Monday, August 18, 2003

Having a little fun in the context of Nation States, specifically the "QB Alliance." Here's a small excerpt from the international traveling corps of storytellers the government of Teresh sent to the Dezzan court:

In a land far, far away, there is a benevolent dictator named Garba who is renowned for his legendary oratory. With incredible dedication, he is able to uplift his, the Tereshi, people from their squalid existence. Beset on all sides by fierce and shadowy enemies, Teresh stands defiant. Garba's upright carriage and richly embroidered robes give added clarity to his face, at once animated and impassive, warning that all those foolish enough to move against the Tereshi nation "shall know our velocity!"

But wait! From far across the water and well beyond the soaring mountains of Teresh comes-- It can't be!-- a challenge?

One who fancies himself a scribe of "staggering genius" has stepped forward and shown his cowardly hand. For, this pretender indeed shows not his face but a scribbled missive itself frantically attempting to remake itself in Garba's image. This shadow boxing worm who calls itself Eggers and has barely the wit to parrot a true master has clumsily snatched at Tereshi honor, entitling his mere rags "You shall know our velocity." Blasphemer!! He must be taught the lightning fang of the Tereshi people! He must be dispatched forthwith!


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