[HQ Ignorance] Re : Scene 128: The Wizard of Puppetland

[lev at mimesisrpg.com]

> Azhur cleared his throat and spoke to Rikku with the double objective to
> calm the Godlearner and to be heard by the Wizard.
> - "This is here a civilized place. The protection of the messengers must
> be made clear and non-negotiable by both parties, not only by custom right
> but also by pure logic. If not, none of the parties will be able to parley
> because the parties will be unable to trust the words of the threatened
> messengers as they'll always be suspected to try to save their lives
> instead of delivering the true contend of their messages... Make this
> point clear first or nothing will be said and the messengers will die
> without having exposed the reason of their presence. For them dying before
> or after having delivered a message makes no difference on the long term.
> Torture will perhaps extort the first message but won't conduct the
> conversation between the parties.  Both parties are on a stalemate, our
> coming is their only chance to change the status of the situation..."

"You speak well, messenger", the Wizard rasps. "Perhaps you have carried
many messages before to dangerous places. I will admit that in the past
some messengers have joined my forces, although perhaps not entirely of
their own volition. Nevertheless, you have pleased me already with your
recognition of my civilised home. Please, be seated."

The wizard waves his hand and from the dark corners of the hall several
chairs and tables walk to where the the rump Fellowship is located. They
are dilapidated, but still comfortable and cushioned. Cups a bottle of
rice-wine and and a plate fruits and sweet-meats float through the air to
the table. Finally, a scroll and writing instrument.

The Wizard looks at the awed party. "Please, be seated..", he repeats.
"Then I will hear you story".


>
> Azhur then lowered his voice and addressed only to Rikku:
> - "Remember, we are on the Heroplane, Puppetland is a representation of
> Kralorela and the Wizard isn't your brother but merely his echo here. By
> studying this figure and its weaknesses, you may learn something from your
> brother, something you may find useful later in front of his true-self...
> Stay cool and keep your eyes open. We need your brain if we want to
> survive and escape this cursed place..."
>
>
> Loran
>
>
>
>
>
>>________________________________
>> De : "lev at mimesisrpg.com" <lev at mimesisrpg.com>
>>À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
>>Envoyé le : Mercredi 15 février 2012 12h36
>>Objet : Re: [HQ Ignorance] Scene 128: The Wizard of Puppetland
>>
>>> On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 4:10 PM, <lev at mimesisrpg.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> [OOC: So, the attempt to freeze him failed? Am I reading that right?]
>>>
>>
>>You couldn't even contact his mind, or even see his spirit.
>>
>>> [OOC: Oooooo, interesting :) Yes, I will alter course]
>>>
>>> After Rikku ignites his blade, the response from The Wizard finally
>>> sinks
>>> in through his rage. He pauses half-way to the throne. Rikku doesn't
>>> sense
>>> lies coming from this creature. Perhaps it is not his brother. Given
>>> this
>>> strange place, perhaps it is an illusion.
>>>
>>> However, that face....argh.....the rage burns inside him again. Rikku
>>> runs
>>> towards The Wizard but stops just short holding his flaming weapon
>>> threateningly towards the creatures face, "WHO ARE YOU?! If you are not
>>> my
>>> brother in some shape or form, then I recommend you change your face
>>> unless
>>> you want to lose it!"
>>
>>The corpse-being hisses back, "Brave words, you who might become a toad.
>>You should know quite well who I am. I am the Wizard of Puppetland, and
>>the face I carry is a gift from the Maker. It is my destiny to rule this
>>place, once the General is defeated."
>>
>>The corpse-like wizard stands and floats down from the dais to be level
>>with the Fellowship.
>>
>>"I am not a proud man, there is no need for me to be so. You bring the
>>banner of my enemy, so I presume there is parley to be had. You solved
>> the
>>riddle at the gate, and at the entrance to my tower, so you are not
>>complete fools, or at least some of you have decorum and intellect."
>>
>>"You also carry a banner I am not familiar with, which is a rare event.
>> It
>>seems that it has great magics within it. And you are clearly
>>strangers..."
>>
>>"So ... amuse me with your words. After all, my guards", he motions
>> behind
>>the party, where a score of howling spirits are still be found, ".. will
>>enjoy liberating your souls."
>>
>>
>>
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