1st Mantra - Honesty to Oneself and Others

[nobold]

Greetings, everyone. I am Cecil Mortimer Winterscales V of unit B. Please, just call me Cecil.

I confess part of the reason I'm writing to you all is to test the Liber Nuntiorum's capabilities myself, but I wish to posit a theory on the goings-on of this world. In my world, my companions and I learned of a cataclysmic scheme put together by the prince of demons, Demogorgon. This demon god has two heads and both hate the other. So strongly, we learned, that he sought to destroy his other half through powerful Shadow Pearls that could very well end existence as we know it.

I do not know if this scheme has reached so far as to effect others, but on my arrival, this was one of my first thoughts. I do not fully understand the destructive capabilities of the Shadow Pearls, but do not deny the possibility that they could distort and fragment a world like this in high enough concentration. I'm afraid I don't know how far along his plan is, but if this is an isolated incident, I will take solace in the existence of worlds beyond Demogorgon's reach.

And for the rest...I admit is more of a personal inquiry than anything else. To determine what commonalities, if any, lead to our arrival here. Any close brushes with death, perhaps. Especially before descending from the stars.

Comments

[nobold]

If that is true, then perhaps our worlds aren't as interlinked as I believed. It saves us from having to juggle so many threats at once, if nothing else.

Frankly, I welcome the chance that I'm wrong and Demogorgon's schemes haven't touched this world. I do worry about the state of my own, but trust my allies can handle it. We have our own threat to handle here, whatever it may be. The only downside is the lack of familiarity; an investigation must begin anew.

[lowercase_dragon]

I dunno if there's going to be any huge threats, but it certainly pays to be prepared! Count me in, I was planning on trying to find out how this world works anyway.

Also, I'd recommend getting some combat practice in. I at least am woefully dependent on powers that aren't there anymore, so it seems like a good idea to take advantage of the training available here.

Remember that conversation we had about gods testing us? This seems like how to do it right to me.

[nobold]

Rely on your other strengths besides power from your oath. That does sound like an appropriate test from your god. Still, we have our own training, if nothing else, and knowledge of how to defend ourselves and pull through difficult situations will stay with us.

But beyond that, we will need the power of classes. Even my monastic training isn't as keen as it would be otherwise. I'm currently finding promise as a Steward; much of it appeals to me and not just the highbrow fashion sense. It seems Paladins get their start here as Stewards, if you'd like to retread familiar territory.

[lowercase_dragon]

I'm glad that you mentioned the fashion first, because my immediate thought when I saw that place was that you were going to be there. And, to be honest? I dunno! Obviously it's the most appropriate, but there's a lot of different kinds of paladins, and this type is significantly different from me!

It's a bit weird, but I'm looking at that nature-loving guy too. I didn't really find anything else that captured certain aspects of my old powers and fighting style.

Still though, it is the recommended procedure. Find a god in a new world, preferably one that knows about your main one, and do a paladin-swap until things are normal again. So I'll probably just do that, I suppose.

[nobold]

Then it sounds like you've set your sights on the Priory. I suppose that would be a more direct means of communing with the gods, so perhaps you'll find someone equivalent there.

I will admit that I'm also considering Outlander. I've heard it's the closest thing to monks is available through one of its paths, so I may take it for familiarity's sake. As for my path at the Guild of Steel and Lace, I have my eyes set on the Lord. We will need every tactical advantage we can and I believe they will provide a strong means of such.