"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
*If thats his true name... Anyone can command him what to do if they know him. The true name grants power over a fiend*
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Vinx is lounging in an armchair in the corner reading a book goaty is napping next to them.
Ursula is knitting spider hats, and Bolehs, Her pet black widow, crawls onto the armchair vinx is sitting in.
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Proud member of the spider guild.
i Play Ursula, Ariadne, Bolehs, Uhluhtc and Lizagnazeialqi in the tavern at the end of the world.
spiders are absolutely wonderful works of nature and if you say otherwise i shall feast tonight.
"Those who fight with Swords are Fools. those who fight with Bows are Cowards. You, My friend, Seem to be Both a Coward and A Fool." -Wilbur, Archmage of the Sunset sea addressing a Warrior.
"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
*If thats his true name... Anyone can command him what to do if they know him. The true name grants power over a fiend*
*Connotation. Theres a specific meaning behind the true version and his normal name. Plus i'm not creative....*
"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
*If thats his true name... Anyone can command him what to do if they know him. The true name grants power over a fiend*
*Connotation. Theres a specific meaning behind the true version and his normal name. Plus i'm not creative....*
*The... Meaning doesnt matter. If you say a true name, you gain control over them... Just pull up fantasy name generator :)*
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"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
*If thats his true name... Anyone can command him what to do if they know him. The true name grants power over a fiend*
*Connotation. Theres a specific meaning behind the true version and his normal name. Plus i'm not creative....*
*The... Meaning doesnt matter. If you say a true name, you gain control over them... Just pull up fantasy name generator :)*
No! it's only so you don't DIE just for trying to not be a demon anymore, I'm throwing away my title as an Angel once all this is done
*L*
Atemos falls silent.
Atemos?
It’s just… thank you.. It means a lot.
You're welcome, I don't want you dying! you've done nothing to deserve it so of course I'll help you do it the safe way.
Don’t you need to appeal to the gods and divine court though?
Yeah yeah, it's a whole process to get a Fallen back into Status, I've seen it before, the only fallen I've heard or seen of getting back up, I'm not sure how much it differs here, I'll figure it out.
Atemos gives him a big hug. “Thank you..”
He can't help but blush some, "you're,...welcome, why would I want you to die."
“A lot of people…”
"w-what?"
“I have a lot of enemies.. because I’m a demon..”
"guess they didn't know it was because of a ritual, now, uh, could you let go?"
No! it's only so you don't DIE just for trying to not be a demon anymore, I'm throwing away my title as an Angel once all this is done
*L*
Atemos falls silent.
Atemos?
It’s just… thank you.. It means a lot.
You're welcome, I don't want you dying! you've done nothing to deserve it so of course I'll help you do it the safe way.
Don’t you need to appeal to the gods and divine court though?
Yeah yeah, it's a whole process to get a Fallen back into Status, I've seen it before, the only fallen I've heard or seen of getting back up, I'm not sure how much it differs here, I'll figure it out.
Atemos gives him a big hug. “Thank you..”
He can't help but blush some, "you're,...welcome, why would I want you to die."
“A lot of people…”
"w-what?"
“I have a lot of enemies.. because I’m a demon..”
"guess they didn't know it was because of a ritual, now, uh, could you let go?"
“Oh, sorry..” Atemos sits back. “That and.. I’m not always the best person.”
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"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
Atemos raised an eyebrow. “You sure? That means anyone and everyone you tell your name to can control you.”
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She nods "Hes kind. He actually helps people. Unlike them, hes no killer. And he doesnt think himself greater than others"
Soldaer smiles. "That is true of more nobles than you think, E. Szaren is not a once-in-a-lifetime example of that. You've had bad dealings with corrupt ones, but many aren't corrupt." He smiles wryly. "Including myself, E. Yes, I am a noble, and have had dealings with the corrupt ones before. Even helped dethrone a couple." He chuckles. "Soldaer Torrae, crown prince of the Twilight Elves. That is who I am, and you never even knew it."
