No. I should have listened to my instincts, acted on them, and killed it. White dragons have proven to be evil throughout all known history. Everything I know tells me it is evil. Just because didn't immediately act evil in the minute and a half we were with it just proves it wasn't a mindless, stupid beast. Play the odds. Odds are it is evil and letting it grow up and run free in the world is a worse sin that killing it, even if it wasn't evil right now.
But I don't think that's just Torm's tenants. It is mine, as well. Needs of society over the needs of the individual. It's why I'm willing to give my life for something I believe in.
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"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
No. I should have listened to my instincts, acted on them, and killed it. White dragons have proven to be evil throughout all known history. Everything I know tells me it is evil. Just because didn't immediately act evil in the minute and a half we were with it just proves it wasn't a mindless, stupid beast. Play the odds. Odds are it is evil and letting it grow up and run free in the world is a worse sin that killing it, even if it wasn't evil right now.
But I don't think that's just Torm's tenants. It is mine, as well. Needs of society over the needs of the individual. It's why I'm willing to give my life for something I believe in.
“You realize you sound more like a zealot than an initiative of Torm right? I don’t disagree with you... 99 out of 100 chromatic’s end up being evil, but the Torm I knew didn’t act without evidence of corruption. No matter... I wanted to speak with you to offer you an alternative to a life of code and servitude. I’ve been dormant for nigh on 10 years now... since the end of the last chromatic uprising. I’ve enjoyed some peace and quite since then, but it is time to go out and see the world again... And traveling with you seems to provide me the best chance for amusement. In return I will lend you some of my power. It is not divine such as Torm’s mind you... But, I won’t require worship and praise. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, because you decided them... not because some tenants dictate it. You do not need to make a decision now... haste is not required... all I ask is that you think about what happened today and let me know soon. Now... I believe you have questions... as I said before... you may ask three... if you agree to my terms you may ask more later.”
Zealotry and confidence are hardly the same thing. Like I said to Rees. Had I been a zealot, I wouldn't have discussed it with any of them.
Three questions huh? Ok. What is your story or biography? What power to do do you offer? What happens if you don't like the decisions I make once I have this power?
Talien will retrieve his daggers from Corkie and Trick. He will say If you ever need them again, just take them. As it is in my realm, you can always borrow any possessions for as long as you need them, unless they are marked like my swords.
"Thank you Talien, but I'm not sure what 'mark' you are referring to... May I see it as a reference?"
He will draw his two handed sword swiftly and hand it hilt first to Corkie for inspection. It matches the rune I was created with on my forehead.
This is beautiful, "What does it mean?"
Talien responds, It is my name, Talien. I also have my Masters sword. He draws the second sword and shows the other rune on it. His name was Acaelus. He says with slightly less volume.
Looking at your masters blade, "This is a fine blade indeed. Better than any I have seen around here... infinity better than any Rurik (Oakhurst's Blacksmith) could produce... that forgetful old coot. Haha. Don't get me wrong we get along alright me and him, but he really is a grouch."
Talien responds I am looking for his hammer down here in return for some blacksmithing knowledge fromhim. (Wishing I could frown or smile sometimes....curses of being a robot man as they say) You seem to think he is not capable of producing a better quality blade than this, do you know were I could get the proper training to do such?
Zealotry and confidence are hardly the same thing. Like I said to Rees. Had I been a zealot, I wouldn't have discussed it with any of them.
Three questions huh? Ok. What is your story or biography? What power to do do you offer? What happens if you don't like the decisions I make once I have this power?
“Perspective and context Alten. But, perhaps zealot wasn’t the correct word. Regardless, I am offering you a taste of the more interesting power I found whilst journey the world and perhaps some other planes of existence. Perhaps you would like to be able to be more in tune with magic?
Above all things I am a student Alten, an observer everything, but from time to time I act when I believe it is necessary. Right now, I believe that offering you this chance is necessary. As I said your decisions are your own... I am not here to judge merely observe and if necessary keep events moving.
As for my personal history.. It is long and somewhat private. I have observed much and hope to see much more. I hope to learn much more, so that I may transcend my fate.
