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Gates
Jun 17, 2008 14:13:23 GMT -5
Post by Dark Narrator on Jun 17, 2008 14:13:23 GMT -5
The main gate to the city. This is used for visitors to gain entrance and for the defenders to strengthen.
Gate = 0/600
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Gates
Aug 2, 2008 20:44:05 GMT -5
Post by kongming on Aug 2, 2008 20:44:05 GMT -5
A man of peerless talent and strength wonders through China what was he looking for? He simply walked and helped the common man if they were under attack. This man is a Renown warrior for driving out the Yellow Turbans single handedly from Tian Shui, yet he wonders from time to time from place to place. But now he has ended up at the area of Ye, home of warlord Sun Yuan Ci a man who finished Lu Bu. Fu Xi didnt mean to intrude on his home capital but he needed a place to rest. He wasnt sure if he would be reconized anymore after a long absence from China. Many thought this man was dead others wasnt sure if he was alive. But here he was standing outside Ye's gates approaching a guard.
This man looked like he had hard training an iron clad warrior of the T'se Kingdom, was this kingdom full of Virtue as they proclaim or was this Liu Bei more virtuous than they are he wasn't sure but for now he would just like to get some rest. ''Guard of T'se, May i have entry into your kingdom i only request a place to stay. If no i shall wonder elsewhere.'' He waited outside for the guards response to him.
He had a great sword called Serenity the swords was nearly taller than him. The handle was above his head and was hidden behind his cape. Maybe a general of T'se would come to offer his welcome to him?Or maybe to oust him, He would wait until he was told the answer towards his question.
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Gates
Aug 2, 2008 22:45:26 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 2, 2008 22:45:26 GMT -5
*The gates stood tall over the surroundings of Ye these days. Scraped were the olden gates that served the mere purpose of opening and closing to allow peasant and soldier and warlord alike to enter and exit the city, the gate's opening and closing being just another mundane task. No, now, the gates of the Phoenix City of Ye were a symbol, as so much of the outer shell of Ye had become. The Eastern Gate was the most symbolic, featuring a carved message within the arch of the hanging gate, reciting a line of poetry by the new regent of Ye, Sun Yuan Ci. This brief line spoke of the rise of Ye from its own ashes, characteristically dubbing it the phoenix city.*
*The rest of the gates were reconstructed as well. Each was risen, stationing a small barracks over the gate to enlarge its posture, reaching up toward the sky. These new gates were some of the tallest constructs in the country, and aside from the Bronze Capped Towers at each corner of Ye, they were the tallest in Xi Bei. This was a symbol of Zhiyun's ever-watchful eye at a cotant gaze over the city, ensuring it to never suffer a similar fate as it did under Yuan Shao's care. The western wall was lined with a large cemetery along it, where the many bodies after the fire were buried. As the sun sets upon Ye to the west, it rises to the east, where the Eastern Gate greeted it with a reminder of its return to glory.*
*And now stood Fu Xi, approaching a gate captain while informing him of a need to enter. However, before the captain even had so much as a chance to speak, the gates began to rise from the inside. An honor guard, donning bright silver plate armor with full helms of the same hue, rode out slowly, paying no attention to the men at the outer walls, riding a few feet from the gate and forming up, now waiting for the man they were to... honor guard.*
"My cousin Sun Liao rides west to bring Jin Yuan under T'se banner, to rally the city and the many villages to take us as their protectors and to fight for our cause. My grand captain, Liang Xun, rides to Chang An to speak with Wei Yan in order to further my plans to restore the peace. Now I ride north, to conclude the ascension of T'se by rallying all of Xi Bei to my cause."
*The man who first walked out was not the man speaking, but an official who carried himself with elegance. He looked like a high ranking adviser. This man was pulling the reins of a brilliant white horse, weighed down by plate armor matching that of the honor guard. The next man to exit the gate was none other then Sun Yuan Ci himself, donning a gray robe capped with plates of silver armor at his shoulders, wrists and chest while he hung a heavy armored sash from his waist. He was not riding to battle, but to diplomacy. The man he was to speak to, however, would likely be taken by the magnificent armor worn by Zhiyun and his guard, as he was Gongsun Zan, a cavalier warlord who fancied fine warriors such as those who were now leaving to meet him.*
*Zhiyun walked out, his hair slicked back, but flying freely in the heavy wind. He mounted his white stallion, then reaching out to be presented with the Crescent Spear. As he began to turn to ride to his guard, he caught a glimpse of the guest at the outer walls. A man e had never seen before, but a man who appeared to be everything Sun Yuan Ci respected. Honor, virtue, and bravery with the skill to back it up. Zhiyun, not riding any closer to the man, called out.*
"I greet you to Ye, good sir. I shall be your humble host, Sun Yuan Ci. Who shall you be, my honorable guest?"
