JeVondair Family/Selenia/Death

Battle

Robb Starfall, King, Master of Coin of Alara, Royal of Alara, Duke of Itorunt, Margrave of Itorunt has been captured by Shield and Gladius (17). Robb Starfall, King, Master of Coin of Alara, Royal of Alara, Duke of Itorunt, Margrave of Itorunt has been wounded by Shield and Gladius (17). Borugar Galantos, Knight of Itorunt has been wounded by Fearless (11). Selenia JeVondair, Xerarch of Greater Xavax, Royal of Greater Xavax has been wounded by Galantos Guards (2).

Sir Lionel Kinsey, Talon of Greater Xavax, Knight of Xavax, Marshal of the Phoenix of Xavax has been wounded by Royal Guard (7). Emily Maywood, Dame of Xavax has been wounded by Kuda Hitam (3). Godric Tórrarin ka Habb, Knight of Xavax has been wounded by Kuda Hitam (3).

Fearless (11) take 528 hits in close combat (reduced due to fortifications), which cause 5 casualties, wiping the unit out. Selenia JeVondair, Xerarch of Greater Xavax, Royal of Greater Xavax has been killed by Kuda Hitam (3). Walsh Adam collects the bounty. Attacker Victory!

Roleplays

===Roleplay from Cadewyn Thunderborn message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Cadewyn read and reread the reports of what had happened. Finally it sank into her.

The sound of fury and defiance, a wind of howling rage and pain ripped from her soul. Like a tempest she attacked her bars, screaming with cold hate at her captors.

Roleplay from Tsubhia Faraya

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax "It is my sad duty to confirm that the Xerarch was killed in battle.

Even without her leadership, she would have wanted us to continue to resist the enemy."

The parchment fluttered as it fell from Tsubhia's hands to the ground.

She had pinned her hopes for a better realm on Selenia JeVondair. The Call to Arms had led her to think that there was a chance to build a Xavax that elevated all people. That dream had driven her to questionable attacks on hamlets, had rendered her literally speechless. For that dream she had contended with the demons in her mind - which were now, of course, silent.

BECAUSE WHAT WOULD YOU EVEN SAY?, she screamed to herself. What sarcastic comment about my softness could you make that applies here? I call you foul, and even you know your voice holds not even a glimmer of worth to speak of the Xerar-... Of Selenia.

And it remained silent. She became aware, once more, that she was in her tent, and a messenger was peering confusedly at her, awaiting further instructions.

It was not time to give up. Not yet. There was too much left to do. She spoke, aloud.

"This message must be spread to every person you can get in earshot: Hödni must be found. Bring him to Kin Hyral. We will spend our lives for this and slaughter any who try to stop us." The messenger hesitated, still confused.

"MOVE!" And he darted off into the night. There was too much left to do.

And far, far too many left to kill.

Roleplay from Jonathan Rivenstock

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax "Damn it all!" Jonathan howled, as the blade he held in his sleeve bit deep into the bark of a nearby tree. His raven, Bram, shuffled on the branch that he had sat on, cawed once, as a reminder that he was still in that tree.

"Sir," His Captain, Casimir began, "She may be gone but we need to ra-"

Another blade sunk into a tree not a foot beside Casimir, silencing the man. "You will speak when spoken to at this time Casimir," Jonathan growled, "Our Xerarch has fallen. I understand what the letter said. Gather the men, We march to Xavax, We gather the child, and we will bring that child back to his godmother." The Bandit King would pay for his transgressions, As would Perdan, as would the Vix. Jonathan Gazed up at his raven, the sunlight peaking over the horizon. Soon, this would be all over, and soon, Bram would be his only companion once again.

Jonathan collected his cloak, and whistled for his horse. Once mounted, Bram launched from his perch and circled the Raven's Spears' camp, Screeching twice before flying ahead. The men knew before Casimir could even open his mouth. It was time.

Roleplay from Corvo Attano

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax A messenger approached Corvo's tent, showing the Royal seal, the guards waved him in.

"What is it?" Corvo asked, the man swallowed before continuing. "My Lord Attano, it is with regret that I inform you of Her Majesty, Selenia JeVondair's death. She was slain holding the walls of Xavax ag-" the messenger stoked when he saw the look of utter disbelief on both Corvo and Ulfbjorn's faces. "Perhaps it be best I leave." the messenger said, and started to leave.

Corvo raised his hand, and bade the woman to continue. "Against bandit forces. Her last request was for Hogni to be delivered to Her Ladyship, Gia Dragonfyre." the woman finished and bowed, turning on her heel and out of the tent.

Sure that she was gone, Corvo slammed a dagger into his desk, burying the blade to the hilt. "Captain, double time the men to Xavax." he ordered and Ulfbjorn saluted. "Shall I tell the men, My Lord?" Ulfbjorn queried, Corvo simply nodded.

Roleplay from Godric Tórrarin ka Habb

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax The air was heavy. The Xerarch had fallen in the field. Setting his old men as militia and hiring a new force, they had withdrawn to and fortified Torrenhal where the mood hung tortuous.

The Dukeslayer mulled the events. His men drank mead, preparing for the evening's battle. The weight of destiny was upon his shoulders.

