LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Horseman of Death

 CIS Productions presents 

 A storyline by Officer Candy Apple 

 Based on Sleepy Hollow 

 Based upon "Legends of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" by Washinton Irving 

 In construction 

Act 1


Within the newly-discovered dwarven city of Gauntlgrym, the dwarves had found the task of rebuilding the city to be too great an undertaking to accomplish within their lifetimes, and ultimately agreed to hire a company of artisans skilled in dwarven craftsmanship to aid them.

''The leader of the aritisans is none other than the tiefling Vanifer, who is secretly the leader of the Cult of Eternal Flame. As the reconstruction progressed, Vanifer started to show her true nature. Not for long, she had a chance of giving a speech as now she was the leader of the rebuild. The audiences gathered around her and among them, there was Drizzt Do'Urden.''


 * Vanifer: (speech) OK, everyone, please pay attention. It was an absolute honor for me to stand here and give my speech. If Gauntylgrym needed reborn, you all have to listen to my coming advice. The pirates, and some dreadful liches, Thayans and formorians, had conspired to create the shadow of separatism using one of their own as the enemy's leader; Valindra Shadowmantle. Drows from House Xolarrin, alongsinde their slaves of grey dwarves, attempeted to plunder the city and made slaves for Lolth as well. Together, they hoped to unleash their destructive power against the beings of Faerun by attacking Neverwinter. I felt sincerly sorry for Lord Neverrember who dealt so much. But the aims of would-be tyrants were valiantly opposed by those without elitist, dangerous powers. Our loyal troopers contained the insurrection within the Jedi Temple and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds... The remaining Thayans will be hunted down and defeated. Any collaborators will suffer the same fate.
 * Drizzt: (thought) Well, it seemed to be a good news. I hope it will work to wipe clean of the---
 * Vanifer: (speech) These have been trying times, but we have passed the test. The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger. The war is over. The pirates have been defeated, and their rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.
 * (applause)
 * Vanifer: Thank you. Anyway, in order to ensure our security and continuing stability, Gauntylgrym shall under our command as a captal of a newly born Empire: The Empire of Eternal Flame, for a safe and secure society, which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An Empire that will continue to be ruled by this august body and a sovereign ruler chosen for life. An Empire ruled by the majority, ruled by a new constitution.
 * Drizzt: (thought) What?
 * Vanifer: (speech) By bringing the entire Underdark under one law, one language, and the enlightened guidance of one individual, the corruption that plagued the old city in its later years will never take root. Regional governors will eliminate the bureaucracy that allowed the Separatist movement to grow unchecked. A strong and growing military will ensure the rule of law... Under the Empire's New Order, our most cherished beliefs will be safeguarded. We will defend our ideals by force of arms. We will give no ground to our enemies and will stand together against attacks from within or without. Let the enemies of the Empire take heed: Those who challenge Imperial resolve will be destroyed.
 * (Everyone except Drizzt, without noticing Vanifer's true intentions, applauded and cheered even harder. However, Drizzt found it horrid and disgusting, so he secretly left the crowd.)


 * Drizzt: (thoght in panic) No, I thought wrong! Vanifer... was not the person I thought she would be! That... that is not how Gauntylgrym reborn. That... is how liberty died... with thunderous applause.