Mjothvitnir ka Motsognir din Aurvang the Hammer of Heretics, Magistrate of Hamsah Mu'tazz

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Description

Large, ham-sized, hands constantly gripping and relaxing, seeming to strain
against the webwork of nearly tattooed, ground in dirt between layers upon
layers of calloused skin, sending ripples up tightly corded muscle that seems
to seethe and writhe underneath a layer of course black hair nearly thick
enough to be called a pelt.

A pelt that seems to have no end, as it struggles to invade every exposed
piece of flesh and drown it in a sea of hair that cascades over his body
starting at his crown and flowing down in a chaotic, white-water jumble
over the underlying boulders and jutting jetties of flesh and bone that make
his face and head look like a sack pulled tight over a pile of coarsely
ground ore.

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Score

Level	48	Sex	male	Race	dwarf
Ethos	Orderly	Align	Good	Class	paladin
Practices	13	Trains	0	Hometown	Hamsah Mu'tazz
Exp	566709	To Level	23681	Sphere	Justice
Age middle-aged, 189 years old (208 hours)
Hit Points	981	Mana	623	Movement	847
Strength	21	Intelligence	19	Wisdom	19
Dexterity	18	Constitution	21	Charisma	16
Carry #	0/33	Carry Weight	0 lb 0 oz
Gold	0	Silver	0	Copper	0
Wimpy	0	Morale	Moderate
Hitroll	9	Damroll	6

Role

Chapter 31

Lastname Explanation.
Added Sun Apr 15 02:43:49 2007 at level 1:

ka Motsognir means "Blood of Motsognir".

Used by Dwarves where he comes from to signify the most important male
ancestor in the Family.

din Aurvang means "From the fount of Aurvang"

Used by Dwarves where he comes from to signify the most important female
ancestor in the Family.

Aurvang being the first-born of 12 daughters of Motsognir, and the hated
older sister of the evil Thekk who was Motsognir's heir and firstborn of
5 sons.

Thus Mjothvitnir ka Motsognir din Aurvang means:
"Mjothvitnir of the blood of Motsognir by the fount of Aurvang"

Roughly translated, of course.


The signifigance of Motsognir is explained in the sections of the role
that talk about theology.

Role

Chapter 30

Formative Theology, beginning primer.
Added Sun Apr 15 02:46:17 2007 at level 1:

Much of Mjoth's personality, goals, and desires come from his firm belief in the truth
of his Family's Theology, passed down through the years. To tell all of the stories and
mythology of his family's past would take years, but during his youth he soaked it all
up. Follows is a rather sparse summation of the main points of the beginning of this
historical (at least he believes so to his bones)family story.

All Dwarves know that they were made in the form of Nordiach, and to tend Nordiach.

But it took many years for the first dwarves to form something resembling a structured
Society, being quite busy with their tending duties at first.

The First King, was the First mortal dwarf to awaken. And the Strongest and mightiest
ever to live. The name that the People gave to him was Motsognir, meaning Battle
Roarer, in reverence to his fierce battle cries that he used while leading the People.


Unfortunately, his firstborn son was a slothful wastrel in almost every way, and more
than a little selfish and dark in his soul. His name was Thekk.

When time came for Motsognir to turn over his crown, his son wasted no time in
misusing his power in a number of ways.

**
Most of which are used as morality stories when teaching young dwarves what not to
do. Which has led to many curses, insults, and every-day phrases such as "You Thekked
that up", "Thekk take you!", "Thekks blood is strong in your veins", or the much
shorter "Thekk-spawn whore!", and so on.
**

He was so horrid that Motsognir, on his deathbed, not only cursed his own son, but
Himself and any who bore a drop of his own blood throughout the rest of time. Until
something happened. What that something is has been lost. His words faded off while
he died, and no one ever knew what would stop the curse, though many in the Family
have speculated.

The Kingship, because of the curse, forever passed from the Family, and rightfully so,
so wicked had Thekk been.

And all of the descendants of all of Motsognir's other children were either to work
as lowly laborers in the mines, or as priests dedicated to Justice, to make up for
Thekk's works.

Role

Chapter 29

Formative Theology, personal specifics.
Added Sun Apr 15 02:47:24 2007 at level 1:

The Part of the Family's theology that bears most on Mjoth's choices in life, both
past (and he hopes future) is thus:

It is said that Motsognir was so great a Dwarf, that he was given the Immortality
of the Gods.

Motsognir's greatest love in his mortal life was Justice, which was what made him
such a great King and Dwarf. However, it was this love of Justice that forced him
to curse himself. And this curse tempered the gift of Immortality, and tied his
Life-force to Justice itself.

He could not live as most Gods do. Even most minor Gods and Avatars. His soul was
Tied to Justice. And he could not exist in a conscious state unless there were
enough in the World who willingly lived under a Just Law.

For much of Thera's history, Motsognir has, because of this, been completely
unconscious.

Even during times when Mortal Theran Law was at it's most powerful, Motsognir had
but little consciousness, perhaps that equivalent to a sleeping mortal, due to
the amount of corruptness and unjust blood thirst in those who would force such
a law as might be Just upon others against their will, making such law Unjust.

But recently, in the last few hundred years, he has been stirring from this
slumber, and his own dreams have started to leak into the dreams of those of his
long-removed descendants that have within them some portion of the spark of his
own passion for Justice.

Mjothvitnir is one such.

Role

Chapter 22

Where to pray?
Added Tue Apr 17 10:59:52 2007 at level 8:

Mjoth is of two minds on where would be best in helping him reach the
correct state of consciousness to allow him to send prayers that would
reach Motsognir.

Of course, the first thought, would be to find someplace in Thera
where Justice reigns and holds strong sway.

