FINAL TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

FINAL TRIAL

[The doors at the other end of the city do not open for the Titled. However, whatever is going on in there still brings forth bright lights from within, and ultimately, it is to the steps of the entrance that everyone is drawn to. It's not the most formal setting for figuring out the truth of the matter before them.

Eric's brought the snacks, at least.

The Dragonborn sits at the top of the stairs, looking down as everyone congregates.]

...Having this key...I am certain I can open the door with little difficulty. But before I do we must make certain we know and understand exactly what we will be facing. What we are facing. These people...they are doing something and we must ensure we can somehow stop it.


[The end is near. The objectives of this quest are simple:

Who is the Mastermind? What is going on in this world? And...of course...why did the Mastermind want to kill 15 strangers?

Good luck, Titled.]

Comments

[carnageandclass]

Because that seems to be the only reason to getting what they want apparently. That sounds logical.

[Oh look, Linkara has rubbed off on her a little.]

But does the Keening have enough power to destroy a Tower now? And if not, is there a way to put power into it?

[carries_war]

...Because, people are scared. It's in human nature to fear what they can't control or understand, and to hate what they fear. Most people don't take it past avoiding what scares them, but some people become so obsessed that they have to either tame it...or destroy it.

[intercessing]

I don't know. I don't believe it does, certainly not by itself. It can, with the right conditions, cause people to disappear, but to were, I don't know.

[carnageandclass]

Conditions...

[Think think think]

Such as artifacts?

[intercessing]

Using Kragenac's tools seem to make people disappear. Possibly forever.

[carnageandclass]

Hmm, it doesn't make sense. I never have been the type to try and piece things together but this sounds strange. Why would anyone use tools that would make someone disappear if the people in question are already gone?

[It sounds too weird!]

[bythewaves]

Alexis what of the words on the wall?

[intercessing]

The language of the dragons. It was created by those who served the dragons, years ago.

[bythewaves]

[ A wry smile ]

Well, they say you are the Dragonborn, no? Relevant here, do you think?

[intercessing]

I know. Let me try and recall them again.

[Ah. Here is the paper.]

I can understand the language...

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor brightens ]

Is it important to this situation?

[intercessing]

...I think it might be.

[They close their eyes, and look at the paper. Its a but slow, but they do their best to translate.]

THIS IS THE THROAT OF THE WORLD
WHERE THE LAST DRAGONBORN AND PHANTOMS SEE THE WORLD DESTROYER'S TRIUMPH
DUE TO THE END OF TIME. TO THEM OUR SORROWFUL BLESSINGS
AND TO NIRN, UNBOUND IN TIME

[carries_war]

Is that...supposed to be some kind of prophecy?

[intercessing]

...It was written long before us. Normally they aren't, but...this one sounds like it.

[How many Last Dragonborns are there anyways]

1/2

[carries_war]

[You'd think only one.]

Then...we're prophecized to lose?

[His voice shakes, before he remembers Nephilim's words. Just one of many possible futures...]

[carries_war]

[He shakes his head and his voice turns firm again.]

No! Every glimpse of the future I've seen before now could be prevented by human actions! I don't care if U-DO himself told me this world destroyer would win, we're going to stop it!

[bythewaves]

Peace. [ Maglor touches Junior's arm gently ]

It does not necessarily mean that. Prophecies, I have found, are often both surprisingly literal, at times, as well as deliberately obtuse. The Last Dragonborn is clearly Alexis here, but we do not know if we are the Phantoms, or not. There are others here before us, and others still remaining. It is possible that this is something that happened already and we are witness to the aftermath.

[carries_war]

"The World-Ender's triumph" seems pretty clear to me. I don't care if it already happened, or if it's supposed to happen after we leave. I don't like the sound of it.

[bythewaves]

I did not say you had to like it! [ Gentle amusement in his voice ]

Nor that you should not fight. Prophecies have a way of fulfilling themselves irregardless, but what matters is what you chose to do - those choices remain yours. There is a reason my folk speak of life as the Long Defeat and yet fight evil at every turn!

But you are letting your anger hold you, and believe me, no one ever makes good choices that way. So. Peace. Calm yourself, and look again. What can we do now?