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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 00:16:48
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/introduction rant on
Bookwyrm suggest I write here, so I'm giving it a whirl. Hope he won't be disappointed!
Sorry for lack of a better title, but I suppose it holds weight as most readers of novels and gamers alike, usually associate evil as something impure or wrong. While good, is the embodiment of right and morale.
Drow are ultimately described as evil, while few are good (i,e Drizzt, the Eilistraee faction), but very few drow until recently, show any decency yet still retain a nature that is still considered evil by standard.
Before this turns into a debate rather than an adventure, I will say that Vesz'aun and Xull'rae are no exception to what I wrote above. Anyone is free to give their thoughts and replies.
These excerpts that I will post from time to time will be from actual session logs that we have tracked through the course of our campaign. I will not post entire logs, as some are graphic in nature, or it just may bore readers for their length. Most will be for a laugh, some might make you relate. We shall see!
Vesz'aun will probably post his favorites as well.
Perhaps I will write a bio on Xull'rae, or short story explaining her history but for now I'll keep it to myself.
/introduction rant off
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Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 00:28:16
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One of the funniest moments in the campaign is usually when Vesz'aun is part of the session.
His obsession to Xull'rae is dangerous, but often times all too comical, to where he comes off as an idiot, more than a stalking killer.
We are in NO WAY writers..we are prone to errors in spelling and grammer.
Here is my all time favorite excerpt of him. He has been poisoned and is now seeking an antidote from Xull'rae, but Xull is too low level to cast a spell and has no mundune means to reverse it, so she suggests he go to her rival for a cure....
Why don't you try Chessintra's compound?" Xull'rae asked in a patient tone. "She'd greatly offer you a place to stay..because if YOU asked her it would make her think you were interested in her and that you left me.." She released the spell in complete calm, despite his blabbering.
"Who? Oh, that bimbo. Why would I want to stay there? Sure, she's got a nice set of teats, but her hair is just plain ol' white, I mean, c'mon, YOUR'S is so much more vibrant. And why would I want her to think I like her? And we're together, you and I?" The last query was spoken in an almost dreamy manner.
The female clenched her tiny hands and almost struck him in anger but she took a deep breath and calmed herself. "Then go fondle them..she'll heal you of your poison if you do, cause if she thinks you are interested in her she'll heal you..understand..besides once you get healed, get her drunk and high tail it out of there. As for my hair..don't flatter me I still am not going to bed you..and...together..yes at this moment we are together in the same room.........."
He was seemingly lost in a flighty haze for some long moments as the magic's took effect, and all he could mutter afterward was, "We're together.....Yes, get drunk...bed me....Fondle...."
Xull'rae groaned and through clenched teeth said, "go to Chessintra's compound..I'll meet you there...naked.... so you better hurry cause if you don't get there fast enough I will get bored at leave!" Yes it was ridiculous to say..but the truth of the matter was she was only bluffing..and hoping he'd fall for it in his disgruntled state.
The Bladesinger blinked in more than mild surprise. He once again partially comprehended, his imagination filling in the gaps. "So, you want me to get naked, and meet you at Chessintra's, for a threesome?" Without waiting for an answer, he quickly spun towards the door, fumbling with the metal bar. "I shall not fail in my duties!"
The Drowess blinked and gawked at him, disbelieving his stupidity in translation and just uttered a startled yes in response. Within moments, he was out the door, slamming it off the wall so hard it cracked, the fact he nearly stumbled over a drunken, lounging hobgoblin just outside said door never registering in his mind, various hoots and hollers emitting from him as he pushed his way through the crowded streets beyond. "Outta my way, gimps, I'm on my way to the Seven Heavens!"
Xull'ae once more as she watched him go, before giving way to snickering as she prepared to go to Sshamath that evening. If the male known as Vesz'aun got himself killed on the way to the wench's compound, oh well she'd could always try enticing an elf or two. True elves were so different from the drow but surface dwellers, even arrogant ones could find her attractive, and odd balls like her couldn't be too picky on pawns nowadays. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
Edited by - Xullrae Zauviir on 03 May 2004 00:40:44 |
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 May 2004 : 00:33:23
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Hrm, please don't instantly smite Xull'rae from the wonderful world of Candlekeep if she misses some necessary editing, our campaign is not exactly rated G...or PG for that matter, most of the time. No extreme adult situations or torturing played out overly much in the public eye, but lots of vulgarity and such.
And perhaps I will pull a piece of campaign log or two out to burn in the proverbrial fire as well, just to try and get back at Xull because I'm sure she'll post Vesz'aun's most idiotic moments
One more note, before anyone reads any of this (should say IF anyone reads any of this), Vesz'aun was intended to be the "village idiot" and comic relief when he was created. That hasn't changed overly much over the past three years , though we have given him a time or two in a different, more serious light. Maybe I'll post those sessions to offset whatever Xull posts |
"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 05:30:28
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Well, I'll be interested in hearing more, but you might want to check with Alaundo for rating rules. I'm sure this doesn't break them, but it's on the racy side for Candlekeep. |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:07:33
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We will. Thanks for the interest and imput.
