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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7823748" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Interlude from "C"My predecessor's writings revealed more about the task in front of me - to read and provide commentary on these Chronicles - and I now understand it better as what must be the final test of the Order's senior initiates. I believe that how I go about it may be just as important as what I learn about today's world from the Chronicles. I do not fault "R" for his choice in how to approach the matter, but I prefer to place myself in the shoes of the characters in a contemporary manner, seeing their trials and tribulations with untainted eyes and limited information. For they certainly could not know the ultimate result of their actions, instead having to do as best they could in the present moment. As must we all.It may aid my understanding of these events and certain personages to make notes on them at the end of each chapter, then compare them as progress is made. I shall list them in order of their longevity in the Chronicles:Aerikoth Ankharat - the diminutive wizard's origins are not defined and he does not seem to wish to reveal much about himself or his actions. He appears to be one step ahead of the situation (and his companions) in many instances, revealing a formidable information network and intellect. Aerikoth's service to the others appears to have assuaged any concerns related to his activities away from the group. I wonder if that will continue. What exactly is his relationship to House Bleth and what was the nature of the wizardly test they provided him? This is but one example to consider.Rahnee Roaringhorn - a young Waterdhavian noblewoman with more than just a taste for adventure, it seems she has leadership qualities both bred within and learned on the city streets. It often appears that just when she has bitten off more than she can chew, she rallies and finds a way to win, or at least skirt the precipice she was about to tumble over. (She must worship Tymora faithfully.) The development of her relationship with Brok-Tul, the half-orc cleric, came as a surprise, but is in keeping with her adventurous yet caring nature.Brok-Tul - in many respects, he is a mass of contradictions. His origin as a half-orc living on the mean streets of the Shore in Westgate, his time as a cleric of Mask, and then becoming a priest of Helm following his raising from the dead, are all ingredients in his simmering pot of a personality. Yet a certain logic, even if occasionally random, does permeate his actions. He is loyal to what he believes to be right - even if that may change over time - and is willing (perhaps even too willing) to sacrifice himself for others. His emotions in the moment often rule over him, which may be endearing to some, such as Rahnee, but can also be dangerous.Jokull - the Cormyrian warrior appears to be split between knightly ideals of service and a burning desire to seek revenge on the Fire Knives, for not fully known reasons. He is self-reliant and like Aerikoth does not hesitate to pursue his own ends away from the rest of the party - although Jokull does not seem to care nearly as much about concealing his activities, being perhaps indifferent rather than secretive. One gets the sense that he prefers expediency to principle, which perhaps is why he no longer wears the purple of Cormyr.Marik Tann - as a former Fire Knife, Marik has shown himself to be a friendly but calculating rogue, who seemed to have understood which way the wind was blowing when deciding to throw in his lot with the party. The matter of the Sembian gem I found to be very revealing, as Marik preferred to pursue lining up the conditions necessary for its heist while the others were more concerned about investigating the two murders. He is certainly capable, but will he be reliable? Presumably the next chapter of the Chronicles holds the answer.</blockquote>

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