The Scorpion and the Frog

Sir Cypher ,

To answer your question, the nature of man is simple. Struggle. I have witnessed it time and time again in both my village and Travance. We are all put here to suffer past our weakest moments, to fight and cause wars. They might not be huge ones as the one we had with Xualla, but if you truly think about it what does man strive for? To be recognized. Whether it be for honor or money, even for love. We are all at each others throats struggling in order to reach a point where we can either say we're the best or die an honorable death knowing what we've accomplished.

Mr. Dimms,

You are making solid progress in your ideals. Let you decide your passions and bring them to fruition using your own powers. Be mindful of recognition; Recognition implies that you put yourselves under. Seeking approval implies that you are forming a bond of weakness where those above you are required for ones' own personal goals. Never let the opinion of any mortal man deter you from your goals that you are truly passionate of. Only sidestep when a goal more important manifests, there is no cowardice in being smart about your choices. The long term war is equally important as the short term.

Be the best because you want money, Be the best because you want honor, Be the best because you want to have a woman worthy of you. Do not be the best because you want the world to accept you. That is a foolish notion. Discard it and continue, and you will have an opportunity to manifest greatness. Forcing recognition will only lead to ones' death; I have been taught this lesson personally for my pride and station. I would strongly deter you from making the same mistake.

Razael Seiryn