We certainly don't wish to upset anyone, hence in my reluctance in posting anything in the first place. As neither is either clean or kind without a motive.
However if you are specific on what you want to see more of, I'm sure we can provide you with information without any offensiveness. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:12:09
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Well, as the song says, it's a very good place to start.
So, how about telling us who these people are? Where are they from? Where are they going? How did they meet? What have they done?
Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. |
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
28 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:19:46
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Heh, just don't post that recent excerpt with them "professing their feelings", that was way too close to being something the followers of Eilistraee would do Perhaps if you posted the later events of that day as well it would go to show the massive swings of direction that their relationship often takes.
At any rate, that was their very first meeting when we restarted the campaign about a year and a half ago (resorted to that because we lost all the previous year and a half's campaign logs during a double computer crash), and his obsession has turned down darker avenues now.
The final culmination will be some time in coming, we hope, but it will involve him wanting to destroy her rather than have anyone else be with her, of course. Standard issue stuff, for the character type. That he'll lose the battle with Xull'rae is the most likely outcome, so I for one am trying to hold that off for a while. This character does have his fun moments of playing despite the idiocy, after all. |
"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:29:53
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The history how the two met is on Vesz'aun's web page, if you care to read it. In a nutshell though, he saved her from doom and she felt obligated to protect him in turn. Since then it has been a tensious love hate kill relationship between them.
Vesz'aun doesn't need me to explain his character so I'll stop to rambling about my own.
Xull'rae has many secrets, one's I truly do not wish to discuss, in case any from our group join this wonderful board. I will say she seeks to restore her fallen house through the power of Vhaeraun. She's a Masked Traitor, so her life is based on living on the edge, on whether or not her true fauth in betraying Lloth will be discovered.
She now resides in Sshamath, plotting away and dreaming of a better future for drow as a whole.
I think the covers most of her..I..think... |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
Edited by - Xullrae Zauviir on 03 May 2004 06:37:14 |
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
28 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:52:29
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I'm placing a recent posting from our own message boards below, which may give some insight in and of itself on Vesz'aun. This is from a discussion thread where people are free to post their thoughts on the characters, and campaign logs, from an out of character perspective, and it includes a few things I've already gone over, but it should work all the same.
I did a synopsis of my own characters and favorite npcs as well as the other actual player characters, of which the following is a part (it's a tad lengthy, as I'm prone to rambling on forever when I get into a subject I'm familiar with, please bear with me Hrm, I'll have to reinsert smilies too, it seems ):
[ For reference below, Calderis is one of the other characters, and Cogliostro is the main npc that holds it all together ]
Vesz'aun Hrm, Vesz was doomed to a comical relief role from the start. He was created solely as a character Flaw that Xull'rae had taken, Jealous Lover. This being the only intent for him, he was never meant to really amount to anything more than an annoyance. After a time, I decided that I'd use him as my PC in the event that I took a night off and let someone else DM (which I would still like to do on occasion). Because of this, he was fleshed out more fully than the average npc in our game.
When we first started out, with the original and second generation crew for the campaign still in full swing, he was majorly portrayed in his original role as town idiot, doing nothing more than being the butt of everyone's jokes and making everyone laugh of his own accord, though at him and not with him.
Then in the fullness of time, some people started making requests to see him in moments where he wasn't a complete, blabbering idiot. I gave it a whirl every so often, but still he ended up being nothing more than an amusing sideline, as that's what everyone came to expect of him. So, I pretty much gave that up. Again, after some time had passed and some of the original players faded into obscurity, I gave it a whirl, and had a halfway decent shot at showing another side of him, though it wasn't able to be done in group.
In truth, he never really will amount to anything other than amusement whenever Xull'rae is around, so perhaps I'll try to get some more scenes in where she isn't there. Hopefully it can include one or more of the other players, but not holding my breath on that. If left to his own devices, without Xull'rae or Cogliostro (or anyone else of sufficient influence and power over him) keeping him in check, he would gladly kill off most of the others. Or at least do his damndest to try to.
Anyway, less about that and more about the person himself. Vesz'aun (real name being Krenaste) was born a commoner, without much in the way of hope for becoming anything more. But he was a dreamer, always has been and always will be, with aspirations for his future despite no real hopes of attaining much of anything. Despite being forced into a role of petty thievery early in his life, he saw it more as a means to gain the ends (those being his dreams of becoming a great wizard one day) than as a stagnant way of life in which he was stuck. There were other considerations in his life at the time, including plans his family had for him, that forced his hand into other dealings, ones which he eventually broke free from, but not without being scarred emotionally. I will not delve into that part of his history at this time, as its something the character will not discuss with anyone, and has a large part to do with his obsession with Xull'rae (and the females who were the object of such before her, all of which are dead now, of course).
