Phalanxe's exam

[Anume]

A cobbled road

The dirt path gives way to a cobbled stone path. The stones are worn

smooth from travel and age, and seem to have been only recently laid.

The edges of the path are lined with thorned brambles that come head

high, seemingly to prevent flight into the deep woods. But why would

anyone want to flee there?

 

[Exits: east south]

(Charmed) A large, shaggy mammoth is here.

Phalanxe the Vengeance of the Forest is here, sitting astride a large mammoth.

(Charmed) (White Aura) A member of the Blood Guard protects his master.

 

(We are here because I decided to run around in a big circle to hopefully clear the Maxim from his back log, most people just have it copied and pasted into a word processor though, I'd wager.)

 

You nod at the Blood Guard.

 

Phalanxe smiles happily.

 

The Blood Guard quickly unpacks a small folding table from his pack, and sets it up in front of Zoichan.

 

The Blood Guard continues to unpack other items, such as an ink jar, a quill, and an official looking parchment, placing them on the table.

 

Phalanxe sits down on a few stones.

 

Phalanxe dismounts from a large mammoth.

 

Phalanxe sits down.

 

You nod at the Blood Guard.

Phalanxe pats a large mammoth on its head.

 

The Blood Guard nods at Zoichan then stands behind him.

 

We will now begin the process of your Imperial Exam. Zoichan coughs gently, then says 'We will now begin the process of your Imperial Exam.

 

Phalanxe nods.

 

Phalanxe says 'yehs siiR.'

 

Zoichan dips the quill into the ink jar and makes a few marks on the parchment.

 

You say 'I will need you to state your full name, and that you are taking this Exam under no

duress.'

 

 

 

 

You are thirsty.

You are hungry.

 

(Blah, I forgot to bring food and I'm our of milk. Good thing I have a ranger friend here...)

 

Small but visable creases show in Zoichan's face as he frowns.

 

Phalanxe says 'phaolanxEh tAhcke iimperIahl ehxaammm uhhNnder nO DUhrEsSzZSs.'

 

Zoichan nods, making a few more marks on the document. He then says, 'I will continue to

prepare the scroll. Go to the western forest and bring us back something to eat. I hear your guild is good at such.'

 

Phalanxe nods.

 

Phalanxe stands up.

 

Phalanxe walks south. A large mammoth wakes and stands up.

A large mammoth walks south.

 

(He takes a while to come back, so I assumed that he ran back to get another quick read on the Maxim...I go looking for him.)

 

You stand up.

 

(Go into Banor Forest, he's not there either, he passes by me while I'm going into the Elderwood)

 

You peer intently at Phalanxe.

 

Phalanxe gives you a roasted duck.

 

You say 'Where did you go?'

 

The Blood Guard glares at Phalanxe.

 

Phalanxe sits down and rests.

 

You peer intently at Phalanxe.

 

Phalanxe is resting here.

 

Phalanxe says 'Loots aoff tIme INn CIities, nNnoOo take tiMmMe lEharNn hoow

BUhtCher fFoOod.'

 

Small but visable creases show in Zoichan's face as he frowns.

 

You rest.

 

Zoichan still staring at you oddly, Zoichan dips his quill into the ink jar and asks, 'It is

long standing custom of the Tribunal to offer a one hundred thousand coin life

insurance policy if you are to die in service to the Tribunal.'

 

Zoichan continues, 'Who would you like this policy to be in the name of?

 

Phalanxe says 'ThHe EhmpiIREh..'

 

Zoichan makes a harsh slash on his parchment.

 

Phalanxe says 'PhhalaniksE nnnO hhavE annny REmmmaIiNiNng famMiily..'

 

Zoichan marks a few more marks on his parchment, then asks, 'If you are given premission to

intern underneath me, what would your chosen path be? Adjudicator, or Council?

 

Phalanxe says 'phHalannnXe Was ThinnnkInnG ofF ThhE cjaouhnnsjiil.'

 

Zoichan chuckles to himself. 'An ogre on the council....

 

You say 'How amusing.'

 

Zoichan shrugs again, and makes smoe marks on his scroll.

 

Phalanxe chuckles politely.

 

Why do you think that you are suited for such a position?

 

Phalanxe says 'pHalaNnkze fEEhl liIKEh PoOosSsIitION mmmaore IinNn nehEhd aonnnD

cjaoUhld Leaornnn haow tao fuLFiiLL jJaob.'