But then again, Motsognir was the first Dwarf to awaken, and spent
most of his life in the Earth beginning the great works of creating
what would become later the great Halls of the Dwarves, and tending
Nordiach.

As such, would not it be best to find the deepest cave available?

Mjoth isn't sure yet. He is hoping to have talks with others of the
Blood (dwarves) and get answers without actually asking right out.



After talking to another Dwarf paladin, he is convinced that the
underdark, in caverns deep in the earth, is the best place to
enter the right state to reach Motsognir.

Role

Chapter 20

Spreading the Word!
Added Mon Apr 23 22:12:24 2007 at level 20:

Mjoth began talking about Motsognir and his son Thekk, and True
Justice to anyone who would listen shortly after he began his
travels.

But, he has hit some speed-bumps, because some of the things he
has learned have confused him somewhat.

At first, He assumed that all Dwarves knew of Motsognir, and so
he was going to preach to all of those who had not heard...

But then, Dwarf after Dwarf that he met had never heard of the
Great Motsognir! Mjoth's inner dismay stunned him for quite
some time.

And so, he changed, perhaps he should concentrate only on
re-educating the Dwarves on their own history? This probably
came from his subconscious Dwarvo-centric view of the world.

But as time went on, The Dwarves he met weren't all that
interested.

And time and again, The arials, elves, humans, svirfnebli,
would seem quite interested in hearing tales of Motsognir.

He has spoken of Motsognir to enough people, to realize that
trying to preach to the unwilling-to-listen can often do
more harm than good, as they might change their lives to
live just the opposite of what Mjoth's goal is, just for
spite.

And so, how he preaches, and who he preaches to, has evolved
somewhat, but he is quite satisfied with his progress so
far, having brought word of Motsognir's stirrings to many
already.

But he is holding off from returning to the place deep in
the earth where he first felt the tangible presence of
Motsognir, because he wants to have taken the first step
in proving that his entire life is dedicated not only to
spreading the word, but also to standing up for Justice
with his life if need be.

And he has yet proved even to those of the Spire that he
deserves a place. How can he bring the good news to
Motsognir, until there is good news to bring?

Role

Chapter 21

Early goals, almost there.
Added Mon Apr 23 21:57:05 2007 at level 20:

After receiving confirmation that Motsognir was stirring, he set
out to achieve the first of many goals that he has set for himself.

First, he wanted to prove to himself that he had what it took to
stand and fight, when fighting was necessary. It was rough going
at first, but he believes that he has enough of a basic knowledge
so that he will at the least not embarrass Motsognir when he
wades into combat in the name of Justice.

The second goal, is to prove to Motsognir that he did not make
a mistake in allowing Mjothvitnir to work towards perhaps waking
him fully.

It took him quite a long time, of searching and introspection,
trying to find that one thing that would be the Proof he needed.

But, he had a dream, perhaps from Motsognir, perhaps from his own
subconscious, which answered him. Proving himself to Motsognir
is not going to be one thing, or one act. It will be a measure
of his entire life, all of his actions.

To work towards this end, in addition to his preaching, he
hopes to help the Just Law of Thera grow stronger.

He sought out the Leaders of the Spire, and was told he could not
gain entrance to the Spire until he had advanced more (20th lvl).

Feeling a desire to start work as soon as possible, he worked to
reach that point, and now seeks out the Leaders of the Spire.

Role

Chapter 23

Personality
Added Sun Apr 15 20:53:05 2007 at level 1:

Mjoth is about as Humble as a Dwarf can get. Now, there is debate if even
the most Humble Dwarf would be considered less than a maniacal egotist
if he were a Human.

The Humbleness stems from his family and his upbringing. There have been
many in the family who have railed against the Curse, who have tried to
live outside the Curse, and shown more and more that the Curse is Just.

But, in large part, the Family takes living with the curse, and accepting
their status as second or third-class Dwarves with good grace as a point
of Pride.

He is soft-spoken....for a Dwarf. And more than a little bit of an
introvert. Something he has to consciously struggle with every day in his
quest to bring the truth of Motsognir to the masses.

While he is very humble, and accepts his "lesser" status among other
Dwarves, there is no small part of him that towers with Pride that while
other races were created as toys, or actors, for certain gods....the
Dwarves were created to tend a God himself, and created in that God's
image.

Dwarves have purpose. Dwarves are important. Most other races are
bit-players on the stage of Thera, in his view. Now, this does not mean
that they aren't good allies, or strong enemies, just that in the end
it is Dwarven blood that matters.

Role

Chapter 24

Religion vs pantheon.
Added Sun Apr 15 20:52:02 2007 at level 1:

Mjoth detests Grurk. Mjoth believes that Grurk, while powerful, is an evil
creature who cares nothing for justice. Just the opposite in fact.

Grurk is a Traitor to Justice who, when he gained the power of Immortality
grabbed Lordship over Justice itself in order to destroy Justice.

Mjoth's religion of worshiping Motsognir may mirror Grurk's in alot of ways,
but that just convinces him that Grurk is taking the Truth and twisting it.

As far as other gods go. If they are against what he sees as Justice, he
hates them. If they aren't against or for, he will respect their power but
rather considers them inconsequential.

Role

Chapter 25

OOC clarification of that last one.
Added Sun Apr 15 02:52:46 2007 at level 1:

When Mjoth is own to grow, it would not be just in his mind to fight any
creature or being with anything but his own Faith and strength, so that Justice
may decide who deserves to live.

When someone breaks a just law, they have not only abandoned but ASSAULTED
Justice.

Thus, it is just for all of the Guards of the Watch to fight together to heal
justice.


This means that Tribbies can use guards. Tribbies can fight together in
defense of the Spire.

Mjoth isn't sure how that affects offensive strikes against Spire enemies, so
he will attempt to keep himself out of those situations.

