Thread: Stranger things.....(Razgriz x Lady Bloody Ava)

What is it of the Elven Kingdom that you wish me to know, Sir? Abel asked, feeling his curiosity rise as his master seemed to hold back the information in a highly suspenseful manner. Many things, Abel, some of which you are too young to understand. I have only visited their Outer Territories as a diplomatic missionary, but the way they live......Sometimes I wish we humans could adapt at least some of their ways. Then none of this tension would exist. True co-existence could be attained. Abel cocked his head in confusion, clearly lost as to the message his master was trying to convey. Sir, I'm afraid I don't understand, just what is it that's going on? the young boy then asked. Trystram sighed and replied, If there's been one cause for many wars, Abel, it's been not for territory or power, but merely a difference in ideologies. Many humans view the Elves as a restrictive species we seek to expand, to explore. To go where no one has gone before and conquer it. An admirable goal, that much is certain, but we always seem to be treading on someone's toes. And more often than not, it's the Elves Abel nodded in understanding, That's what I've heard, Sir, from people who speak of the Elves. A downright nasty bunch, that's what they sound like. Trystram then said, in a slightly raised tone, No, Abel. You will not think like that we may not be entirely at fault, but it takes two halves to make a whole. I won't have my only successor thinking like them There's already too much bad blood as it is! Abel retreated in truth, his master scared him a little when he got upset. The good Paladin noticed this and said, Now, Abel, listen to me and do so very carefully. People spread rumors, it's the natural human condition however, as a Knight, it is your duty to without question, see things for what they truly are and not what they seem to be. Trystram sighed once more and added, It takes effort, and you are still young, but you must try to pull back the veil and see what things are at their core. Abel then asked, Then why, Sir, why is everyone so hating on the Elves if we are partially to blame for the situation? Trystram smiled Abel just made an astounding observation. One that he already knew of, but was proud of the boy for noticing. The answer is not clear, but I believe that it boils to a mere difference of ideals. Remember, if one were to look closely at the past battles, territory and power were not the main goals of their starts. Abel then realized something were they headed for war? Sir, are we..... Yes, Abel, I believe war is upon is very soon. I myself may have to enter it it will be a costly and brutal conflict, but one that I see as being inevitable Lucius snarled and placed his right hand on his dagger, yet did not remove it from its holster. Best you mind your tongue, Sir Degon , lest you find it detached from that putrid swamphole you call a mouth! he growled at the Elven emissary. Humans should not have to be restricted, yet because of your restrictions and unprovoked attacks against our outer lying colonies, we are forced to inhabit and tame areas that are virtually inhospitable! It is because of humans that exploration has become possible. Because we sacrifice our blood and strength to forge pathways to new lands. We do not sit in one place like the Elves and the Fae, fearing to venture beyond the borders of the green! And as for the hags and the wolves, the former is nothing but a blight to both Elves and humans alike! Their dark illusory magics only seek to destroy both species you of all people should know what a hag is capable, Degon! And wolves are not an issue, for humans have forged a pact with them! In exchange for our protection and shelter, they help us hunt game! Tell me that is not 'cooperating with nature', as you Elves put it!