The Sound of War: The Song of the Eagle

by Ginkel-Weigel, Patrick

  but the Eagle by Artos - pursued King Rug,

  They fought at the Bay of fire - slew him until Orannis,

  Now there is no gripping more - Darcos wide Beach,

  now BB´s is the Eagle, now it is his country".

  The coronation society listens to the choir of the Court. The inhabitants of the city does this as well on the streets. And people tune in the song of the Eagle. Every child can the 6 stanzas describe alone the conquests of Orannis Laarus, the founder of the Empire. And it's been muted as the choir.

  "Luniver I from the House of Laarus. As a boy and Prince of Artos, you did bow down before me, the people and the sky. Now rise as a man and as emperor. As the protector of the Empire. Long live"the Emperor! Slowly and deliberately raises new emperor after master of ceremonies Budeweijn Janis has set him the Ruby Crown of Empire. The people applaud, the crowd roars.

  A new age has begun. The reign of the young eagle. The era of world I, Emperor and Emperor of Artos.

  Chapter 10 - blood of my blood

  The night is dark, but the sky clear. The star the way White Lord DoRina and his Entourage after Artoshall. Maris DoRina is resting with his men. In the vastness of the Artos. Animal sounds echo through the night as they warm themselves by the fire. The death of the Emperor and the crowning of world they know nothing. They encounter hardly a soul on the streets in the far reaches of the Empire. And if you don't talk.

  Lord DoRina and his men have been exhausted. The crossing from Conreba to Toranga was very tough. The nights were short and choppy. The days long and exhausting. The delegation of the Emperor enjoys the quiet night under the trees of the Empire.

  "Do you think the Emperor is satisfied with the result Lord DoRina" - one of the men asks. "The emperor will do nothing what had he not already". "You mean he will conquer Conreba"? "When it comes to the Emperor, conquering the entire world is". "Conreba will be hard to take" -another soldier speaks. DoRina is silent and stares into the fire. He knows that the young man has right. Conreba is ungrateful. A small island, well protected hard to engage. Thousands of men will be killed rather the Veste Nordermeer falls. But the cunning Lord knows how to calm the men.

  "Maybe we have to not capture Conreba. Maros maybe not. If Sparos, Laronien and Aeris fall, everything changes. Conreba stands alone, it will turn out. Or we starve it. And Maros, bent, Falus and provinces Jupita therefore should worry. It would take only a small spark and men hunt Atolla into the sea". "I hope you're right" - said the soldier.

  However, Maris DoRina's restless sleeping that night. He expects firmly so that there will be war. He also saw as the stars of the sky fell. He considers it a divine sign. But he can't say something like that. Religions are prohibited in the Empire for centuries. All deities and cults were banned from the provinces of the Empire. Few go to the ancient religions still in secret. And this is a high risk. Prison sentences are not uncommon. Public religious beliefs can follow even the death penalty.

  As the first rays of Sun through the darkness of night break, Lord DoRina scares up the men. "Stands on her lazy dogs. Today we reach home. We cross the Oricon and ride directly to Artoshall. Hurry up"your lazy bags! The Emperor paid for BB´s sleep you"! The men hurry. None of them would disobey the order of Lord DoRinas. You put out the fire, pack their belongings and swing on their horses.

  At lightning speed, they ride gold shiny areas of the province over the, they are still so tired. And with each step, they are approaching the Oricon. The big river which runs through the province of Artos deep. He is long and powerful. In narrow places he is still on the 200 meters wide. Lord DoRina will translate with his soldiers at Radis bridge. 200 meters hard, massive wood grant them a safe crossing. An impressive feat of engineering of the Empire. For over 60 years, she defies wind and weather. It is a legacy Varlons II. grandfather and a monument of Imperial superiority.

  The Ambassador of the Emperor the Palace is approaching with great strides. However, about five miles from Wissembourg are the men picked up shaft of the emperor by a rider and encircled. It is headed by the head of the Imperial Bodyguard SER Sandree.

  "Hold on" - SER Sandree calls. "Who you are"? SER Sandree does not recognize Lord DoRina. He wears his hood deep in the face drawn. And his men were from the outset in ordinary clothes on the road, as they were on a secret mission. The Lord reveals his hood and reveals his identity to SER Sandree.

  "Lord Maris DoRina. Ambassador of Emperor Varlon II... I not so far out here would have you guessed SER Sandree. What are you doing here". "Are you on the way to Artoshall Lord DoRina"? "Sure". "Then riding next to me. There is much to report".

