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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 2506668" data-attributes="member: 13098"><p>Silence settles over the feast for a time before Belmay speaks once again. "I do believe you were about to propose an option rather than direct combat with the Lord of Deception. Would you care to continue Elder?"</p><p></p><p>Lune looks up and smiles sadly. "My pardon friends. You are correct Lady Belmay, I was about to propose an option. It seems now that I should adjust it due to the lack of Mortal servants at our disposal." Lune sighs, then stands. "I believe we should play along and pretend that we have not yet discerned the ruse the Lord of Deception is enacting. This is not to say we won't act, we just won't do it in an overt manner." Lune pauses and grins at the rest of the gods. Most are politely interested, but they all wait for Lune to reach his point. Looking somewhat exasperated, he continues. "We will put together a team of agents that will actively work to disrupt the Lord of Deception's plans on the Mortal Realm. Whatever the fiend is up to, it is hoping we don't perceive where the real threat is coming from."</p><p></p><p>Tholnar leans forward. "What makes you think that is the real threat? We have not seen any preparations for an invasion on the Material realm. Indeed, the forces of the Lord of Deception hardly hold any significant bridgeheads that would allow access to the Material."</p><p></p><p>Lune nods at Tholnar. "A few points old friend. First of all, the Hammer of Dol Mannul has been sent back to the Material realm. It is a corrupt artifact with considerable power. That power is most effective against Celestial servants. That would seem to indicate that the Lord of Deception is preparing a servant to be effective against Angels. Second of all, we know that all fiends desire greatly to claim the Material as their own. This is something inherent in their composition as they desire the Power that could be siphoned off that way. Thirdly, we know the Lord of Deception is among the most powerful Devils. Indeed, it may even be the most powerful. Where are the forces of the Lord of Deception? We hear rumors often, but we have difficulty locating them. Do you really think a Devil of such power is lacking in military might? Fourthly, we are dealing with a being that is as involved with trickery, misdirection and deception as I am. If I were the Lord of Deception, I would be consolidating my forces and guiding all of my enemies into making themselves weaker. It is likely that the Lord of Deception has an unknown bridgehead, or has forces positioned in a place that can easily overwhelm an existing bridgehead. When the fiend launches an invasion, those forces will move quickly."</p><p></p><p>Pter looks at Lune for a moment. "So why will a team of agents be any more effective than an outright assault? If we hit the Lord of Deception hard, these theoretical forces will need to respond."</p><p></p><p>Tholnar's voice echoes Pter. "Indeed Elder, why wouldn't an assault serve our needs better? You know I little like the complicated subterfuges you arrange."</p><p></p><p>Lune nods at both gods. "I know well that you prefer a direct, honest approach Tholnar. But you concede that such courses have been useful in the past?" Tholnar pauses, then nods slightly, a slight grimace on his face, before Lune continues. "If we threaten the Lord of Deception too directly, the fiend will simply recall the Hammer of Dol Mannul, go into a defensive posture, and resume it's plans at a later time. We will become mired in a prolonged battle in Hell. Even if we succeed against the Lord of Deception, we will be vulnerable to an attack by Mhata Nahal." </p><p></p><p>The gods look thoughtful, but unconvinced. Evelyn breaks the silence. "The old man might be right, but I little like it. I don't see where the benefit it for us. You implied we would be acting to thwart the feculent tyrant!"</p><p></p><p>"And so we shall be Evelyn." Lune waves aside her tirade, "We will send agents to the Material to determine the fiend's plans and to try to ensnare it's most important tools. While that is happening, we will also continue assaulting the Hells wherever we may. We will however, try to let the Lord of Deception become reliant on our apparent inability to discern's it's machinations. We will be prudent in our choice of battles and we will slowly sequester some of our forces away. We will build hidden armies while appearing to lose our will to fight. We will slowly prod the Lord of Deception into striking prematurely and we will then crush it and destroy it."</p><p></p><p>Softly, Belmay's voice carries across the table. "It is a plan that may work. I perceive there is some risk involved. But Lune is correct that the Lord of Deception is deeply involved with the Mortals. Perhaps I too have become complacent, trusting that my gift of a new moon would protect the Mortals. None of us have any truly powerful servants at work on the Material and we are restricted from directly interfering. So I am curious what Lune's plan is regarding the Mortal lands. Can it hurt for us to hear them? I think not."</p><p></p><p>Lune laughs loudly. "You are correct Lady Belmay! I do have a plan, but I have neglected to share it. So caught up I have become in trying to win you all over to my view, I have forgotten to tell you what my view is." Lune raises a goblet of wine to Belmay, then he downs the contents and sits back. "It is simple really, we will send angels to act on our behalf. We cannot directly intervene, but our non-mortal servants can. Certainly there are already fiends interfering with the lives of Mortals."</p><p></p><p>Pter looks shocked. "What of Free Will? Surely you would not have us violate Free Will?" </p><p></p><p>Before Lune can reply, Evelyn stands up. "Absolutely not! Thus lies the course of tyranny! We have no right to impose our will upon Mortals!"