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Doryani on Spires
Doryani on Spires
Warrior
We face a dark enemy, below the dirt. They seem to be trying to use Vaal technology… to bring about darkness above ground.
Witch
The Abyssals are trying to use Vaal spires. I guess we shouldn’t let that happen…
Sorceress
There were Vaal spires in the darkness. The ancient enemy is plotting something.
Ranger
I saw Vaal structures, deep down. Used by the Abyssals.
Huntress
Under the earth, there were… spires. Like the ones I saw in Utzaal.
Monk
I believe I saw Vaal architecture in use by the Abyssals.
Mercenary
These creatures down there - they’re toyin’ with some of your Vaal technology. Seems they’re trying to plunge the world into darkness or somethin’.
Druid
I encountered dark beings, way down below.
They were using a spire… seekin’ to plunge the world into Darkness. Looked like Vaal work.
Doryani
Hmm. It does sound like our technology. Architect Topotante was conducting experiments with the weather. I am uncertain how these devices may have been modified. You should destroy all traces of them. Otherwise, it could mean our doom.
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Doryani on The Third Edict
Doryani on The Third Edict
Warrior
What do you think the Edicts were?
Witch
What of these… Edicts then?
Sorceress
What were these ‘Edicts’?
Ranger
Do you know what the Edicts were?
Huntress
What were these ‘Edicts’?
Monk
Do we have any information on the Edicts?
Mercenary
Know anything about them ‘Edicts’?
Druid
These ‘Edicts’… what are they?
Doryani
We have very little information, but if the Seed of Corruption was the instrument of the Second Edict… It may have been created in response to an unknown {First} Edict.
The Hooded One
The first mural I saw was broken… but there was definitely something there. They must have been facing some disaster… or enemy… or change in the world. Did they create the Seed of Corruption in response?
Doryani
Hmm. Whenever the Vaal built something dangerous, we also ran a parallel project… …as a contingency. The Weapon. The instrument of the Third Edict. I believe it is a failsafe. If the Seed of Corruption grew out of control, then perhaps it was designed to… shut down the experiment.
The Hooded One
Then that is exactly what we will do.
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Doryani on Precursor Forge
Doryani on Precursor Forge
Warrior
What might this Precursor forge look like?
Witch
This forge of the Precursors… what are we looking for?
Sorceress
What do we know of the forge?
Ranger
Do we know anything about the forge?
Huntress
Tell me about the forge.
Monk
What are we looking for? What does the forge look like?
Mercenary
We’re lookin’ for a forge? What kind?
Druid
This Precursor forge… what are we huntin’ for, exactly?
Doryani
It is older than any other civilisation on Wraeclast. Only stone will remain. Anything else would have long since decayed.
Warrior
But how will we know when we see it? There’s stone everywhere.
Witch
Any other telltale signs of Precursor handiwork?
Sorceress
I do not know how to tell what I am looking for.
Ranger
Anything else about their architecture I should keep in mind?
Huntress
I’ve seen plenty of stone in my time. How will I know I’m lookin’ at their work?
Monk
That is not a lot to go by. How will I know when I see something Precursor designed?
Mercenary
Well, how do I tell something has been made by them Precursors?
Druid
Stone’s everywhere, lad. Might as well tell me to search the sea for water.
Doryani
They were masters of their world. They built structures whose mere remnants inspire awe… even in me. You will know it when you see it. The Vaal would have supplanted their legacy… had we but time.
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Doryani on Kingsmarch
Doryani on Kingsmarch
Doryani
This is it? This… is Kingsmarch? Science and civilisation must have never recovered.
The Hooded One
Your time was different, yes, but don’t discount the Kalguurans just yet. They have potential.
Doryani
Hmm… we shall see.
Huntress
Oi. Where did Alva get to?
Monk
So… where is Alva?
Warrior
Where is Alva?
Witch
Where’s the annoying optimist?
Sorceress
Where did Alva go?
Ranger
Did Alva come this way?
Mercenary
So, fellas… where’s Alva?
Druid
Where’s Alva got to?
The Hooded One
She has gone ahead to meet her local contact.
Doryani
We will need a vessel to navigate the archipelago. We must begin our search to locate the pieces of the Weapon.
Huntress
Behave yourselves, will ya?
Monk
Please - remain civil in my absence.
Warrior
Try and get along, you two.
Witch
Don’t kill each other while I’m gone… or do.
Sorceress
Please… try to put aside your differences in my absence.
Ranger
Try not to bicker too much while I’m gone, will you?
Mercenary
Alright. Don’t go havin’ a street brawl while I’m gone. I wanna watch.
Druid
Save yer strength, lads. Dinnae waste it snappin’ at each other.