  SER Sandree and his men ride again and again for the estates around Artoshall. Looking for the assassin, to conspirators, groups suspicious. Can looking after anyone they set out for the murder of the emperor. But now they guide Lord DoRina after Artoshall.

  "You were a long way your Lordship". "Yes, indeed. The wind was against us on our journey home. And also the way land was extremely difficult. I need to speak to the Emperor". "You should know something Lord DoRina, there are new developments". "What does your ser Sandree"? "Emperor Varlon II is dead. He was murdered within his Chambers". 'You want to take me on the arm'! "About to do any jokes. He was stabbed a few days ago". "Was the new emperor already crowned"? 'Yes. Long live"Luniver Emperor, Emperor of Artos. "Luniver I.? Where is Beron"? "Beron's Maros. "And there's no sign of life from him for weeks."

  Lord Maris DoRina is shocked. He has not reckoned with such news. He would have certainly preferred the moderate Beron would have taken over the throne. The Bajao stands for peace. What Luniver stands for, besides music and extravagant sexual messy nobody knows. Apart from the Lords Grahm and Cruxas.

  The captain of the Imperial Guard and the Ambassador arrive together at the Palace Artoshall. It is cool and quiet in the throne room of the emperor. The large doors to the Hall of the emperor will open with a loud Squeak. Maris DoRina enters the room which is fully designed and lined with marble. His face is lit up by the mighty white fires of fire baskets. With straight speed he runs on the throne of the emperor. A spokesman for logs on the Ambassador. On the side of the Emperor, Lord Grahm and Lord Cruxas sit as a permanent consultant.

  "Lord Maris DoRina. Top diplomat of your father Emperor Varlon II. "." It is not necessary that you him me presents. I know Lord DoRina. And like my father, so I've always respected him." "My master, greetings". "I greet you as Lord DoRina". "I'm taking Luniver Emperor, customer from Conreba. We told you about my mission".

  Lord Grahm whispers something to the emperor. "Of course Lord Manjunatha. I know that you were on Conreba to bribe Prince Badoz". "And the Prince has refused to join the Empire". "Well, it doesn't matter more Lord DoRina. We have found other allies that will drive a wedge in the Union". "Well, that's good to hear. "And who are our new friends". "No one has said anything about able Lord DoRina. Your journey was certainly long and arduous. You should you rest'. The new emperor has found a place for Lord DoRina in his empire. He leaves deliberately out to him. And that is the clever diplomats never hidden.

  As the night falls Lord DoRina meets again with SER Sandree. He hoped that new knowledge from him. Under the cover of darkness, they meet in a guest house outside the Palace. In the "Black boar" , they sit in a corner. You can enjoy fresh ham and cheese. You can enjoy fresh beer and anonymity. But their meeting not hidden remains a Jampir. A Whisperer by Lord Grahm. Jampir has the eye of an eagle, the nose of a bear and a wild dog ears. No secret remains long hidden him.

  "Ser Sandree, what happened at the Court since the death of the Emperor"? "What exactly does your Lord DoRina"? "Something's wrong, you know that very well. The new emperor closes me. She seems like he hear only on Lord Grahm and Lord Cruxas". "Now, Varlon II is dead. Before he died, he chose a peaceful way. Beron is a prisoner of Atollas. The Emperor wanted to swap a Tauros against his son". "And you believe certain powers would not let that happen"? "The murder of the Emperor leaves a few inconsistenc
ies. "And nobody has interest to clear this up." "Ser Sandree are dangerous" watch your thoughts.

  Jampir overheard the Returning Lord and the captain. With all his skills, he peers out the two. And as soon as he heard enough, he is on the way to the Palace. The Tower of the Eastern Citadel. To the Chambers of Lord Grahms. It knocks on the door and the Security Minister speaks - "enter".

  "My Lord, I got news for you". "What's new? Say Jampir". "Just saw SER Sandree and Lord DoRina at the black boar Inn. I overheard the two". "And, what was there to talk about between the two"? "Ser Sandree suspected a conspiracy from the inside behind the murder of the Emperor". "And Lord Manjunatha"? "The Lord was covered with his thoughts". "Good Jampir. Very well, now go and keep eyes and ears for me further."

