Glory [ Mandatory Herd Meeting!]

Glory [ Mandatory Herd Meeting!]

Paladin the Valiant Posts: 153

Deceased

Stallion :: Unicorn :: 16.3 hh :: 15 Years Buff: DANCE

Tamme

08-28-2012, 09:48 PM (This post was last modified: 08-28-2012, 09:49 PM by Paladin.)

I WANT TO FEEL THE PAIN AND THE BITTER TASTE
OF THE BLOOD ON MY LIPS, AGAIN

[OOC: Okay, so this is where you IC post for new, open positions. The thread in the Foothills that has the rank information lists all open positions. ALL open positions are available! :D That means your character can be very highly ranked! All characters who do not post here and are not in the absence board WILL be demoted. For those like Saisands or others who have one on one Paladin threads, just a short snippet of you being here would be nice ]

Paladin finally parted from Gossamer, and he stood back, looking upon the battle as the victor. Though he was accustomed to winning spars, this challenged had pushed his body and pain tolerance to its limits. The cool, night breeze rustled through what was left of his burnt mane, and he closed his singed eye carefully, a grimace planted on his face. The stallion took a look around at the growing crowd and nodded kindly before resting against a tree.

He exhaled heavily and gazed upon each who stood, waiting patiently for his body to calm down and cool off. That took a few minutes, and he closed the eye that was still good and tried to focus on anything except the pain that was radiating in his shoulder, neck and face. Paladin finally found a sliver of peace in his heart and clung to it tightly, feeling his pain melt into the background.

"Greetings to you all," he said with pain still lacing his voice. "No doubt you are wondering what I am going to do now that I am leading you, but I assure you that not much will change except that I will need you. For those of you who knew me as ruler of the Tides, I stood for equality, and that is a position that I still take." His normally noble chosen words were dimmed down to simple, colloquial speak. Today was not a day for grand speeches, just calm words.

"First of all, I am going to speak to Indy, who I feel will no longer desire leadership after my conversations with him before. Second, I am instating my mate, Soleil, as the leader of the equines. She is noble, just and fair, and I would not have given her leadership if I did not honestly feel that she deserves the position. Many of you have seen and spoken to her, especially since she did a wonderful job parenting my reckless sons.". Paladin grimaced and smile and chuckled to himself, thinking on his four, beautiful children.

"Third, I will be instating a lead to represent the pegasus, as I feel that no species should be left out of leadership. I will handle the warriors, Soleil will handle the diplomats and our pegasus leader, hopefully, will not mind managing the crafters and healers." Paladin gazed around those who had gathered to read their expressions, hoping, praying for a positive outcome. "I hope to lead the Foothills into an active, well functioning enterprise."

The black dun's good red eye sought Mirage out of the crowd. "Also, the Qian will continue to be welcome in the Foothills, as will any open and equal group. I will not discriminate against any who have open hearts and minds to others." Paladin gently shifted his body from where he leaned against the tree and grunted slightly. "Now, I would like to hear if there are any positions in this herd that you would like to fill, as I would be thrilled to honor you with a title." He added this with an attempt at a smile despite his burned face.

"Also, if the healer would not mind taking a look at my burns, I would be grateful," he said with a small, wincing laugh.