Day Four of Fifty Justice Reckoning Set 43 Journey into Despair or Opportunity Knocks

As should be known my name is Morgath and I must begin by stating that something befell the Master and I that he had of course anticipated but never truly felt would actually come to pass. Perhaps I should set the scene in order to bring everything into perspective. We had arrived from a flashback into the past of Eagle on the shores of Valn. Our mission was to follow thru on negotiations that had taken place with the Master and Klon Barr.

Now the Master it seemed had already deduced that the identity of Klon Barr whose organization known as was Merciful Dawn which had been absorbed into the Loyalists and become the Estate District but I had not. The fact that he would turn out to be not only an Outsider but a purebred Solar was indeed a surprise to me. The he had plans that involved having to remain with the Loyalists in order to try and enact a plan of his own in the future seemed foolish to me but then again it no doubt had something to do with saving the lives of those he cared about.

Klon Barr who in fact turned out to be the founder of Merciful Dawn who had basically just been passing leadership of his organization down to himself and forming a new identity after an appropriate amount of time had passed. So his weakness and that being his love for Merciful Dawn was the weakness that the Shadow Lord of the Loyalists was using against him. In fact even after a host of minor difficulties which Justice endured to find his base and they finally stood face to face a truce was almost formed until the untimely arrival of the Shadow Lord itself.


The Shadow Lord of the Loyalists laid down an ultimatum to destroy the disobedient Klon Barr and his minions then work out a deal to join him. Or submit to magical mind alterations with the use of an Artifact which would render the Shadow Lord an ally to not be betrayed which could not be broken by conventional magic. Or be left with the chance of failing to defeat Klon Barr and have their minds completely rewritten to serve the needs of the Loyalists.


It is really not worth even going into the infighting and back and forth deliberations on if they should have fought or submitted to the less severe mind wipe. What is worth noting is that of course Mordalfus chose to submit to the mind wipe using the logic that keeping Klon Barr and ally was worth the risk. On the other hand Kameron, Eagle, and Natakoo of course were willing to fight as a matter of fact when it seemed that the battle might not be easy victory Kameron even considered taking his own life.


The Master chose that moment to step in for while he was willing to fight and felt victory could be assured if he put his mind to it the others did not seem to share his faith. There was also the fact that the soul link that we shared with Justice that the Master had been spending a great deal of time communing was itself in conflict. The Master felt that the part of the Link that wished not to fight was Soulinkar. There was another part that stood with the option to fight which the Master had deduced was Narvada and perhaps something else. He was of course right as Tiberius it seemed had indeed been busy but that is another story. In the end the Master reminded Kameron that if he did not like the rules of the game he could always just change the rules.

The object that would change the rules was a strand of beads that had the magical ability when used by the skilled or faithful to contact a Deity and call forth one of their faithful servants to aid them. It took a little work on the Master part but in the end Kameron since in reality he would then be faced with true proof of his Deity’s existence could in the end not refute his logic. Indeed a good investment that the Master had given to Kameron before the mission had began for a stormy day.


The servant of Ares appeared and after a little power play by Narvada with the aid of Drago and company who it seemed was also known as the Demon Prince of Waves was countered by Klon Barr negotiations began in earnest. Sadly the talks did not go in the Master’s favor. For while in the end the Avatar of Ares cut a deal that would free Kameron and Eagle from the mind alterations and the other mind alterations would be performed by the Avatar itself while being observed by the Shadow Lord. We were given twelve hours to make any preparations we felt we needed to make.


Drago had asked me to help him communicate with Klon Barr to see if they could work out another plan. The only option it turned out to be was to sacrifice someone who would erect an anti-magic shell while the others fled as the Shadow Lord had only sent a projection. The Master had considered it but the idea of running did not sit with him or for the matter Mordalfus.


Meanwhile the Master had been speaking with the Avatar seeking to make a deal and even that deal was unsatisfactory as it would result in the binding of Amanda. No doubt since Armand had started making a presence in world he had made a point to be honorable and keep his word whenever it was given. On might wonder why he was not therefore lawful well that was because Amanda on the other hand had absolutely no problem handling situations with extreme prejudice. All the bound Souls, Undead, Liquid Pain chambers, and truly unholy rituals dark enough to give even me a Fiendish Outsider pause were Amanda’s handiwork. In truth I somehow doubted that Bel was truly the Father of the Mistress and had my suspicions that it was in reality the Lord of the Hells Asmodeus himself. Not that I could prove it due the state extraplanar restrictions of the World know as Tecra.

