Posted by Samsil on December 22, 1999 at 01:10:32:
In Reply to: Battle of the Minds posted by Zix on December 21, 1999 at 23:54:26:
> Yet another "dark" vs "light" argument... Kinda cool, IMHO. > P.S. Yes, *I* know what braided circlets do. My drow didn't. > > Samsil gallantly tips its hat. > You say 'I would speak to you...' > Samsil says 'greetings' > You nod. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'You are a servant of the dawn, hmm?' > Samsil says 'indeed' > You say 'Perhaps you could fill me in on a few details?' > Samsil says 'I shall do my best' > Samsil smiles happily. > You say 'My first question would be: What do the servants actually do?' > Samsil says 'We instill faith in the light to all' > Samsil says 'and Strengthen hope in all we can' > You say 'Is this... Gratifying, then?' > Samsil says 'gratifying?' > Samsil says 'at times' > Samsil says 'but I do not look for Gratitude' > (ME) smiles slightly. > You say 'What do you look for?' > Samsil says 'well, Helping others brings joy to my heart' > Samsil says 'teaching them does aswell' > Samsil is here. > Samsil says 'ten fold infact' > Samsil looks at you. > (ME) taps her teeth. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'Teaching and helping.' > Samsil says 'If I can bring one to realize the good within them, or benifit of my ways, then I am happy' > Samsil says 'extremly so' > Samsil smiles happily. > You say 'The "good" within them?' > Samsil nods. > Samsil says 'there is light within us all' > Samsil says 'some chose to hide this light, or cover it with dark deeds' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'So I've heard. My question, what use is it?' > Quelvruxx has arrived. > > Quelvruxx looks at Samsil. > Quelvruxx smiles happily. > Samsil says 'the kindness you show to others returns to you, often greater than that given' > Quelvruxx says 'Indeed it does.' > Samsil says 'greetings Quegzegar' ***hehehe*** > You hear something's death cry. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'err Quelvruxx' > Samsil smiles happily. > Quelvruxx nods. > Samsil closes its eyes with a look of concentration for a moment. > You say 'What does kindness have to do with the light?' > Quelvruxx leaves north. > Samsil says 'people of the dark, are often fear kindness' > You say 'People of the dark take advantage of kindness, if that is what you mean.' > Samsil says 'indeed' > Samsil says 'or, they shy from it' > Samsil says 'thinking it a sign of weakness' > You say 'But what is kindness? How does a kindness help any?' > You say 'You say it helps you by giving you joy.' > Samsil says 'indeed' > You say 'Does it not only weaken the one receiving it?' > Samsil says 'well, if ye are overbearing in your giving, it can hurt the one reciving, yes' > Samsil says 'which is why I prefer to teach others' > Samsil closes its eyes and hums for an instant. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Ragged and weather-worn, a haggard man shuffles by you, almost dismissable as any of the > Samsil is using: > You say 'Are all servants of the dawn... Sexless?' > Samsil chuckles politely. > Samsil says 'certainly not' > Samsil says 'my circlets make me so' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'I would remove them, but they seem cursed' > You nod. > Samsil looks at itself. > You say 'The worst curse of all, then.' > Samsil chuckles politely. > Samsil says 'indeed, tis not something I wish on others..' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'There are ways of receiving happiness beyond teaching, and I teach them to others when I can...' > Samsil says 'indeed there are countless ways to receive happiness' > Samsil says 'what do you find joy in?' > You say 'I find joy in the worship of my Mistress, and the bringing of those around me to her altar.' > Samsil says 'whom is your Mistress?' > You say 'I also find joy in the practice of her craft.' > You say 'Ashtora'Ultrin, Daughter of the Third Tier.' > Samsil says 'I am not Farmiliar with her' > You say 'She is the Ruler of the Six Keepers. I am a follower of the first Keeper, Koa'Khan Llath'Velara the Seductress of Light and Dark' > You say 'Although I am afraid I have had little time for pleasure lately.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > (ME) sighs. > You say 'You people seem so caught up in wars and battles, unable to experience your desires.' > Samsil says 'following your path does not give you pleasure?' > Samsil says 'bah, I am a man of peace' > Samsil says 'not once have I held a tool of war' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > (ME) taps her teeth. > You say 'I'll admit that not all fight, but you still wage a war of sorts.' > Samsil says 'perhaps, but don't we all in some form or another?' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'I suppose.' > Samsil says 'as ironic as it sounds, I wage war on violence and suffering' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'How would you know peace without violence or suffering?' > Samsil says 'peace is not the opposite of Violence' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'its the absences of Violence' > Samsil says 'I would still know peace with no violence' > Samsil says 'I may not know it as peace, but as a way of life, but I would still know it' > (ME) taps her teeth. > You say 'Let me ask you this: why are the servants good?' > Samsil says 'depends whom you ask' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'if you ask why I think they are, It would be because they fight suffering' > Samsil says 'we promote kindness and faith in the light' > Samsil says 'and we frown upon violence' > You say 'I am of the dark, and I promote no suffering...' > Samsil says 'who says you are of the dark?' > Samsil says 'what do you promote?' > You say 'I promote the Six Essences of Ashtora: Lust, Anger, Beauty, Chaos, Vanity, and Greed.' > You say 'My order follows lust.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'what do you lust for?' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'You, until I got a nasty surprise.' > (ME) mutters something about braided circlets. > Samsil says 'nasty?' > Samsil says 'how so?' > (ME) sighs. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'Have you never experienced the true joy of a fulfilled desire?' > Samsil says 'indeed I have' > You say 'The elves call us evil, talking of dark rituals and evil orgies.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil says 'people fear what they don't understand' > (ME) taps her teeth. > You nod. > You say 'They would not be so quick to condemn it if they had experienced it themselves.' > Samsil says 'experience what?' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil slowly removes the bandages from his hands, cringing slightly > Samsil pours some water upon his hands, cleaning them. > Samsil slowly wraps his hands in new bandages with trained skill. > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'The true pleasure of the darkness - one that requires no outside influences.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You shrug. > Samsil says 'I am not sure I follow..' > > > > > > > > You say 'Ah well. Perhaps one of the light may experience the same, but I doubt it.' > Samsil says 'what does one do to experience it?' > (ME) smiles slightly. > You say 'If you wish to truly experience it, you must attend the Solstice. The next one occurs in two years, on the 31st of the Month of Ancient Darkness.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > Samsil closes its eyes and hums for an instant. > Samsil says 'and what happens during these Solstice's?' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'You would most likely have sex with me, or perhaps one of the Koa'Khin themselves. It is different in the Solstice.' > Samsil raises an eyebrow. > You sigh. > You say 'I fear I must leave.' > Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands. > You say 'I sense that at least you are willing to hear about other things.' > Samsil says 'well, was nice speaking with you' > You say 'Maybe we will speak again.' > You nod. > Samsil says 'indeed' > > > > You raise an eyebrow at the notion. > You say 'Same to you.' > Samsil bows deeply. > You nod.
> Dawn healer vs. drow shaman - I know, I took my name out, mostly because
> I don't want everyone knowing my wacked-out religion. Besides, the other
> guy looks good in this log anyway, so quit complaining.
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> Samsil looks at you.
> The healer says 'You aren't allowed in there!'
> useless scoundrels that roam these lands. His hands are wrapped in rough cloth, serving as gloves
> of some sort. Both scraps seem to be encrusted with a dull-red stain at its center. Small encrusted
> veins of red speak of repeated bleedings, as if his hands held wounds that never healed.
> Yet his eyes tell of otherwise, steady and full of life, like rich blue pinpoints in a sea of troubles.
> His face lends itself to this remarkable contradiction, unmarred and unsullied, kept to the finest of
> perfection. Though bent in figure, he nevertheless exudes some curious warmness, a comforting
> calm that is so unlike the other scoundrels that would rob a man at a moment's notice. Almost as
> if an angel of peace had placed his righteous hands upon his forehead and bid him bring hope to
> the downtrodden..
> Samsil, a sexless human, is in perfect health.
> (Glowing) a bright ball of light
> a small garnet ring
> a silvery ring
> (Glowing) a braided circlet of dusty red crystal
> (Glowing) a braided circlet of dusty red crystal
> an embroidered robe
> some leather travelling boots
> a pair of earthen gloves
> some black leather sleeves
> a chameleon poncho
> a wide bronze belt
> an intricately detailed gold bracelet
> an intricately detailed gold bracelet
> Cherileus yells 'Help! I am being attacked by an eagle!' ***hehehe***
> Samsil adjusts the bandages on his hands.
> Cherileus yells 'Help! I am being attacked by an eagle!'
> Cebony yells 'stop'
> Cherileus yells 'Help! I am being attacked by an eagle!'
> Cebony yells 'stop'
> Cherileus yells 'Help! I am being attacked by an eagle!'
> Samsil says 'be well (ME)'
> Samsil closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
> Samsil closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
> Samsil stretches out its hand and places it upon your head.
> You feel righteous.
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