The Red Messiah has descended.
At roughly midnight last night, Church leaders claim that the late High Prophet Adinias the Red's corpse rose from its slab in the Great Mausoleum under the Grand Cathedral of the Saviour of Humanity.
Bloodcurdling screams were heard coming deep from within the Mausoleum, attracting the attention of the caretakers of the underground complex.
It is reported that Adineas' rotting body was seen by caretakers of the Mausoleum wrapping itself in bandages that are normally used in preservation rites held before burial.
The body also took a red death mask, also used in burial rites. It then stumbled out of Adineas' burial chamber, appearing to take no notice of the caretakers.
At that time, a service for those killed in the civil war was being held in the main atrium of the Grand Cathedral, with an attendance of roughly 1500 people.
The animated corpse stumbled onto the dais where the Bishop Jorrick was preaching, causing the bishop to trip over in shock. Screams erupted from the audience.
The figure then moved to the podium and removed its mask. A great gasp was heard from the audience. All in attendance knew who the corpse was. The entire audience simultaneously dropped to its knees.
Bishop Jorrick is reported to have cried, "Oh, our eternal Lord, our Saviour, the Red Messiah has returned! Lord, at last you have come! Hail the Red Messiah, Saviour of Humanity, let His Glory be praised!"
The figure is said to have staggered down the aisle and out the door, with guards dropping to their knees as it passed.
The corpse went straight to the bastion defending the Cathedral, which was occupied by the Order of the Saviour at the time. The figure was immediately put under their protection, and word was sent across the city that the Red Messiah had returned.
For every soldier and militiaman loyal to the Church, a lifetime of indoctrination came to fruition. Church forces surged forth, inspired by the news. The mass of troops, paying no heed to losses, stormed the communist lines as if possessed.
The Military-Revolutionary Committee forces were shocked at the fanaticism with which their enemy charged. Many units across the city surrendered, some out of fear, and others out of a restored faith in the Red Messiah.
By sunrise, Red Throne had been secured by Church forces.
Approximately 8000 prisoners were taken, with another 8000 killed. Around 4000 Committee troops fled the city, heading for Saint's Reach.
Church forces have advanced rapidly in pursuit.
The figure claimed to be the Red Messiah appears to be weak, and is not reported to have uttered a word since it woke.
Celebrations have erupted throughout Red Throne, as the faithful forsee a great victory over the communists and the beginning of 100,000 years of divine rule.
At roughly midnight last night, Church leaders claim that the late High Prophet Adinias the Red's corpse rose from its slab in the Great Mausoleum under the Grand Cathedral of the Saviour of Humanity.
Bloodcurdling screams were heard coming deep from within the Mausoleum, attracting the attention of the caretakers of the underground complex.
It is reported that Adineas' rotting body was seen by caretakers of the Mausoleum wrapping itself in bandages that are normally used in preservation rites held before burial.
The body also took a red death mask, also used in burial rites. It then stumbled out of Adineas' burial chamber, appearing to take no notice of the caretakers.
At that time, a service for those killed in the civil war was being held in the main atrium of the Grand Cathedral, with an attendance of roughly 1500 people.
The animated corpse stumbled onto the dais where the Bishop Jorrick was preaching, causing the bishop to trip over in shock. Screams erupted from the audience.
The figure then moved to the podium and removed its mask. A great gasp was heard from the audience. All in attendance knew who the corpse was. The entire audience simultaneously dropped to its knees.
Bishop Jorrick is reported to have cried, "Oh, our eternal Lord, our Saviour, the Red Messiah has returned! Lord, at last you have come! Hail the Red Messiah, Saviour of Humanity, let His Glory be praised!"
The figure is said to have staggered down the aisle and out the door, with guards dropping to their knees as it passed.
The corpse went straight to the bastion defending the Cathedral, which was occupied by the Order of the Saviour at the time. The figure was immediately put under their protection, and word was sent across the city that the Red Messiah had returned.
For every soldier and militiaman loyal to the Church, a lifetime of indoctrination came to fruition. Church forces surged forth, inspired by the news. The mass of troops, paying no heed to losses, stormed the communist lines as if possessed.
The Military-Revolutionary Committee forces were shocked at the fanaticism with which their enemy charged. Many units across the city surrendered, some out of fear, and others out of a restored faith in the Red Messiah.
By sunrise, Red Throne had been secured by Church forces.
Approximately 8000 prisoners were taken, with another 8000 killed. Around 4000 Committee troops fled the city, heading for Saint's Reach.
Church forces have advanced rapidly in pursuit.
The figure claimed to be the Red Messiah appears to be weak, and is not reported to have uttered a word since it woke.
Celebrations have erupted throughout Red Throne, as the faithful forsee a great victory over the communists and the beginning of 100,000 years of divine rule.