Now, I have given you three answers to three questions. It is time for me to observe. Think on what I said Alten... If you want to live by your own code where you are in control of your own actions, where decisions are made in the moment based purely on your whim then take up my offer. We will speak again soon...”
With those last words the room falls silent and the aura around the blade fades to nothing.
Talien will retrieve his daggers from Corkie and Trick. He will say If you ever need them again, just take them. As it is in my realm, you can always borrow any possessions for as long as you need them, unless they are marked like my swords.
"Thank you Talien, but I'm not sure what 'mark' you are referring to... May I see it as a reference?"
He will draw his two handed sword swiftly and hand it hilt first to Corkie for inspection. It matches the rune I was created with on my forehead.
This is beautiful, "What does it mean?"
Talien responds, It is my name, Talien. I also have my Masters sword. He draws the second sword and shows the other rune on it. His name was Acaelus. He says with slightly less volume.
Looking at your masters blade, "This is a fine blade indeed. Better than any I have seen around here... infinity better than any Rurik (Oakhurst's Blacksmith) could produce... that forgetful old coot. Haha. Don't get me wrong we get along alright me and him, but he really is a grouch."
Talien responds I am looking for his hammer down here in return for some blacksmithing knowledge fromhim. (Wishing I could frown or smile sometimes....curses of being a robot man as they say) You seem to think he is not capable of producing a better quality blade than this, do you know were I could get the proper training to do such?
“His hammer? Not sure why it would be in this place, but alright. As for this blade I believe many smiths would be hard pressed to replicate its quality. But, I’m sorry I’m not sure where exactly where you could receive... perhaps in one of the larger cities? I recommend asking Rurik when you return to Oakhurst.”
Talien will retrieve his blade from her wordlessly his eyes turning from blue to a and polish and clean it, followed by his masters blade, then the daggers he has, and himself at the end.
Once Alten suggests to move out he will say Sounds good to me, but I think we should check for traps. There was one in the chest I opened.
Arxius will gather her things and head back the way they came and into the dragon haze. She'll move carefully and quietly to check out the doors and keep an eye out for traps.
Grom will just kinda walk around the trophy room.. inspecting where the dragon was.. just kinda kinda boggled that they came face to face with a dragon and didn't fight it... Maybe he gets lucky and finds and random dragon scale.. maybe he just stands there trying to figure out if this is all a dream or if this is really happening.. he will take a swig from his flask and then he will go join the others In the room.
Grom will just kinda walk around the trophy room.. inspecting where the dragon was.. just kinda kinda boggled that they came face to face with a dragon and didn't fight it... Maybe he gets lucky and finds and random dragon scale.. maybe he just stands there trying to figure out if this is all a dream or if this is really happening.. he will take a swig from his flask and then he will go join the others In the room.
Arxius will gather her things and head back the way they came and into the dragon haze. She'll move carefully and quietly to check out the doors and keep an eye out for traps.
Stealth: 25
Nice roll! ..please make 3 perception checks as well (one for each door).
Grom will just kinda walk around the trophy room.. inspecting where the dragon was.. just kinda kinda boggled that they came face to face with a dragon and didn't fight it... Maybe he gets lucky and finds and random dragon scale.. maybe he just stands there trying to figure out if this is all a dream or if this is really happening.. he will take a swig from his flask and then he will go join the others In the room.
No. I should have listened to my instincts, acted on them, and killed it. White dragons have proven to be evil throughout all known history. Everything I know tells me it is evil. Just because didn't immediately act evil in the minute and a half we were with it just proves it wasn't a mindless, stupid beast. Play the odds. Odds are it is evil and letting it grow up and run free in the world is a worse sin that killing it, even if it wasn't evil right now.
