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<blockquote data-quote="Edena_of_Neith" data-source="post: 159948" data-attributes="member: 2020"><p><strong>Rulings, answers, and comments on posts</strong></p><p></p><p>William Ronald</p><p> </p><p> Posts from the Temp thread </p><p></p><p> Hello, my friends. </p><p></p><p> I am including the relevant posts from the temp thread here. </p><p> Also, can people contact Zelda and wish her well? She has been a little under the weather. </p><p></p><p> Here are the posts: </p><p></p><p> (rest of article deleted)</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: Thank you, William. Thanks for putting this post up from the temporary boards. I'll be e-mailing Zelda. She's really had a bad time.</p><p></p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> kaboom</p><p> </p><p> The fighting in the World Forum has been halted. </p><p> A fair number of resurrections have been cast. </p><p> And a fair number of diplomats are being questioned (having diplomatic immunity, they cannot be arrested.) </p><p></p><p> Wait a second, I'm not done yet. </p><p></p><p> After the fighting delegates are subdued, Thayadon addresses them. </p><p></p><p> Most of you probably think that that the Chosen of Mystra have no business interfering with the politics of the United Commonwealth. You are right. However, I am here to show you something. I will show you a mere illusion, but it all happened at one time or another.</p><p> He then projects the most horrid things that the Church of Shade has done. </p><p> The atrocities go on and on. People are changed into red soldiers, screaming as their flesh changes into Red Goo. Slaves are whipped to death for the pleasure of their Shade masters. Fertile ground turns barren and bleak. </p><p> After the grim illusion is over, Thayadon's voice quietly seems to be everywhere as he says </p><p></p><p> This is what the shade would have done to you, and they will get their way if the Commonwealth hacks off its arm by creating a blood feud, one that will be agitated by the Shade supporters so that it will not die until the Shade enslave you. </p><p></p><p> I wish to ask for a law that will support ANY action against the Shade, and I ask for this law to be passed immediately so that any Shade worshippers that have already infiltrated the Forum be mind-scanned and punished accordingly.</p><p></p><p> ANSWER:</p><p></p><p> There are jeers from the delegates at the statement that the Chosen of Mystra do not normally involve themselves in the affairs of others.</p><p> There are jeers at the Chosen of Mystra in general.</p><p> After your speech, there are a lot of calls for scanning for traitors, as they are called, who worship the Shade - nevermind the fact, Creamsteak, that freedom of religion is protected under UC law.</p><p> </p><p> I am waiting for Reprisal to step in and clean this situation up.</p><p></p><p> If he does not do so, some of the delegates will be found to be secret Shade-worshippers.</p><p> In a total violation of the laws of the World Forum, they will be arrested, thrown into prison, and interrogated brutally, for fear and a strange lack of reason seems to have taken over at the World Forum.</p><p> Not that these Shade worshipping delegates have much to say, except they were sent here to cause disruption, and that OTHER delegates were ALSO sent here for the sole purpose of causing disruption and disunion on Toril.</p><p> THAT will cause a witch-hunt to start, and more delegates will be arrested.</p><p></p><p> At which point, that is the end, really, of the World Forum.</p><p> The concept, the concept of the peaceful assembly of all the Powers of Realmspace, for their common interest, will collapse.</p><p></p><p> Reprisal can stop this from happening.</p><p> However, he must take a firm hand to do so.</p><p></p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> Tokiwong</p><p> </p><p> Fu Zhao scowls at Thayadon, "So you wish to persuade this Forum with Illusions and tricks to prove some point? If this were a show of prestidigitation then I would applaud thee... but this is a Forum for intellectual debate." </p><p> Fu Zhao waves to those assembled, "We of the Eternal Empire will not stand behind such parlor tricks... you wish to pass your law then do it through the proper channels... because of your interference many of our wounded could not be transported from this Forum to be healed... an obstruction of those that wished nothing of bloodshed only debate... and you deined them that... you penned them in... like rats to be slaughtered until you could prove your point..." he scoffs, "Your words... fall on deaf ears... I assure those that tried to escape and could not because of the wards placed are not pleased with your actions..."</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: This speech greatly aggravates the situation that I outlined above.