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Doryani on Murals
Doryani on Murals
Doryani
I must concur with… the Hooded One. Someone intentionally carved information meant to be discovered in the future. To do such a thing, they must have believed that their civilisation might be endangered. However, the most important clues I found were done differently. Hand carvings. We found them in this region. The stones depicted pieces of the Weapon being thrown into the sea.
Warrior
Did someone want to get rid of it?
Witch
Someone didn’t want it around?
Sorceress
Why would someone try to dispose of it?
Ranger
Why’d they try to get rid of it?
Huntress
Someone tried to make it missin’?
Monk
Interesting. Someone endeavoured to make it disappear?
Mercenary
Someone wanted it gone then, eh?
Druid
So they sought to bury it… but why?
Doryani
Their reasoning was unclear. But from what I saw, it was thrown not by soldiers, but by a woman. A scientist… … and I have no idea who she was.
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Doryani on The Weapon
Doryani on The Weapon
Huntress
So… where should I start huntin’?
Monk
I do not see an immediate path. Where should we begin?
Warrior
With all you know of the Weapon, where should our search begin?
Witch
Where am I to search for your toys?
Sorceress
Where should we be looking for the pieces?
Ranger
Where are we headed first?
Mercenary
So… if I were a weapon piece, where’d I be hidin’?
Druid
Right then… where should we cast our net first?
Doryani
We know the pieces of the Weapon radiate intense latent Corruption. The more dangerous an island is, the more likely it is to contain a piece of it.
The Hooded One
It is crucial that we find a Captain with in-depth knowledge of the local area. Then we will stand a better chance of finding what we seek.
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Doryani on The Vaal
Doryani on The Vaal
Warrior
After this is over… you want the Weapon, don’t you? To go back and prevent your Cataclysm?
Witch
Come now, Doryani. You clearly want to take back the Weapon to save your people. I’m not stupid.
Sorceress
Do you intend to go back and stop your Cataclysm after this?
Ranger
One day, will you go back and save your people with the Weapon?
Huntress
What will you do, when all this is over? Will you return to your people and try to save them?
Monk
What of your people? Will you try to save them with the Weapon, when this is over?
Mercenary
Well, how about the Vaal? We got this Third Edict thing - can we save them, too?
Druid
Speak plain - when this is over, will ye wield the Weapon to save yer people?
Doryani
I cannot. Unfortunately, that is not how Time works. Everything one {knows} will happen, {did} happen. This is the one case where ignorance can be a scientist’s greatest asset. I must learn as little about history as possible while I am in this era…
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Doryani on Our Failure
Doryani on Our Failure
Doryani
I cannot believe it… damn it all! We must not give up… perhaps if we acted differently? We must try again! I bought us time by destroying the mirror… but not much. We must leave, while we still can!
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Doryani on Grand Phylactory
Doryani on Grand Phylactory
Doryani
This was no place of industry. It was meant to torture those that drew the ire of the Queen.
Warrior
How could your people allow such horrors?
Doryani
The strongest gems belonged to the royal family. Who could stop her?
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Torture should be a tool, not a pleasure.
Doryani
A moral I wish my Queen shared.
Sorceress
How much do those souls trapped in Cores suffer?
Doryani
There is no way to measure the level of awareness possessed by those trapped in Soul Cores… But I am reasonably certain it is not zero.
Sorceress
And there is no way out? No penance, no term of service?
Doryani
None.
Sorceress
Barbaric.
Ranger
Isn’t this what you two sought? Wouldn’t you last forever - in one of those Cores?
Doryani
It is a kind of immortality, yes, but not the kind sought by the sane.
Huntress
Spirit’s breath… This is horrifyin’. Tell me there’s an end to it’, at least.
Doryani
Eventually, the crystal will degrade.
Huntress
Eventually? Ugh.
Mercenary
Seems a bit excessive.
Doryani
The cruelty {is} the point.
Monk
How long can the mind last, being trapped without end in a Soul Core?
Doryani
There is no way to know, but I would hope not to find out.
Druid
No one could stop her?
Doryani
They didn’t want to. They adored her.
Druid
Aye… I’ve seen how madness like that takes root.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
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Doryani on The Cataclysm
Doryani on The Cataclysm
Doryani
That was… I thought I knew what to expect, but I could never have guessed how brutal the Red Communion would truly be. Steal what you must, but do not tarry long. This world, my world, is about to end…
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Doryani on Locus of Corruption
Doryani on Locus of Corruption
Doryani
Look around you. This is the height of progress. Our civilisation was built on the channeling and control of Corruption, and nowhere was it mastered so perfectly as this chamber.
