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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fallen Seraph" data-source="post: 4156317" data-attributes="member: 57894">I think the Shadar-Kai could be taken in a very-interesting light if you wish too focus less on the masochistic tendencies and more on the sensationalist tendencies. The reason they explore new manners of pain is too keep their minds grounded in reality so that they do not "die" by becoming distanced from what is real and essentially becoming another being of the Shadowfell.It makes sense that masochism would be appropriate with the Shadar-Kai in the Shadowfell given the connection between pain and the onslaught of possible demise. But, we also see they are masters of combat and strive to become the best at what they can do. Each high and exhalation in combat (almost say to the degree of sadism) also keeps them grounded since these are the final sensations left that can keep them grounded, all others having been exhausted long ago.I could also see this love of combat and understanding of death working in-tune with the Raven Queen. I could imagine a army calling upon the Raven Queen to give them her "Children of Death", summoning generals and soldiers of the Shadar-Kai to help lead them in war.</blockquote>