</p><p> Many delegates cheer Fu Zhao, and jeer at Thayadon.</p><p> There are then hundreds of calls for mass scanning of everyone present - including the delegates of the Nations of the Chosen of Mystra - for traitors.</p><p> Everyone looks at the delegates from other nations - especially those from Oerth - with sudden great suspicion.</p><p> </p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> Anabstercorian</p><p> </p><p></p><p> << I'll answer these questions in the order that they were raised. >> </p><p> << First of all, Erika Lesage can take her "high ideals" and "peace and light" and cram it up her ass. That is NOT a personal insult, mind you - She's one of the most brilliant life forms I've ever sensed. We simply disagree on some points. >> </p><p> << For example, the Luna debacle. Had I realized the presence of the 2nd Touch, and the fact that the Red Goo of Luna would remain unfazed by my sterilization, I would not have undergone the attack. It would have been an utterly meaningless waste of life - And was. Because I did NOT realize that my attempts were ultimately futile, I tried anyway, panicked by Melkor's assault on my armada. Had I succeeded in destroying the Red Goo, the deaths of those 3 million men, women, and children would have been worth it, EVEN IF THEY WERE ILLITHID. >> He pounds his hands together to emphasize these last words. << She would disagree with me - To her, the presence of the Red Goo was less of a risk than the deaths of three million innocents were worth... We simply disagree on that point. >> </p><p></p><p> ANSWER: I would simply like to point out that Erika Lesage is shown a record of this broadcast.</p><p></p><p> << If the UCR attacks ME personally, they can expect to have their guns rammed up their noses telekinetically. If the UCR attacks the Army of Darkness, they would respond with force whether I would like it or not, and I owe it to them to lead them effectively in such an encounter. If the UCR attacked the Penumbral Hub, a civilian target, without explaining its reasons, I would respond with great violence. Perhaps this is hypocritical after the Luna debacle - So be it. Hypocrisy will be eradicated with time.>> </p><p></p><p> << I believe that humans, and all thrall species, are destined for eventual extinction at the hands of the Illithid, but I believe it will be an extinction happily accepted - Not a death, but a metamorphosis in to something better. You need only look at the metaprobabilistic statistics of our various species to see that the Illithid offer a basically superior body and brain form. It's not a hostile racism any more... Besides, although my allies will hate me for saying this, dependence on slaves is not power but weakness. Allies are better than thrall, and illithid are better allies than humanoids - We're just brighter. >> </p><p></p><p> ANSWER: Across Realmspace, Anabstercorian's speech above is met with anger and denunciation, with boos and hisses.</p><p></p><p> << I would rather be captured by the UC than have the Dark Powers win. The reasons behind this are obvious. >> </p><p> << IF the UC captures me... Hmm. That's an interesting question. To be completely honest, I didn't give the possibility much thought... I don't give them that much credit.</p><p> I would expect, frankly, a very swift show trial followed by an immediate obliteration of my psyche, or a temporal stasis treatment in the very best of cases. They'd have a devil of a time catching me, though. I don't think it'll happen, unless I turn myself in for some reason. >></p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> A lot of belligerent people in Realmspace proceed to talk about how the UC will crush Anabstercorian, Penumbral Hub and all, and how he will be captured.</p><p> They explain to each other that they hope he is put to a very long, slow death.</p><p> They agree that the UC should pursue a militaristic and unwavering (read: unreasonable) stand concerning Greyspace, since Anabstercorian is there.</p><p> Those in Realmspace who want peace just look on, unhappy and silent. </p><p> </p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p></p><p> kaboom</p><p> </p><p> As I told you, FOLLOWER OF MELKOR, what I projected actually happened, and you may use any truth magic you wish to afferm my statement. </p><p> Of course I should put it through the the proper channals, because then you could run before it was resolved. </p><p> So you want to escape after destabilizing the UC. Not surprising.</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> The Supreme Commander of the Eternal Empire was watching when these comments were made to his delegate in the World Forum.</p><p> The Supreme Commander immediately contacts the Chosen, demanding a full apology for these statements, and threatening to break off diplomatic relations if an apology is not given.