Comments | deepdowndark: 38. being priestly.

deepdowndark

38. being priestly.

Feb 23, 2011 19:30

Looks like I spoke too soon about stupid human holidays being inflicted ( Read more... )

actually a priest, pick a stupid human holiday, dissent by mine sign, the dark talks to me, holy dark in the midst of light, ardent doesn't always shout

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boughtitall February 23 2011, 20:16:36 UTC

[There a moments hesitation before this Jap speaks.]

... I like this. It is a religion? A way of life?

deepdowndark February 23 2011, 22:21:27 UTC

Something between the two. Dwarfs live their lives by these Laws - to a degree of religious devotion, and it is certainly a life philosophy, but we do not worship, like most human religions.

Not many humans are so receptive to our ideas. I'm a little impressed.

boughtitall February 24 2011, 05:48:57 UTC

Ah. You are perceptive to other religions.

And perhaps you have just not met the right humans.

deepdowndark February 24 2011, 13:33:57 UTC

On my world, I manage relations between my mine and fellow Grags, and humans.

There are some who try to understand. Most do not bother.

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Shoulda just left the typo, but whatever. bunchasavages February 23 2011, 20:45:27 UTC

Stay in there, Frodo. I'll send you a light of Earendil to keep you company.

deepdowndark February 23 2011, 22:16:33 UTC

Oh, go away, if you're not going to be helpful, human.

[Private] timesbureaucrat February 23 2011, 20:47:15 UTC

If you tell me, in writing, that your ability to play was compromised, that your state of mind gave me an unfair advantage and you didn't play to your full abilities, then I'll accept that game as null and void. I don't need to cheat to win.

If your skills were uncompromised, however, then the victory stands, even if the Barge compelled you to play.

I'll ask for metalworking equipment. Any metals in particular I should request?

Re: [Private] deepdowndark February 23 2011, 22:15:20 UTC

If you were losing, I admit I would have let you win. But... I have no idea how to play Trolls. You won on your own merit. Unfortunately.

Silver and gold, if you would. They can't be used for weapons, so I presume this would be acceptable to most. I wouldn't want this to be left between us, as I'd like to make... non dangerous items for others.

[Private] timesbureaucrat February 23 2011, 22:30:14 UTC

[So much smugness over winning. But he likes Ardent enough that he'll keep it (mostly) hidden.]

Perhaps you need to practice more.

I'll put in the request.

[After a moment's thought.]

How fine of work can you produce if you're given specific schematics? [He thinks he might be able to bargain with Ardent to make a few technical pieces that he doesn't trust the Admiral to supply.]

Re: [Private] deepdowndark February 23 2011, 22:38:09 UTC

I'd rather not practice a game with such a blunt political point.

[There's a moment's thought over here.]

I'll have to practice. I haven't properly done metalwork since I was about 175. But certainly, to a higher standard than a human, and with practice, I could probably achieve quite a high standard, given the correct instructions and schematics.

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leadsthestars February 23 2011, 22:52:47 UTC

It was unsympathetic. Your timing was poor.

Is this an apology?

deepdowndark February 23 2011, 22:55:12 UTC

It is. I reflected on it, and my actions of late, and they were, as I said, unfair and unsympathetic.

I didn't consider your part in it.

leadsthestars February 24 2011, 01:18:29 UTC

Then say that you are sorry.

deepdowndark February 24 2011, 01:19:29 UTC

...

I apologise. I am sorry. To both you, and him.

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greatlightother February 23 2011, 23:19:42 UTC

You never did explain those fully. Calling Dark. Speaking Dark. Opening Dark.

Will you?

deepdowndark February 23 2011, 23:30:22 UTC

I can, yes. Some of these are harml... hold on.

[He switches to video. He's not in the mine - it looks like the library. Ardent draws the symbol for the Opening Dark, in ink on some paper, then holds it up ( ... )

greatlightother February 23 2011, 23:36:29 UTC

But why is the Calling Dark so dangerous? What...is in the Darkness that's so terrible it makes Dwarfs jump down shafts? Since you said it's your own thoughts.

deepdowndark February 23 2011, 23:39:56 UTC

I... I've always believed that the Calling Dark is being haunted by your conscience and unable to escape it. Being so caught up in introspection that nothing you do is ever good enough, that you find fault in everything, to the point where you believe that nothing you do will placate the guilt you have dredged up, and you are driven mad, to the point of surrendering yourself to the darkness.

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