Topic: "Of Once and Long Ago."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2011-05-12 20:41 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )



The far deep south held a magnificent castle. Many could boast to their Castles being large, but only one castle truly held this outstanding feat. The Draconian Castle laid in a lush bit of land. Deep forests surrounded, as well as hills and great mountains. Rivers flowed through the Draconian lands and led off to towns, villages and small cities. One part feared, one part respected, the Draconians were often sought out in times of war and conflict. To hold them as your ally, meant a great advantage during such times.

"Vasilios to see King Draconis!" Shouted a towering Draconian soldier. Vasilios stepped forward into the great hall. Moving toward the sizable thrown of the Draconian King upon all fours, given Vasilios was a centaur. His armor worn to his torso and front, with a sword laid to either side. His long dark locks almost touched the ground as he took a shifting bow for a moment before the King of the Ancients. "King Draconis, I thank you for your time." Draconis turned his gaze over the centaur, a soft motion of the staff with in his clawed fingertips. "Speak, Vasilios." A nod from the centaur. "I'm sure you're aware of the mounting forces my half brother, Demogorgon and his human woman Ista are acquiring. It is said he is joining his forces with the Minotaur, Phortounatos and Kleisthenes. There has been whisper your Majesty, of the Vampire King...Kain, having an audience with them. If he is supplying their forces, they will be hard pressed to defeat. We have messengers speaking with the Dwarven Nation, but as yet they aren't feeling pressed to join us." Draconis long tail moved at the side of the thrown, a thoughtful tap of a clawed fingertip to the staff in hand. "You wish us to accompany you into battle again, yes?" A slow nod from Vasilios upwards at Draconis. "Yes, we would hold a better chance in battles if the Draconians stood beside us as you have in previous battles, as the Battle of Traj'an two years ago." "I am holding dinner tomorrow evening here with several, four of which are from the Dwarven Nation. I will ask them to aid you should Demogorgon and his forces indeed attack the Centaur Lands. For now, the Draconians will not be joining. As you know I am due to be married once more. It has been sometime since my last wife had passed. I have much to plan. A possible war is not on the table currently in those plans. I will of course offer the Centaur Nation any medical supplies and at any time needed, you may use of our town or the castle here as a safe haven." A bow of his head down at the centaur, who in turn nodded slowly while trying to keep the frown upon his heart from lifting to his lips. He'd held hope that the Draconians would be right there with them should war break out. "I see. It is well know through the Nations of your Elven bride, your Majesty. There is none more lovely then the Princess Ambrosia." "I thank you for your kind words, Vasilios. Though perhaps your mate, Helene might object to you declaring others more lovely then her." Vasilios was able to perk a smile at the mention of his mate. "Her locks of dark hair are almost longer then my own. I truly don't know a Centaur woman with more skill of a bow." A nod from Draconis. "No doubt her fighting skill, is one thing that caught your mind when you started courting her, yes?" Vasilios nodded with a smile. "Indeed the Draconian King sees more then most. If I may ask of a favor your Majesty?" Draconis motion of his large hand. "Your Majesty, you wed that of my brother Vangelis and his mate Eudora five years past. I wish to ask if you'd be so kind as to do the same ceremony for that of myself and Helene?" Draconis gave a resounding laugh that would no doubt echo through the great hall as his muzzle perked a somewhat smile. "Of course, Vasilios. I would be honored to marry you and your mate, Helene. We can speak on the matter upon two days, yes?" Vasilios nodded as his tail gave a flick behind him. "Thank you, your Majesty. I will let her know and let the Centaur Nation know they can seek medical aid and supplies from you." Vasilios gave a bow of his head and then slowly backed and then turned about to leave the great hall.