She seems... Surprised, but is mostly keeping calm "Then... Youre being lied to by the people of your same status. I KNOW what things are like. Ive been on the streets. The parts they want ignored and glossed over. Ive lived what they lie about. Almost every noble is corrupt, murderous, and horrible"
Soldaer chuckles and shakes his head sadly. "You trust me, right E? Then let me show you. No, I'm not talking about a trip to my homeworld. I'm talking about letting you see my memories; my dealings with the other nobles."
"Remembering lies youve been told?"
"Not lies, and I won't hide any of it from you E. I know you well enough that you would find out if I hid or presented an altered memory to you."
"You wouldnt alter it... They would be lying to you within the memories"
"Don't underestimate the power of the mind, E. It is possible to alter what I show people, but I won't because I trust you, and I know you trust me, even after that rather shocking truth about myself." He chuckles and extends a hand. "What do you say, E? Will you allow me to show you the truth; that not all nobles are the horrible monsters you've believed?"
"Soldaer... I cant believe that. No matter what you show me, I cant believe lies such as that. Lies many are raised believing"
Soldaer snorts softly, then sighs, sitting back down. "Fine. Then let me tell you of the nobles of my people, at the least, of my parents, the ones who raised me to be as I am." Soldaer takes another drink before continuing. "My parents, the king and queen, have always been fair and just rulers. Yes, they acknowledge the power they wield, but never have they let it go to their heads. They walked among the common people regularly, and even know many by name, including their families. My mother is a powerful mage, and my father a fearsome warrior. They raised me to be a warrior to protect our people, but above all, to BE one of our people, and I'm not talking about being a noble. I mean to be a Twilight Elf, to be able to mingle with those who aren't noble as easily and as comfortably as those of nobility."
"And their secrets? You havent seen any of those yet?"
Soldaer looks straight into her eyes, his pale green eyes piercing. "E, there aren't any. There's no deep dark secrets, no skeletons in the closet. The biggest secret we have is that my father doesn't like meat." Soldaer laughs. "E, I'm a good judge of character, and you know that. I spent much of my life with my parents, so I had plenty of time to find those secrets. There aren't any."
"Everyone has secrets. Noble or not, theres always at least one thing we dont want anyone to ever find out. Everyone has darkness.... If someone doesnt seem like they do, theyre hiding it. Either unintentionally, or through lies and deceit."
"E... The only secret I really have kept is my identity as a noble because I don't like the attention it usually brings. My family is the same. We don't keep secrets, because such things can make people suspicious."
"Soldaer.. I understand not telling people your social class immediately. That, I can respect you for. But... Dont lie to me. We all have secrets. I have them... Every person has them. No real person is completely honest and transparent on everything."
"E, I have never lied to you about anything. I value your friendship too much to cheapen it by lying or keeping secrets from you."
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"... That doesnt mean youve said absolutely everything. Everyone has secrets. Everyone real has things only they know."
"I've told you the only secrets I really have, one, I do really like you, perhaps even love you, but I won't dare do anything to jeopardize our friendship. Two, I spilled my guts about the one other person I have ever fallen for back in Sigil. And three, I just told you my single biggest secret: my nobility."
"Soldaer... People are an iceberg. People all make mustakes and have some darkness... Youve never told me of what may be the darkest thing youve done. Your greatest mistake in life. Everyone has one.... Im not saying you should tell me, or that Id want to hear it currently, but.... Everyone has one"
Soldaer shakes his head. "E..." He starts, but pauses. "Hang on, we were talking about nobles, not me. How'd we get here? My nobility was it?" He shrugs. "No matter. My point still stands, even if you don't agree. Not all nobles are the horrible monster that Joshua was. You should at least meet them, especially considering we're trying to help Valitya, before you pass judgment, E."
"... I can try, but I know how theyll be.... The same horrible excuses for people that call people street rats."
"I will gladly go with you, E. You know that. You are one of my closest friends. I will be by your side no matter what."
"Thank you... Ill... Definitely get to the point of helping her back to the tavern.."
Soldaer nods, smiling slightly, with a determined gleam in his eyes. "Where do we begin?"
"Finding Sevira Manor..."
Soldaer nods again, his eyes flashing. "And how do we go about that? Or have you already started?"
