Heirs to the Burning Thrones - Active - Roll-call!

[James Heard]

My character is a pacifist.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

James, your response was rather terse in the conversation with Kadar. Did you not like that the game was moving so fast while you were away from your computer, or did your character simply not care for the tactics? Or is it something else? I want this game to be fun for you, so if it's diving you batty, please tell me why and I can try to accomodate.

 

[James Heard]

What conversation with Kadar? I thought I was responding to either the harem girls or the harem girls' rocks? Tarek is beginning to understand why he's celibate.

And after some thought I've figured out that Tarek should pretty much be opposed to all of this nonsense I think? If someone besides the Sultans proclaim power, won't that mean civil war? Are the Sultans so evil that the deaths of thousands over the sand would be preferable to their rule? By what merit would any of the companions rule, except by gross power? Anyways, it occured to me so it's pretty much occured to Tarek that nothing is going on here that isn't insanely evil. Unless I've completely misunderstood the situation? Which could happen, because it does.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Unless I've completely misunderstood the situation? Which could happen, because it does.

Well let me see if I understand correctly... You’re saying that your character will appose any of the heirs coming to power because there could be war?

 

[James Heard]

Almost surely will be war if everyone just shows up and goes, "Gosh, I've got a lot of power and now everyone should do what I say." I mean, even if everyone generously mind-intrudes on the whole kingdom that's an evil act. It's completely self-centered and ignores the fact that none of the existing rulers look so corrupt or evil that it warrants starting a landwar for their power "just because." Basically, unless I'm missing something the only argument supporting why any of the players should be rulers is because they're able to defeat monsters and are powerful. Even if some portion of the candidates can claim some sort of legitimacy it's evil, because it's self-interested and counter to the public good. Helping Marid? That's ok. Keeping a father's honor? Good. Being good guests? Excellent. Helping some folks from another plane invade the kingdom and setting yourself up as powerful puppets? Bad bad bad.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bad bad bad.

Well, that's pretty much a game in the nut shell... Are you sure this is the game for you?

 

[James Heard]

You twisted my arm. Have fun.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Oooo kay.... Sorry about that James.

In that case we need a new player for Tarek al Saoud, Wrath of the Spirits , Exalted priest of the Five Pillars. Who's up for it?

 

[Rystil Arden]

D'oh, so Kadar's not going to let us all equip and meet at the ridge like I asked?

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Certainly he'll let you equip. The two guards will wait at the ridge. In the background. Read what I mean not what I write!