(Meaning he probably won't take part in many raids on outlander where other
tribbies are there)

Role

Chapter 26

Solo ranking/other things religion wise. (yes, I am stupid enough to try)
Added Sun Apr 15 02:51:58 2007 at level 1:

**/ooc
Yes, I am stupid enough to try. No I am not doing this for any ic benefit or
attention. It just seems the role calls for it, and I've never done it, so why
not give it a go?
**/endooc


Many are the Teachings of Motsognir. And all of them hinge around Justice. But
before he knew of Justice, he was among the most feared of Warriors (hence his
name).

Many of his teachings, therefore, mirror his own growth from bloodthirsty
warrior into dedicant of Justice, and follow his attempts to reconcile those two
seemingly disparate parts of his personality.

Out of this struggle, evolved a philosophy of Combat and Justice, which hinges
upon the basic idea that once combat is joined, the only Naturally Just outcome
is that in which the Better Combatant wins.

This philosophy was tempered later in his life, however, when he would see those
who's causes were Just would lose, leading to Justice itself becoming lessened in
the World.

(The current day example would be a lawman killed by a mob of outlanders).

His Acknowledgement of this problem led him to his one and only crisis of his
own internal faith. For he knew that the Ends do just justify the Means...but
if some ends are not achieved...Justice itself will suffer.

The answer to that, came in the understanding of purpose and in every creature's
right to choose for himself how he will act.

Those who will initiate fights against Justice, have abandoned Justice. And for
Justice to be True Justice, Justice must then abandon them.

Role

Chapter 27

Empowerment/religion and IC lifetime goals
Added Sun Apr 15 02:49:26 2007 at level 1:

Mjoth thinks of himself as a realist. He knows it will be hard, to nearly
impossible to gain the Motsognir's Blessings upon the tasks he wishes to live his
life attempting to accomplish.

Motsognir is quite Somnolent. It will take work and dedication to awaken him
enough to get divine sanction for his quest, but who ever accused dwarves of not
being stubborn never met Mjothvitnir.

Mjothv will consider his life a success if he but brings but one soul to the truth
of Motsognir and the True Justice that Motsognir so loved. But he knows that even
such a seemingly modest goal is monumental if measured in the amount of effort and
dedication it will take to accomplish.

And so he has completely dedicated himself to spreading the word...as it were.

Role

Chapter 28

Personal love and ancestor worship.
Added Sun Apr 15 02:48:45 2007 at level 1:

Since he was a child, the stories of his Family and Motsognir have come alive for
Mjoth, because of the Dreams of Motsognir that bleed into his own.

Even as a toddler, he would tell his parents of his strange dreams, and they were
not slow in understanding what was going on.

Because of this, they worked and instilled in him a great love and respect for his
Ultimate Ancestor, and a hope that one day Motsognir would become strong enough to
help bring true Justice to all who live in Thera.

He has also developed a rather personal goal, of which he has told none but his
confessors during training in the Paladin guild. His hope that should he be able
to bring Justice to be stronger in the World, then the Spirit of Motsognir would
awaken enough to be able to finally tell his descendants what must be done to
be free of the curse.

Role

Chapter 11

Dream Two
Added Mon May 7 11:53:29 2007 at level 27:

This was a short dream that showed Mjoth in
detail one of the stories he had heard of
Motsognir in his youth.

Motsognir as king on his throne. The main
force of warriors are off fighting some battle.

Most of what is left are squires and
young warrior trainees.

And a Dragon comes, and wants to kill Nordiach.

The Dragon is powerful, evil, insane, and
nearly indestructible.

So Motsognir tasks all of the young trainees
with the destruction of the Dragon.

But the Royal armory has not yet finished
designing, let alone making, weapons and
armor that will be most effective in fighting
this dragon.


A large portion of this group, waits for
the armor and weapons to be ready, expecting
their Lord to give them the strength and
power to accomplish the task that has been
handed to them.

A small handful, however, understood
the Justice that Motsognir taught more
clearly.

Motsognir was their King to whom they owed
allegiance, and he had given to them a
task.

It was their job, their duty, to find a way
to accomplish this thing.

And so, they banded together, and came up
with a plan to fight the Dragon.

For weeks, they struggled with the beast,
most of them dyeing in the effort.

Finally, Motsognir and his royal armorers
came out of the smithy and foundry with
piles of armor and weapons specifically
designed to fight the dragon, only to
find most of the trainees outside waiting
for them.

Immediately, Motsognir dismissed all of
the trainees sitting there waiting, and
ordered them out of his sight forever.

Then, he personally took the new armor
and weapons to where the last three
trainees still struggled with the Dragon.
He leaped in to fight the Dragon single-
handed to give the three time to put
on the new armor.

They did so, and together Motsognir and
the three trainees slew the Dragon once
and for all.

The three trainees were made into
Motsognir's champions.

Role

Chapter 19

How he rationalizes evil in the Spire.
Added Fri Apr 27 09:00:06 2007 at level 21:

Some may question if a Paladin can really follow the code
and still be in the Spire, given the evil that exists there.

This bothered Mjoth for some time, until he had what he
believes to be a dream from Motsognir that addresses the
situation.

If there is a village with hundreds of starving, dieing
children, and a bastard Duergar shows up and actually
starts FEEDING and saving the children, should Mjoth
stop the Duergar from doing that? No.

Now, it is true, that Mjoth feels that once Justice has
a stronger presence in Thera, those evil bastards will
get what is coming to them, but until then...

Well, even a rabid dog can protect sheep from other
rabid dogs, you just have to keep a close eye on him
for any signs of his inevitable turning.

The best place to keep an eye on the evil of the Spire,
is with a position of leadership within the Spire.