 

Phalanxe says 'PhhaolawnnnXe AhLsO hHAhve fehw IiDEhahszs.'

 

You say 'And you think that you could be respected enough to fulfill such a position?'

 

bio phalanxe

Race: Ogre,

(Right-handed) (Artificer)

Face: Ugly Eyes : Blue Facial-Hair: Clean

Hair: Bald Color: Bald Texture: Bald

Body: Muscular Skin : Pale

Description:

The strong stench of fresh meat lingers through the air. A blood-stained

sack of steaks is thrown across the back of this large creature. A darkness

comes over his face as it rests beneath a large green hood. Deep, blue eyes

peer out into the open, beneath the shelves of thick, matted eyebrows. A

tightly worn, green tunic covers his torso. Broken sticks, leaves and

thorns cover this tattered cloth. His skin is bound tightly around the

masses of muscle which engulf this man from head to toe. A small, razor

sharp knife is sheathed upon his hip. Pelts of large game animals adorn his

waist. A strange, glowing bow rests about his shoulder.

 

(OH REALLY?! Blood stained sack of steaks, but doesn't know how to butcher? This will be fun.)

 

 

You say 'I for one, do not.'

 

You say 'You carry a large blood spattered sack of steaks.'

 

You say 'Yet you do not know how to butcher animals.'

 

Phalanxe says 'pHhahhlahNnkxE hawVeh mahhnnny frIienNndZSs thHaht rEszspecjt.'

 

You say 'I for one question your motives already. Where did you get the sack?'

 

Phalanxe says 'phalAnxe bUy fRoomM aotHer RannngerZsz.. ahlszsoOo visSzit guhiILD

iiNn EVerwilD fOoR soOomMeh sSsuhhppliiehZsz..'

 

You say 'And they don't mind that you benefit from their hard work?'

 

You mutter quietly to yourself.

 

Phalanxe says 'PhhalaNnkze no szsehLlINng ThEhiir mMeawTs.'

 

Zoichan looks at you, slightly curious, slightly odd. He says, 'I for one, will be upset if you

take my hard work for your own gain.

 

Phalanxe says 'phaolanNnxe nNnOo tahkEh, sspehnd coiINnZsz.'

 

You say 'I do not tolerate slackers.'

 

You say 'And will not do for someone else, what they failed to learn themselves.'

 

You say 'Such as you, and butchering meat.'

 

Zoichan narrows his eyes, seemingly done with his rant, and turns his attention back to

the scroll.

 

Zoichan makes some marks, saying to himself, 'Considering a position on the council...'

 

You say 'Now then, to the actual Exam.'

 

You say 'Since you were so eager for it, I have imposed a time limit on your answers.'

 

(Phalanxe sent a completely merited scroll, but Zoichan is just a jerk)

 

You say 'You will have six seconds to answer the question at hand.'

 

Phalanxe swallows hard.

 

You say 'The first you should know very well, since you consider a position on the council.'

 

 

Zoichan continues, 'We both know that the Maxim provides the ultimate framework of our

laws.'

 

You say 'Who, if any, is above the Maxim's framework?'

 

Phalanxe says 'tHe ssOvehrEignNn.'

 

Zoichan begins counting on his fingers.

 

Zoichan dips his quill, and makes a small mark on his parchment.

 

You say 'Should a ranger pick up a disarmed shield in the city, how long of a warning

must you give before issuing a warrant?'

 

Zoichan begins counting on his fingers.

 

You say 'And time.'

 

Phalanxe says 'iimMEhdiawtehly..'

 

Zoichan makes a small mark on his parchment.

 

You say 'Murdering an Outlaw is not against Imperial Law. Name one more example of when

Murder is not a crime.'

 

Zoichan begins counting on his fingers.

 

You say 'And time.'

 

Zoichan makes a small mark on his parchment.

 

Phalanxe grumbles and growls. You wonder what's wrong...

 

You say 'Is there a problem, Phalanxe?'

 

Phalanxe says 'nOo.'

 

You say 'Perhaps you are begining to regret your scroll? The one with the veiled comments

insulting me, which was sent also to my underlings and the gods above?'

 

Phalanxe says 'PHahlAnkxE nOo InZszUlT yaouhH.'

 

You say 'Your scroll mentioned laws being broken left and right.'

 

You say 'Do you not think I do my job well, Phalanxe?'

