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<blockquote data-quote="Tellerian Hawke" data-source="post: 7291028" data-attributes="member: 6790669"><p><strong>Respen Swears Fealty To Dame Clare!</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Clare giggles with glee,</strong> <span style="color: #FF0000">"Not at all my dear. I'm not trying to humiliate you, and I don't want you to feel as if you have to grovel. We're friends now, you and I. Now it's time we got to know each other. This oath will be the foundation upon which we build further."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare smiles, and says,</strong> <span style="color: red">"You're the one swearing the oath, my dear."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare chuckles at Respen,</strong> <span style="color: red">"The order does not matter; as far as The Orb is concerned, you have sworn never to harm any of us. You cannot pick and choose when you will keep a vow. You have sworn to do no harm, to Nel, nor to her children, nor to Ky, nor to me. I am impressed. In return, I hereby vow that I shall never physically harm you, nor those you truly love."</span></p><p></p><p>The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">"DO NO HARM,"</span></strong> the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes throughout the chamber.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare says,</strong> <span style="color: red">"<strong><em>When you swear by The Orb, you abide by its laws, not your own, legalistic maneuverings;</em></strong> you have sworn to always tell me the truth, and to always be truthful to Nel and Ky also. I commend you for that. Telling the truth NEVER compromises one's integrity. And telling lies is always riskier than being honest. Still, your loyalty to your comrades is admirable. Therefore, I hereby vow to always speak truthfully, both to you, and to your friends."</span></p><p></p><p>The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">"TRUTH IN ALL THINGS,"</span></strong> the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes once more.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare replies,</strong> <span style="color: red">"The part about truth-telling is redundant. But offering to counsel me honestly is very gracious of you. Therefore, I hereby vow to give you counsel as well, in earnest, whenever you ask it of me."</span></p><p></p><p>The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">"MUTUAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL,"</span></strong> the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes once more.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare chuckles,</strong> <span style="color: red">"The Merits? Who are they? What you mean is your own conscience. And I cannot fault you for that. But at least have the courage to say it. <strong><em>You pledge to assist me as long as you can do so with a clear conscience, and without moral ambiguity. Is this your pledge?</em></strong> If it is, say, 'YES, THIS IS MY SOLEMN PLEDGE.' Otherwise remain silent on this matter."</span></p><p></p><p>[gm] I'm gonna go with my gut, and answer for you, to speed things along. [/gm]</p><p></p><p>Respen remains silent.</p><p></p><p>[gm] If you would actually like to make that pledge, instead of remaining silent, let me know, and I will correct this post. [/gm]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare smiles wickedly at Respen, and says,</strong> <span style="color: red">"How sweet of you. But that is not a vow. I have that opportunity anyway."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare gasps in surprise, and blinks with disbelief; a wicked grin spreads across her face, as she gleefully replies,</strong> <span style="color: red">"Oh my goodness, you are so generous, my dear. Very well. I accept your pledge of fealty. And I pledge here and now, by the words of my lips, and the true desire of my heart, to become your mentor in the Ways of the Mystic Web, accepting all duties and responsibilities that this station entails; by your own words, you have agreed to reciprocate in kind, and I now accept you as my apprentice. Know now that this bond, between teacher and student, is sacred, and supersedes any other oath, with the sole exception of the Oath of Matrimony."</span></p><p></p><p>The orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">"MASTER AND APPRENTICE, NOW AND FOREVERMORE!"</span></strong> the cryptic voice of the orb echoes once more, more loudly than all previous times.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare cackles gleefully,</strong> <span style="color: red">"Now you're babbling my dear. These pledges are meaningless, in the face of what has gone before."