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<blockquote data-quote="Tellerian Hawke" data-source="post: 7306517" data-attributes="member: 6790669"><p><strong>Laramon looks non-plussed,</strong><span style="color: red"> “Oathed? Oathed to whom? Wait.... you swore an oath on the Orb of Errinder? The orb of the ancient Suloise Divination Master? I hope you realize, my boy, that The Orb binds a part of your soul to itself in order to enforce the oath sworn upon it? And if you dare break your oath, ACCORDING TO THE ORB’S INTERPRETATION, that more of your soul can be drained away? The Orb itself is not inherently evil, but depending upon what you swear to uphold, the repercussions can be dire, for The Orb is completely neutral, and completely unbiased in the pursuit of its enforcement (to the exact letter!) of oaths sworn upon it. In Shalistaurimon, you say? Please tell me you didn’t swear loyalty to some sinister, conniving, Drow priestess?”</span></p><p></p><p>[gm] <strong>NOTE:</strong> Every time you break your oath, you lose 10d100 (10-1000) xp. pts., up to and including level loss. [/gm]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Nelvandra interrupts, saying,</strong><span style="color: purple"> “I am no consort. You surface dwellers might consider 4 days of coupling to be no big deal, but where I come from, it’s known as the <strong><em>Tan Dol Shar</em></strong>, the time of bonding. Respen is my betrothed, and once we have performed the bloodletting ritual, he will be my husband. And he did NOT swear loyalty to a Drow priestess, but to the greatest Sorceress that Shalistaurimon has ever seen, my sister, Dame—“</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Laramon finishes Nel’s sentence,</strong><span style="color: red"> “Clare, the so-called Empress of Darkness. Yes, I know of her. You are Clare’s sister?”</span> </p><p></p><p>Laramon studies Nel for a moment, as the amulet around his neck begins to glow softly.</p><p></p><p><strong>Laramon continues,</strong><span style="color: red"> “You are confused, and a bit selfish, and quite arrogant, but you lack the taint of true evil. You are not a rules follower, are you, my child? You are very much like Respen here, strong-willed, and free-spirited. I see turmoil and uncertainty within you, but there are also traces of extreme loyalty and devotion, diametrically aligned against an equal amount of jealousy and rage. Respen, this woman will be loyal to you, forever, unless you cross her. I suspect that she is the type to hold long-lasting grudges. Congratulations, then; she’ll make you an excellent wife.”</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Nelvandra smiles wickedly at Laramon, and then turns to Respen,</strong><span style="color: purple"> “Your friend is very insightful. And he is correct. You would do well not to ever betray me.”</span></p><p></p><p>Laramon’s disapproval is not lost on Respen; but his analysis is encouraging, nevertheless. Nelvandra is not evil. And she is loyal.</p><p></p><p><strong>Laramon continues,</strong><span style="color: red"> “But I also see that you are under the effects of several powerful magicks. They infest your aura, and suppress your will. My child, I can relieve you of these magicks, if you so desire. But I will not force your acceptance of my help. The choice is yours, and yours alone, and must be made freely. What say you?”</span></p><p></p><p>Nelvandra, who, just moments before, had been full of confidence, now falters, as a look of uncertainty and shock crosses her face.</p><p></p><p><strong>Nelvandra chooses her words carefully,</strong><span style="color: purple"> “Suppressed? How? I am free to decide my own fate. I do not feel controlled.”</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Laramon’s certainty is intimidating, heavy with the weight of accuracy:</strong><span style="color: red"> “Not controlled, my child. <em>Conditioned.</em>”</span></p><p></p><p>With that statement, Nel’s countenance falls, as her eyes flicker with the recognition of multiple possibilities.