Dust and blood

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa writes out:

I'm interested in the academy; their efforts came to me like prayers. However, I don't want to advance war efforts. I also seek to avoid the extermination of the tribal clans.

My research shows you as one of three involved in the plane. Though I'm not one of the righteous, I don't want our efforts to conflict.

[Anastasia]

The writing above yours changes into the following:

You do not understand this world or threat, do you? I will explain these matters if you but ask, for knowledge is power.

[Iron Dragoon]

That is part of why I sent an envoy. Please explain what the plans you have are.

[Anastasia]

My plans are my own.

I speak instead of the underlying causes of this world.

[Iron Dragoon]

Please, go ahead.

[Anastasia]

This world is tainted by primal Chaos. It is divided between those who are not and those who are. Those that live there labor under it, either to embrace order and resist it, or to accept chaos and champion it.

[Iron Dragoon]

I see... I wonder... I may contact you again after I test out a theory, but in the mean time, as I don't know the full scope of your investment and plans in this plane, would you take it amiss if I were to involve myself more fully?

[Anastasia]

It is your choice, but you shall make Malar an enemy if you choose to do so.

[Iron Dragoon]

I will think on it and let you know either way. I'm mainly exploring options at this point.

[Anastasia]

You step into a contest long underway. Know that well, and know the side you seek to aid is not your natural side, is it?

[Iron Dragoon]

I decide what side is worthy of my assistance. Knowledge, history, research, logic, and compassion guide my decisions. I'm not overly fond of the absolutes of Law, but the absolutes of Chaos aren't of much use in the propagation of knowledge, either. I don't plan on moving anything towards either of those absolutes. Order cannot exist without Chaos, and neither can Chaos give form to anything without Order.

[Anastasia]

Foolishness.

You speak as if they are interdependent. What of good and evil then, do they require one another to endure?

[Iron Dragoon]

In creation, they do. Was creation not built on them as founding principles? Remove one, the balance breaks, and what does that lead to? It may be impudent, but I am new to godhood and the Competition. It seems to me that each was created with a purpose and part to play.

[Anastasia]

They are to find an Answer. To find which is supreme. One day, chaos and evil will end.

[Iron Dragoon]

Perhaps. In any case, I thank you for taking the time with me.