(4th IR) What does your character write?

[Janos Audron]

"Lord Shadow, Leader of the Shades, I must say that I am disappointed in you for bringing me here forcefully. It is below people of your power. You could have summoned me, and I would have come willingly."

"The answers to your questions are quite simple. I have researched the Weave, as you no doubt know. In my book about it, I describe how an ancient Netherese Wizard, by the name of Karsus, succeeded in crafting the ultimate spell: to become a God. For unknown reasons however, he failed, and the Weave collapsed. The new Weave had restriction so that such spells could no longer be cast."

"To return Karsus is not an easy task. In my book about Wishes, I have briefly touched the subject of raising the power of spells. Karsus died a very long time ago. It might be possible to raise your power for one True Ressurrection to an astonishing height, so that you can bring back someone who died over 1500 years ago. However, *that* is not certain."

"Ah, I can tell you what is going on. The Gnomes have developed a book. A book which can influence the mind of everyone who reads it. They become they authors slaves. Your city fell prey to one attack with such a book."

"Seeing your incompetence to contain, let alone combat the chaos to which the cirt fell prey, I decided to write a counter book, so that the City of Shade would return to normal once again."

"I have saved your city. Let there be no mistake about that. And I think I deserve some respect because of that. But what do you do? You insult my intelligence by challenging me to a duel. You have had more than 1500 years to perfect your magic, to research spells, to gather information, to increase your wealth. You have access to the most powerful of magics, to the most powerful artifacts. Compared to you I am but an apprentice. This challenge is nonsense, a powertrip for you, an insult to me. And personally, I think I am to good for that."

"Just remember who it was who saved your city."

 

[Lichtenhart]

Krysophrenos, finally discovering there's a way to undo the madness the gnomes unleashed on Faerun, makes an immediate plea to his sponsors, particularly the churches of Helm and Torm, surely enraged by the new fiendish cults, and the Faerie and Dragons, for the hate of gnomes for Mystra and magic could doom the magical races of Toril. He offers the network of Correspondants to keep the participants in touch, but advices against turning to the phaerimms for help. Instead, he invites Arkanyl, Gustav the Iron, Tanirth Daiwo, Misha Koldun and Hannover Fist to his lair to discuss the matter.

 

[Bugbear]

Hannover will travel to the lair of Krysophrenos, bringing with him his notes on the nature of the books, the nature of the "Dire Gnomes", and what information he has aquired about their extraplanar hide outs (not much on that, but he must have traced at least a few down)

 

[Mr. Draco]

I shall send a copy of my notes concerning the art of reason to Tanirth Daiwo. The Art of Reasion, first mentioned in my last book "Religion in an age of reason" is a system of thought, which teaches logic, the pricipals of Scientific Theory, and importance of understanding the consiquence of one's actions.

By appliing the Art of Reason to one's life, one can objectivly look at any argument or situation, and come to a clear understanding of it, so as to make the best possible decision.

"This Art of Reason is an excellent treatise! It follows very well the methods and means of my art. A truly excellent idea honored Hannover Fist."

I will begin incorporating information on the Art of Reason into both the magical (gnomish) journal, and the alchemical/scientific text; though still to teach, not influence.

(OOC: All right, can't wait to see what happens to the slaver nations when they realize that their mistreated peasants and farmers and even slaves are now picking up not only monkish techniques of meditation and the martial arts, but also the secrets of alchemy, overnight Wonder how Thay'll do, n-thousand red wizards vs: an entire population of very angry and mistreated low level monks

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Tanirth Daiwo will travel to the lair of Krysophrenos, bringing to the discussion several of the enchanted pages for examination. Also, he is prepared to argue the worth of the magical books as tools of teaching and not influencing.

 

[Serpenteye]

The City of Shade, amazingly, reasserts order and law.
Apparently, the memory of mighty Karsus has fired up these people, and a burst of super-nationalism is in progress.
Thanks to your book, Janos, the Shade throw off the effect of Serpenteye's book.

OOC:

Fortunately I predicted this and warned all who read my The Key to Happiness in the strongest possible terms to not read any other book not approved by the censors of my publishing company. Therefore those who have read my book (and failed the save) would not read any other PCs books unless forced to under extreme circumstances (although most of them woulf die from fear before reading a single letter).

Unbalancing? Selfish? Game-Breaking?

Perhaps it could be tempered somewhat but not entirely be put aside.

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Alarah will print more and more copies of the book and spread them ever wider to beings of every race, and every part of Toril. He will even try to spread them to the faerie and to the divine domains of the gods in the planes (though that will likely fail).

He will also send non-magical letters to all the rulers affected by the upheavals and propose a resolution to the conflicts.

