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When the corrupted leaders of the house of Moranus became suspicious of
Morteus and his cohorts they sensed a plan was being set in motion. They rushed
into action sending spies to penetrate the band and discover what exactly was
brewing under their roof. When Morteus noticed a sudden change in his popularity
he became worried. People he didn't know were giving him support and trying to
gain access to his circle. When everyone feared they had been discovered and all
hope was lost they agreed to abandon the plan for the time being. Untill
something very strange happened.
One night a stranger approached the home of Moranus. He seemed shrowded in
darkness even though he was illuminated by the pale moon light. Morteus saw this
figure approach he felt electricity in the air. The night was calm yet he could
feel an emense power eminating from this figure. But even as the figure drew
closer Morteus did not feel threatened. It was almost as if a look of warmpth or
compasion could be seen it's face through the shroud. Morteus was not sure what
this feeling really was, but he felt a strange bond with this creature. No words
were uttered, this creature was allowed inside the house of Moranus.
The creature was brought into a room filled with the closest friends of Morteus,
all staring uneasily at the unknown being. Their faces were beweildered but no
questions were asked. They simply stared as this figure as the sun rose. When
dawn came they gathered for another meeting do discuss what would be done to rid
their name of these corrupted leaders. As they talked and argued the figure sat
silently in the corner. They noticed the figure scanning the room but as the
meeting progressed they soon forgot it was there. The discussion was cut short,
however, when the figure slowly moved into the center of the room and let out a
loud cry. It raised it's hands to the air and the entire room went pitch black.
None of the kinsmen knew what to do, in the confusion they were frozen in place.
One by one people began bursting into flames untill it seemed the entire room
was aflame. Shrieks filed the air as men were reduced to ash. This catastrophy
caused everyone to ready their weapons and attack but as they moved in towards
the figure the room shifted. Everyone was thrown to the floor as more people
cried out in pain. With a final flash the room was calm. The kinsmen found
themselves standing exactly where they were seconds ago as if nothing had
happened. But something was different.
As Morteus scaned the faces he realized the only people who remained were the
ones he knew and trusted. All of these so called supporters that had recently
flooded his meetings were now gone. All that remained were small piles of ash on
the floor where they once stood. The loyal members of the house of Moranus then
realized this mysterious creature's purpose. It was sent from a place unknown to
protect only those who strived for the betterment and restoration of the
rightful heir to the head of Moranus. This creature was to become the watchdog
of the house of Moranus. This being haulted all further attempts of The
Corruption to learn of Morteus' role in the assassinations thus aiding them in
finally placing Morteus at the head of the house of Moranus. This unknown being
was never questioned. Because no one knew it's true name it was reffered to as
the Bringer of Doom, The master of chaos, The watchdog of the Moranus.
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