The Divine Forge - IC (Ongoing Campaign)

[Sir Grave]

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Something that doesn't know respect for its prey. It will learn that it is mistaken.

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Wotan nods, leaving it at that.

Briar, you look to the north and notice Spiker and Wotan returning from their trip, each carrying a deer they killed.
You all also notice that the priests and the knights have made a pit and lined the bodies of their fallen in it. Lady Sorra oversees the process, counting her dead.

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Kalim snorts, pushing back the allotted wealth into the gith's hand. Please, it is yours to distribute if you do not likewise want it. Since you are a caretaker of these people, is it not a mother hen's job to ensure her chicks are well-cared for?

Not really. They just needed some pep talk to erase their doubts. Optimism is better than wallowing in despair. It's better to give optimism to make the unfolding events easily accepted. Kalim's explicits a sad smile. I know of the Vassal's well-being. He doesn't have much longer, does he?

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The gith's eyes convey sadness. "...He hides it very well, " he replied. "The last thing he wants is for us to despair on his account. But I know."
He looks away. "He is certain he will die, and lives his final days to protects those who cannot defend themselves," he continued. "Such is the destiny of a hero."

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"If it has indeed erred in taking our measure, it would be most fortuitous." Malvin seems sceptical of the thought, but moves on. "I used to believe power would protect you. Seeing Graves and Namhias, an actual dragon, and indeed, yourself, struggle to solve issues such as these... I'm unsure of what to believe now. Perhaps power only makes more powerful entities want you dead."

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"'Always the bigger fish," Cynric replied. "Yes. Partially what worries me is the nature of our enemy. Whatever it is, it has brought the Vassal to his knees. Tell me, Malvin: do you know what a Vassal of Bahamut is?"

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That sounds like a fine idea. Except for the fact that the squirrels would be about, planning. A word about the Warforged though, I've seen him looking at his sword for long moments. It weirds me out sometimes. (OOC:Rurik knows about the squirrell thing)

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Rurik laughed. "Again with th' squirrels, lad..."
He rolled up his schematic. "We better make it to the smithy, then. Tomorrow, the Vassal is organizing suitable escorts to take some of us home. And I need to be off to Sharn."

[Somensjev]

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Briar, you look to the north and notice Spiker and Wotan returning from their trip, each carrying a deer they killed.
You all also notice that the priests and the knights have made a pit and lined the bodies of their fallen in it. Lady Sorra oversees the process, counting her dead.

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"Do you know how may died Máedra? Does it hurt you as it does the master and lady of this fort?"

Briar turns away from the Dragon and towards the pit of dead, and those making it.

"I barely know them, and yet their death pains me. some of them were my Hatháeil, my Battle-Siblings, we joined against a common threat, and forged bonds in the moment of strife, even if they did not realise this."

He seems to consider something for a second.

"Do Dragons have a concept like Battle-Siblings? Sorry if that seems rude, but i have limited knowledge of the ways of Dragons. That's more of an arcane study."

[Sir Grave]

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"Do you know how may died Máedra? Does it hurt you as it does the master and lady of this fort?"

Briar turns away from the Dragon and towards the pit of dead, and those making it.

"I barely know them, and yet their death pains me. some of them were my Hatháeil, my Battle-Siblings, we joined against a common threat, and forged bonds in the moment of strife, even if they did not realise this."

He seems to consider something for a second.

"Do Dragons have a concept like Battle-Siblings? Sorry if that seems rude, but i have limited knowledge of the ways of Dragons. That's more of an arcane study."

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The dragon also looks to the pit. "You could say that the Vassal is my vargach isthasy, or as you say, 'battle brother.' And, for what it's worth, I know the names of each of the ones that gave their lives to protect him, as I stood idle."

[Guard]

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"Beyond the obvious implications of the term, no I don't. I speculate that "vassal" in context of the divine means that he has exchanged obligation for the power to fulfil said obligation. Depending on how much power Bahamut as vested in him, there's a distinct possibility that the deity itself might be affected by Grave's personal problems. I'm hardly an expert in religious matters, however."

