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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 2813887" data-attributes="member: 2209"><p><strong>King's Offer and Commission</strong></p><p></p><p>Endovior:</p><p>At that obvious cue, Alan produces a mind blade... he holds it out point downwards, clearly displaying it as a blade similar to a shortsword, held in the same manner as one would any other blade.</p><p></p><p>"Yes... this is what is known to my people as a 'mind blade'. How it works is... difficult to explain with this language... most of the terms fall under the general word for 'magic', which is not an accurate description at all... it has to do with mind powers, and not magic."</p><p></p><p>Thinking, Alan switches to Common.</p><p></p><p>"Perhaps you understand this, my native tongue?" </p><p></p><p>Voadam:</p><p>The king nods his words shifting to common "As king of the Silber Dovers I know magic to be able to speak with any sentient being in their own language. If it allows you to speak more completely continue in this tongue." </p><p></p><p>After listening closely to Keep's tales and descriptions Alagor talks briefly with his queen and the druid and recieving their council.</p><p></p><p>Turning back to the party the king says in gnoll "Keep, as King I offer you my hand in friendship, think over whether you will accept and wish to stay here or if you wish to leave and strike off on your own." </p><p></p><p>Switching to Dover as he turns to Tur and Noni he says, "You two are to be commended on bringing a warrior seed who may enrich our community. You two have proven a good team, will you accept my charge to teach this new seed and oversee him as a newcomer? He will need to learn the ways of our hunting life. Noni, as you speak a common language with him, will you teach him our tongue?"</p><p></p><p>Queen Celon leans forward at this point and says "And he will need to be instructed that threats to this village and its people are hunted down whether within the village or not."</p><p></p><p>The druid Zallon quietly observes, watching reactions. </p><p></p><p>Watus:</p><p>Tur merely nods, having expected this charge from the moment he first spotted the birds in the wood. He shifts his weight, preparing to leave, and looks Alan Keep up and down. He had not understood most of the conversation with the Scholar King, but it was clear that the witchblade bore watching. Whether the king trusts him or no, anyone who can produce such a weapon from nothing bears close watching indeed.</p><p></p><p>Inwardly, he smiles at the Queen's words. She is a truly impressive woman. Especially for a mammal. </p><p></p><p>Endovior:</p><p>(Alan does indeed explain, and he tells the king in general about the mental powers of a Soulknife, and about the magical abilities he posesses as a Hexblade... in Common, which nobody else in the room understands.)</p><p></p><p>After hearing the king's offer, Alan responds.</p><p></p><p>"Although I appreciate your hospitality, I am must return to my own lands, and my own people. Iuz do not look kindly upon defecters... especially from within the ranks of the officers of the Horned Society. If I do not return soon, assassins will surely be sent out. Even those who have fled to other planes have been caught and killed before, and although I know not where this 'Forge' lies within the Great Circle, I doubt that it lies beyond the influence of Old Wicked. Could you perhaps provide me with directions to a Wizard of sufficient power to send me back to my own world?" </p><p></p><p>Voadam:</p><p>In common the King responds.</p><p></p><p>"Many seeds seek a quick return to their homes and families. It is no small thing to accomplish."</p><p></p><p>"The epics of lore say that travel magic that works on other worlds does not allow escape from the Forge. There are tales though of those who journeyed to the citadels of the seven divine overlords, overcoming great hazards and challenges to bathe in their power and obtain the components for a Key that can open the dimensional barriers for the crafter of the Key. Once such a Key is forged the crafter, it is said, is then able to use such magics normally. Few native magic users learn spells that do not operate here, so finding a wizard with such knowledge after crafting a Key is not an easy matter. The elves and dragons are best known for their magical might, though goblins, fey, and hags delve into the arcane as well."</p><p></p><p>"The citadels are all remote and well defended. Wildwood is a vast continent of wilderness that holds the ruins of thousands of civilizations over run by nature. Tales conflict about where Haiel's citadel lies. Some say it is within the fastness of the jungles to the south where life teems the thickest. Others say it lies at the bottom of one of the oceans bordering Wildwood. One tale says it lies on an island within the center of a mountain of fire so that he has access to earth, air, fire and water. Another places it at the heart of the oldest forest in the center of Wildwood where druidic ley lines of power converge."</p><p></p><p>"It is also said that much as the barriers keep in seeds and Forge-born, they keep the Forge hidden from the views of offworlders. While some have come to the Forge on their own or as sent by others, the tales about them say they came in blind, not knowing where they would arrive and with no contact back out after entry despite mighty magics and powers brought to bear." </p><p></p><p>Endovior:</p><p>"Hmm... that sounds quite difficult... but I suppose that if the Forge is protected thus against magical travel, then I am indeed beyond the reach of Iuz. And if I'm not in danger of pursuit... then what reason have I to return?"</p><p></p><p>He considers this a moment, then smiles.