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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 179668" data-attributes="member: 426">Sollir:  You are trying to give people a way out, but it is one that people will not accept.  Historically, people have often chose death to slavery.  What the Alliance of Dread is proposing and what your faction represents makes Caligula seem rational.  (No offense meant.)You seem to want to win -- regardless of the casualty levels.  Fine.  If people want to play Ragnarok, we can.  However, people will try to preserve their freedom if their is a chance.A message is sent to the Alliance of Dread and every faction in the IR.  It has been sent by Lord William Ronald, speaker of the Kevellond League.  "It should be apparent to the Alliance of Dread that their call for a surrender will not be accepted.  Essentially, they ask for a surrender and hope that we will believe in their good graces.  Not that their good graces have been readily apparent.""You may think you may be generous in your offer.  Would you accept the same terms? Probably not.""Here is a counterproposal.  Everyone stands down.  No more attacks.""Does the Alliance of Dread think that everyone will rush to their side to protect them from the Taraakians? Probably not in the least.  However, if there are no further attacks the Alliance of Dread will be in a better shape to deal with the Taraakians.  Many forces are allied against you.""Standing down would mean no one attacks another -- magically, psionically, conventionally or by anything besides words.   It is in the best interest of the Alliance of Dread.""If the Taraakians are self-righteous fanatics, like the Priest-King of Istar was on Krynn, then none of us may meet their standards.  By not attacking, the Alliance of Dread gains the possibility of an unlikely alliance against the Taraakians.""Or if the Taraakians are in nature more akin to the Angels than to the Priest-King of Istar, the Alliance of Dread will have to fear many attacks.  By holding off on any attacks currently planned, they will have more resources to ensure their long term survival.""So, if surrender by either side is impossible, consider an alternative.  All factions can benefit from a truce, saving their strength for the future.  There is a saying that half a loaf of bread is better than none to a starving man.""Of course, some in the Alliance of Dread may decide that the lives of its members can be spent freely.  Your lives are your own. You can achieve more alive than dead.""I would ask all of you to listen to the voice of reason. Chose wisely, for the hour is late."kaboom:  Kalanyr and I called the Taraakians in the hopes that they can prevent further destruction.  They can also go to the Domain of Dread (aka Ravenloft) and bring people back.  Acererak, as he is now, would gladly give himself up to the Taraakians to save innocent lives.   He does not now regard himself as innocent.  Indeed, giving himself up to the Taraakians may be part of his plan to atone for his sins.The Forsaken One:  Considering the fact that a lot of people are trying to find ways to save their people, no stone can be left unturned.  A lot of us have asked for your help earlier.  If you had helped when the Red Armada emerged, the situation may not have become so serious.  Indeed, Edena has pointed out there were many chances to keep things from reaching this point.  (For example, more people could have joined Kalanyr in merging with the Red Goo and cleaning it.)This is not a personal  criticism, but an observation.A few moments after Lord Ronald's speech, Acting President Ian Icarus Lannon of the UC of Toril is appearing on a video screen in the Kevellond League's command bunker."So, President Hazen, do you think they will accept your ambassador?  I admit he is the best qualified person for the job, except for yourself.""I thank you for the compliment, Mr. President.  I can only hope that they will receive Gwilym Raonul.  In the end, all we have is hope.""Like that message you just sent out.  I am afraid that there is not much chance the Alliance of Dread will halt their planned attacks."  Lannon, a man of middle years with greying black hair, says."Perhaps not.  Yet the effort must be made."Turning to Gwilym, Hazen regards him carefully.  He was proud of this man, as much as any of his own children.  Gwilym would do his best.  That is all that could be asked of anyone."Are you prepared for transport, Ambassador Gwilym Raonul.  We are prepared to send you now.""I am, President Hazen.  I hope to return with good news."The room fills with a light that seems to engulf Gwilym Raonul's body."May the blessings of all peoples, all the powers of good, and the Eternal be with you, my friend.  Now and always."  Hazen says before Gwilym vanquishes."Now we must wait," Hazen says.OOC:  Yes, Edena.  I have sent Hazen's far roaming ambassador out again.  Gwilym Raonul went to Toril in Turn 0.  He is being sent to the Taraakians bearing ambassadorial letters. Plus a lot of information for them on the IR.I will need you to let me know if he arrives, so he can speak with them.  Still trying to find the right words for the speech.Mr. Draco, I am unsure if the Angels will judge any of us in a formal hearing.  They allow us to make our own judgements, and our own mistakes.Also, I would like to ask everyone again to consider the offer to stand down.  I don't think Edena likes to rule on how many billions of people will die from an attack.  We always have choices, in game and in real life.  Sollir, I have given you good reasons not to attack.  You may need every ounce of strength against the Taraakians and leaving us alive gives you the possibility -- however remote -- of potential allies.  Think it through strategically.Also, do realize that as damaging an attack as you have planned, an equally or more devastating one may be planned for you.</blockquote>

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