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<blockquote data-quote="tglassy" data-source="post: 7847066" data-attributes="member: 6855204">Titus listened with rap attention.&nbsp; Since the mental blocks had been broken, his understanding of magic had grown considerably.&nbsp; After hearing the explanation of what was possible, Titus requested time to think.He left the Library and took a walk around the city to gather his thoughts.&nbsp; Take the safe path, or the risky path.That is often what life presented to him.&nbsp; A safe way and a risky one.&nbsp; The safe path, that of the simple swordsman, was one he knew.&nbsp; He would not learn any more of magic than he already had.&nbsp; His ability to heal, and his newfound Darkvision, would be a tremendous boon to a Battle Master.&nbsp; He could finally leave the study of magic behind him, and focus solely on learning how to best use his weapons and help his allies in more mundane ways.&nbsp; And yet, he felt a thrill with every spell he had learned.&nbsp; He knew he could learn more about magic on his own, even as he studied under this patron.&nbsp; He could become powerful.&nbsp; He could open doors that he did not know existed.&nbsp; Perhaps even unlock the secrets of life and death.&nbsp; Which could help his allies more?&nbsp; The Thay were his enemies.&nbsp; Knowing them from the inside could potentially benefit all of his true allies.&nbsp; Enseth would certainly like to know what the Thay are up to.But what if they find a way to tempt him beyond what he is willing to contribute?&nbsp; Could he simply stop studying, once he knows so much?&nbsp; Or would he be compelled to know more?&nbsp; What kind of person would he become?&nbsp; Safety or Risk.&nbsp; In the end, these were the choices.&nbsp; He returned to the Library, to his Uncle.&nbsp; &quot;I need to see where this leads,&quot; he said, shaking as he did so.&nbsp; &quot;If there is a way I can help against the Thayan threat, then I want to do it.&nbsp; And this power...I need to understand what I can do.&nbsp; I need to know my potential.&quot;He took a deep breath.&nbsp; &quot;How do I contact my Patron?&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="tglassy, post: 7847066, member: 6855204"] Titus listened with rap attention. Since the mental blocks had been broken, his understanding of magic had grown considerably. After hearing the explanation of what was possible, Titus requested time to think. He left the Library and took a walk around the city to gather his thoughts. Take the safe path, or the risky path. That is often what life presented to him. A safe way and a risky one. The safe path, that of the simple swordsman, was one he knew. He would not learn any more of magic than he already had. His ability to heal, and his newfound Darkvision, would be a tremendous boon to a Battle Master. He could finally leave the study of magic behind him, and focus solely on learning how to best use his weapons and help his allies in more mundane ways. And yet, he felt a thrill with every spell he had learned. He knew he could learn more about magic on his own, even as he studied under this patron. He could become powerful. He could open doors that he did not know existed. Perhaps even unlock the secrets of life and death. Which could help his allies more? The Thay were his enemies. Knowing them from the inside could potentially benefit all of his true allies. Enseth would certainly like to know what the Thay are up to. But what if they find a way to tempt him beyond what he is willing to contribute? Could he simply stop studying, once he knows so much? Or would he be compelled to know more? What kind of person would he become? Safety or Risk. In the end, these were the choices. He returned to the Library, to his Uncle. "I need to see where this leads," he said, shaking as he did so. "If there is a way I can help against the Thayan threat, then I want to do it. And this power...I need to understand what I can do. I need to know my potential." He took a deep breath. "How do I contact my Patron?" [/QUOTE]

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