Warrior
I’ve only ever seen Corruption {ruin} good weapons.
Doryani
Perhaps it’s more art than science.
Witch
What did that entail, exactly?
Doryani
We delved into the very secrets of existence here, and even began altering reality itself, in a limited fashion…
Witch
That sounds… oddly familiar.
Doryani
Hmmm… like the Precursors themselves, perhaps we were already on a doomed path…
Sorceress
The Maraketh are honour-bound to seek out and destroy Corruption such as this.
Doryani
Perhaps you should think carefully before you reject the power Corruption offers.
Sorceress
I said ‘the Maraketh.’ I left before I took the oath.
Ranger
In such a place, I can understand how such power seduced your people.
Doryani
It is as beautiful as it is dangerous.
Huntress
Lotta {rathin}, all in one place. Gives me shivers. Spirit once cut me off just for usin’ a gem.
Doryani
Best not touch anything in here, then.
Mercenary
Is not very impressive. Quite dim in here.
Doryani
You don’t see the intense red light?
Mercenary
Looks grey to me.
Doryani
I never know if you’re being serious or not.
Mercenary
Dead serious, mate. Can’t see shite.
Doryani
So red… and probably green… wait, how do you know which gems are which?
Mercenary
Gems have colours?!
Monk
Your people truly were impressive.
Doryani
There’s no telling what we could have achieved, had we more time.
Druid
The height of progress… the deepest perversion of the natural order.
Doryani
And what did serving the natural order get you and your kind?
Druid
You best watch yourself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
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Doryani on Access Chamber
Doryani on Access Chamber
Alva
Hmm, this tome has drawings that look just like this room.
Doryani
Tome? What tome?
Alva
This one! I… found it in our explorations.
Doryani
That’s the Eztli Pilli! How do you have that?
Doryani
It’s forbidden knowledge… everything in there is too volatile or dangerous to use!
Alva
It’s a bit late to worry about that, isn’t it?
Alva
When fortune smiles, shake her hand, I always say.
Doryani
Fine. Use it we shall. What does it say?
Alva
It seems two High Priests must give a sacrifice of living blood.
Alva
The medallion should then unlock the royal chambers.
Doryani
Step forward with me. I am possessed by a peculiar notion.
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Doryani on Foolish Failure
Doryani on Foolish Failure
Doryani
You slew Xipocado… but you didn’t use his medallion to open a path to the Royal Access Chamber?
Alva
Oh, dear.
Doryani
We’ll have to do this all again… and this time, don’t forget the {entire point of attacking the temple!}
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Doryani on The Access Chamber
Doryani on The Access Chamber
Doryani
She is within our grasp! Next time you activate the temple, make your way to the Royal Access Chamber. We will meet you there.
Alva
{We?}
Doryani
I must teach someone what I know, in case I die in the attempt. You managed to activate the Gateway at the Temple of Kopec… you are an acceptable understudy.
Alva
That was almost a compliment! You must be serious about this.
Doryani
There is nothing in this world I take more seriously.
Alva
Alright then. I’ll do it. {We} will meet you at the Royal Access Chamber.
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Doryani on The Mission
Doryani on The Mission
Doryani
Yes… through that gateway lies the royal temple, on the day of the Cataclysm.
Warrior
You intend to slay your own Queen, don’t you?
Doryani
Would you not do whatever it takes to save your own?
Warrior
Yes. And I did. What do you suggest?
Witch
So there’ll be two of me running around the Vaal empire? One here, one in Utzaal?
Doryani
Yes… make sure not to meet yourself.
Witch
Probably for the best. I doubt we’d get along. What’s the plan, then?
Sorceress
Do you believe we can change what happened?
Sorceress
It’ll be like entering a tale… but can the ending be changed?
Doryani
I do not know. Truly… but you, tale-woman, you have a special relationship with the element Time, do you not?
Doryani
I do not know. But we have to try.
Sorceress
Yes… there may be a chance. I will do my best.
Mercenary
And I suppose you’ll be wantin’ me to dish out a bit o’ violence?
Doryani
I’d be disappointed if you didn’t.
Mercenary
Heh. What’s the plan?
Monk
Is this wise? I know what you’re thinking.
Doryani
Wise, perhaps not. Necessary… yes.
Ranger
This seems like a bad idea.
Doryani
Yes, it is. It’s a very bad idea.
Ranger
Just so long as we’re clear. Now, what do you have in mind?
Huntress
Tryin’ to get me killed, are ya?
Doryani
Not killed – I mean to change what happened that day. If such a thing is even possible.
Huntress
Fine. Tell me what needs doin’.
Druid
If we can stop Atziri… could other things be changed?
