefield!
(http://i.imgur.com/S2sctf9.jpg)
With the help of the Dread Baron, the Lion army defeated the soldiers quickly enough, the last of Herbert's veterans is making a desperate last stand to try and protect his lord.
Sir William: "I.. don't know what to make of this anymore.. the Dread Baron comeing to help us? this can't be right.."
Dread Baron: "You would have lost this battle if it where not for me, now go take the remaining soldiers prisoner! There can't be many left."
But here come Gareth and Christopher, charging at the Dread Baron! Will it be enough?
(http://i.imgur.com/Ofpoyv3.jpg)
Christopher: "you won't defeat me this time!"
Gareth: "We will bring you to justice!"
Dread Baron: "Muhahaha! I will defeat you two just as easily as all the others!"
While they bravely fight against the Dread Baron, Henry and Roderick are fighting Heinrich Drachenfell and Wolfgang of Ravenstein.
(http://i.imgur.com/km6UnXM.jpg)
Leaving this to the dark knights, the Lion soldiers retreat.
Frederick still has his hands full fighting Siegfried Rodich, he seems to be too strong, and is overpowering him.
(http://i.imgur.com/A67feHx.jpg)
But by using his legs to lift up Siegfried, he manages to throw him off the rocks!
(http://i.imgur.com/j6LJNIC.jpg)
It looks like he is knocked out, he wont be giving any trouble for a while.
(http://i.imgur.com/WLMlQE5.jpg)
But as Frederick looks to the side, it appears that their soldiers are getting surrounded and captured.
Roland is fighting bravely as well, and managed to defeat a Lion knight, but will it be enough to evade capture?
(http://i.imgur.com/fW72GqQ.jpg)
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Roderick manages to finally overpower Wolfgang, pushing him against Heinrich, causing him to stumble while he was overpowering Henry.
(http://i.imgur.com/SJqJ0YR.jpg)
The Dread Baron proves to be too much for Gareth and Christopher to handle, no matter how hard they try they can't beat him, or prevent Lord Herbert from being captured.
(http://i.imgur.com/6ByZP2N.jpg)
Dread Baron: "When will you understand.. no one can defeat me!"
Gareth: "Maybe I can't but, I am certain someone will defeat you."
Dread Baron: "Muhahaha, not today!"
Roland gets approached by two Lion knights, and he is ready to fight them.
(http://i.imgur.com/posvE65.jpg)
Sir William: "Sheathe your sword, and you will not be harmed. You fought well but the Dread Baron has come to aid us. Even if you could defeat us, you could never defeat him."
Sir Roland: "Let me pass then, I will take my chances with the Dread Baron right away then. If you two had any honour, you would fight with me against such a horrible man."
Lion knight: "Go ahead and fight him, but you will fight him alone. Unlike King Phillip, we don't turn on our allies."
While Roland moves to fight the Dread Baron, Frederick joins his friends to help them in their fight.
(http://i.imgur.com/nMDuuFQ.jpg)
After a long duel, Roderick manages to defeat Wolfgang of Ravenstein, but Henry is still fighting Heinrich, the strongest of the three dark knights.
Together, Frederick and Henry manage to defeat Heinrich Drachenfell, forcing him to surrender.
(http://i.imgur.com/iMWB6eh.jpg)
Roderick: "Looks like we took out their best knights, maybe we can get the rest of their army to surrender."
But soldiers approach, those of the dark knights.
(http://i.imgur.com/xikT053.jpg)
Soldier: "The Dread Baron is on our side, and he defeated the rest of your army. You three are all that is left. Surrender, or prepare to fight the Dread Baron!"
Frederick: "What? the Dread Baron?! He is here?"
Henrich chuckles. "You did not think he would stay with Prince Edward and do nothing, did you?"
Henry: "He will pay for what he has done, we will fight him!"
Roderick: "Stay calm Henry.. remember, we must work together or we won't stand a chance against the Dread Baron."
Reluctantly, they have to let go of Wolfgang and Heinrich, and gather their weapons before they walk past the enemy soldiers.
