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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Dec 31, 2007 11:40:08 GMT -5
The palace at Cairo is the main home of the Pharaoh and his family. Anybody intending to find the Pharaoh should come here. The Throne Room is the large room, in the middle towards the back. The walls are covered in tapestries, the floor in carpets and there are hundreds of different kinds of pottery on stands around the Palace. There are at least a hundred slaves working in the palace and nearly as many guards, a few mounted on War Elephants. The Treasury is two floors beneath the ground, it is securely guarded and has tons of gold, silver and gems kept inside.
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Post by Alcaeus Destono on Jan 13, 2008 18:53:02 GMT -5
In great haste from Carthage, a messenger was sent. He were to speak with the lords of Egypt about great importance as friends threw times they had been, now as Egypt ones again had become independent after the Persian war in Greece, it was time to seek new decisions between them. Upon a white horse the emissary road, to represent peace as no war was seeked. It was sure the news surely would please the Egyptian royals, however an answer they needed on the words to be spoken. Quickly his horse ran upon the fields it crossed, until the city of Alexandria could be seen in distance. As he approached, the doors infront opened before him.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 15, 2008 14:25:25 GMT -5
The messenger of Carthage was warmly greeted by the Pharaoh himself. Sabé took him into the Palace, and into the Throne Room. There he was offered bread and wine after the long journey from Carthage. The Pharaoh Sabé sat upon his Throne, smiling an amused smile. "I was going to send a messenger to see your King, but now I see you've beaten me to it. I hope your business here is similar to the business I hoped to engage in with you."
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Post by Mathias on Jan 29, 2008 14:32:17 GMT -5
Mathias had yet to swear his allegiance to this new pharaoh. He had protected the last pharaoh and it had nearly cost him his life. That was the reason for his scar that ran down his chest from his collarbone to his waist. Mathias wore it as a mark of glory and as a mark of honor and pride. Mathias had his weapons at his waist and he moved towards the throne room to introduce himself to his pharaoh and to swear his allegiance. The guards stopped him at the door and requested him to disarm. Mathias reluctantly did so, he hated to part with his weapons. After such an event had occurred, he was let in to see the Pharaoh. He had to wait in a line, which pissed him off more. He could just dispatch the priests and concubines and some really really fat person in front of him to get to the pharaoh if he wished to.
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Post by Alcaeus Destono on Jan 31, 2008 8:41:54 GMT -5
As the messenger of Carthage saw the Pharaoh in front, he deeply bowed before him in respect. With interest and open hears he listened to what he had to say before he spoke himself, but a smile soon appeared on his face as the Egyptian lord guessed right."Yes o wise Pharaoh of Egypt, Carthage has come to ask for allegiance but also the king wishes you to accept his daughter as bride." The messenger said as he turned to look at the Egyptian with honor, he hoped it would please him and that he would accept cause a great bond it could make between their two lands.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Feb 2, 2008 13:33:05 GMT -5
Sabé was taken aback at the offer, "The King's daughter as a bride?" He paused in thought for a second, "Well, how could I refuse such a generous offer." The Pharaoh smiled, this messenger had chosen his words of address well, for Sabé liked titles and, he thought, as a great God-King he was worthy of them. "I have truly been blessed by my brothers for today I gain an alliance with another great nation, along with a friendship and a bride."
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Post by Alcaeus Destono on Feb 3, 2008 10:26:34 GMT -5
When Pharaoh accepted the offer, it pleased also the messenger as much it pleased Carthage. Freya, the daughter of the king were now to be married the lord of Egypt as alliance would be strengthened between them. A smile appeared on the face of the messenger, but in respond he answered."My king will be pleased by you accepting our offer, I shall take my leave if nothing more is to be discussed. Thank you, o great Pharaoh of Egypt."He said in kind words, as he at the same time bowed in respect before leaving.
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Post by Mathias on Feb 3, 2008 13:32:46 GMT -5
Ok, so the little messenger boy from Carthage was done now. There was still a line in front of him to speak with the pharaoh. Mathias had pretty much had it to his neck with the line and he simply hated waiting. Mathias moved out from the line and past the incredibly fat man in front of him. The man protested and grabbed Mathias's shoulder. Mathias took this as a sign of aggression and so he did what he would usually do to someone that attacked him. Mathias jutted out his left arm, striking in the man's jugular. The man released him and held his neck as he dropped to his knees. Mathias then proceeded ahead until he found himself at the head of the line and he stood in front of a priest. Mathias stepped in front of the man, "In the name of Ra?" The man protested and Mathias turned to the man and moved his hand to the man's shoulder, pushing in his nerve, " I serve Set." Mathias said coldly and the man dropped to his knee and shut up. Mathias then turned to the pharaoh and dropped to his knee.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Feb 4, 2008 13:11:31 GMT -5
Sabé watched the events at first with unease, moving his hand silently to his side where his sword lay, however, it was not needed. The man knelt before him, soon after proclaiming that he served Set. Guards had moved forwards, swords drawn or spears pointed forwards but Sabé waved them back saying, "Stand and face me. Who are you?" Sabé studied him, he was obviously strong and was apparantly a very good fighter - he knew where pressure points were and knew how to use them but it appeared he was impatient as he refused wait in the queue. Secretly Sabé was grateful, most of the people who came to see him came with fake reasons ust to see him and many more came for simple questions of common sense. Sabé rarely saw intelligent people for the simple reason that they could generally work things out for themself rather than having to ask the Pharaoh for help, mostly the only intelligent conversation Sabé got was from his advisers and family.