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare is now rolling with laughter,</strong> <span style="color: red">"Balance? What are you, a Modron? Personal freedom? Merits? Ha ha ha, get ready, my dear. I am going to give you what you deserve: DISCIPLINE. And as my apprentice, you would do well, indeed, to listen to me before you speak. It will keep you out of trouble."</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare waves her hand over The Orb, and utters a command word in an unknown tongue.</strong> <span style="color: #FF0000">"Ith, bethra, nom!"</span></p><p></p><p><strong>This time, <span style="color: #0000ff">BLUE</span> lightning erupts from The Orb, striking both Clare and Respen. The Orb's voice booms at both of them:</strong> <span style="color: #FF0000">"These things you swear to each other! DO NO HARM! TRUTH IN ALL THINGS! MUTUAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL! MASTER AND APPRENTICE! Be both of thee now bound, each by their very soul, to the completion of this bond!" </span></p><p></p><p>Wisps of blue energy leave Respen's body, while wisps of red energy leave Clare's; both shudder involuntarily as The Orb consumes the energy!</p><p></p><p>[gm]</p><p><strong><span style="color: #FF0000">Dame Clare</span> has spent 2,500 xp. pts.</strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000FF">Respen</span> has spent 2,500 xp pts.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>RESPEN:</strong> If this would cause you to lose a level, then do not adjust your xp; instead, you will have a -2,500 point deficit at the next xp award session.</p><p>[/gm]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare smiles at Respen, and says,</strong> <span style="color: red">"We are bound as teacher and student, not man and wife. Still, you are correct about how jealous Nel can be..."</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare waves her hand, and continues:</strong> <span style="color: #FF0000">"I wish that all scars were gone from sweet Respen's body."</span></p><p></p><p>[gm]</p><p>Dame Clare has cast <strong><em>Wish</em></strong>.</p><p><strong><span style="color: #FF0000">Dame Clare</span> has spent 5,000 xp. pts.</strong></p><p>[/gm]</p><p></p><p>Respen, you feel the scars from Clare's bite, as well as those from her whip, leave your body. The scars you got in your youth from various mishaps disappear as well. <strong>Your flesh is now perfect, and unbroken.</strong></p><p></p><p>[gm]</p><p><strong>Side Effect: </strong>Respen's Charisma score increases permanently by 2 pts. This is counted as an <strong>Advancement Bonus</strong>, rather than enhancement, because it was an unintended side effect.</p><p>[/gm]</p><p></p><p><strong>Dame Clare whistles,</strong> <span style="color: red">"Wow, you clean up pretty well. You're quite handsome now, without the scars."</span></p><p></p><p><strong><em>RESPEN: You are now pledged as Dame Clare's apprentice! What do you do?</em></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tellerian Hawke, post: 7291028, member: 6790669"] [b]Respen Swears Fealty To Dame Clare![/b] [B]Clare giggles with glee,[/B] [COLOR=#FF0000]"Not at all my dear. I'm not trying to humiliate you, and I don't want you to feel as if you have to grovel. We're friends now, you and I. Now it's time we got to know each other. This oath will be the foundation upon which we build further."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare smiles, and says,[/B] [COLOR=red]"You're the one swearing the oath, my dear."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare chuckles at Respen,[/B] [COLOR=red]"The order does not matter; as far as The Orb is concerned, you have sworn never to harm any of us. You cannot pick and choose when you will keep a vow. You have sworn to do no harm, to Nel, nor to her children, nor to Ky, nor to me. I am impressed. In return, I hereby vow that I shall never physically harm you, nor those you truly love."[/COLOR] The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. [B][COLOR=#FF0000]"DO NO HARM,"[/COLOR][/B] the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes throughout the chamber. [B]Dame Clare says,[/B] [COLOR=red]"[B][I]When you swear by The Orb, you abide by its laws, not your own, legalistic maneuverings;[/I][/B] you have sworn to always tell me the truth, and to always be truthful to Nel and Ky also. I commend you for that. Telling the truth NEVER compromises one's integrity. And telling lies is always riskier than being honest. Still, your loyalty to your comrades is admirable. Therefore, I hereby vow to always speak truthfully, both to you, and to your friends."[/COLOR] The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. [B][COLOR=#FF0000]"TRUTH IN ALL THINGS,"[/COLOR][/B] the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes once more. [B]Dame Clare replies,[/B] [COLOR=red]"The part about truth-telling is redundant. But offering to counsel me honestly is very gracious of you. Therefore, I hereby vow to give you counsel as well, in earnest, whenever you ask it of me."