Smells Like Teen Spirit

• Fan service ^_^
• I just copied off an entire folder of old Nirvana MP3s from Sherwin. Good times.
• Worked on my Behemoth yesterday. Now it looks like a Dreadnought from Games Workshop, but it's still good to look at. If we get a Press Ganger locally, I can always buy a new one. No digicam = no pics, sorry.
• Played WM at Hobby Haven and UPCFA. Horrible case of brain-dripping-through-nose, but had great fights nonetheless.
• Got the Spriggan from Alger. When will I be able to use it? Abangan!
• Bloody Havenlink bastards still haven't paid their dues. Why'd you trust them anyway? Never again.
• Painted Gorman. I didn't like how his tubes came out. Will redo them this week.
• Tried to fix the broken sink with Koi. Learned that they'll be leaving for Australia this Monday. House will be quiet again... =(
• Phone still faulty. Hopefully it's just some damned "summer phase" or something.
• Got get cracking back at work. Need to clean up my mess, too.
• Looks like the gate nor the leaks won't be fixed before they leave. I'll have to deal.
• Started Broken Empires.

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Broken Empires: The Red Dragon

Unlike his father, Marik was not blessed with nigh-godly battle prowess. The Red Dragon was a formidable opponent, but what set him apart was his guile and intelligence. Marik was Aran's best tactician, and the Wall's downfall was due to the Red Dragon's calculated plans.

Marik had taken many wives in his time. Having many wives was normal among the H'ralial nobility. Some are borne of emotion, others of political maneuvering.

Mira was one of Marik's wives, and with her, it was mutual love that brought them together. And Mira respected the fact of the Red Dragon's position. She knew that she not only shared the man she loved with other women, but she had to share Marik with affairs of state, with the war, and with the people of H'Ral. And despite such hardship, she served as any good and faithful wife did.

Avea was also one of Marik's wives. Similarly, the Red Dragon was drawn to the beautiful lady with genuine affection, but ultimately, it was her family and her family's military support that cemented their bond together. She guarded Marik with fierce jealousy and refused to share him with the other wives.

Lindra was one of Marik's wives who was more of a trophy wife than anything. She was rich and beautiful, and the Red Dragon married her for that. Unknown to the new Emperor of H'ral, Lindra fought her attraction to the young lord. She cared little for the other women in Marik's life but conceded to the fact that it was her social responsibility to act accordingly.

The other women, women of high social standing in H'Ral were also wed to Marik - Lorin, Emikyra, Nelle and many others. Many of them assumed the role of wife to the Red Dragon out of duty, or of elevating one's social stature, or some other agenda. But all of them eventually fell to the magnetic charm that Marik naturally held. And as time went by, they all carried an intrinsic part to play.