Which poses a little bit of a problem. Mjoth had not
started out thinking of such grand thoughts. He just
wanted to, and still wants to, just do his work, not
rule over the Spire in any way like he has read some
of the past leadership has.

But, he might have an easier time doing his job with
one of the many different leadership roles of the Spire.

So he has decided, he's just going to do the best he
can. If it would be Just for him to earn said spot,
then he will earn it, otherwise he will not. Either
way, Justice is served.

Role

Chapter 18

Finally, some progress to report!
Added Fri Apr 27 09:06:11 2007 at level 21:

Normally, Mjoth likes to consider himself quite patient, as
all those of the cursed blood have had to learn such over
the long years.

But he was definitely feeling itchy to get started working
by the time he finally caught up with the new Provost after
looking for him for so long.

So now that he has proven to the Spire that he is worthy and
started work, along with his growing understanding of how
to use the abilities given to him, and how well his preaching
and teaching other mortals of the Faith, he feels he has
something positive to report to Motsognir, and will seek him
out once again.

Role

Chapter 17

Re-contacting Motsognir.
Added Mon Apr 30 15:56:49 2007 at level 21:

Two things happened in the last few days, that taught
Mjoth a few things that he thought he already knew.

Both, taught him that he alone did not have the
strength to stand against the forces of Injustice
as they stood, and that it would be a false
hubris to think otherwise.

He knows that he must be the Vessel for the strength
of Motsognir, for only he has the strength of True
Justice behind him, and none can stand before such
strength.

This, combined with the fact that he is slightly
proud enough to wish to share his early steps that
he has taken in getting a spot as a Magistrate, has
led him to desire yet more contact with Motsognir.

He remembers the feel of Motsognir, through the earth
and stone in the deep Abysmal pit that he was called
to before, and he yearns for such again.

However, while he still loves the feel of the stone
in that deep, wind-riven pit, he no longer feels
Motsognir's presence there.

Whether this is a fault within himself, or just the
fact that Motsognir is slumbering a little deeper,
Mjoth doesn't know. But, he hopes that by
getting deeper into the Earth himself, he can
succeed in contacting Motsognir once more.

Role

Chapter 16

Lastname, take two, ooc
Added Mon May 7 11:41:15 2007 at level 27:

After spending some time on the official page's
graveyard, I've noticed that almost all of the
lastnames are significantly shorter than the one
I picked.

While what I picked was role-appropriate I think.
I certainly understand that it doesn't really fit
within the acceptable lastnames framework.

I am not sweating it, though. Just wanted to make
sure it was known that I wasn't trying to get such
a long-winded lastname or special treatment or
something.

Role

Chapter 15

Dreams. Two that he can remember, at least.
Added Mon May 7 11:42:49 2007 at level 27:

Mjoth has felt the presence of Motsognir once more.

Deep in the Underdark, the very stones breathed and
throbbed with the heartbeat of Motsognir, and Mjoth
felt his own heart sync with and become one with
the beat.

With this experience came a new fire within him to
grow strong enough to do Motsognir's will, and he
went out to preach and grow as fast as he could.

But, almost immediately, he began to have dreams.

He can remember clearly only two of them. And by the
time the second one came, he had reached the extent
of the new strength that had been given to him the
during the experience in the underdark.

He has some ideas on what they mean, but he needs
to be sure, so he will be seeking advice on them
from those he considers wise.

He is of the opinion that these dreams are trying
to show him something very important about what
is keeping him from growing in faith as he has
been trying to.

Role

Chapter 14

Dream One.
Added Mon May 7 11:44:48 2007 at level 27:

This dream had no sound, but was very vivid in color.

There was an almost uncountable number of dwarves,
standing in a single file line.

At the beginning of the line, was Motsognir as Mjoth
had always pictured him.

The dwarf behind Motsognir pointed at Motsognir, and
then said "Motsognir" to the dwarf behind him.

Only there was no sound, it came out like large
writing in the air, in vivid and swirling colors of
red and brown and silver. Colors of the earth in
a living pattern.

From there, On and on, each dwarf would turn to the
one behind him, and say "Motsognir". But each time
the colors would change a little bit.

Finally, at the end of the line, Mjoth saw his
Father turn to him and say "Motsognir.

The Name was still in the same colors of the earth
and the colors still swirled in a living pattern,
but it was obvious that the pattern was different
from what it was in the beginning.

Role

Chapter 13

Dream one interpretation?
Added Mon May 7 11:48:12 2007 at level 27:

Mjoth believes this dream means that he does not
know the whole truth of Motsognir.

The name was the same in the dream, and
also the colors, and the kind of pattern the
colors made, which Mjoth takes to mean that the
basic idea and story behind Motsognir are true.

But, the fact that the pattern itself was
different in the specifics Mjoth takes to mean
that perhaps there are things about Motsognir
that he thinks of as true that are not?

What does this means for his faith?

Mjoth thinks the meaning goes deeper than
just "Specifics of Motsognir's life might
not be known after so long".

So far in Mjoth's life, he has been convinced
that he knew the truth of what Motsognir
wanted. Of what Motsognir's goals were, and
why.

He has been using that belief as a compass to
tell him how to act in every situation in
everyday life.

But, with the dream, even if the Truth of
Motsognir isn't different, maybe something
about his message is slightly different?

The basic message Mjoth thinks he needs to
take from this is to ask Motsognir for more
direction and know he is getting it right,
instead of relying on the stories he heard
growing up and hoping he is getting it
right.

Role

Chapter 12

Dream one ooc
Added Mon May 7 11:49:23 2007 at level 27:

Mjothvitnir's religion of Motsognir is too
nebulous.

Has a developed origin for the religion, but
not enough "meat", for me.

Going to be working on that. This dream
kindof gives a way for the religion to
grow dynamically into something more
substantial, instead of being based on
"childhood stories" which are static and
not well defined.

