Call to the Four Lands

[Redclaw]

The problem is with the nature of the campaign setting. Nijel being a paladin of the Light means that a fey background is almost as bad as a demonic one. The followers of the Light see elves as evil practitioners of unholy magic, let alone the fey.

 

[Leif]

We can certainly work out a connection. Let me ponder a bit.
Of course, even if he's not evil, he can still be a nature-worshipping hippie heathen.
Let me catch up on the posts above and I'll add more info.

hehehe, ok, sounds like this could be delicious!

 

[Leif]

The problem is with the nature of the campaign setting. Nijel being a paladin of the Light means that a fey background is almost as bad as a demonic one. The followers of the Light see elves as evil practitioners of unholy magic, let alone the fey.

Good points. I suppose Nijel is just going to be in a perpetual state of shock at how sinful his friends are! hehe, At least for awhile, until he gets more used to it. Then he may begin to question the status quo when/if his companions prove to be just as good as "regular folks."

I should have learned by now that my "jokes" do not come across as funny when they are typed out! Please overlook these previous comments. What I MEANT to say, is that, for Nijel, following the Light makes sense, but for others it may not, and that's okay with him. Nijel is more concerned with keeping himself pure and unspotted, and his view is that what others do is their own choice, but as for Nijel, he will serve the Light.

 

[Dracomeander]

Ewan has no objection to Nijel sermonizing at Roak as long as Nijel doesn't mind Ewan disappearing out scouting whenever Nijel feels the need to sermonize. Ewan is a good king's man and at least appears to be a follower of the Light. But having spent so much time in the wilderness, Ewan definitely has a healthy respect for the Old Ways that may be found in hidden corners of the Lands.

 

[Leif]

No Problem

Ewan has no objection to Nijel sermonizing at Roak as long as Nijel doesn't mind Ewan disappearing out scouting whenever Nijel feels the need to sermonize. Ewan is a good king's man and at least appears to be a follower of the Light. But having spent so much time in the wilderness, Ewan definitely has a healthy respect for the Old Ways that may be found in hidden corners of the Lands.

I wasn't serious about the sermons. Nijel is happy with his ethical/moral choices, but he feels no need to force those choices on others. The way he sees it, the best converts are the ones who come willingly. If they have to be dragged to the altar kicking and screaming then they'll probably just fall away again at the first hint of temptation. All I ask is that you don't rub Nijel's nose in your disdain for the Light.

 

[Scotley]

The as yet un-posted Alban is a Cleric of the Light as well as a Divine Mind. He could be somewhat problematic with a Warlock too. He's NG rather than LG and has his own problems with the Formal Church, but he is extremely faithful to the Light if not the church.

 

[Dracomeander]

Ewan doesn't disdain the Light. In fact, he's a nominal follower of the Light. It is the 'official' religion of the kingdom. I just was saying that he is independent enough to respect other folks beliefs even if they are technically outside the Light.

 

[J. Alexander]

Laughter from the DM

OH how PC's thicken the plot for the DM......

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong's softening stance on religion

I have just added a paragraph to the bottom of Nijel's "background" page, where I try to explain his devotion to the Light without a deity. You know, kinda what we've been talking about here all day.

I'm trying to make accomodation for the diversity of the group. (Can't we all just GET ALONG??? )

 

[Rhun]

Roak pays token tribute to the Light. He just has little use for religion, over all.