[Somensjev]

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The dragon also looks to the pit. "You could say that the Vassal is my vargach isthasy, or as you say, 'battle brother.' And, for what it's worth, I know the names of each of the ones that gave their lives to protect him, as I stood idle."

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"i believe that all intelligent, compassionate creatures, such as humans, and dragons, and even a large number of animals, will feel pain when one that they fought beside dies"

Briar looks at the group on the ground.

"i'm still trying to wrap my head around the mixed feelings people seem to have against the metal-ones, they obviously have emotions, so they're just like all the other beings like you and i, but they seem to get treated with much distrust and suspicion. Do you know why that is máedra? I've heard mention of a war, but i admit to not knowing anything about history.

((just in case you're wondering, other players were talking about the war in passing when i made that listen check))
((and i know nothing about the war, since briar doesn't have an education beyond what his grandmother has taught him))

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i put this in a separate spoiler so you'll hopefully notice it

can i make a listen check to hear what's going down below the Dragon and I? Like the conversations around the pit of bodies, and what keledrath's talking about? (if i'm close enough)

[Vhaidara]

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Spiker looks at Wotan.
So, where do we drop these off?

[czieg]

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"What?" says Oren as he walks with Rurik to the forge, "You must have realized it after that ninja attack squirrel attacked me! They know I'm on to them!" (OOC: when traveling with Rurik's caravan to get to New Cyre, a black squirrel jumped on Oren's face and started clawing him.)

[Yas392]

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The gith's eyes convey sadness. "...He hides it very well, " he replied. "The last thing he wants is for us to despair on his account. But I know."
He looks away. "He is certain he will die, and lives his final days to protects those who cannot defend themselves," he continued. "Such is the destiny of a hero."

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Then, he is a fool. Such vision should not be entrusted upon a crusader whose only fate is wither away. Kalim's eye earlier crestfallen, now burns with fire. Never say die. The word is certain. That is subjective. That is what "he" surmised the fate that befalls "him." Is "he" the last that it is all but finished?

[Sir Grave]

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"What?" says Oren as he walks with Rurik to the forge, "You must have realized it after that ninja attack squirrel attacked me! They know I'm on to them!" (OOC: when traveling with Rurik's caravan to get to New Cyre, a black squirrel jumped on Oren's face and started clawing him.)

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"But Oren, they be... Squirrels. Their brains are th' size of a bean!"

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Then, he is a fool. Such vision should not be entrusted upon a crusader whose only fate is wither away. Kalim's eye earlier crestfallen, now burns with fire. Never say die. The word is certain. That is subjective. That is what "he" surmised the fate that befalls "him." Is "he" the last that it is all but finished?

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Ruz looks at you, puzzled. "Warriors face death every day they fight, Kalim. They deal in it, and they in turn receive it. What man would the Vassal be if he did not prepare for his end?"

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"i believe that all intelligent, compassionate creatures, such as humans, and dragons, and even a large number of animals, will feel pain when one that they fought beside dies"

Briar looks at the group on the ground.

"i'm still trying to wrap my head around the mixed feelings people seem to have against the metal-ones, they obviously have emotions, so they're just like all the other beings like you and i, but they seem to get treated with much distrust and suspicion. Do you know why that is máedra? I've heard mention of a war, but i admit to not knowing anything about history.

((just in case you're wondering, other players were talking about the war in passing when i made that listen check))
((and i know nothing about the war, since briar doesn't have an education beyond what his grandmother has taught him))

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i put this in a separate spoiler so you'll hopefully notice it

can i make a listen check to hear what's going down below the Dragon and I? Like the conversations around the pit of bodies, and what keledrath's talking about? (if i'm close enough)

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All you really hear from the two warforged, namely spiker, conversing about where to put their kills. The people handling the dead are largely silent.

Namhiras growled in pain, slightly. "Had it not been for the Last War, the kovgam arytiss, the metal warriors would not be. They were built not with the intention of raising them as a fellow sentient beings, but to use as weapons against each other. No one suspected they would have, as you say, emotions, or even souls.
Fear is what drives others to hatred of the warforged. Imagine: a sword, given life by it's masters, then to be used as an expendable resource against other mortals, and , finally, sending it free to wander the world?What does a warforged think of this, hmm? Is it confused? Afraid?" The dragon leans closer. "Or perhaps angry that it was used as a slave?"

