NightOfTheWind

The following would take place in the future, when word of the Hierophant's passing had become common knowledge amongst those in common circles. In a place untouchable by mortal hands dwelled a devout narrator. An author with beastly features--dragging the point of an ink-tipped quill across the old pages of a wide and large saga with a primitive, practiced hand. The pages were bound to black and white leather. He sat upon rolling wheels of glittering fog, other books stacked high above him, below him, and at his level. Scrolls sat beside the stacks or hung from the branches of the trees in the forest he resided in. Each tome held a single story-- of people and creatures, of myths or legends, with some crossing into the narrative of the others. They contained accounts of the past, events still being penned, and near-empty volumes reserved for matters yet to transpire. This is what that narrator wrote today: · · ────────────────── ·𖥸· ────────────────── · · "Be safe!" "I will! I'm off, I'm off!" Thus concluded the last exchange between our pilgrim and the Wicker Druid, and as he leapt through the air and traversed towards the northern clouds, where frigid winds stung his pale face, there were thoughts of gratitude to the guide that showed him much. For the Aspen, Nenar as most knew them, would be remembered fondly by most. A reliable teacher to those who sought guidance in dark days, a friend to those who needed it, and most important of all; family that would be mourned for. The trees were not known to cry, yet I myself observed that the wicker trees in the West shed more leaves than usual. It seems trees too, can grieve. ────────────────────────────────────── The narrator's quill stopped after dotting a period with their ink, the tip of their pen hovering over the next space. Slowly setting the quill aside in an old inkpot, choosing to rest for a moment, something within their ancient soul would not allow them to continue. They were an elderly creature, one who had some difficulty lifting themselves away from the cloud upon which they sat. A staff slowly levitated to their grasp as they walked past their desk to look over the cliff's edge, a stick of incense burning quietly at his side. Time passed until the incense had reduced itself to just ash, and there did the narrator quietly lower their head to a clearing in the valley. What did he see in the forest, where there was a single rotting stump? New life had began to grow thanks to its nourishment.

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Please keep in mind that from a narrative perspective, it makes sense that unattunement doesn't require OOC consent. A Druid's job is to protect nature in the name of the aspects. If a Druid was really doing something counter-intuitive to this cause, and was caught for it, do you think the Druid would consent to getting unattuned? In most cases, I do not think so. Imagine making a whole plan, getting a bunch of guys to help you out, and finally getting to the Druid only for them to say 'umm no i don't consent'. So now you have a Druid roaming around doing something that the Aspects would hate. Now if you were the one trying to disconnect them, what would you do? You'd attempt to end their life in the name of the Aspects, correct? Well, that's where it gets complicated. If the attuned Druid PKs, they just go to the Eternal Forest. From a Druid's perspective, someone who has done something worthy of unattunement should never go near the Eternal Forest (the realm where druids go when they die). Just because something is different and looser with their restrictions doesn't mean it's flawed by default. Of course Druid-Unattunement rituals can be improved upon in some areas, all systems on LoTC can. I think that's up to those who know the lore the best (Druid Community) to sort that out though after hopefully reading your input. If you're talking about the instance of disconnection that happened recently (apologies if I'm mistaken on this but the timing lines up), allegedly that disconnection was deserved. I won't speak more of it since it's not my business though, and I don't know a lot about it. I think writing your words like this makes it seem like what happened recently was done 'for no reason', which it wasn't. Moreover, whilst Druids may have the capacity to disconnect each other 'willy-nilly', I don't think I've seen any of them try to do that without a reason that directly ties to their narrative of being a Druid, which again, isn't that a good thing? No matter who you are, what you play, how good of a player you are, if you're suddenly disconnected from your magic (unless it was planned RP) you're more than likely going to have a problem with it. But the question you should be asking is whether or not they deserved it from a nonbiased standpoint. tl;dr LoTC Druid unattunement is fine in my opinion. It can be improved upon, sure, anything on LoTC can I'm sure, but it's not the evil tool some people think it is.

( read this first) OOC NOTE: Pursuing this RP opportunity may heavily change the narrative intent of your character. If you are fine with this, please continue reading. Thank you. [ ! ] A missive has been pinned on the notice boards upon the realm of men. Although there is a chance others may have stumbled upon it somehow in other realms by way of a travelling missive in the wind or word of mouth. KNIGHT SEEKING SQUIRES Greetings to you, esteemed reader, I, sir owen the vigilant, am a knight-errant humbly writing to the people of this great city to announce my search for squires to join me for service and personal training. As a knight duty-bound to keep goodwill in the realm, I seek one with Courage and Heart. To me, a squire will not merely be an apprentice, but rather become an essential part of my journey. my only requirement are that you are of pure soul not tainted by magics---having prior experience in servitude is a bonus. You will be expected to travel often, and your tasks will include but not be limited to: ✦ CARRYING BELONGINGS ✦ UPHOLD A STRICT TRAINING REGIMENT BY YOURS TRULY ✦ REGARD THE TRUTH ✦ BE PROFICIENT IN COOKING/CLEANING i take great pride in my ability to teach others, having taught many great warriors prior in my youth. however, i am not one to take students easily. therefore i ask those interested to solve these riddles (with each being more difficult than the last) and BRING ME THE THREE THINGS you think are the answer: ▻ i carry nothing but speak volumes, i am cold to hold unless you offer me warmth. ▻ my red heads hang high but only on certain days, you'll miss me lest you look my way. you think fondly of me but i am a deadly guest to all but you and yours. ▻ i am a tricky thing and headaches i bring, i do not age but i can still die out. you can't put me in your pocket, but you can still bring me with you. i am currently making my stay in RITTERSBURG, but i will not stay for long, so do your best to solve my riddles three and once you hold the answers, send me a missive and we shall meet in RITTERSBURG. good luck. - SIR OWEN THE VIGILANT - Discord: bldstlk (if u end up sending a bird to me use the qard persona slot lol)

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