(http://i.imgur.com/pcoCI2u.jpg)
All hope seems about lost, how could they possibly defeat someone who much more experienced knights than themselves could not defeat?
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How, yes how!! :munch:
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It will take all their combined skill and bravery but, I'm sure they'll find a way :knight:, really love the shot of Frederick kcikign Sigefrieid of the rocks :o
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Again, some really awesome shots there :love:
(more!)
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That's what I call a cliffhanger! Epic battle, keep them coming, Rhalius!
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Thanks everyone, I had hoped to continue it for some days now, but things are a bit busy currently, I signed up for a writing education and have to do some reading and homework for that. Also working more this week than the last one. I'm hoping to post more before the weekend though!
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As the three friends approach the Dread Baron, they see their friend Roland fighting a desperate struggle against him. He is the last one of their army.
(http://i.imgur.com/FaJTqRd.jpg)
They would want to rush in and help him, but they know they should be cautious.
Everyone else is defeated or captured, things are looking grim.
(http://i.imgur.com/WWd25KD.jpg)
Sir William: "I am sorry it has come to this, you three fought bravely at the tournaments but you serve the wrong King. Now you will have to face the Dread Baron."
Roland is quickly defeated, and the three friends stand ready to take on the Dread Baron!
(http://i.imgur.com/iWEssaA.jpg)
Dread Baron: "Muhahaha! just three more little knights to beat down! come fight me!"
Henry: "You will pay for what you did to my brother!"
Roderick: "Calm down Henry, we will fight him together."
Henry nods. "Right."
Frederick: "Charge!!"
Frederick and Henry attack him together from the front, doing their best to keep both his swords occupied while Roderick moves around to attack him in the back!
(http://i.imgur.com/hwlHC0a.jpg)
But the Dread Baron kicks Frederick away while he turns to fend off Roderick, and still fighting Henry at the same time!
(http://i.imgur.com/CyIa65l.jpg)
He manages to really press the attack on the surprised Roderick, who did not see this comeing at all!
(http://i.imgur.com/1UTXyfL.jpg)
While Roderick fights for his life and Henry is unable to break through the Baron's defence, Frederick got back up and runs up to the Dread Baron, charging him with sword and flail in hand!
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But while fighting Henry and Roderick, the Dread Baron bends his back, catches Frederick on it and tosses him over his back!
(http://i.imgur.com/tvurfYM.jpg)
Quickly he uses his sword to keep Frederick down while he batters down on Henry's defence, and Roderick tries to get back up again.
(http://i.imgur.com/mZuI4a6.jpg)
He beats down Henry, and puts his sword over Roderick's, ensuring it remains lowered. He looks over his shoulder to look at Frederick, who is not getting up either.
(http://i.imgur.com/7LNtNVE.jpg)
Alas, the three young knights did their best, but even their combined teamwork was not enough to defeat the Dread Baron.
Dread Baron: "Muhahaha! Well fought for young runts, but no one can defeat me!"
As the Dread Baron is about to attack the three friends while they are down, he suddenly feels he is being watched.
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Sir Nolan: "That is a bold claim to make, let's see if you can live up to it."
Dread Baron: "What the- Who are you people?! More knights of King Phillip? I crushed them all, what makes you think you three will do any better?!"
Sir Sigurd: "You should have done more research on your enemies before declaring war on the entire continent. As soon as we heard word that our brother in arms was not on his way home as planned, we took action. I assume it was you who defeated Sir Warren, the Golden knight of the West."
(http://i.imgur.com/K9GyYQ8.jpg)
Sir Evander: "I am Sir Evander, the iron knight of the East. We have come to take you prisoner and bring you back to our Isle of Craftkeep for your crimes."
Sir Sigurd: "I am Sir Sigurd, the copper knight of the South. Since King Phillip asked us to send someone to join the discussion on how to stop the supposedly unbeatable Dread Baron, we have been looking forward to rise up to this challenge!"