Role

Chapter 10

Dream two interpretation?
Added Mon May 7 11:54:37 2007 at level 27:

Mjoth believes he was given to remember this story
because of how he behaved the last time he was
struggling to contact Motsognir.

While he did continue to preach about Motsognir and
feed the poor as well as stand on duty for the law,
Mjoth was ignoring one part of what Motsognir
has tasked for him.

Part of Mjoth's task, is to grow stronger, so that
he can be a more useful tool for Motsognir's
reawakening. But Mjoth stopped trying to grow when
he was trying to contact Motsognir.

He was being like the Trainees who were waiting for
help from the King in order to do what the King had
tasked for them.

He now knows that he needs to be more like the
other squires, and go out to grow whenever he can.

Yes. He may turn out to be one of those trainees
who went out and died to the Dragon.

But better to be one of those who dies trying to
accomplish his given task, than one who never even
tries to accomplish it because he is waiting for
help.

Role

Chapter 9

Justice vs Honor. Not the same thing.
Added Thu May 10 20:13:07 2007 at level 31:

Many times, people have made the mistake of thinking that
Mjoth follows Honor because of how he chooses to fight alone.

So he has had quite a bit of time to pray and meditate on
what the differences are.

Mjoth is convinced that "Honor" as it exists in Thera, isn't
a True faith, like Justice is.

Mjoth believes that Honor has it's roots in a people who were
searching for True Justice, but were unwilling to accept the
uncomfortable consequences that come with True Justice when
their lives were weighed and balanced according to Justice.

This led to them stopping short of full Justice. And what
they came up with was called "Honor".

Now because Honor is easier to live with than Justice,
Honor has become the well known philosophy today.

But, Mjoth thinks of Honor more as a personal code that tries
to approximate Justice in ones own life.

Where Justice is more of a code that applies to all people at
all times.

Role

Chapter 8

Hard lesson, new ideas, spreading the faith.
Added Fri May 11 15:55:55 2007 at level 32:

Mjoth learned mainly from listening to stories and prayer.

Mjoth has always spread the word of Motsognir in a one on one
way, preaching what he knew to be true to people willing to
listen, at least, if not believe right off.

This did not prepare Mjoth, in any way, for what happened at
the Inn of the Star.

He was in prayer to Motsognir, deep in the Earth, when he was
struck with a sudden idea that exploded into his mind with
such force, that he knows it was a gift from Motsognir.

Why not use the Heralds to publish to all people the news
of Motsognir, instead of just speaking to each person one on
one?

This way, those who show interest can approach Mjoth with
some basic knowledge, and the discussion can be more on
specifics.

So Mjoth approached Sokde of the Heralds with the idea of
a series of scrolls. Which lead to an invitation to speak
a little bit to Sokde on Motsognir at the Inn.

What Mjoth was not ready for, was the audience that showed
up at Sokde's invitation. Many of whom were outright
skeptical, or even openly hostile. Even a dark God showed
up.

Mjoth probably could have answered well all of the questions
posed, had he been given time, but they came fast, and
many were posed in ways to try to trip up his philosophy.

And, he was trying very hard not to say things that would
cause the Demon god to turn him into a lump of smouldering
flesh.

Mjoth does not believe he did as well as he could have in
that situation. But he is not deterred. It was a good forum
to get the word out, in addition to the coming scrolls.

And, if he keeps at it, and with faith in Motsognir, he
will find the right words.

Role

Chapter 7

A third dream. Motsognir Speaks!
Added Fri May 18 08:22:12 2007 at level 33:

Mjoth is covered with a sense of awe and a basic feeling of
thanks that Motsognir would speak with him, even in a
Dream.


This dream started just as he fell asleep.

He was surrounded by warm, bare, primal stone in a dark
cavern, and he could not move, or speak. But he could
hear.

He heard the stones breathing with the rising heartbeat
of the Stirring Motsognir.

Suddenly, Motsognir was before him, looking both stern and
loving.

Arms crossed, both hands gripping tightly in a throbbing
grip massive hammers of pure light, Motsognir leaned
forward, down to Mjothvitnir, and spoke.

Nearly deafening was his voice. But it carried no pain to
Mjoth's ears.

"I have prepared you for this insight, Servant. With the
dream that showed you that you had me wrong in some
respects."

"And I am finally waking enough to speak in your dreams,
though not for long. Attend me well, and remember."

"It is not as you have been taught, with me and my Slumber."

"I have been awake many times in Thera's past. My strength
is not tied to the Strength of Justice as you have thought."

"But, Because of my use of Justice to call down the Curse
upon my Son, I am bound to be a servant of Justice, and it's
champion."

"You, are to be one of my tools, in my service, should you
prove yourself a worthy tool."

"I stir, not when Justice grows strong, or weak. I stir, when
Justice is under attack, from which it needs my defense."

"And you know what assaults it in these times."

"Go. Continue to warn the Unjust of my Waking. And teach
Thera of Justice. This I command."

And then Mjoth woke.

He is filled with a renewed determination. Justice itself
is under attack, and he feels more than ever the drive
to prove to Motsognir that he is worthy to be used in
service to Justice.

Role

Chapter 6

Dream 4: Campfire talk
Added Tue May 29 09:46:58 2007 at level 40:

**
ooc, I tried to think what Motsognir's religion would look like, if it was
more fleshed out like a real cf religion, which spheres he would have
and the like. This is my ic attempt at something like that.
**

Dream awareness starts slowly. Blackness, fading into a shifting red light that grows
from the smallest speck to a roaring fire in front of him. He is sitting on a log
inches from the flame, but fears no singe as there is no heat.

The trunks of massive trees crowd around. Rain starts. Heavy rain. Deluge. Silent,
everything silent.

