Bliston goes back to overseeing the currently peaceful Bat Tribe, and caring for his son. Bratta enters Bliston's throne room, where he sits with baby Bernard.
Bratta: "Brother, as much as I enjoy peace, I've noticed the bats around me grow restless. We are a militaristic species who enjoy fighting by nature, remember? A migration won't change instinct."
Bliston: "I know, but I can assure you that our people will get their chance to fight again, either when the western empire of unknown species attacks the east, or when we attack them to prevent that. Either way, my tribe is secure, thanks to our rebuilt arsenal of vehicles and the Second Fleet."
Bratta: "How do I know you're not just making up this 'western empire' to satisfy the Bats' thirst for fighting, while really maintaining peace? If that is the case, I just want you to know that I understand the motive, and I won't be angry at you for—"
Bliston: "How dare you imply that I am indeed lying? I thought you had gotten over your trust issues. It would appear not. To answer your inquiry, no, I am not lying, because other bats can attest to the existence of the western empire; I wasn't even the one who discovered them firsthand. 'Twas Balthazar and the original fleet who discovered the self-proclaimed Imperial scout ship, on the very same expedition in which they found this island, only the scout ship was farther out."
Bratta: "I, uh, I see. My— my apologies, brother."
Bratta shuffles out of the throne room awkwardly, returning to her own children.
-although her thoughts on the matter were still in opposition, Bratta had to think long and hard on the manner, she is skeptical, but believes her brother at the same time. Confusion is the back of her mind.-
-But if anything, she returns to her room to care for her and Barney’s children. It’s been a while since Barney was last seen... where could he be?-
Bliston goes back to overseeing the currently peaceful Bat Tribe, and caring for his son. Bratta enters Bliston's throne room, where he sits with baby Bernard.
Bratta: "Brother, as much as I enjoy peace, I've noticed the bats around me grow restless. We are a militaristic species who enjoy fighting by nature, remember? A migration won't change instinct."
Bliston: "I know, but I can assure you that our people will get their chance to fight again, either when the western empire of unknown species attacks the east, or when we attack them to prevent that. Either way, my tribe is secure, thanks to our rebuilt arsenal of vehicles and the Second Fleet."
Bratta: "How do I know you're not just making up this 'western empire' to satisfy the Bats' thirst for fighting, while really maintaining peace? If that is the case, I just want you to know that I understand the motive, and I won't be angry at you for—"
Bliston: "How dare you imply that I am indeed lying? I thought you had gotten over your trust issues. It would appear not. To answer your inquiry, no, I am not lying, because other bats can attest to the existence of the western empire; I wasn't even the one who discovered them firsthand. 'Twas Balthazar and the original fleet who discovered the self-proclaimed Imperial scout ship, on the very same expedition in which they found this island, only the scout ship was farther out."
Bratta: "I, uh, I see. My— my apologies, brother."
Bratta shuffles out of the throne room awkwardly, returning to her own children.
-although her thoughts on the matter were still in opposition, Bratta had to think long and hard on the manner, she is skeptical, but believes her brother at the same time. Confusion is the back of her mind.-
-But if anything, she returns to her room to care for her and Barney’s children. It’s been a while since Barney was last seen... where could he be?-
-It had been a Few Months Later, their Children, Belris and Belkor were walking on their own. Bratta and Barney felt amazingly proud of their parenting, it was all going well...-
-But something about Bratta, she was kinda worried about Bliston’s activity, she wondered how he was going... so she decided to take a small break from her motherly duties to go ahead and look after her older sibling...- The J
-although her thoughts on the matter were still in opposition, Bratta had to think long and hard on the manner, she is skeptical, but believes her brother at the same time. Confusion is the back of her mind.-
-But if anything, she returns to her room to care for her and Barney’s children. It’s been a while since Barney was last seen... where could he be?-
-It had been a Few Months Later, their Children, Belris and Belkor were walking on their own. Bratta and Barney felt amazingly proud of their parenting, it was all going well...-
-But something about Bratta, she was kinda worried about Bliston’s activity, she wondered how he was going... so she decided to take a small break from her motherly duties to go ahead and look after her older sibling...- The J
Bliston and his wife are with their toddler son Bernard, in the "Tropical Park", a sectioned-off portion of the jungle next to Balthazar City.