</p><p></p><p> In the World Forum itself, the delegates of the Eternal Empire stare at Thayadon in shock.</p><p> </p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> </p><p> Behold Torrilians. I am Kas the Terrible, known as the Godslayer, and God of Strategy, Destruction, Retribution, and Justice. This is my true form. </p><p> Perhaps rumors have come to you, perhaps not. Whatever the situation, know this, I am the first of the transcendant. I have achieved the form of the perfect being. I am the first of the Cydian race. </p><p> We are not interested in petty squables about 'good' versus 'evil'. They do not concern us.</p><p> What does concern us however, is our doctorine. The doctorine of the Union of Oerth. That doctorine primarily states survival. </p><p> There are those who would question our motives. Those who seek to tarnish our reputation amongst others. Let their thirst for our downfall be saited with their own dissapointment.</p><p> They now stand, ready to fight. Their power shall prove to be their downfall however, at the hands of the Union of Oerth and the remainder of the nations of this planet. </p><p> The one known as Melkor, and his allies, Iuz, Rajaat, and the Hellmaster are even now ralling their armies against those of Oerth. They will fall. One by one to the wayside of life, where they shall be trampled and broken by our might. None who espouse their ideals shall remain to poison the minds of others. </p><p> Let this serve as a warning then, to any who would seek to deny the survival of the Union.</p><p> We will survive through your greatest efforts. Not only survive, but you and your people will be destroyed by us. Those who remain to surrender will bow before us, pledging their lives in service to the Cydian race. </p><p> Now, any questions? </p><p></p><p> The reporters look up from their notes momentarily, gathering their thoughts before speaking out. </p><p></p><p> What is your opinion on the dark powers? </p><p></p><p> They are complete fools. Their efforts to draw us into the domains of dread are doomed to failure, for they too by doing this, attempt to deny the survival of the Union. Thus, they too shall forfeit their victory. </p><p></p><p> What do you think about the recent events in the world forum? </p><p></p><p> Whether or whether not those babbling politicians can decide upon plans peacefully is not my buisness. However, I will say that they have proven themselves to follow true with my original opinion: that they are a large group of idiots that could not decide which restaurant to eat at, much less the fate of a world! Now, as to the rest of the UC, I admire Lesage for her persistance and patience with those fools. Perhaps she can bring sanity and order to them, apparently, they cannot manage to hold onto it themselves. </p><p></p><p> Are there any remaining questions? </p><p></p><p> (if any other faction has reporters with specific questions, now would be the time to post those questions if you want Kas to answer them.) </p><p></p><p> Edena, if the reporters have any further questions, please let me know.</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> This little speech on Kas's part causes many Torilians to reaffirm their original position, which was that the Oerthians are militant savages, and ought to be treated as such.</p><p> This speech really goes over badly on Toril: a lot of Torilians feel they have been openly insulted and threatened, their country has been insulted and threatened, and they are tired of being insulted and threatened by the people of Oerth.</p><p> Those people who are for peace, just watch with increasing despair, and wonder when the inevitable war is going to start.</p><p></p><p> For the first time in 40 years, war fever begins to spread through the United Commonwealth of Toril.</p><p> </p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> LordMelkor{Talos}</p><p> </p><p> Melkor teleports to the conference and adresses The Githyanki Queen: </p><p></p><p> Ha! Hazen is nothing more but a deluded foul! He can`t suceed, he CAN`T overcome The Mists, for he CAN`T overcome The Darkness that lies in the hearts of men, it is impossible to defeat Hatred, and Greed, and Suffering, these are primordial emotions, which are eternal! There is one that is a much greater threat to you- Anabstecorian, Chosen Of Ilsenine. For mighty are The Ililthidi, they have power of Elder Ones, yet are free of their madness. There was a time, ages ago, when Ililthidi ruled upon most of the multiverse, and no one could stand in their way, until your ancestors, Gith, rebelled against their masters, and Penumra was destroyed. But now Anabstecorian has rebuilt The Penumral Hub, and The Race Of Ililthidi is uniting around him. I know him, he has a spirit of fire, his will achieve his goal AT