As he left the hall, an Elven woman of nearly 5'7" stepped into the great chamber from a side hall. Her skin almost white as snow, lips red as a rose and locks of hair a soft golden color. A smile perked her lips as she moved over toward the Draconian, hands clasped behind her back. "So yet again, the Draconian King helps out one of the many races of this world. One would wonder if his generosity holds no bounds?" Draconis glanced over at the Elven Princess. A smile perking his muzzle. "Some might say other wise, my dear. Are you well" I've not seen of you all day?" She nodded as her hands came free from behind her to set to the arm of the chair he was sitting with in. "I am. I'm just not real hungry this day. I promise I'll eat something when dinner is served this night. Vasilios holds you in high regard, my King. As do many. Offering the Centaur Nation aid should war take to the lands once more, is a valiant thing." "Yes, but I know he wanted more. I've fought countless battles and for once, I'd like to stay clear of war. I want peace. I want quiet times." Ambrosia perked a smile as she tilted her head at the much larger figure. "I certainly hope not too quiet. I might come to think my Draconian King is spending more time sleeping then paying attention to his Elven bride." A chuckle perked in the Draconian's long throat. "I highly doubt, that could happy my love."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2012-04-10 04:49 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )



"You will listen! I am the reason you have this chance now!"

Demogorgon shouted in Great Hall of Keladoon. Phortounatos, a massive Minotaur turned of his great horns toward the Centaur, Demogorgon. "I take not orders from a horseman!" Demogorgon's spear was lifted in deadly point at the minotaur as in turn the great beast lifed of his large double sided axe.

"Enough!" Shouted the ancient stepping into the Hall with a guard of ten behind him. The Vampire King shook his head between the two as they turned a glance at Kain. "You fight each other and you both shall lose. Phortounatos, you shall go and seek of your brother Kleisthenes in the North. Rally him and his troops. Demogorgon, you shall aid in the training of soldiers here. My daughter Hestia, arrives the day after tomorrow. Two thousand follow her. With their combined aid we shall write history anew."

Phortounatos gave a snort at Demogorgon before a nod over at the Vampire King, Kain. "Very well. I hear tell from goblin spies that the Draconians are staying out of this battle. If this be so, we shall crush the Centaurs and those pesky Dwarves. Victory be on our side in the days to come." Kain nodded and glanced between the two. "Do not, do anything that may provoke the Draconians. We must keep them out of this war. I say again, do not...provoke them by any means." A growl perked his lips as he narrowed his gaze upon both Demogorgon and Phortaunatos. The two would give a reluctant nod of their heads.

"There is work to be done. Leave and see to it."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2012-04-10 05:34 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )



Cheering rang out through the valley. Celebration was deep in hand at the marriage of the Centaurs Vasilios and Helene. A bright smile and offer of an arm to the Draconian King by the Centaur Vangelis as he drew near in hoof step. "King Draconis. A welcoming you've done this day. I swear if my brother and Helene didn't get wed soon, I was going to have to inquire of the Dwarven King." A play of laughter between the two. "May they live a hundred life times in the life they've created with each other." Spoke Draconis. Vangelis nodded with a smile, slipping from his lips shortly then. "The Factions won another battle in the West. The Vampire King has an alliance with two Minotaur Lords. They've crushed seven outposts in four months time. The Centaur Nation has sent repeatedly envoys to the Minotaur Lord Kyrillos. He wishes not to speak nor join our efforts in keeping this new evil in check. We are strong, as any Centaur before us but we are losing this new war. I've lost more good Centaur warriors then I care to count."

Draconis nodded softly, lowering the goblet of wine upon his large hand. "I'll have more potions for healing and wounds delivered to the Centaur Nation in less then a week's time. I wish I could do more." Vangelis pushed a smile at his lips for his Draconian friend. "I understand. Many do not, but I do. The Elven Princess Ambrosia is a wondrous bride. The peace your uniting brings I hope will last for a thousand years to come, Draconian King. You deserve a time of rest. The other races, shouldn't call upon the Draconians to rush to their aid every time a war breaks out. I wish you and the Elven Princess a long life of happiness." "Thank you, Vangelis. It has been sometime since I've known peace, since my race has endured a calm. The Princess is....a beauty all her own. She has this ability, to cast a spell over me." Vangelis chuckled some with a shake of his head. "Over you? Never. I don't believe any could ever out match your skill in the way of magic, Draconian King." Draconis nodded downward from his height. "Perhaps. Though her beauty is reason to give pause in one's thought. To stop and simply take of her in as she enters the great hall or a chamber upon the Castle of the Ancients."

