(IR) The 1st IC-thread of the 1st Turn of the 5th IR

[Edena_of_Neith]

(Speaking for Thomas' power)

Aliador states unequivocably that if ANY power betrays the trust given to them by the people of Aliador: if they exchange the children of Aliador given into their safekeeping to Greater Aerdi in exchange for soldiers, gold, or anything else, that that will be considered an ACT OF WAR.
Aliador demands that Aerdi withdraw this infernal offer, to exchange it's soldiers and goods for the children of Aliador, that Aliador sent for their protection to other lands.
Aliador states Aerdi is in violation of the TEC Pact in making this offer in the first place, and insists the offer be withdrawn.

Celene and the Lendores state they never joined the TEC Pact in the first place, they are not bound by it's rules and obligations, and that if the Evil Powers want to discuss matters, that is their business.
And, they state, if Aliador insists on joining the TEC Pact, that is THEIR problem and not the problem of Celene and the Lendores!

The Yeomanry has nothing to say, except privately. Privately, they state they are glad all the madness is going on over THERE, and not over HERE, in the safety of the League of Athyr. And, the Yeomanry would add, the League of Athyr was never foolish enough to join the TEC Pact and get involved in all that insanity, thank Tritherion.

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(Speaking for my power)

The Ice Elves of the Adri, evil elves who had allied with Eclavdor, state that - since it would appear the leadership of Eclavdor is incapacitated - they will send their own ambassador to the TEC Pact conference.

So the Lord of the Yuan-Ti and the King of the Ice Elves (with his infamous Sword of Cold) show up at the conference.
They believe the conference to be in Aerdi, so they head to Rel Astra.

A FEW drow have made it through the Withdrawal, become good aligned, and they state THEY now speak for the Empire of Eclavdor.
A delegation of these good drow (from Miranda, the Baklunish Empire, and other good places) show up in Rel Astra, in full diplomatic colors.

At the same time, some of the drow have now made it through the Withdrawal, but it was reversed by evil influences (these drow are from the Empire of Iuz, Tharquish Dominion, mountain areas controlled by Paxus, and other places of this sort) are now claiming THEY speak for Eclavdor.
These now super evil drow show up at Rel Astra, in full diplomatic colors.
The good drow immediately denounce the evil drow.
The evil drow immediately denounce the good drow.

 

[Knight Otu]

Aliador states unequivocably that if ANY power betrays the trust given to them by the people of Aliador: if they exchange the children of Aliador given into their safekeeping to Greater Aerdi in exchange for soldiers, gold, or anything else, that that will be considered an ACT OF WAR
Aliador demands that Aerdi withdraw this infernal offer, to exchange it's soldiers and goods for the children of Aliador, that Aliador sent for their protection to other lands.
Aliador states Aerdi is in violation of the TEC Pact in making this offer in the first place, and insists the offer be withdrawn.

Aerdi answers that they have no part in the trade of drow children, and that they would not trade away drow childrin under their care. Aerdi has already tried to contact Al'Akbar to safekeep the drow in the territories of Aerdi, including Eclavdra.

Aerdi also relays that the Scarlet Brotherhood is responsible for the trade offer, and suggests contacting them on that matter, but cautions against rash action. In this time of chaos, it is hard to do the right thing.

 

[Kalanyr]

The Miranda Alliance declines to even respond to the Scarlet Brotherhood's offer.

 

[Knight Otu]

However, Ashardalon could just be trying to make a grand intimidating statement, if so, just ignore my whole post then

Who knows... But Ashardalon certainly believes what he says. One might wonder if he really is still chaotic evil...?

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

(speaking for Thomas' power)

Aliador demands that anyone (whoever it is) suggesting that their children be put up for trade, cease and desist from said suggestion.
Aliador states this suggestion, or offer, is a violation of the TEC Pact.

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(speaking for my power)

TO KNIGHT OTU

Which drow delegation does Ashardalon choose to admit, Knight Otu?
The good drow, or the evil drow?
Or does Ashardalon admit both delegations?

I'm assuming the Lord of the Yuan-Ti and King of the Ice Elves are admitted ...

 

[James Heard]

The effect of Zagyg is manifesting itself forcibly, as the drow writhe in the grip of the Withdrawal, and Zagygs' magic is forced into them (as James said, whether they wanted it or not, like it or not)
Remember that I said outside influences could drive drow in the process of Withdrawal insane, especially if that influence was evil, but also especially if that influence was insane itself.

No. That's wrong. The influence isn't insane. Zagyg himself is insane, but he's neither the god of madness nor the god of chaos. Just because the god is mad says nothing about the flavor of the influence of his divinity.

You can worship Zagyg without turning into a mad archmage, just like you can worship Murlynd without turning into a cowboy. Zagyg is being forced by his divinity to fix this mess, he's neither preying on the drow with chaos nor perverting them. Something like that might have happened if he'd instigated this, but this is mostly just a natural reaction like a reflex. I repeat, Zagyg isn't a god of madness. Eccentricity, yes - this is one of those eccentric situations: If anything this is his godly essence working to promote order whether HE likes it or not.

I'm going to disregard the rest of your post and let SE rule on it, because I think it's wrong and incorrect in its way of interpreting the essential nature of Zagyg...

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

Ah, ok, James.
I'll delete that then.

 

[Anabstercorian]

The Triumvirate Rebellious believes it is in the best interest of all thinking creatures for Eclavdra to fall upon the side of good when she completes the withdrawl. Thus, we will do our best to arrange it to be thus.

Al Akbar (William Ronald), League of Athyr (Eluvan), we could really use some of those celestials you have hanging around.

 

[Anabstercorian]

OOC:
Guilt Puppy, magnificient coup. I congratulate ... But Elder Brothers risk more than just their lives. Iuz can eat souls. He's also Demon Prince. And have Powerful Artifact in his hands ... that is fully capable of giving him edge over the goddess!
long description of combat techniques

In the event that Iuz defeats and consumes the soul of one of the Elder Brothers, we will petition for him to immediately cough it up.

Sollir, Anabstercorian Sendings reach for Arch Merchant and Eli and Rary, Drelzna informs them that Selitisia the Lich Servant of Vecna fled from Gallador and they should locate her before she ressurects Vecna ! Especially Mercan who is Multiverse famous Diviner, and mightest mages of Oerth Eli and Rary.

Gluboise (Sollir), the Triumvirate Rebellious finds this task somewhat worthy of our attention, but we are far from the finest wizards for this task in Oerth. We must in all sincerity yield that honor to the Circle of Eight (Xael).

 

[Kalanyr]

Would the Triumvirate accept some Eladrin celestials. ? If so Faerinall can pop in with a small escort of Shierre, Ghaele and a Tulani after he takes Ellisterae to safety.