ALL costs, he has no weaknesses of ones like Erika or Hazen, no mercy or compassion, no belief in foolish concepts such as Democracy, only pure WILL, and if his will prevails, Race Of Githyanki would be once again enslaved! </p><p></p><p> You are wise, Queen, indeed, Strenght in Unity! </p><p> If people of Toril, Oerth and Krynn unite around The Pantheon Of Glowing Darkness, they shall be protected, for we wield The Power Of Darkness that can rival those of Dark Powers, we have no reason to be afraid of them, WE are Dark Powers ourselves, we have fully embraced The Night Eternal through Red Scourge, we have Power, we have Understanding! Hazen is a fool in his belief that Light will prevail over Darkness, That Power Of Preserving can defeat The Power Of Unmaking, Corruption and Decay- isn`t everything destroyed, sooner or later? Only The Darkness is eternal, and through it can Eternity be achieved! Yes I agree to ally with Union Of Worlds agaisnt Alliance Of Oerth and Torillians, even with Anabstecorian, despite his treachery.</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> The Githyanki Lich Queen is greatly angered when Anabstercorian is mentioned, and more angered when the illithid are mentioned, and MORE angered when the Penumbral Hub is mentioned.</p><p> She speaks coldly:</p><p></p><p> Well then, Lord Melkor, I suggest the Shade ally fully with the Union of the Worlds, and vice versa, while there is still time.</p><p> And bring Iuz into the alliance, and Phibrizzo.</p><p></p><p> That would isolate Anabstercorian, since the Torilians will not ally with him.</p><p></p><p> A nice speech, Lord Melkor, but I want action.</p><p> I want to see some action here. Some real effort at unity, and not talk.</p><p> So far, I haven't seen it. If I do not see it soon, I will return my people to the Astral Plane.</p><p></p><p> - - -</p><p> </p><p> William Ronald</p><p> </p><p> Hazen will answer any questions the reporters have. If he is made aware of the reaction of the other worlds, he becomes very humble. </p><p></p><p> I am honored that my words were so well received by the people of Toril. You are the spiritual heirs of those who gave all for their world. You honor me beyond words with the trust and goodwill that I have heard. I am humbled by what I have heard.</p><p></p><p> Athas, Krynn, and Mystara are also threatened by the Dark Powers. There are good and noble people on these worlds. There are lives which honor the values of compassion and sacrifice. Despite the differences of race, faith, nation, and world, what unites us is far more powerful and important than what divides us. It is this vision that Ian Payne left for Toril. I believe he is proud of what the peoples of Toril and Realmspace have accomplished. </p><p></p><p> Hazen turns to the Angel, nodding after speaking of Ian Payne. His face is full of the utmost respect as he speaks of the Saint. </p><p></p><p> If there are no further questions, I shall attend the peace conference. As a courtesy to the press, I will say that I and several others will make a major announcement soon. I believe it will help generate further good will on Oerth and beyond. </p><p></p><p> I thank you for your time and your patience. I believe if the peoples of the worlds stand together, no threat, no darkness can triumph over us.</p><p></p><p> If there are no further questions, Hazen will go to the Peace Conference. (OOC: I will work on a suitable message and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that Edena knows about.)</p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> The Torilians are not mollified by this speech, not after what Kas and Anabstercorian have said on live TV (see above.)</p><p> There is great anger in Realmspace, and the trouble in the World Forum - and the speeches just given there by Tokiwong and Creamsteak, which are also being broadcast live - are making the situation worse.</p><p></p><p> - - -</p><p></p><p> Kalanyr</p><p> </p><p> Think hard on the Truth of what Melkor has said, his actions do not reflect his words.</p><p> I find myself in agreeance with the Illithid, Melkor uses this speech and those reasons merely to decieve he has no intention of peace merely a desire to let us become weak before he strikes. Such is the way of darkness. Your lies do not decieve me Spawn of Shadow and Lord of Darkness and I dount they decieve many others. You also speak a lie when you say fighting sparks the mists and the goo, there was fighting for centuries before and neither appeared, the truth is that it is not the fighting that attracts the mists but the hatred and the attrocities committed during the fighting. The Dark Powers do not feed of battle, indeed in honest battle valour,honour, courage and many others of the markings of light are clear, it is the hatred, the torture and the apathy that battle can trigger in the hearts of many that feed the Darkness. False peace from fear strengthens the Dark even more than battle could, they would feed of such deciet and become mighty indeed. Remember honest battle when needed is less of a dangerous than a false peace. Although I would prefer True Peace but I know that a false peace is pointless,will not last and will only strengthen the powers of Darkness, to drive back the mists we require a true peace. </p><p></p><p> ANSWER: </p><p></p><p> The people of Realmspace do not, in general, know what the Alliance of Oerth is.