[center][h1][color=Blue]The Citadel's Tower[indent]0600 hours[indent]Monday[/indent][/indent][/color][/h1][/center]


Gregory was a tall human. Around 2.3 meters exactly with long white hair , showing his age. His toned muscles could be seen as he didn't wore an armor like the rest of the Templar but wore a thin black vest and a white shirt on him and trousers that had mud on them. If one could guess , he traveled all night to come here. Big dark circles gathered around his eyes , yet another sign that he didn't sleep all night. His face didn't betrayed no emotion at all , as if nothing happened. Gregory looked outside his window at the people that were brought by his Holy Templar. A small look of disgust showed on his face for a second and then was gone , when the Magi were brought in.

His office was a big room , full of books about combat and the Magi. There was a small layer of dust on some objects of the room , showing yet again that the office was not used for more than a few days. Some papers were on the desk and he looked at them again and again and again until he finally sighted and nodded his head at the Holy Templar that stayed at his door waiting for the order to bring in the first soldiers and Magi. 


William , Aelar , James , Gun'tar , Jamie , Razer and Elyra were brought in the room. Gregory stood up and with the sunrise at his back made a big shadow over them , as if he was the largest man in the world. He looked at Gun'tar and smiled.
" [color=green] Gun'Tar , my friend. Sorry for the rude awakening and my cloths. It happened exactly the same for me. I traveled from the Capital all night to get here. [/color] "

" [color=yellow] Your Holiness ! It's an honor. It's been...what ? 10 years since we haven't seen each other ? [/color] " said Gun'Tar with a smile on his face. Completely ignoring the others.

" [color=green] You mean 10 years since you didn't want to get promoted into the Holy Templar. [/color] " replied Gregory with a frown on his face and then continued " [color=green] Now. We have to hurry so I won't keep you all long.
I have to inform you of something. We had a theft. A burglar stole an amulet piece from the Artifactorium last night. I guess no one heard a thing about it. Why ? Because I have been ordered by the Emperor himself to not let this information to be spread.
Nothing is known about the theft itself. Only that the two guards that were protecting it died. Both had their necks slashed by a knife or a really sharp sword. That is the reason I brought you and all the others here. Even the...cursed Magi.
The Emperor gave me a mission. To gather by best soldiers , my best doctors and the most accomplished Magi and send them to the other places where the amulet pieces are kept.  [/color] "

" [color=yellow] Oh my God...How could someone pass all our defenses , kill two of the Holy Templar , steal something from the Artifactorium and leave without getting killed ? It doesn't matter. I will accept this mission sir but where are the other amulet pieces kept ? [/color] " Gun'Tar said with a look of determination on his face. 

" [color=green] Alas...The other pieces are kept in the Wasteland. That cursed place. [/color] "

" [color=yellow] What ? The Wasteland ? I...I accept nonetheless. I've been there before it became a wasteland and I'll venture there. For the Emperor. But why the others ? Why...the Magi ? [/color] "

" [color=green] The Wasteland , yes. That's why I wanted you in this mission. You knew the place before it became a wasteland and the others ? They will help you finish the mission. Each of them has a particular skill that will help in this quest. As for the Magi ? Our Emperor decided in his infinite wisdom that they will help the mission by fighting the horrors of the Wasteland with their spells. Fight fire with fire said the Emperor. [/color] " 

" [color=yellow] What will stop them to run or to slash our throats in our sleep and leave us ? To cast their spells...they would need to be unmuzzled and unchained.  [/color] " Gun'Tar frowned. 

" [color=green] Simple. Our state of the art explosive devices. They are based on an enchantment of a simple explosive powder. They work the same as our phylacteries only that those that are have it in their blood are "attached" to each other. If one of them dies , all die. If one decides to abandon the others , guess what ? They die. So...it's just a prototype for now but soon it will be made available to all Magi. It will revolutionize our Magi containment facilities. At first it will start with a headache and then it will evolve into a searing pain. What comes after is what I like the most...their hearts explode. 
Now. Guards ! *10 guards entered the room* Inject everyone with the new explosive devices.  [/color] " a big grin appeared on Gregory's face.  
Before anyone could do anything they've all been injected with the device.

" [color=yellow] What...what ?! *he hurls one of the Holy Templars into a nearby wall and a *crack* sounds could be heard* I'm...sorry your Holiness. Now. Can we leave sir ? Please. I think we could all use a rest and time to prepare. [/color] "

" [color=green] Sure. But first. Is everyone , ok with this ? If not...*looking at the Holy Templar , they all draw swords* it was a pleasure to meet you. Sorry but the Emperor gave this order , we cannot let anyone know what happened. Oh' and...unmuzzle the Magi to hear their replies.[/color]"

As soon as William was unmuzzled he spit on the ground , trying to take out the metal taste in his mouth. " [color=red] You...you...animal ! How can you d-- [/color] " before he could finish his sentence a Templar hits him with the hilt of his sword over the mouth and yells " Watch your mouth fucking Mage ! ". 
" [color=red] Fine. I'll shut up. I don't have a choice , do I ? Either I am killed in this Wasteland or I'm killed right now. I'm in. [/color] " said with clenched teeth. He knew he was surrounded and no matter what amount of magic will save him for his death. At least he could be out of the Citadel and into the world. 

(after everyone will write this will happen)


As they turned to leave the room , the Holy Templar barged in with a man. They quickly saluted and said " [color=blue] I'm sorry for this sir ! We've found someone hide inside a Mage prison cell. [/color] "
Gregory looked at the man and nodded at the Templar to leave him alone " [color=green] Do you not know who this is ? The Shadow. The best assassin in the Empire. Even the Emperor hired him a few times. So...Shadow. You are either here to kill me or one of the staff or you are just very unlucky. Either way. I think we may need your...expertise in this quest. *he explains the details of the quest that I just wrote and one of the Templar injects him with the explosive device too* In exchange of your services...I am prepared to give you 100000 EP ( the currency ) coins ( 100000 = more than the average guy makes in 2 years of constant work ). So...what do you say ? [/color] " said Gregory with a smile. He knew he had Shadow by the balls. 
 



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