Preamble

Across all the multiverse, the ebony-engraved Bells of Charity are struck by an unseen force. The floating pyres in the sky come alive with a radiant light from beyond the color barrier. Across all realms heroes, villains, and those that walk the line clamor with excitement as their hands (or other appendage, for the non-humanoids) reach for sword, lute, and staff alike. For as The Bells are struck, it must only mean one thing: Season 4 of Command the Cause has begun.

Before you can queue, and as if by some divine design, each and every @League Contestant suddenly has a woodland creature at their feet: a dog, a squirrel, a hawk, even frogs. Each and everyone carrying an addressed scroll. As you touch the parchment, it begins to speak to your mind:

    "Greetings, traveler! I have scoured all the realms to find the worthiest (or most degenerate) adventurers in the land, to gather them for the quest of quests. I hereby welcome you to my home plane of….. Well, why don’t I just show you ….."

An involuntary tingle begins to erupt in your chest cavity as some otherworldly, unseen hand reaches deep into your Spark and lites it ablaze with the sense of adventure. The Blind Eternity dissipates around you and you find yourself  standing atop the highest peak in a field of gentle rolling hills.


    "….. Ah! There, welcome to Aman! Specifically, welcome to my personal island: Tol Eressëa, which boasts the largest collection of, er, 'toys' in all the multiverse. I have brought you here to compete against the most skilled, powerful, and witty beings in all the lands. To the death, of course. For the title of HERO OF THE MULTIVERSE. The road ahead is not easy, and you shall receive no help from me. But worry thine little head not, sweet traveler o’ mine! To your North, East, South, and West you will notice a brilliant castle some ways off in the distance. These are the palaces of the Four Guilds of Tol Eressëa, the power houses of Aman. Choose your path carefully, as there is no turning back once you step off this hill. I have entrusted the care of each guild to my closest of confidants, the Guild Leaders. They await you with provisions and further instructions. Now gather all your courage, wit, and skill as you take your next step - and falter not! Your each and every step will be watched, weighed, and tried as we search for the worthiest amongst you. Oh, and remember - we play by my rules here!" *uncontrollable maniacal laughter*

    

HobbitWhoCould

Lover, fighter, dreamer, schemer, and gamer.