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Gates
Aug 3, 2008 0:01:56 GMT -5
Post by kongming on Aug 3, 2008 0:01:56 GMT -5
In was the afternoon a sunset like no other was about to set down in Ye. Fu Xi a legend of his age and yet people thought he was dead. He had numerous encounters with other force but he dismissed them for not having a worthy purpose. But now before him was the man whom killed Lu Bu a man of might aswell, what did he need of Fu Xi? He would first wait he wouldn’t draw his sword until the time was right but he felt that he didn’t need it this man did not come upon him as an enemy. He soon replied ‘’I am Fu Xi, wonderer of China.Protector of villagers from bandits’’ Is all he told him unless he wanted more .
This man riding atop his horse, looked like a man who would want to bring an end to the chaos but was him allying him with Cao Cao a good choice. It seem that Cao Cao was feared but also a non lover of the people. He would do all he could while he could to ensure his own victory over the people and the enemies of this land.
His armor shining silver and teal he had a helmet which covered only his forehead and his hair spiked back towards the south. His cape flowing in the distance with his serenity sword strapped on his back. He didn’t show any sign of weakness towards this warlord only that calm was on his face. What good was more warlords appearing to fight against others if they all wanted the same thing. But it also seemed that they all had different paths to get to the one prize. What was this mans way would he take the Cao Cao approach to peace? or someone else’s. He had many questions for this new warlord but he didn’t want to intrude.
He replied while standing in the same spot as he was before ‘’Lord Yuan Ci, I only ask to stay the night here, I have exhausted much of my energy walking from one area to another saving one person from another. If you don’t have room then it is fine by me’’ He stretched his wrist out by pulling one back vertically and vice versa with the other one.
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Gates
Aug 4, 2008 0:34:05 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 4, 2008 0:34:05 GMT -5
*Sun Yuan Ci could feel something from the presence of this man. He emitted a vibrant glow from around him, carrying with him a sense of honor and a humble aura. Zhiyun felt as if he and his arrival served a purpose beyond that of the man just passing by. Zhiyun himself used such a ploy to gain audience with Mengde when he united Wei and T'se in an alliance. However, word just returned that things were speeding all alot faster then Sun Yuan Ci was prepared for. He had returned from his visit at Xu Chang not too long ago, only a few short days earlier. Since then he sent Liang Xun and Sun Liao to attempt to unite the land further. One of Liang Xun's convoy returned saying that Wei Yan was not present and that Xun sped off in desperation, clearly meaning the northern lands west of Xi Bei were not calm, as the storm clouds and cool air from that direction had foreshadowed. Word also spread that Sun Liao had convinced the regent of Jin Yang to rise T'se Banners and alow the Sun's rule over their people. This, at least, was good news.*
*And here he stood, now uniting the land slowly as his purpose from the gods had granted him. But he had an ill feeling about Gongsun Zan, who's presence to the north kept the unison of Xi Bei under one flag. Though rumor was that the man could listen to reason, similar rumors were that he was a bloodthirsty war mongerer. He would need to act fast and decisive to prove he was anything that his reputaion preceded him for. Fu Xi now stood before him, most likely confused as to why a heavily, and magnificently, armored guard awaited a similar fashioned Sun Yuan Ci. The spearman smiled charmingly, skimming the man over.*
"I would have nothing but the best for such a guest. Please, if you would follow my advisor, here, I would retire you to my quarters while I am away for diplomatic measures."
*Perhaps the offer was unorthodox and extreme, but the bold warrior's response to it would be one that Zhiyun intently observed, as this would speak much of the man's pride. Not in his response, but in his body language and facial expressions.*
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Gates
Aug 4, 2008 15:26:25 GMT -5
Post by Huang Zhong on Aug 4, 2008 15:26:25 GMT -5
The day was pleasant that day. Not a cloud could be seen in the sky, and the sun shone brightly. It was a little warmer then usual, but the worst that the temperature did was make some drowsy. Such was the case with the guards atop the gates of Ye. They yawned during their patrol, stretching every once in a while as they walked along the walls. Nevertheless, they did their job, keeping watch for anyone who might approach the walls. It was in this way that they spotted Huang Zhong.