Anywho, despite his anything but noble background, he eventually came to strive for that very thing, but not in a drowic sense of the word. Twisted as his morals and mind may be at times, he wishes to amount to something along the lines of a noble knight of the human realms. True enough, he has no desire to become "good" by any means, but perhaps one could say he wishes to be more lawful and endears himself to a code of honor. And yes, as Calderis points out further down in this thread, he's very much a hopeless romantic. That he reads the equivalent of Harlequin romance novels that Cogliostro brings down from the surface Realms encourages that aspect in him, for good or ill.
When all is said and done, however, despite his best efforts, he is nothing more than a petty thug and oft times social deviant who will resort to any underhanded means to get what he wants and/or to win any given situation.
Despite what others see of him most times, and despite all his various flaws, he is an intelligent and deviously cunning character, and actually far more dangerous than most give him credit for. But because he's never really been given an honest chance to show himself as anything other than an imbecile within the group, this fact shows up more in actual game mechanics far better than in roleplaying aspects. If it came down to dice-rolling, he can take down people significantly above his own level of ability due to the way I've set him up as far as feats, class abilities, and items go. The problem now is getting that point translated into the campaign otherwise. But for now, that's not a matter of primary importance as far as I'm concerned, as he is in essence just another npc, as I've not had many opportunities to use him simply as a player character.
Besides, when it comes down to it, what Vesz'aun does and how his future pans out depends largely on the whims of Xull'rae (and of course Lisa), for he is still and most likely always will be her Flaw moreso than his own entity.
That I recently tried to let him die off and leave the campaign (at least in his current role and status), and Xull'rae/Lisa put a stopper to it, shows that he still has a few things left accomplish and some more plot twists to create as far as that goes
Anyway, sorry the post on Vesz was so random in order and compiling, just the way it came out, and I'm too lazy to rewrite it |
"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 May 2004 : 06:58:16
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Hrm, oh yeah, our primary setting is the city of Sshamath. We wanted to do something other than Menzo, as that had been way overdone already, and to shy away from Lolth dominated drow as well. So we settled on the City of Dark Weavings.
We do use Menzo as a backdrop once in a while, especially since Xull'rae is originally from there and some of the characters still technically reside there.
As for Vesz'aun's birth city, Ched Nasad, we've done next to nothing there so far. We've strayed behind the War of the Spider Queen timeline by a few months for now, as we want to see how the series ends before incorporating any of it, so we could technically still adventure therein if we find a reason to.
Alright, enough babbling incessantly about the chars for now, off to bed |
"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Posted - 03 May 2004 : 11:56:10
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Well met
::raises an eyebrow::
Excellent, Xullrae Zauviir This material is indeed welcome herein, and we would be more than happy to make room in the library for such. As to Bookwyrm's comments.....worry ye not, i'll be sure to inform anyone if any pennings go that little bit too far
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 13:11:07
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Whoa! The Library!? ::gasps in astonishment:: Wow!
Oh great and kind Alaundo, it is a great honor that you think our material meets the standards of your vast library of knowledge here at Candlekeep!
I for one feel special.
If you want to add it, please do.
Admittedly, I don't know the first thing on the procedure, I'm just a common role-player, Vesz'aun knows more about that kind of thing more than I, but he's at work right now.
If you need me for anything I am here.
Thank you for your kindness and generousity. If I hand anything to give you in return, I would. ::thinks on it and then gives him a biiiig hug::
::Runs off to find a log for Vesz'aun to show how mean but cool his character is:: |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 13:47:17
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Hmmm..here's an excerpt to show that Vesz'aun's loyalties do lie with Xull'rae, and what dangerous words in her regard (with or without her being there) can have him react with harmful intent.
In my opinion, he is neither silly or funny here. That Emerald's gotta hurt though! ::winces::
Turning away with yet another frown, Vesz'aun was aware of being only half satisfied that his answer held merit.
Chessintra drifted closer to him, her hands aglow with a healing spell ready, though her touch was soft on his chest, it was also suggestive as warmth pulsed through him as the spell took effect. She let his comments slide with a smile on her lovely features.
Vesz'aun nearly flinched at her touch, but some part of his mind could not argue that the feeling was a pleasurable one. The remainder of his warped mind quenched all such thoughts soon enough though, and a quick, wary glance was offered to her. That twisted mind also took her silence as fact that he was in the right over the whole levitation matter.