Sir Nolan: "I am Sir Nolan, the silver knight of the North. I don't think it was easy for you to defeat Sir Warren. We all train together and are equally strong. We have fought warriors from all continents. While you may have defeated one Craftkeep knight, you will now face the three others."
In the meanwhile, the three friends crawled back to their feet and looked at each other. Without saying a word they where in agreement that it would be best to let these strangers fight. It would at least give them a chance to catch their breath and help them if need be.
(http://i.imgur.com/s9uTOB8.jpg)
Dread Baron: "Sounds like you are leaving everything exposed to fight me instead of trying to save your friend. Last I heard Craftkeep did not have much else than four knights to defend itself."
Sigurd is first to jump off his horse.
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Sir Sigurd: "We trade with all continents, we have many allies. Including some you may only have heard rumors of. We will deal with you personally, and one of our allies is on his way to the castle where Sir Warren was going to attend that meeting. This way all three of us can be here to ensure your defeat."
Will these three knights indeed be up to the challenge, and defeat the Dread Baron? And what allies could they possibly have? It sure looks like Prince Edward and the Dread Baron may have made too many enemies! But will it be enough to stop them?
These answers will come soon. ((I promise it will this time be soon for real!))
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That's some set up and battle, there's so much going on I don't know where to look :)
I love the knights/soldiers with the unshaven faces, they really look the part :)
Mandy
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Great photos that Dread Baron is unbelievable being able to sense and fend off all those attack from different angles even those 3 friends couldn't do it. Really good use of those new Torunament Knights they look impressive here's hoping together they can defeat the Dread Baron :knight:
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I certainly hope these three do better than the past opponents. The Dread Baron is getting a bit annoying with his winning all the time.
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After the three Craftkeep knights have dismounted, they move around the Dread baron. They keep a safe distance for now.
(http://i.imgur.com/sDdC3T0.jpg)
Sir William: "Sir Nolan.. I see you use the Lion for your heraldry. Only those of Alion use the Lion as their symbol."
Sir Nolan: "I used to be one of King Richard's knights yes. But he ruined his own country and it seems his son allies himself with scum like this Dread Baron. I don't want any part in that."
Henry looks at the Iron knight when he steps close.
(http://i.imgur.com/P1MFUpk.jpg)
Henry: "Be carefull, he is dangerous. We also took him on with the three of us but we couldn't beat him."
Sir Evander: "Well I am sure you did your best, and seem to have fought bravely. But now it is time for you to leave this to more experienced knights."
While not happy about happy about Evander's arrogance, Henry remains silent and turns to his friends.
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Henry: "I don't know if we can trust these guys.. we better be ready to step in and help since I don't think they will do better than us."
Frederick: "That's right! We already fought him twice so we have experience dealing with him! But let's just give them a chance too, they might at least tire him out a little."
Roderick: "But the Baron also has experience fighting us.. and fighting those who taught us how to fight. Craftkeep is pretty far away.. just look at some of the exotic weapons they carry. They must be getting all kinds of special materials and travelers at their island. Maybe they will fight differently."
Henry: "Fancy weapons and armor won't save them."
They quickly go silent when suddenly Sigurd the copper knight boldly attacks the Dread baron!
(http://i.imgur.com/FwYKgNo.jpg)
While the copper knight seems outmatched, he does hold his own against the Dread Baron's strong defence and is not making it easy. But its clear he wont last long. Why are the other two just watching the fight and not helping him?
Dread Baron: "Not bad, better than expected. But you are no match for me still!"
Sigurd: "We will see."
Suddenly the silver knight steps in to block one of the Baron's blades. It seems he had been waiting for just the right moment to step in.
(http://i.imgur.com/6SSDbcw.jpg)
Dread Baron: "Can't beat me on my own huh? Not so tough as you thought you are then. Hah!"
Sir Nolan: "When you are defeated, no one will come to help you. You are going to wish you had others as strong as yourself next to you."
While he talks big, the Dread Baron is forced on the defensive by these two knights. He struggles to keep them both at bay, Sigurd manages to hit his helmet from his head with one of his swords!
