Board Thread:Fun and Games Forum/@comment-24510587-20160105194819/@comment-26355186-20160223175350

After roughly an hour, Gholsis returned to the throne room. Behind him, another Captain followed. But the Captain was not a member of the Storms. His armour was painted in a bright orange, and his cloak was similarly coloured. His ornaments also signified that he was a Baron. Slowly approaching the Kell, who was silently watching, the Baron lowered his head to show his respect before speaking.

"Here we are then, Kell of Storms. You wished to speak with me."

"Indeed so, Baron. I would like to discuss the future of your House. I am sure that what I am about to-"

"I know what you intend, Neiksis. Your House is crumbling, and so is mine, each in their own way. And you think that we can combine our Houses, to conquer the Great Machine."

"Exactly so, dear Baron. But what do you really think? If I were to attempt to combine my House with yours, would I have you on my side?"

"You would have me at your side at all times. Our views on this matter does not differ in the slightest."

"Then prove it to me. Prove that you are ready to be the first to cast off the chains of your House and take up the banner of the Storms. Gholsis!"

Upon his name being mentioned by the Kell, the Kell's Guard Captain left the room, only to return a few minutes later, dragging a Vandal clad in orange behind him. The Fallen warrior had his arms chained, and could only try to kick with his legs to attempt to break free of the Captain's grip. It was no use however, as Gholsis maintained his grip and threw the Vandal across the floor, landing him between Neiksis and the Baron.

"We found this Vandal sabotaging our Skiffs, and we believe he arrived here with you. Do you recognise him?"

The Baron looked at the Vandal with contempt, his hand reaching for his Shock Blade. He didn't answer Neiksis' question. Instead, he looked as if he was begging to execute the Vandal.

"He is a good friend of yours, yes?"

"Not any longer, Kell."

"I see. Very well then. Show me your true loyalty."

In one swift motion, the Baron drew his Shock Blade, sped up to the kneeling Vandal and swiped the sword across his throat. The Vandal fell to the floor, Ether flooding out of the wound. The Baron then slammed his sword into the Vandal's chest, causing even more Ether to spew out. The Vandal quickly died. "Good. Very good. You have done well, Baron. Now, cast off your cloak and take up our banner. You are now a Baron of Storms, Kahniss.