But I don't think that's just Torm's tenants. It is mine, as well. Needs of society over the needs of the individual. It's why I'm willing to give my life for something I believe in.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
“You realize you sound more like a zealot than an initiative of Torm right? I don’t disagree with you... 99 out of 100 chromatic’s end up being evil, but the Torm I knew didn’t act without evidence of corruption. No matter... I wanted to speak with you to offer you an alternative to a life of code and servitude. I’ve been dormant for nigh on 10 years now... since the end of the last chromatic uprising. I’ve enjoyed some peace and quite since then, but it is time to go out and see the world again... And traveling with you seems to provide me the best chance for amusement. In return I will lend you some of my power. It is not divine such as Torm’s mind you... But, I won’t require worship and praise. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, because you decided them... not because some tenants dictate it. You do not need to make a decision now... haste is not required... all I ask is that you think about what happened today and let me know soon. Now... I believe you have questions... as I said before... you may ask three... if you agree to my terms you may ask more later.”
Zealotry and confidence are hardly the same thing. Like I said to Rees. Had I been a zealot, I wouldn't have discussed it with any of them.
Three questions huh? Ok. What is your story or biography? What power
to dodo you offer? What happens if you don't like the decisions I make once I have this power?"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Talien responds I am looking for his hammer down here in return for some blacksmithing knowledge from him. (Wishing I could frown or smile sometimes....curses of being a robot man as they say) You seem to think he is not capable of producing a better quality blade than this, do you know were I could get the proper training to do such?
Warforged Fighter Talien
“Perspective and context Alten. But, perhaps zealot wasn’t the correct word. Regardless, I am offering you a taste of the more interesting power I found whilst journey the world and perhaps some other planes of existence. Perhaps you would like to be able to be more in tune with magic?
Above all things I am a student Alten, an observer everything, but from time to time I act when I believe it is necessary. Right now, I believe that offering you this chance is necessary. As I said your decisions are your own... I am not here to judge merely observe and if necessary keep events moving.
As for my personal history.. It is long and somewhat private. I have observed much and hope to see much more. I hope to learn much more, so that I may transcend my fate.
Now, I have given you three answers to three questions. It is time for me to observe. Think on what I said Alten... If you want to live by your own code where you are in control of your own actions, where decisions are made in the moment based purely on your whim then take up my offer. We will speak again soon...”
With those last words the room falls silent and the aura around the blade fades to nothing.
“His hammer? Not sure why it would be in this place, but alright. As for this blade I believe many smiths would be hard pressed to replicate its quality. But, I’m sorry I’m not sure where exactly where you could receive... perhaps in one of the larger cities? I recommend asking Rurik when you return to Oakhurst.”
Talien will take his sword back with the nugget of knowledge, and polish both swords, followed by the remaining weapons he ownes and then himself.
Warforged Fighter Talien
Alten returns to the group.
Guess we go back out there and try one of the northern doors in the hallway?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Talien will retrieve his blade from her wordlessly his eyes turning from blue to a and polish and clean it, followed by his masters blade, then the daggers he has, and himself at the end.
Once Alten suggests to move out he will say Sounds good to me, but I think we should check for traps. There was one in the chest I opened.
Warforged Fighter Talien
Rees avoids eye contact with Alten, figuring he's not exactly her biggest fan right now. "Right, I can do that...maybe. I can try to do that."
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Talien will go to Rees seeing her act odd again and ask her. Rees can I talk to you for a minute?
Warforged Fighter Talien
"Sure, Talien. What is it?"
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Arxius will gather her things and head back the way they came and into the dragon haze. She'll move carefully and quietly to check out the doors and keep an eye out for traps.
Stealth: 25
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
Grom will just kinda walk around the trophy room.. inspecting where the dragon was.. just kinda kinda boggled that they came face to face with a dragon and didn't fight it... Maybe he gets lucky and finds and random dragon scale.. maybe he just stands there trying to figure out if this is all a dream or if this is really happening.. he will take a swig from his flask and then he will go join the others In the room.
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Make an investigation check please.
Nice roll! ..please make 3 perception checks as well (one for each door).
Door 1 Perception: 15
Door 2 Perception: 22
Door 3 Perception: 17
[That nat 20 only goes so far]
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
Alten moves into the dragon haze hallway, just waiting.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
They move off to the side and speak quietly, Something is wrong. What is it? Friends don't lie to friends.
Warforged Fighter Talien
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Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal