Role

Chapter 12

From the journal of Be'ellassanall'an, dated 13th of the Month of the Old Forces in the year 439

The creature Nunthdhrag puzzles me. He is by all accounts a despicable, foul orc marked by the Gods
as evil. Irredeemable. And yet, of all the creature and people I have met in this land, he is
one of the most honorable. It causes me to question my own notions regarding honor, in relation to
Light and Dark. I have seen some of my own brethren here in the Fortress act is ways I would
consider dishonorable, especially regarding the acquisition of things. I know the Maran value
items more than I do, but it can come across as petty at times.

Conversely, the foul orc, Nunthdhrag, has shown pity, refrained from greed, and largely seems to
hold himself to a high standard of honor. Were it not for his plentiful other disgusting acts, and
taken by itself, I might think him admirable in a way. I suppose honor is not necessarily an
attribute of the Light.

It is interesting to think about. The Gods have given us multiple ways to discern those who
dwell in the darkness. I do not question that. But perhaps some of our notions of what makes a
soul Light or Dark, based upon behavior alone, could use some examination. And if those of us who
claim supremacy in the Light can be outshone by those who clearly and abhorrently dwell in the
darkness when it comes to honor, perhaps we need to rethink some of our practices.

It is something I shall think about long and hard.

Speaking of which, it has been some time since I have visited the brothels of Hamsah Mu'Tazz...

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