The Savage Brawl [Round 5: Battletopia]

Originally posted on MSPA by Not The Author.

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Gormand glared angrily at some distant point behind Hoss. "At least they have the decency to fade from existence..."

The lich turned to him, seeming to only just remember that there were three of them standing there. "What? Having trouble with an advanced society?" Hand of Silver looked to the meatball expectantly.

"No."

Konka Rar seemed only half-interested in the first place, while Hoss managed to indicate only moderate disappointment. The cyborg opened his mouth to speak.

"Five of them."

And immediately closed it again.

"We go in circles, along the lines of Progress and Espionage, Escalation and War, and Withdrawal and Peace."

Gormand turned to face Hoss properly. "Lots of magical and technological research, coupled with spying and intelligence gathering. Leeching off the findings of others. Eventually someone gets annoyed at someone else for whatever reason, and they start building up their military forces and have a go at each other. Alliances form, so usually everyone gets involved. After years of conflict, gains, losses, and public complaint, everyone backs off and gets to rebuilding. Trade opens up between nations, and there's general prosperity."

Gormand sighed wearily, shrugged. "Then the whole thing starts all over again..."

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SpoilerBlurf. This could probably be a lot better. Ah well.

Sorry I've not written in a while, I've been otherwise occupied by Finals an' stuff. Probably won't be able to write much in the coming weeks, but it shouldn't be for too much longer. I hope.