The World of Layonara
In-Character Forums => Wild Surge Inn => Topic started by: Niles09 on June 17, 2006, 05:07:21 PM
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In the Anoroch desert, I, Cym, Rain, Mercus, Sonya and Robert encountered a mage in black robes.
He warned that Bloodstone was planning something and we should warn people about it. He also said we sould find out what Blood is planning! However that is done.
- Zan
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*Tath walks by the Inn and shakes his head*
"I wouldn't be advertising this if it really will help against Blood. It sort of takes away the advantage you know..."
*chuckles and walks off mumbling to himself*
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"So a Black Wizard told Them to warn everyone about Blood? HAH!"
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*A courier hawk delivers a message from Cymeran Vrinn*
I hope the news has reached Hint before this message. I felt compelled to stay in Saudiria a bit longer for the purpose of praying at the temple of Az’atta.
The mage of the black order who spoke to our party, spoke of a plan unfolding. Bloodstone is making a move against the fair people of Layonara. There are plots with in plots working against us all. A king supposedly dies of a natural cause. A baron and his family are assassinated as they sleep. Spiders rise from the under dark, controlled by dark masters.
Now is a dangerous time to be caught napping by the pond….
Cymeran Vrinn
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*dirtily scrawled in what appears to be goblin blood*...
A Z - P T O L
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It may sound funny, that Blood is planning..... but the mage really seemed to think it was very important we warned people, just stay on your guard.
- Zan
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*written in margin and unsigned*
Drow warning us of black mages?
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Becouse if Sinthar attacks you will do what to stop him?[/i]
*walks away laughing*
//note left unsigned
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*She returns and checks the notes and such, and recognizes the handwriting on the last one. She hangs her head low, agreeing with him even if she doesn't want to. She grabs a quill and writes in flowing lettering:
Did this Mage bear the mark of Corath (A skull) Anywhere?
*She turns and walks out, leaving the note unsigned*
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//OOC they we're named black mages I think, Zan doesnt know who they are, since I dont either, so I cant really say if they are Coranithes or if they had any symbols. Anyone who can tell what signs they wear are welcome to fill in.
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As Ive said there were several others at the place seeing this.
Besides, the mage did look like the ordinary spellcaster. He came and dissapeared out of nothing, so I doubt he would waste his time talking with a little group of adventures, if it wasnt really important, and he really implied us to tell you this. If you wont listen because Im a drow, well, then Blood can have you all.
- Zan
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Niles09 - 6/18/2006 10:37 AM
//OOC they we're named black mages I think, Zan doesnt know who they are, since I dont either, so I cant really say if they are Coranithes or if they had any symbols. Anyone who can tell what signs they wear are welcome to fill in.
//Sometimes the DMs use things with certain tags yet have no intention of that being what they really are. Its just has to do with the toolset, or something to make the players stop going by the floaty text. Anyway...
"I should atleast take their warning into consideration, even if some of the facts are confused, atleast until I can learn more for myself"
Rhynn turns and walks out.
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*a note is left alongside this one*
This should be considered, as myself and some others heard something that suggest something is afoot. However, this is not the place for it to be discussed.
*no signature is left*
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*a note is placed below the others* I was one of the people with Zan, and I can confirm what he said. I don’t care if you all believe us or not. The important thing is that we should all be more careful, and watch out for anything out of the ordinary. With all the weird events happening lately, we should be more careful. That’s what I think anyway. Signed Sonya DarkAngel.
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*A trail of sand leads to the message board*
I can not believe what I am seeing here. We have been warned by the Black Order of Mages, who are not dark elves, that Bloodstone is planning an attack against us all. Hearing this news, you all seem to answer with bickering, and racial hatred.