So in the end we would have twelve hours to make our peace before the deed would be done. The Master and the Mistress were both fuming and for moment I wondered if we were about to engage in a battle with everyone present as they had all failed us. I had already made a deal of my own with Narvada the Prince of Waves which assured mutual cooperation for the moment and I was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if necessary but I hoped it would not be necessary.


Finally the Master had to face being beaten and accept the artifact level mind rape by the Avatar of Aries. I know the Master had made arrangements for such an eventually but to see his ultimate plan be enacted was something I had not foreseen. It would involve the loss of almost everything loved and held dear. Paramount to his plan would involve the great loves of his life that I knew not when he might see again. Yasriia Alet’tar consort and silent business partner of nineteen years, Delilah Varosh consort, partner of twelve years and Mother of Shay Quickshar their Daughter and finally Leydarfel consort and partner of six years. Along with the others who were part of the Network Inner Council Kal’Rath Alet’tar, Am’Irin Alet’tar, Markessa Nogar, and Vash Laren who would all break all ties to the Master. Even the Masters base Nym’Kren would vanish and remain cloaked and all of his business interests would now be overseen by others not known to the Master as was part of a plan he had set up with Yasriia years before.


It did not end there the Liquid Pain factory would be shut down and all of the Masters simulacra would be relocated to the Island until the Master had his back up base up and running. The Master in effect would with the exception a few contacts be starting over from scratch until either he or the Network found a way to break the mind rape. His only remaining contact would be his Mother on the Island and what I knew would quickly make the Master a more dangerous and darker person indeed the loss of his Daughter Shay Quickshar. He I know had hoped to see her soon spending time with her Grandmother Lorali on the Island but events had transpired which made the risk to those he loved too great.


Where did that leave the Master well he would still have his Seelie Silthilar apprentice Voltana Arcana and his Undead as well as a number substantial stipend of funds large enough to start a new business operation or hire a number of mercenaries as well a recently acquired Ninja Clan. My only wonder was how the Master might choose to deal with the quiet in his mind one all of the reports stopped. It didn’t matter either way we had done it before and I had no doubt we would do it again I had faith in the Master all hail to Clan of Shar.






Word’s from the Master 3


It was no wonder that now as I finally felt my power grow to a level where I felt I could have easily convinced Justice to stand with me and oppose the Shadow Lord it no longer matters. As I have allowed Morgath to record the Final Protocol as he known to him had been enacted. I really had no choice it was either that or go into hiding and be seen as a coward and watch the Network be torn asunder. Well that was not likely to happen if I had anything to say about it but the situation was I had not guarantee hence the Final Protocol.


I was of course aware of Morgath’s little dealings with Narvada and I was actually proud of him for he had gained me information which would prove useful in the future. While the full extent of the control the Loyalists would soon hold over Perciphea if their Senatorial candidate won was indeed impressive to behold as Klon Barr had revealed the extent of their choke hold on but the Government as well as the Underworld of Perciphea.


The arrival of the Shadow Lord of the Loyalist Leader and the arrival of the Avatar of Ares had saved Kameron and Eagle and Mordalfus seemed content to yield and fight another day much to my disappointment. I had of course found another ally but how much us I could put to it I would have to see as I must admit it was a long shot. I had found a place within the link where I could conceal parts of myself that might enable me to have a chance to find a way to work around the mind rape but it had never been tried hence the long shot.


Justice and the Soul Link had cost me literally everything that I had held dear and loved for while I had gained much I now had to come to terms with the price which it seemed would have to be paid. It was far from over for my former Network would never stop seeking a way to free me for the power of the artifact level mind rape to which I had been subjected. It was also more complicated as the Network would have to rework every single operation to which I was aware as my full mind had been opened and potentially all of my secrets laid bare so they would be set back a little. Not by much of course as I had left them more than prepared even leaving my beloved base Nym’Kren to them and my Daughter Shay.


I admitted to my dear Daughter Shay that I had underestimated the power and influence of the Shadow Lord of the Loyalists and the betrayal of the Avatar of Ares and to learn from my example. I had told her she would be safe and to be true to her feelings and be prepared to avenge me if the need arose. If I know anything I know this from the look of hatred on her face as I kissed her goodbye that the Loyalists, Ares and Angels had made an enemy that they would one day wish they had never angered. I spend two hours with her one as Armand and one as Amanda and we just enjoying each other being Daughter and her Master and Mistress.