</p><p> So, they see a being talking openly of allying with Anabstercorian, who is greatly feared in Realmspace, and who has just made a very vitrolic speech that threatened the United Commonwealth.</p><p> As a result, people pay little attention to the rest of Kalanyr's speech.</p><p> All they get out of it is that the majority of the Oerthians seem to be siding with Anabstercorian.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Edena_of_Neith, post: 159948, member: 2020"] [b]Rulings, answers, and comments on posts[/b] William Ronald Posts from the Temp thread Hello, my friends. I am including the relevant posts from the temp thread here. Also, can people contact Zelda and wish her well? She has been a little under the weather. Here are the posts: (rest of article deleted) ANSWER: Thank you, William. Thanks for putting this post up from the temporary boards. I'll be e-mailing Zelda. She's really had a bad time. - - - kaboom The fighting in the World Forum has been halted. A fair number of resurrections have been cast. And a fair number of diplomats are being questioned (having diplomatic immunity, they cannot be arrested.) Wait a second, I'm not done yet. After the fighting delegates are subdued, Thayadon addresses them. Most of you probably think that that the Chosen of Mystra have no business interfering with the politics of the United Commonwealth. You are right. However, I am here to show you something. I will show you a mere illusion, but it all happened at one time or another. He then projects the most horrid things that the Church of Shade has done. The atrocities go on and on. People are changed into red soldiers, screaming as their flesh changes into Red Goo. Slaves are whipped to death for the pleasure of their Shade masters. Fertile ground turns barren and bleak. After the grim illusion is over, Thayadon's voice quietly seems to be everywhere as he says This is what the shade would have done to you, and they will get their way if the Commonwealth hacks off its arm by creating a blood feud, one that will be agitated by the Shade supporters so that it will not die until the Shade enslave you. I wish to ask for a law that will support ANY action against the Shade, and I ask for this law to be passed immediately so that any Shade worshippers that have already infiltrated the Forum be mind-scanned and punished accordingly. ANSWER: There are jeers from the delegates at the statement that the Chosen of Mystra do not normally involve themselves in the affairs of others. There are jeers at the Chosen of Mystra in general. After your speech, there are a lot of calls for scanning for traitors, as they are called, who worship the Shade - nevermind the fact, Creamsteak, that freedom of religion is protected under UC law. I am waiting for Reprisal to step in and clean this situation up. If he does not do so, some of the delegates will be found to be secret Shade-worshippers. In a total violation of the laws of the World Forum, they will be arrested, thrown into prison, and interrogated brutally, for fear and a strange lack of reason seems to have taken over at the World Forum. Not that these Shade worshipping delegates have much to say, except they were sent here to cause disruption, and that OTHER delegates were ALSO sent here for the sole purpose of causing disruption and disunion on Toril. THAT will cause a witch-hunt to start, and more delegates will be arrested. At which point, that is the end, really, of the World Forum. The concept, the concept of the peaceful assembly of all the Powers of Realmspace, for their common interest, will collapse. Reprisal can stop this from happening. However, he must take a firm hand to do so. - - - Tokiwong Fu Zhao scowls at Thayadon, "So you wish to persuade this Forum with Illusions and tricks to prove some point? If this were a show of prestidigitation then I would applaud thee... but this is a Forum for intellectual debate." Fu Zhao waves to those assembled, "We of the Eternal Empire will not stand behind such parlor tricks... you wish to pass your law then do it through the proper channels... because of your interference many of our wounded could not be transported from this Forum to be healed... an obstruction of those that wished nothing of bloodshed only debate... and you deined them that... you