</p><p></p><p>"All things considered, I'm probably better off, now that I'm out from under the shadow of Old Wicked. Certainly more likely to live a full life! Very well, then. I accept your offer." </p><p></p><p>Voadam:</p><p>As Tur accepts the King's charge he nods approvingly and turns his attention to Noni, awaiting his response. </p><p></p><p>Fenris:</p><p>Noni replies to both the King anf the Queen with a simple "As you command"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 2813887, member: 2209"] [b]King's Offer and Commission[/b] Endovior: At that obvious cue, Alan produces a mind blade... he holds it out point downwards, clearly displaying it as a blade similar to a shortsword, held in the same manner as one would any other blade. "Yes... this is what is known to my people as a 'mind blade'. How it works is... difficult to explain with this language... most of the terms fall under the general word for 'magic', which is not an accurate description at all... it has to do with mind powers, and not magic." Thinking, Alan switches to Common. "Perhaps you understand this, my native tongue?" Voadam: The king nods his words shifting to common "As king of the Silber Dovers I know magic to be able to speak with any sentient being in their own language. If it allows you to speak more completely continue in this tongue." After listening closely to Keep's tales and descriptions Alagor talks briefly with his queen and the druid and recieving their council. Turning back to the party the king says in gnoll "Keep, as King I offer you my hand in friendship, think over whether you will accept and wish to stay here or if you wish to leave and strike off on your own." Switching to Dover as he turns to Tur and Noni he says, "You two are to be commended on bringing a warrior seed who may enrich our community. You two have proven a good team, will you accept my charge to teach this new seed and oversee him as a newcomer? He will need to learn the ways of our hunting life. Noni, as you speak a common language with him, will you teach him our tongue?" Queen Celon leans forward at this point and says "And he will need to be instructed that threats to this village and its people are hunted down whether within the village or not." The druid Zallon quietly observes, watching reactions. Watus: Tur merely nods, having expected this charge from the moment he first spotted the birds in the wood. He shifts his weight, preparing to leave, and looks Alan Keep up and down. He had not understood most of the conversation with the Scholar King, but it was clear that the witchblade bore watching. Whether the king trusts him or no, anyone who can produce such a weapon from nothing bears close watching indeed. Inwardly, he smiles at the Queen's words. She is a truly impressive woman. Especially for a mammal. Endovior: (Alan does indeed explain, and he tells the king in general about the mental powers of a Soulknife, and about the magical abilities he posesses as a Hexblade... in Common, which nobody else in the room understands.) After hearing the king's offer, Alan responds. "Although I appreciate your hospitality, I am must return to my own lands, and my own people. Iuz do not look kindly upon defecters... especially from within the ranks of the officers of the Horned Society. If I do not return soon, assassins will surely be sent out. Even those who have fled to other planes have been caught and killed before, and although I know not where this 'Forge' lies within the Great Circle, I doubt that it lies beyond the influence of Old Wicked. Could you perhaps provide me with directions to a Wizard of sufficient power to send me back to my own world?" Voadam: In common the King responds. "Many seeds seek a quick return to their homes and families. It is no small thing to accomplish." "The epics of lore say that travel magic that works on other worlds does not allow escape from the Forge. There are tales though of those who journeyed to the citadels of the seven divine overlords, overcoming great hazards and challenges to bathe in their power and obtain the components for a Key that can open the dimensional barriers for the crafter of the Key. Once such a Key is forged the crafter, it is said, is then able to use such magics normally. Few native magic users learn spells that do not operate here, so finding a wizard with such knowledge after crafting a Key is not an easy matter. The elves and dragons are best known for their magical might, though goblins, fey, and hags delve into the arcane as well." "The citadels are all remote and well defended. Wildwood is a vast continent of wilderness that holds the ruins of thousands of civilizations over run by nature. Tales conflict about where Haiel's citadel lies. Some say it is within the fastness of the jungles to the south where life teems the thickest. Others say it lies at the bottom of one of the oceans bordering Wildwood. One tale says it lies on an island within the center of a mountain of fire so that he has access to earth, air, fire and water. Another places it at the heart of the oldest forest in the center of Wildwood where druidic ley lines of power converge." "It is also said that much as the barriers keep in seeds and Forge-born, they keep the Forge hidden from the views of offworlders. While some have come to the Forge on their own or as sent by others, the tales about them say they came in blind, not knowing where they would arrive and with no contact back out after entry despite mighty magics and powers brought to bear." Endovior: "Hmm... that sounds quite difficult... but I suppose that if the Forge is protected thus against magical travel, then I am indeed beyond the reach of Iuz. And if I'm not in danger of pursuit... then what reason have I to return?" He considers this a moment, then smiles. "All things considered, I'm probably better off, now that I'm out from under the shadow of Old Wicked. Certainly more likely to live a full life! Very well, then. I accept your offer." Voadam: As Tur accepts the King's charge he nods approvingly and turns his attention to Noni, awaiting his response. Fenris: Noni replies to both the King anf the Queen with a simple "As you command" [/QUOTE]
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