Challenge to the Overlady

[Rakeesh]

Allow me, please, to re-iterate my meaning once more, as I am certain that my letter did not properly convey my intentions.

Unless Kalamere chooses to declare himself a Renegade Baron, or makes no decision, it is my intention to declare him loyal. This is logical, considering the events of last night my awarding him Old Temple. It is not an order; it is merely my intention. I would have told him so, in person, but I was unfortunately attacked immediately upon the end of the challenge.

I have made hasty decisions over the course of the past six weeks, despite my best intentions. The stress of rising from being near death, ill and homeless - to taking the Mantle, amongst the troubles in the Old Temple District, have pushed my old body and mind to their limitations. I have not stated myself as clearly or carefully as have I in the past.

Therefor, I will be hiring on a new staff to man the Overlord's Isle, as Candy's staff has left their positions, save a sparse few. Additionally, I will be hiring a press manager to aid in keeping my foot from my mouth and ensuring that I am accurately expressing myself so as to not be misunderstood.

So, until that time, I will offer G'nort one last retort:

Let us not compare the size of our man-hoods. After all, I am a liontaur.

Sincerely,
Rakeesh Sah Tarna

[Rekah Illyriana]

So, until that time, I will offer G'nort one last retort:

Let us not compare the size of our man-hoods. After all, I am a liontaur.

Sincerely,
Rakeesh Sah Tarna

Ew.

Why do you gotta go there?

[G]

All roar and no bite. Yawn. Try again. Unless, of course, you were going for unimpressive. In which case, you've finally succeeded at something.

Rekah, If Parsley wishes to discuss its meaning with me, I am willing to have an open dialog. Let me know.

[Spell]

So, until that time, I will offer G'nort one last retort:

Let us not compare the size of our man-hoods. After all, I am a liontaur.

Sincerely,
Rakeesh Sah Tarna

Ew.

Why do you gotta go there?

They are both jealous. I have the manhood of a whale!

[Capistrano]

::A piece of paper with what looked like a phone number handwritten on it was pinned to the board, along with a simple message::

Neo,

Call me.

JJMC

[Kalamere]

The rules call for the Overlord to set the alignment of undeclared barons after a week has passed. I don't find "setting" so much different from "declaring" that I'm apt to take offense here. Our esteemed new Overlord might have jumped the gun a little bit, but I appreciate the sentiment and it's nothing I cannot undo if I've a mind to do so.

I've been around this sport a long while now. My time began before there was such a thing as a test of worthiness or the creation of the baronies. Perhaps it is old hat now or perhaps too many feel things are different with the advent of baronial districts and the Governor's invitation to join the council. I cannot bring myself to share those views, however. Ours is a sport of martial prowess. Not politics. Not words. Worthiness to be Overlord is proved with steel, nothing more, nothing less. Some felt the introduction of the test to be an abomination of what the Arena stood for back then. My own opinion is not quite so stark as that, as I do see a point to it. Many a fledgling warlord, still green and mostly unknown have pressed claim to the mantle simply because they could. To me that seemed an appropriate use of the test. I admit there is a subjective standard on that front, however, so I've drawn myself a line and that is between warlords and barons. Those who have already earned themselves a ring and proven their skill of blade. Subjecting them to again prove it in a display of worthiness is, in my humble view, an insult to the ring they hold.

I obviously cannot force this view of mine on others, nor would I try. I've no wish to change the rules, but I will stand up for my philosophy. I have on many occasions offered my daggers to a challenging renegade. To this day I consider Dalamar Ar'Daumon the finest Overlord we have ever seen or are likely to see again, and I considered the man a friend. Yet, I was a renegade during his tenure and championed Ian MacKenzie's right to challenge, just as I did last night with Rakeesh. Should our new Overlord elect to use the test of worthiness against a future baron challenger, that challenger too shall have the offer of my assistance. Barons, in my view, are always worthy to get in the ring with the Overlord, regardless of who they are.

Perhaps this explains a bit more about my actions yesterday evening, for those few who were curious.

Rakeesh, you proved your own worthiness by having the swifter blade. That is, after all, what this is all about. I am happy to have done my small part in allowing you to prove your claim to the title, though I hope you'll take no offense when I admit I took little interest in the ultimate outcome. This was a matter of principle for me, nothing more. I graciously accept the ring of Old Temple and feel we're on even ground now, neither of us indebted to the other.

Your offer of loyalty, indelicately phrased or prematurely proffered, is appreciated. For the time being, however, I would ask that Apple list my status as undecided when the new title is officially placed into the records. I have a few things to think upon before declaring, not the least of which is a pretty little lass who has some opinions to share with me. I'd hear her and a few others out before I decide what is in the best interest of Old Temple. I do, after all, have a week to make up my mind.

