Brave New Planes

[Brother Shatterstone]

Brystasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Avenger/Favored Soul/Heartwarder)

Brystasia gives Sandorel a broad pleased smile as if she’s happy that he gets it, “Yes that is indeed the nature of love. In my realm many of the gods were mortals before they became gods so understand our needs is not an issue for them. Many would say they know them better cause of their infinite wisdom and their experience from both sides.”

She listens intently to Sandorel description of his new realm with a small smile, “It does sound interesting, but if it’s ruled than there must be something at the top of the food chain, correct? It sounds to me like your just replacing one forum of godhood with another.”

 

[Endur]

The Cimmerian smiles at the response from the Angel.

"Great is your bravery, knowing but little of Stygia, still you would gladly put an end to the evil of Set's rule.

"Let me tell you more of the task. Magic is different there, and as the Sun God's power is diminished, so might yours be diminished. But with the diminishing of the Sun God's power, you need not fear being imprisoned again by the Sun God.

"The wickedness of the Land of Stygia is second only to hell itself. You might not be able to destroy the evil of Stygia, you might only be able to curtail it.

"A never-ending war against evil might be the task you face if you set out to cleanse Stygia. Think of the evils you could destroy there instead of being locked in this nameless prison for all time.

"Tell me clearly if this is your desire. If you agree, it may be possible.

"The wizard promised me a reward for bringing you back from this prison. I will demand of the wizard that my reward be for you to be sent to Stygia to cleanse that foul land of evil."

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

"Tell me clearly if this is your desire. If you agree, it may be possible.

"The wizard promised me a reward for bringing you back from this prison. I will demand of the wizard that my reward be for you to be sent to Stygia to cleanse that foul land of evil."

Abd-Ratep smiles broadly, his golden teeth gleaming.

"I live but to root out and destroy evil. To spread my wings again, to overfly the field of battle and shatter my enemies with the glory of the Sun, would be a joy beyond compare. Rest assured, though, that the war will end, with Set's taint burned from the land."

 

[Serpenteye]

Brystasia gives Sandorel a broad pleased smile as if she’s happy that he gets it, “Yes that is indeed the nature of love. In my realm many of the gods were mortals before they became gods so understand our needs is not an issue for them. Many would say they know them better cause of their infinite wisdom and their experience from both sides.”

She listens intently to Sandorel description of his new realm with a small smile, “It does sound interesting, but if it’s ruled than there must be something at the top of the food chain, correct? It sounds to me like your just replacing one forum of godhood with another.”

His smile is heartfelt this time, he actually enjoys the debate, and the company.
"Any society needs leaders, but there's a vast difference between an 'almighty' god and a council of representatives elected from the ranks of the populace. We are not infallible, but if we fail we can be deposed and replaced far easier than a god can be overthrown by its servants.

A theocracy is despotic by default, no matter how benign the deity. And no matter their absurd claims to 'infinite wisdom', gods are simply not suited to rule peoples lives. Their perspective is skewed, not only by the incredible difference in personal power between a god and its worshipers but also by the fact that gods are by nature specialists. Their interests and understanding encompass only a small aspect of reality and anything that falls outside of their portfolios is simply not all that interesting. Mortals are far more diverse and flexible. There is no god who has enough portfolios to fully be able to understand mortal beings.

As for ascended mortals, they eventually fall into the same trap as their elders. They embody a portfolio that dictates their actions. Worship is an imperative for them, a constant corrupting temptation. Whether their reasons for attempting to become gods were selfish or altruistic they still end up eating their worshipers in the end."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Brystasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Avenger/Favored Soul/Heartwarder)

It's easy for others to see Brystasia's enjoyment as a large perfect smile, full of enjoyment, graces her pale face. "Well Sandorel, I don't think neither one of us is going to convince the other of their errors as are faith in what we believe in is too strong and I think we are boring the others to tears." Her turquoise blue eyes look towards Vilya as if to confirm the statement before moving back to Sandorel, "I wouldn’t mind the opportunity to convince you of your errors at a later time but we need to focus on the tasks at hand." With a tied smile she continues, “Plus I’m to tired to offer up much of a challenge right now. I’m going to go and rest I strongly encourage you to do so."

With a captivating smile and one last curious look over her shoulder Brystasia walks away heading in the direction of Vilya hoping that she can cheer the other lady up. She approaches quietly not wanting to wake her up if she had fallen asleep. If she is asleep she will remove her cloak and lay it over her like a blanket before finding her own spot to catnap trusting Antilles to watch over the angel.

OOC: I'm ready to move on after resting if everyone else is.

 

[Serpenteye]

He bows sligthly and a smiles at Brystasia.
"You are right off course, we can resume our discussion another time."

Then he goes to sit down in a corner of the room to rest and meditate. (he does not sleep)

 

[Dalamar]

Vilya looks up at Brystasia as she gets closer.
"A draw? It seemed like you two could've gone on for hours" she says with a smile.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Brystasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Avenger/Favored Soul/Heartwarder)

Brystasia smiles at the joke and at her own behavior, “I would imagine it being more like days.”

She takes the invitation to sit down as compassion and worry fills her face, “Vilya, you seem sort of withdrawn over here by yourself are you okay?”

 

[Dalamar]

Vilya shrugs.
"It's nothing, really, just trying to get used to travelling the planes. Untill we were pulled here, I had spent most of my years on a desert." A look of worry comes over her face.
"I dearly hope that my pack is okay, we were supposed to engage an overly hostile and over-grown bulette just before I was pulled from my home realm."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Brystasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Avenger/Favored Soul/Heartwarder)

Brystasia scoots a little closer, smiles at her reassuringly, and speaks in hushed tones out of respect, “It’s my first time too though I do imagine coming from a desert this could be harder from you… I’ve been to a desert before, I was so shocked at how hot it got in the day and how cold it got at night.” She shakes her head as if remembering the occasion; “My first few days all I wanted nothing but to swim naked and at night all I wanted was more clothes and blankets.” She looks at Vilya as she touches her shoulder reassuringly, “But eventually I adjusted, and I’m sure you’ll do the same, okay?”

With a friendly but serious smile, “As for your pack. I’m sure your family will be okay but I will make sure to note them in my prayers tonight, and every other night that this unwanted journey takes you away from them. Just have a little faith, in yourself or a deity, and keep your sprits high, okay?”