-It had been a Few Months Later, their Children, Belris and Belkor were walking on their own. Bratta and Barney felt amazingly proud of their parenting, it was all going well...-
-But something about Bratta, she was kinda worried about Bliston’s activity, she wondered how he was going... so she decided to take a small break from her motherly duties to go ahead and look after her older sibling...- The J
Bliston and his wife are with their toddler son Bernard, in the "Tropical Park", a sectioned-off portion of the jungle next to Balthazar City.
-Bratta lands near them and sneeks up behind her brother and taps his shoulder- “Uhm, ahem... Brother? Are you okay and feeling fine...? I-i’m just a little worried and weary thats all.” -she said quiet and content.-
Bliston and his wife are with their toddler son Bernard, in the "Tropical Park", a sectioned-off portion of the jungle next to Balthazar City.
-Bratta lands near them and sneeks up behind her brother and taps his shoulder- “Uhm, ahem... Brother? Are you okay and feeling fine...? I-i’m just a little worried and weary thats all.” -she said quiet and content.-
OOC: How can she be both worried and content at the same time?
IC: Bliston: "Hm, I'm feeling fine. What is worrying you?"
A troop transport-modified Fire Eagle Flyer is then heard and seen blazing through the sky. It slows to a hovering stop above New Bat Island, requesting landing.
-Bratta lands near them and sneeks up behind her brother and taps his shoulder- “Uhm, ahem... Brother? Are you okay and feeling fine...? I-i’m just a little worried and weary thats all.” -she said quiet and content.-
OOC: How can she be both worried and content at the same time?
IC: Bliston: "Hm, I'm feeling fine. What is worrying you?"
A troop transport-modified Fire Eagle Flyer is then heard and seen blazing through the sky. It slows to a hovering stop above New Bat Island, requesting landing.
Bliston: "Ah, the Eagles."
-Bratta would reply before noting of these eagles coming here-
OOC: How can she be both worried and content at the same time?
IC: Bliston: "Hm, I'm feeling fine. What is worrying you?"
A troop transport-modified Fire Eagle Flyer is then heard and seen blazing through the sky. It slows to a hovering stop above New Bat Island, requesting landing.
Bliston: "Ah, the Eagles."
-Bratta would reply before noting of these eagles coming here-
Bratta: “Eagles...? Why are they here?”
Bliston: "The Eagles' new leader has arranged a Tribal Summit with the leaders of every major faction. I agreed to let the meeting take place in our embassy on Cavora. The new Eagle King himself has come here to meet with us specifically, before the Summit."
Bliston heads to the castle, radioing bats on the way to let the Fire Eagle Flyer land.
-Bratta would reply before noting of these eagles coming here-
Bratta: “Eagles...? Why are they here?”
Bliston: "The Eagles' new leader has arranged a Tribal Summit with the leaders of every major faction. I agreed to let the meeting take place in our embassy on Cavora. The new Eagle King himself has come here to meet with us specifically, before the Summit."
Bliston heads to the castle, radioing bats on the way to let the Fire Eagle Flyer land.
-Bratta nodded and followed her brother, she may have some anticipation with it indeed.-
Bliston: "The Eagles' new leader has arranged a Tribal Summit with the leaders of every major faction. I agreed to let the meeting take place in our embassy on Cavora. The new Eagle King himself has come here to meet with us specifically, before the Summit."
Bliston heads to the castle, radioing bats on the way to let the Fire Eagle Flyer land.
-Bratta nodded and followed her brother, she may have some anticipation with it indeed.-
"Erdrik" and his eagles walk out onto the landing pad of Bliston's castle. The Eagle King's masked head turns, looking around at Balthazar City, before walking with eagles and bats into the castle.
-Bratta nodded and followed her brother, she may have some anticipation with it indeed.-
"Erdrik" and his eagles walk out onto the landing pad of Bliston's castle. The Eagle King's masked head turns, looking around at Balthazar City, before walking with eagles and bats into the castle.
The eagle entourage enters the castle, after Bliston has returned to his throne.
Bliston: "Welcome to New Bat Island, King Erdrik."
"Erdrik" nods his masked head in greeting.
Erdrik: "I've flown past this island on my travels, but I'd never set foot on it until now. It is a beautiful spot for a prosperous headquarters. It's a shame so many beautiful islands like this have been tainted by the plague known as the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston maintains the poker face he's known for.