I was raised with a system of good moral values and the faith of Az’atta. You people may be too ignorant to see me as a good person. You may be too selfish and greedy to care about more then the gold you make. You may not even be worth saving from the death and slavery that Bloodstone threatens you with. But there are plenty of innocent common folk. There are fair races of people all over these lands. They are the ones who I protect and serve. They are the ones who must not be enslaved. When Bloodstone comes to this land I will fight, and do my best to protect those who fight with me. I pray to Az’atta for your souls. May she lift the veil of ignorance from your eyes, and show you’re the path to love and redemption. May you lay down your petty squabbles, and unite for the greater good of this land.
Cymeran Vrinn
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Her reply, while lengthy and on its own attached parchment, is unfortunately also leaning towards the "chicken scratch" end of the handwriting spectrum. The entire faith of Az'atta is based on her being redeemed from the evil of her people and previous life. What exactly do you think she was Redeemed from if you cannot acknowledge that? Don't be silly. A drow that truly believes in his own good intentions is no doubt the first to recognize the actrocities committed by the masses of his brethren, and the first to be attempting to separate himself from them, not walk up and start demanding respect and hugs from people who have been terrorized by the entire race. If a drow remains standing to formulate a reply, and not laying on the floor as a pincushion, I'd say the people of Hlint are giving him a bloody good chance of proving himself. For a priest of the Redemptress, there seems to be little redeeming going on. Just a lot of whining about the need to do so and praying that they all forget what he needs to be redeemed from. He should probably remember before he walks into a city with open arms, that said "innocent common folk" would be at him with pitchforks and torches, and that it is the Summoned who tend to wait and see what even drow will do with themselves, first. Sometimes (often?) to our detriment, but that's beside the point and most of us are pretty weird anyway... Aside from that, does "The Black Order of Mages" sound even remotely friendly? If one were speaking of the Black Wizards, they are a cult of the Mad God and evil to the core, so I imagine some slack would be allowed when some stop to think on how to even react to a warning from them, let alone do anything about a vague premonition of "someone somewhere is planning something," or "Blood is icky," like we don't already wish to know what's going on, other than just being on our toes while continuing to do so. And of course it seems like all that is really known about Mister "I Know Something You Don't Know" at all is that he is a spellcaster... and in black... And regardless of drow, of cults, of faceless unknowns, all that is really left until more is discovered is to watch, keep informed, and be wary, no matter who is bloody talking. So thank someone for going to the trouble of sharing information, no matter what is decided about it, and let's do the above wary thing instead of getting all freaked out at each other. Take a nap. Have a drink. Already knowing that he's a bad, plotting fellow but perfectly willing to listen to multiple sources about it, Acacea
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*Sh'anda sits, and prays, and hopes*... that all can put aside there differences and embrace their summoning. Now is the time to unite in a common goal. Stop Blood. If the races of Layonara cannot unite now in the face of a common enemy, what does the future hold? Aragen, grant wisdom to all.
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*Lia reads Acacea's post and chuckles to herself*
Oh how I love the little folk. So much more wise then some might percieve. Atleast some of them are anyways.
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*Rain Come in and sees the Message board. He start to read and Find this message. He reads it carefully and stops at the message mad by Acacea. He takes a deep breath and poses for a moment, thinking of what to say to this person and the only thing that comes to is mind he writes down.* True wisdom is not talking Ill of the people you do not know. I for one, call my self friend with Cymeran. I for one has seen many times the Kindness this man has for others and even those he know not. Most of you do not know me and I rejoice to that as I am ashamed to see that, the good intention we had, to bring the people of this part of the land to stand fast and ready for the upcoming events, has fallen into depth ears. Shame on you all, as your inaction will bring the killing of innocents. Signed Rain Darsus. P.S. If you have a problem with that come and tell me in person!