"You're in love." Came the soft comment of a female Centaur moving toward the two. Eudora smiled softly upwards at the Draconian King, Draconis. "The Elven Princess has indeed cast a spell on you. But perhaps Draconian King you've fallen for it because you wanted to. You're in love. She seems to rather admire you. The way you treat others. Those smaller then the great Draconians of old." A smirk perked her lips. "Perhaps so." Quietly spoke Draconis. "Those thick red scales of yours, aren't so thick after all maybe." Eudora smiled to her mate, Vangelis and then back at Draconis.

"I suppose, I wasn't expecting to be cut down by love."

"You aren't cut down by it, Draconian King." Nodded Eudora. "You're uplifted by it."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2014-12-11 03:49 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )

"I knew it! You're nothing more then bothersome idiots! You bumble each and every matter handled down to your little hands!" Shouted Demogorgan, the Centaur was quite upset as he shouted at the Goblin grouping of seven before him. The Minotaur Phortounatos snorted and grabbed up one of the goblins upon his large hand, giving squeeze to it's neck as it squirmed to try and get free. Kain, the Vampire King moved into the chamber room with a perking brow. "What is the meaning of all this noise?"

"We didn't know'z....we didn't mean....spying we were...little village it was...not know who she was...accident of arrow cast...much sorry we are...." Pleaded one of the goblins. "So you were shot arrows while on a goblin raid. I don't see the big deal in all this cursed noise." Kain shook his head, turning to leave the chambers but giving pause upon a boot in step. Slowly, his head turned back toward the goblins. "Who...did you hit with the arrow?"

Southern Draconian Kingdom.

Vangelis moved back and forth along the great hall way. The hooves of the Centaur clicking away as the Dwarven Warrior Petros glanced over from where he leaned against the wall. "Stop pacing, horseman. You're unsettling my thoughts." Vangelis turned toward the Dwarf. "He's been in his chambers for three days now. He's not come out to eat...drink or speak a word to anyone, Petros." Petros lifted a fat hand to rub of his fingertips through his long brown beard. "Give him time. He's taken a great loss, Vangelis. Let him mourn his loss in peace." "I fear just that, Petros." Nodding downward from his height, the Centaur gave a sigh of breath. "I fear there will be a loss of peace in the near future. Like one we've not seen." Foot steps heard coming down the hall, gathered both of their attentions. The slender Elfess Anastasia smiled to each as she approached. Giving a soft bow of her head as she drew near. "Vangelis, Petros. I'm come to see The Draconian King." Vangelis shook his head slowly, giving a drift of his locks of hair over a shoulder. "I'm afraid he's not seen anyone in three days time, Lady Elf." Anastasia nodded softly, sliding her bow out toward Vangelis and then her quiver of arrows. He perked a brow at her, then Petros before taking the bow and quiver from the Elf. Anastasia smiled softly with a bow of her head. "I'm not anyone." With that, she turned and moved for the large oaken door of the Kings Chambers. A heavy knock given to the door. "Draconian King...it is I, Anastasia. I am coming in." With that, she turned with a smile to the two and pushed the massive door with her might in a small opening. Slipping into the dimly lit chambers as the door eased closed behind her.

