Out of Character (OOC) Thread

[Bynw]

I edited this from the source (another game with powers like the Deryni) to put it into Deryni terms.



Drones
A drone is a creature (usually a humanoid creature) that has been altered via Mind Control Ritual Magic to become an obedient servant of a Deryni or group of Deryni. In particular, a drone has been conditioned to accept the mental "touch" of certain Deryni and therefore does not resist their powers. The drone foregoes any saving throw against its Deryni masters, allowing them to use their abilities on the drone freely. Among other things, this means Deryni can easily establish Rapport with their drones, read their minds, and control their actions through Mind Control or simple telepathic commands, depending on whether the drone has been programmed for obedience as well as magic susceptibility.

Some Deryni also remove the majority of a drone's personality, leaving their servants largely devoid of identity, living automatons obedient to their master's will. Others prefer drones with most of their original personalities intact, allowing them to continue to function in normal society. Some Deryni even create alternate personalities for their drones. The original personality is left untouched, and may even be unaware of the existence of the drone personality, but at a code phrase or mental command, the drone personality takes over and the individual becomes an obedient servant. The original personality suffers from blackouts, with no awareness of the drone's actions or even existence.

Turning any thinking creature into a drone is a evil act, something good and even neutral-aligned Deryni shy away from. Heroes may find drones in the service of evil Deryni, however, and drones make effective "sleeper" agents for Deryni conspiracies.



That sounds like a fun Ritual to do ...

[Laurna]

AACK!

[Bynw]

AACK!

Rest assured my dear @Laurna .. no one is doing that Ritual.

[Jerusha]

Thank goodness no one is doing that ritual!

[DerynifanK]

That is a truly evil idea. Thank goodness it will not happen to our groups or to any of the Eleven Kingdoms.
As Laurna said AAACKK!!!!

[Bynw]

It could be done though. What happened to Derry is very close to that.

[DerynifanK]

The one who is evil enough to do that should be drawn and quartered. Or even better, it should be done to him. The saddest part is not only did Wencit do that to Derry, he enjoyed it and gloated about it. Glad Stephen Coram took him out.

[Laurna]

I love Aliset's persistence. I love that she sees the scholar. She is clever and powerful in magic. she adds a deep dimension to our team. We have strength, courage, Faith, compasion and magic.  An all around good team. Of course they are going to need a bit of rest after all of this is over.

[Bynw]

yes. it's a tremendous out pouring of energy.

Washburn will need to rest. Aliset will need to rest. Darcy will need to rest. Father Columcil will need to rest. Father Paulos will need to rest. The only that is not going to need it will be Fiona.

[Laurna]

Fiona is our compassion. No one could ask for a better person to be watching over us all.

[Jerusha]

The last pieces begin to fall into place.  If they are the last pieces....

[HoundMistress]

Such great writing! I know the story is nearing the end but I have enjoyed it so much, I almost hate to have it end!

[Jerusha]

At some point the inn keeper will have to let them retrieve their stuff, but I agree, he won't want them back in their rooms tonight.  Or probably any other night.

[Laurna]

Father Paulos is so right about the inn keeper. LOL

Nicely done Bynw.

[Bynw]

we could safely assume that Father Michael got the character's belongings while they were in the ritual. that saves that problem.