Delilah was sadder than I had ever seen her since her confinement on the Plane of Shadow. She vowed to find a way to restore me and we made love for an entire hour of my leave just the two of us. As we had parted she told me the Network would be in good hands and she would send me family updates to the Island via my Mother. I would be thankful but I also realized that those messages would be the only contact with my Daughter I would receive until perhaps Hecate knew.


Leydarfel who was as haughty as I expected her to be wanted to spearhead a civil war in Perciphea which she planned to eventually expand to a global war and watch while the Loyalists entire operation fell on their Shadow Lords head. I had persuaded her against that plan and reminded her until they had more information about the Shadow Lord to bide her time and contain her fury. I loved her passion and she was unbridled force of nature and the hour we spend together was indeed epic.


The hour I spent each with Kal’Rath my first and most loyal apprentice, My beloved Am’Irin High Priestess of Hecate, Markessa Nogar my second and most disciplined apprentice, and the cute yet cunning Vash Laren beloved of Amanda I will speak of if on the day of my restoration. For to put it simply the level of loyalty and love they had showed me throughout their lives defy words and it has always been an honor and a pleasure to be their Master and almost made the sacrifice I would be making bearable. Correction I should clarify only almost mind you.


Meanwhile my Simulacra were busy shutting down all of their operations and making preparations to depart my Island retreat. I would be taking with me over one million in funds as well as over a thousand doses of Liquid Pain and leaving the remaining amount and funds with the Network as well as all future funds which would no longer be coming to me. My twenty percent profit percentage would now be split with ten percent going to the Inner Council and the remaining ten percent going to by beloved and oldest business partner Vampiric Dark Elf Yasriia Alet’tar as her operatives would now be taking over the day to day running of Darkholm Imports and Exports.


Finally all telepathic links to my lovers and companions were broken and with the exception of my Simulacra, Voltana Arcana and Morgath I was alone with the exception of a few flashbacks my own thoughts for the first time in years. All magical items that would link me or any who would be leaving with me were left behind. That left time for one last feast and orgy with all my friends which I would soon be leaving behind which lasted two hours. It was then time to leave as the Inner Council would need time to make their won preparations so that I or anyone with access to my memories would not be able to find them or Nym’Kren.


I then departed to the Realm of Under to meet with Yasriia Alet’tar to make my final preparations and for her to perform a little mental surgery of her own before I departed for the artifact might not notice that my memories had been altered before I arrived. I know she may have done a few other things but she is one of only two women I would trust to perform the procedure and I had bound Morgath to observe her. I had asked her to place a trigger that would cause me to return to a secure location in Under actually a one use Safehouse she had set up for just that purpose where once I arrived my memories would be restored after the procedure was over. I would learn she had also set a specific sending trigger just in case her Safehouse was not destroyed within six hours of my departure.



Yasriia left me with the most wonderful sexual memory just to remind me who had loved me first but sadly within her Clan she was still the Matron Mother and I a cherished Royal Consort but those are the breaks and we are both happy and neither of us have any regrets for we have both profited from or continued partnership. I know she was sad to see the price I would have to pay but she understood that with my level of ambition it was a risk of being involved in the power struggles that plagued Tecra.


I had lost another hour but of course my memories were painful and pleasant and the memories of Yasriia filled me with the resolve to face the hated Avatar of Ares and the Shadow Lord and be prepared to diplomatically submit. I still held out hope for an ace I had up my sleeve as it were and I had one last trump card to play. Time would tell if I felt it logical and wise to play it and if I played it I am sure Morgath may choke which by Hecate will be humorous indeed.

Day Four of Fifty Justice Reckoning Set 42 Into the Aquatic Depths of Eagle’s Past

I must begin by stating the obvious while I continue to prove my worth to the Master I am actually thankful for the return to the past of Eagle. For in our journey into her altered past as she flew for over eight hours over the ocean the Master was at peace. The reason for this was simple we were over the ocean a place that has always had a calming effect on the Master. It’s a good thing I suppose for we were soon to be thrust into yet another situation that the Masters brilliance and preparation would make our mission that much easier. Then again that seemed to always be the case actually.

