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Subject: Re: Owner of a Thirsty Heart
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Date: Mon, 22-Oct-84 07:37:00 EDT
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/***** uokvax:net.games.frp / houxz!disc / 11:18 pm  Oct 18, 1984 */
> Carl neglected to mention Garret's alignment; I think this could
> have a crucial effect on the outcome.

I didn't mention Garret's alignment because I don't think in
terms of alignment; I create the character's personality,
viewpoint, etc., and try to make sure it's not incompatible with
the GM's worldstyle, and then run it without worrying about game
constructs like alignment.  But I suppose you could say both Dani
and Garrett are Neutral.

Another reason for not mentioning their alignment was to avoid
stereotyping in the replies - e.g. He's LG so he just starves to
death, He's evil so he just chows down on Dani, etc.  Even so,
two people assumed he was evil because he associated with orcs
and thought therefore he would have no qualms about dining on his
Twin.

> It may be interesting if this could cause a gradual (how gradual?
> Who knows?) change of alignment, as he begins to feel
> "withdrawal" due to the heart's need for blood as the 24 hours of
> the first day passes (temporary insanity, and accompanying
> remorse afterwards?)

This is one of the things Garret is afraid of - what if his
bloodlust becomes so overwhelming he would kill Dani?  Better to
kill himself immediately, in that case.

> for the elves in the South.
> If they have never even seen other elves perhaps Garret would
> feel no compunction about killing some, especially if there is
> any evidence the twins were exiled or banished from a tribe as
> infants.  Perhaps due to some prophesy about an elf killer?

I like the bit about the prophecy - very similar to the classic
Greek Myths about trying to thwart destiny.  That's not their
background as they know it, but from a player viewpoint I could
certainly believe in it.

> By the way, if you read comics (Marvel in particular) try running
> the twins like Cloak and Dagger...could be REAL interesting that
> way.

I do, and this is a very interesting suggestion. Except that his
"foodsource" is more limited than Cloak's, but the same element
of being able to feed from Dani (Dagger) instead of innocents or
not-so-innocents.

Carl
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