Doryani
If we manage to defy the rules of existence once… twice seems just as likely.
Druid
Then tell me what needs doin’.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
Enter the gateway. Find Xipocado. He is the only one who can give us access to the Queen’s chambers. If he is not willing, then bring me his personal blood medallion. It may suffice. Everything I know as a man of science tells me the past cannot be changed… but I am still asking you to try. Not for me, but for the millions of lives at stake.
Alva
We’ll do our best. In the meantime, we can get our hands on Atziri’s considerable assets!
Doryani
{Excuse me?}
Alva
Her legendary treasure vaults!
Doryani
Oh… of course. Do as you wish in that regard. It hardly matters now.
Alva
That’s what I like to hear. Let’s go!
Doryani
Yes… through that gateway lies the royal temple, on the day of the Cataclysm.
Warrior
You intend to slay your own Queen, don’t you?
Doryani
Would you not do whatever it takes to save your own?
Warrior
Yes. And I did. What do you suggest?
Witch
So there’ll be two of me running around the Vaal empire? One here, one in Utzaal?
Doryani
Yes… make sure not to meet yourself.
Witch
Probably for the best. I doubt we’d get along. What’s the plan, then?
Sorceress
Do you believe we can change what happened?
Sorceress
It’ll be like entering a tale… but can the ending be changed?
Doryani
I do not know. Truly… but you, tale-woman, you have a special relationship with the element Time, do you not?
Doryani
I do not know. But we have to try.
Sorceress
Yes… there may be a chance. I will do my best.
Mercenary
And I suppose you’ll be wantin’ me to dish out a bit o’ violence?
Doryani
I’d be disappointed if you didn’t.
Mercenary
Heh. What’s the plan?
Monk
Is this wise? I know what you’re thinking.
Doryani
Wise, perhaps not. Necessary… yes.
Ranger
This seems like a bad idea.
Doryani
Yes, it is. It’s a very bad idea.
Ranger
Just so long as we’re clear. Now, what do you have in mind?
Huntress
Tryin’ to get me killed, are ya?
Doryani
Not killed – I mean to change what happened that day. If such a thing is even possible.
Huntress
Fine. Tell me what needs doin’.
Druid
If we can stop Atziri… could other things be changed?
Doryani
If we manage to defy the rules of existence once… twice seems just as likely.
Druid
Then tell me what needs doin’.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
Enter the gateway. Find Xipocado. He is the only one who can give us access to the Queen’s chambers. If he is not willing, then bring me his personal blood medallion. It may suffice. Everything I know as a man of science tells me the past cannot be changed… but I am still asking you to try. Not for me, but for the millions of lives at stake.
Alva
We’ll do our best. In the meantime, we can get our hands on Atziri’s considerable assets!
Doryani
{Excuse me?}
Alva
Her legendary treasure vaults!
Doryani
Oh… of course. Do as you wish in that regard. It hardly matters now.
Alva
That’s what I like to hear. Let’s go!
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Doryani on Gemling Danger
Doryani on Gemling Danger
Doryani
You should leave quickly. Your gems… when the first wave of Corruption radiates, you’ll suffer a fate worse than death.
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Doryani on Lira Vaal
Doryani on Lira Vaal
Doryani
This is where it all began… Lira Vaal. Atziri’s royal court. The death of my people…
Alva
Yes. Well… we’ve been, ah, {exploring} the central temple… very respectfully, of course! It’s still in pretty good shape…
Doryani
I believed all this would be destroyed… Intriguing. Hmm… I wonder… Configure the temple. When you next open it, I am going to attempt something.
Doryani
This is where it all began… Lira Vaal. Atziri’s royal court. The death of my people…
Alva
Yes. Well… we’ve been, ah, {exploring} the central temple… very respectfully, of course! It’s still in pretty good shape…
Doryani
I believed all this would be destroyed… Intriguing. Hmm… I wonder… Configure the temple. When you next open it, I am going to attempt something.
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Doryani on Stone Legion
Doryani on Stone Legion
Doryani
These are my mechanisms… my creations. Xipocado must have had spies amongst my workshops. Perhaps that is why my Triumph failed to defeat you… They must have sabotaged it! Yes, in retrospect, that is the only thing that makes sense…
Warrior
Of course. The only thing.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Ha! You {must} be joking.
Doryani
When he has nothing else, a man must still have his pride.
Witch
I’ve… been there. You keep your pride. It’s the only thing that no one can take from you.
Sorceress
Then you should rebuild it, and we should have a fair rematch.
Doryani
A rematch? Ah… perhaps… once all this business is over with.
Ranger
I would never have let any machine stop me.
Doryani
After seeing your resolve… I believe you.