[/COLOR] The Orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. [B][COLOR=#FF0000]"MUTUAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL,"[/COLOR][/B] the cryptic voice of The Orb echoes once more. [B]Dame Clare chuckles,[/B] [COLOR=red]"The Merits? Who are they? What you mean is your own conscience. And I cannot fault you for that. But at least have the courage to say it. [B][I]You pledge to assist me as long as you can do so with a clear conscience, and without moral ambiguity. Is this your pledge?[/I][/B] If it is, say, 'YES, THIS IS MY SOLEMN PLEDGE.' Otherwise remain silent on this matter."[/COLOR] [gm] I'm gonna go with my gut, and answer for you, to speed things along. [/gm] Respen remains silent. [gm] If you would actually like to make that pledge, instead of remaining silent, let me know, and I will correct this post. [/gm] [B]Dame Clare smiles wickedly at Respen, and says,[/B] [COLOR=red]"How sweet of you. But that is not a vow. I have that opportunity anyway."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare gasps in surprise, and blinks with disbelief; a wicked grin spreads across her face, as she gleefully replies,[/B] [COLOR=red]"Oh my goodness, you are so generous, my dear. Very well. I accept your pledge of fealty. And I pledge here and now, by the words of my lips, and the true desire of my heart, to become your mentor in the Ways of the Mystic Web, accepting all duties and responsibilities that this station entails; by your own words, you have agreed to reciprocate in kind, and I now accept you as my apprentice. Know now that this bond, between teacher and student, is sacred, and supersedes any other oath, with the sole exception of the Oath of Matrimony."[/COLOR] The orb flashes, and red lightning bolts spew forth from it, striking both Clare and Respen. [B][COLOR=#FF0000]"MASTER AND APPRENTICE, NOW AND FOREVERMORE!"[/COLOR][/B] the cryptic voice of the orb echoes once more, more loudly than all previous times. [B]Dame Clare cackles gleefully,[/B] [COLOR=red]"Now you're babbling my dear. These pledges are meaningless, in the face of what has gone before."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare is now rolling with laughter,[/B] [COLOR=red]"Balance? What are you, a Modron? Personal freedom? Merits? Ha ha ha, get ready, my dear. I am going to give you what you deserve: DISCIPLINE. And as my apprentice, you would do well, indeed, to listen to me before you speak. It will keep you out of trouble."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare waves her hand over The Orb, and utters a command word in an unknown tongue.[/B] [COLOR=#FF0000]"Ith, bethra, nom!"[/COLOR] [B]This time, [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUE[/COLOR] lightning erupts from The Orb, striking both Clare and Respen. The Orb's voice booms at both of them:[/B] [COLOR=#FF0000]"These things you swear to each other! DO NO HARM! TRUTH IN ALL THINGS! MUTUAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL! MASTER AND APPRENTICE! Be both of thee now bound, each by their very soul, to the completion of this bond!" [/COLOR] Wisps of blue energy leave Respen's body, while wisps of red energy leave Clare's; both shudder involuntarily as The Orb consumes the energy! [gm] [B][COLOR=#FF0000]Dame Clare[/COLOR] has spent 2,500 xp. pts.[/B] [B][COLOR=#0000FF]Respen[/COLOR] has spent 2,500 xp pts.[/B] [B]RESPEN:[/B] If this would cause you to lose a level, then do not adjust your xp; instead, you will have a -2,500 point deficit at the next xp award session. [/gm] [B]Dame Clare smiles at Respen, and says,[/B] [COLOR=red]"We are bound as teacher and student, not man and wife. Still, you are correct about how jealous Nel can be..."[/COLOR] [B]Dame Clare waves her hand, and continues:[/B] [COLOR=#FF0000]"I wish that all scars were gone from sweet Respen's body."[/COLOR] [gm] Dame Clare has cast [B][I]Wish[/I][/B]. [B][COLOR=#FF0000]Dame Clare[/COLOR] has spent 5,000 xp. pts.[/B] [/gm] Respen, you feel the scars from Clare's bite, as well as those from her whip, leave your body. The scars you got in your youth from various mishaps disappear as well. [B]Your flesh is now perfect, and unbroken.[/B] [gm] [B]Side Effect: [/B]Respen's Charisma score increases permanently by 2 pts. This is counted as an [B]Advancement Bonus[/B], rather than enhancement, because it was an unintended side effect. [/gm] [B]Dame Clare whistles,[/B] [COLOR=red]"Wow, you clean up pretty well. You're quite handsome now, without the scars."[/COLOR] [B][I]RESPEN: You are now pledged as Dame Clare's apprentice! What do you do?[/I][/B] [/QUOTE]
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