A Song of Pride and Magic: A Grindelwald Quest (HP/ASOIAF)
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- Tarn-Vedra
[X] Decline. You will owe no debts, real or imagined, nor can you say for certain that his concept of hospitality is the same as your own. You would rather not be locked into some kind of magical contract or a vow you cannot break.
Paradosi
Myrddin
- Location
- VV Cephei
So, did a quick tally and it looks like we've got a legit tie right now(18 to 18).
I'll leave the vote going til tomorrow morning, with a tiebreaker if it's still tied then.
Though, if this is a vote(NetTally doesn't seem to register quotes), then your vote would put Decline ahead by 1, Gunman.
I'll leave the vote going til tomorrow morning, with a tiebreaker if it's still tied then.
Though, if this is a vote(NetTally doesn't seem to register quotes), then your vote would put Decline ahead by 1, Gunman.
- Location
- Asia
[X] Accept. You are tired, weak, famished, that much is obvious by now. Besides, while this 'Last Greenseer' might be plotting some sort of ruse, you expect him to be far more subtle about it, a trick of false hospitality would just disappoint you.
Paradosi
Myrddin
- Location
- VV Cephei
Vote locked.
Quite the close vote this time, but now that the vote's over and the tally's up, might as well clear the air a bit. Some folks were worried Decline would lock out relations with Bloodraven entirely, but really, it's not all that doom and gloom. More that his hospitality would have opened some options(though also limited others). Regardless of whether you accepted or not, he was still going to be interested in you, what little he saw in that brief moment(exactly what will be hinted at in later updates) has got him more curious than he's been in a long long time.
Vote Tally : A Song of Pride and Magic: A Grindelwald Quest (HP/ASOIAF)
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[X] Decline. You will owe no debts, real or imagined, nor can you say for certain that his concept of hospitality is the same as your own. You would rather not be locked into some kind of magical contract or a vow you cannot break.
No. of Votes: 21
Dawiusz
Dmitry
Adref
Orisha91
Potato and Chip
Dark Ness
Artemis1992
Arusuran
Captain Hunt
Deliriousdoodle
EricShin
Eurocorp
GenoDragoon
Leafy503
notmi
Oh I am slain!
R. E. Lee
Random Member
Riggnarock
Shador
vel10
[X] Accept. You are tired, weak, famished, that much is obvious by now. Besides, while this 'Last Greenseer' might be plotting some sort of ruse, you expect him to be far more subtle about it, a trick of false hospitality would just disappoint you.
No. of Votes: 20
Valor
Dirk93
Leanansidhe
Edboy49
Empress 18
Jax
MrMagus
Thelunarwolf
DragonParadox
Edkose
godofsmallthings
lordZeddthedrunk
Neptune
souvikkundu
tarrangar
The Dave
TheBakedBear
Typhon94
Unelemental
veekie
Total No. of Voters: 41
##### NetTally 1.7.4
[X] Decline. You will owe no debts, real or imagined, nor can you say for certain that his concept of hospitality is the same as your own. You would rather not be locked into some kind of magical contract or a vow you cannot break.
No. of Votes: 21
Dawiusz
Dmitry
Adref
Orisha91
Potato and Chip
Dark Ness
Artemis1992
Arusuran
Captain Hunt
Deliriousdoodle
EricShin
Eurocorp
GenoDragoon
Leafy503
notmi
Oh I am slain!
R. E. Lee
Random Member
Riggnarock
Shador
vel10
[X] Accept. You are tired, weak, famished, that much is obvious by now. Besides, while this 'Last Greenseer' might be plotting some sort of ruse, you expect him to be far more subtle about it, a trick of false hospitality would just disappoint you.
No. of Votes: 20
Valor
Dirk93
Leanansidhe
Edboy49
Empress 18
Jax
MrMagus
Thelunarwolf
DragonParadox
Edkose
godofsmallthings
lordZeddthedrunk
Neptune
souvikkundu
tarrangar
The Dave
TheBakedBear
Typhon94
Unelemental
veekie
Total No. of Voters: 41
Quite the close vote this time, but now that the vote's over and the tally's up, might as well clear the air a bit. Some folks were worried Decline would lock out relations with Bloodraven entirely, but really, it's not all that doom and gloom. More that his hospitality would have opened some options(though also limited others). Regardless of whether you accepted or not, he was still going to be interested in you, what little he saw in that brief moment(exactly what will be hinted at in later updates) has got him more curious than he's been in a long long time.
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The Old Gods II
Paradosi
Myrddin
- Location
- VV Cephei
[X] Decline. You will owe no debts, real or imagined, nor can you say for certain that his concept of hospitality is the same as your own. You would rather not be locked into some kind of magical contract or a vow you cannot break.