</p><p></p><p><strong>Nelvandra glances at Respen, then turns to meet Laramon’s gaze,</strong><span style="color: purple"> “If you wanted me dead, I would already be so; that much is obvious. Very well, Master Laramon, free me of these magical fetters. I ask this favor of you freely and willingly.”</span></p><p></p><p>[gm]<span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>TO BE CONTINUED!</strong></span>[/gm]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tellerian Hawke, post: 7306517, member: 6790669"] [B]Laramon looks non-plussed,[/B][COLOR=red] “Oathed? Oathed to whom? Wait.... you swore an oath on the Orb of Errinder? The orb of the ancient Suloise Divination Master? I hope you realize, my boy, that The Orb binds a part of your soul to itself in order to enforce the oath sworn upon it? And if you dare break your oath, ACCORDING TO THE ORB’S INTERPRETATION, that more of your soul can be drained away? The Orb itself is not inherently evil, but depending upon what you swear to uphold, the repercussions can be dire, for The Orb is completely neutral, and completely unbiased in the pursuit of its enforcement (to the exact letter!) of oaths sworn upon it. In Shalistaurimon, you say? Please tell me you didn’t swear loyalty to some sinister, conniving, Drow priestess?”[/COLOR] [gm] [B]NOTE:[/B] Every time you break your oath, you lose 10d100 (10-1000) xp. pts., up to and including level loss. [/gm] [B]Nelvandra interrupts, saying,[/B][COLOR=purple] “I am no consort. You surface dwellers might consider 4 days of coupling to be no big deal, but where I come from, it’s known as the [B][I]Tan Dol Shar[/I][/B], the time of bonding. Respen is my betrothed, and once we have performed the bloodletting ritual, he will be my husband. And he did NOT swear loyalty to a Drow priestess, but to the greatest Sorceress that Shalistaurimon has ever seen, my sister, Dame—“[/COLOR] [B]Laramon finishes Nel’s sentence,[/B][COLOR=red] “Clare, the so-called Empress of Darkness. Yes, I know of her. You are Clare’s sister?”[/COLOR] Laramon studies Nel for a moment, as the amulet around his neck begins to glow softly. [B]Laramon continues,[/B][COLOR=red] “You are confused, and a bit selfish, and quite arrogant, but you lack the taint of true evil. You are not a rules follower, are you, my child? You are very much like Respen here, strong-willed, and free-spirited. I see turmoil and uncertainty within you, but there are also traces of extreme loyalty and devotion, diametrically aligned against an equal amount of jealousy and rage. Respen, this woman will be loyal to you, forever, unless you cross her. I suspect that she is the type to hold long-lasting grudges. Congratulations, then; she’ll make you an excellent wife.”[/COLOR] [B]Nelvandra smiles wickedly at Laramon, and then turns to Respen,[/B][COLOR=purple] “Your friend is very insightful. And he is correct. You would do well not to ever betray me.”[/COLOR] Laramon’s disapproval is not lost on Respen; but his analysis is encouraging, nevertheless. Nelvandra is not evil. And she is loyal. [B]Laramon continues,[/B][COLOR=red] “But I also see that you are under the effects of several powerful magicks. They infest your aura, and suppress your will. My child, I can relieve you of these magicks, if you so desire. But I will not force your acceptance of my help. The choice is yours, and yours alone, and must be made freely. What say you?”[/COLOR] Nelvandra, who, just moments before, had been full of confidence, now falters, as a look of uncertainty and shock crosses her face. [B]Nelvandra chooses her words carefully,[/B][COLOR=purple] “Suppressed? How? I am free to decide my own fate. I do not feel controlled.”[/COLOR] [B]Laramon’s certainty is intimidating, heavy with the weight of accuracy:[/B][COLOR=red] “Not controlled, my child. [I]Conditioned.[/I]”[/COLOR] With that statement, Nel’s countenance falls, as her eyes flicker with the recognition of multiple possibilities. [B]Nelvandra glances at Respen, then turns to meet Laramon’s gaze,[/B][COLOR=purple] “If you wanted me dead, I would already be so; that much is obvious. Very well, Master Laramon, free me of these magical fetters. I ask this favor of you freely and willingly.”[/COLOR] [gm][SIZE=4][B]TO BE CONTINUED![/B][/SIZE][/gm] [/QUOTE]
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