Ramius Kastagir, the Iron Forest

For a moment Ramius seemed amazed that Thorn was actually - at least partially - willing to even hear his proposal. He was so amazed that he actually had to go over the conversation again in his head. After a brief while the tall Revenant actually laughed - though it was a hollow laugh there still was sincere amusement in it. "Finally! Finally someone who is willing to at least consider! Splendid! If I had a hat to tip I'd gladly tip it to you." The White Raven let out a little wheezing sound as some air escaped from his damaged, decaying lungs. "Now, I assure you that I have suggested the same to many - they just have not seen my way. They always demanded fealty or offered themselves under my command. With the ones that demanded fealty I dealt with the only way I know." He tapped the hilt of his longsword and shook his head slightly. "Those who on the other hand offered themselves to my command I usually sent away - not because I'd fear they'd try to backstab me, which they no doubt would. Simply because if they cannot be a threat to me how can they be a threat to those I intend to face?"

Ramius shook his head again, it seemed to help him concentrate on the matter at hand much better. "Now, you wished to hear who is this other man I seek? This by my own words 'the only man I ever truly respected'?" The undamaged side of the Revenant's face widened in to a cunning smile as he took a single step towards Thorn and spread his arms in a rather dramatic manner. "I seek ofcourse the Emperor! My Emperor! The man on who's side I fought so many times! Emperor Axis III."