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"Beyond the obvious implications of the term, no I don't. I speculate that "vassal" in context of the divine means that he has exchanged obligation for the power to fulfil said obligation. Depending on how much power Bahamut as vested in him, there's a distinct possibility that the deity itself might be affected by Grave's personal problems. I'm hardly an expert in religious matters, however."

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"Very good. With a few exceptions, however.
"The Vassal is more than a Paladin. He is a Saint, a living embodiment of what can only be described as 'holy.' No other has been known to exist on this continent.
This is known because of his actions during the Red Hand affair. You've heard of it, haven't you? An entire horde of the Demon Queen's followers marched from the Dragon's Crown, towards the Elissar Vale just west of New Cyre. They sent more than just hobgoblins, however. They utilized giants, undead, aberrant dragonspawn, extraplanars and even the dragons themselves to take the city of Brindol. He, and a group of his companions, managed to fight them off. The Vassal himself slew an infernal dragon.
"What I'm trying to say is... How powerful does our enemy have to be in order to bring Vassal Wyrmslayer to his knees?"

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Spiker looks at Wotan.
So, where do we drop these off?

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"Around the back, and into the courtyard."

[Vhaidara]

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She nods, and heads around back to deliver her catch.

[czieg]

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Squirells are one million minds! If one squirell is the same as one bean that is still a million beans. Besides, they have hidden hubs filled with squirells dedicated to nothing but planning and coordination of their forces. But you must be silent about this, if they knew what I knew, it wouldn't be just one ninja attack squirell, but 50 of them, and their leader, Grandmaster Macadamia!

[Yas392]

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Ruz looks at you, puzzled. "Warriors face death every day they fight, Kalim. They deal in it, and they in turn receive it. What man would the Vassal be if he did not prepare for his end?"

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Kalim counters. Yes, although warriors face death, should there not be other Vassals other than or after him? That is my entire point. Should Sir Grave be defeated, should he not prepare a successor to continue in his stead?

[Guard]

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"Interesting quandery. One would think that to bring the Vassal to his knees, the schemer would have to be at least as powerful as the Vassal himself. There's the possibility that it could be the work of a midling fiend who's managed to gain access to a powerful source of magic, designed to wreak great curses, but it seems an unlikely hope. It seems far more realistic that we are dealing with a powerful scion of Tiamat, as you said of Grave, unique in its kind on the continent. It uses fiends as servants, and wants Grave's servants to enter this place, 'the tomb of the forgotten'. Which we're planning to do." Malvin contemplates this in silence. "I think I understand your point. The forces involved does make this," he indicates to the table where they've both spent hours preparing themselves for the task ahead, "Seem quite the futile excercise in comparison."

[Sir Grave]

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Posting up one for Halberd, for when prehys returns on the 29th. Oren, I'm joining your scene with Halberds in the next post.

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Halberd leans forward excitedly. "You served under Bulwark? What was he like? Do the stories do him justice?"

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Grave smiles. "They don't really. I find that stories never quite tell the whole truth, as they're passed from one ear to another. Truly, Bulwark was more... complicated. Brilliant, wise, compassionate... Yet quick to judge, and, in some cases, to act. He taught me how to wear my armor, how to properly use a blade... We became good friends."

Grave looks towards the tower, where his dragon rests. "...I had... hoped that I would meet him again, before the end... I missed him greatly when he disappeared after the creation of the Treaty."

Halberd ceases hammering, dousing the hot metal in water. He looked to Grave. "You may yet, Vassal. I'll do everything in my power to defeat whatever's causing these problems. Then, when I return, you can share more tales of Bulwark."

Grave laughs. "Then it would seem we have a deal on our hands, Halberd."

Just as Halberd finishes his first blade, two more approach the smithy: Oren, and a dwarf Halberd doesn't know.

