The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: Nameless sighed, but handed over the Oath Rod. "It's not being a channeler that makes the Oath Rod cut your life in half, it's the way the oaths work. If you still want to try, fine. But you don't need to. Rue trusts you, mostly." "What about the oaths shortens your lifespan?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NameIess Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "What about the oaths shortens your lifespan?" "They bind your soul. That has consequences." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨιτιsτηεΒέsτ Male Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "What about the oaths shortens your lifespan?" “What if your immortal?” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "They bind your soul. That has consequences." "My magic is primarily soul magic. I could probably make an oath of some sort without the Rod, but it would probably be less trustworthy." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NameIess Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: "My magic is primarily soul magic. I could probably make an oath of some sort without the Rod, but it would probably be less trustworthy." "TAAron, we don't know this will work. You could just pretend to try, say it worked, and we'd be none the wiser." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "TAAron, we don't know this will work. You could just pretend to try, say it worked, and we'd be none the wiser." TAAron deflated somewhat. "I still want to try." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NameIess Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: TAAron deflated somewhat. "I still want to try." "Fine. You're holding the Oath Rod. I said I wouldn't stop you. go ahead." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Nameless* said: "Fine. You're holding the Oath Rod. I said I wouldn't stop you. go ahead." He turned to Rue. "Do you want me to do this? And what should I say?" @Edema Rue 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 41 minutes ago, Nameless* said: I'd rather not guess. Could you please just tell me? What do you want me to say? Would you like me to explain everything your kind have ever done to me? Would you like me to explain the consequences of insanity? Maybe I'm just afraid, Nameless. Is that such a crime? 24 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He turned to Rue. "Do you want me to do this? And what should I say?" @Edema Rue Rue took a breath. "I'd rather you not forcibly shorten your lifespan, since I hate you considerably less than some people. It's up to you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: What do you want me to say? Would you like me to explain everything your kind have ever done to me? Would you like me to explain the consequences of insanity? Maybe I'm just afraid, Nameless. Is that such a crime? Rue took a breath. "I'd rather you not forcibly shorten your lifespan, since I hate you considerably less than some people. It's up to you." "Do you think you'd be able to trust me better if I made an oath? Considering that I find it extremely unlikely that it will shorten my lifespan?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Do you think you'd be able to trust me better if I made an oath? Considering that I find it extremely unlikely that it will shorten my lifespan?" Rue shrugged. "It's always easier to trust someone when you know they can't lie to you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: Rue shrugged. "It's always easier to trust someone when you know they can't lie to you." "But you'd also have to understand that this is using my own magic to replicate the oath. I promise I won't lie to you about whether or not it works, but... well." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "But you'd also have to understand that this is using my own magic to replicate the oath. I promise I won't lie to you about whether or not it works, but... well." Rue nodded, suddenly feeling very tired. "Thank you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: Rue nodded, suddenly feeling very tired. "Thank you." "So you'd like me to do it? And if so, what do I say?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "So you'd like me to do it? And if so, what do I say?" "Do what you think is right," Rue said. "I don't intend to force or trick you into anything." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: "Do what you think is right," Rue said. "I don't intend to force or trick you into anything." "Okay." He closed his eyes, and light began to rise from him. Then they opened, and met hers. "I swear that I will never lie to you, Rue Sedai of the Red Ajah. I swear that, in the case that my magic becomes out of control, dangerous, or otherwise has the potential to negatively impact myself or the people I care about, I will not use it without her explicit permission. Anything else?" The hand that was holding the Oath Rod had come ablaze with light. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Okay." He closed his eyes, and light began to rise from him. Then they opened, and met hers. "I swear that I will never lie to you, Rue Sedai of the Red Ajah. I swear that, in the case that my magic becomes out of control, dangerous, or otherwise has the potential to negatively impact myself or the people I care about, I will not use it without her explicit permission. Anything else?" The hand that was holding the Oath Rod had come ablaze with light. Rue blinked slowly. "That's...more than enough. Much more. Be careful, TAAron." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: Rue blinked slowly. "That's...more than enough. Much more. Be careful, TAAron." He nodded, and the light flashed a fiery red. He yelped, and dropped the rod, which hit the ground with a clink. It was now clearly made of a crystal that shone red light. "Cold... ah." @Edema Rue Edited October 31, 2023 by The Aspiring Archivist 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨιτιsτηεΒέsτ Male Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He nodded, and the light flashed a fiery red. He yelped, and dropped the rod, which hit the ground with a clink. It was now clearly made of a crystal that shone red light. "Cold... ah." Wit jumped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He nodded, and the light flashed a fiery red. He yelped, and dropped the rod, which hit the ground with a clink. It was now clearly made of a crystal that shone red light. "Cold... ah." @Edema Rue Rue pursed her lips. "Lovely...you broke it." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: Rue pursed her lips. "Lovely...you broke it." "Uh... could be." He smiled awkwardly. "But I think it worked. The red light probably has to do with one of the gods who I've... acquired the essence of. Bonum. The good one, basically. I guess doing something strong and direct like a binding oath requires more focused magic." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Uh... could be." He smiled awkwardly. "But I think it worked. The red light probably has to do with one of the gods who I've... acquired the essence of. Bonum. The good one, basically. I guess doing something strong and direct like a binding oath requires more focused magic." "How interesting..." Rue said, bending to pick up the Oath Rod. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: "How interesting..." Rue said, bending to pick up the Oath Rod. It was cold to the touch, and very bright, much like the spheres had been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: It was cold to the touch, and very bright, much like the spheres had been. Rue looked at it for a long moment, then opened a gateway and tossed it through. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aspiring Archivist any Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Edema Rue said: Rue looked at it for a long moment, then opened a gateway and tossed it through. "...Why did you do that?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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