EZ_Cyriex
03-18-00, 05:30 PM
I know some fine rogues already know and utilise these ideas, but I think, considering the responce I am getting from using the following "trick", many other fine rogues will enjoy it as much as I am.
As the Master of the Callidus, stealing is not mine nor my apprentices primary means of gaining funds, we much prefer paid killings, but there is never enough work for a subtle blade in Norrath.
While wondering the East Commonlands, just recovering from my recent trip to Neriak, I saw a Teir'Dal Necromancer far richer than his seasons would suggest.
As I was bored, has just spent the last two days in his foul City, and my blade was still in the chest I stored it in before I had gone to Neriak, I decided that I would do what rogues are famous for.
STEALING.
Alais, I was painfully reminded that the laws of order and discord prevent us fom stealing off fellow adventurers.
Therefore I turned to the teachings of the Callidus. Mighty assasins we may be, but there those that we cannot kill. In those situations the next best thing is producing the illusion of death.
A evil leader cannot lead if his followers believe him to be dead. Therefore I hoped to be able to create the illusion of stealing, to anger this Teir'Dal, and perhaps foll him into beliving that rogues can really steal.
Therefore, sneaking, behind him, I moved my hand towards his pocket. I then, using the slight mental abilities we all have (OOC Emotes), I gave him the following thought:
Cyriex has stolen from YOUR inventory.
Cyriex has taken 3 gold from YOU.
You should have seen his face. He not only got angry, but truely believed I had stolen from him. He even threatend to contact the gods in response.
Content with my new skill, I snuck off to a near by group discussing vaious trades. I gave them the same mental image, and the result was nothing short of astonishing.
5 brave adventureres fell hook, line and sinker
As I id not wish to give rogues a bad name, I returned to teaching my Apprentice Tadyen in the subtle sides of combat.
I hope this knowlege I hve shared will aid the work you do
Cyriex Callidus
Master of the Callidus Assasinorium and the /em command :)
Fennin Ro
As the Master of the Callidus, stealing is not mine nor my apprentices primary means of gaining funds, we much prefer paid killings, but there is never enough work for a subtle blade in Norrath.
While wondering the East Commonlands, just recovering from my recent trip to Neriak, I saw a Teir'Dal Necromancer far richer than his seasons would suggest.
As I was bored, has just spent the last two days in his foul City, and my blade was still in the chest I stored it in before I had gone to Neriak, I decided that I would do what rogues are famous for.
STEALING.
Alais, I was painfully reminded that the laws of order and discord prevent us fom stealing off fellow adventurers.
Therefore I turned to the teachings of the Callidus. Mighty assasins we may be, but there those that we cannot kill. In those situations the next best thing is producing the illusion of death.
A evil leader cannot lead if his followers believe him to be dead. Therefore I hoped to be able to create the illusion of stealing, to anger this Teir'Dal, and perhaps foll him into beliving that rogues can really steal.
Therefore, sneaking, behind him, I moved my hand towards his pocket. I then, using the slight mental abilities we all have (OOC Emotes), I gave him the following thought:
Cyriex has stolen from YOUR inventory.
Cyriex has taken 3 gold from YOU.
You should have seen his face. He not only got angry, but truely believed I had stolen from him. He even threatend to contact the gods in response.
Content with my new skill, I snuck off to a near by group discussing vaious trades. I gave them the same mental image, and the result was nothing short of astonishing.
5 brave adventureres fell hook, line and sinker
As I id not wish to give rogues a bad name, I returned to teaching my Apprentice Tadyen in the subtle sides of combat.
I hope this knowlege I hve shared will aid the work you do
Cyriex Callidus
Master of the Callidus Assasinorium and the /em command :)
Fennin Ro