[Sir Grave]

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She nods, and heads around back to deliver her catch.

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Wotan stops you just as you all are out of earshot of Briar, who sits in the tree in front of the dragon. "Listen... I trust you. But I don't trust any of your friends. It's best not to talk about what we discussed in the woods with them. Some may oppose you. Even... Halberd is his name, isn't it?"

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Squirells are one million minds! If one squirell is the same as one bean that is still a million beans. Besides, they have hidden hubs filled with squirells dedicated to nothing but planning and coordination of their forces. But you must be silent about this, if they knew what I knew, it wouldn't be just one ninja attack squirell, but 50 of them, and their leader, Grandmaster Macadamia!

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"Grandmaster Macada- Moradin's beard, I give up, lad. Of course the squirrels are about ta' get yeh. I can have a squirrel repellent ready for yeh in the mornin'."
You make it to the courtyard. The Vassal and Halberd are hard at work forging silver swords.

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Kalim counters. Yes, although warriors face death, should there not be other Vassals other than or after him? That is my entire point. Should Sir Grave be defeated, should he not prepare a successor to continue in his stead?

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"The Vassal had no predecessor. He was chosen by the Platinum God himself. That said... If someone were to run the knighthood in his passing, I would say it would be Lady Sorra."

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"Interesting quandery. One would think that to bring the Vassal to his knees, the schemer would have to be at least as powerful as the Vassal himself. There's the possibility that it could be the work of a midling fiend who's managed to gain access to a powerful source of magic, designed to wreak great curses, but it seems an unlikely hope. It seems far more realistic that we are dealing with a powerful scion of Tiamat, as you said of Grave, unique in its kind on the continent. It uses fiends as servants, and wants Grave's servants to enter this place, 'the tomb of the forgotten'. Which we're planning to do." Malvin contemplates this in silence. "I think I understand your point. The forces involved does make this," he indicates to the table where they've both spent hours preparing themselves for the task ahead, "Seem quite the futile excercise in comparison."

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"Now you understand. However, I do not say hope is lost. But we must prepare for the unexpected."

[Vhaidara]

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Wotan stops you just as you all are out of earshot of Briar, who sits in the tree in front of the dragon. "Listen... I trust you. But I don't trust any of your friends. It's best not to talk about what we discussed in the woods with them. Some may oppose you. Even... Halberd is his name, isn't it?"

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She scoffs.
Of course not. They do not understand what must be done. They are simply tools I am choosing to use to help me in my hunt for d'Cannith's blood.

[czieg]

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Thank you very much than. But we should really get on to the point of making silver bullets, as well as testing that new musket design.

[Guard]

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"Indeed. I don't believe I ever asked, are you going to be joining us for the next leg of our journey?"

[Sir Grave]

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She scoffs.
Of course not. They do not understand what must be done. They are simply tools I am choosing to use to help me in my hunt for d'Cannith's blood.

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Wotan's eyes grow bright. "You show promise."
You approach the enterance of the courtyard. Grave and Halberd are hard at work withe the silver. Oren and a dwarf you don't know are headed for the smithy, laughing together.

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Thank you very much than. But we should really get on to the point of making silver bullets, as well as testing that new musket design.

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"Aye, Longshot. Let's talk to th' Vassal."
You approach Grave as he inspects the first of many silver blades. He looks at you. "Rurik. Oren. How can I help?"
Just as he says this, the eastern portcullis rises. In come Spiker and Wotan, each with a slain deer.

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"Indeed. I don't believe I ever asked, are you going to be joining us for the next leg of our journey?"

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Cynric grins. "My dear fellow, I would not pass up the oppertunity to save my Vassal's life for an instant. My talents are yours."

[czieg]

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We were hoping to use your forge to create some silver bullets, along with an experimental new musket design.

[Vhaidara]

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Her eyes twinkle
Of course I do. I still don't know about you.
She heads off to the forest in front of the keep again.