penned them in... like rats to be slaughtered until you could prove your point..." he scoffs, "Your words... fall on deaf ears... I assure those that tried to escape and could not because of the wards placed are not pleased with your actions..." ANSWER: This speech greatly aggravates the situation that I outlined above. Many delegates cheer Fu Zhao, and jeer at Thayadon. There are then hundreds of calls for mass scanning of everyone present - including the delegates of the Nations of the Chosen of Mystra - for traitors. Everyone looks at the delegates from other nations - especially those from Oerth - with sudden great suspicion. - - - Anabstercorian << I'll answer these questions in the order that they were raised. >> << First of all, Erika Lesage can take her "high ideals" and "peace and light" and cram it up her ass. That is NOT a personal insult, mind you - She's one of the most brilliant life forms I've ever sensed. We simply disagree on some points. >> << For example, the Luna debacle. Had I realized the presence of the 2nd Touch, and the fact that the Red Goo of Luna would remain unfazed by my sterilization, I would not have undergone the attack. It would have been an utterly meaningless waste of life - And was. Because I did NOT realize that my attempts were ultimately futile, I tried anyway, panicked by Melkor's assault on my armada. Had I succeeded in destroying the Red Goo, the deaths of those 3 million men, women, and children would have been worth it, EVEN IF THEY WERE ILLITHID. >> He pounds his hands together to emphasize these last words. << She would disagree with me - To her, the presence of the Red Goo was less of a risk than the deaths of three million innocents were worth... We simply disagree on that point. >> ANSWER: I would simply like to point out that Erika Lesage is shown a record of this broadcast. << If the UCR attacks ME personally, they can expect to have their guns rammed up their noses telekinetically. If the UCR attacks the Army of Darkness, they would respond with force whether I would like it or not, and I owe it to them to lead them effectively in such an encounter. If the UCR attacked the Penumbral Hub, a civilian target, without explaining its reasons, I would respond with great violence. Perhaps this is hypocritical after the Luna debacle - So be it. Hypocrisy will be eradicated with time.>> << I believe that humans, and all thrall species, are destined for eventual extinction at the hands of the Illithid, but I believe it will be an extinction happily accepted - Not a death, but a metamorphosis in to something better. You need only look at the metaprobabilistic statistics of our various species to see that the Illithid offer a basically superior body and brain form. It's not a hostile racism any more... Besides, although my allies will hate me for saying this, dependence on slaves is not power but weakness. Allies are better than thrall, and illithid are better allies than humanoids - We're just brighter. >> ANSWER: Across Realmspace, Anabstercorian's speech above is met with anger and denunciation, with boos and hisses. << I would rather be captured by the UC than have the Dark Powers win. The reasons behind this are obvious. >> << IF the UC captures me... Hmm. That's an interesting question. To be completely honest, I didn't give the possibility much thought... I don't give them that much credit. I would expect, frankly, a very swift show trial followed by an immediate obliteration of my psyche, or a temporal stasis treatment in the very best of cases. They'd have a devil of a time catching me, though. I don't think it'll happen, unless I turn myself in for some reason. >> ANSWER: A lot of belligerent people in Realmspace proceed to talk about how the UC will crush Anabstercorian, Penumbral Hub and all, and how he will be captured. They explain to each other that they hope he is put to a very long, slow death. They agree that the UC should pursue a militaristic and unwavering (read: unreasonable) stand concerning Greyspace, since Anabstercorian is there. Those in Realmspace who want peace just look on, unhappy and silent. - - - kaboom As I told you, FOLLOWER OF MELKOR, what I projected actually happened, and you may use any truth magic you wish to afferm my statement. Of course I should put it through the the proper channals, because then you could run before it was resolved. So you want to escape after destabilizing the UC. Not surprising. ANSWER: The Supreme Commander of the Eternal Empire was watching when these comments were made to his delegate in the World Forum. The Supreme Commander immediately contacts the Chosen, demanding a full apology for these statements, and threatening to break off diplomatic relations if an apology is not given. In the World Forum itself, the delegates of the Eternal Empire stare at Thayadon in shock. - - - Mr. Draco