The old veteran warrior Huang Zhong rode atop his trusted steed, Straight Arrow, a black horse with great stamina from long travels. His posture was straight and rigid, and he carried the air of an experienced warrior. Strapped to his back was a great big longbow and a quiver full of arrows. At his waist was a decorated broad sword with a rather large blade, it's hilt decorated with a demonic face. Marching beside him were five men armed with sword and shield. They looked like simple ruffians, unwashed and untamed, but one could tell that even though these men were not soldiers, they were loyal to this aged warrior who had obviously seen battle.
Huang Zhong soon came upon the walls of they city, where the guards now stood careful watch, standing rigid and alert. They knew not who this person was, whether he was a threat or an asset. It was likely, that he no harm however, as he brought such a small escort with him. The old warrior stopped short of the gate, and brought his gazr skyward. He addressed the guards with a strong, firm tone, showing that despite being an aged old man, he still had plenty of life and vigor in him.
"I seek an audience with your lord! I bring only a small escort with me as a show of faith! Tell him Huang Zhong is here!"
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Gates
Aug 4, 2008 22:33:48 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 4, 2008 22:33:48 GMT -5
*Huang Zhong would stroll up to a gate that held quite a sight. For each gate stood taller then many small towers in China. As Zhiyun had created them, as Zhiyun had created everything in this city... symbolic. Symbolic of the fires that swept the city of life, or of its resurrection under the newfound rule of T'se. The gates held barracks at the top, where many archers and defensive units were stationed. Under attack, the archers would fire out of hundreds of slits in the gatehouse, while also swarming just outside that, taking cover behind the ramparts on the walls. Huang Zhong, being one of the newer guests in the Phoenix City, would likely have seen nothing like it.*
*And that was only the entrance. The formalities were even greater. To show the will of the people that strengthened the lord Sun Yuan Ci to fight, the soldiers that guarded each gate were covered in armor of a grand extent. The captain of the gate stepped forth, greeting Huang Zhong with a bow. The man's helm was large, two thin sheets of steel plate curved up the sides of the helm and tilted outward ashey struck nearly a foot in length. As customary of all officers in T'se ranks, between each horn-esque plate was a long white plume that fell back down his back, fashioned by the feathers of a crane. The plate armor on his shoulders held similar horn-like plates of armor that were on the sides of his helm, albiet quite smaller. They were about halved in size.*
*This guard was quite a bold figure, standing taller then most. The company that was with him each had a rather large emerald gem printed into their left chest-plate, which was another crest of stature among the ranks, although much less significant compared to the crane-feathered plume. The guards began to open the gate while the captain approached Huang Zhong.*
"I know of you. You are known to be a wise as you are strong, my elder master. I am afraid Lord Zhiyun is off on diplomatic matters, but he has permitted myself to lead any guest to the palace, where he has ordered me to give the guest a room for the duration of their visit. Does this please you, Master Huang Zhong?"
((Go ahead and post in the Audience Hall to extend the conversation.))
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Xifeng Yue
Second Lieutenant
The Beautiful Devil
Turn the lights off in this place//And she shines just like a star...
Posts: 200
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Gates
Aug 9, 2008 12:37:48 GMT -5
Post by Xifeng Yue on Aug 9, 2008 12:37:48 GMT -5
It was a cool day, the wind whipping the female rider's hair this way and that, the cold bite to it numbing the skin. You would almost expect for her breath to come visibly, but thankfully, it wasn't that cold yet. Not olnly did it chill Xifeng, but such weather was bad for crops, as she well know... most of her life had been in and around farmland.
She approaced Ye, once again with only with one guard at her side, more for companionship than anything else. It was the same man who had helped her hold her tounge in Shu after the faisico at the gates, and he was quickly coming to be the replacement for her second back from her home village of Shun Jhi.
Gods knew she needed one.
They approached the gates, sombered by the sites of burned foilage and the heavy musk of smoke that still hung in the air. It seemed it would remain here for awhile too, even though the city was being rebuilt again, even grander than before. The young woman cast her golden gaze around, until she finally rested it upon the gate of Ye. She didn't see anyone up there yet to call for her business, but was certian that if she waited, it would happen.