[Guard]

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"Then I am glad to have you along." Malvin surveyed the work he'd done. He had accomplished what he came for. He started packing his materials away. When he reached the scroll he'd left sitting alone on the table, he hesitated. It held no utilitarian value to him whatsoever - indeed taking it along would mean that it would not be at the disposal of the keep's defenders. But then again, if Cynric was right, and that seemed likely, they'd need all the hope they could get. He'd need hope.
He decided to take the scroll along.

[Sir Grave]

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We were hoping to use your forge to create some silver bullets, along with an experimental new musket design.

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"By all means."
Rurik gives you the schematic for the rifle. "Since yeh'll be th' first to use this gun, yeh should be th' one to make it. I'll be working on yer silver ammo."
You all work tirelessly at the forge for hours, even into the night. Oren forges all of the components needed to assemble the rifle. Rurik finishes three sets of ten silver bullets. Oren begins to craft the pieces together using the schematic.
Finally, the weapon begins to take form. It has handling, a brace, a good barrel, and, more importantly, modifications from the last model: Extra ammunition.
Rurik organized five barrels with painted targets on them. "Well, lad. Test it out."

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Her eyes twinkle
Of course I do. I still don't know about you.
She heads off to the forest in front of the keep again.

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Wotan looks after Spiker as she leaves for the hunt again. His eyes gleam. "You'll know me, in time," he says to himself. He then begins to skin the deer.

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"Then I am glad to have you along." Malvin surveyed the work he'd done. He had accomplished what he came for. He started packing his materials away. When he reached the scroll he'd left sitting alone on the table, he hesitated. It held no utilitarian value to him whatsoever - indeed taking it along would mean that it would not be at the disposal of the keep's defenders. But then again, if Cynric was right, and that seemed likely, they'd need all the hope they could get. He'd need hope.
He decided to take the scroll along.

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That night, as you finally rest in your room, you fear to snuff out the light. Whatever torments you in your dreams may come again... especially now. But it doesn't matter. You drift to sleep anyway. And you dream...
The clearing in the forest. The skinned body hanging from the trees. As vivid as you remember... And yet... The eyes of the body move, to look at you. It speaks, but not in Brent's voice...
"Do you truly think you are safe among this pitiful gathering you've joined?" it laughed. "Do you think them friends? They do not accept you. No one will accept you. They will not protect you from me!"

[czieg]

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Oren holds the new musket with reverence, checking it over, adjusting the sights and making other small touches here and there.
It seems ready, let's test this out...
Oren shoulders the new rifle and takes aim at the first of the five barrels.
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Oren stops for a moment, nervous to test the new system before pulling the bolt back...

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OOC: does it work?

[Yas392]

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"The Vassal had no predecessor. He was chosen by the Platinum God himself. That said... If someone were to run the knighthood in his passing, I would say it would be Lady Sorra."

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I am not sure she has the traits. Sir Cynric would be a more worthy candidate. A peace washes over Kalim as he watches his accomplishment with pride for the first time after his mind is mostly occupied by the conversation between him and the gith which is not now as the amount between exchange is thinning.

[Somensjev]

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All you really hear from the two warforged, namely spiker, conversing about where to put their kills. The people handling the dead are largely silent.

Namhiras growled in pain, slightly. "Had it not been for the Last War, the kovgam arytiss, the metal warriors would not be. They were built not with the intention of raising them as a fellow sentient beings, but to use as weapons against each other. No one suspected they would have, as you say, emotions, or even souls.
Fear is what drives others to hatred of the warforged. Imagine: a sword, given life by it's masters, then to be used as an expendable resource against other mortals, and , finally, sending it free to wander the world?What does a warforged think of this, hmm? Is it confused? Afraid?" The dragon leans closer. "Or perhaps angry that it was used as a slave?"

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briar looks down at the pit of bodies "i believe that i should be glad that i did not ask the Metal-ones about this, they may still harbor strong emotions about their creation."
"But, i do not believe that they should be feared, they were used as weapons, tools, but now, they have sentience, thoughts, feelings, morals, we should not fear them for what they were made to do, we should judge them for what they do now that they're free."
"Of course, i am but an inexperienced, uneducated child, i do not expect to sway anyone's feelings of the metal-ones merely with my fancy words"

[Sir Grave]

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Oren holds the new musket with reverence, checking it over, adjusting the sights and making other small touches here and there.
It seems ready, let's test this out...
Oren shoulders the new rifle and takes aim at the first of the five barrels.
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Oren stops for a moment, nervous to test the new system before pulling the bolt back...