Huntress
Too bad it’s over and done with now.
Doryani
Yes… a shame.
Mercenary
Yeah, I barely had ya. If it hadn’t been sabotaged, I’da been cooked for sure.
Doryani
Do not mock me.
Mercenary
What, I’m tryin’ to be polite!
Doryani
And I appreciate it.
Monk
Hmm. Yes. Surely.
Doryani
Say no more.
Druid
Could you really have won? Time and history had already been decided.
Doryani
Hmm… true… it was a doomed battle from the start.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
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Doryani on Atziri’s Beauty
Doryani on Atziri's Beauty
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
Doryani
Atziri is beautiful, as most women are, in their own ways. Her aura of dominance stems from a very different source… her callousness. Your desires do not matter to her. You could serve her faithfully for decades, and she would still cast you out the moment you displease her. Such behavior builds a society of desperate servile worms. Lies become truth, and cowardice is rewarded. Over time, that kind of environment twists you, warps you. Breaks your spirit.
Warrior
That’s a war a man cannot win on his own.
Doryani
Aptly put.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
That’s pathetic.
Huntress
Sad thing, seein’ men fall so low.
Doryani
Yes… it is.
Sorceress
That is why Sekhemas are bound by duty, not whim. You let your Queen run amok.
Doryani
Yes. We all did.
Monk
The court of a tyrant.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I know that feeling well. It creeps upon you like a shadow.
Duelist
[DNT]
Ranger
Do men really behave like that? That just sounds… crazy.
Doryani
It must be a form of insanity, yes.
Mercenary
She could break my spirit any day.
Doryani
Please. Do not jest.
Mercenary
You see me laughin’, mate?
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Doryani on The Demon of Atzoatl
Doryani on The Demon of Atzoatl
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
Doryani
That is what we called… it’s hard to explain. During its construction, our Temple of Atzoatl was plagued by an impossible, elusive, rampaging murderer who appeared at random to assassinate our Architects. Then, when it was completed, they showed up one last time, to slaughter everyone inside and loot everything it contained. The Demon’s appearance changed often, but their companion’s did not. I now know her to be… Alva Valai. We did determine that the pair were coming from the future, but we could never have guessed how far. It’s still unclear when those events are meant to happen… for her. Also… {why?} Why will she go back and aid a rampage through Atzoatl? Actually, maybe that one’s obvious.
Ranger
The treasure.
Huntress
The treasure.
Shadow
The treasure.
Monk
The treasure.
Witch
The treasure.
Sorceress
The treasure.
Marauder
The treasure.
Warrior
The treasure.
Duelist
The treasure.
Mercenary
The treasure.
Templar
The treasure.
Druid
The treasure.
Doryani
Yes. The treasure.
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Doryani on The Eztli Pilli
Doryani on The Eztli Pilli
Doryani
For a time, the Queen’s interests aligned with my own. She sought immortality, and so did I… for different ends.
Warrior
You were complicit.
Doryani
Yes. I make no excuses. I did what I had to do.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Huntress
A dangerous pursuit.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
The most dangerous. My search risked everything.
Doryani
We were not the first to do so, either. The Eztli Pilli was already many centuries old when it passed to me. It contains all the knowledge possibly related to immortality we possess, both from our own civilisation, and… others.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Sorceress
From what I learned, the Vaal grew fat off the riches - and ruins - of others.
Monk
You built on lost knowledge that led others to ruin.
Druid
So your learning stemmed from what others grew before you.
Doryani
Yes. The Vaal developed the ability to implant souls into crystals based on ancient necromantic artifacts found deep underground. Our sophisticated golems stemmed from study of the Primevals, who once lived in the same regions we do. Blood thaumaturgy, however… that was us. Our unique contribution to science.
Doryani
Everything we deemed too volatile, dangerous, or useless, we sealed away in the Eztli Pilli, guarded by eighty-seven traps. I should have expected that… {impossible woman…} would walk right up and pluck our deepest secrets without a care in the world.
Mercenary
That’s our Miss Valai.
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
She does tend to do that.
Doryani
How do you put up with her?
Witch
Her optimism is repulsive but… she’s not the worst.
Doryani
From you, that’s high praise. Perhaps I’ll rethink my annoyance.
Ranger
She’s not going to change just because you wish it.
Doryani
I would never demean a lady of the Vaal by asking her to diminish herself. It’s just…
Ranger
The {pluckiness.}
Doryani
Yes. The ‘pluckiness.’
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Doryani on Fate of the Vaal
Doryani on Fate of the Vaal
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
Doryani
My Patron warned that Fate would torment me. And yet, even knowing the futility of my efforts, I am compelled to try anyway. We are so close. We have access to Atziri in the moments before the Cataclysm! I will try again and again, no matter how long it takes.