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BSF, post: 2506668, member: 13098"] Silence settles over the feast for a time before Belmay speaks once again. "I do believe you were about to propose an option rather than direct combat with the Lord of Deception. Would you care to continue Elder?" Lune looks up and smiles sadly. "My pardon friends. You are correct Lady Belmay, I was about to propose an option. It seems now that I should adjust it due to the lack of Mortal servants at our disposal." Lune sighs, then stands. "I believe we should play along and pretend that we have not yet discerned the ruse the Lord of Deception is enacting. This is not to say we won't act, we just won't do it in an overt manner." Lune pauses and grins at the rest of the gods. Most are politely interested, but they all wait for Lune to reach his point. Looking somewhat exasperated, he continues. "We will put together a team of agents that will actively work to disrupt the Lord of Deception's plans on the Mortal Realm. Whatever the fiend is up to, it is hoping we don't perceive where the real threat is coming from." Tholnar leans forward. "What makes you think that is the real threat? We have not seen any preparations for an invasion on the Material realm. Indeed, the forces of the Lord of Deception hardly hold any significant bridgeheads that would allow access to the Material." Lune nods at Tholnar. "A few points old friend. First of all, the Hammer of Dol Mannul has been sent back to the Material realm. It is a corrupt artifact with considerable power. That power is most effective against Celestial servants. That would seem to indicate that the Lord of Deception is preparing a servant to be effective against Angels. Second of all, we know that all fiends desire greatly to claim the Material as their own. This is something inherent in their composition as they desire the Power that could be siphoned off that way. Thirdly, we know the Lord of Deception is among the most powerful Devils. Indeed, it may even be the most powerful. Where are the forces of the Lord of Deception? We hear rumors often, but we have difficulty locating them. Do you really think a Devil of such power is lacking in military might? Fourthly, we are dealing with a being that is as involved with trickery, misdirection and deception as I am. If I were the Lord of Deception, I would be consolidating my forces and guiding all of my enemies into making themselves weaker. It is likely that the Lord of Deception has an unknown bridgehead, or has forces positioned in a place that can easily overwhelm an existing bridgehead. When the fiend launches an invasion, those forces will move quickly." Pter looks at Lune for a moment. "So why will a team of agents be any more effective than an outright assault? If we hit the Lord of Deception hard, these theoretical forces will need to respond." Tholnar's voice echoes Pter. "Indeed Elder, why wouldn't an assault serve our needs better? You know I little like the complicated subterfuges you arrange." Lune nods at both gods. "I know well that you prefer a direct, honest approach Tholnar. But you concede that such courses have been useful in the past?" Tholnar pauses, then nods slightly, a slight grimace on his face, before Lune continues. "If we threaten the Lord of Deception too directly, the fiend will simply recall the Hammer of Dol Mannul, go into a defensive posture, and resume it's plans at a later time. We will become mired in a prolonged battle in Hell. Even if we succeed against the Lord of Deception, we will be vulnerable to an attack by Mhata Nahal." The gods look thoughtful, but unconvinced. Evelyn breaks the silence. "The old man might be right, but I little like it. I don't see where the benefit it for us. You implied we would be acting to thwart the feculent tyrant!" "And so we shall be Evelyn." Lune waves aside her tirade, "We will send agents to the Material to determine the fiend's plans and to try to ensnare it's most important tools. While that is happening, we will also continue assaulting the Hells wherever we may. We will however, try to let the Lord of Deception become reliant on our apparent inability to discern's it's machinations. We will be prudent in our choice of battles and we will slowly sequester some of our forces away. We will build hidden armies while appearing to lose our will to fight. We will slowly prod the Lord of Deception into striking prematurely and we will then crush it and destroy it." Softly, Belmay's voice carries across the table. "It is a plan that may work. I perceive there is some risk involved. But Lune is correct that the Lord of Deception is deeply involved with the Mortals. Perhaps I too have become complacent, trusting that my gift of a new moon would protect the Mortals. None of us have any truly powerful servants at work on the Material and we are restricted from directly interfering. So I am curious what Lune's plan is regarding the Mortal lands. Can it hurt for us to hear them? I think not." Lune laughs loudly. "You are correct Lady Belmay! I do have a plan, but I have neglected to share it. So caught up I have become in trying to win you all over to my view, I have forgotten to tell you what my view is." Lune raises a goblet of wine to Belmay, then he downs the contents and sits back. "It is simple really, we will send angels to act on our behalf. We cannot directly intervene, but our non-mortal servants can. Certainly there are already fiends interfering with the lives of Mortals." Pter looks shocked. "What of Free Will? Surely you would not have us violate Free Will?" Before Lune can reply, Evelyn stands up. "Absolutely not! Thus lies the course of tyranny! We have no right to impose our will upon Mortals!" [/QUOTE]
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