Syto shifted underneather her, and the woman patted the Dapple Gray's neck soothingly. Her face was serious and brooding, but that would change soon...
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Gates
Aug 9, 2008 13:00:23 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 9, 2008 13:00:23 GMT -5
*The lady's presence was greeted with a sight that one could behold in awe. As she approached th gate, she could see hundreds of silver banners waving violently in the wind, held high by the spears of hundreds of soldiers who now formed into ranks outside of Ye, now in preparation for war. The ranks were still, formed as close to perfect as you could be, as the captains of T'se preached discipline as the focus of the success of an army. The ability to manuever across the scape of a battle at the mere mention of the commander. That is what made Zhiyun's presence against Dong Zhuo so revered, and that is what would make Ma Chao quiver in fear of.*
*She passed the army of silver, each soldier plated in magnificent shimmering armor. A trained eye could notice the closer to the front, the more royal the men looked. The first row, numbering few, the men dropped capes from their left shoulders, and a plume of a crane's feathers fell from their helms. As the ranks progressed to the back, each soldier had a small gem bejeweled into their left chest plate, the front being a sapphire, going all the way back into a mall obsidian rock.*
*In the state of war they were now in, most people would not be allowed into the city while the army fit to conquer was outside the walls, but Zhiyun had a powerful defensive force garrisoned within, and should this lady be a scout, giving away any information for an attack while Sun Yuan Ci was at the battlefront, that would prove useless, as the city of Ye was now a symbolic fortress of a city, fit to last a seige and still commanding enough troops to defend and a fit commander in Liang Xun. The gates were opened, and of of the drill instructers pointed the lady's way to the palace, where she could get any formalities out of the way.*
Also... *works*
80/600
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Gates
Aug 11, 2008 12:34:19 GMT -5
Post by Liu Shan on Aug 11, 2008 12:34:19 GMT -5
Ye, it was so far north, so far from Shu... His father. But the young Liu accepted this plan of Huang Hao, as the eunuch was all he had left. Travelling in the unmarked carriage, Shan continued to play with his mother's pendant, asking himself the questions he wanted to ask Hao; but knew, they would be changed.. 'Look, we're nearly here'.. 'The future will be better without your father, he has given you no favours'. "Are you ready to meet Lord Sun? He is very reputable and Ye could be the perfect home for you to start a life without your father." Gongsi didn't look up, not wanting to truely accept that his father was a bad man; perhaps he had his reasons for what he did. Maybe he just didn't deserve the love of a father? "Maybe I should go back to Chengdu, my father must have answers." A scornful glance was all that was needed, however Hao could not stay angry at Shan; after all he just couldn't comprehend the matters that went on. "Your father would only cover the truth with lies that would only make him look good, after all he cares more about his own power than he cares about you, his own son." As the carriage stopped outside the gates of Beiping, it was Huang Hao to once again exit the carriage to do the speaking on 'behalf' of the child-like Shan. "I am Huang Hao, protector of the Lord Liu Shan; I come here to speak with the Lord of Ye."
Hiding the pendant back into the innder-compartments of his attire, Liu Shan couldn't help think why his own father would lie.. Perhaps it was only for public image, to gain power over people. Letting out a sigh, Gongsi waited for Hao to make his signal that they gained entrance to see Sun Yuan Ci..
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Gates
Aug 11, 2008 12:41:41 GMT -5
Post by Mr Wu Sheng on Aug 11, 2008 12:41:41 GMT -5
A tale For me and you
"Alone i wait - driven out by the loneliness i now feel - so help me friend, help me remove this beating heart of mine, for i cannot control its ache anymore."
It had all began about three months ago, I was watching the kids outside when news had come that my father had been chosen to work within Bei Hai's capital, Ye. It was an alright proposal - considering what it was worth. My father had always had issues with gaining money, and that was his great escape. It was a shame that it would later be his last.
Anyhow, we prepared the boats for departure, bypassing the early morning traffic before the traders came out of hiding. It was a warm day - filled with the peaceful songs of the labyrinth that surrounded us all, in a way it was warming to hear. Because although it was hard and booming - it seemed somewhat gentle, as if some meaning there was so much more stronger then the initial damage it caused upon ones ear.
