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Post by Balneiros on Jan 14, 2017 2:05:52 GMT
"Then it is fortunate that I am not," Replied Balneiros, calmly watching his mother in return as he continued, "Our beloved Andraste could beat some of our men in a show of strength, but I fear her wits and creativity are lacking by most regards. A staff is much more than just an extension, though. A strong mind can control it's magic, but a weak mind would be dominated. A fool who loses control of his sword harms himself, but a fool who loses control of his staff, or his spell.. interesting."
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Post by Dungeon Master on Jan 14, 2017 9:14:43 GMT
"It is the kind of unbounded arrogance that makes your kind so reviled by the world." Wynnter replied and shook her head, "You mistake intelligence for strength of will. You might be clever, but what has that every gotten you?" She shook her head and walked back into the center of her kitchen. She stopped, but did not turn to look at her son.
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Post by Balneiros on Jan 14, 2017 18:28:27 GMT
"I survived for months alone in the demonic jungle, carrying on the research of your sister and myself, before I made it here. Of all that you would question of me, do not make it my willpower. I may not be a proven adventurer, killer of wyverns, but I am still your son, and heir to our family's magic. I will be more than your legacy." Balneiros shook his head slowly as the darker thoughts began to creep in; of power he had yet to find, to master, to command the masses with. That is not my goal.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Jan 14, 2017 18:48:39 GMT
Wynnter shook her head, "You will never be my legacy. My magic isn't gifted by blood. It is earned. Something you will never understand mastering your little tricks." She waved her hand away in a brushing motion. Then she turned and walked into the front part of her house and into her office.
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Post by Balneiros on Jan 16, 2017 18:19:10 GMT
Balneiros turned and left the house without another word, staff in hand. He specifically told his mother her legacy wasn't what he wanted, and he would prove it.
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