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

[Kalanyr]

Morwel's backstory is she was sent here by the Seldarine to help the elves. Thats her excuse. And besides its not her nature to deny her power to anyone sincerely of chaotic good alignment who petitions her for it, the support of this principle is perhaps the fundamental reason for her existance.

 

[Knight Otu]

(Calm down, calm down, a man got to sleep some time...
Here's a request - once your post isn't the last post anymore, do not edit it unless you need to close an sblock or correct a minor error. Specifically, do NOT add anything important, as it might get overlooked!

I'll now go into reply mode. )

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

Sorry, Knight Otu.
I was trying to avoid flooding the thread.

Rikandur, the Guardians of Aliador are sending a missive to Iuz.
It states, in general terms, that ... they are asking for mercy for the creature that is being tortured publicly on the borders of Aliador. Would Iuz grant the being mercy?
If Iuz refuses to do so, the Guardians (rather grimly) do nothing. Their mission is to protect Aliador, not cause a war by interfering in the affairs of another sovereign power.
The Elves of Aliador do not know about the suffering creature, because the Guardians are shielding them.

Kalanyr, note taken.
And the gratitude of the Elves of Aliador, Celene, and the Lendores, pours out in praise, song, and reverence to Morwel. As I said, a few of the elves become clerics of Morwel. Most, do not become her clerics, but they accept her goodwill, her spells, her gifts, with gratitude.
As I said priorhand, some of the elves turn to Eilistraee. Some turn to other dieties, but it isn't clear to me who they turn to. They choose, in order of priority, demipowers of chaotic good, neutral good, lawful good, chaotic neutral, and neutral alignment.
Sorry, Rikandur, but none of the elves openly chooses Iuz. Of course, some of them get his help anyways, and they are mighty puzzled when their 1st level healing spells start acting strangely. (And I am beginning to wonder: Is Iuz turning to chaotic neutrality? Giving the noble elves spells is quite an act of good will, if you think about it.)

As for Eclavdra, I'm still waiting. I must. A number of people need a chance to respond to her situation, as I outlined above.

Eclavdras' stricken people in the Great City aren't yet able to choose anything. They go on fighting to survive the Withdrawal, while the elves and others tend to them.
The same applies to the many thousands of drow taken to Greater Nyrond and other nations for treatment. They are still down, making the slow transition towards good.
The few drow who are up as of this point, are mostly trying to help their kindred. These elves are turning to Eilistraee and Morwel in droves.

As previously stated, a very few drow are trying to speak for Eclavdor at the TEC Summit, and the (mostly) good drow and those (few) extremely evil drow created are both claiming they are the rightful representatives, and that the other side should be kicked out of the Summit.
The Lord of the Yuan-Ti and the King of the Ice Elves have nothing to do with this fray, holding themselves aloft with cold dignity.

TO SERPENTEYE

I am informed by Rikandur that Iuz is bequeathing the status of hero-diety on Eclavdra.
Can Iuz do that? Is that allowed?
If yes, what are the rules for this?

Also, now I am informed Iuz has thrown a second Miracle spell on Eclavdra. This, if the spell gets through, is going to further affect what happens to her, concerning the Withdrawal.

 

[Knight Otu]

Aerdi states clearly that it will withdraw from the drow cities beneath its territory, once the drow are capable of defending themselves, and if the drow demand so. Until then, it will defend the cities from predators or invaders. Healers from good nations will be urged to care for the drow in these cities.

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

Overking Jahren or Ashardalon will listen to the arguments brought forth by both sides, on whatever matter that may be.

Aerdi welcomes representatives from the good powers to Rel Astra, so that the Withdrawal of Eclavdra to good alignment can come to pass, as the natural way it should happen.
William/Serpenteye:

[sblock]"Ashardalon, I do wish to meet with you in Rel Astra. Additionally, I seek to attend to Eclavdra, as may some others. I fear that if she does not benefit from my healing or those of Ellistrae or allied powers, Eclavdra may become truly destructive. I ask to heal an ally. I will come to you now if you wish."[/sblock]

[sblock]"Al'Akbar, it is my wish that you come to Rel Astra, and I urge you to haste. It is my wish that you tend to Eclavdra, and if possible, the drow cities we currently protect."[/sblock]

Faerinaal will ask Ashardlon's (or whoever appears to be in charge) permission before entering with his escort. He will refrain if not given approval.

Faerinaal of the Court of Stars is welcome.

Kalanyr, Iuz consider Morwel a traitor because of her helping Elistaree who were "invading" Drow. For Iuz is clear that Elistaree caused Withdrawal. And nobody explained him his mistake, but all jumped at him and started attacking.

Did Ashardalon's breakout help?

Let's see what happens next, and if Iuz gets Eclavdra.

 

[James Heard]

Zagyg is mad, so he doesn't need excuse ...

