Syan Ravenshadow walked through the Hall of Antioth; flanked on one
side by his 'military aide' and on another side by a young cross bred
adept.
Syan's crimson eyes peered at the gleaming marble of the halls, covered in paintings, writings and ancient rooms.
"In the name of the Mother." Aldero breathed, Suzaku displayed no emotion but Alderos seemed overcome by the beauty of the great halls,, being the first time he had ever lain eyes upon them.
Syan paid little attention to his entourage as he walked to two large doors at the end of the hallway. Above the doors was the insignia of a crimson raven against a black background: the symbol of Clan Ravenshadow.
Suzaku stepped forward, as did Alderos, as custom demanded, both seized a handle of one of the doors and pulled, opening the doors wide and waiting for their Nightmaster to enter before they themselves stepped through.
The meeting hall was an elevated platform with stairs leading up to eight large chairs, each marked with the symbol of their clan, elevated above them, in the far corner of the room was the emperor's throne and in it was sitting a fox of middle years, fur as crimson as his long cloak and contrasting with the black circlet around his head and black tunic. Above his seat hung no symbol, the elevated throne was enough to proclaim the rank of Lorac, Emperor of the nation of Haldrine.
At Lorac's sides were two red foxes, one dressed in the trappings of a court and the other in a more disciplined and militaristic fashion, Alderos recognized the younger fox as Gadrath, Lorac's son. Custom and protocol forbid them from greeting one another, however.
"Syan Ravenshadow, trusted friend, brother among brothers."
"Lorac, mighty emperor, beloved of the Mother.only your voice could have summoned me."
Syan lowered himself to one knee as Suzaku and Alderos walked to the ornately carved chair with the symbol of Syan's clan engraved on it as Syan rose and was seated in his place.
Minutes later the doors began to open as seven figures, representatives of the clans and positions entered the hall.
First to arrive was Silver Malegos of Clan Frostbane a great friend of Syan and Emperor Lorac, master of Haldrine's navy and guilds A tall, handsome fox dressed in his naval uniform took his seat next to Syan, the symbol of a chill blue serpent curled around a naval ship hung above the door upon which he entered, accompanying him were Naval Commander Icatius and his wife Kyri, a beautiful, silver vixen, dressed in a gown and wearing the token of her wedding; a sapphire carved to resemble a snowflake hanging around her neck in the form of a medallion, nodding respectfully to Syan and the emperor, he took his seat.
Second to arrive was crimson Akaz, military commander and head of the nation's infantry, ruler of Clan Flameblade, symbolized by a dagger against a crimson fire. Akaz was weaponless today, flanked by his bodyguards only, an accord all of the Clan leaders had agreed to, searched by Lorac's elite guard, which was the only unit all of them trusted.
Black Corro was not to be outdone, entering with his escort, the master of subterfuge, stealth and assassination, he was the one none of the other leaders trusted. To ally with this black viper who wore the symbol of a tiny black serpent wrapped around the figure of a huge wolf against a black background, was to hold a dagger to your breast and feel its cut when you could least afford it.
Gray Korel entered next with a small entourage. The head of the treasury, libraries and businesses of the city, one could name the grays businessmen and intendants. Whenever Korel looked at something, one could expect the steel eyes that resembled the coins he loved, were calculating the worth of whatever he saw. To say the grays were useless would have been unfair, however, Clan Silverdawn still bred mighty warriors and fighters. Korel's symbol was that of a silver sun against a golden background.
Golden Rashas, the senator and head of the political senate wore no symbol, commanded no clan, cold and calculating, golds were known for their intolerance and scorning of others. Often senators or religious leaders (Such as Syan himself,) The senate was a group rather then a clan,
Last to arrive was the alabaster form of Kharis Swiftflight, the one female among them. Kharis's Starfall clan was renowned for producing amazing archers and skills. Answering to Kharis rather then the military, the clan symbol were two silver arrows crossed of a blue background.
One seat remained empty for the treacherous clan leader who would fill it had been dead many years. Once the clan leaders (And one senate leader.) Had arrived, the meeting began. Ok, I cut it off a bit short.I'll have more up soon as possible, I promise!