  While Lord Grahm puts a noose around the necks of the rebels, the preparations in White Hall are underway. The Kings of the Union continue to sit together in large round and the first plans.

  The kingdoms of the Union are very different. Conreba about has only 6,000 men that it can call to arms. But it is around 320 ships. Maros has currently 18,000 men under arms. The army of Ryo has 22,000 men, Jahro 26.000. Sparos has by far the most men. RaVoN includes 135,000 soldiers. Laronias army takes 100,000 men. Aeris has United around 55,000 soldiers.

  The Union of the free kingdoms United 362.000 man in their army. The Empire is vastly superior. About 1,300,000 imperialist warriors are. Numerically, it is far superior to the Empire. And that alone will decide the war. The only question is how big the price will be the Empire for his conquests must pay.

  "Let's get nothing before values Highnesses. We are numerically inferior the Empire. When the emperor sent his troops, he smashes our armies before we can put ourselves in the position" - Baldus Wenda, King of Ryo announced. "Like his King Baldus. But the Empire is large. The paths are wide. If we sent our troops, we play with the army of the Emperor cat and mouse"- noticed Emor Badoz.

  King Doria says quite clearly out there. "Open field, man against man, we will lose. So we must make us more skillfully. Cunning to be." "You want you fighting Doria Doraine escape" -oleanders asks the King of Laronia. "If you're longing to die, then but the vanguard with your beasts oleanders, is Dragon Heart" - Randy Canardis speaks. "Perhaps we must not open fight. Perhaps, we have other options" -Atolla Janda can be announced.

  "How do you think the Atolla? Let us partake of your plans' - RaVoN, King of Sparos. speaks "I have one hostage on Castle Sternenthal". "A hostage can be so important who" -Baldus Walker asks. "Beron Laarus, Prince of Artos. "And I'm expecting a child by him." "That's impossible! Why you say that only now. This changes everything"- King Orleander screams.

  "We can Beron hostage use to expel the Emperor from the free lands" - King Ravon says. But Randy Canardis noticed - "how to do that? We release Beron and the Emperor holds on a piece of paper? You are if you think that"fools. "Know the Emperor that his son you started" - asks Doria Doraine. "No, not yet. But I will it soon tell him'.

  The mood of the Kings improving. You have hope and see a ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. A chance not to have believed. Only one sees no advantage in Berons captivity. Oleanders Arelis, King of Aeris. "The Prince ye is a trump up our sleeve. You are all fools. He is the perfect pretext for the emperor to start a war of conquest. What you know about that promise? A non-aggression pact which the emperor would break anyway? The he gives each province the freedom? No, live or die. These are the options". "You're a real mood killer oleanders. What's your plan' -Atolla Janda asks.

  And the King looks with a serious face in the round. Full fury and frenzy, for him there can be no peace. "Arax, Dahl, the islands of the claw". "What about it? You want to get barbarians and mercenaries in our armies. You are a fool. Mercenary fighting for gold, not for freedom" -King Ravon noticed. "Mercenaries have a clear goal in mind, a motivation. You will find no better fighters than the sword master by Arax".

  But the upcoming war against the Empire is not the only one dealing with the Court of the King in Sparos. The murder of the riding trainer Nándor alarmed people in the Palace. Ravons consultant assume that it was an assassin of the emperor. Nándor is as a hero celebrated turned of the assassins opposed. But that's not the truth.

  The family of the King sits at breakfast. But the Princess Gets a bite down. Presented dishes are so delicious, Sewen can just at the sight of Nandors body think. "Child, you have to eat something" - Queen Talwen says to her. "Oh, well I'm your child back? Recently, I should be still a woman, Queen, be the mother of an empire. "And now you're calling me again your child?" "Enough Sewen. He was just your instructors' -King Ravon said angrily. "I know who killed Ahmed, my King. It was this guy from Conreba. This & VOC" -she answered him.

  Elvon notes on "Nandor died because he was an assassin. An assassin of the emperor. You know that have gathered the Kings here. It leave it, sister. Nándor is dead'. Sewen come the tears. You simply stand up and runs in their Tower. The King and his wife throw up accusatory glances.

  Prince Beron has very different concerns. He's tied up on a ship of the death dealers reen. Their journey takes them to Arax. The Araxianer are Reens best customers. He sold slaves to them. Slaves who serve only one purpose. To die. Because Araxianer train gun fight only under real-world conditions. With sharp weapons. On life and death.