Chessintra let her hand drop with a disappointed sigh, disdain in her tone. "You're probably still fawning over HER. I don't see why. She's hideous but then again with your mouth you couldn't get laid if you tried. Pity for you, I guess I'll stop wasting my time. I only like your looks, not your brain anyway!" Anger had etched its way on her beautiful face. Of course the 'her' spoken of, was none other than Xull'rae.
Her entire statement had been absorbed, the slanders aimed directly at himself were forgotten, but with each increasingly stronger beating of his heart, the words about Xull'rae being hideous playing over and over in his mind with increasing volume.
Ebony skin darkened with anger. A slow, deliberately malicious smile crept upon his visage, some other part of his mind deciding to take advantage of the Haste effect he still had active. Being in such close proximity as they were, one of his slender hands shot out and grabbed a hefty handfuls of her flowing, white hair, jerking her around so that her back was now pressed to him, the other hand simultaneously falling to his belt, from which he pulled one of his favorite instruments of assassination: the wire and steel contraption known as a locking garrote.
The moment she had been forced into position, he slipped that garrote around her squirming little head and yanked it tight around her throat. Holding now onto the excess of the garrote wire whilst she struggled in vain, he freed the hand from her hair, and reached quickly to that belt once more, pulling forth a sizable emerald. It only took a heartbeat for him to shove it into the recesses of her low cut dress, stuffing it more or less into the crack of her rear end, where it would take her some time and struggle to reach it, situated as she was. It took even less time for him to utter the activation word, and for the anti-magic spell to take effect. Little visual effect adorned the spell's ministrations, in a few seconds it drained her levitation spell, and all other sorcerous effects, could be felt fading rapidly.
Now it was a simple matter of dangling her from the rock, her own weight being used to cut off her air supply, and any struggle she may offer only adding to the fact he may drop her to her death at any moment.
"Xull...is not...hideous!" His crimson eyes wild with rage and his tone all but screeching.
Caught unaware, Chessintra's first reaction was surprise then fear coupled with pain as the gem stuck in place, lastly, anger as she choked and struggled. She being drow, feelings of dread did not last long. She had managed to kick and scratch at him, trying to get off a spell. Only when the anti magic field took effect did fear set in again, as she fell gasping for air, there was hatred in her eyes as she gurgled to reply, the only word audible was Lloth or something, he thought.
"Now, you will apologize for that statement, or I will add your death to the handful of other priestesses I've exterminated over the decades!" Still speaking through clenched teeth, the muscles of his torso and arms visibly straining with the effort to hold her aloft by the thin piece of wire cord, blood dripping downward as said cord bit into exposed areas of finger flesh, it did not occur to him at the moment that she could not speak.
Chessintra tried to nod, but could not. Her face and eyes were getting more bulged, and her skin getting blacker.
Leaning downward, Vesz'aun pressed his countenance against her own. The warmth of his sweet breath played against her skin, the tone of his voice adding perhaps to the inappropriately timed tingle she felt.
He began his verbal ministrations again by asking, "do you choose to throw your life away out of sheer spite for my flame-hair?" As Chessintra desparatly tried to reply, he pressed on without a care for her pained silence. "Little wonder, you arrogant bitches can never pull off the total subjugation of the Underdark."
Now it occurred to him that she was attempting to nod. Smiling again with malice and triumph, he crept back up to one knee, and gave one last yank on that supple yet stout wire, perhaps hoping in some part that her neck would snap. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 14:00:17
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So I do not have to apologize in every post, I will restate in this stand alone post that our logs, even edited versions are full of spelling mistakes and grammical errors.
Vesz'aun and I are aware of these shortcomings and hope to improve as we go along. Regardless of this, we hope that readers will still enjoy these tidbits. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 16:19:03
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Indeed, these stories are extremely humerous, and I myself, as well as many other scribes, I'm sure, would like to read more... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun "Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 18:08:43
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Why thank you Shadowlord. Your encouragenent is refreshing. Maybe it's time I show some of Xull'rae now.
The question is, with or without Vesz'an present?
The first excerpt had them together, but I dunno. Hard to decide. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 21:15:20
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Indeed, you have posted some of Xullrae's exploits at my website, however, its up to you to post them here... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun "Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 22:24:19
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That would also be up to the rest of your player's on your board, unless you mean the long "flashback" I posted there?
Either way, one will show her sympathy for male treatment, while the flashback will show her intentions and doubts in being in Vhaeraun's church.
Perhaps Xull'rae is going soft and gentle?
In all honesty, I have no clear ending to Xull'rae set. My point in her creation was to show a female side to a FR pantheon that was drow but not dominated by Lloth yet at the same time would revolt against the call of Eilistraee.
Her alignment is nuetral evil, but many folks who have gamed with me, questions that alignment. Vesz'aun (also my DM) disagrees and has said out of all alignments that fits her best.