(http://i.imgur.com/bUcFhra.jpg)
The iron knight still watches the fight, but by now the three friends suspect he will step in at some point as well.
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And yes, the iron knight steps in to attack the Baron as well! he manages to surprise Sigurd with a kick to try and keep one off him at least, but he is soon forced to the ground as he desperatly tries to defend himself against the three knights!
(http://i.imgur.com/tmB1M1R.jpg)
The three friends can do nothing but look in surprise at what is happening here.
Quickly, the copper knight gets back on his feet and while the iron and silver knight push the Baron's swords away, Sigurd moves his curved swords to the Baron's neck.
(http://i.imgur.com/5lXglpn.jpg)
And so the seemingly impossible has happened: The "unbeatable" Dread Baron has been defeated.
Sigurd: "Quick, disarm him and get the chains from the horses!"
The three Craftkeep knights are quick to disarm the Baron and pull his armor off, and while its a bit of a struggle they manage to put him in chains.
(http://i.imgur.com/52nqPJ2.jpg)
The baron screams and pulls at his chains, but he can't break them. "RHAAAH! You will all pay for this! I will have your heads!"
Evander: "We should have brought a cloth to gag him as well.."
Sir Nolan: "Looks like we defeated your Dread Baron who just defeated an army by himself."
(http://i.imgur.com/nNpysiI.jpg)
Sir William: "Yes you did, But I dont think you three can take on our entire army."
Sir Sigurd: "Looks like there are six knights standing here who oppose you."
"Seven!" Christopher shouts while Frederick helps him back on his feet.
(http://i.imgur.com/tDFDg8O.jpg)
Sir Nolan: "There you have it. Seven knights. Three who just defeated the Dread Baron, I recognize knight Christopher as a reknowned tournament champion, and these three young knights probably did better against the Dread Baron than your knights could have done."
Sir Sigurd: "So the only question you have to ask yourself is: Do I feel lucky?"
Sir William glances around at his soldiers and the other knights. Some seem to be shaking in their boots, many seem doubtfull about why they are even fighting at all.
He has to admit that the Prince has hired some shady company to help them.. and now he feels bad for even having accepted it.
"No.. I don't feel lucky.. not at all. I've had a bad feeling about this for a long time.. I know the knights of Craftkeep won't leave their island without good reason. Perhaps I have blindly trusted my prince and never stopped to consider that it could be our Prince who is wrong, and not King Phillip. I hereby surrender my army, but to King Phillip's forces and not to Craftkeep. Is that acceptable?"
Sir Nolan: "Yes, that is acceptable. We only wanted the Dread Baron as our prisoner."
Roderick: "Please lay down your arms then, there is no need for further fighting."
Heinrich and Wolfgang are not too happy about this at all though!
(http://i.imgur.com/HN7CJAP.jpg)
Wolfgang: "What's this?! these cowards are surrendering? We can't defeat them with just our own forces!"
Heinrich: "They just took out the Dread Baron.. and these lion soldiers may be gullible enough to join them if we continue the fight."
Wolfgang: "I say we get out of here now, before we are put in prison."
Heinrich: "Our troops can cover our retreat."
It looks like the Dread Baron has finally been defeated and chained up, he won't be going anywhere and the Lion army seems to surrender as well. But what about the two cousins Wolfgang of Ravenstein and Heinrich Drachenfell? Will they manage to avoid getting captured? And where is their other cousin, Siegfried Rodich?
The conclusion to this chapter will come soon.
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Wolfgang: "Soldiers! Attack!"
(http://i.imgur.com/5v7TJqi.jpg)
While their soldiers clash with the brave knights, their leaders flee to their horses.
Roderick sees that the copper and the silver knight stay with the dread baron and the Lion army, so he joins his friends.
"After them, don't let them get away!"
Heinrich: "That was close, we should leave right away."
Wolfgang: "What about Siegfried?"
(http://i.imgur.com/1ivV4Di.jpg)
Heinrich: "He's gone, now let's get out of here."
Henry: "Not so fast! You two are not getting away this time!"
