~Prologue: A Grand Beginning~
Astrasia has once again seen an influx of eager recruits after the most recent rebellion foolishly announced itself. Youths, adults, nobles, peasants and everything in between are eager to prove their loyalty to their country and their Emperor. In a somewhat twisted way, life has come back to the country after a sufficiently long dry spell. However, as the length of a dry spell increases so too does the volume of water increase, sometimes becoming a raging blizzard that erases everything in its cover of white. Can a house whose boards are rotten stand up to the weight such a blizzard leaves in its wake even with the support of innumerable pillars?
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Astrali IV's throne room was a thing of splendor, even when not compared to the modest conditions most of his subjects lived in. Above hung four grand chandeliers made of silver and adorned with uncountable candles. The floor was made from marble and a massive red carpet covered much of the floor. It made kneeling for an hour, maybe more, slightly more comfortable for what it was worth.
With the coming winter, the emergence of the rebellion has put the country into overdrive. And while the army's ranks have been greatly bolstered there is little the new recruits can do until they have proven their worth. One such group, under the supervision of General Cullen, have shown significant progress during their training. As such, and partially because of the general himself, the group has been allowed to officially join Astrasia's active military. Their initiation was coming to a close...
"Now rise and face Emperor Astrali IV!" There was a brief moment of silence as all in attendance stood from their kneel and gave their Emperor their undivided attention.
"Your orders are to crush the rebel resistance and root out their source. They are a festering wound on our country, on your honor, and on me. Leave no chance for them to escape and allow the wound to spread. You may take them now, General Cullen.""By your leave, my Emperor."
Cullen lead his new recruits to the castle's armory.
"Wait here, soldiers. I'll return with your weapons after I finish getting our supplies in order. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice."//Kristijan Dragic, Hallbjorn Athaulfson, Matthias Jaegerschenck, Alana Fardoragh, and Leon Hessel are in!