Warrior
It is the fight that matters, not victory.
Marauder
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Witch
Can we really change what has already transpired? Is it {possible?}
Sorceress
No matter how hard we fight, Time will not bend to your will.
Monk
The past is not ours to change.
Shadow
[DNT]
Ranger
Maybe we can’t change it. But I’ll keep trying, as long as we’re allies.
Doryani
I once lamented that I could save the Vaal, had I but time. Now I have all the time I could ever want. I will not stop until we undo the Red Communion.
Huntress
You mean {we} will try again and again.
Druid
That way lies madness, but I cannae fault you.
Mercenary
That’s it. Keep up the good fight. What Patron is that, by the way?
Doryani
We will talk about that when the time is right. They took an interest in me after my Trial… greatly amused them.
Mercenary
Now there’s a story I’m dyin’ to hear.
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Doryani on Gems
Doryani on Gems
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
Doryani
Each gem we mined seemed to take after a particular portion of a myth or belief. Abilities our people believed our gods to possess. Arakaali’s poison. Kopec’s fire. Never anything new. Never the unknown.
Warrior
So they come from the gods?
Doryani
No… they come from us.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Witch
Curious. I think I’m beginning to understand the true nature of this world.
Doryani
You have a unique mind. I have no doubt you will expand humanity’s knowledge.
Witch
Not if I keep it all for myself.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
Ah, so what people believe becomes fragmented… crystallised…
Druid
So the gems of each era are different, because prevailing beliefs have changed…
Doryani
Precisely.
Sorceress
I see the danger. What mortal could turn down the power of the gods?
Huntress
The strength of the gods, lyin’ around in forests and valleys… free for anyone to pick up and use to kill each other.
Doryani
Our royalty became addicted to the power of these gems long ago. In that sense, we have always been doomed.
Monk
Perhaps gems could be seen as… rewards. The fruits of our faith.
Doryani
The Beast is merely a mechanism. The gods have nothing to do with it.
Monk
Sin grew the Beast. He is a god… and it is our beliefs that shaped and formed these gems.
Doryani
You… have me there. Perhaps my response was too callous.
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
You sure? Wait, which god uses a crossbow?
Doryani
Kuetzakala, of course. Goddess of the siege.
Mercenary
Huh. Wow. Learn somethin’ new every day ‘round you lot.
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Doryani on The Cradle
Doryani on The Cradle
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
Doryani
Atziri has long been obsessed with the Beast, ever since I discovered its hiding place in the mountain… She would divert sacrifices to the dig site. Feed subjects to it, just to watch the process. She seemed to believe she was winning its favour, like a master earning the loyalty of a pet.
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
…and was she right?
Doryani
It is alive, but I don’t believe it feels the way even basic animals do…
Sorceress
Can the Beast truly be tamed in such a way?
Druid
Can the Beast obey a master?
Doryani
I don’t believe it can ever truly be controlled.
Shadow
[DNT]
Huntress
Not all creatures feel things the way we do.
Doryani
Indeed. I found no evidence that the Beast is capable of such a bond.
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Doryani
I studied it myself, under the guise of studying it for her. I delayed wherever I could, buying time. But in the end, I was forced to devise the Red Communion. She wouldn’t let me return to Utzaal unless I completed its design.
Warrior
So this is all your fault?
Mercenary
Aw, see. That’s where you burnt the stew. It’s on you.
Doryani
Partially. History will likely remember me as a monster, but it could not be avoided.
Monk
Did you try to sabotage what you gave her?
Doryani
I tried… but she had her loyal Architects verify my work.
Monk
She didn’t trust you?
Doryani
Atziri trusts no one.
Templar
[DNT]
Ranger
You were an animal caught in a trap, gnawing off its own leg to survive…
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Doryani on Blood Medallions
Doryani on Blood Medallions
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
Doryani
In the game of lies and intrigue, secrecy was critical to all agendas. We developed a method of secure access that guarantees only specific individuals can open certain troves or doors. Xipocado’s medallion contains a trace of his blood. It controls the design and function of the temple we built for Atziri. Without it, we can accomplish nothing.
Warrior
Then I shall obtain this medallion.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Well I’ll just go fetch it, then. This shouldn’t take but a minute.
Sorceress
Understood. I’ll get the medallion.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
So you’re sayin’ we need that medallion.
Doryani
… yes.
Mercenary
I’m on it!
Ranger
Will the medallion still work if he’s dead?
Doryani
Yes… if it comes to that.
Huntress
I’ll see what I can do for ye.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Monk
I’ll do what I must.