Behold Torrilians. I am Kas the Terrible, known as the Godslayer, and God of Strategy, Destruction, Retribution, and Justice. This is my true form. Perhaps rumors have come to you, perhaps not. Whatever the situation, know this, I am the first of the transcendant. I have achieved the form of the perfect being. I am the first of the Cydian race. We are not interested in petty squables about 'good' versus 'evil'. They do not concern us. What does concern us however, is our doctorine. The doctorine of the Union of Oerth. That doctorine primarily states survival. There are those who would question our motives. Those who seek to tarnish our reputation amongst others. Let their thirst for our downfall be saited with their own dissapointment. They now stand, ready to fight. Their power shall prove to be their downfall however, at the hands of the Union of Oerth and the remainder of the nations of this planet. The one known as Melkor, and his allies, Iuz, Rajaat, and the Hellmaster are even now ralling their armies against those of Oerth. They will fall. One by one to the wayside of life, where they shall be trampled and broken by our might. None who espouse their ideals shall remain to poison the minds of others. Let this serve as a warning then, to any who would seek to deny the survival of the Union. We will survive through your greatest efforts. Not only survive, but you and your people will be destroyed by us. Those who remain to surrender will bow before us, pledging their lives in service to the Cydian race. Now, any questions? The reporters look up from their notes momentarily, gathering their thoughts before speaking out. What is your opinion on the dark powers? They are complete fools. Their efforts to draw us into the domains of dread are doomed to failure, for they too by doing this, attempt to deny the survival of the Union. Thus, they too shall forfeit their victory. What do you think about the recent events in the world forum? Whether or whether not those babbling politicians can decide upon plans peacefully is not my buisness. However, I will say that they have proven themselves to follow true with my original opinion: that they are a large group of idiots that could not decide which restaurant to eat at, much less the fate of a world! Now, as to the rest of the UC, I admire Lesage for her persistance and patience with those fools. Perhaps she can bring sanity and order to them, apparently, they cannot manage to hold onto it themselves. Are there any remaining questions? (if any other faction has reporters with specific questions, now would be the time to post those questions if you want Kas to answer them.) Edena, if the reporters have any further questions, please let me know. ANSWER: This little speech on Kas's part causes many Torilians to reaffirm their original position, which was that the Oerthians are militant savages, and ought to be treated as such. This speech really goes over badly on Toril: a lot of Torilians feel they have been openly insulted and threatened, their country has been insulted and threatened, and they are tired of being insulted and threatened by the people of Oerth. Those people who are for peace, just watch with increasing despair, and wonder when the inevitable war is going to start. For the first time in 40 years, war fever begins to spread through the United Commonwealth of Toril. - - - LordMelkor{Talos} Melkor teleports to the conference and adresses The Githyanki Queen: Ha! Hazen is nothing more but a deluded foul! He can`t suceed, he CAN`T overcome The Mists, for he CAN`T overcome The Darkness that lies in the hearts of men, it is impossible to defeat Hatred, and Greed, and Suffering, these are primordial emotions, which are eternal! There is one that is a much greater threat to you- Anabstecorian, Chosen Of Ilsenine. For mighty are The Ililthidi, they have power of Elder Ones, yet are free of their madness. There was a time, ages ago, when Ililthidi ruled upon most of the multiverse, and no one could stand in their way, until your ancestors, Gith, rebelled against their masters, and Penumra was destroyed. But now Anabstecorian has rebuilt The Penumral Hub, and The Race Of Ililthidi is uniting around him. I know him, he has a spirit of fire, his will achieve his goal AT ALL costs, he has no weaknesses of ones like Erika or Hazen, no mercy or compassion, no belief in foolish concepts such as Democracy, only pure WILL, and if his will prevails, Race Of Githyanki would be once again enslaved! You are wise, Queen, indeed, Strenght in Unity! If people of Toril, Oerth and Krynn unite around The Pantheon Of Glowing Darkness, they shall be protected, for we wield The Power Of Darkness that can rival those of Dark Powers, we have no reason to be afraid of them, WE are Dark Powers ourselves, we have fully embraced The Night Eternal through Red