The Ancient Paths (OOC)
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Dhes
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Ae1vart0n; I don’t get it, Hildor has an average wisdom and a higher than average intelligence. But I for one don’t get his actions in your last few posts.
Hildor is the accused here, Hrolf is not looking for his trust, (I can’t really see how he got that from my posts) the only thing Hrolf is doing; is that he is trying to get some kind of information out of Hildor that would help him when he has to face judgment, and he’s looking for some sign that Tyr, the Tyrrans and/or the regent is being threatened. For the sake of the party and the game, Hrolf has been pretty nice. (it would never be my intention to hurt or breakup the party.)
Hildor’s silence is not really helping. Hildor didn’t really score any points with his action or in-actions in the cave, the little play he put on with the key REALLY didn’t help, and is semi’confession to father Braggi more or less nailed shut his coffin. In all fairness, the only reason why Hrolf isn’t striking him down where he stands/sits, is because he’s a follower of Tyr (so Hildor needs to be judged first and have the opportunity to SPEAK in his defense) and we would lose a party member.
I know that sounds a bit strong, I don’t think it would ever come to that. But I do feel that we are creating a lot of party conflict about nothing, we could drag this out indefinitely where Hrolf is screaming at Hildor, and Hildor just sits there like a stone looking at his plate and not saying anything.
Hildor is the accused here, Hrolf is not looking for his trust, (I can’t really see how he got that from my posts) the only thing Hrolf is doing; is that he is trying to get some kind of information out of Hildor that would help him when he has to face judgment, and he’s looking for some sign that Tyr, the Tyrrans and/or the regent is being threatened. For the sake of the party and the game, Hrolf has been pretty nice. (it would never be my intention to hurt or breakup the party.)
Hildor’s silence is not really helping. Hildor didn’t really score any points with his action or in-actions in the cave, the little play he put on with the key REALLY didn’t help, and is semi’confession to father Braggi more or less nailed shut his coffin. In all fairness, the only reason why Hrolf isn’t striking him down where he stands/sits, is because he’s a follower of Tyr (so Hildor needs to be judged first and have the opportunity to SPEAK in his defense) and we would lose a party member.
I know that sounds a bit strong, I don’t think it would ever come to that. But I do feel that we are creating a lot of party conflict about nothing, we could drag this out indefinitely where Hrolf is screaming at Hildor, and Hildor just sits there like a stone looking at his plate and not saying anything.
The thing with the key was a bit of a misunderstanding, and it did not help. Part of that is my inexperience with PbP and this style of gaming, and part of it is my own lack of social skills.
Hildor's silence is not a mistake, he was intended to be a very quiet character. He hasn't said a thing yet that didn't get him in trouble, though he's spoken anyway on multiple occasions. When he's cornered. If you corner him you'll probably get a conversation. The current situation at the table will probably motivate a conversation, we just have to play at it a while. He wasn't cornered when Hrolf sat down, but when he was ordered to stay, that touched a nerve. Give it a minute and you'll have a speech.
He's not going to be happy with Hrolf when he speaks though. He's never liked the law, and he's leaning away from good. Dowkan has potential, but he's new and just replaced the only person in the party Hildor thought he could get along with. Nae'talis has potential in the future, but not until Hildor has totally slipped away from good.
On his path to neutral, he's at the point where he doesn't care much about others. From his point of view everyone he's met has betrayed him, been betrayed by him or both. That's messing with his emotional state and he's not thinking clearly.
Hildor's silence is not a mistake, he was intended to be a very quiet character. He hasn't said a thing yet that didn't get him in trouble, though he's spoken anyway on multiple occasions. When he's cornered. If you corner him you'll probably get a conversation. The current situation at the table will probably motivate a conversation, we just have to play at it a while. He wasn't cornered when Hrolf sat down, but when he was ordered to stay, that touched a nerve. Give it a minute and you'll have a speech.
He's not going to be happy with Hrolf when he speaks though. He's never liked the law, and he's leaning away from good. Dowkan has potential, but he's new and just replaced the only person in the party Hildor thought he could get along with. Nae'talis has potential in the future, but not until Hildor has totally slipped away from good.
On his path to neutral, he's at the point where he doesn't care much about others. From his point of view everyone he's met has betrayed him, been betrayed by him or both. That's messing with his emotional state and he's not thinking clearly.
Dhes
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Question? When did Hrolf order Hildor to stay? Or do you mean, the fact that he was arrested?
Anyway, the part with the key should not really be that much of a problem …if you felt that something went wrong there, you could always have posted a retraction, if you want I can just make Hrolf forget that is happened and we can go on like it never happened. (if Hippocrachus is ok with that, that is.)
