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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 1988522" data-attributes="member: 426">A reply to EllistraeEDENA OF NEITH, PUBLIC:[sblock][/sblock]Al'Akbar replies as he stands outside the drow embassy in Ekbir.  Already, the high walls are being lowered to grant a clearer view for those inside and outside of the embassy.  The demigod's face is sad as  he communicates with Ellistrae.“I will mourn Eclavdra’s passing with you.  I knew she was walking on a knife’s edge, but I did not realize the true sharpness of that blade.”“I have long thought that the dispute between the drow and the elves was much more virulent than that of the duergar and the dwarves.  The former dispute is indeed a family tragedy that has played itself out between the followers of your parents. Yet I think the key distinction is that hate is not the opposite of  love – rather apathy is the emotion of love.  For if there was no memory of love, then the hate would not be so strong.”“I have said that perhaps while we are here on Oerth and Greyspace that the gods may well be fighting a common enemy.  Perhaps in such a struggle many enmities can be ended.”“Perhaps the elves will find peace and bring it to your kindred. For now, we are left to our own resources and counsel.  It may be that the People will chose a path of unity and understanding that will cause both your father and your mother pause and consider peace and reconciliation. Sadly, many of your kin and your people have been drawn into this war out of love for one or the other of your parents.  They may not be able to stop themselves, having continued their quarrel for so long. Perhaps your other kindred, spurred by the example of the elves, can bring their weight to bear on your parents. Sometimes, when people fight they do not see the harm they do to themselves or others.  In some family feuds, the children are the ones who can reconcile the parents.” “In the pursuit of justice, I have learned that one must also not forget either mercy or the pursuit of righteousness.  Too many have confused righteousness with self-righteousness, leading to much suffering.  Sometimes, it is mercy that keeps us from falling so deep into our own anger that we lose sight of justice.  Sometimes, it is compassion that keeps us from fighting a war without end.”“When I walked Oerth as a mortal man, among the best advice I received from the gods was that the word never was too long for mortals.  It is advice that I have taken to heart. Behold, in the wake of the Twin Cataclysms, some said that the Suel and the Baklunish peoples would never know peace.  Yet there is peace and friendship among some Suel and Bakluni – such as those in the League of Athyr and Greater Nyrond.  Even know, my forces are prepared to fight on the same side at the Scarlet Brotherhood against the Whispered One.  So, Queen Ellistrae, do not abandon hope for either your kindred or your people.”“I spoke to one of your people about hope and the possibility of redemption.  In my  conversation, I mentioned Zodal who hopes for the redemption all beings.  Perhaps you shall achieve more in seeking the reconciliation of your people than you hope.”[sblock] [/sblock]“I hope that the time for the feud is indeed at a hand. Perhaps you can help reconcile the elves into one people.  Many may still follow your parents or others of your kin. However, perhaps you can help spread forgiveness and understanding among those who only see division.”“As for Eclavdra, I fear she was among the few who see the full scope of the threats before us.  We still do not know why the gods erected a barrier around Greyspace. Yet, I am not surprised that nations follow their own agenda.”“I would offer you a gift, if you so desire.  If you so wish, I can tend to your people for a brief while, giving you time to mourn Eclavdra and the others who have passed from this life.  I believe that I can honor Eclavdra’s memory equally well by either attending her funeral or aiding your people in the Hospice of Stars while you mourn. I offer this to honor Eclavdra and to honor your dedication to your people.”</blockquote>

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