OOC: I don't know who or how you're used to Zagyg having been played in previous games, but I assure you that - like normal people with mental health issues - Zagyg being mad does in no way suggest that he doesn't have clear reasons for his behavior. That is: he's not Chaotic Random like it seems to be somehow though of by the players of the IR so far, else he wouldn't have been an acceptable choice for worship across the Flanaess for a lot longer than Iuz has been eating hot meals. This...thing...that you and others seem expect of Zagyg, this would be a dangerous deity - something that good and lawful powers would have to work to destroy. Instead Zagyg works directly under the influence of Boccob, whom among other things is the god of foresight. Zagyg is the god of the unpredictable, ergo Zagyg's place in the order of all things is to assure the god of seeing the future that he's not blindsided by...things that you can't foresee - Like, apparently, IRs. Zagyg hasn't been on Oerth sufficiently long enough time for Aestia to be reflective of Zagyg, though it does have important "Zagyg reasons" for being a choice for Zagyg to make his refuge there. Perhaps everyone has just been confused by Aestian diplomatic customs, but I thought it was important to nip this particular track of thought in the bud: Zagyg is neither the god of chaos, madness, madmen, randomness, or any other such nonsense. He might seem to be so, but then so might Iuz or Morwel or any multitude or perfectly logical people. He is insane, but that is the nature of his personality- not his divinity, his worshippers (despite his tendency to succor those who find themselves inexplicably mad), nor is it his only outlet of personality. Illithids might be singularly described as "hungry" (or not), but Zagyg is nothing singular. He's nothing less than the divine personification of "everything I didn't think of" from the god who sees the future and arcane magic. That's the craziest thing about Zagyg, he's got a really crappy job as a deity that amounts to "expect the unexpected." Anyone would have stress issues with a job description like that, he's the insurance agent of the Greyhawk gods.

Anyways, until my next IC post I thought that I'd make sure that everyone was on the same page in regards to my PCs and not in some weird feedback loop of expectations that would never be fulfilled as everyone expected Zagyg to do something silly just for the sake of being silly. Zagyg's certainly not beyond that, but that's not the only trick the old dog knows.

Rikandor, please don't think I'm pouncing on you specifically. It was just a convenient segue from talking with several posters in the chat room and realizing that everyone might not really understand how I intend to portray Zagyg and Murlynd in this IR, and how and why I'm interpreting them. It seems to be a common problem, so I decided to take the opportunity to address it in a common and public manner. So, anyways, back to everyone's regularly planned posting barrage and assaults of the senses.

 

[Kalanyr]

Granted the permission of the ruler of Aerdi, Faerinaal will enter with his escort, who understand the need to be non-aggressive at the time, and do what he can for Eclavdra, using his innate healing abilities, and the clerical magic of the ghaele who accompany him.

If Iuz's miracle is detectable Faerinaal will add a Wish to it, Eclavdra's choice should be free and perhaps the balance of good and evil will help.

OOC - Likewise the Wish as arcane magic does not carry influence for good or evil. To force someone down a path is not the nature of the Eladrin.

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

I will say that some few of the elves are turning to the worship of Zagyg, if that is allowed.

 

[Rikandur Azebol]

Rikandor, please don't think I'm pouncing on you specifically. It was just a convenient segue from talking with several posters in the chat room and realizing that everyone might not really understand how I intend to portray Zagyg and Murlynd in this IR, and how and why I'm interpreting them. It seems to be a common problem, so I decided to take the opportunity to address it in a common and public manner. So, anyways, back to everyone's regularly planned posting barrage and assaults of the senses.

OOC:
I were only joking then, it is Iuz who don't really need excuses. Zagyg, perhaps, have some moral spine or 'Lyndie would shot him on sight.

I'm not offended, and I don't take everything like Iuz, remember that I'm different person than Him ?

Edena, don't make rulings to what way Black Elves turn ! It's up to Serpenteye ... and I apologise for mean reminding You of this.

I hope You will write beautiful post regarding Eclavdra's wherabouts.

And guys ... Iuz, as I wrote, flees only reduced beyond 1 epPL and I think that Elder Brothers alone have small chances of defeating him, especially with Regalia wielding, infuriated Iuz. Even wounded Iuz is a great challenge and is not demoralised. Too angry.
Their only chance of surviwal is that Iuz will be wounded enough to withdraw for once. Otherwise their demise will be messy and painful, even if rather fast.

And Iuz's Miracle was spoken aloud, with his voice booming through whole Great City, so only deaf people didn't heard it. Just before Brothers attacked Him.

Second Miracle was extremly discreet and isn't concerning Eclavdra, so don't concern Yourself with it. It wait for Serpenteye's ruling.

And I hope that Rhynnon with his Iron Flask know what is he doing ... it may not work on Iuz who is native to this plane.

 

[Bugbear]

And I hope that Rhynnon with his Iron Flask know what is he doing ... it may not work on Iuz who is native to this plane.

Serpenteye said that it would - Under the right circumstances.

You had better hope it works too, the Iron Flask may the only thing which keeps Iuz from being killed by someone else.

 

[Rikandur Azebol]

Being imprisoned by Demoncidal "Maniac" ? Iuz know Rhynnon's reputation of guy who hate demons, guess with who demonic mothers scary "unruly" demonic children in Empire ? They are too afraid that Iuz might overhear it, to scare children with him.

I think that Iuz would flee first ... but anyways, thank You for thinking "warmly" of My PC. I guess that Rhynnon irretogators are heating bars and cleaning their tools.

And another thought striked me ... Iuz, in cold reality, is almost innocent comparing to innumerable killings done by Morwel or Elistaree, how many people could die because of You during 160 years of life in comparision to almost unimaginable age of Morwel, countless worlds she visited and hordes of foes that she killed during this time, in person. The same for Elistaree ... It gives me "moral" upper hand. >Chuckle.<