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[extramural]

[ The locket is floating.

It’s the only explanation for the view that the item gives – a young man, out on the walls of one of the castles, the moon curved behind him. His arms are crossed in front of him, not touching the device as it records. Black eyes (all black, like the depths of the sea) regard it for a moment and then one hand moves, gestures at the locket. ]

Well, well.

[ His head tilts, and while his lips don’t turn up, one may get the feeling that he’s smirking. ]

I must say, this is an interesting turn of events. One that even I did not see coming.

[ His voice is almost monotonous, but there is something like music in it – like whale song. ]

To be pulled away to the Drabwurld, asked to take part in this war. I wonder if they truly know what they are doing. [ His hand returns, head moving back so that he can look straight at the camera. ]

I hear there was a battle. One should expect such things, in war. I suppose I should ask about it. [ He doesn’t. Instead- ]

Tell me, Shardholders, something... interesting.

Comments

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

They're varied. Some of them are as simple as bandits while others are soldiers and spies sent by other kingdoms.

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[extramural]

And does your kingdom send soldiers and spies to their kingdoms?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Should the need arise, but we do not - nor have we ever - attacked innocent people.

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[extramural]

Ah. But what is your definition of 'innocent'? All people have done wrong, somewhere in their lives.

[ Especially in Dunwall. ]

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Those who cannot defend themselves and those who do not seek to steal from or physically harm others.

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[extramural]

And how do you know?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

There are ways for Heralds - even with a small amount of magic - to determine the truth from lies.

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A dangerous power.

[ He likes it. ]

What is your name, Herald-Mage?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

In the wrong hands. [He nods in agreement, his brow furrowing.] Vanyel Ashkevron.

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[extramural]

The truth is dangerous in all hands.

[ He nods. ]

The Outsider. I am told [ and here he almost sounds bemused ] that it's a poor name.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

The truth needs to be heard.

[Outsider... He understands the feeling of being an outsider, yet to be identified as such must be difficult.]

Is there anyone else within the Void?

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[extramural]

Perhaps. But the consequences of all things can be reach farther than you know. Even the truth.

[ But he says it mildly, as he says all things -- simply stating a fact. ]

None like me.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Perhaps. But I know the damaging effects of ignoring the truth. Sometimes we can only do our best and pray for a better future.

How do you differ?

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[extramural]

I can walk in both worlds. I am not brought there by one such as myself.

[ He laughs slightly, and it sounds like the tide. ]

And other differences.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

One such as yourself? Are you...not human?

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[extramural]

I am not. It is a form of convenience.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

What would your natural form look like?

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A leviathan.