Posted by heh on February 16, 2000 at 23:50:14:

In Reply to: Wilberg, Twist...and an Oath to the Empire posted by Melibersa on February 16, 2000 at 20:09:08:

> Sitting in the Mage Bar of Galadon, I was witness (and small participant) to an interesting conversation.

> ............................................

> Wilberg says 'I do believe that I'm turning evil.'

> You say 'Why's that, Wilberg?'

> Wilberg says 'Because I feel like killing everyone.'

> You snicker softly.

> You say 'Don't even think of it...I do not want to destroy you...'
> Wilberg falls down laughing.

> Wilberg says 'Not towards you.'

> Wilberg says 'Towards the ragers, sylvans, and every other fool whose afraid to f
> ight.'

> You say 'Aye.'

> You say 'You are welcome in the Citadel, if you wish to Oath yourself.'

> Wilberg says 'I am considering it.'

> Twist uncloaks its presence.

> Twist says 'I'm not afraid to fight.'

> Twist raises an eyebrow at Wilberg's weird actions.

> Wilberg says 'I know you aren't.'

> You say 'Greetings M'Lord.'

> <802hp 1060m 831mv> who sphere
> [60 Lich IMP] (PK) [MASTER] Twist the God of Magic
> [ H-Elf ] Isgrimnur the Conjurer
> [ Arial ] [EMPIRE] Kiara the Apprentice Summoner
> [ Human ] Svenden the Scribe of Magic
> [ Elf ] Dallevian the Student of Lightning
> [ Lich ] (PK) Viscrinth the Hero of the Undead, Lord Adept of Necromancy
> [ Gnome ] Draynen the Scholar of Magic
> * D-Elf * (PK) [EMPIRE] Melibersa the Heroine of Alteration

> Wilberg nods at Twist.

> Twist says 'Melibersa, you may want to reconsider that offer.'

> Twist says 'a mage with no mana isn't worth much, is he?'

> Wilberg smirks at Twist's saying.

> Wilberg says 'Whats mana?'

> Wilberg says 'Oh mental strength.'

> Wilberg bonks himself and grimaces in pain.

> Twist says 'let me show you.'

> You say 'He would still be a willing body to fight our Battles.'

> Twist says 'if you really want to see it.'

> Wilberg says 'I just don't understand it Twist.'

> Twist says 'do you want to see some mana at work, Wilberg?'

> Wilberg says 'I honestly don't.'

> Twist eats a Tome of Knowledge.

> Wilberg says 'Not particually.'

> Pure mana stops glowing.
> Twist stops using pure mana.
> Wilberg says 'I know what it can do.'

> Twist says 'very well then.'

> Twist says 'for the record'

> Twist says 'it wasn't even me who tossed you'

> Twist says 'I made note of some events this eve'
> Wilberg says 'Can you tell me where I went wrong?'

> Twist says 'and was ready to boot you'

> Twist says 'and noticed it'd already been done'

> Twist chuckles politely.

> Wilberg says 'The ragers need to Perish totally from this land if the tower is tr
> uely going to be safe.'

> Twist says 'I'd bet even Melibersa could tell you where you went wrong, Wilberg'

> Twist says 'perhaps I should blame Kudzurian partially.'

> Twist says 'or the Lord Adepts'

> Twist says 'for not making it clear'

> Wilberg says 'Don't blame them, blame me.'

> Twist says 'BattleRagers are to be pitied'

> Twist says 'they are fools'

> Twist says 'blind to the wonder of magic'

> Wilberg chuckles politely.

> Twist says 'they believe we betrayed them'

> Wilberg says 'That they are.'

> You say 'That they are...'

> Twist says 'so they fight for what they see as a just cause'

> Twist shrugs helplessly.

> Twist says 'they will not listen'

> Twist says 'so sometimes, it is necessary to put them in their place'

> You say 'They also fight a losing Battle...a foolish one.'

> Wilberg says 'So beat it into their thick skull I say'

> Twist says 'an unfortunate fact of life'

> Twist says 'you do not understand the way of a Master'

> Twist says 'we seek to resolve conflicts without violence'

> Twist says 'you...do not.'

> Twist cloaks its presence and disappears.
> ..........

>
> Wilberg says 'I must decide on what to do with my life now.'
> You say 'What do you think you'll do? It is foolish to walk these lands a lost s
> oul.'

> You tell Wilberg 'Have you lost your ability to cast spells?'

> Wilberg tells you 'Yes, I have no mental energy.'

> You tell Wilberg 'A cruel , angry Lord, he is.'

> Wilberg tells you 'Aye, very angry.'

> You say 'You have nothing to lose by Oathing yourself to our Cause.'
> You say 'And gain our protection.'

> You say 'THe protection you lost by leaving the Tower.'

> <806hp 1202m 831mv> Wilberg says 'I know.'

> You say 'Follow me, Wilberg, and meet your fate.'

> Wilberg says 'Aye, it is time.'
> Wilberg stands up.

> Wilberg now follows you.

> You begin laying down the preparations for a blood oath by Wilberg.

> You finish the blood oath of Wilberg. All that is left are the words.

> <806hp 1082m 831mv> You say 'This is quite a responsibility you're taking on Wilberg. Repeat after m
> e...'

>
> <806hp 1112m 831mv> oul, my life for the Empire.
> You say 'My heart, my soul, my life for the Empire.'

> Wilberg says 'My heart, my soul, my life for the Empire.'
> The blood oath is finalized.

> You say 'You have made a wise decision Wilberg.'

> Wilberg bows before you.

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