Asphodel - The Eradication of Starfall Academy

[Maazuko]

Amongst the massive noticeboard that sits amongst the center of Starfall's campus, an ominous new missive has appeared.

Eye witnesses recall a cloaked figure of beastkin heritage making a mess of half a dozen starfall guards, viciously biting into each of their necks, before pinning this bloody challenge to the board.

Eyewitnesses say they wore a wooden mask, but their crimson eyes certainly gave away their terrifying nature.

The missive was pinned to the board with a bloody, crooked dagger. Red stains are marked over the edges of the page.

It is directed towards one "Leader" of Starfall in particular, and it is remarkably poignant, personal, and scathing. 

Hello, Vaskr. 

I remember, all those years ago. 

When here, on this campus, you sought to try and sway me from my service to the Docros.

You deigned not to do it in public. You approached me in the shadows, after I was forced into a duel with an Osronan knight.

Do you remember where you bid me to go? Where you said I would be respected? Accepted?

Asphodel.

I'm here, Vaskr. You were more right then you could have known. Where are you? Asphodel is better, stronger, and more alive then it ever has been. And you aren't here to see it.

How pathetic it is, that the leadership of Starfall has fallen on your shoulders. An exile of Asphodel who now offers counsel against its march. A worthless servant of Seth. You casted judgement on me for my fealty to the family, as though you weren't the same. A pathetic blood-bag to an exiled Docro, slain for his treachery. A ruthless, violent vampire, who wanted more then he could ever  grasp. A beast who truly cared for no one Your idea of an honorable man.

You have no true morals, Vaskr. You're an abandoned blood-bag, who tried to kill yourself on the floor of the Docro manor all those years ago, after Nikolai bid me to punish you for your disrespect. You're weak. You're a coward. The most value you've had as a person, was when I traded you for Raghild. A fine bounty she afforded me, when she traded herself for your safety.

The fact that you are here to speak on behalf of the academy is evidence enough of how far it's fallen. Asphodel doesn't fear you, Vaskr. Nobody does. 

As the most dangerous person in Esshar, (something you sought to personally credit me) I offer you alternative courses of action, to your pointless resistance.

Instead of arming what worthless soldiers you have left, 

Instead of preparing meager defenses that couldn't possibly hold,

Perhaps you might choose to surrender yourself to the Iron Queen, and face her judgement. Maybe you'll be granted a swift, painless death. Maybe, you'll even get to live on as you once were: An Asphodel Blood Bag. Wouldn't that be nice?

Alternatively, there's an excellent shop just out west, where you can purchase a wonderful firearm. You can follow through with what you tried to do all those years ago.

Choose to remain at your post, and I'll seek you out personally on the field. I'll make such a bloody mess of you, your remains will have to be shipped back to Vanirheim in jars, not even enough to bury.

You won't get a headstone, Vaskr.

What marks your passing from this world, will be a red stain upon the ground. The place among the campus battlefield where I find you, and send you back to your father.

Make your decision, and make peace with your loved ones.

OFFER: Maazu Vranovo vs Vaskr/Valya von Hellstrom: Deadly Cap 3(+)