"We are... Asking around. As a last resort... We may have yo talk to Avery" she says the name with even more disgust then how shed think of a noble
Soldaer stands up and lays a hand on her shoulder. "I'll take to Avery, E. He actually forgave me. Don't worry. I should be able to get him to spill." He says with a smile. "Besides, he's been through enough pain and torture, wouldn't you agree? He's a unique care, having doesn't his entire life at sea, never really having any contact with those on land. He doesn't know about laws, although he is learning. Xorius took advantage of him, E."
"You dont need to know law to know how to be a decent person. He hasnt gone through NEARLY as much as he put Valitya through. I dont care where you come from. I dont care if you know law. The law isnt always just. I care about intention and what you cause. And if youre like him, doing all he did to Valitya, then... Its unforgivable in most circumstances"
"E, answer me this: did he mistreat her in any way? He never harmed her, and even tried to be friendly towards her. He's... Complicated, E. Maybe I just see and understand him better than you, but don't be harsh. He is far more mature in done ways, but when it comes to knowing right or wrong, he has the understanding of about a 4 year old."
"Obviously he mistreated her! Taking her from her home was mistreating her! Imagine thinking youre safe. In a space you call your own. Then someone comes and takes you out of it, starting a sequence of events that literally puts you in hell! How can you be expected to ever feel safe again?! Even without the hell part, its a terrifying thought. Creeps deserve no sort of mercy nor understanding. They deserve justice."
"And he got worse than he deserved, E. He was all but killed, E. I don't care what you say, death is NOT an appropriate response to kidnapping, especially when he didn't cause her any harm. And you also glossed right over what I said, E. He has the moral understanding of a FOUR YEAR OLD. Basically what you're saying is that if a four year old stole something he should be executed."
"Stealing can be justified. It depends on their reason. And I dont care how old he acts like he is, I care how old he IS. And he was ALMOST killed. Not killed. Hes been given a chance to learn his lesson now, but it doesnt make up for what.hes done. Hes made Valitya feel unsafe. You SAW how scared she was, and still is. He deserves to have that same fear. I care about Valitya so, so much. I understand her feelings. And youre here trying to defend the one who caused that fear. That anguish"
Soldaer's eyes narrow, and his voice takes on a cold tone that E hasn't heard directed towards her before. "I understand both sides here, E. Don't you doubt that for a minute. I know that, no matter her upbringing, Valitya is little more than a scared, young girl right now. I also know that Avery has little to no sense of right or wrong. Avery's patron is the one who is trying her best to teach him right and wrong, but, like a child, he doesn't understand why some things are fine, and others are wrong." He sighs, and seems to relax again, before draining the rest of his glass. "I'm gonna need a lot more to drink." He says, not even directing at E, almost as if he was thinking out loud.
"guess they didn't know it was because of a ritual, now, uh, could you let go?"
“Oh, sorry..” Atemos sits back. “That and.. I’m not always the best person.”
"Its fine, and would you relax, you seem to beat yourself up unnecessarily."
“I can’t help it! I tend to blame myself for a lot because I cause a lot of problems.”
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"Ok. I think that makes sense. But why does you knowing my name keep me from harming you, even if i wanted to?"
”Because if you try to harm me, I can use your true name to stop you.”
"....How? Its just a name.:
“Think of it like the name of your soul or something like that. So, do you accept?”
"Uh, sure. I guess. How do i know what my true name is?"
“If you concentrate hard enough, you should know it. All fiends do.”
Azazel nods, closing his eyes. After around a minute or so, they open their eyes and nods, "It Azazel. Same name i've always gone by, but the true version has a different conotation."
Atemos raised an eyebrow. “You sure? That means anyone and everyone you tell your name to can control you.”
"Maybe? Thats the name i always went by, so... its hard to figure out some stuff."
"guess they didn't know it was because of a ritual, now, uh, could you let go?"
“Oh, sorry..” Atemos sits back. “That and.. I’m not always the best person.”
"Its fine, and would you relax, you seem to beat yourself up unnecessarily."
“I can’t help it! I tend to blame myself for a lot because I cause a lot of problems.”
"*sigh* there you go again," He stops as something comes to mind, changing the topic, "so what is Forlorn like?" He says this with a little bitterness but it comes out anyways
"Maybe? Thats the name i always went by, so... its hard to figure out some stuff."