*SMACK* The first sound, So loud it is painful. The sound of massive hands slapping
together with shattering force.

At the same exact instant, the falling waters part, as if shifted just far away to
miss the fire and Mjoth sitting at the fire. And the Massive Dwarf sitting at the
fire next to him, rubbing his hands in the non-heat of the fire.

Sound comes. Hear the thunder and see the lightning. Shock that in the lightning
flashes the trunks of the trees are shown to be stone pillars in a natural cave,
the ceiling far away and hidden behind the rain clouds.

STAY SILENT WHILE I INSTRUCT! The dwarf next to him commands before a wry smile splits
his face. The dwarf removes a crown from his head and tosses it into the fire.

A massive hand engulfs Mjoth's shoulder in a gesture of friendship, and words come to
him almost as if spoken, though the dwarf does not speak, just looks into the fire
with sadness and determination written large across his features.


Too long did I serve as King. I still tend to command when other approaches are more
appropriate.

You grow stronger, but so do the forces allied against Justice, myself, you, and your
chosen companions. With your new strength, you will be tested even more strenuously.
perhaps beyond your limits. I tell you this, so you will not expect your growing
strength to make life easier on you.

That realization has destroyed many who would have helped me in the past.

It is also time for you to have a deeper understanding.

No. Not Justice. I have given you my teachings on Justice.

But, I caution you. True Justice in itself is not this Mortal Law you have chosen.

Oh, I understand, you see a way that this Mortal Law can be a tool for True
Justice, and I agree that it oftentimes can be so. But many have grown to the
belief that they are the same, to their destruction.

Be mindful of the deeper lesson in what I have just said. No. I can tell that you
missed it entirely. I will enlighten. Which is the second lesson you must learn.

I told you that your choice to use Mortal Law as a tool is a viable one.

Your CHOICE!

Everyone has a choice. But not all choices are equal.

Yes. True Justice is what I serve. And it is what all who would be useful to me in
my service to Justice must hold sacred.

But. You are Mortals. You can not know natively everything about Justice, or how best
to serve it. Or even what is most Just in every situation.

This requires choice. And Judgment. Yes. Judgment. You must take what you know,
and what you have been taught, and reach a decision. You will be responsible for this
decision, but right or wrong, it is YOUR decision. And it is your duty to make
good decisions as often as possible.

For this,

Class Specifics

Dedication

Shield

Virtues

Faith

Statistics

Experience Breakdown

Experience from Cabal raiding	2000
Experience from Skill improvements	15190
Experience from Exploration	4925
Experience from Quests	27200
Experience from Commerce	2375

Adventuring Statistics

Character Created	Sun Apr 15 02:39:32 2007
Quests Completed	15
Exploration Points Found	19
Bonus Experience from Immortals	7500
(WANTED) Criminal	0 times
% of lifetime in the wilderness	22 %
% of lifetime in the cities	32 %
% of lifetime in the Inn of the Eternal Star	1 %
% of lifetime caballed	84 %

Cabal Specifics

Cabal Statistics

# of logins with their cabal item	110
# of logins without their cabal item	5
# of logouts with their cabal item	104
# of logouts without their cabal item	1
# of times they lost their cabal item	3
# of times they retrieved their cabal item	4
# of times they took another cabal item	0

# of (WANTED) flags placed	29
# of (WANTED) flags removed	1
# of criminals killed	6
% of lifetime on duty	32 %

Timeline

Tue Apr 17 12:52:41 2007 at level 9 (4 hrs):
Empowered by Ysaloerye to level 19.

Mon Apr 23 13:39:43 2007 at level 20 (22 hrs):
Mjothvitnir advanced to level 20 <PK: 0-0>

Thu Apr 26 22:49:16 2007 at level 21 (32 hrs):
Inducted into TRIBUNAL by Maethron.

Thu Apr 26 22:49:37 2007 at level 21 (32 hrs):
Maethron assigned Mjothvitnir to Seantryn Modan.

Wed May 2 11:17:29 2007 at level 21 (42 hrs):
Empowerment changed by Ysaloerye to level 26.

Wed May 2 22:32:22 2007 at level 23 (45 hrs):
Maethron assigned Mjothvitnir to Voralian City.

Wed May 9 02:50:55 2007 at level 30 (61 hrs):
Mjothvitnir advanced to level 30 <PK: 4-3>

Fri May 18 09:12:24 2007 at level 33 (89 hrs):
Empowerment changed by Kastellyn to level 51.

Mon May 28 06:06:56 2007 at level 40 (119 hrs):
Mjothvitnir advanced to level 40 <PK: 9-4>

Fri Jun 1 10:45:03 2007 at level 45 (151 hrs):
Maethron assigned Mjothvitnir to Hamsah Mu'Tazz.

Title History

Thu Apr 19 22:43:03 2007, level 18 (18 hrs):
Mjothvitnir the Principled, Recruit of the Third Brigade

Tue May 29 09:44:47 2007, level 40 (123 hrs):
Mjothvitnir ka Motsognir din Aurvang the Paragon of Fortitude, Magistrate of Voralian City

Skill List

Level 1	mace	100%
Level 1	polearm	75%
Level 1	sword	100%
Level 1	staff	85%
Level 1	parry	100%
Level 1	rescue	1%
Level 1	recall	100%
Level 1	shield block	100%
Level 1	stone armor use	79%
Level 2	improved compare	99%
Level 2	anoint weapon	95%
Level 3	first aid	82%
Level 3	metal armor use	100%
Level 4	enhanced damage	100%
Level 6	second attack	100%
Level 7	hand to hand	96%
Level 7	fast healing	100%
Level 9	aim	86%
Level 9	light armor use	100%
Level 10	charge	1%
Level 10	disarm	100%
Level 10	shield bash	100%
Level 10	wanted	100%
Level 10	lay hands	80%
Level 10	shield mastery	100%
Level 12	haggle	82%
Level 12	judge	71%
Level 13	third attack	100%
Level 14	meditation	100%
Level 15	guard call	82%
Level 15	vigilance	87%
Level 15	shield jab	100%
Level 16	informant	70%
Level 19	lore	92%
Level 20	manacles	81%
Level 20	pen	1%
Level 22	pugil	1%
Level 23	slice	1%
Level 24	flank attack	100%
Level 28	fast	78%
Level 28	track the wicked	92%
Level 32	angels wing	100%
Level 35	silent prayer	75%
Level 35	deputize	73%
Level 35	evade	76%

Supplication List

Supplication List

Level 1	detect evil	96%
Level 1	mend wounds	100%
Level 3	create food	100%
Level 4	create water	86%
Level 4	know alignment	1%
Level 5	detect consecration	1%
Level 6	bless	93%
Level 6	detect invis	98%
Level 7	cure blindness	86%
Level 10	flamestrike	91%
Level 11	call lightning	77%
Level 11	protection	99%
Level 13	remove curse	82%
Level 15	haven	91%
Level 17	cure deafness	75%
Level 19	blessed divination	94%
Level 20	wrath	100%
Level 21	summon	88%
Level 22	crusade	95%
Level 24	remove taint	87%
Level 25	turn undead	81%
Level 25	essence of faith	90%
Level 27	sanctuary	100%
Level 27	templars will	89%
Level 29	heal	100%
Level 30	spiritual hammer	77%
Level 32	word of recall	86%
Level 32	fervor	93%
Level 32	divine intervention	75%
Level 33	righteousness	80%
Level 37	redemption	76%
Level 38	holy word	75%
Level 40	sanctify room	84%

PK Statistics

PK Statistics

Total PK Wins	11 (0 at level 48)
Total PK Losses	13
Total Mob Deaths	9
# of Assassination Deaths	2

PK Wins by Class
VS. warrior	6
VS. anti-paladin	1
VS. assassin	3
VS. ranger	1

PK Wins by Cabal
VS. None	7
VS. OUTLANDER	2
VS. BATTLE	1
VS. EMPIRE	1

PK Wins by Align
VS. Good	0
VS. Neutral	6
VS. Evil	5

PK Deaths by Class
VS. warrior	5
VS. anti-paladin	1
VS. assassin	3
VS. ranger	1
VS. druid	3

PK Deaths by Cabal
VS. None	5
VS. OUTLANDER	5
VS. EMPIRE	3

PK Deaths by Align
VS. Good	0
VS. Neutral	5
VS. Evil	8

PK Gank-O-Meter

PK Gank-O-Meter

Total PK Wins	11
Total PK Assists	0
Average Group Size Per Kill	1.00

Death's Gank-O-Meter says: Solo-Killer

Average Group Size Per Death

1.31

Death's Ganked-O-Meter says: Murdered By The Self-Reliant

Immortal Comments

Tue Apr 17 11:30:06 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 8 (3 hrs):
An Immortal added 2000 exp for: Great Role as per Ysal.

Tue Apr 17 11:30:58 2007 by 'Ysaloerye' at level 8 (3 hrs):
Very nice and well thought through role

Tue Apr 17 12:54:36 2007 by 'Ysaloerye' at level 9 (4 hrs):
Little earthy and dwarvenly echos to give him a little juice

Tue May 1 08:26:55 2007 by 'Kastellyn' at level 21 (40 hrs):
Another note to Motsognir, letting him know he joined the spire.

Wed May 2 11:21:01 2007 by 'Ysaloerye' at level 21 (42 hrs):
I would prefer he prayed on a more constant basis, and not just when he needed some more Motso-juice. Empowered to 26, lets see if he gets any better.

Thu May 10 19:34:05 2007 by 'Khasotholas' at level 31 (74 hrs):
Well, he's been praying a ton lately. But then again, he needs juice!

Fri May 11 09:01:53 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 32 (78 hrs):
An Immortal added 500 exp for: Fine roleplay at the inn.

Fri May 18 09:13:29 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 33 (89 hrs):
An Immortal added 2000 exp for: Really great role updates, solid RP, I like the path this guy has taken and his persistence and dedication. Also the development of his God. Don't let the 25 (and counting) role entries scare you, it's worth the read!

Fri May 18 19:20:11 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 33 (91 hrs):
An Immortal added 500 exp for: For having to put up with Azerdek being a retard and spamming him with increasingly nonsensical and retarded things after Mjoth solo-killed him.

Tue May 29 08:48:47 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 40 (123 hrs):
An Immortal added 750 exp for: Got Siladhiele to publish what I would call a treatise he wrote on Motsognir, so all Therans would know the history of his God. Nice!

Tue May 29 09:45:15 2007 by 'Daevryn' at level 40 (123 hrs):
Pretty constant rp effort, lastnameified.

Mon Jun 4 10:35:05 2007 by 'Rayihn' at level 47 (173 hrs):
I think this guy would make a good justiciar

Mon Jun 4 16:56:03 2007 by 'Twist' at level 47 (176 hrs):
role contest entrant - but he just won the previous role contest and doesn't have a ton of great new content (good role overall, though). I hate that I read 20 entries before realizing the above.

Tue Jun 5 09:09:56 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 47 (179 hrs):
An Immortal added 750 exp for: Wrote another treatise on Motsognir, this one about Mercy. Really good read, I liked it!

Tue Jun 5 14:53:11 2007 by 'An Immortal' at level 47 (180 hrs):
An Immortal added 1000 exp for: Second place role contest.

Mon Jun 11 08:12:11 2007 by 'Khasotholas' at level 47 (188 hrs):
Usually I don't like constant role updates, but he does them fairly well, and they're not totally montonous.

Role

Chapter 1

A story about paying for accidents.
Added Tue Jun 5 16:06:52 2007 at level 47:

Four times now, Criminals have escaped the Law. While they might have
escaped anyway, there is no doubt in Mjoth's mind that they had a better
time of it because of his keeping himself near naked to repay his mistake.

Then, There was the point where he almost was unable to retrieve the Scales.

Then, Falling to Aomiern in his own city.

This was especially hard on him, because it was right in front of the Lady
Ysaloerye, even though he isn't proud as far as dwarfs go, this was a hit.

While sitting in the underdark, surrounded by the Stone, he was all of a
sudden reminded of a very short story from Motsognir's reign as king.

******

There was an aging captain, in charge of training young troops. Infact, he
was by far the best trainer in those days, which was shortly after the
whole Dragon thing, which also meant that he was the only trainer available
for young squires and such.

A young trainee thought he knew more than he did. And he had Thekk's own
twisted soul. He had challenged the captain, and was rightly humiliated, and
this rankled him.

That night, the Thekk-spawn young dwarf tried to kill the captain, and in the
resulting fracas, one of the other young trainees who came running to the
captain's aid died.

The captain blamed himself, and retired right off, believing himself no longer
worthy.

This right pissed Motsognir off.

Motsognir called the captain to him. And yelled at him for an hour before he
finally got to the point.

Yes. The death of the trainee was the captain's fault. But the captain had
a duty to perform.

Yes. The captain had to pay for his part in the trainee's death. but the
the captain's punishment was not retirement. He was needed too much.

His punishment was to continue training the young, even though he knew he
was not completely worthy. Even though he did not wish to. He had to
continue.

(ooc, idea from BSG, chief Tirrol and Adama...etc.)

Finally, Mjoth knew what he had to do.

He would never feel as if he had payed enough for the death of the innocent
in the accident on the docks.

But, his trying to atone was leading him to ignore his duties to the Spire.

And this can not be allowed to continue.

Role

Chapter 2

Dragons!
Added Mon Jun 4 15:10:54 2007 at level 47:

Twice now, he has shared the story of Motsognir's days as a King and the
Dragon and squires. (Role Subject Dream 2)

Once to Teleon, and once to Arhtraknar. Both in similar situations with
their Gods and not yet having received their God's blessings.

The telling of the story seems to have helped the young paladins a bit.

But more than that. With each telling his internal juices have flowed
a bit hotter for Dragon blood. So he has decided to hunt dragons down
around Thera when other duties do not press, in memory of his Lord and
his faithful squires.

And to give honor to the memory to those long dead squires who died
fighting that dragon so long ago.


One thing he did not count on, however was the amount of coin these
dragons were sitting on.

Mjoth has been fairly poor most of his life, and being rich doesn't sit
right with him.

So he will be going out of his way to find young paladins, preferably,
or other lightwalkers to dump the gold on.

Role

Chapter 3

Death. Time. Mortality.
Added Mon Jun 4 11:23:58 2007 at level 47:

Eoal dropped dead. Time got him. Right in the Spire.

Mjothvitnir was awake when this happened, and was able to witness Eoal's
ghost in it's last moments in Thera, as well as look upon the peaceful form
of Eoal's final body at the Altar of the Spire.

A fitting place to leave the Provincial's last remains. But seeing this did
something to Mjothvitnir.

What exactly it was, Mjoth isn't sure. But seeing the hard evidence of
mortality struck him hard.

Not exactly in a negative way. But maybe not in a positive way either. He
has been forced to look over his life so far, as he is no longer a young
dwarf himself.

Looking back, he has confirmed with himself that he has made the right choices,
mostly. But he is having a hard time escaping the questions:

"Could I have done more?"

And:

"Could I be doing more?"

Role

Chapter 4

(ooc) penance for the setback.
Added Sun Jun 3 08:07:58 2007 at level 47:

How long is Mjoth going to serve penance?

To be honest. Not a clue.

Maybe for a week or so? maybe longer? a few days?

Maybe until he dies in a raid defense or retrieval.

Or, on the other hand, maybe until he does really well at retrieving against
odds or repelling a big raid in defense.

Going to play it by ear. To be honest, I don't want him to do it too long,
because he isn't going to get those last 4 lvls wearing only spire-sold eq,
heh.

But I don't think Mjoth would want it to be just token either.

Role

Chapter 5

Setback.
Added Sun Jun 3 07:34:58 2007 at level 47:

Mjoth had been not too recently transferred to Hamsah when he got tired of all of
the darkness lurking on the chaotic docks just east of the city.

The long and short of his setback is this:

He was finally clearing out the evil from the docks, when a young paladin walked
by him quickly on his way to kill darkness in Arkham.

Mjoth's sword arm was jostled, and his sword went through the chest of a
Lightwalking deckhand.

(ooc, k 4. when someone walked in. Oops)

Right away, Mjoth knew the magnitude of his error.

He stripped and sacrificed all of his holy weapons that he no longer felt he
could wield, as well as anything priestly that he wore.

He took some time to meditate, and this was not enough. Justice isn't
always Comfortable. Yes, it was an accident. But that's the only thing that he
feels is saving his soul right now.

Mjoth needs to atone. He needs to strip bare of all trappings and concentrate
just on his job of helping Justice.

There is one thing he will not strip. He came to the point of sacrificing this,
too, to Motsognir. There is a ring he was given for his part in bringing a
murderer to Justice. Mjoth will hold onto this ring as a symbol of what
he must get back to.

Other than that, he will work with just the trappings of the Spire from
Sernikloth for now, focusing on his duty to the Law and Justice and his Lord
until either he feels that he has atoned, or until Motsognir himself
absolves him and sais that he has atoned enough.