Templar
[DNT]
Druid
I see. Very well, I’ll do what I can.
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Doryani on The Red Communion
Doryani on The Red Communion
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
Doryani
At her behest, I devised everything necessary for the Red Communion. I built the cradle of gems. The systems for Xipocado’s temple. The moment itself, however, was far more brutal than I imagined…
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
The Beast does not seem predictable.
Ranger
It always is.
Druid
I’ve only seen such horrors once before…
Doryani
Our presence may have destabilised the process. I can’t imagine it helped to have the Demon of Atzoatl present… we may have made the Cataclysm worse.
Warrior
It is never wrong to fight for something better.
Witch
I fail to see how it could {be} worse.
Sorceress
Or perhaps it would have been worse without us. There’s no way to tell.
Doryani
I suppose that’s true…
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Then we’ll try again, until we make a difference.
Mercenary
That’s kinda our thing, inninit? Making things worse?
Doryani
So far…
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Doryani on Studying the Beast
Doryani on Studying the Beast
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
Doryani
Direct study of the Beast propelled our technology forward by centuries. Our nobles used gems for generations, but never truly understood what they were.
Warrior
What are they, truly?
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Sounds like {you} do, though. Tell me.
Doryani
They come from the Beast’s outer flesh, its carapace. They are Corruption, in crystallised form.
Doryani
This new level of understanding swept our greatest minds along with the tide of innovation.
Monk
You learned the truth, and did not reconsider?
Shadow
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Doryani
There was no thought given to where it would lead.
Templar
[DNT]
Huntress
Perhaps that is why the Spirit has abandoned me. When I used a gem, I took up the power of Corruption as my own.
Druid
That explains why the Maji must never touch them…
Mercenary
You tellin’ me gems are chunks of Corruption?
Ranger
Gems are made of Corruption? Why didn’t you say anything?
Sorceress
Gems are… Corruption? How? They don’t drive us mad, or… change us.
Doryani
{You} safely place them in geomantic sockets, a technique I believe the Titans created for humanity during the Third Pact. We Vaal generally implant our gems in our flesh. They are far stronger when used that way, but come with… unwanted consequences. In that respect, the people of your era are far wiser.
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Doryani on The Shifting Temple
Doryani on The Shifting Temple
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
Doryani
Lira Vaal was the ruling capital of the Vaal Empire for many centuries, but it had fallen into disuse. Xipocado restored it. Rebuilt it. Turned it into a modern wonder. I helped him build many of the mechanisms… I had to, if I was to keep my head.
Warrior
Save your excuses.
Doryani
Not excuses. Strategy.
Warrior
Call it what you will.
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Marauder
[DNT]
Witch
Can’t you disable it all, then? Let us walk right through?
Ranger
If you know the terrain within, surely you can show me some hidden paths?
Huntress
Ha, knowin’ you, surely there’s a secret door?
Doryani
I tried to build such routes, but Xipocado was far too paranoid…
Sorceress
An empire built on terror is no empire at all.
Doryani
Perhaps, but its people are still worth saving.
Sorceress
From what I’ve seen, I’m not certain I agree.
Monk
We are not to blame for the wrongs of our masters.
Druid
Sometimes, we do terrible things to survive.
Doryani
That’s what I try to tell myself.
Shadow
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
[NOAUDIO] You could have just run, mate. It’s a skill I’ve practiced well.
Doryani
I had too much to preserve. Too much to protect. You wouldn’t understand.
Duelist
[DNT]
Mercenary
Bit rude…
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Doryani on Xipocado
Doryani on Xipocado
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
Doryani
I argued with Xipocado for years. Pleaded with him, at times. He knew she was dangerous, and that her communion with the Beast might be the death of us.
Witch
Let me guess… he didn’t listen.
Ranger
He didn’t listen, did he?
Doryani
He did not.
Monk
He refused to listen?
Huntress
You should have fought to make him understand.
Templar
[DNT]
Doryani
My attempts only made him proclaim his loyalty all the more.
Doryani
That is Atziri’s power over others… she sticks the knife of her beauty into their gut, and twists it for years. But she never gives them the sweet release of acceptance… or rejection. They increasingly bend to her every whim, trying to please her, desperate for acknowledgement or validation. It excuses nothing. In the end, he made his choice.
Warrior
And he shall own the consequences.
Marauder
[DNT]
Sorceress
Beauty is a weapon like any other. It, too, can be used for tyranny.
Mercenary
Can’t say I blame the guy… I’ve seen her statues…
Duelist
[DNT]
Druid
I’ve felt the sway of a charismatic leader. It’s a hard call to resist.