"Noble leader, it is with some regret that I observe the current disturbances within your realm. Apparently many among the populace find your rule unsuitable and damaging to the realm and their interests. Destruction on an nearly unprecedented scale is shaking your nation and I'm sure you find yourself quite frantically defending whatever power you have left. The conflict continues to reap casualties and even if you were to be victorious your rule would be fatally weakened. Continuing to resist the will of your people will be ultimately counterproductive. I present a solution to your current predicament.
My intention is to form a confederation of nations, a meritocracy ruled by individuals of a wise and intelligent nature who understand how a nation is to be ruled to benefit the people and its elite to the maximum possible extent. A confederation under myself where the values of rationality, economy, science, magic and invention, guide the policies of the nations. A state where all shall prosper, gain greater strength and happiness. I believe, noble leader, that you and your associates would make a worthy addition to my ruling council. Under me, your power would still be considerable, though I would decide in issues of taxation, trade and military, you would hold much power in other vital areas of policy. Your personal wealth and security would be intact, and increasing in the prosperity our mutual rule would create.
I do not wish to see the destruction of so much life and property continue, it is my greatest wish that you put aside your false pride in your failing rule and pick up a new, justified, pride as one of the highest leaders of what is fast becoming the most powerful state in the world.

 

[Tokiwong]

Misha Koldun will be present at the meeting as well, and eager to find a method to counteract the effects used in the gnomish texts... though he is against all forms of mind alteration... even for educational purposes... the line just seems to flimsy for himself...

 

[Creamsteak]

Gustav will attend the meeting as well, and believes fully that the gnomes will try to dominate everyone at the meeting at their first knowledge and opportunity. He has a contingency to counterspell domination spells and boost his will saves for the entire day prepared. "They won't ever pierce my iron mask."

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

Mirriam bows humbly before the Avatar of the Adversary, of Asmodeus, "Your will be done, my Lord. Is there anything I can do that will further your power here?"

(Edit-If this next action is considered Metagaming, then ignore it)
After her encounter with him, she will see if the Phaerimm ally with the ones who want to research the contingious counterspell, if so, she attempts to locate the Sharn in an effort to get their help to cut off the Plane of Faerie from Toril.

 

[Kalanyr]

Arkanyl freely offers what little help he can give to Hannover and Krysophrenos, but since most of the world seems to be avoiding or trying to kill him he doesn't have much support to offer.

 

[Lichtenhart]

Hannover will travel to the lair of Krysophrenos, bringing with him his notes on the nature of the books, the nature of the "Dire Gnomes", and what information he has aquired about their extraplanar hide outs (not much on that, but he must have traced at least a few down)

Tanirth Daiwo will travel to the lair of Krysophrenos, bringing to the discussion several of the enchanted pages for examination. Also, he is prepared to argue the worth of the magical books as tools of teaching and not influencing.

Misha Koldun will be present at the meeting as well, and eager to find a method to counteract the effects used in the gnomish texts... though he is against all forms of mind alteration... even for educational purposes... the line just seems to flimsy for himself...

Gustav will attend the meeting as well, and believes fully that the gnomes will try to dominate everyone at the meeting at their first knowledge and opportunity. He has a contingency to counterspell domination spells and boost his will saves for the entire day prepared. "They won't ever pierce my iron mask."

Arkanyl freely offers what little help he can give to Hannover and Krysophrenos, but since most of the world seems to be avoiding or trying to kill him he doesn't have much support to offer.

Krysophrenos welcomes his guests in the hall that once hosted the pages of the Encyclopaedia, where he's made sure they won't be spied upon. He's taken the form of an unassuming old human with a golden beard.

"Dear friends, this could be our last chance of meeting and deciding our strategy. I summoned you all because I think everyone of us can offer a significative contribute, and together we could find a solution.
Hannover Fist started to research those gnomish book, and find out that to break their grip on people's mind the ancient and natural magic of the Faerie was required. I then offered my help and my connections with the Faerie, that share our preoccupation.
Arkanyl has proved many times in the past to have a brilliant understanding of the Art, and his help could prove useful finding a way to deal with these devices. Misha Koldun is one of the few voices capable of making itself heard with even through this chaos and madness while Tanirth daiwo has advanced the hypothesis, we should consider carefully, that tthis kind of device could be used to help people rather than manipulate them.
Last but not least, the great strategist Gustaf the Iron doesn't need any introducing and I hope he can gives us insights on the gnomes' tactics and how to oppose them.
If tonight we could find a common resolution, my Correspondents will make sure communication among us is possible no matter the distance. The time is not on our side every new books published in this way worsen the situation. Look at what that treaty on infernal powers caused. We must put a stop to it, and we must do it quickly."