Hrolf is past the point of pushing Hildor, he made a effort to get him to talk and help him get out of trouble. (like the white cloaks say, “A man can never be so fare into the shadow that he can’t find the light again.”) At the moment Hrolf is at the point where he thinks that Hildor doesn’t want help and doesn’t want to help the party/Tyrrens, in Hrolf’s eyes this makes Hildor a threat to Tyr. (but only I minor one because he doesn’t hold Hildor in high regard)
Anyway, the part with the key should not really be that much of a problem …if you felt that something went wrong there, you could always have posted a retraction, if you want I can just make Hrolf forget that is happened and we can go on like it never happened. (if Hippocrachus is ok with that, that is.)
Hrolf is past the point of pushing Hildor, he made a effort to get him to talk and help him get out of trouble. (like the white cloaks say, “A man can never be so fare into the shadow that he can’t find the light again.”) At the moment Hrolf is at the point where he thinks that Hildor doesn’t want help and doesn’t want to help the party/Tyrrens, in Hrolf’s eyes this makes Hildor a threat to Tyr. (but only I minor one because he doesn’t hold Hildor in high regard)
Hrolf told Hildor to "sit back down", and I interpreted that as an order.
I don't want to retract it, I just gotta learn from it. I'll have to add reading comprehension to inexperience and lack of social skills on my list of things to improve.
Hildor doesn't want to help the party or the Tyrrans. Why should he? For now he will come along for the purpose of redeeming himself with the Tyrrans, though it's been pointed out that it would make some sense for him to just sneak away. I'll have to come up with another reason when that is resolved, if a reason doesn't present itself.
I do appreciate Hrolf's effort to help Hildor. Hildor is intelligent, but not charismatic. He does recognize the gesture, but doesn't understand Hrolf's point of view. My most recent post is my attempt to get Hildor to respond to the gesture despite this. If it's too little too late, so be it. The characters aren't exactly built to get along in the long run.
I don't want to retract it, I just gotta learn from it. I'll have to add reading comprehension to inexperience and lack of social skills on my list of things to improve.
Hildor doesn't want to help the party or the Tyrrans. Why should he? For now he will come along for the purpose of redeeming himself with the Tyrrans, though it's been pointed out that it would make some sense for him to just sneak away. I'll have to come up with another reason when that is resolved, if a reason doesn't present itself.
I do appreciate Hrolf's effort to help Hildor. Hildor is intelligent, but not charismatic. He does recognize the gesture, but doesn't understand Hrolf's point of view. My most recent post is my attempt to get Hildor to respond to the gesture despite this. If it's too little too late, so be it. The characters aren't exactly built to get along in the long run.
hippocrachus
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You still with us, Legildur?
I really don't want to keep you waiting, so I'm going to fast forward Dowkan to town.
The others will still be in their trial, with a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign on the door, this way Majin, Dhes, and ae1vart0n can act out the trial on their timeline without it clashing with yours.
When you get to Silverdown, Braggi and a great many Tyrrans will be gone. I'm developing a little sidebar objective for Dowkan to complete while traveling with the others, but whether or not he (accepts it/is informed about it) will depend on you...
Without Braggi there to make sure Dowkan keeps his word, I want Dowkan to have another reason to stick around in case he doesn't feel Hrolf is important enough.
I really don't want to keep you waiting, so I'm going to fast forward Dowkan to town.
The others will still be in their trial, with a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign on the door, this way Majin, Dhes, and ae1vart0n can act out the trial on their timeline without it clashing with yours.
When you get to Silverdown, Braggi and a great many Tyrrans will be gone. I'm developing a little sidebar objective for Dowkan to complete while traveling with the others, but whether or not he (accepts it/is informed about it) will depend on you...
Without Braggi there to make sure Dowkan keeps his word, I want Dowkan to have another reason to stick around in case he doesn't feel Hrolf is important enough.
hippocrachus
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Neutral News, guys!
ae1vart0n is leaving the game... I'll let him make it official...
We've orchestrated his departure behind the scenes to insure a smooth transition between him and the newest member of the team, kirinke!
I asked her to join up on short notice and she agreed. I've been in PbP games with her for a few years now, and was glad I could find a familiar face willing to put up with my novice DMing
Anyway, kirinke, add your character to the Rogue's Gallery when you get a chance and say hello to the team!
ae1vart0n is leaving the game... I'll let him make it official...
We've orchestrated his departure behind the scenes to insure a smooth transition between him and the newest member of the team, kirinke!
I asked her to join up on short notice and she agreed. I've been in PbP games with her for a few years now, and was glad I could find a familiar face willing to put up with my novice DMing
Anyway, kirinke, add your character to the Rogue's Gallery when you get a chance and say hello to the team!
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