Congratulations on the victory,

~Kalamere Ar'Din

[Rekah Illyriana]

So, until that time, I will offer G'nort one last retort:

Let us not compare the size of our man-hoods. After all, I am a liontaur.

Sincerely,
Rakeesh Sah Tarna

Ew.

Why do you gotta go there?

They are both jealous. I have the manhood of a whale!

Pics or didn't happen!!


G, Parsley is available for discussion on Thursday during my shift. Please advise.

[G]

G, Parsley is available for discussion on Thursday during my shift. Please advise.

I'll be around, then!

[PrlUnicorn]

So, until that time, I will offer G'nort one last retort:

Let us not compare the size of our man-hoods. After all, I am a liontaur.

Sincerely,
Rakeesh Sah Tarna

Ew.

Why do you gotta go there?

They are both jealous. I have the manhood of a whale!

Really, Jesse, it's just not proper to discuss one's mate's genitalia in public!

Colleen

[Maria Graziano]

Rakeesh,

Your whole apparent hurt and confusion over the Crew standing against you is baffling to me. Were you expecting us to hold hands with you and sing songs? Did you think that we are so blindly motivated that simply because you were targeting Team Beat Down, we would rush to your side?

We did not stab you in the back because we never had your back.

I don't mind public scorn. I sometimes even find it a motivator but you have managed to take it to a level that even I am not comfortable with. We will not be a part of it, we will not support you in word or deed, we will not stand loyal to you.

I hope that clears up any confusion you had on the subject.


Kalamere,

You still owe me a meal. I'm collecting. We can have our talk then. Please leave your myriad of annoying bedmates at home. After all, you've always had your hands full just dealing with me, haven't you?


- MG

[Kheldar]

New Haven stands opposed to the new Overlord.

Kheldar Drasinia

[Napoleon Bonarat]

:Pitter pats over to the board::

::sticks a note on it::

Candy, I'm sorry you lost your Overlord-ship, but you can visit my-ship and go raiding with us now that you aren't being a boss.

Rakeesh, congRATulations! I've missed you!

[Arthour]

::A letter, addressed to all the the Barons of Rhy'Din, is posted to where they are able to find it and read it. It's also sent to all the major newspaper venues to make sure the public are aware of it's contents::


To those whom it may concern,


The question of Rakeesh Sah Tarna being Overlord has been answered. To be honest, the only reason I would care about the question is simply because I would be worried, as a mage, as to what authority being Overlord would give Rakeesh and how that would affect any new proposal he may make towards registrations. I worry about this only because experience has told me he is prone to making decisions that may not be fully thought through.

However, in my opinion at least, that is a wholly secondary issue.


What you all should be focused on, is the apparent threat to Old Temple District and the rest of the City from these demons thus far only known as the Khul-din. Surely you can all agree that this is something that is more worth your time than constant threats and promises of reprisal?


Surely you are all above causing more hate than has been caused by the Failed and Withdrawn proposal?


At any rate, prominent and upstanding members of the mage community of Rhy'Din have put that aside to look at what appears to be a greater issue and threat that we have been told is looming before us. While I commend the Wrecking Crew and Team Beat Down for getting together to bring in money for a charity to those that were harmed in the recent months, I am disappointed that it has taken this long for such action to take place, and that it appears to have been done simply to spite the new Overlord. Again though, this is beside the point and I digress.


Would it not be better for the Barons, loyal, renegade or undecided, to help the Overlord in facing this threat? If the mages, some of whom have been driven out of the city through fear, like myself, are putting what has happened and been put to bed aside to look at what has happened in Old Temple with open minds, or at least be prepared to try to can you not do the same? If not, then can you not at least look at this will something approaching a clear mind?

A time will come when the Overlord will be challenged, just as that Overlord, or lady, will be challenged. And so it will repeat, time and again. This, we all know. And what we also know is that children, Children, are suffering while you all argue over this and continue with your words. For some, words aren't enough. For myself, I must await a decision from the Coven Leader of Bristle Crios before offering the full support of Mage House, however I am willing and able to give what aid I can, to finding and eradicating the menace that plagues the City, in support of those who are also seeking to help, I have every intention of attending the meeting on Overlord's Isle on Monday. I will be very interested in seeing who else will be in attendance. And who will be absent.

Any that wish to speak to me about this can ether find me at the Red Dragon Inn, or send me a letter ((PM me)) at my office in Mage House.



Signed,

The Leader of Bristle Crios' Mage House,
Arch-Swordmage Arthour Chazore-Silverblood.