(http://i.imgur.com/NSg8fZf.jpg)
Wolfgang: "Curses! them again! Get out of our way."
Frederick: "Not today."
Roderick: "Surrender, it's over!"
"Never!" They shout together, before attacking the three friends.
(http://i.imgur.com/OZrvhyo.jpg)
But the three friends stand as one, fighting together and defending each other. Working together as Cedric taught them to do, and they prevail!
With the two dark knights disarmed, they are forced to surrender.
(http://i.imgur.com/3HTG2Df.jpg)
Heinrich: "Fine, you won this battle.. but this is not over yet!"
Wolfgang: "Prince Edward has many hostages, he will trade some for us."
With all their enemies defeated, the three friends move their new prisoners back to the others, and it is quite a sight they get to see now.
(http://i.imgur.com/jndcpz8.jpg)
The Lion army has been disarmed and taken prisoner, and all their own troops are back on their feet, guarding them. And the Dread Baron stands in chains before the three Craftkeep knights.
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Herbert is back on his horse, safely surrounded by his veterans again.
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Herbert smiles: "Ah you are back! good to see you managed to catch the last of them too! The guard captain already moved back to the castle with some prisoners and soldiers."
Sir William of the Lion army kept his word and surrendered, now he and his troops await judgement. They have many questions about their Prince, who they truly believed in.
(http://i.imgur.com/JsqtJGw.jpg)
As the three friends walk past the Dread Baron and the Craftkeep knights, it's such a strange sight to them to see the fearsome Dread Baron in chains.
(http://i.imgur.com/xhNlmRG.jpg)
Sir Evander: "It looks like our work here is done. We will head back to Craftkeep now with our new prisoner, as we agreed."
Henry: "Thanks for your help, just don't let him get away."
Sir Nolan: "We won't. He will pay for his crimes."
Frederick: "What about your friend the golden knight?"
Sir Sigurd: "He will join us in Craftkeep soon enough, don't worry about that."
As they walk past the Dread Baron, he seems quite angry and they are quite happy he is chained up.
(http://i.imgur.com/CGtPrm1.jpg)
Dread Baron: "These chains won't hold me forever, I will be free again. I would have gotten away with destroying your entire army if it where not for these meddling knights! One way or another, I will get my revenge!"
Frederick: "Enjoy the hospitality of Craftkeep, I am sure you will be staying there a while. Don't forget to send us a postcard with the holidays."
With all the prisoners gathered now, everyone stands ready.
(http://i.imgur.com/55eZzAG.jpg)
Christopher: "Looks like that was all of them, shall we head back to the castle?"
Henry: "Yes, let's move out. After these prisoners are locked up we can take the fight to Prince Edward."
Frederick: "This went a lot better than expected. Looks like we have that arrogant prince beaten already."
Roderick: "Don't forget he holds many kings and queens prisoner, including our King Phillip. He might threaten to hurt them when we get close."
Sir Gareth: "You never know what he might do when he hears of this defeat.. a cornered man might be twice as dangerous."
As the army is ready to move out, the Craftkeep knights start their longer journey back home, with their prisoner walking behind them in chains.
(http://i.imgur.com/irMZc1F.jpg)
Sir Evander: "Good thing we arrived in time or the Baron could have been gone already. Those knights didn't put up much of a fight."
Sir Nolan: "They have not seen as much battle as we did my friend."
Sir Sigurd: "We got what we came here for, so just let it rest."
It seems the battle is won, but will these Craftkeep Knights keep the Dread Baron prisoner? And what might Prince Edward have in store for them when they march to his castle? What fate awaits the many hostages he is holding? And did Cedric manage to keep their own castle safe with so few troops?
These answers will come in the final chapter of this story, to be released soon. But for now, this chapter draws to a close.
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Fantastic as always! :xmascheer:
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Excellent conclusion I'm sure that after the Dread Baron attacked their friend Sir Warren that they would want t make sure he is kept under lock and key and brought to justice. I like the nod to Scooby Doo there as well :lol: :knight: look forward to getting more answers