“I can try to use detect thoughts to find it for you if you’d like? Your subconscious should know it.”
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"guess they didn't know it was because of a ritual, now, uh, could you let go?"
“Oh, sorry..” Atemos sits back. “That and.. I’m not always the best person.”
"Its fine, and would you relax, you seem to beat yourself up unnecessarily."
“I can’t help it! I tend to blame myself for a lot because I cause a lot of problems.”
"*sigh* there you go again," He stops as something comes to mind, changing the topic, "so what is Forlorn like?" He says this with a little bitterness but it comes out anyways
“Forlorn is super nice! I’ve never actually seen him mad, but he gets sad a lot. Before he fell, his title was Forlorn, Angel of Grief.”
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"Maybe? Thats the name i always went by, so... its hard to figure out some stuff."
“I can try to use detect thoughts to find it for you if you’d like? Your subconscious should know it.”
"I... give me a few minutes to try and.... i guess look within or something"
Atemos nodded. “Take your time.”
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*If thats his true name... Anyone can command him what to do if they know him. The true name grants power over a fiend*
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
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Vinx is lounging in an armchair in the corner reading a book goaty is napping next to them.
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Ursula is knitting spider hats, and Bolehs, Her pet black widow, crawls onto the armchair vinx is sitting in.
Proud member of the spider guild.
i Play Ursula, Ariadne, Bolehs, Uhluhtc and Lizagnazeialqi in the tavern at the end of the world.
spiders are absolutely wonderful works of nature and if you say otherwise i shall feast tonight.
"Those who fight with Swords are Fools. those who fight with Bows are Cowards. You, My friend, Seem to be Both a Coward and A Fool." -Wilbur, Archmage of the Sunset sea addressing a Warrior.
Vinx continues reading and goaty (a large metal goat) stands up and uses its horns to pull the spider away.
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*Connotation. Theres a specific meaning behind the true version and his normal name. Plus i'm not creative....*
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*The... Meaning doesnt matter. If you say a true name, you gain control over them... Just pull up fantasy name generator :)*
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
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*UUUUUGGGGHHH, why must my brain not work?!*
I play a miriad of characters at the lord's rest inn
Two things are infinite: The universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not so sure about the universe.
Scifi horror is quite the trip :) Comics and a story
#FreeDND
“Oh, sorry..” Atemos sits back. “That and.. I’m not always the best person.”
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Atemos raised an eyebrow. “You sure? That means anyone and everyone you tell your name to can control you.”
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Soldaer's eyes narrow, and his voice takes on a cold tone that E hasn't heard directed towards her before. "I understand both sides here, E. Don't you doubt that for a minute. I know that, no matter her upbringing, Valitya is little more than a scared, young girl right now. I also know that Avery has little to no sense of right or wrong. Avery's patron is the one who is trying her best to teach him right and wrong, but, like a child, he doesn't understand why some things are fine, and others are wrong." He sighs, and seems to relax again, before draining the rest of his glass. "I'm gonna need a lot more to drink." He says, not even directing at E, almost as if he was thinking out loud.
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"Its fine, and would you relax, you seem to beat yourself up unnecessarily."
She/They/it
Keep in mind I'm in the UK so my time zone's GMT.
Definitely not an undead.
“I can’t help it! I tend to blame myself for a lot because I cause a lot of problems.”
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"Maybe? Thats the name i always went by, so... its hard to figure out some stuff."
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"*sigh* there you go again," He stops as something comes to mind, changing the topic, "so what is Forlorn like?" He says this with a little bitterness but it comes out anyways
She/They/it
Keep in mind I'm in the UK so my time zone's GMT.
Definitely not an undead.
“I can try to use detect thoughts to find it for you if you’d like? Your subconscious should know it.”
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"I... give me a few minutes to try and.... i guess look within or something"
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"Good. Now, you want to fight?"
Hi everyone! I'm working up the will to finalize my signature, so... I guess this will be the signature for now
“Forlorn is super nice! I’ve never actually seen him mad, but he gets sad a lot. Before he fell, his title was Forlorn, Angel of Grief.”
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Atemos nodded. “Take your time.”
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