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<blockquote data-quote="Raduin711" data-source="post: 7938020" data-attributes="member: 15303"><p>We probably see warlocks a lot differently, then. GOO patrons I would imagine would be monstrously indifferent to the fate of their warlocks (I mean, that's kind of the point of lovecraft-inspired stuff) and the same goes for the fickle fey. Evil patrons, well, not every warlock is going to be instrumental to their designs, and may even find pleasure in seeing if their pet manages to hang themself with all the rope they've been given. As for celestial warlocks, I think this concept highlights the difference between a celestial warlock and a cleric: A cleric derives power from truehearted belief, where the warlock is a transaction. Sure, an angel has no interest in seeing their warlock die, far from it, but would love to inspire the mortal to grand, heroic acts of self-sacrifice, especially if the warlock is of neutral or evil alignment. </p><p>Also this idea assumes that the life force being offered to the patron is of some use to them. It may even be the whole point of the warlock pact. Perhaps this can be used to pave their way to eventual demigodhood, or in some divine project, like helping in the war between heaven and hell, or opening a gate to the prime material plane, or maybe they collect it and put it on a shelf in an hourglass like some knicknack.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Raduin711, post: 7938020, member: 15303"] We probably see warlocks a lot differently, then. GOO patrons I would imagine would be monstrously indifferent to the fate of their warlocks (I mean, that's kind of the point of lovecraft-inspired stuff) and the same goes for the fickle fey. Evil patrons, well, not every warlock is going to be instrumental to their designs, and may even find pleasure in seeing if their pet manages to hang themself with all the rope they've been given. As for celestial warlocks, I think this concept highlights the difference between a celestial warlock and a cleric: A cleric derives power from truehearted belief, where the warlock is a transaction. Sure, an angel has no interest in seeing their warlock die, far from it, but would love to inspire the mortal to grand, heroic acts of self-sacrifice, especially if the warlock is of neutral or evil alignment. Also this idea assumes that the life force being offered to the patron is of some use to them. It may even be the whole point of the warlock pact. Perhaps this can be used to pave their way to eventual demigodhood, or in some divine project, like helping in the war between heaven and hell, or opening a gate to the prime material plane, or maybe they collect it and put it on a shelf in an hourglass like some knicknack. [/QUOTE]
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