“Well shit, that was a bloodbath out there.” Master Rudon stated as the surviving resistance fighters and the Masters made their way back into the compound. As they made their way to the planning area, a voice filled the room. “Masters, I see you’ve returned safely.”
Standing in the center was an intimidating looking figure, one who had the look of a mixture between a regal white tiger and of a human. This person had no distinguishing traits to discern their gender...which the race whom they hailed –- the Tajin-- had evolved beyond. This was Master Revelus, one of the more distinguished Masters who rarely ever left the Polaria temple.
“Master Revelus, it’s glorious to see you. I’m relieved you made it out of Polaria safely.” Master Krinkus stated as he bowed upon seeing Revelus. This was Master Krinkus’ teacher, the one who took him in as a young Joiuex youngling and taught him the ways, grooming him to be a master himself. It was one of Revelus’ proudest moments when Krinkus was given a seat alongside the masters...though you would have never known it since the Tajin had also evolved beyond simple emotion including showing any hint of their pride. But with Krinkus, Revelus had let some emotion appear on slight occasion. This was not one of them.
“Ah, Master Krinkus. Yes, I and the others are safe.” He stated, as several of the other masters walked up to the table. “Master Donnen had sent us a message of the situation on Laurentia, and we sensed the shift in tide in the council. We were able to evacuate the temple before the Jolli’s influence had hit us.” He added, as the one called Master Donnen (who resembled a polar bear) stepped forward.
“We’re also here.” Another voice said, as all of the masters turned back toward the entrance where the source of the voice was. Standing there were masters Kel Al Kringle and Nooa, also looking like their normal Joieux selves.
“Kringle? Nooa? Where the hell have the both of you been throughout this entire story?!” Krinkus asked in a semi-4th wall breaking way, as Master Nooa brushed off his penguin-like fins.
“Noot, noot noot noot. Noot noot, noot. Noot.” Master Nooa explained, as the other masters seemed to understand right away. “I...I had no idea. I retract my anger.” Master Krinkus said in a somewhat apologetic way.
“Take that back, I know you’re a Jolli scum!” a voice from the outside shouted, as the masters made their way out there. Two of the resistance fighters were going at it, almost getting into a full on brawl in front of the other soldiers there. One of them had accused another, a soldier called Tiny Tim of being a Jolli Lord in disguise. Tiny Tim had argued that he had helped take part in the battle with him, but also stated that he greatly appreciated how civil the soldier was in his accusation...a notion that the Joieux looked at with incredible disdain as if it was one of the most derogatory things that could be said to them.
“What’s all this then?” Master Revelus asked plainly as they made their way to the center of the conflict. They then turned to soldier with an insistent look as they spoke once more. “You there. What is the meaning of this scuffle?”
“That guy there, I know he’s a Jolli!” the soldier insisted, as the masters seemed intrigued by this accusation. “Do you now? And what makes you so sure?” Revelus asked, as the soldier seemed somewhat reluctant at first to say.
“Before we went to Polaria, I...I saw something.” He started, as he looked up and pointing an accusing finger. “I saw him sending a message to Emperor Claus about our arrival! That’s how they knew we were coming...because of him!” He screamed out as the other soldiers gasped.
“That’s quite a serious accusation. Where’s your proof on this?” Master Revelus asked as the soldier pulled out what looked to be a small box. He pushed the button on top as a hologram appeared out of it...a hologram of Tiny Tim.
“My Liege, the Joieux resistance is planning an attack on Polaria.” The hologram of Tiny Tim stated, as a voice answered back...the familiar voice of Niklas Claus. “I see. Excellent, we’ll be able to help them see the light soon.” the voice stated, as hologram-Tiny Tim nodded. “And what of my apprentice?” Claus asked, as hologram-Tiny Tim smiled. “I know not, but one of the resistance fighters that escaped before your ascension to Emperor is now in our Medical Wing. I know he’ll be tempted to speak with the soldier for information.” Tiny Tim explained, as the voice seemed satisfied. “Excellent, I know that he’ll struggle if he tries, and his powers may even go out of control like they did for the Princess.” The voice explained. “Continue your work there, and we’ll have a plan for when they arrive here.” The voice continued, as the hologram Tiny-Tim saluted. “Yes my liege, for peace!” he stated.
Everyone was at a loss for words as the hologram finished. Tiny Tim began to try to explain himself, but his explanation was cut short, as was he. In a surprisingly quick action, Master Revelus pulled out their Cane: an ordinary cane that, when flicked, produced more canes. In equally quick motion, they impaled the soldier with multiple canes, as the soldier lay screaming in agony.
As they cried out, their disguise melted away...revealing a content looking human in a higher Jolli attire (which resembled that of the Jollijieux tribe outfits) that coughed out cinnamon red blood. "The Jolli will free all of you from your fate." the Jolli Lord stated simply as he lay there in agony. Revelus knelt down, whispering something into his ear as the Jolli lord looked horrified, and another Cane impaled him in the head, killing him instantly as he melted into a pool of his own blood.
“Well, one down...I suppose.” Master Kel-Al stated, as the others nodded in agreement.
Doc aka Tiny Tim, a benevolent Jolli Lord by the name of Hol Berrin, was discovered by the resistance and killed by Master Revelus' Cane.
Good job team! That leaves only 2 Jolli lords left, including Emperor Niklas Claus!
Word has reached that construction on the Bellstar is nearing completion. In their haste, the Jolli have lowered the barrier to start sending their team over to get it operational. Now is the time to take to the skies and dispose of the Jolli menace before they have a chance to fire that weapon!
So it's time to enter our Battle Phase!
Watcher, send me your choice for the evening.
Adventurer, a scenario will be coming to you shortly.
And to the remaining Jolli Lords, remember that your power was negated this phase due to the Wheel of Merriment's choice, so just sit tight this phase!
We'll end this phase on 12/14 at 7:30AM PST, or when I've gotten responses from the power roles...either one.
