[AU] Lost Dreams [Closing Down]

GPEKO · Feb 23, 2004

The Yajarn - Vand friendship

I'm having a hard time establishing the nature of the relation between Vand and Yajarn. I don't see them being "chummy-chummy" but perhaps there should be more than a simple deep respect. What do you think ?

Zhure · Feb 23, 2004

Vand isn't a smart man - uneducated but innately clever so to speak, and he sees in Yajarn someone who complements his own weaknesses. Vand is trying to overcome what he sees are incredibly humble beginnings that have made any advancement in life almost impossible.

Yajarn OTOH is adept enough at magery to have been able to undergo the magical transformation into a mojh. In Vand's eyes their relationship is unequal as Vand doesn't feel he can compete magically, the only area he considers of import.

I plan on Vand staying in Mind Witch because he's incapable of the greater magics. So he tries to get the maximal benefit from his less-than-perfect magical abilities by concentrating on combat-related things. Thus he uses the mindblade in lieu of other weapons because at least it's magical. Likewise he views his affiliation with Yajarn in the same way.

GPEKO · Mar 6, 2004

Zhure said:
Vand isn't a smart man - uneducated but innately clever so to speak, and he sees in Yajarn someone who complements his own weaknesses. Vand is trying to overcome what he sees are incredibly humble beginnings that have made any advancement in life almost impossible.

Yajarn OTOH is adept enough at magery to have been able to undergo the magical transformation into a mojh. In Vand's eyes their relationship is unequal as Vand doesn't feel he can compete magically, the only area he considers of import.

I plan on Vand staying in Mind Witch because he's incapable of the greater magics. So he tries to get the maximal benefit from his less-than-perfect magical abilities by concentrating on combat-related things. Thus he uses the mindblade in lieu of other weapons because at least it's magical. Likewise he views his affiliation with Yajarn in the same way.

Sorry for not replying to this earlier.

Funny that Vand admires Yajarn for his 'magical abilities' since he was never interested in learning magic. I think Yajarn would respect Vand because, even if he came from a poor environment and doesn't look like much, he's somewhat powerful with his magic and physical prowess. Vand is the living proof that Yajarn's views aren't totally bogus, i.e. that some people who are poor and defenseless can become powerful.

Also, perhaps Vand reminds Yajarn of a younger brother he had when he was human though Yajarn would never admit that, not even to himself.

Erekose13 · Mar 11, 2004

im back, sorry all for the extended absence, i was at a conference for the past week. glad to see that the two of you are working out your relationship looks like you are really enjoying things

Just remembered that I was going to get back to Raikes about the Complete Book of Eldritch Might. Yes I think that all of the things covered in the appendix are open for you to use. Anyone who wants to multiclass into the Bard can take that option from there as well. I think that I am going to not include the sorceror though as it wouldnt be a very good fit with the magic system of AU.

GPEKO · Mar 11, 2004

Erekose13 said:
im back, sorry all for the extended absence, i was at a conference for the past week. glad to see that the two of you are working out your relationship looks like you are really enjoying things

I like playing Yajarn, even if his morals are totally wrong IMO. It fun to play a 'bad' character without having to be Evil(tm).

GPEKO · Apr 3, 2004

Sorry to direct the action in the 'scrigs' game, but we don't see a lot of post from the others. I just don't want you to have the impression I'm trying to hog all the attention.

Erekose13 · Apr 4, 2004

Not a problem, you and Vand are a little farther ahead in the time line, so im trying to bring it together in little bit.

Erekose13 · Apr 15, 2004

I have invited a new player in to replace Corinthi who has been missing in action for a while now. Ion, please do join us. I think you have all the information that you need in my email but feel free to post any questions here.