We both agree that alignments are hard to tag.
Maybe the more tidbits I give, the more feedback I'll get on how people perceive her nature.
I certainly do not want her classified as good, but neither was she designed to be a killing machine with no emotion. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 23:21:56
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Perhaps Chaotic Neutral would be more fitting? I agree it is hard to pin on alignments or even choosing one to follow through with it.
I am enjoying your posts so far I know this is bad but I love to read about the sexual tension that occurs in a situation like the drow race where one gender is clearly dominant. I just find it very interesting is all Especially when coupled with the fact that your character worships Vhaeraun who considders both genders equal. |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2004 : 01:12:56
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She may tread the path of Chaotic Neutral one day, she is certainly headed in that direction, but every time she heads away from herself, something or someone snaps her back. The underlying drow defense mechanism is to kill, doesn't matter the reason, it's still accepted and therefore an evil act.
I still have to filter through some logs to show aspects of Xull'rae and get back to Alaundo, about submissions to the library.
Thanks to all who have taken an interest, I do so love deep discussion.
Sexual tension is laced throughout our campaign.
To give some background to Xull and Vesz, they had not coupled in the 10 years they've known each other until just recently. Which now has opened many dangerous doorways and put Vesz'aun in overdrive for what is "his" and what is acceptable to his standards. While Xull'rae abides this to experiment on his emotions and the thing called Love, in her own twisted way.
Can't post anything to that effect yet, as I've not broken the logs in actual story format yet.
Let me respond to the kind head moderator, and see what excerpts of Xull'rae I can scrounge up for you all! |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
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Posted - 04 May 2004 : 01:36:01
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Hm, some actual interest here, eh? Cool
Heh, it suprises me, yes.
I think I'll go scrounge through some logs before hitting the sack, and try to find some tidbits to show Xull's darker, colder side as well.
There are tons of snippets to show various aspects of their relationship, if that is to be the core theme behind these discussions. Lots of other stuff too, of course.
If its humor you want, that we have in abundance, albeit in miniscule moments strewn throughout the campaign's history.
There are about 90 current campaign logs right now, with additional partial logs laying about as well, but Xull has only been able to edit and place into story form about 26 of them so far (lotta work involved in doing that, s'why I pawn it off on her ). I'll concede to help edit some of the raw session logs though, if it'll help, lots of the better stuff in there
You may want to send Alaundo a link to the story site, Xull, and let him browse it over if he wishes. I emphasise browse, as a good amount of the beginning is "fluff" generated only to get introductions of some of the characters into the campaign underway. Well, point him in the right direction for the Log download zip file for that matter, which contains all ( or at least most ) of the logs in raw, unedited form. Very hard to read those, sadly, as color and differing fonts and such which help delineate one character from another during gameplay do not carry over in the transition from chat room to log.
Anywho, thanks to those who have shown interest, for as Xull already mentioned, its nice to partake in such discussions with others. *nods for emphasis and leaves with a smile*
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"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2004 : 04:29:48
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Well I couldn't find a better place to show Xull'rae's attitude, then take most of our first log and post it here.
It's not the full log, but it is the majority of it, re-edited until I hear from the "head" what is acceptable.
A note: Cogliostro is arrogant, hardly anyone likes him. Yes Ves'zan got the inspiration for the name from Spawn.
Xull'rae stopped once she was within the chamber, taking note of her new found surroundings, her stance said she preferred to stand and the shake of the hood declined the drink. The voice the came within the confines of the piwafwi was hard toned but soft and dusky in melody with a richness that belied the drowic accent as she spoke undercommon "Just state the business' deal, I have no want to be idle with just senseless talk, I have better things to do Rivven."
Casually taking the bottle to hand, Cogliostro proceeded to empty a small amount of its contents into one of the glasses, quirking a single, salt-and-pepper brow in her direction as he listened, his free hand scratching idly at the neat trimming of hair upon his chin. A nod was offered to her as the bottle was set down. "I was told you would be spirited, though I had not expected quite so much bluntness. Very well," A slight pause as he quaffs down the contents of his glass, then he continues. "I take it that your superiors had not offered you much information about our...arrangement."
"They never do, that's what being a superior is about I'm guessing," her tone changed to irritation though not entirely directed at him.
"I also take it said superiors may not like you very well. Ah, this will be quite the frustrating endeavor for us both, I fear." Finishing the contents of his glass, he proceeds to refill it. "Ah well, there will be plenty of time to rectify our situation, and perhaps learn to tolerate one another."
"Pharaun likes no one that he feels threatened by," Xull'rae replied.
"Hm, I had gotten the impression that he liked no one at all. At any rate, I will fill you in on specifics if I must."