But that's how the world worked in a way, with songs of joy or violence, and as we uncoiled the boats rope i too discovered that miserable fact. Ye wasn't so peaceful, we had heard local gossip speak of a raid that month to the city, but like most folktales - it was quickly dismissed, and never again was it mentioned.
"Take care father, I'll be sure to do everything in my power to preserve the well being on your household."
"Oh forget it boy." My fathers words seemed faint, but masked behind those words was a stern face, a face of wisdom - courage and pride, "Your to old to babysit the household, isn't it about time you looked into your own adventure?"
"maybe later!" I replied, "once you get back we'll talk about it."
"well, alright my boy."
That was the last time i would hear his voice, and he departed soon after, leaving just 1 memory for me as he left to go upstream where Ye would await him, and that memory was a face of pride - of honour. A memory that will live on to this day...
The night sky dissipated, revealing within it's torn left over waves the red sky light of a fire, followed by the murky oils from the swamped textures of the southern provinces. It was a sign, but as he gazed deeply into it the only words that seemed to ring from afar were those of a distant woman, it's pitch low - almost gravel like as its words tortured his very soul.
"He's dead!" She pleaded, yet no figure came from the visions within him, just a solemn silence that left every hair on him on edge, "He's dead Wu Tian...your father - is no more."
She continued and finished before the vision flashed, burning what appeared to be his eyes with a ferocity that left him screaming, but as he shot up to defy such light - all he saw were the tiled planks of his room, with a letter perched by the side of his bed, untouched and yet not mis-placed.
For on it's front revealed a name, a name he shared and upon opening the simple parchment, he screamed in defiance some more, for indeed this vision was true, it would speak of a raging fire. A fire that had killed lots of the construction workers and traders. Inside the note no names were given for the survivors or the deceased, and so it seemed there was only one alternative. He must go to Ye, and find the remains of his father.
The town he resided in was only a few miles south of the river bed that his father had used all those months ago - and creeping inside those dusty rowing boats only brought tears to his unforgiving eyes - if the news was right, and if the dark presence within him was telling the truth, then his father was doomed, and whoever did this to him would pay!
A quick journey north though brought him to his destination - which were none other than the cities gates, and he turned upon the guards there with a face of pure thunder, his eyes blood shot - almost blister like as they pulsated from within their sockets, he appeared like a true demon, heart broken and destrought over the loss he knew he would face.
"Guards!" His words were harsh, loud and mixed with pain, but still he spoke, dipping his head in a failed attempt to offer his courtesy, "I demand to know if Fu Bi Tian were among the deceased after this so called fire!...i demand to know which slime-ball be-rid me of the only family i have ever known. So i beg of you, please...help me here..help me find my father...for without his guidance - i do not know what dangers i will bring to this world, without a reason to love or cherish my homelands - i am nothing but a burden..a shadow of hatred and demise...so please...friend - HELP ME!"
His body gave in, and his eyes raged as he fell half to the floor - his body shaking, his mind racing. Something was wrong, very fucking wrong, and soon people would soon learn of Wu Sheng Tian's gift!
He rose steadily, although the tears from his eyes were drying, what was going on?
Well only he knew that, and he was in no mood to talk so early in the game, so he just rose, his head down - waiting for this guards response.
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Gates
Aug 12, 2008 0:08:13 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 12, 2008 0:08:13 GMT -5
160/600
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Gates
Aug 14, 2008 21:08:39 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 14, 2008 21:08:39 GMT -5
320/600
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Gates
Aug 17, 2008 22:51:30 GMT -5
Post by Yu Jin on Aug 17, 2008 22:51:30 GMT -5
Fa Zheng's horse trotted slowly as Zheng pull the reigns up signaling a stop. His hair had unraveled a little and his clothes rambled about. He had just come from Cheng Du to see Liang Xun. He stopped his horse and looked around for the nearest guard. The city it self was fairly remarkable very large, he had heard that Ye had been a beautiful city and this fit the bill quite well. Turning his horse he once again searched for guards then called out to get someones attention.
"Hello I am Fa Zheng, I have come all the way from Cheng Du to see the famed strategist Liang Xun who summoned me here, can anyone help me."
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Gates
Aug 17, 2008 23:52:49 GMT -5
Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Aug 17, 2008 23:52:49 GMT -5
"Yessssssir, go on in."
*The guard said while... working.*
480/600
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