Noxsim Part 1
Prologue
In which we learn of a nefarious unnamed plot. And the people behind it.
The room was dark, lit only by a single candle sitting in the middle of a large circular table shaped to resemble a clockwork gear. At the table sat three people, each flanked by a pair of guards, but one stood out among the rest. He was a large man at the sides but not at the ends, his features were masked by the darkness around him. He sat at the largest and grandest of the chairs, its body carved with intricate patterns of soldiers in combat surrounded by giant machinations of metal and steam, and as it sat there the figures moved about of their own accord. This man was obviously the leader. He spoke.
"All is going according to my plan, our enemies are becoming weak and soon we will control everything."
"But what about this nuisance 'Jia-cow-mow'. He seems to be catching on to our scheme." Said another man. This one spoke with an Arabian accent and boasted four arms and a girth to rival the first man's. His skin was blue and traced with intricate patterns, and the top of his head was on fire.
"But nothing Sawu! Giacomo is naught but a fly compared to our might. And if he gets too annoying I will crush him under my boot." At this the first man leaned forward to emphasize his point. As he did the light from the candle caught his face for the briefest of moments and his features became clear. He looked to be no more than forty but what little hair he had was grey. He had a moustache that ended just short of his ears. He wore a coat of sapphire blue which was adorned with medals and other trinkets of war. Once he was sure that everyone had gotten his point he sat back down again. "Now, how soon can we mobilize our troops?"
"As soon as you are ready, my Doge." Said Sawu.
"Our followers are ready to convert all who are willing..." said the third man. He was dressed in the robes of a priest, his eyes were glowing and he seemed to be in some sort of trance. "...and to smite those who are not!" he finished.
"Then we shall move our troops immediately, return to your empires and instruct your armies to move out. That is all." Commanded the Doge. And with that the other two men left the room and boarded their respective transports, Sawu left in a swirling wind and the priest left in a floating shrine.
Once the Doge was sure he wasn't being spied on, he pulled a small device from his pocket and turned it on. A figure was projected in to empty space in front of the Doge and began to speak.
"Is everything going according to plan." The figure said. This man was wearing a cloak with a hood that hid all of his body and had two spheres orbiting around him. One was a bright as the sun itself while the other was so dark that any light seemed to fall into it. Yet as they revolved the bright sphere did not even cut though the darkness that concealed the unnamed figure's face.
"Yes sir. As you instructed." Replied the Doge.
"Good. If all goes well I might grant you your wish."
"Yes sir! Thank you sir!"
And with that the mysterious figure disappeared.
How was that for a prologue. I know it's short but i will make up for it in the next chapter. Please review as i could use some constructive criticism. Flames are welcome as it will help me sort out the trolls from the nice people.