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"Onto deaf ears," I should think, and considering the written-form the warning took, that might not be the best of phrases to use! In any case, maybe you should read over everything that was said again, if anyone bothers doing that nowadays... Again, people have every reason to distrust a drow and he is lucky that people stop to read and wait for what he has to say and allow their own opinions to form, instead of killing him on sight as others would. You can't just WISH for the entire history of a race to poof away in the face of a few empty words--and if you really wanted to protect the innocents, would you -want- them to forget centuries of blood, poison, and deceit, and leave themselves open to slaughter? It's laughable to be force-fed words of redemption from someone who has apparently never known it. As it said, if one were to make it to the bottom (though someone has made disparaging comments about my handwriting before, I still think it's perfectly legible and haven't the faintest what they're on about), there is not much in the way of direct action that anyone can be taking right away, especially since if we were able to just up and know what Blood is planning because we'd like to, we would have done so ages ago. Again... warning or no warning, the most anyone can do right at this moment is to try and keep people informed and be on their toes. Again, I thanked people for making this known, regardless of what is done with the information, and hope that anyone else would continue to do so. No one is trying to make anyone abandon friends or anything like that. Just don't try to force something like a drow or a convicted killer on everyone before any of them has a chance to form their own opinions. I'm not sure "let it play out," is much of request in the face of "my people are all scumbags who smile to your face and then stab you in the back, so c'mere and gimmie a hug!" Hopefully that's somewhat across! Trying to write in bigger letters in case the whole thing looked like a chiken chcki chicken, Acacea PS: Oh yeah! And donate to Rodlim Roldem! And to Acacea's lengthy parchment fund, as she uses entirely too much of it in order to talk to herself!
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All we've done is to tell you what the black mage said since he really wanted us to. Dont blame us for anything, we're just delivering the message on. No reason to discuss this. About being drow, several others who arent drow has verified the truth of this.
- Zan
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//ooc i did read you through Acaces
*Rain comes back and reads the few notes that got written while he was gone and writes.*
Then die with your prejudice.
He storms out of the Inn.
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True, it is difficult for many to trust any Drow. As a culture they have a long standing history of deceit and treachery, even within their own ranks. Does this mean we should ... the lot of them? I say no, but let those that come to us be given a chance to earn our trust.
As a paladin of the Lort Protector I have been witness to Cymeran's conduct on many occasions and I would not hesitate to vouche for his character. I cannot, however, vouch for the motivation or intentions of this.. wizard.. but it is always good to be mindful and on guard in these times.
~Caighd Brendimeere
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*Barion reads the notes and writes a reply*
Seems to me that a lot of you dont understand how the world works,running around and telling stories ,warning people and dont have a clou for what or were the threat is coming from. Do you realy think that those capable of interfearing will react on something like that? You must be a bigger fool then i thought if you do! Come with a direction ,some proof of your words or better yet ,bring the mage that warned you and others.
*He thinks to himself if he will write the next thing and as you can see he desided to write it*
As for your repeating statements of people NOT willing to fight and stop Blood their socalled greadyness and lust for gold.
I have only a few things to ask you then....Where were you when Stone was liberated ? Where were you when Roldem was freed ? Where were you when Velensk was attacked and the attack stopped ?....Dont assume things you know nothing about ..specialy not when you dont have a clou what those you talk about have already sacrificed to stop Blood sofar ...and as a final coment ..if you think that people in Hlint ,who are talking about their own lives and troubles,
will jump up the moment another person comes and disreguards their conversations ,breaking in ( or trying to atleast) there dayly things rambling about a warning , you better think again .
ps: And mister Rain ...if you have a problem with this reply ....come and tell ME in my face.
Barion Firesteed..fighter for the liberation of Roldem,Stone,Velensk and many other places.
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I am not suggesting you should up and slaughter the guy (though I know many who would be disappointed about that), merely saying that he is far better off than he thinks he is, but tries to force an image and respect that he has not really earned yet for many people. For those he has, great, no one's telling you to turn around and stab him.
Barion also is somewhat correct when he says that saying 'someone said that something is going to happen somewhere' and then expecting to see Blood overthrown all at once, is not exactly reasonable since many people have already been trying to do so, and this is not exactly the most detailed of reports. Which is why the most a lot of people can do, who do not have the means to read his mind right at this second, is pass it along and be careful.
