More and more I begin to see the folly of those around me. It seems that even my friends and allies criticize my tactics. Therefore, I withdraw, to guard the gate of my beloved country. Whether there is a threat or not, I leave you to debate. Farewell, my friends, and those of you who used to be my friends.

eruheran
This is so much fun...

Well, those with whom I take counsel had given me notice that Eruheran was really just in the business of seeing if he could get the Alliance to help him guard his precious lands and his precious queen. When he refused to harbor the rings we knew for sure that his goal was entirely self-serving, and therefore only a ruin to our reputation. We are an honorable alliance who would seek honorable relations with all, even those who have fallen under the swoon of the Dark Admin.

As to you Jaynin, your wisdom, if so it could be called, is well presented, and I should say it is the greatest tragedy that you were lost to us, for your rebellious spirit might have kindled ours mightily. To be sure, you are an honorable foe, one not seen in Middle-earth, for you are above deceit and above the haranguing that has been prevalent in this debate.

As a quick side note, Sir Eruheran, it was you who first called the Lady Shawn a princess, due to her relation to me.

I'm pretty sure that was me, not Eruheran.

And I'm offended, Eruheran, that I was not on your list of neutral Moderators.

I thought you made the initial statement, Jonathan, and Eruheran expounded on it... But I could be wrong... It wouldn't be the first time.

It seems that I have been deserted, by my own friends and kin. I have no choice. Though I may be falling for a lie, I shall leave my position of rebellion, humbly entreating the good Lady Esmeralda to receive me again into the lawful ranks of Moderators.

eruheran

Welcome back to the land of the living. May we all work together for the good of this forum. * extends hand and bows *

I thank you much for your gracious welcome, Sir Emeth. *kneels*
eruheran

That was... sudden.

*claps* I knew you'd come to your senses, Eruheran

Jonathan the Gardner: can anything be as sudden as the desertion of my closest allies and friends? The Lauser Coalition have offered me protection of my land; that is all I wish for.

eruheran

No! Eruheran, the valiant. You are weak of mind, that you would change your position so suddenly and without good reason. And Jaynin, I, too, was there in that barren snow land. A rising threat, just me in my castle, with un-breached walls. I was beginning to make headway in destroying the dark Lord when the great Buzz locked us out of the world. I can do this, along with my friends. We are powerful, and, uh, we possess great power. Fear me in all of my might!

As a neutral observer, I saw no desertion.

I would be offended, except for Eruheran's atrocious spelling.

In that case, I can only assume that you have fallen prey to a terrible madness.

*claps enthusiastically* Well said and wisely said, my Lady Jaynin. If the rebels are wise, they will heed your words.

Lord Elanhil, I too was in that snowy land, and saw the trouble with which you faced my leader, and could not win against his might.

Remember, the sword held in deference to another is the strongest sword of all.

Welcome back to the side of good, my Lord Eruheran. *curtsies*

As a neutral observer, I must note that Eruheran's sudden change of allegiance and the odd behavior that accompanied it do not reflect favorably on his current side of choice.

Though I am nearly persuaded by your words, Lady Jaynin, I cannot abandon my brother and join your ranks, for that would be the worst kind of treachery. Though my side continues to bicker with one another while yours stands firm, I cannot leave my only family behind.

However, Lord Reiyen, I know you to be in error. You have been bewitched by your ring, and consider it far too precious. I beseech you; turn away from it and do not use it, even if you cannot dispose of it.

Don't you see the prisoners? Don't you see the pain? Even now in the land of Facebook is the good Lord Varon Banished from this fair forum. The dark Lord refuses to activate his account again. All he wishes is to visit the city of Weekly Goals, not harm you.

Princess, your situation grieves me, and I cannot ask you to do otherwise than you have stated. I can only watch the bickering of your side in grief, hoping that more will realize that I speak the truth, that I have only ever spoken truth.

You cannot stand, the forums entrusted to you will not flourish unless you have a strong leader to keep you organized. Let go of your fears, and your petty distrust and return to those you once believed in.

I also have noticed the rebels' bickering. A house divided cannot stand. Your fall has already begun. Will you quicken it by inner disagreements?

As one of the ring-less I would but ask, what hath our Lord Emeth done to make yee angry? His name evokes but what he is; a truth seeker. And how can a seeker of truth be a Dark Lord? The truth is found only in the light.

Can we not have peace? I fear for the land I post in. What will happen if all goes astray? And, as spoken of by Gandalf, if any of yee destroy him you call the Dark Lord, will yee not but take his place? Then yet another, perhaps, crueler, lord shall rule over us. What gain is there in that?
Friends, for that is which you are to me, let us lay aside our bickering. Peace is profited by all but those who desire war. And war may yet be the end of us all.

