Re: [Parlainth] PBeM 1.2 Morning Comes Even in Dark Places

From: Lars (grinder0815_at_gmx.net)
Date: Tue Dec 30 2003 - 23:30:31 GMT


"Nah, not important. Maybe over some good ale i'll try again." He grins.

> "Well, Grendahl... it seems to me you are getting a bit confused. Or
> perhaps I am misunderstanding you. Could you clarify, please?" Illyana
> smiles as if amused. She truely does not understand what the dwarf is
> talking about...
>
> On 30. december 2003 18:31, Lars [SMTP:grinder0815_at_gmx.net] wrote:
> > "I never ever talked about the influence of emotions on karma rituals.
> Such
> > topics are reserved for old wizards", Grendahl smiles," i only talked
> about
> > how your inner heat decreases your ability to stay calm. Love lets us
act
> > foolish, risking our lifes for the life of someone else, love lets us
> heat
> > up in a stupid discussion. We're no longer objective and that can't be
an
> > advantage."
> > He looks over to Siri. "I don't know where to go. Heck, i fell through
> the
> > hole, i didn't find another way. So who's the well-experienced scout
> here?
> > Hm, Andre? Maybe you can lead us and let your scout talents find a safe
> > path?"
> >
> >
> > > "Age is hard to judge, especially in another Namegiver race. Your
beard
> > > (OOC: I am assuming he has a beard... no description has surfaced that
> I
> > > know of - hint, hint!) would have marked you as an Elder in the
> village, I
> > > grew up. But then again, I suppose you count me as a child." Illyana
> > > shrugs, not really concerned with being considered a child. "It is not
> the
> > > years but the wisdom, that makes the Elders the leaders of a village.
> You
> > > have a point in saying that we should not scrapple over insect bites.
> I'm
> > > just wondering why you consider the use of karma rituals part of my
> > > emotional life?"
> > >
> > > She looks him straight in the eye, standing taller and prouder than
> ever.
> > > "If the argument had started over the fact that I ..." Her voice
> falters
> > > for a few seconds, but then she continues calmly. "If the argument had
> > been
> > > about Astran and myself, then I suppose you could consider it
> emotional.
> > > But karma rituals are not emotional issues. They are life and death
> issues
> > > to most Adepts. The difference between life and death, that is." For
> once
> > > the flamboyant and temperamental swordmaster is calm, unemotional and
> > > absolutely centered. She might as well have been about to deal a
> deathblow
> > > to an opponent, but her face is drained of all emotions. "I take it
you
> > > agree with T'sunami that karma rituals attract the attention of
> Horrors?
> > > Must be a Warrior thing. Never have heard of it myself before having
it
> > > thrown in my face just before. And since my first teacher was none
> other
> > > than Illyadrin Sworddancer, whom I am also proud to call my
> grandfather, I
> > > am quite sure he would have told me about it, if such a risk existed."
> > >
> > > Illyana turns to look at all still in the room, one by one. "But I do
> > > apologize to you all for loosing my temper with T'sunami. Insults were
> > > uncalled for and I shall apologize to his face as soon as I have the
> right
> > > opportunity." Somehow the calmness of her being belies the
youthfulness
> of
> > > her face. A core of steel, flexible yet unbreaking, is showing
> underneath
> > > the fiery temper and the quicksilver tongue. "Now let's move on.
> > > Disagreements are better suited for the inside of an alehouse, for
> sure,
> > > than for the depths of Parlainth. And yes, Horrors do feel on
emotions.
> > > Especially the emotions associated with disagreement. Friendship and
> love,
> > > on the other hand, has never fed a Horror."
> > >
> > > Illyana reaches out for Astrans hand and squeezes it quickly. Then she
> > > smiles and goes over to hug Lyra and Siri. "So let's concentrate on
> those
> > > emotions. To starve off the Horrors." Her last words are almost lost
in
> > the
> > > red tangle of Siris hair. But the calmness has not left her voice and
> her
> > > stride when walking towards the two other girls was confident and
> > > purposeful.
> > >
> > >
> > > *** OOC: Illyadrin Sworddancer was a hero of some renown (must have
> been
> > at
> > > least legendary rank 1, but was most likely more) who fought Horrors
in
> > > Parlainth most of his adult life. I am sure he should be known to most
> > > interested in Parlainth who have Heroes and Legends as knowledge
> skills,
> > > but you'll have to refer to Doug for a ruling :) ***
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Lars [SMTP:grinder0815_at_gmx.net]
> > > Sent: 29. december 2003 23:53
> > > To: parlainth_at_teaparty.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Parlainth] PBeM 1.2 Morning Comes Even in Dark Places
> > >
> > > "No need to call me 'master Dwarf'" Grendahl smiles, "i'm not that
old.
> > But
> > > i know when it's time to calm down. And i don't like it when tension
> rise
> > > high only because of someone's emotional life. Guess we should be very
> > > careful now as my shouts may have led some unwanted guests into our
> > > direction." He takes his axe into his hand.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Illyana walks back into the room side by side with Astran. She seems
> > > > preoccupied with sinister thoughts. Perhaps she is contemplating 7
> ways
> > > to
> > > > fry a T'skrang before lunch? No, somehow it seems she has almost
> > > forgotten
> > > > T'sunami, until Grendahl shouts. Slowly she turns towards the dwarf,
> as
> > > if
> > > > seeing him for the first time.
> > > >
> > > > "My apologies, master Dwarf. I too just want to leave this place.
> Sooner
> > > > rather than later. So let's go see if T'sunami has found a way out."
> She
> > > > smiles, but the smile is weak.
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Lars [SMTP:grinder0815_at_gmx.net]
> > > > Sent: 29. december 2003 18:05
> > > > To: parlainth_at_teaparty.net
> > > > Subject: Re: [Parlainth] PBeM 1.2 Morning Comes Even in Dark Places
> > > >
> > > > Grendahl listens as Illyana and T'sunami discuss something
> unimportant
> > > > topic
> > > > about Karma and Raw Magic. He watches the woman leaving the room
> after
> > > the
> > > > discussion ends and Astran following her. He sighs.
> > > > 'Illyana is a good fighter, but she's how old? Sixteen she said i
> guess.
> > > > She
> > > > really has to relax a little bit more.'
> > > > After Astran and Illyana are back, Siri starts another discussion
> with
> > > the
> > > > T'Skrang. Grendahl sighs again. Surprisingly Nightwind takes the
word
> > and
> > > > defends Siri. Grendahl shakes his head. 'We're on our second day at
> > > > Parlainth and everybodys emotional life seems the heat up.
> > > > "Hey boys and girls!" he shouts, looking to Siri, Illyana and
Astran.
> > > "Can
> > > > we discuss all those later, please? Shut up, everyone! You're
talking
> > > shit,
> > > > only to impress others. That really sucks. I just want out of here,
> so
> > we
> > > > may have the chance to discuss all that shit later in a tavern,
> alright?
> > > > The
> > > > next one who's saying 'you're an asshole' or something else has to
> face
> > > me,
> > > > ok?"
> > > >
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