Hospitality, you know what the word, the concept, means to you. You know well the rules, the limitations, of magical contracts, of oaths and vows both unbreakable and not.
Yet, you do not truly know this Bloodraven, this 'Last Greenseer'. You do not understand his magic, neither its intricacies, nor its limits. Your usual modus operandi in such unfavorable situations likely wouldn't work, not in this place of power not your own.
As such, you've really only one option left. "No." You blame Nurmengard as you sigh and amend that with some actual courtesy. "I thank you for the consideration, though."
His reaction is as underwhelming as ever, as if you've just told him that you like a bit of sauerkraut with your breakfast. "I understand, though if you should ever find yourself in dire straights, know that the offer stands for as long as the Isle still stands," there's a slight tinge of amusement in his tone as he adds, "Yes, I'm well aware of how cryptic that may sound, but to be frank, your arrival to Westeros has come at a most inopportune time, on the eve of events lost in prophecy and more legend than not.
Hah, cryptic's quite the understatement, though it's about on par with what you'd expect from a seer, green or not. "Westeros?" You'd ask about these 'events', but really, you doubt he'd tell you anything of true import.
"A landmass cut in twain by the Wall, that which guards the realms of men, the Seven Kingdoms, from what lies beyond. Which are themselves separated from Essos by the Narrow Sea."
You feel vaguely like you're being recited to an excerpt from some history book, which likely means you're not getting the in-depth version, whatever it may be. Seriously, though. Westeros? Essos? You wonder if there's a Sotheros and perhaps a Norros to complete a sort of quasi-compass.
On that note. "So, what would that make this Isle? Unless I'm incorrectly assuming that it's not all that common for faces to be carved onto trees?" For all you know, it might actually be some manner of rite.
"The Isle of Faces, in the Riverlands. It is a sacred place, for Westeros, for the First Men, for the followers of the Old Gods."
The Old Gods? Wait. Is he truly implying what you think he is? "And are you one of these so called Old Gods?" You tone may be a tad dismissive.
Here his words turn bitter, "Of a sort."
As you move to speak, the illusion around you shifts somewhat, as if thinning. You get the strange feeling of standing in the midst of a thunderous storm or in the eye of a hurricane, when you are suddenly aware of hundreds, no, thousands of presences, though they feel like... remnants? Did you stumble into some kind of Ghost collective? Or worse, Horcruxes? Well, you suppose that line of reasoning is rather silly as this is neither your world, nor the magic you know. Either way, as the moment passes as quickly as it came, you believe you've overstayed your welcome.
You're interrupted yet again. "Before you go, I have a question for you," he continues as if he's asking for the time of day, "What are the Deathly Hallows?"
A few seconds go by as you parse his casual tone with that of the severity of his question. It's your words that are bitter this time, "More than a name, then?" It seems he doesn't know all that much seeing as he's asking you, though you suppose he could be mocking you.
He's no doubt noticed your pensive mood. "You know, I never truly touched upon your memories, what I saw was more of an idea of who you are. These Deathly Hallows are a part of that, among other qualities, some of which are entirely foreign to me."
Is he lying, or is that the truth? Does it even matter?
"So, if you would indulge me?"
What to say?
[] The Truth. A different world, a different life. What are the Hallows to you here, aside from nostalgic memories of false glory and fantasies of power?
[] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
[] A Lie. If the Hallows are indeed a part of 'who you are' then you will endeavor to spin a most convincing story, a most tantalizing tale, but a lie, nonetheless. (DC 15)
[] Nothing. You owe him no answers, no justifications, no real response. Simply go, for you've spent far too much time in this place as it is.
Hospitality, you know what the word, the concept, means to you. You know well the rules, the limitations, of magical contracts, of oaths and vows both unbreakable and not.
Yet, you do not truly know this Bloodraven, this 'Last Greenseer'. You do not understand his magic, neither its intricacies, nor its limits. Your usual modus operandi in such unfavorable situations likely wouldn't work, not in this place of power not your own.
As such, you've really only one option left. "No." You blame Nurmengard as you sigh and amend that with some actual courtesy. "I thank you for the consideration, though."
His reaction is as underwhelming as ever, as if you've just told him that you like a bit of sauerkraut with your breakfast. "I understand, though if you should ever find yourself in dire straights, know that the offer stands for as long as the Isle still stands," there's a slight tinge of amusement in his tone as he adds, "Yes, I'm well aware of how cryptic that may sound, but to be frank, your arrival to Westeros has come at a most inopportune time, on the eve of events lost in prophecy and more legend than not.
Hah, cryptic's quite the understatement, though it's about on par with what you'd expect from a seer, green or not. "Westeros?" You'd ask about these 'events', but really, you doubt he'd tell you anything of true import.
"A landmass cut in twain by the Wall, that which guards the realms of men, the Seven Kingdoms, from what lies beyond. Which are themselves separated from Essos by the Narrow Sea."
