(Edena: Sorry it took me so long to get here. I was busy I am also adding 1 PL of NPCs, in the character of Fand Dyvyr, human, druid, neutral good.)
Archcleric Hazen addresses the assembled delegates and simulacrum. Ambassador Gwilym Raonul, who travelled to Toril, is with him. As are Lord William Ronald of Keoland, speaker of the Kevellond League, and a woman.
Hazen speaks and looks at the Wanderer with an expression of disappointment.
"The United Commonwealth of Toril has left. This is true. However, they did leave behind food supplies while they left to address a threat. (Edena you e-mailed me about it.)"
"I see a person that someone has called a figure of power. Perhaps. All I see is a figure of hatred and bigotry, who hates anything that does not fit his preferred image of reality. I will listen to what you have to say. However, you have already proven yourself an accomplishe liar."
"Your Sending was very selective, full of half truths and distortions. So, I sent Ambassador Raonul to Hope Island on Toril. He found world, where for the most part, hate has been set aside. They warred with one another, it is true. However, they have made peace."
"It is not my intention to make this world a colony of another power. Indeed, what I see are people who claim they have our best interests at heart and promise to rule over us all. Perhaps that is your goal."
"You see technology and Torillians as evil. Technology is no more evil than magic, it depends on the intent. Like magic, it can be used foolishly. We have long used technology after a fashion. What of stone tools, steel plows, or the shoes that you walk in. Sentient life seems to be noted for its tool use. Technology is a tool - no more evil than any other."
"What have you done, in the wake of this chaos? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the wounded? If you have done this, then you have my gratitude. But you did not stop the Black Brotherhood from spreading the Blood Wastes."
"You seem to have only hate in your heart. I am truly sorry for you. Your hatred even makes you prefer Vecna as lord of all over a world that lives in peace with itself and other worlds."
"You mention a threat to this world from the Elder Ones. Yet you are refusing to act on behalf of this world, unless your terms are met. Some would consider this treason, or holding the world hostage. If I am misreading you, please let me know. However, you have slandered others needlessly."
"Strange as it sounds, I wish you peace. I did not order anyone to fire upon you. Indeed, some commanders will have a meeting with me later.
"However, damaging the doors of a religious institution is a crime. I will let you go in peace."
"I know far more about the use of technology for good and evil than you perhaps know. However, more deadly than magic, more deadly than any technology is hate. You seem to be letting it dominate your being. It may destroy you if you are not careful. This is not a threat, but something I have observed happen to others."
(Edena: I will give you a chance to have the Wanderer respond to my post. If not, I would still like to submit the post that I asked you to review. )
I have asked Fand Dyvyr, a druid of some note, to help advise me on environmental matters. She wishes to speak with you.
"You appear to be a druid of some note. However, what are you doing regarding the Blood Wastes. I hear Oerth scream as I breathe. Sleep has become a stranger to me."
"I have known Gwilym Raonul for decades. He is an honest and just man, if a little formal. I suggest you listen to him."
Gwilym Raonul, a short man who seems to have the blood of many human peoples flowing through his veins, bows politely to the Wanderer. There is a look of sorrow, and a hint of anger.
"You are a hatemonger, but I forgive you. I do not believe that the faith of Rao will be diminished on this world."
"I spent months on Toril, learning all that I could. I have not been brainwashed, charmed, or programmed. There are places of great natural beauty. The wounds of old wars have been healed. The people live longer, healthier, and better lives. True, much that they have achieved has been through pain."
"Perhaps you are afraid of change, of the possibilities that the world will not be as you will. No one achieves all of their desires. Perhaps you seek the destruction of Toril because it does not comply with your vision. Consider your own motives and your own heart, as you ask others to consider theirs."
"Perhaps you should learn to set aside hate. If the peoples of Toril, for the most part, have learned to set aside hate, perhaps we all can do so. Regardless of what you chose to say or do, I wish that you find peace."
Lord William Ronald, Speaker of the Kevellond League, steps forward. He is not bowing and looks angry.
"Where were you? Where were you when Vecna sent his armies -- allied with the Church of Shade -- against us? Did you take one step to stop him from unleashing the City of the Gods? Would Vecna the INSANE have negotiated with the Torillians? He would have been INSTANTLY aware of any ploy. You speak either out of ignorance or to lie again. The UC of Toril left behind some food, but have their own affairs to attend. You urged them to leave. And grumble when they do."
"If you are here to help Oerth, speak your piece. If you are here to merely hate and provoke others, go back and hide under a rock! That seems to be your chief skill, that and spreading hate!"
Hazen shakes his head. "Lord Ronald, you must master your anger. I think you should apologize to the Wanderer."
"Fine," Lord Ronald. "I apologize. You are a better man than I, Hazen, for wanting to talk to the Wanderer."
(Edena, I will check the lists. I suggest some good aligned power now claim Heward, Mordenkainen, and Keoghtom.)