The chambers were a mess to say the least. Paintings and chairs broken and in crumbles here and there about the flooring. Once fine banners were slashed by that of sword or sharp claw. A great table was over turned, bottles and broken potions laid to a once magnificent rug from the far North East. Her gaze moved over the chaos that had been, before finding in a darker corner of the chambers, that of the Draconian King sitting upon a massive rocking chair built for his size and bulk. "She loved you, you know." Spoke Anastasia as she slowly stepped his direction. The shift of a long reptilian tail along the flooring near the side of the rocking chair seen, then a shift of his head. "I still do not understand fully why, but I know she did. Yes indeed." Quietly spoke The Draconian King Draconis. Anastasia didn't give pause in her step until she was merely a foot from the massive Draconian. "My sister loved you, true and deep. Our loss is great, Draconian King. My words cannot speak the sadness I feel in my heart. My sister, Ambrosia, would not wish you to remain locked away in that of dim light forever at her loss. You have a Kingdom to lead still." Draconis gave a shifted sigh from the expanse of his long throat. "She was everything I had wished for in a mate and more. She was everything beautiful in my world, everything good and safe. I wanted peace so much in my life. I wanted the calm." Anastasia nodded softly. "You can still have peace and that of calm, my Draconian King." Draconis shifted his head downward and closer toward Anastasia's face. "No. I cannot. The peace that was in my heart, is gone. Taken from me like a thief taking a beautiful piece of artwork in the night. I feel not peace now. Now, I feel only hatred and a growing anger from the depths of my creation." Anastasia reached a small hand to touch of his reptilian one at the side of the rocking chair's grace. "The Elven Nation will be at your side, great Draconian King." "No." Spoke Draconis quietly. "Ambrosia wished peace. Go back to your people, Anastasia and tell them to maintain their borders but not to move an army forth. The lands from here to that of the Vampire King's Castle are going to be a chaotic one soon enough." Anastasia tilted her head softly to the side. "What will you do should you reach his Castle? So many have tried over the years and none have done so." "I have hatred and anger at my side." Quietly spoke Draconis with a nod of his head downward at Anastasia. "Two friends I've not known in a long time, but feel...I need to get reacquainted with very soon."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2014-12-11 03:50 EST
( For some reason my post turned up three times here. Trying to sort and delete the extra ones. )

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2014-12-11 03:50 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )

"The Elf Woman left hours ago."Commented Vangelis over at the Dwarven Petros. "I told you to simply wait. Have you no patience at all, horseman' If you were a Dwarf you'd never stand the test of time." Vangelis looked over at Petros. "If I was a Dwarf I'd be closer to the ground." Petros perked both his eyebrows up at the Centaur. Then laughed deeply as a hand went to his tunic. "Hehe...You're still young and feisty. Knew I liked you." The door to The Draconian King's Chambers slowly opened then. Easing into a wide gape as Draconis' massive figure stepped forth with a glance over the two outside upon the hall's expanse.

"Vangelis, go find Vasilios and Helene. Petros, gather Yiorgos, Zophyros and Okeanos. Peace is over in these lands. A time of reckoning is upon us. This Vampire King and his so called Allies, have tried my patience for the last time. Gather your armies. I have plans to set forth." Petros glanced aside to Vangelis as the Dwarf's cheeks perked outward as big smile rushed his lips.

Northern Mountains...

"The supply lines to the East have been cut for our army there. Returning word speaks of the Minotaur Ranger of sorts, Kephas, has been seen with others raiding. The replacement soldiers were killed and the payment to the Kingdom of Borgatha was taken. Phortounatos has lost a quarter of his Minotaur army to a full on assault by the Draconians two nights ago. I guess their size doesn't account for their brains ability to figure out how to win a battle." Demogorgon, the Centaur spoke aside to the Vampire King Kain Kain's expression was near dull, at a lack of lust and desire for the coming days. "My daughter Hestia is taking the Second Army and half of our Calvary to squash the Dwarves to the Mountain Region. Send word to the Minotaur Klesisthenes to not, I repeat, not attack the Centaur Army massing just South of the crossroads from here. Get the Goblin Horde in order and prepare to strike the Port Town of Eastinda. With no ability to have ships and supplies come in from there, it'll hinder the speed of supplies to the Dwarven and Centaur Nations Armies." Demogorgan nodded over at the Vampire King. "We still have the upper hand." Kain glanced toward the Centaur and growled at him deeply. "You fool. We still have not seen that of the Minotaur Kyrillos. The bulk of his army, is missing. Do you not think it should be somewhere" Somewhere out there waiting for our armies" Have your goblins check the caves to the mountains. I don't want any Dwarves sneaking up to the castle here through them. You know how they are with tunnels and mining."