  The great sea is restless. The red waves break up and the rain falls heavily from the sky. The ship vary. It creaks at every nook and corner. It is an old ship. And yet it has mastered countless crossings. However, Beron not alone sits below deck in chains. Reen has 55 men on board. The Araxianer can be no cost to this luxury. 6 gold coins per man and 10 gold stars package for the crossing. 6 gold coins worth a life on Arax. No matter if Prince, Lord, blacksmith, or beggar-man.

  While the Typhoon over the great sea reen comes down to check on the slaves. In schwappende water robs them some air to breathe. "Do not be afraid of men. Soon, you're relieved of your suffering. But I promise you one. Tonight is"not the night where you will die. "Reen, come to me". "What are you young. Are "afraid to die. "Don't you know I'm green". "And it is also equal to you me fool". "I'm son of Varlon II, Imperator of Artos, Beron Laarus". "What, you?" Screw the wall yet. Well, then I turn the ship time and we're going to Artos. Or less"?

  "Believe me or not. "But if I tell you the truth, I'm your way to eternal wealth". "Already possible smaller. But as I see it, we sail for Arax. Prince or not. This ship will create on Arax". Of the slave traders seems not to believe Beron. But why also? The men he caught would tell everything to escape from her captivity.

  As breaks in the morning the Sun through the clouds and the light illuminated the water, the Lake is quiet again. You would think almost peacefully. Reen is from one of his men on the deck bring Beron. He looks out on the wide red water while Beron is pushed to his side. "The sea is my boy like a hideous woman. When she is calm, she kisses you. Then you heat the rays of the Sun as the mighty bosom of a beautiful woman.

  Then, you can catch fish. You feeds you like a woman cooking on the stove for you. But when she's angry, she proposes to itself. Wild and powerful. Completely irrational and vindictive. And yet I love them, this bitch of a Lake ". "Whatever you tell me to green"? "Maybe nothing, maybe everything." Perhaps I've got sunstroke. Yesterday, you said you were the son of the emperor. "You stay here boy"?

  "I do that reen". "Well, if that were true, you're not the Prince of Artos". "I do not understand. Perhaps you have"law with a sunstroke. "Varlon II. is my boy dead. A few days ago stabbed to death has been in its own chambers". "That's not true!" "The customer just quickly spread in the Kingdom. I guess that makes you now Emperor Prince Beron,". "I must return to Artos. Please"! "You may ask as long as you want. This ship will create in Arax. But it is conceivable that you not as training meat of the Araxianer ends. Who knows, maybe you make me really rich like a King". "Most of the Kings have not a gold coin. But only the gold of the population". "And? What's the difference"?

  "& VOC, step right
up". 'Yes my King'. & Faces the powerful throne of the King in White Hall. Lord Barbon has invited him to report. "How well off you know with horses and in the Equitation"? "Well, I think I was already riding before I could run my King. "And with nothing I know so well as with horses". "Come on, then he will be now our new instructor". Lord Barbon affiliated interjects - "my King, should be responsible for everything he regards the stables of your family horses. Not only teachers but also stable master". "Yes, Yes, my goodness." Then Mr. of the stable, stable master, Horse Whisperer, whatever. From now on, you are responsible for the stable of my horses. "And let's not back cut throat you like this Nándor". "To command my King '.

  Sewen attends Adamirs appointment. She is agree with the choice of her father at all. But keeps you covered as RaVoN speaks his words. First & pay a visit summer arrow. The majestic JayDee-Ross is relaxed in his box. Summer arrow forward each time when he sees &.

  "Hello my friend." Well, did you miss me"? "I have good news summer arrow. King Ravon, has just appointed me his equerry. In other words, we see you now even more often. Do you like that"? "Yes, you like it". With a smile on his face & summer arrow caresses snout. Then he hears a woman's voice. It is the voice of the Princess.

  "You have done it, Conrebe. You have misled my father. "But you don't fool me". "I have deceived nobody Princess Sewen,". "I know that you knew to Nandors secret. Not denies it. You defiled"not even. "You want to know the truth Princess?" Or are you looking for someone to blame for his death only". "Speak the truth of stranger". "I saw and heard you here in the stall. How you loved you and your instructor. And it was clear to me the Nandor it would die. "But my hand, brought him certainly not death." "Oh, Yes, I know it and you will pay for it." "If you are looking for hands with blood, then look on your own Princess Sewen".