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Doryani on Another Attempt
Doryani on Another Attempt
Doryani
If you reset the systems that power Lira Vaal… If you reactivate it, the same way you did before… We can try again. We {must} try again!
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Doryani on Solar Nexus
Doryani on Solar Nexus
Doryani
You know what this was, don’t you? Another prototype Solar Nexus. My attempt to steer our civilisation away from reliance on Corruption.
Warrior
You sought to turn from Corruption?
Witch
Steer {away} from Corruption? {You?}
Doryani
Of course.
Sorceress
That is… surprising.
Huntress
That’s the first truly wise thing I’ve heard you say.
Doryani
I envisioned a future run on this power. Clean, safe, eternal. No mutations. No madness.
Ranger
Did your people simply put up with being constantly poisoned?
Druid
The danger of Corruption… was it not obvious?
Doryani
Do you think us stupid?
Doryani
For centuries, our greatest minds worked to channel Corruption more efficiently, more safely. They did make great strides, but it could never be truly mastered. In the end, we were all fools. Them, for their adherence to old ways, and me, for believing I could… change anything.
Marauder
[DNT]
Monk
Change will come. It always does.
Mercenary
Nothing ever changes, mate. You just play the hand you’re dealt.
Shadow
[DNT]
Templar
[DNT]
Duelist
[DNT]
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Doryani on Alliance
Doryani on Alliance
Doryani
The Vaal shall stand with Wraeclast against the Beast. If we had this alliance in my era, things would have turned out differently. Let us make things right. This must be the last cycle of history.
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Doryani on Cuachic Vault
Doryani on Cuachic Vault
Doryani
Before us stands Mount Kriar, the most isolated peak in the Azmeri Ranges. At its summit, you will find the Cuachic Vault. There is no predicting the state of those within. If their discipline and loyalty endure after all these generations, they will know us by a certain phrase. Tell them, ‘the time of the sparrow has come.’
Warrior
‘The time of the sparrow has come.’ I will remember this.
Witch
They’ll hear that and suddenly surrender? You best be right about that.
Sorceress
I will give them this message…
Ranger
The time of the sparrow has come. Alright, got it.
Huntress
Maybe you should come with me…
Monk
I shall seek out the Cuachic and deliver your message.
Mercenary
What happens if I forget?
Druid
The time o’ the sparrow? Easy enough to remember.
Doryani
{Don’t} forget… but…
Doryani
If they will not listen, I will come to assist you. Remember, subdue them, but do not kill them. They will fight for us, one way or another.
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Doryani on Contingency
Doryani on Contingency
Doryani
In my youth, all I wanted was power. I was the smartest. The sharpest. I rose to prominence on sheer force of will. Once I became the right hand of Queen Atziri, I realised that the system of merit I believed in was an illusion. Knowledge and science were merely ruthless tools for the nobles in their mad quest for eternal dominion. I had no {power.} I was a slave. From then on, I spent every spare moment secretly pursuing ways to save my people. I placated Atziri and the nobles by day, but fought a war against death itself by night. The flesh. The soul. Machinery. Time itself. No possibility was left unexplored. If all else failed… that is what the Cuachic Vault was for. Should the entire world be ravaged by the Cataclysm, some Vaal would still remain, deep in the most remote mountain. The final and most desperate contingency…
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Doryani on Living Vaal
Doryani on Living Vaal
Doryani
I am wary, now, after hearing about the… {people…} living in sunken Utzaal in your era. Isolation and containment drove them to horrific ends. There were systems put in place in Cuachic to avoid such problems, but the Vault was never intended to last this long. If the people in the vault are still healthy and sane after all this time, it will be proof that the Vaal are indeed worthy of my extreme efforts. If they are {not…} I already suspect what might have gone wrong…
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Doryani on Filling out the Ranks
Doryani on Filling out the Ranks
Doryani
The Cataclysm came sooner than I’d hoped. The full complement of originally intended inhabitants was not achievable. I had to fill out the ranks with some candidates that I had previously ruled out due to their… religious proclivities. Blood rituals and sacrificial rites were not uncommon in the Empire, but I disdained such wastefulness. More than that, religion tends to spread in confined spaces. I can only hope sanity has prevailed within the Vault.
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Doryani on Spirit of the Vaal
Doryani on Spirit of the Vaal
Doryani
Fools! Did you not hear the code phrase?
Zelina
… is it really you?
Zolin
By Atziri! Doryani himself!? I am not worthy!
Doryani
You seem sane enough. The spirit of the Vaal endures. Assemble yourselves. The time has come. You will march forth unto war.
Zolin
As you wish, Master Thaumaturge.
Doryani
Let us meet back in Kingsmarch. The Cuachic shall join our cause.
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