((Also posted as a playable on RDI and in Bristle Crios))

[Andrea Anderson]

While I commend the Wrecking Crew and Team Beat Down for getting together to bring in money for a charity to those that were harmed in the recent months, I am disappointed that it has taken this long for such action to take place, and that it appears to have been done simply to spite the new Overlord. Again though, this is beside the point and I digress.

If it's beside the point, why bring it up? Someone doesn't need to buy a T-Shirt to donate to the Rhydin Shield Association. The T-Shirts are for those who want to show their distaste for the current Overlord. If you'd like to donate and stay neutral to the politics of the Arena, be my guest. Any help is appreciated.

What you all should be focused on, is the apparent threat to Old Temple District and the rest of the City from these demons thus far only known as the Khul-din. Surely you can all agree that this is something that is more worth your time than constant threats and promises of reprisal?

Is there proof that these demons even exist outside of what Rakeesh has told us? Has the Watch been notified, aided, or made a statement? Has the Governor given a statement? I'm more inclined to believe those two parties than someone who speaks about being busy with trying to save Old Temple but still has the time to challenge for an Opal, along with trying to re-start a Dueling Team. I don't know about public opinion - but does that not seem odd to anyone else? Shouldn't these "Demons" and Old Temple be priority number one?

It's as you said. Children are involved. Shouldn't the Overlord prioritize his time better? I seriously hate being this negative, expecially with the subject of children is involved, but I'm wondering if people other that Matt Simon and some others are seriously turning a blind eye to Rakeesh's actions and letting hysteria override.

"He rescinded his proposition, give him a chance!" Yes. And ignore everything else he has done, and continues to do.

As Matt put it; "Words. Actions. Yours. Pretty damning."

I'm not going to believe in a boogeyman unless there's valid proof. Rakeesh has done a terrible job in mixing "important" business with pleasure.

The Barony of Seaside has no interest in what he has to say on Overlord Island this Monday.

[Maria Graziano]

The Wrecking Crew response to the letter issued to the public.

I am Maria Graziano. If you don’t follow the duels, you don’t know me so let me give you a brief run-down. I am the captain of the Wrecking Crew, I have held several baronies, I have won multiple awards, I am a two-time Team Dueling League MVP. In short, I’m what a dueling legend looks like.

I don’t know who this idiot Arthour Chazore-Silverblood is so clearly he is nobody worth knowing in the dueling world. Obviously, he also does not understand how the dueling world works since he doesn’t seem to understand why the Barons are not uniting to protect the city.

Since Arthour the Moron is confused, let me explain how the Duels work. Here’s the simple truth: the Barons and that idiot Overlord are sports stars. They pimp energy drinks and sign autographs. They don’t have militias ready at a moment’s notice, not all of them are familiar with magic, and they have no sort of governing power besides expressing their opinions to the Governor at her Council. The public does not want to have to bend to the whims of athletes who may hold their title for several days to several years nor should they. That would create an absolutely dysfunctional government in a state of flux as challenges come and go.

Saying the Barons aren't doing enough to protect the city is akin to saying "why isn't my local baseball team reducing crime on their off days?".

The Wrecking Crew is a company out to make money. You can buy jerseys of your favorite team member, t-shirts, hats, even koozies with Jay Capistrano’s face on it. We give a sizeable amount of money to charity. I have sponsored a self-defense and dueling club for girls for years. Other team members work with local food banks and with ever growing population of orphans in this city. We believe in giving back. We always have. We started giving to the RhyDin Shield Association as soon as it was opened. Those t-shirts that you knock have raised a significant amount of money.

This Overlord is an idiot and I won’t apologize for the t-shirts. He claims there is some big threat but he is more interested in presenting challenge after challenge and recreating his old dueling team than providing proof. Four heads off unknown bodies dropped onto a table are not proof. We oppose him for many reasons. I oppose him because he seems to think that he has some right to govern because he can swing a sword well and that is not the type of city that I wish to live in nor is it the type of city that I wish to raise my children in.

I will not be at the meeting. You cannot shame me into it. The Governor, the rightly elected head of the government (or at least what passes as it in this city), has measures in place to protect the city. I will not be a part of the zealous over reaching of a ego-obsessed athlete who has only brought four unknown severed heads as proof. His original proposal cannot just be dismissed. He hurt his credibility when he uttered it and he has done nothing to repair that credibility to date as he seems far too busy issuing challenges and trying to find people to support those challenges to handle any “threat”.

If there are those who want to go join some local street watch group and prowl the neighborhood, be my guest. But do not dare try to shame other people into it as well. I will not get in the way of the measures the Governor has already put into place to keep this city safe.


Maria Graziano
Captain of the Wrecking Crew