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Post by Mathias on Feb 4, 2008 15:52:03 GMT -5
The guards that approached Mathias meant nothing to him. He didn't mind them, didn't care and he knew he could probably kill him if the Pharaoh commanded it. Mathias had finally received the attention that he desired from the pharaoh. Mathias had to note that it had taken some doing, however, now that Mathias had his attention, he was not going to loose it until he had properly used this opportunity. The pharaoh commanded him to rise and so Mathias did, standing in front of the pharaoh. Mathias was a good three inches taller, and it was a good thing that Sabe was on a step or Mathias would be beheaded. One should never be taller than the pharaoh. In any case, Mathias obeyed the second command given to him, " I am Mathias, i protected the previous God that sat on the throne and as such i swear my loyalty to protect you my Pharaoh," Mathias said, bowing his head again. Mathias would serve this new Pharaoh and if that meant almost dying, then that was what it meant.
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Post by Mandisa on Feb 5, 2008 7:18:08 GMT -5
Mandisa watched quietly from behind a pillar as the affairs of the Pharaoh proceeded. She remained quiet as she watched as she did not wish to be caught, she much preferred watching in secret. She found it amusing at the creation of aliances between nations and all the fancy words and gifts which it entailed. "A Carthagian princess" she whispered to herself, a slight smile on her lips. Mandisa did not want to believe that the once mighty Egyptian empire was now a broken shard of its former glory, having to rely on alliances to continue. She forever cursed the Persians for their part in this.
The other affairs of her Pharaoh however did not seem to look as interesting as that that had just proceeded. But nevertheless she continued to watch, she had no other duties in which she was required to attend until later. A man caught her interest then, as he pushed his way through the crowd. He caused such a disturbance that it intrigued her as to who he was. She personally had never met him before, yet she found herself leaning against the column as she strained to hear the conversation.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 7, 2008 10:50:57 GMT -5
As war were happening in the north, messengers from Rome had been sent to all other nations that stood free from Rome`s plunder and tyranny. The reason was that they did not wish any more war with other countries, as busy they were with their own. Long had Rome and Egypt stayed friend in the past, but it was time to make it sure that the old alliance would hold. By ship, the messenger who just some months ago traveled from Rome reached Egypt. He came with a bearing proposal, which was to be given to the Pharaoh as important it were.
When the man arrived, he quickly hurried to the palace. As he reached the gate, he asked to be let in as news he had to give. He hoped the Pharaoh would not decline him, as interesting the offer he came with would be to the Egyptians. Hopefully it all would go well, Rome had started its war with their neighboring country, but none they wished any further.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Feb 8, 2008 11:46:30 GMT -5
"Mathias," Sabé said, whilst an old man moved forwards from behind the throne and whispered in his ear, Sabé listened for a couple of seconds then waved him away, "I hear that you served the old Pharaoh well. I thank you for it and I hope that you will be able to do just as well with me." The Pharaoh smiled and nodded. He noticed a messenger hurrying up to him, and as the messenger spoke in his ear, Sabé's smile vanished. A Roman man had arrived, and it looked like business would ensue. "Mathias, you are free to stay if you wish, or you may leave but please excuse my hurriedness with you, an important matter of business must be seen to, I apologise." Sabé finished and turned to one of the guards at the entrance to the Throne Room, "Let the Roman in."
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Post by Mathias on Feb 8, 2008 14:15:37 GMT -5
Mathias rose and nodded his head when the pharaoh granted him the duty of being his bodyguard. Usually they started with the family of the pharaoh and then worked their way up, but Mathias was immediately returned to his former glory and he was more than happy to be there. He enjoyed his duty as the protector of the pharaoh and he served the pharaoh loyally as often as he could with very little regard towards his own wellbeing. It was the pharaoh that needed to be protected and kept safe, not Mathias. “Thank you pharaoh.” He said and then walked away from the throne. He was not needed now and when he was needed he would be there. He would not leave the throne room because that would be improper edict for a bodyguard. He would stand near a pillar and he would simply watch the pharaoh and everything that was going on around him. Mathias was alert and he knew about his surroundings. It as near impossible to sneak up upon him and it was impossible for anyone to sneak up upon someone that Mathias was protecting. He made sure that the person he protected was in fact safe. This would be no different. Mathias disappeared into the crowd, but he was still very much alive and within the room as he had ever been.
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Post by Queen Alessia on Feb 15, 2008 18:04:46 GMT -5
Shortly after Scythia had entered an alliance with the Athenians, a messenger was sent south, to the Egyptians. The messenger rode a horse to the palace, jumping off it and walking into the throne room. The messenger bowed to the pharaoh, before he spoke to him. "Oh great pharaoh of Egypt, the Queen of Scythia is requesting an alliance and a trade agreement. Together, our alliance can defeat our enemies. What do you say?" The messenger asked, looking at the pharaoh.
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