Xull'rae cut him off before he could say more. "As for tolerance I have little but what I have will be given if it means I and my deity's church is the one to benefit from the arrangement."
Mm, no worries there," replied the bald man, "your church benefits well from this arrangement. If you are wise enough, you will benefit personally as well, as time goes on." The shrouded woman gave a shrug as if it mattered not if he explained, knowing full well she was stuck with him and this deal.
"Now, you are to serve me and my endeavors to the full extent of your abilities, as time allows. It goes without saying that any tasks that your church would ask of you come first. And what business you must needs take care of in order to keep your ruse going at your other temple. Other than that, you are at my disposal. Your personal matters come dead last. Serve me well and ably, and perhaps I will allow for more leeway."
Within the hood, anger flashed across her dark face, but she knew he could not see it and with some effort made her voice conversational. "So sit on my bum, making things completely difficult for you, to where you pull out your remaining hairs, that’s my job. Gotcha, I will do to them to the full extent of my abilities as requested."
A sour frown is offered to the drowess, and she smiled at being able to return the barb 'ere the human refills and summarily empties his glass once more, in a quick manner. When finished, his large form rises from the table, inadvertently towering over her diminutive form. "Yes, this will indeed be a most interesting ‘partnership’..... You have one Ride until you are to report for duty. Unless you have some means of instant transport, I would not tarry long in this city 'ere departing for Sshamath," Cogliostro’s tone was serious and matter of fact.
"I'd watch how you choose words. Things like serve and partnerships are terrible phrases that could be misunderstood." The small woman craned her neck to look at him. She stood not even to his chest as her exotic amber eyes gazed at him with sharp intent. Her face more exposed now, and the sharp planes of her features showed undoubted drow hatred mixed with its dark beauty of a young woman who was indeed spirited and whose pert mouth showed a frown that was visible but could be mistaken as a pout at the delicate way her lips were shaped. Undaunted, his own oak-brown gaze locked with hers for a moment, then a forcibly polite, thin-lipped, humor-tinged smile crept upon his ageless visage. "Ah yes, the perfect picture of drow beauty and arrogance you are. Dark tidings to you, drowses," with that said, he turned away dismissing her, fully aware he was exposing himself to her possible depredations. Parting the beaded doorway, intent on leaving.
Xull'rae debated on trying attacking him now, for she was rash when her temper flared, but she did not elevate to priesthood so young by being stupid, she would know her enemy before she struck. Both of them would live this night. As the human left, he could still feel the hatred of her eyes upon him.
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Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2004 : 20:31:33
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Seeing as it's been a few days, and I've not posted anything, I've decided to show why I do not greet folks in character in Candlekeep. Aside from the above excerpt with Cogliostro, here is one with one of her own faithful greeting her at the Tower of Masked Mage in Sshamath:
Xull'rae was stepping out of her room now, dressed all in black, down to her boots. Her mask was around her neck for now, exposing her face and its exotic features. Pretty to most if they looked past eyes that were amber colored instead of red, and coppery hair instead of white, which was pulled up into a neat bun. The white streak added a contrast to it and perhaps a bit of vibrancy as well. Her tiny skilled hands were lacing her shirt to conceal an ample bosom as she moved forward.
Horock walked into the main entryway of the tower. As he walked back in, he saw one female drow, her mask off, looking around the tower, as if looking for something or someone. Instantly, he was afraid, not knowing what he should do, if it was part of the death mark on him or not. But, he couldn't help by being curious as to why a female drow would be here, in the tower of Vhaeraun. Maybe she was a masked traitor, he did not know. He decided after a moment of reluctance to go up and introduce himself, saying, "good afternoon milady. My name is Horock. What may I ask is yours?" He hoped she wouldn't take offense, as he could tell she was powerful by the way she simply carried herself, graceful, confident, and purposeful.
The cloaked figure of the Malaugrym was somewhere in the vicinity, turning one of the many corners to find himself in the main hallway. As usual his cowl was tugged low over his face, hiding a majority of his features save the chiseled lower half, and while in darkness, kept his drow disguise in check, those deep crimson orbs burrowed through burning like coal. He caught a glimpse of the meeting off in the distance and decided to stand his ground, a hint of smile twitching at the corner of tiers, moving close enough to hear, yet that was all.
The drowess stopped as soon as she heard a voice, obviously speaking to her as he seemed to be looking at her and not many others were around. She raised a copper colored brow at his "politeness" or stupidity, she didn't know which. The gaze she gave him was penetrating, boring into him, accessing him where he stood before she frowned slightly. Her pert mouth showing her irritance if nothing else. "New to the Tower?" Her tone was casual but he could tell she would not answer until he did first.
