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Detheriel
Detheriel walked some distance in silence as he pondered Nivram's words. They were sensible words, after all, and he found himself wondering if he'd have to revise the initial opinion that he had formed of Nivram during their first hours together.
Fortunately, the answer to his question is much easier discovered than his true persona! Detheriel thought to himself with some amusement.
"I'm honoured you would seek my advice in such a manner Nivram" he admitted. "In fact, as you wish to avoid bloodshed in this matter, there is nothing you can do in such a position." Seeing the look of surprise cross Nivram's face, he continued. "Let me explain."
"Come the morrow, Zakaria will either attack you, or he will not. If he attacks you, then you will have to defend yourself."
"If he holds his magic, then no blood shall be spilled."
"The third possibility, that of killing him whilst he is weak, you have already ruled out with your words to me."
Detheriel paused and turned to him with a small smile.
"So you see, there is in fact no action you can take to resolve this situation. You must, I fear, trust that a night of sleep will awaken Zakaria's good-natured side." Detheriel couldn't resist a small chuckle at that thought.
"It is best to trust that the party will intervene to prevent such a conflict. Even with all his magic he cannot fight the entire group. He knows this and you must take comfort in it.
Detheriel thought for a moment. "You did ask what I would do in your place if I thought my life under threat, and I admit to not having answered your question. I would strike now and remove such a threat. But I do not believe such a course is one you would find comfortable. An honest farmer should not have to stoop to murder, even if it is in self defence."
[ 01-28-2006, 08:56 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]
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