Syan's crimson eyes peered at the gleaming marble of the halls, covered in paintings, writings and ancient rooms.
"In the name of the Mother." Aldero breathed, Suzaku displayed no emotion but Alderos seemed overcome by the beauty of the great halls,, being the first time he had ever lain eyes upon them.
Syan paid little attention to his entourage as he walked to two large doors at the end of the hallway. Above the doors was the insignia of a crimson raven against a black background: the symbol of Clan Ravenshadow.
Suzaku stepped forward, as did Alderos, as custom demanded, both seized a handle of one of the doors and pulled, opening the doors wide and waiting for their Nightmaster to enter before they themselves stepped through.
The meeting hall was an elevated platform with stairs leading up to eight large chairs, each marked with the symbol of their clan, elevated above them, in the far corner of the room was the emperor's throne and in it was sitting a fox of middle years, fur as crimson as his long cloak and contrasting with the black circlet around his head and black tunic. Above his seat hung no symbol, the elevated throne was enough to proclaim the rank of Lorac, Emperor of the nation of Haldrine.
At Lorac's sides were two red foxes, one dressed in the trappings of a court and the other in a more disciplined and militaristic fashion, Alderos recognized the younger fox as Gadrath, Lorac's son. Custom and protocol forbid them from greeting one another, however.
"Syan Ravenshadow, trusted friend, brother among brothers."
"Lorac, mighty emperor, beloved of the Mother.only your voice could have summoned me."
Syan lowered himself to one knee as Suzaku and Alderos walked to the ornately carved chair with the symbol of Syan's clan engraved on it as Syan rose and was seated in his place.
Minutes later the doors began to open as seven figures, representatives of the clans and positions entered the hall.
First to arrive was Silver Malegos of Clan Frostbane a great friend of Syan and Emperor Lorac, master of Haldrine's navy and guilds A tall, handsome fox dressed in his naval uniform took his seat next to Syan, the symbol of a chill blue serpent curled around a naval ship hung above the door upon which he entered, accompanying him were Naval Commander Icatius and his wife Kyri, a beautiful, silver vixen, dressed in a gown and wearing the token of her wedding; a sapphire carved to resemble a snowflake hanging around her neck in the form of a medallion, nodding respectfully to Syan and the emperor, he took his seat.
Second to arrive was crimson Akaz, military commander and head of the nation's infantry, ruler of Clan Flameblade, symbolized by a dagger against a crimson fire. Akaz was weaponless today, flanked by his bodyguards only, an accord all of the Clan leaders had agreed to, searched by Lorac's elite guard, which was the only unit all of them trusted.
Black Corro was not to be outdone, entering with his escort, the master of subterfuge, stealth and assassination, he was the one none of the other leaders trusted. To ally with this black viper who wore the symbol of a tiny black serpent wrapped around the figure of a huge wolf against a black background, was to hold a dagger to your breast and feel its cut when you could least afford it.
Gray Korel entered next with a small entourage. The head of the treasury, libraries and businesses of the city, one could name the grays businessmen and intendants. Whenever Korel looked at something, one could expect the steel eyes that resembled the coins he loved, were calculating the worth of whatever he saw. To say the grays were useless would have been unfair, however, Clan Silverdawn still bred mighty warriors and fighters. Korel's symbol was that of a silver sun against a golden background.
Golden Rashas, the senator and head of the political senate wore no symbol, commanded no clan, cold and calculating, golds were known for their intolerance and scorning of others. Often senators or religious leaders (Such as Syan himself,) The senate was a group rather then a clan,
Last to arrive was the alabaster form of Kharis Swiftflight, the one female among them. Kharis's Starfall clan was renowned for producing amazing archers and skills. Answering to Kharis rather then the military, the clan symbol were two silver arrows crossed of a blue background.
One seat remained empty for the treacherous clan leader who would fill it had been dead many years. Once the clan leaders (And one senate leader.) Had arrived, the meeting began. Ok, I cut it off a bit short.I'll have more up soon as possible, I promise!