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Would it be possible to add a bit of a free-form clause so long as it fits the theme of Azdrazi lore? Think that could be cool too. Otherwise, think it's dope, in agreement with it.

I like the idea and with new Azdrazi lore, it works. But I think that Ascent should allow for variation in transportation for the land-bound Azdrazi who do not have wings. For instance, they can utilize the power of their Drakeshrine to transport themselves in a manner that is consistent with their Soul Stone mechanic instead of wings.

The Elder Azdrazi Alistair considered all the events that transpired in the Underdark. Deep in the bowels of the earth, the warrior had engaged the Dread Knight he was faced with head-to-head. As a nimble woman in armor had suffered the first blow from the animated suit of armor's rancid claymore, Alistair had intervened on her behalf with his greatsword and entered a fierce mele with the creature. To Alistair, this was merely another fight to delay time to preserve the flesh and blood of the less hardy Heralds who had accompanied the Nephilim on their dastard quest to the deep. Alas, as he stepped backwards and allowed the monstrous armor to detonate, he heard a cacophony of voices as the Azdrazi of Tor Praeth lamented their convert's death at the hands of the Mori'quessir marauders. "Drakon!" One voice wailed, as another shouted. "He is dead!" It was rare for the ancient Dragonkin to feel much remorse. Much less when he was not polymorphed into a human shape. The lives of normal people were simply far too short to elicit any sense of sympathy from Alistair on most occasions. Though he was reluctant to take the lives of others, Alistair believed that to lament death was a waste of time - some forces of nature were simply inescapable. But that did not change the lingering feeling of failure that he felt roll through his nerves like a plague beneath his leather skin and his stone heart. For a brief moment, he experienced a human feeling of shame. Not unlike the sensation he had experienced when he lost close friends of his to the trials in Tor Azdraeth. Wasted potential, he lamented. His greatsword Spite whispered to him, "Yet all the same: Inevitable." Alistair moved to help conduct the man's last rites and made a solemn vow to the An Gho, "I shall not let this happen again." How would his species survive if they could not even keep their Whelpings alive? If the man were to die, it should have been to hatch Drakon as a Nephilim. Not becoming some rancid corpse dragged to the surface for funeral rites. The warrior tightened his jaw and then beset his new task without question; but his thoughts lingered on the ally he had failed to save.

for my trans-masc friends, remember, i recommend hitting the gym, playing some basketball, frying some eggs, and then showering in the dark with a beer and lofi beats playing you'll walk out feeling powerful enough to transcend the gender spectrum altogether happy visibility day!

Grisha sat in his office chair with his scuffed black boots kicked up onto his desk. He pondered the fact that he had never caught the Inferi who had troubled the town of Illivira. Bondage, he considered in quiet contemplation. How many have led fleeting lives? Far from the light of Acaelan. Grounding their souls in the Nether. Each torch in his room flickered, the flames glowering at him with a fiery intensity, and intensifying his thoughts. Pity the fool who readily makes decadent peers, he decided. To consort with evil from time to time to maintain peace is no sin. But to readily engage with Iblees and cavort with his servants, now that is irredeemable. The Ferryman flipped a coin and then checked it on the top of his wrist. He saw the glowering bearded face of a Mareno soldier bearing a half-axe. Death, then.

To be clear, the tone of my post is not directed at people posting here, but more so at the people who behave in the way I am describing. I apologize for any confusion!

Not every role-play experience is intended to be pleasurable. If I am playing Baldur's Gate 3 for instance, or Dark Souls 3, there is going to be a moment my character "dies" and respawns. On LoTC, the gravity of consequence is often not applicable whatsoever. My friend Sam killed his enemies multiple times but they never perma killed, and then once they killed him he did - this is not a equal scale for consequence, some people PK and others do not. A consequence of that freedom to keep a persona and not have to re-roll is that sometimes, you will die to competitive people in obscene and unfun ways. When I see the "Game Over" screen in mini-games, I get mad too. Except in this community for some reason, instead of calling hacks, people cry and bemoan the fact they have to face adversity whatsoever. I advise the people who despise bandit rp so much to actual rp consequences and politely communicate with the people they're role-playing with. A lot of the time, if you show an openness for discussion and a willingness to negotiate consequences, other players will respond positively. When both sides act uncharitably, as is characteristic of LoTCers who spend the majority of their own free time with their own proverbial foot in their mouth repeatedly shooting themselves over and over and making the game unfun for everybody, you cannot complain if your enemy does not extend you that charitability themselves. TL;DR It's a video game, you don't always die, soulbinds exist, and if you just chat with people and make the best of a bad situation, you're stoic and cool. If you complain about every little thing, sincerely from the bottom of my heart go **** yourself, you're a loser.

Alexander Montalt sends a letter to his father Sir Philip Montalt to make him aware of the proceedings.

Dissolution of the Okar'tennalar THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FI'HILEIA ENACTED BY THE CROWN OF AMATHINE 12 Amber Cold SA 172 PAR’INDOR (Preamble) As part of our path of renewal, it is necessary to bring administrative consistency to our beloved realm, through the implementation of a more efficient guard force and system of law enforcement with the corresponding objectives of both promoting the security of the Realm and enforcing the laws of the Crown of Amathine. In the pursuit of Fi'Hileia (Common: New Peace), we have entrusted numerous councilors to the position of Lord Commander; but each has not reliably re-established the army - it is to no fault of their own, the truth is the militancy of prior Elven states is not possible for a peace-loving people. Our borders go on unchallenged, the Mali of our world believe in peace, order, and justice. It is for this reason that I, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin’sair of Amathine, pursuant to powers held in trust to the Crown of Amathine by Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166, proclaim the following decree, to be enacted with immediate effect across the realm. INDORII’OEM (Article I). On the establishment of Fi'Hileia The New Peace entails the following actionable steps. - The Crown of Amathine shall dissolve its military the Okar'tennalar in the pursuit of ensuring long-lasting peace, and it shall be replaced by a guard force instead called the Iyu'ihnsil (Silent Spears). - Tilru'sil (Common: Serving Blades) shall be codified. The Talonii of Sylvaeri and aen Sov shall be granted the ability to hold their own standing house guard forces for the protection of their respective seats in Aianëar and Tahn'larueth. - The House Sylvaeri shall be protected by the Aratir, a group of Elven Knights in service to the High Princess Idril Sylvaeri, and destined to defend her inheritors as well. Aurelion Vulnirith is tasked to be the leader of the Aratir. - The House aen Sov shall be defended by the Aethahern (Common: Aether's Blessing). A guard force responsible for defending Tahn'larueth and enforcing the laws of the Crown of Amathine within its boundaries. The Aethahern shall be spearheaded by Meruasul aen Sov. INDORII’NIUT (Article II). The formation of the Iyu'ihnsil The Iyu'ihnsil shall be a temporary military organization established to guard the capital city of Aianëar from bandits and to enforce the Crown of Amathine's laws. Captain Iason shall be appointed the Annilir (Director) of the Iyu'ihnsil, and he shall be tasked with recruiting active guardsmen, performing gate duty, and imposing the verdicts of the Ahrilnir and their subsidiary judges. Pursuant to Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166 Pursuant to Indorii V of the Second Edict of Aianear of 170 Proclaimed and enacted at Tahn’larueth on 12 Amber Cold SA 172 el’laurir Sul Amirsan aen Sov Medin’sair of Amathine