by Dorin » Sat May 17, 2008 6:33 pm
There was a lull, people still in stunned silence for the moment. There was no action on the part of anyone, until a thunderclap shook the entire hall. As if the earth itself was snarling its rage, the whole building began to rattle and quake, ornaments falling from the roof, tables flipping, the whole world gone mad. People in the hall went mad in panic, going for the doors, screaming in terror. Many close to Cyille turned to her, falling to their knees and crying.
"Holiness, please, beseech the gods for mercy!"
Whether flattering or irritating to the woman, only she would know.
Many flocked to Pallan as well, who took charge of the situation only a moment later.
"QUIET!" His voice boomed over everything, amplified by magic. As if by his command, the quake stopped at once. Everything stilling.
The doctor continued, his aura filling the room in its entirity, pressing a sense of calm or awe in each person. "Return to your homes, quickly, and rest. This evening is now closed. Go, go, orderly and pray."
They began to obey, for reasons not entirely understood by them. One by one filing out of the hall, emptying it.
Through this all, Darion remained horror stricken, staring at the chared words burned into what would have been his throne, and the looming blade meant to claim his life.