Have you had these feelings for someone before ? Grianne does not recall that one girl staring daggers at her as she didn't have context enough at the time for it to matter.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
"Well..." Eldin hesitates for a moment. "I have actually. I guess you could say I fell in love with the wrong person." Eldin begins to rant about his childhood sweetheart.
(Spoilered to not bore people)
I grew up in an orphanage under a very kind high-elf. There were all sorts of kids there who were either abandoned like myself or who's parent's died or couldn't care for them. One such child who was abandoned by her parents was Elysa Lionheart. She was very beautiful but she had... a strange quirk to her appearance. She had very pale skin and completely white hair. She was 3 years older than me. She had a very strong sense of what she believed was justice. Perhaps a bit too strong. She would often defend me from my bullies and she was my best friend in the orphanage. After spending years together, we both had begun to develop feelings for each other. We spend a lot of fun times together but our world views didn't really align well on one major front. She believed strongly that there are only good and evil people in this world. A black and white morality, if you will. She believed that good people were those who kept their word, helped others even at the expense of oneself. Always told the truth. Would always work hard and never ever turn away from their duties. They would follow a strict code of personal honor and would always thinking about how to make the world a better place. Anyone who didn't do these things were evil. I personally thought this was faulty. Many times, acts that seem to be pure evil is seen as good or as a necessary evil to achieve a greater good by the perpetrator. Some people believe that tieflings should completely eradicated to make the world a better place while others will see such thoughts as evil. One day... When she turned 18 she left to spread justice and good across the land and to eradicate all evil from the hearts of people. She invited me to join her on her quest as a fellow paladin but I refused. I just couldn't fight for a cause that is contradictory to my own views on morality. 3 Years later, I left to find a job. However I couldn't find one so I became a mercenary. I never severed communications with Elysa. We would exchange letters frequently but as time passed, we grew further and further apart and our letters devolved into arguing and name-calling. In her eyes I was a good man who turned to evil. In our letters she persistently tried to "bring me back to the good side". I have to "Overcome the evil and become the good man I am inside" She says these things not realizing that... this is who I am. I'm not a good man who became evil. I am me.
Eldin finishes his rant with a deep sigh and looks up. There is an almost unnoticeable amount of tears in his eyes. He forces a smile and says, "Ah, sorry. I went off on a boring rant. I'm sorry."
Grianne moves over to Eldin and without warning wraps her arms around him in a tight hug. A bear hug one might say. A man who does the best he can for those around him can never be evil. Goodness comes from a desire to do right and protect those who cannot do it themselves. Its kindness and compassion along side strength of will. It cant be forced on someone. It comes from inside the heart and anyone who forces their views onto others cannot truly claim to be good.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
((I finished Graduation! What do I need to do here again?))
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Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
Eldin stands up and says, "That's fine. It's best to not mess with her too much." Eldin then says, "Yeah, you probably could but I'd rather not get you tangled up in messes I created. Shall we take our leave?"
Is the feast happening now? Or later after the level 2 match?
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Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
Grianne looks out the window and notices how deep dark the sky is Oh my, your right. Grianne takes a brief moment to think. Hastily she blurts out I'll see you tomorrow. She licks Eldins cheeks and quickly runs downstairs and out to her tree in the forest, grinning the whole way.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
I have never been around other people before i came here so, no i haven't. All of this is new to me.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Eldin kind of chuckles at himself. "Yeah. I guess you haven't you're kinda lucky that way."
Have you had these feelings for someone before ? Grianne does not recall that one girl staring daggers at her as she didn't have context enough at the time for it to matter.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
"Well..." Eldin hesitates for a moment. "I have actually. I guess you could say I fell in love with the wrong person." Eldin begins to rant about his childhood sweetheart.
