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#1 Leo

Posted 26 May 2003 - 01:34 AM

Adrian's origins are known to most of you, the normal tale of Gorion's ward, as seen through a darker, more twisted mirror.

His scribe, Arcalian, is an American of no particular importance. Known for his strange political views and short temper, he has nevertheless somehow made himself at home amongst you more even-tempered scribes. He hails from the eastern coast of the United States, is not quite 30, and is a fan of science fiction.


Uneasy Alliances

I am Adrian. My scribe tells me that you are the primary audience of the history of my life. I am not sure whether to be flattered by my notoriety or insulted by the invasion of my privacy, though my scribe points out that, given my life, notoriety and infamy are something I cannot avoid.

In any event, what I want to know is this. The world arbitrarily labels those who follow their own best interests as "evil," and those who do not as "good" or "neutral." This distinctions are a waste of time as far as I'm concerned, but their use does raise an interesting point. How do "evil" and "good/neutral" people work together without betrayal? How can you keep Korgan or Edwin or Tiax or Sarevok in your party without having them turn against you? What method do you use? Bribery? Manipulation? Force? Some combination of these? Some other approach?

Further, how do those of us that are "evil," in your minds, manage to coordinate our efforts? What prevents members of the Black Network from stabbing each other in the back? How do the Drow and Mind Flayers make truces and keep them for any length of time?

Show me a pact between light and darkness that functions, or between different factions of darkness that likewise works, and most importantly show me how and why this is so.

Of course, what you call "off topic" stories are welcome as always. I enjoy a good tale no matter the subject.

Adrian




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