The cycle of improvement

[Iron Dragoon]

With this ability to create this... sub-world? You could lock Shar away. Granted, that's not your task, but it is why I'm here.

[Anastasia]

My powers are great, but the Incarnation did not leave me unrestricted.

Emily defends you with every word. Loyal, brave, forthright. Stupid, but I expected no less from her type, and with a trace of draconic arrogance that befits her.

Jarem amuses me. He at least can carry a conversation well, and his self resolve and vainglory is remarkable for a lesser creature.

The pixie has the touch of one who plays at many things she should not on her. A trifle of no importance.

The orc kin hates me with the simple passion of his people, but he hones it as a weapon. Respectable. He is intelligent, a rare amusement for one of his kind.

Jarem bores me. Beneath it is the same self resolve as the devil who sought me. Not as honed by the ages of Creation yet, but as solid if given time to grow. If I wanted that, I would have invited the devil in.

No. Perhaps that will be more interesting instead. He may liven this up.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, Fair. And Dolmaya and myself?

[Anastasia]

I see why you have Dolmaya. She's what you so desperately wish you could be.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa chuckles, She's impressive indeed. She certainly has the experience I want. And, what's your opinion on us as a group?

[Anastasia]

Utterly lackluster.

Yet far more interesting than the devil.

The beach. You're on the beach, the waves lapping as the sun rises. Yet you stand in shadow. For a mountain given flesh looms behind you. A cornugon so vast as to dominate all the sky, clad in armor and with a great sword in one hand. Ready at a moment's notice, as it rumbles in a dreadful voice deep from Hell itself, "You call me again, Guardian?"

Yes. At least this woman and her group is more interesting than you. Learn from her.

[Iron Dragoon]

Yikes. A bit rude, but I think what he means is thirst for power isn't a substitute for personality.

So now I assume we have a contest for your favor?

[Anastasia]

"There is no thirst, Alyssa. Only inevitability." Gathgorian replies, sword lowered.

A contest, a collaboration, I care little. Impress me.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods slowly, "Well, which path do you want to take? Truthfully, any conflict between us only gets in the way of our ultimate goal. Still, impress, hm?"

Alyssa grins slyly and tries to send Gathgorian a private message, 'What was it the Guardian asked of you? I think it might be trying to play both sides against the middle for amusement.'

[Anastasia]

Perception here, +2 bonus.

[Iron Dragoon]

Perception/Cunning Knowledge:

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+99 : 7 + 99, total 106[/blockquote]

[Anastasia]

Subtle, but you notice Gathgorian's gaze momentarily drift towards the Guardian. Caution? It feels like that to you. At last he says, "I rule the winds and power,' he decides, "You claim dominion over magic?"

[Iron Dragoon]

'Among knowledge and travel. What was it he asked you to do?'

[Anastasia]

'He asked me nothing,' Is Gathgorian's answer, short. 'He is more interested in you.'

[Iron Dragoon]

'Interesting. He asked me to create something "impressive" but would not give any parameters as to what would qualify. But he's mentioned collaboration twice now... So, work together to create something?'