Karina

I have no complaints with this one. Very good effort. Glad to see the changes made & the brief description at the top. if every lore piece did that, I would be so happy I'd cry. Thank you all for the hard work put into this, I think I'd have gone insane trying to do it.

“Aurea mediocritas” The following was spread far, and wide. Missives placed in places of high traffic, such as taverns and churches. ☀-=-=-=-=-=-⋆⁺₊⋆~❇~⋆⁺₊⋆-=-=-=-=-=-☀ It has come to the attention of the Remnant Lion that examples of a strange metal, known as nyxium, have found its way into the hands of descendants. We urge all individuals in contact with this metal (described as violet, and crystalline) to arrange disposal of the substance. Investigation continues into the origin of its existence, but initial learnings have demonstrated a deep evil contained within it. It seems to be connected to the strange phenomena reported by one ‘Jiangu’lak’ in relation to an otherworldly parasite. It is possible that those holding this substance have been corrupted in a similar manner, and cannot be trusted to maintain free will. Assume anyone that continues to abuse this unusual metal to be contaminated. It has been responsible for at least (2) serious incidents involving cult-like worship. Do not ignore this possible risk. For a greater entity has demonstrated the ability to control the actions of those it has influenced. It is safe to assume the highest level of Celia’norian government have fallen prey to this. The one known as 'Yera' has previously put out publication seeking to purchase, in great deal, this metal. We have attached the original publication below, for those who may be unaware of the risks. Let it be known, they had come to fear this mans word. Rather then attempt to resolve the 'cult within their walls' - they banished him from their lands. Far better that few seek the truth, for the Dark thrives in silence. A separate paper was bound to the missive ☀-=-=-=-=-=-⋆⁺₊⋆~❇~⋆⁺₊⋆-=-=-=-=-=-☀

Somewhere else, a knight was strewn across a medical bed. They had suffered dearly, for their aid of the dragon. It was not just the hags flame that ate at his body, but even that of the draconic. He recalled the heat, the most. The feeling of cursed ice pressing into his back. The pain from the hole in his arm, and the cuts received. Anger, and something bitter, worked in his maw. Chain and plate had fused under the heat, the last memory of a forgotten time reduced to slag. Yet, he knew he would stand at her beck. Her call. To fight alongside his old enemies was the closest thing to purpose he had found. A chance, to strike back against the Dark. Sorrel looked down at his broken form. Awaiting the day he would heal, that he may do onto them five-times what was done to him.

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Lilliandriel scanned over the missive. The Robertine Crusade had been a pivotal point in her life. Fighting alongside Caurost, with many valah. It exposed her to greater cultures, and the knowledge that even human soldiers were dangerous. Her nose scrunched, hearing of the news that land promised was denied. "They helped us come to rid the East of our enemies. It is only fair the young Prince has his share. Let them not forget their promises."

Zar'akal definitely needed some love. Very strange to have them immune to Argentum though, considering it functions as aurum. I don't see a way that makes sense. I also dislike the idea that it requires sacrifices. It's just not good for RP to have to go and kill people, yes they're demons - but what's cooler? Having your blood / mana used to bring forth a daemon and then being cast aside. Or going through all that RP just to be killed and have it not really effect you? We have enough things that require death with Argentum, Necro stuff, etc etc.

An armor-clad knight recalled the grisly scene. The stranger approaching, weapon near drawn. He had been ready to intervene, of course; but far better that it did not end with further bloodshed. A letter was penned to the High Prince, stating that he, or - rather Sorrel - would testify. Caurost had become his home, and this was the least he could do.

It just feel like the point has been beaten to death especially over the last three months. Maybe I'm cynical or jaded but partly due to the fact it is a newer generation of RPers, it's not something we can just push our glasses up on and change overnight. The halfling war stuff (as has been pointed out) is a generally good example of this. Constant OOC toxicity for people effecting their slice of life spaces. The flipside is that the grass is always greener on the other side, right? I've heard from a lot of oldheads that in regards to even the issues you speak of - things were WAY WORSE back in the days. I can't obviously speak to that first-hand, but it's from trusted enough sources I have not been given reason to doubt. Places like Sutica, after all, existed. If administration wanted to crack down on this behavior, they would. We've seen that with the recent metaplay rules and subsequent bans for community leader violations amongst other things. Having come from other RP avenues, despite the issues LOTC has - it is still LEAGUES above most other mediums in these cases. That is to say - I think the doomerposting about it all gets a bit tiring. Yes, there's a newer generation. Yes, the "BG3-ification" of some media is real. But people have been saying that sort of stuff since DnD entered 3rd edition. Things are pretty good right now. I think it's better to enjoy it, rather then beating the same points against the wall.