You feel vaguely like you're being recited to an excerpt from some history book, which likely means you're not getting the in-depth version, whatever it may be. Seriously, though. Westeros? Essos? You wonder if there's a Sotheros and perhaps a Norros to complete a sort of quasi-compass.
On that note. "So, what would that make this Isle? Unless I'm incorrectly assuming that it's not all that common for faces to be carved onto trees?" For all you know, it might actually be some manner of rite.
"The Isle of Faces, in the Riverlands. It is a sacred place, for Westeros, for the First Men, for the followers of the Old Gods."
The Old Gods? Wait. Is he truly implying what you think he is? "And are you one of these so called Old Gods?" You tone may be a tad dismissive.
Here his words turn bitter, "Of a sort."
As you move to speak, the illusion around you shifts somewhat, as if thinning. You get the strange feeling of standing in the midst of a thunderous storm or in the eye of a hurricane, when you are suddenly aware of hundreds, no, thousands of presences, though they feel like... remnants? Did you stumble into some kind of Ghost collective? Or worse, Horcruxes? Well, you suppose that line of reasoning is rather silly as this is neither your world, nor the magic you know. Either way, as the moment passes as quickly as it came, you believe you've overstayed your welcome.
You're interrupted yet again. "Before you go, I have a question for you," he continues as if he's asking for the time of day, "What are the Deathly Hallows?"
A few seconds go by as you parse his casual tone with that of the severity of his question. It's your words that are bitter this time, "More than a name, then?" It seems he doesn't know all that much seeing as he's asking you, though you suppose he could be mocking you.
He's no doubt noticed your pensive mood. "You know, I never truly touched upon your memories, what I saw was more of an idea of who you are. These Deathly Hallows are a part of that, among other qualities, some of which are entirely foreign to me."
Is he lying, or is that the truth? Does it even matter?
"So, if you would indulge me?"
What to say?
[] The Truth. A different world, a different life. What are the Hallows to you here, aside from nostalgic memories of false glory and fantasies of power?
[] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
[] A Lie. If the Hallows are indeed a part of 'who you are' then you will endeavor to spin a most convincing story, a most tantalizing tale, but a lie, nonetheless. (DC 15)
[] Nothing. You owe him no answers, no justifications, no real response. Simply go, for you've spent far too much time in this place as it is.
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[X] The Truth. A different world, a different life. What are the Hallows to you here, aside from nostalgic memories of false glory and fantasies of power?
- Location
- England
[X] The Truth. A different world, a different life. What are the Hallows to you here, aside from nostalgic memories of false glory and fantasies of power?
Unless he manages to send his birdies to another world and grab them, then find a way out of his tree, I really see no issue in building some trust.
Unless he manages to send his birdies to another world and grab them, then find a way out of his tree, I really see no issue in building some trust.
williams1996
Alba gu bràth
- Location
- Scotland
[] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
Random Member
Gardener of Human Happiness
- Location
- Behind You
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
A 5 on what dice exactly?
A 5 on what dice exactly?
Paradosi
Myrddin
- Location
- VV Cephei
20-sided dice. So DC 25 if it was DC/100.
It'll be the same for pretty much all such rollz in the quest, unless otherwise stated.
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
I dislike lying yet don't want to simple hand someone like Bloodraven so much information even if it seems insignifcant. The danger of revealing too much about the Deathly Hallows and their connection to Grindelwald could be that Bloodraven better guesses the wizards actions and/or understands abit more about his potential. More than likely Grindelwald will perform similar actions as when not locked up and seek out similar magics to the Deathly Hallows which clues in Bloodraven who has superior understanding of the world and can place agents ahead of Grindelwald. Right now Bloodraven does not really understand HP magic yet for him to have confirmation the Hallows were actual objects he can guess Grindelwald can employ abilities similar if not to the same scale.
I dislike lying yet don't want to simple hand someone like Bloodraven so much information even if it seems insignifcant. The danger of revealing too much about the Deathly Hallows and their connection to Grindelwald could be that Bloodraven better guesses the wizards actions and/or understands abit more about his potential. More than likely Grindelwald will perform similar actions as when not locked up and seek out similar magics to the Deathly Hallows which clues in Bloodraven who has superior understanding of the world and can place agents ahead of Grindelwald. Right now Bloodraven does not really understand HP magic yet for him to have confirmation the Hallows were actual objects he can guess Grindelwald can employ abilities similar if not to the same scale.
Halcyon Days
Velothi
- Location
- US
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
- Location
- nz
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)
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- the netherlands
[X] A Half Truth. Tell him of the Tale of Three Brothers, he did ask you to indulge him after all, did he not? Besides, it wouldn't truly be a lie. (DC 5)