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OOC: does it work?

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Your shot hits the target upon the empty barrel, and you try reloading...
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It's ready to fire.

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I am not sure she has the traits. Sir Cynric would be a more worthy candidate. A peace washes over Kalim as he watches his accomplishment with pride for the first time after his mind is mostly occupied by the conversation between him and the gith which is not now as the amount between exchange is thinning.

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Ruz goes deep into thought. You notice Malvin and Cynric exiting the west wing of the fort, from the library.
"Hmm..." He looked in Cynric's general direction. "Sir Cynric... seems troubled, by something. It's not clear what. I can't read him very well."

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briar looks down at the pit of bodies "i believe that i should be glad that i did not ask the Metal-ones about this, they may still harbor strong emotions about their creation."
"But, i do not believe that they should be feared, they were used as weapons, tools, but now, they have sentience, thoughts, feelings, morals, we should not fear them for what they were made to do, we should judge them for what they do now that they're free."
"Of course, i am but an inexperienced, uneducated child, i do not expect to sway anyone's feelings of the metal-ones merely with my fancy words"

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"Even for your youth, you are wise beyond your years, Odad," the dragon smiled. "You... And perhaps your mage... will make excellent advisers for the rest of your 'Mournland Watch.'"

[czieg]

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Oren grins madly as the next shot clicks into place. He pulls the trigger again, then three more times.
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Oren throws back his head laughing, not even caring that the wraps on his face have fallen off. Rurik you crazy, dwarven, lunatic! It works! Hahahahahahahahahahaha...
The gunslinger stops to breath for a minute.
Sir Grave, I believe I said that when I succeeded in making this new musket, I would give a copy of the design to you? Well we have ourselves a new musket! I will make a copy of the schematic as soon as possible. Also, considering that this is the first of it's kind, I believe that 2 things should happen; 1, we need to name it. 2, we need to empower it with magical enchantments.
Oren seems to be almost giddy.

[Yas392]

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Ruz goes deep into thought. You notice Malvin and Cynric exiting the west wing of the fort, from the library.
"Hmm..." He looked in Cynric's general direction. "Sir Cynric... seems troubled, by something. It's not clear what. I can't read him very well."

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Now that you mention it... Kalim cranes his head. It's been nice chattering like this and all but you reminded me an appointment with him which is right about now. Keep up the good work here, okay? He pats the Gith before moving to check on Sir Cynric. What troubles you, noble cleric?

[Sir Grave]

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Oren grins madly as the next shot clicks into place. He pulls the trigger again, then three more times.
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Oren throws back his head laughing, not even caring that the wraps on his face have fallen off. Rurik you crazy, dwarven, lunatic! It works! Hahahahahahahahahahaha...
The gunslinger stops to breath for a minute.
Sir Grave, I believe I said that when I succeeded in making this new musket, I would give a copy of the design to you? Well we have ourselves a new musket! I will make a copy of the schematic as soon as possible. Also, considering that this is the first of it's kind, I believe that 2 things should happen; 1, we need to name it. 2, we need to empower it with magical enchantments.
Oren seems to be almost giddy.

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The Vassal smiles. "It would be an honor, friend Oren. Though I believe the name should fall to the craftsman."
Rurik nudged Oren. "That'd be you, laddy. What'll yeh call it?"

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Now that you mention it... Kalim cranes his head. It's been nice chattering like this and all but you reminded me an appointment with him which is right about now. Keep up the good work here, okay? He pats the Gith before moving to check on Sir Cynric. What troubles you, noble cleric?

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Cynric turns to you, nodding. "Ah, Kaiim. My friend Malvin and I were just finished studying. We had... quite a conversation."
He looks at the crowd. "I say, it's a bit more cheery in here, isn't it?"