Deep in thought, Horock stood there for a minute, wondering why she had not just answered his question. However, he knew it would be better to just answer, so he replied, "yes, I am new to the tower, though not to Vhaeraun's faith. I am in hiding from some people that want to kill me for, shall we say, doing some adverse things to their people. I don't think they should be, what I am to say about a death mark? So, being a priest, I was brought in here to help protect me." He waited for her reply, now sure she was angry at him for being so quick tongued, so he tried to look as meek as possible.
There wasn't much else for Sszordrin, the disguised malaugrym to do, aside from standing off in the distance, casually glancing around like as he too, were new to the temple, while truthfully standing around to pick up on their conversation. He was nosy in some aspects, but also knew that the more information one had, the better of they'd be in the future, a lesson well learned in his past.
Having a temper was a terrible flaw for one so small with great beauty to match, but Xull'rae reigned it in and sighed in exasperation sensing they were being eavesdropped on and thought it best to correct the "youngin'" since he was of the faith and it was her duty to protect her own. "Name is Xull'rae, and first off don't refer to our God as Vhaeraun unless it's an outsider. Here at the Temple he's usually known as The Masked Lord or the Shadow as a few names. Second do not ever blurt everything about yourself unless you trust me and everyone that overhears us right now. Remember this is a 'thieves den' and as followers of the Masked One, backstabbing is a virtue here. Third, don't ever use that polite goody goody addressing crap anymore, if you do I'll kill you, thinking you're a paladin in disguise got it?"
I'm much nicer than Xull'rae, though I'm sure Vesz'aun's mun would question that! |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 00:26:23
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That is soo funny! |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 01:06:29
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Vesz'aun and I thought so too, but the player that plays Horock didn't think so at the time. Thinks Xull is a mouthy wench.
Have to find the log where he "threatens her".
The tension in the room between the characters was mighty thick... |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 02:09:06
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Here it is:
Horock and Drazoul has just been told there whole life is a lie and have been made for one purpose. That purpose though will most likely kill them..Horock is not pleased.
When Bloodhorn was ignored, he gave a sign and shook his head a bit. He looked on to the human for a long moment and the smiled slightly, "and just what do they do now? Hmm? What do you want them to say or do? Shall they cower in fear or go looking for the problem? You have a plan or ya wouldn't have said anything in the first place. I've yet to see ya without some kind of plan. What is it, so I can prepare at least because.. ya always send me on your damned missions." The more he spoke the more irritated he sounded and by the last sentence he was not smiling at all.
"Yes human I must agree with Bloodhorn what is your plan or next move? Asked Drazoul.
"A plan?" Cogliostro looked and sounded confused, as if the idea baffled him. This time he finds some odd humor in the situation, and releases a short chuckle, more an ironically amused bark than anything.
Xull'rae spoke up. "His plan is to use us like he has been," she did not ask it, her tone blunt.
"All I wanted to do was present each of you with the tale, and let you glean what answers you could from it." Cogliostro looked abashed when Xull'rae stated the obvious and for a flickering moment thought that she had read his mind, but no she was just keenly perceptive. She was becoming a very good resource, but at the same time a dangerous one which he was counting on. "Hmph, yes, that too." He reluctantly added in a bit more gruffly then he intended.
"You mean you have not idea what you want us to do after giving us this information? You may have signed our death warrents!" Horock all but shouted in outrage and shock.
The response from Xull'rae was snapping disgust. "Stop sniveling! Wimp!"
A slight shrug is offered to Horock, from Cogliostro as a soft frown settled upon his olive-hued visage. "And that would mean what to me? You are employees of a sort, so you are tools. Tools are to be used. If one should break, you simply go get another." He knew he sounded cold and did not care. It was the truth, however much he disliked it.
Drazoul shot Xull'rae a thunderous look for her comment on his companion, but his anger was directed at Cogliostro though his voice was cold calm. "If you have no plan human then I'm afraid I must then take things into my own hands. It's not so good finding out everything about me is a lie."
Bloodhorn waited for the majority to say their piece before he chuckled some more and shrugged again. "As you wish. Though I think you're full of it, as most times human"
Xull'rae met Drazoul's stare. Amber colored eyes gazed beyond the hood, and they were pure ice. "What do you feel must be done? You shouldn't rely on him to give you direction."
The more Cogliostro studied Xull'rae and her personality the more he liked her. Dangerous indeed but he smiled agreement and said. "Thank you."
Bloodhorn smirked upon hearing Cogliostro's comment. "Ahhh the old tool bit."
The bald mage let his irritation slip in responding to the Githyanki "You stand to gain the most, Saer Bloodhorn, so you should be content."
Bloodhorn shook his head, getting another bottle to drink from and shrugged as if what the human said didn't really change his mind. "If it were up to me, I'd take was 'mine' and head back to my traveling. But since thats not possible can we at least kill something... soon?" The last part was muttered.
