The Great Library of Palanthas
An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.
Stories of Ansalon from the view of Athin.
A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap Off 65 80.'
The gully continues 'Want color back? Turn Color Back ON!!
Astinus says 'Enter the main library here to view only the author list.'
Astinus gently places a tattered paperback on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Athin' scribed in vibrant red ink.
Author: Athin Date: Mon Jun 4 21:34:13 2007 Subject I'm back Getting angry and shame-filled looks, Athin stumbled down the streets of Theibardin to his favorite bar. Bursting loudly through the door, he slumped down on a stool and screamed. 'Spirits, you lazy whore!' Sighing 'Yes Sir', the barmaid filled his order and took his money. All of it. Athin was broke and that was it. There was nothing left from the past. Taking a long pull, Athin glanced around the room. Normally noone else would be in the disgusting, decrepit place. However, a human covered entirely in black robes was sitting quietly at a table. Immediately Athin assumed it was another sent by the Conclave to kill him after he had abandoned the moons. The human chose this moment to look up, and they met eyes. Finishing his spirits, Athin made a decision. Slowly standing up, he moved over to the table and plopped down next to the man. 'If youre here to kill me as a renegade, then do so. Ive got nothing left for this life. Chuckling, the man responded in barely a whisper.. 'No, I am not here for that. Rather, I come with an offer. one that may entice you to live just a bit longer' Athin sneered. 'Oh? Unless you want to pay for my spirits, there is nothing you can offer me. Standing, Athin made his way towards the door. You had potential Athin Kantiran. But those three didnt see it, did they. They feared what you might become; what you were becoming' Screaming in rage, Athin turned and began to cast one of the few spells he could remember. The words became jumbled in his mouth however, and the man wheezed in pleasure. Standing up, the man in black walked over to Athin and touched his forehead. Screaming in more anger and pain from his touch. Pulling out a dagger, Athin began to lunge. He moved sluggishly from the pain however, and the man easily avoided the desperate move. 'Try the spell again' Confused, Athin again lunged in anger with his dagger. The man stepped into the movement and landed a punch square on Athin's nose. 'Try again' Stumbling up, Athin decided to be a bit more obedient and humor the man Uttering the words to a weak lightning bolt spell, Athin pointed at the figure expecting nothing to work. However, lightning began to arc between his fingers and in the exctasy of power he began throwing it around the room. The lightning hit the barmaid square in the chest, killing her instantly. No matter how much he tried though, his lightning would not touch the human. During this power frenzy, the man walked up to Athin and touched him again on the forehead and instantly Athins newfound powers were gone. Athin stumbled to the ground, angry and depressed at this demonstration of power over him. Looking at the man with greedy and pleading eyes, he searched for something to say. As the man turned and walked out, he whispered one thing. 'The Rustlord'
The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD
Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.
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