But instead of implying that they overstepped themselves somehow in trying to help, just better to just thank them for what they were able to offer. Maybe it will make sense with more pieces.
You know, keeping some lines of communication open, instead of everyone thinking they're being whacked in the head by someone else. Pass around a beer or something.
And someone needs to buy me more ink. Honestly... I give up!
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Ok lets put this logical
The fact that we are several people, both drows and humans, who saw this makes its hard to explain why we should lie. Well did the black mage lie then?? Ask yourself, why should he? He warned us that Blood were plotting and that we should stay on our toos? Does any enemy of the good people get an advantage or chance to ambush because of that?? There would be no reason for anyone to lie about this.
Right so what does it help to tell people Blood is planning? Dont ask us, we're just the delivers of the message!
- Zan
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"Mebbe da drow got to da humans? Means only dwarves kin be trusted now... -Bjorn"
*laughs and keeps an eye out for dark robes and skull-lickers*
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Which is precisely why all we can do at this very moment in response is to be aware... clearly awareness is a hard thing to come by, however.
-Ac__
Acacea slaps her forehead and laughs, then takes a run-and-toss approach to throwing the last of her meager ink supply into a nearby trashcan, promptly tripping over an unnoticed rock in the road in the process.
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*A note on plain parchment and written in a slightly irridescent black ink is posted with the rest*
If the individual truly was a Black Wizard, the wise person should not immediately trust what it is they had to say, for deception and half-truths have been their tools before.
If the individual was merely posing as a Black Wizard, then once again, the wise person should not immediately trust these words either, for someone is going through lengths to pretend to be something they are not.
In either case, it would seem unwise to rush to the assumption that the information learned from this individual is the truth or is offered without another hidden agenda.
Caution would seem to be in order.
*the note is unsigned*
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//ooc ok lets make this thing clear, we are using the word black mage because this is the tag that was used by lanthear or who ever it was from the dm who played the char to warn us. As Rhynn stated it may be that it is the tool set that work in a way that they might not be able to change the tag I dont know. But this is clear if teh dm came on line to warn us then its because there is a reason. Now I understand the rping trill about the drow coming in and warning ppl but could we please forget that it was a black mage tag that we saw and take the warning for what it is. It is getting a bit annoying at the end that all that is important is tossed asside because of a simple tag. Cuase if this would ahve been the real thing (in rl I mean) we would ahe not seen the tag and we would have not use that name to discribe the man that appeared from no where to warn us.
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//The OOC responses aren't usually necessary in an in character forum, particularly when they are IC responses regarding "Black Order of Mages" which are also specifically responded to in character. If the multitude of messages are read, the warning is consistently acknowledged along with with consideration for source and an explanation of why immediate action is not possible for the characters responding. This was all done in character, and so trying to force a reaction out of character, with an out of character reason (the DM said so), based on an in character series of events, is actually less realistic. Thank you, and I do think it did at least get across.//
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*Walks in tired and dirty, his day having been long and worrisome...notices the large patch of parchment and feels compelled to read it, hoping insanely for some news of his wife...after reading a few of the notes, his eyes narrow and his face takes on a look of disdain...t'was not the news he sought...but something to worry him even more...he sighs glumly and, his reason for being at the inn either forgotten or no longer desired, shuffles back out the way he came.*
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*Sonya comes out of her room Quitly and closes the door behind her. She looks at the notes And the writes the folowing*
I'm glad to see that so many have read the message. I hope that when the time comes and Bloodstone truelly makes the move that has been said he will do. We will all stand together to protect the world we have come to know and love. I will do what ever I can to be there and protect this beautifull world. I can only hope you all wil do the same. Signed Sonya DarkAngel *After writing the note, she gets back to her room to wait for her love to wake up.*