Horock glares at Xull'rae from across the room. Somewhat over his rage over the situation and her words, his voice sounded steady at least when he spoke them though it was a low growl "I can understand all of that! But, at this time, I have nothing more to say to you. I need to figure out what the nine hells is true in my life and what was not." He gave her a warning look for emphasis as he added in lower and colder tones. "You can go ahead and snicker if you want, I don't expect any sympathy from you. Perhaps, if situations were reversed, you would feel a bit nervous, eh?"
Xull'rae shook her head ruefully at the dog who was trying to become a wolf. "A revelation! Bravo. You may live a lil longer with that insight. Maybe." Her tone was dry as she nodded to him, partially agreeing to no sympathy.
But Horock didn't stop, he pushed right on, his anger rising. "Oh, but wait, what I am thinking? You are my Jabress so I must treat you with as much respect as I want, but know this. Everything I know is almost certainly a lie, and I don't like it. So, stop baiting me before I get really angry."
Xull'rae sounded amused as she responded, "and what will you do if you get angry little boy?" Despite the truth that Xull'rae was younger than Horock did not matter as her tone faded to certainty. "You are sad. Nervous no. Death is a part of life. As for me I give all for my deity. My life is in the hands of a higher power, if that power sees fit that I die, I will, not without a fight but I will without fear."
Cogliostro sighed and shook his head. Horock always seemed to take things the wrong way and then his temper flared, while Xull'rae was stating truth as she saw it. Horock had a lot to learn and catch up on if he was to remain in the red heads care. "And right now, you two should prepare. In silence I hope." Referring to Xull'rae and Horock. "Faith not enough to bind you together?"
Drazoul spoke up before either could reply his words coming out in a haste. "Jabress I must agree with your observation," he then spoke again in yuan-ti to Horock, giving him a pointed look. "We must first find out about that drowess. Not arguing with that one. Then from there we shall plot our course we shall use who ever can help and dispose of whoever is in our way."
As soon as Horock had said his words he immediately wished he could take them back. He sat back, fuming, he needed to calm down, and Drazoul was helping a little.
Despite his anger though he felt a sudden chill as Xull'rae calmly replied in a tone so soft, so self assured, he wish he could cringe, but he stayed steady amazingly. "Have you forgotten who you serve? she asked, "if so I can dispatch of you quickly enough. Not here upon the request of the human but you should know never to threaten me. Our God is very prone to backstab and grudges..do keep that in mind." As she continued however he frowned uncertainly as truth seared at his mind more than her promise of death. "Life handed you a raw deal get over it and grow some hard bullocks! You poor sorry excuse for a drow. If it's a battle you want, fine. Bring it on! But some advice to you, don't sleep anymore, because I take threats as something real and as the order to guard you is still in effect well I all I have to say is you got snippy, and well underling that you are, needed to be taught respect. The dogma can be worked around and if not I'll happily take the consequences of any punishment dealt on behalf of your death. I will live with the knowledge that I culled a weak link from the faithful." |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Veszaun Auvryath
Acolyte
28 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 02:28:06
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quote: Originally posted by Xullrae Zauviir
I'm much nicer than Xull'rae, though I'm sure Vesz'aun's mun would question that!
In the interest of maintaining a relative peace in the household tonight, I'll refrain from commenting on that one
Besides, how evil one is compared to the other largely depends on how much chocolate I've offered up on any given day |
"You scoff at the notion of a drow Bladesinger? My, my. How very foolish of you to believe that the Ilythiiri did not possess the secrets of the Bladesong in ages long past. A select few of us have carried a twisted rendition of the 'Song down through the generations. Now, bearing that in mind, will you wipe that ridiculous look of incredulity from your face, or must the keen edge of my blade do it for you?"
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 02:33:27
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He means chocolate, AND telling me I'm beautiful |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 07:22:06
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Yes you sure could cut the tension with a knife with that last post
You two are soo cute, may I ask if you are married?
I'm about to move to be near my girlfriend(future wife ) I'm hoping I'll be able to get her interesting in role-play, online not just in the bedroom |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Xullrae Zauviir
Acolyte
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 17:36:40
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Nope not married..engaged. Another 13 months to go. |
Live spelled backwards is evil. Doesn't that mean that there is a measure of evil in everyone? Perhaps it was the god's hidden joke, but why are you scoffing that I admit I'm evil? At least I'm not slaughtering innocents and saying it's good and right. No matter how you look at it, it's still murder and therefore evil. Deep down, you are no better than I am. The only difference is that I may lie to others, but not to myself! ~Xull'rae Zauviir |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2004 : 17:56:46
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Well congratulations! Are you going to have a Forgotten Realms themed wedding? hehe
Don't worry the time will pass by quickly I'm sure |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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