Erdrik: "You recall that I contacted you before the other tribes to arrange the Tribal Summit, yes, King Bliston? I had reached out to the Bats specifically, because after my return to Chima, I read up on recent news, which stated that the Bats had moved to this island to prepare for some sort of threat unknown to the other tribes. I came here to confirm if this threat you learned about was the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston: "You clearly know more about this western empire than I do, so I might as well tell you. Some time ago, my late Grand Admiral, Balthazar, discovered an unidentified scout ship from the west, during the voyages I'd sent him on. Through his dialogue with the captain of the foreign ship, it was made clear that the unknown empire intended to conquer any continent they found. Balthazar promptly destroyed the scout ship before they could report back. After the fall of the Crawler Empire and the loss of our mainland territories, I came to believe that it was the Bats' duty to prepare for a possible invasion from this unknown empire, as we were the only ones who knew about it... or so I thought. I didn't tell the other tribes, because after the wars I'd been through, I'd lost any hope that the tribes would unite against a common enemy."
Erdrik: "This Balthazar was a very wise man, as are you, King Bliston. Though I disagree that the tribes can't unite against the Manta Ray Empire, as that is, in fact, my intent."
Bliston: "So that's the reason for the Tribal Summit. Good luck getting the Fire and Ice tribes to see eye-to-eye."
Erdrik: "The Mammoths have allied with the Leopards and Tigers in the past and modern times, respectively, and let's not forget the Empire of Balance."
"Erdrik" and his eagles walk out onto the landing pad of Bliston's castle. The Eagle King's masked head turns, looking around at Balthazar City, before walking with eagles and bats into the castle.
The eagle entourage enters the castle, after Bliston has returned to his throne.
Bliston: "Welcome to New Bat Island, King Erdrik."
"Erdrik" nods his masked head in greeting.
Erdrik: "I've flown past this island on my travels, but I'd never set foot on it until now. It is a beautiful spot for a prosperous headquarters. It's a shame so many beautiful islands like this have been tainted by the plague known as the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston maintains the poker face he's known for.
Erdrik: "You recall that I contacted you before the other tribes to arrange the Tribal Summit, yes, King Bliston? I had reached out to the Bats specifically, because after my return to Chima, I read up on recent news, which stated that the Bats had moved to this island to prepare for some sort of threat unknown to the other tribes. I came here to confirm if this threat you learned about was the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston: "You clearly know more about this western empire than I do, so I might as well tell you. Some time ago, my late Grand Admiral, Balthazar, discovered an unidentified scout ship from the west, during the voyages I'd sent him on. Through his dialogue with the captain of the foreign ship, it was made clear that the unknown empire intended to conquer any continent they found. Balthazar promptly destroyed the scout ship before they could report back. After the fall of the Crawler Empire and the loss of our mainland territories, I came to believe that it was the Bats' duty to prepare for a possible invasion from this unknown empire, as we were the only ones who knew about it... or so I thought. I didn't tell the other tribes, because after the wars I'd been through, I'd lost any hope that the tribes would unite against a common enemy."
Erdrik: "This Balthazar was a very wise man, as are you, King Bliston. Though I disagree that the tribes can't unite against the Manta Ray Empire, as that is, in fact, my intent."
Bliston: "So that's the reason for the Tribal Summit. Good luck getting the Fire and Ice tribes to see eye-to-eye."
Erdrik: "The Mammoths have allied with the Leopards and Tigers in the past and modern times, respectively, and let's not forget the Empire of Balance."
-meanwhile, Eris looks on the meeting with a distant look, she does remember Blistion and Bratta well, but the Forgotten Eagle didn’t hear anything bout these “rays” or something and probably had mistook them for Combine, her eyes widen and she quickly jumps out from the window she was lookin in from.-
-The Eagle did hear about someone named Barney around here, that name rang a familiar bell to her, one of the field commanders of the Forgotten during The Uprising long while ago. She soon set out to find this bat man in this City... Bratta suspiciously following her.-
The eagle entourage enters the castle, after Bliston has returned to his throne.
Bliston: "Welcome to New Bat Island, King Erdrik."
"Erdrik" nods his masked head in greeting.