For as it has been said; this land does not belong to on user, but to all. Let it be known that the Free Peoples of Holy Worlds shall not be silent in this. We demand to be heard and to be offer a choice. Such as it was offered to Adam and Eve.
If you please, Sir Reiyen (or who'ere be thine leader) bring forth your demands that we may judge and choose our doom as yee call it. And you, good Marcher Lords who serve, bring forth thine own offer. Then shall we chose.
And if we perish. We perish.

(We refers to me alone, hehe)
BTW, this is totally fun!

I figured as much. Eruheran was only after the protection of his lands. I need not stand by him while he makes enemies of those who once might have mitigated between our causes.

But mitigation is impossible. The Dark Admin has attempted to master us through his ring, but in his foolishness some of us, Griffin and Elanhil, my brothers, have preserved our rings, and our sister and ally among the Yellow People, Princess, has done likewise. We will not be bound to his will by his rings, for they are our rings now. Our precious rings... we must guard them... not let anyone steal them from us...

If you would come before me with these grievances, I would be capable of amending the wrongs done to you by the evil god digitoki, and aid you in your wars against him. Only I have the power to defend you.

And what have you done with the power? You have abused it! Used it to make snow! And I am cutting this post short to go eat breakfast...

I am currently in the process of reconstructing the entire forum. The snow will be gone, everything will be upgraded, and there will be several new features, including a revamping of the chat box.

This is the gift I give you. Even to the rebellion.

Dig. . . itoky? Bwhahahaha!

I can't wait to see the new chat box changes!

I can't wait to see how EVERYTHING changes.

Whoo this is exciting news! Can't wait to see it Jay!

*watches the entire rebellion fall apart as everyone becomes what they truly are again... crazy fantasy writers addicted to the chat box*



And now, a musical interlude. Er... poetical interlude.

Board of the Rings

One ring to bring them all
One ring to find them
One ring to rule them all
And on the forums bind them.

One ring engraved in red
One ring of power
One ring by which we’re lead
By the Dark Lord Lauser

Five for the editors, who by their spell check dwell,
Twelve for the Marcher Lords,
Which have the greatest power
Seventeen for the HRM
And Fourteen for the Moderators

One ring shining red like blood
One ring turning friends to strangers
One ring corrupts the one admin
Power in hand, his face changes.

One admin to rule them all...
One admin to find them
One admin to bring them all
and on the internet bind them.
On the site of Holy Worlds...
Where the endless snow falls...

One council made to keep them safe
Four allies of the dark lord
Two rings lost unto the dark
Two powers unallied

She who close her council keeps
Who’s power can’t be bought
Who stands in shadow, waiting still
Before her time unsought

He who with long monologues
And evil laughter dooms
Bringing fear to the side of light
Predicts disaster looms


She who’s loyalty is sworn
Despite dark rings of power
Who sees the end, yet stubborn still
Will stand beside Lord Lauser

He who has yet to speak
Who waits in realms unknown
His loyalty who will dare to seek?
In fear of great deeds he’s done.

These four allied, the Council firm
It is they who hold the power
Alas, it seems that two are lost
And two cannot be ours.

The alliance of the moderators
The order of the green
Stand firm against the darkness
Their power is to clean

The order of the editors
The brightest star of all
So brightly blue and valiant
With them we cannot fall

Ten and seven HRM
Against the dark will lead them
Ten and two, the Marcher Lords,
How many yet will join them?

One ring to rule them all
One lord enthroned in power
One to govern all the board
With his minions beside him

One ring engraved in red
One council sworn to service
One forum board fighting to survive
One final ultimatum

Resistance is futile…

Vanya, that was brilliant. I've read the entire thread so I get it all. . . brilliant.

You may inform Lord Varon that already mighty forces have been put into action to recover his lost account. If he will contact us he will find out all he needs to know to be readmitted into this pleasant land.

And it can go on record that Jay had nothing to do with that, other than solve the problem. I did.

Elanhil and I just got in from a battle to determine the fate of Holy Worlds. Unfortunately, his double pistols proved too much for me, and the rebellion triumphed. For now. =)

eruheran

I appreciated your line on Editors

Hehe! Yup! That's me for ya! Except it would have been more appropriate for a sci-fi forum than a fantasy forum though. But still! I won! And he had a SHOTGUN!

So. . . obviously this is from the tale end of the discussion on Varon's promotion thread.


Party pooper. *whispers* Do you perhaps think she intends to enslave thee to one thread? The horror!

The green thread... It sounds very Myst. That could be a cool term to add to some work.

Evening! Look! Another person who seems to know what is meant by Myst.

Our dear Airianna is simply referring to the rebels attempt to destroy the proper function of the forum by directing every thread off topic.

Poor Katie, you've now implicated yourself in the crime by defending me.

They do not want for us to grow too strong, so they keep us contained in one thread. And in that thread they keep a wary eye on our every move.

It seems to me the rebels wish to rid Holy Worlds of all order. At which point I begin to wonder who the REAL Dark Lord is.

I have witnessed forum rebellions. They are painful things. Many an upright member had been subtly ousted by the actions of the treacherous. Let it not be so here!