Zev Zayveon

Date: 2014-12-11 03:50 EST
( Note: The following Story Line takes place roughly 1,000 years ago. This is a window, into Lord Z'ev Zayveon's past. Key notes: Z'ev Zayveon, used to go by the name Draconis. The lands mentioned in this Story Line are now covered in ice and snow. )

The Vampire King's Daughter, Hestia didn't find the Dwarves like she thought she would near the mountain range south of their domain. Instead, her forces met with much taller and stronger beings. Draconian sword, axe and war hammer would slash, slam and break the Vampires coming at them like water breaking against a massive wall of stone. A calvary knight charged a Draconian Warrior. Shouting and swinging his sword. The Draconian spit to the ground beside him, riddled already with broken and cut up bodies of once Vampires. As the calvary knight drew near, the Draconian lifted his war hammer. A step forward and swing of the great weapon forth upon his hands. The business end of the war hammer slammed hard into the dark metal armor of the Vampire. Sending him flying back from the horse and hitting the ground hard in a crack. As the vampire gasped and tried to back along the ground, feeling his bones fighting to heal against the severe crack they took to the hit despite the armor worn. The Draconian stepped forward with a growl perking his muzzle downward at the Vampire. "Disease...that's all you are." A heavy lift and bring of the war hammer downward. Impacting and smashing the Vampire's helmet, with head in turn from the blow. Lifting and repeating again...and then again as the Draconian turned the vampire's head into nothing more then goo before turning his war hammer over and driving the piercing spike into the creature's neck. A hard tug and what was left of the head was pulled clean off from the broken body.

Hestia swung her sword and cut into the Draconian Warrior to her horse's right. The Draconian growled and cursed in pain. Silenced relatively quick though as her sword spun in slash and cut into the Draconian's neck to cast the beast to the cool ground of the early morning. Light had not risen yet. The Vampires still had time perhaps before needing to retreat from the coming sun. Hestia's face sunk some though as she looked out at the battle field before her. More Vampire Knights then Draconian Warriors seemed laid to the ground.

"Your father, was wrong to send you this way." Came the deep tone rising behind her. Slowly she shifted the reins in her left hand to usher her horse in turning. A hard kick to it's sides and the beast took off in a full gallop for the Draconian standing ahead of her on the field. As she drew in closer, the Draconian's large reptilian hand shot out and grabbed quick of the horse's neck. Giving a firm upwards thrust to drive the horse, using it's momentum upwards and back in a flip. The action causing the horse to not only flop backwards but also dump it's rider to the ground. Hestia rolled to her side upon impact. Trying to stay clear of the panicked horse to her side. The feel of clawed fingertips circling her neck brought her back from her daze quick. Reaching for her sword upon the ground but failing to find it as it must of been flung far upon hitting the ground. A hoist into the air high. Her hands went to the arm connected to the large hand at her throat. Staring back at the Draconian with the unique crown upon his head. "Foolish Vampire. You're not a being'. Not a creature or a welcomed life form. Your kind, are nothing more then that of a disease. I have lost my patience with your sort. As far as I am concerned, there is no place for your type in this world." Hestia tried to bite at his wrist, struggling fiercely in his sound grip about her neck. "I am a true blooded, Draconian. You silly little Vampire. Your disease can't harm me more then the common cold. My ancient blood is far beyond your pathetic virus running your body. Vampires are truly the disease and Draconians, are the cure. How about we go visit your father soon, hm' I'll let you see him one last time before I remove his filth from our world."