Erdrik: "I've flown past this island on my travels, but I'd never set foot on it until now. It is a beautiful spot for a prosperous headquarters. It's a shame so many beautiful islands like this have been tainted by the plague known as the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston maintains the poker face he's known for.
Erdrik: "You recall that I contacted you before the other tribes to arrange the Tribal Summit, yes, King Bliston? I had reached out to the Bats specifically, because after my return to Chima, I read up on recent news, which stated that the Bats had moved to this island to prepare for some sort of threat unknown to the other tribes. I came here to confirm if this threat you learned about was the Manta Ray Empire."
Bliston: "You clearly know more about this western empire than I do, so I might as well tell you. Some time ago, my late Grand Admiral, Balthazar, discovered an unidentified scout ship from the west, during the voyages I'd sent him on. Through his dialogue with the captain of the foreign ship, it was made clear that the unknown empire intended to conquer any continent they found. Balthazar promptly destroyed the scout ship before they could report back. After the fall of the Crawler Empire and the loss of our mainland territories, I came to believe that it was the Bats' duty to prepare for a possible invasion from this unknown empire, as we were the only ones who knew about it... or so I thought. I didn't tell the other tribes, because after the wars I'd been through, I'd lost any hope that the tribes would unite against a common enemy."
Erdrik: "This Balthazar was a very wise man, as are you, King Bliston. Though I disagree that the tribes can't unite against the Manta Ray Empire, as that is, in fact, my intent."
Bliston: "So that's the reason for the Tribal Summit. Good luck getting the Fire and Ice tribes to see eye-to-eye."
Erdrik: "The Mammoths have allied with the Leopards and Tigers in the past and modern times, respectively, and let's not forget the Empire of Balance."
-meanwhile, Eris looks on the meeting with a distant look, she does remember Blistion and Bratta well, but the Forgotten Eagle didn’t hear anything bout these “rays” or something and probably had mistook them for Combine, her eyes widen and she quickly jumps out from the window she was lookin in from.-
-The Eagle did hear about someone named Barney around here, that name rang a familiar bell to her, one of the field commanders of the Forgotten during The Uprising long while ago. She soon set out to find this bat man in this City... Bratta suspiciously following her.-
A bat guard sees the look in Eris' eyes, and quickly opens the window, so she won't break it when she jumps out.
Bliston turns briefly, and gives Bratta a look that says "keep an eye on her" before his sister leaves. Bliston turns back to "Erdrik".
Bliston: "It's true that the Vultures are now allied with the Leopards, and all three of the other Ice Hunter tribes have received new leaders fairly recently, so perhaps the tribes allying isn't entirely out of the question. So, King Erdrik, may I ask how you know about this Manta Ray Empire? According to the history books, you passed from old age or illness. I'm guessing you faked your death in order to temporarily relinquish your position as King, and to travel the West Sea?"
Erdrik: "Exactly right. You're the first person that I didn't need to explain this to, King Bliston."
-meanwhile, Eris looks on the meeting with a distant look, she does remember Blistion and Bratta well, but the Forgotten Eagle didn’t hear anything bout these “rays” or something and probably had mistook them for Combine, her eyes widen and she quickly jumps out from the window she was lookin in from.-
-The Eagle did hear about someone named Barney around here, that name rang a familiar bell to her, one of the field commanders of the Forgotten during The Uprising long while ago. She soon set out to find this bat man in this City... Bratta suspiciously following her.-
A bat guard sees the look in Eris' eyes, and quickly opens the window, so she won't break it when she jumps out.
Bliston turns briefly, and gives Bratta a look that says "keep an eye on her" before his sister leaves. Bliston turns back to "Erdrik".
Bliston: "It's true that the Vultures are now allied with the Leopards, and all three of the other Ice Hunter tribes have received new leaders fairly recently, so perhaps the tribes allying isn't entirely out of the question. So, King Erdrik, may I ask how you know about this Manta Ray Empire? According to the history books, you passed from old age or illness. I'm guessing you faked your death in order to temporarily relinquish your position as King, and to travel the West Sea?"
Erdrik: "Exactly right. You're the first person that I didn't need to explain this to, King Bliston."
OOIC: TBH, I forgot what I was going to write here next, and I'm having severe writer's block, so I'll just say that the kings finished their conversation, and Bliston decided to hold off on an alliance with the Eagles until seeing what happens at the Tribal Summit, but stated that he was definitely considering it.