hmm,, ,, u talk about rep farming being bad and then make a rep farm how curious

The bigger issue is that most people have a very big misunderstanding on HOW aurum works. There have been multiple cases where I've been aurum tested on Sermi (RIP) and they either emote it being a pinprick. Rarely have I ever seen it done to the degree that it is SUPPOSED to be. The only time was actually a rather entertaining interaction in the Holy See where she was aurum tested x6 times and almost passed out from blood loss. I definitely agree on your point with that extra yap. Obviously I started in Haense and my only introduction to magic was because I had people in those circles. Otherwise - I would have been blissfully unaware of a lot of it for a long time. The only thing that touched lore there, when I was a pink tag, was some guy doing meme-quality 40k RP. It is definitely an uphill battle. I think ultimately we're stymied with the fact that bad faith actors will always be bad faith. My mindset with this is to try and limit the opportunities they have for destruction on other rp. It really sucks to build up a plotline only for something to be skewed awry by metagaming / powergaming / etc, etc. I think most of it goes back to 'winning', and the company you keep. As much as I loved my interactions with you, I had a LOT of issues with the rest of the Canon church that made me distance myself from roleplaying around that group. Unfortunately in many such cases, that leads to just creating an echo box that helps no-one. I've been very careful to avoid that - but I have seen it in other communities. Long-term, I think the best solution is definitely to offer Corc some form of progression. Have it start subtle, and then grow more agitated to testing methods when it feels more thematically appropriate. I.E - maybe they don't react to aurum or salt nearly as much until they progress into the next tier of FA/MA/CA/Whatever happens with vampires. It's unfortunate that in most cases, while people do present as good faith; you have to protect yourself from the bad faith actors. Even if it's only in 1 in 20, the impact an individual can have in some cases can ruin months of storyline with very little way to interact with it otherwise. To borrow your term and yap a bit more, another big issue is that so many encounters just end in death. Rarely have I seen instances of characters being given legitimate chances to grow. It's just 'grr darkspawn kill them!'. I recall when @ibleesiantaught some of the Haensers that you can, in fact, push them to give information that might lead you to bigger targets instead of just stabbing them to death. Many people treated it like it was some grand revelation. Lots of points to consider on all sides, for sure. I hope it doesn't read as me rejecting your concerns outright, I've always appreciated your RP and willingness to talk on the matter!

xarkly i appreciate u but 'going into cities full of ppl who wants to kill you' is one thing and metaplay is another. There is a reason people hide their darkspawn MA/FA/CAs, because people meta. All of that good RP doesn't matter if the outcome is predetermined because they know OOCly what you are. When you start with the end, you can always find a way to justify your way to it. Some cities are particularly bad about it. Celia'nor in particular. I recall one time in particular where they came to arrest someone, found no proof, still executed them - and then complained they couldn't snag their grimoire after they killed them. What am I supposed to do against that, exactly? Another time someone walked up behind me, didn't really emote even being there - and I was just speaking with someone - immediately 'found' us when we went to a secondary location. I think it's reasonable to insulate these sort of things (FA/MA/CA) from bad-faith actors. Mori is not saying to make them immune to detection, just to make that detection harder. As for lairs as a safe space; I am unsure if there even IS an active corc lair. I've personally seen how difficult it can be to get one off the ground. Dark CAs are one thing. Fully transformative things that give additional benefits. Corc really isn't that. It's some cool flavor, and a ton of consequence.

Would also help it being weaponized. Metaplay reports with 3 month bans are a powerful way to get rid of people you don't like. With little oversight and near-zero transparency on the process, it's hard to find comfort in any recent verdict. I very much agree with some that it really just seems like a tool to get rid of players the team has deemed 'problematic' or situations like this where it's clearly to help push an OOC agenda.

You put it more succulently then I could. Absolutely agree. Seems like a super fun and flavorful thing to add. The idea of an zar'akal being able to do boons/banes through this opens up so many interesting avenues!!