"Open the doors."

His men, all Toren, look to their lord.

"Open the doors. We shall drink outside on the hill. Let the bandits see we are not cowed."

His men oblige. Dragging the great table so it hangs half outside, they light a fire. It serves as a sort of rallying beacon to the peasantry, militiamen, and residents of Torrenhal. Godric waives the restrictions on who may access the meadhall. As the gathering grows the mood changes. The Xerarch has fallen but they will not be oppressed. As the phoenix, they will rise up.

Godric stands on his great table. He is dressed in his furs. A spear and short blade hang at his side, a round shield is slung across his back. He growls to his men in Toren. Laughing, they oblige and begin a slow beat. Godric begins: an old Toren Song repurposed for these circumstances.

Farewell and adieu to you Xavax ladies, Farewell and adieu to you ladies again, For we've received orders for to march from old Xavax And we may never see you fair ladies the same.

We'll rant and we'll roar like true Xavax warriors, We'll rant and we'll roar from mountains to sea, Until we strike steel on the walls of far Perdan, From city to 'c'Lu Pesh is sixty-five leagues.

Now let every man drink off his full bumper, Now let every man drink off his full glass. We'll drink and be jolly and drown melancholy, And here's to the health of each true-hearted lass!

So we'll rant and we'll roar like true Xavax warriors, We'll rant and we'll roar from mountains to sea, Until we strike steel on the walls of far Perdan, From city to 'c'Lu Pesh is sixty-five leagues.

Messages

Letter from Aramon Abjur (1 hour, 10 minutes ago)

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax I'm stunned. I have no words. I promise you one thing, Robb Starfall will suffer for this.

I need to take a moment.

– Aramon Abjur, Arbiter of Greater Xavax, Knight of Isadril

Letter from Godric Tórrarin ka Habb (1 hour, 9 minutes ago)

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Arbiter,

I trust the only moment you take will be to heat the irons.

Hail,

– Godric Tórrarin ka Habb Knight of Xavax

Report from Lionel Kinsey (1 hour, 9 minutes ago)

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Scribe Note Battle in Xavax

It is my sad duty to confirm that the Xerarch was killed in battle.

Even without her leadership, she would have wanted us to continue to resist the enemy.

– Sir Lionel Kinsey Talon of Greater Xavax

OOC

Out-of-Character from Gia Dragonfyre

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Hey you guys! You know Selenia's player wouldn't want you to all leave because she died. As in the real world things happen and stuff changes in BM. The JeVondair family will send another member of their ranks to take over the raising of Högni. ..... If we despair now all is lost. Or we can fight on like the character Selenia would have wanted and as the player would want as well. You have all heard the talk and Gilth I'm sure will confirm we are besieged because we are a threat. The other realms are intimidated by us. I personally like that idea a lot, alot..... I am truly morose at the loss of so mighty a figure even if it is RP. Selenia was mighty. And now we have two exulted or higher for our pantheon. Who will help me tell Selenia's story? To her legacy who will stand with me and continue to fight in her name? in Uthred's name? In Xavax name? Let us raise such a noise for them the gods notice. Let us secure Xavax it's place in the world. If we stick together we can do all these things. And with our new JeVondair and a royal heir to guard .......I'd say there is yet much more to this story. To our story......If your with me Knights of the Black Swan, all our members who joined for Selenia .....please friends stay ..... there IS yet much more to be told. Stephanie Kun

Out-of-Character from Gilth Gildre

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Aptly said, Stephanie.

BM is a very diverse and intricate game. Actually, I am wary to call it a game. It is more of a personal simulator, a political sandbox. Anything, quite literally, can happen.

I have participated since 2005 (old account, got deleted), and of the scores of realms I have been in, I can honestly say GX is one of the best. Maybe it is because a lot of you know each other personally, maybe it is something else. I do know it isn't because one person was holding everyone together (although the player of Selenia is by far one of the strongest players I have encountered, and Selenia as a character was daunting as hell!). There are writers, poets, dreamers, lovers, song-writers, warriors and philosophers here. It is truly a melding pot for inspiration.

Maybe JeVondair will create another char here, maybe not. That is up to the player. But I ask you not to throw away the game. It has given me countless joys over the years, and as corny as it sounds, has definitely developed me as a person.

Please think carefully before you turf your character. At the very least just pause them, so that they are always there for you if you ever want to return.

BattleMaster is only the amazing game it is because of the people who play it. No other game can say that. Tristan Barkwell

Out-of-Character from Corvo Attano

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Please tell me I'm asleep.

IC motivation to make Corvo infiltrator: found. Patrick Bray

Out-of-Character from Aramon Abjur

message to all nobles of Greater Xavax Wow, I don't think I've been this effected by a character death in BM, even of one of my own characters. In many ways Selenia was Xavax to me, which is rather ironic, given how she came into power. I understand why some of you would want to leave, but please consider staying. As Tristan and Stephanie said, this game is merely a framework for the collective story told by the players, and that includes you. Xavax is be less without you.

I hope that made sense, I'm kind of gobsmacked at the moment. Clark Raven Napper