 

Phalanxe says 'pHhawLaannxE no sSzAhy yoOou dIdNnt..'

 

 

You say 'Ahh, so even if laws are being broken, I am doing my job well?'

 

You say 'I thought our jobs were to keep laws from being broken.'

 

You peer intently at Phalanxe.

 

Phalanxe says 'phaLawNkzeh knnoOow HhahhND oF LaoW vEry buhhsY wiith more thhAnNn

jJuhhZszt WAhtcHhIinNng ThEh zjIitiIehszs..'

 

Phalanxe says 'PhhalaanNnkxe ssiImpLY Zszay sSseE Lawss vbrookehn..'

 

Phalanxe says 'aNd that phHalanNnkze REhaDY fFooR nneXt szstep.'

 

You say 'Answer the previous question. Concerning Murder.'

 

The Blood Guard snickers softly.

 

Phalanxe says 'whEnn nao cry foor HhEhLP Iss hHehaord.'

 

You peer intently at the Blood Guard.

 

You say 'If no cry for help is heard, and the Tribunal witness the assault, then it is still

not permitted.'

 

You say 'Give me an example of when somone can shout all they want.'

 

You say 'Yet, the murder is allowed within the city limits.'

 

Phalanxe says 'aN OuTlaaw..'

 

Zoichan looks frustrated, 'The original question excluded the example of an outlaw.'

 

You say 'Go get us some food, and think about it on the way.'

 

Phalanxe walks south.

A large mammoth wakes and stands up.

A large mammoth walks south.

 

Zoichan holds his hand up to his mouth, allowing a slight chuckle to pass through.

 

The Blood Guard says 'You're enjoying this far too much.'

 

You say 'My job comes with a few perks.'

 

You say 'Weeding out the weak willed, is one of them.'

 

The Blood Guard shrugs helplessly.

 

 

Phalanxe walks in.

A large mammoth walks in.

 

(Ducks exchange hands)

 

Phalanxe says 'quuesstIon iszs, EhxaMplE aoff wheN mMurdEhr iIZSs ahhLlOweD

ooThehr tHaanNn OUtLAw?'

 

You say 'Yes. When they can shout all they want.'

 

Phalanxe says 'nNno remMemmBer mahximmm sSsaayinNnG MuRder Ahllowed, oThher ThANn

outlaow.'

 

Phalanxe says 'uhHNlesSzZsz MmMahhyBe ahhnn outLahhwZSs fFolLowerss, but

thhinckinG tHawt unnnder aaZSssaulT..'

 

Zoichan marks a harsh mark on his parchment, then says 'Tribunals are allowed to commit Murder

while capturing a marked criminal.

 

Phalanxe scratches his head, looking very confused.

 

Zoichan looks at you flatly, and asks 'Define murder, per the Maxim.

 

Phalanxe says 'vioolEhnnnce agahhinNnZSsT pehOoPleh AhvbaoVe ghehnNnEhRal

poopuhLaceh..'

 

You say 'So, would it not officially be considered Murder, when a Tribunal attempts to

capture a criminal?'

 

Phalanxe says 'wEhll, by dEhffinNniitiIOoN ooff mmakzIM, iit be uhnNndEr

MmMuhhrDeR..'

 

Zoichan gives a short, quick nod.

 

Phalanxe says 'BUht it wOuLd alZSso Be the mAxim aaLLaowinng sSsuhhsjH Ahsjtss in

Oorder tO ApPReHend zjrimMinal..'

 

You say 'Give me three exceptions to the sheathing law.'

 

Phalanxe says 'fFightiNngh oUtlaaw'

 

Phalanxe says 'defFenNnd sjity froom innnCOmiNngh raoid'

 

Phalanxe says 'tribuhHNnAhl aoppRehHennnding zjrimMinawl.'

 

You say 'Becoming a little creative with the last one.'

 

Zoichan holds his hand up to his mouth, allowing a slight chuckle to pass through.

 

You say 'Fair enough.'

 

Phalanxe says 'need too be..'

 

Phalanxe says 'ZzzaoiIcHhahhN iin DePtHh wIithH kuuhhehsSsTioonNnZSs.'

 

Zoichan makes a small mark on his parchment.

 

Phalanxe says 'reaalIizZE nOw..'

 

You say 'Realize what now?'

 

Phalanxe says 'youh wAhnt answersSs iInNn dEhpTh..'

