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NarBloodwolf

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"If only it were so simple Caelidorus. The only way that I have been able to find other exiles is by luck. Also, due to the fact that even in exile watchers work on research, sometimes they are too focused on their work to seek out others. Another point that would prove your idea difficult is that I am the only one who knows that a watcher could fall into insanity. Most lose their minds before they even realize it. Also my people believe that since we are based around magic and logic that our minds are impervious to such things like insanity. But from what I have seen with other exiles........they were wrong. So, it is not that they don't want to find other exiles.........they just think that they can live without interaction with other beings and that they will maintain their minds." said Rhen. "But like I said......my chances of slipping into insanity are slim. As long as I have interaction for an extended period of time I will be fine, even if it is half of a day."

31-Mar-2012 04:12:13

Darlantan

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<I don't really see how they could be allied with them, either. From what I've heard from Forlirn, the True Ones sound as if they're insane creatures that try to kill any living being that strays even an inch within their reach. To reason with things like that... well, I'd expect you'd have to be just as insane, though I do suppose that's possible. Though I guess you're right that we're just speculating about it. We really have no way of knowing until we actually journey to the ruins.>
"If you had seen what I saw that day... Well, I think you'd know why the thought of possible survivors did not even cross my mind," Forlirn said with a heavy sigh. "Besides, survivor or not I am still an exile. Any other survivors would have likely seen me as such, which would not have ended well for me."
"I suppose that would be quite difficult to solve, then," Caelidorus replied, frowning slightly in consideration. "Since it's difficult to solve a problem when one isn't aware of it. Though I suppose in your case it's more of an annoyance than a problem, since you won't be going insane anytime soon."
((I apologize for my recent inactivity. I'm quite busy with schoolwork at the moment, making it difficult to post regularly.))

03-Apr-2012 13:43:46

Basileus257

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<Hmm... In that case, that would mean the civilization that built those ruins would have been utterly insane as well. But that makes no sense. If the whole civilzation was insane then it should not have lasted very long. Is it possible that these people could have somehow discovered about the abyss and accidently unleashed the true ones when performing some sort of ritual? That is also a possibility. Though I suppose it doesn't explain why the place is still filled with the energy of the abyss. I still wonder why I never heard about these ruins until now though. You would think someone would have run into them by now...>
"Now that makes no sense to me. Your clan has just been obliterated and any survivors would still try to kill you? I mean, in my opinion, that is the time where you put aside differences and focus on rebuilding. There's no point in killing an exile from a dead clan." Matt said.
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

03-Apr-2012 18:48:38

NarBloodwolf

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"You would be right in that case. For it is an annoyance. But my chances of slipping into insanity are slim to none because of you and the others. You are voices with minds to go along with them. You have your own feelings and your own opinions. That is one thing that has kept me from falling into insanity." said Rhen. "I suppose I have kept you from your exploration of this place long enough. I will be fine until morning."

06-Apr-2012 21:55:42

Darlantan

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<I personally think it's the result of the Seekers. They've clearly demonstrated that they have significant control over the flow of information in Neuva, so I don't think it would be particularly difficult for them to prevent the existence of this ruins from becoming common knowledge. After all, if anybody discovered them, it is likely only a very small number of people. It would be easy to hide the discovery of a few, and if any turn out to be persistent... well, I doubt many would question the disappearance on somebody known for exploring dangerous, uncharted lands.>
"Hmph, most would see it as killing the dragon responsible," Forlirn said, entering a spacious, unremarkable chamber. "Only a handful of them actually saw that Morlim was the one to utter the Name. I'd expect the rest to assume that it had been me to summon the True Ones. If they found me alive, it would simply give them more evidence to believe it was me."
Caelidorus nodded lightly, slowly proceeding toward one of the passages leading away from the room.
"I shall proceed, then. I wish you luck with your research."

07-Apr-2012 04:11:48

Basileus257

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<That could be the reason I suppose. I just find it odd that they could literally prevent entire civilizations from being discovered. If someone went up north and found the ruins and then returned, how could they stop them from talking about the discovery? Is it even all that important for them to stop people from discovering the ruins? What would their discovery do to them? I don't know. It just seems odd to go to all this effort to stop the ruins from becoming common knowledge.>
"Good point Forlirn. I suppose I can see them viewing it as just killing the one responsible for destroying their clan. It is still a shame that this clan was destroyed though. From the appearance of this citadel of yours, it was quite impressive back in the day." Matt said.
((Perhaps we should timeskip to the morning))
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

07-Apr-2012 22:52:30

Darlantan

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<If a few people have heard of the ruins from some sort of explorer, I doubt it would mean much. Unless there's some sort of widespread acknowledgement of their existence, they'd be nothing more than a rumor than an actual fact. But how important it is to keep the knowledge a secret... well, I'd guess whatever is in the ruins would explain why that would be important. Or perhaps I'm wrong and they simply haven't been discovered by humanity. This place is hardly hospitable, so I don't see why anybody would expect there to be an entire civilization lost here.>
"I don't know about impressiveness, but we numbered in the thousands," Forlirn replied, slowly laying down against one of the stone walls. "They'd probably be quite interested in you if they were still here today, since most of them had never even seen a human before. I imagine there'd be a few dozen hatchlings watching you with wide eyes right now if they were, possibly from behind the legs of their caretakers for the day..."
((If there are no objections, I'll do so with the next post.))

11-Apr-2012 03:27:14

NarBloodwolf

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"Thank you my friend. But luck has nothing to do with knowledge. But I appreciate the gesture all the same for it will be a long night for me." said Rhen as he returned to his notebook and collection of scales.
Muttering to himself as he work Rhen began the physical examination of the scales he had collected from the ground around the dead dragons that lay in the hall in which he sat. He looked closely at the features trying to find anything of note.
~How I wish I had my tools from my lab to look at this further.~ thought Rhen as he made a few sketches and notes in his journal.

12-Apr-2012 01:49:34

Basileus257

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<Well I think if even one person came back with any sort of proof that a massive civilization had at one point existed this far north, it would attract quite a bit of attention. People would want to know why this civilization was up here and how come they had never heard of it before. Then people who could afford to would come up here to gather relics for show. I guess the idea of it just not having been discovered is equally possible. Like I just said, who in their right mind would build an entire city this far north? Forlirn and his brothers being the exception of course.>
"To me this place is impressive. I was under the impression that dragons could not build anything of note until just recently. The idea that you've actually created an entire underground city of sorts amazes me. And I have to wonder Forlirn, would your people be interested in me in a curious or a hostile sort of way? A common reaction to the unknown is fear of course." Matt said.
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

12-Apr-2012 05:15:04

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