We had emerged from what I would have to call a reflective flash that had revealed parts of our souls and the battle that seemed to be being waged. The Master had emerged recommitted to and agenda of eventual world domination to put it lightly. So the return to the flashback of Eagle the Abomination was a relaxing respite which gave the Master time to reassert control over his more destructive ambitions.

Eagle had been flying looking for the next Artifact crystal shard on her list. She was being lead it would seem to a ship that resembled the Prima Rose when the weather seemed to take on a subtle change. The Master noticed it but did not seem that worried or even concerned until he saw a gigantic tentacle reach of the ocean and drag Eagle into the depths of the ocean. Just like that the others who comprised Mordalfus, Kameron, Drago, and familiars and crystals went into action.

Normally what turned out to be an advanced Kraken should have been nothing more than a mild annoyance but this creature was different. It seemed to be wearing attire in the areas normally reserved for magical items and to top it off it was surrounded by a sixty foot radius field of anti-magic. I had then proceeded to swat at the Master, Drago and Kameron with ease before plunging into depths with its prize. Of course Kameron led the charge into the depths and the Master called forth with the aid of his Staff of the Magi and Elder Water Elemental in order to allow us to give chase.

I will not spend time describing all of the various traps and tricks that lay in the ship graveyard which seemed to be the home of the Kraken. Instead I will jump ahead for they all fell before the wit and guile of the Master and his companions much to the surprise of the Kraken. Which turned out to be a good thing for Eagle for when we finally caught up to it it’s item which blocked magic had been set aside so that it could play with its dinner.

The Master had erected a number of magical wards that stood a chance of negating the anti-magic and along with Drago’s bold maneuver to snatch the Krakens anti-magic item for a moment for the others it was pretty close. The Master had had his own magic turned on him and many of the others had been snatched by the Kraken. In the end the actions of the Master and the others and finally Mordalfus with the aid of his Eldritch Glaive had put the Kraken down as it would not see reason and surrender.


I was then a simple matter for Kameron who revealed his presence to Eagle and aid her to the surface. He had somehow managed to communicate with her and convince her not to struggle and that he was with companions to assist her and she had taken his suggestion. That of course turned out to be a good thing for otherwise she might have suffocated. Of course before we could assist her any further the Master and I could feel the pull of the link bringing us to who knows where and I was left to meditate on how to once again prove myself to the Master.

Word’s from the Master 2

Hello and welcome back to the Words from the Master. So as usual Morgath had my thoughts and feeling completely misread. Then again what can one expect when our intellects differ by such a vast degree for in reality the entire flashback into Eagle’s past I had other more pressing things on my mind.

Sure I will admit I was in a better mood for I had a lot of plans to see to fruition. The Network which I had spent a few years setting up was currently on Red Alert due to the nature of the situation with Justice which I had a feeling would sooner or later explode in my face. I had of course established protocols to protect the Network on the chance that any of the Inner Council was in any way compromised.


I had long ago aided each member of the Network Inner Council in finding ways to continue the work of the Network on their own. There as already an intricate infrastructure already in place to enable its continued existence in one form or another if even only one of them survived. So my mind was on other plans which I concluded would eventually place me in direct opposition to the Loyalists who had obviously been on the job longer than I. So while I would have to offer them that advantage as a given I have never been one to back down from a challenge.

In truth dealing with the Kraken and Eagle had barely taken any of my attention. For in truth my thoughts were focused on creating an Empire of my own which I would call the Clan of Shar. I had plans for Morgath who while his use to me had been diminished due to his recent failure soon I knew things would change. Soon I would be powerful enough to access the final arch of magic with ease and on that day let any who chose to stand in my way beware.

Really the only reason I was even still associating with Justice at all was that I felt a sense of hedonistic love for Mordalfus and Kameron I blame Amanda. Narvada and Soulinkar were either going to be advantages of disadvantages but for the immediate future I realized they each had reasons to aid me so it was wise for the moment to give them each time to have their say.

Now was I also considering making a deal with my Father if Hecate failed me well of course I was after all any port in a storm as they say but I was not there yet. Since the ambitions of Hecate had so far remained my own only time would tell if I had outgrown her sphere of influence. Until then let those who serve her continue to call me their Master or Mistress as my mood shifts while I remain her ambassador incarnate to wealth and power thru the power of that which will bend all to my will, Magic.