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<blockquote data-quote="JustinCase" data-source="post: 6567977" data-attributes="member: 6776182"><p><strong>Mort</strong></p><p></p><p>As Mort makes his way through the crowd, Sebastian following him closely, the wizard senses the resigned sadness behind the cheerful festivities. Knowing that the people look to him for a sense of safety and stability, Mort misses his father more than ever before. </p><p></p><p>The serene look on his face does not mirror his internal feelings, however, and everyone who greets Mort is given a nod or even the occasional smile; his posture is nothing but assuring and confident. Wearing a fine black robe and a silver amulet around his neck, the current Lord of Aavenloche is seldom seen without 'Ebon Serpent', his black staff in the shape of a large viper, and today Mort has the weapon by his side again. Contrary to rumour, the staff itself is not sentient nor capable of magic; it does, however, sends shivers up the occasional spine.</p><p></p><p>Mort knows how his father hated the whole charade. Of course the safety of the lands and its people are of the utmost importance, but sacrificing an innocent girl is a high price to pay. The idea of having dinner with a young woman who would be dead a fortnight later did not disturb Mort, who knew this ritual from years on end, and studied the necromantic arts to boot. No, the point was more practical; someday there might not be any girls left to offer the dragon. Not to mention the dwindling population due to not enough children being born and too many villagers leaving town to seek their fortunes somewhere else. A reasoning that might be considered as heartless, but a town and its Lord could not survive for long without a big enough workforce. </p><p></p><p>Nevertheless, the safety of Aavenloche had always been the main priority of the Vicomte family, and Mort intended nothing else. If only the people realized that together, they could make a stand against this most cruel practice! Mort would welcome it, but he also knew that although individuals could be brave, groups tended to be cowardly and conformist.</p><p></p><p>Finding his way to the main stage at last, Mort turns to his majordomo. <span style="color: blue">"Did you bring my speech?"</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JustinCase, post: 6567977, member: 6776182"] [b]Mort[/b] As Mort makes his way through the crowd, Sebastian following him closely, the wizard senses the resigned sadness behind the cheerful festivities. Knowing that the people look to him for a sense of safety and stability, Mort misses his father more than ever before. The serene look on his face does not mirror his internal feelings, however, and everyone who greets Mort is given a nod or even the occasional smile; his posture is nothing but assuring and confident. Wearing a fine black robe and a silver amulet around his neck, the current Lord of Aavenloche is seldom seen without 'Ebon Serpent', his black staff in the shape of a large viper, and today Mort has the weapon by his side again. Contrary to rumour, the staff itself is not sentient nor capable of magic; it does, however, sends shivers up the occasional spine. Mort knows how his father hated the whole charade. Of course the safety of the lands and its people are of the utmost importance, but sacrificing an innocent girl is a high price to pay. The idea of having dinner with a young woman who would be dead a fortnight later did not disturb Mort, who knew this ritual from years on end, and studied the necromantic arts to boot. No, the point was more practical; someday there might not be any girls left to offer the dragon. Not to mention the dwindling population due to not enough children being born and too many villagers leaving town to seek their fortunes somewhere else. A reasoning that might be considered as heartless, but a town and its Lord could not survive for long without a big enough workforce. Nevertheless, the safety of Aavenloche had always been the main priority of the Vicomte family, and Mort intended nothing else. If only the people realized that together, they could make a stand against this most cruel practice! Mort would welcome it, but he also knew that although individuals could be brave, groups tended to be cowardly and conformist. Finding his way to the main stage at last, Mort turns to his majordomo. [color=blue]"Did you bring my speech?"[/color] [/QUOTE]
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