(Spoilered to not bore people)
I grew up in an orphanage under a very kind high-elf. There were all sorts of kids there who were either abandoned like myself or who's parent's died or couldn't care for them. One such child who was abandoned by her parents was Elysa Lionheart. She was very beautiful but she had... a strange quirk to her appearance. She had very pale skin and completely white hair. She was 3 years older than me. She had a very strong sense of what she believed was justice. Perhaps a bit too strong. She would often defend me from my bullies and she was my best friend in the orphanage. After spending years together, we both had begun to develop feelings for each other. We spend a lot of fun times together but our world views didn't really align well on one major front. She believed strongly that there are only good and evil people in this world. A black and white morality, if you will. She believed that good people were those who kept their word, helped others even at the expense of oneself. Always told the truth. Would always work hard and never ever turn away from their duties. They would follow a strict code of personal honor and would always thinking about how to make the world a better place. Anyone who didn't do these things were evil. I personally thought this was faulty. Many times, acts that seem to be pure evil is seen as good or as a necessary evil to achieve a greater good by the perpetrator. Some people believe that tieflings should completely eradicated to make the world a better place while others will see such thoughts as evil. One day... When she turned 18 she left to spread justice and good across the land and to eradicate all evil from the hearts of people. She invited me to join her on her quest as a fellow paladin but I refused. I just couldn't fight for a cause that is contradictory to my own views on morality. 3 Years later, I left to find a job. However I couldn't find one so I became a mercenary. I never severed communications with Elysa. We would exchange letters frequently but as time passed, we grew further and further apart and our letters devolved into arguing and name-calling. In her eyes I was a good man who turned to evil. In our letters she persistently tried to "bring me back to the good side". I have to "Overcome the evil and become the good man I am inside" She says these things not realizing that... this is who I am. I'm not a good man who became evil. I am me.
Eldin finishes his rant with a deep sigh and looks up. There is an almost unnoticeable amount of tears in his eyes. He forces a smile and says, "Ah, sorry. I went off on a boring rant. I'm sorry."
Grianne moves over to Eldin and without warning wraps her arms around him in a tight hug. A bear hug one might say. A man who does the best he can for those around him can never be evil. Goodness comes from a desire to do right and protect those who cannot do it themselves. Its kindness and compassion along side strength of will. It cant be forced on someone. It comes from inside the heart and anyone who forces their views onto others cannot truly claim to be good.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Eldin hugs back and says in a quiet voice, "Thanks."
The next battle has been posted for level-1 contestants. The fight will start in about 24 hours.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
((I finished Graduation! What do I need to do here again?))
Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
Grianne's hug is just long enough to start to get awkward. Pulling away she says Do you want me to beat her up for you? I bet i could take.
( ill fight her with my bear hands)
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Go on your date.
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
Eldin stands up and says, "That's fine. It's best to not mess with her too much." Eldin then says, "Yeah, you probably could but I'd rather not get you tangled up in messes I created. Shall we take our leave?"
Oh, were are we going ?
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
"It's getting late. I'm going to head off to bed. Busy day tomorrow."
Is the feast happening now? Or later after the level 2 match?
Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
Now, before the level 2 match
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
(Now. the Level 2 match is next day. For whatever reason, this thread became really slow. Maybe we should have timewarps?)
Grianne looks out the window and notices how deep dark the sky is Oh my, your right. Grianne takes a brief moment to think. Hastily she blurts out I'll see you tomorrow. She licks Eldins cheeks and quickly runs downstairs and out to her tree in the forest, grinning the whole way.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Liam looked at Luanna with a relieved expression.
”I suppose we should get going, then?”
Liam the Weak: Level 4 Human Fighter - Trying to fight against his other personality, and constantly losing.
Aodh: Level 20 Half-Elf Cleric of Life - Not really. It's a strange being that had possessed and broke down a level 20 Cleric of Life Domain, gaining his knowledge and power.
"*****": Level 1 Tiefling Sorcerer - Her family is dead, and her will is broken. She follows orders so that those that command her will allow her to die.
Luanna nods excitedly.
"I haven't been to the glory yet i'm excited!"
GM - Limbo's Pit PvE