IC: 'Erdrik': "Very well. It was a pleasure meeting you in person, and I'm glad I could verify this information."
'Erdrik' and his eagles walk back to the landing pad.
'Erdrik': "So, where has that Eris gone off to?" TheFirstDecade
A bat guard sees the look in Eris' eyes, and quickly opens the window, so she won't break it when she jumps out.
Bliston turns briefly, and gives Bratta a look that says "keep an eye on her" before his sister leaves. Bliston turns back to "Erdrik".
Bliston: "It's true that the Vultures are now allied with the Leopards, and all three of the other Ice Hunter tribes have received new leaders fairly recently, so perhaps the tribes allying isn't entirely out of the question. So, King Erdrik, may I ask how you know about this Manta Ray Empire? According to the history books, you passed from old age or illness. I'm guessing you faked your death in order to temporarily relinquish your position as King, and to travel the West Sea?"
Erdrik: "Exactly right. You're the first person that I didn't need to explain this to, King Bliston."
OOIC: TBH, I forgot what I was going to write here next, and I'm having severe writer's block, so I'll just say that the kings finished their conversation, and Bliston decided to hold off on an alliance with the Eagles until seeing what happens at the Tribal Summit, but stated that he was definitely considering it.
IC: 'Erdrik': "Very well. It was a pleasure meeting you in person, and I'm glad I could verify this information."
'Erdrik' and his eagles walk back to the landing pad.
'Erdrik': "So, where has that Eris gone off to?" TheFirstDecade
-Meanwhile, Eris was looming around whatever royal palace that Bliston Belonged into, Eris had a hunch that this area held the fated and famous Commander of the Forgotten back in it’s Uprising Days, Bratta, was following close behind her however...-
Eris: “This better be the place where Barney is held in, don’t wanna go waltzing in on there too easily...”
-suddenly ahe’s pinned down-
Bratta: “HUUYAAHH—what the heck are you doing?! What do you want with my Husband?!” -she growls loudly, nearly strangling the Eagle Warrioress, Eris growled and only quickly pushed the Bat woman away, and growled-
Eris: “Husband eh? WELL, he is a legendary commander of the Uprising Days so—“
Bratta: “Don’t you think stealing him from me is a good idea!”
Eris: “What?! I didn’t know you were married to him!”
Bratta: “Yeah and im whooping your butt here and now, so COME HERE~!!!” -she screeches as she pulls out a dagger from hidden sheath in her stockings, Eris rolls her eyes and takes out her signature battle axe and looked unimpressed-
OOIC: TBH, I forgot what I was going to write here next, and I'm having severe writer's block, so I'll just say that the kings finished their conversation, and Bliston decided to hold off on an alliance with the Eagles until seeing what happens at the Tribal Summit, but stated that he was definitely considering it.
IC: 'Erdrik': "Very well. It was a pleasure meeting you in person, and I'm glad I could verify this information."
'Erdrik' and his eagles walk back to the landing pad.
'Erdrik': "So, where has that Eris gone off to?" TheFirstDecade
-Meanwhile, Eris was looming around whatever royal palace that Bliston Belonged into, Eris had a hunch that this area held the fated and famous Commander of the Forgotten back in it’s Uprising Days, Bratta, was following close behind her however...-
Eris: “This better be the place where Barney is held in, don’t wanna go waltzing in on there too easily...”
-suddenly ahe’s pinned down-
Bratta: “HUUYAAHH—what the heck are you doing?! What do you want with my Husband?!” -she growls loudly, nearly strangling the Eagle Warrioress, Eris growled and only quickly pushed the Bat woman away, and growled-
Eris: “Husband eh? WELL, he is a legendary commander of the Uprising Days so—“
Bratta: “Don’t you think stealing him from me is a good idea!”
Eris: “What?! I didn’t know you were married to him!”
Bratta: “Yeah and im whooping your butt here and now, so COME HERE~!!!” -she screeches as she pulls out a dagger from hidden sheath in her stockings, Eris rolls her eyes and takes out her signature battle axe and looked unimpressed-
Eris: “Never bring a dagger to a Axe fight...”
Bat guards call down from atop a wall: "What's going on here, King's sister? Why does one of the Eagles' escorts carry a weapon? Identify yourself, eagle!