 

Phalanxe says 'mOorE tHAhnn jjuhHZszT whHahT MmMahhkxiM caN telL..'

 

You say 'The three exceptions of sheathing are clearly outlined in the Maxim.'

 

You say 'The third, being an already marked criminal, is excepted from the sheathing law.'

 

Phalanxe nods.

 

You say 'What two things must be done, prior to an officer attempting to capture a new

offender?'

 

Phalanxe says 'ah waorrant MmMUhsst bEh iiZszsSzUEd..'

 

You say 'And?'

 

Zoichan looks at you, rather impatiently.

 

Phalanxe says 'to emmpiiREh awnD crIiMmMiiNnaL..'

 

You say 'Right...a warrant must be sent to the empire and criminal...but what else?'

 

Phalanxe says 'Zszaiid crImmiinnahl mMUZSst be mMaRkEhD wIthh a FlahhG,

alErtiInng puhhbliIc tHhem Iiszs criIMmMIinNnahhl.'

 

The Blood Guard snorts derisively.

 

Phalanxe gets a blank stare, as if something were running around inside of his

head.

 

The Blood Guard says 'Go back to the time limit, Sir. I think he's cheating.'

 

 

You raise your eyebrow at the Blood Guard.

 

Phalanxe says 'whhaT?'

 

Zoichan looks at Phalanxe curiously, asking 'Are you cheating, Phalanxe?'

 

Phalanxe says 'nnoOo szsIR..'

 

You say 'Name the three exceptions in the Maxim regarding Assault.'

 

Phalanxe says 'asszsAultiing outlaow fFolLowerss.'

 

Phalanxe says 'oOohHRaaM ThHe DRunck..'

 

Phalanxe says 'ahnnnd OoF cooUrsEh, THhemmm Peszsky raiidehRszs.'

 

Zoichan dips his quill and makes a small mark on his parchment.

 

You say 'Let us say I see you inside the city with a drawn weapon.'

 

You say 'I warn you to sheath.'

 

You say 'You do not.'

 

You say 'How many hours must pass before I issue the second warning?'

 

Phalanxe says 'zEhRao hhoouhrszs fFOr sSsehconNnd wahhrNniiNng.'

 

Phalanxe says 'it Iszs two HouhrZSs to sshHEawtH BefOre BeiiNnG mahrkED.'

 

Zoichan makes another mark on his parchment.

 

You say 'I trust you trained in your guild the ability to hide in the forests?'

 

Phalanxe says 'VERy sSsOo..'

 

You say 'Would you be allowed to do so, in a lawfull area, if a Tribunal?'

 

The Blood Guard says 'Check his pockets! I think I saw him look at something!'

 

Phalanxe says 'PhahLawnnxE ableh tao HIidE in treEhs, vbUt mmmuhhst BEh ViIsible

iiNn oordehR to pLAcE aw wARraonnt..'

 

Phalanxe says 'onLy HiidEh whennn chaasIng crimMInal..'

 

The Blood Guard says louder, 'Check his pockets!'

 

 

Phalanxe says 'ZszuhRE, caomMEh loaoK Iin theM..'

The Blood Guard glares at Phalanxe and says, 'Don't you get an attitude with me, ogre...

 

Phalanxe says 'phhalahhNnxeh Nnoo HhaoVe attiitUhdeh..'

 

Zoichan mutters and says, 'Frank, must I remind you that you're a Blood Guard because

you failed the Exam yourself?

 

The Blood Guard smirks at your saying.

 

The Blood Guard says 'It's all rigged anyways!'

 

Phalanxe chuckles politely.

 

Zoichan sighs, rubbing his weary looking face.

 

Zoichan makes some marks on his parchment, then motions, 'That is all. You may go Phalanxe.

 

Phalanxe says 'phhalaoNnkxEh GIiVE yoOouhh ZszoOome DucKsSz..'

 

Zoichan coughs, and says again, 'That is all Phalanxe. You may go.'

 

Phalanxe says 'yeZsz ssiIR..'

 

Phalanxe stands at attenion and gives you a brisk salute.

 

Phalanxe mounts on the back of a large mammoth.

 

Phalanxe rides south.

A large mammoth walks south.

 

The Blood Guard says 'You know I'm right. They all cheat.'

 

Zoichan chuckles at the Blood Guard.

 

You nod at the Blood Guard.