Scourge, we have Power, we have Understanding! Hazen is a fool in his belief that Light will prevail over Darkness, That Power Of Preserving can defeat The Power Of Unmaking, Corruption and Decay- isn`t everything destroyed, sooner or later? Only The Darkness is eternal, and through it can Eternity be achieved! Yes I agree to ally with Union Of Worlds agaisnt Alliance Of Oerth and Torillians, even with Anabstecorian, despite his treachery. ANSWER: The Githyanki Lich Queen is greatly angered when Anabstercorian is mentioned, and more angered when the illithid are mentioned, and MORE angered when the Penumbral Hub is mentioned. She speaks coldly: Well then, Lord Melkor, I suggest the Shade ally fully with the Union of the Worlds, and vice versa, while there is still time. And bring Iuz into the alliance, and Phibrizzo. That would isolate Anabstercorian, since the Torilians will not ally with him. A nice speech, Lord Melkor, but I want action. I want to see some action here. Some real effort at unity, and not talk. So far, I haven't seen it. If I do not see it soon, I will return my people to the Astral Plane. - - - William Ronald Hazen will answer any questions the reporters have. If he is made aware of the reaction of the other worlds, he becomes very humble. I am honored that my words were so well received by the people of Toril. You are the spiritual heirs of those who gave all for their world. You honor me beyond words with the trust and goodwill that I have heard. I am humbled by what I have heard. Athas, Krynn, and Mystara are also threatened by the Dark Powers. There are good and noble people on these worlds. There are lives which honor the values of compassion and sacrifice. Despite the differences of race, faith, nation, and world, what unites us is far more powerful and important than what divides us. It is this vision that Ian Payne left for Toril. I believe he is proud of what the peoples of Toril and Realmspace have accomplished. Hazen turns to the Angel, nodding after speaking of Ian Payne. His face is full of the utmost respect as he speaks of the Saint. If there are no further questions, I shall attend the peace conference. As a courtesy to the press, I will say that I and several others will make a major announcement soon. I believe it will help generate further good will on Oerth and beyond. I thank you for your time and your patience. I believe if the peoples of the worlds stand together, no threat, no darkness can triumph over us. If there are no further questions, Hazen will go to the Peace Conference. (OOC: I will work on a suitable message and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that Edena knows about.) ANSWER: The Torilians are not mollified by this speech, not after what Kas and Anabstercorian have said on live TV (see above.) There is great anger in Realmspace, and the trouble in the World Forum - and the speeches just given there by Tokiwong and Creamsteak, which are also being broadcast live - are making the situation worse. - - - Kalanyr Think hard on the Truth of what Melkor has said, his actions do not reflect his words. I find myself in agreeance with the Illithid, Melkor uses this speech and those reasons merely to decieve he has no intention of peace merely a desire to let us become weak before he strikes. Such is the way of darkness. Your lies do not decieve me Spawn of Shadow and Lord of Darkness and I dount they decieve many others. You also speak a lie when you say fighting sparks the mists and the goo, there was fighting for centuries before and neither appeared, the truth is that it is not the fighting that attracts the mists but the hatred and the attrocities committed during the fighting. The Dark Powers do not feed of battle, indeed in honest battle valour,honour, courage and many others of the markings of light are clear, it is the hatred, the torture and the apathy that battle can trigger in the hearts of many that feed the Darkness. False peace from fear strengthens the Dark even more than battle could, they would feed of such deciet and become mighty indeed. Remember honest battle when needed is less of a dangerous than a false peace. Although I would prefer True Peace but I know that a false peace is pointless,will not last and will only strengthen the powers of Darkness, to drive back the mists we require a true peace. ANSWER: The people of Realmspace do not, in general, know what the Alliance of Oerth is. So, they see a being talking openly of allying with Anabstercorian, who is greatly feared in Realmspace, and who has just made a very vitrolic speech that threatened the United Commonwealth. As a result, people pay little attention to the rest of Kalanyr's speech. All they get out of it is that the majority of the Oerthians seem to be siding with Anabstercorian. [/QUOTE]
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