Shadrach of Ket's page

Let me let my resident Lawful Evil expert have his say.

“Evil? Please. I do not desire evil I desire order. The world is full of people using others for their own ends; it is the natural state of sentience. Even those who call themselves ‘paragons of good’ do their deeds for their benefit in the next world. I desire to bring peace. To do so requires power. I reward my allies and enemies accordingly. While the things I do may appear to be for my immediate benefit, they are simply steps to a long term goal. When I am ready, I will be able to rally my followers to build a utopia. Everything will be ordered. Those who break the laws will be punished. If you stand in my way, you will be removed. Stand with me and you will share in my bounty.

You call it evil, I call it self interest. How can I help my allies if I do not have the means? How can I punish those who would hurt others for their own enjoyment without power? I have founded orphanages, saved cities, and helped the poor and downtrodden. Do these acts not meet your definition of ‘good’? To me they are neither ‘good’ nor ‘evil’, they are means to an end. My orphanages teach the children the way to make sure they can take care of themselves. Being a hero of the city allows me access to the doorways of power. And helping the poor and downtrodden? If they can use the means I give to better themselves, they still feel an obligation to me for helping them. If they choose to continue to live in squalor, then they still might serve unsavory uses.

In the end, you will be able to walk safely down my streets, play your little games, give your own wealth to those you feel are less fortunate than yourself, so you may feel better about yourself. But remember, it is ‘evil’ that swept those streets clean. It is ‘evil’ that punishes those who would take advantage of your charity. It is ‘evil’ that allows you those things you want, but would be unable to get. ‘Evil’ is simply getting things done. Evil is having the resolve to making Law work.

Wraithcannon wrote:

Well, at 20 bucks a pop?

Maybe it's time for a sale, err I mean promotion.

I picked up a T-shirt at PaizoCon, and IIRC they were very constrained on sizes. It would be a shame to not get shirts for the new factions because there will be fifty size S Cheliax t-shirts in stock for all time...

Enslave more halflings!

I like Kender...

... lightly sauteed, with just a hint of butter.

Kuma wrote:

Matthew Morris wrote:

Having two thralls really allows for battlefield control

You do realize that if he took, say, Thrallherd 5 and Mindbender 10; he'd have:

1 thrall
1 permanent dominate
4 permanent charms
3 free 15 hour suggestions/day

My problem with Mindbender is the 5 lost power levels. I've always like the class, but that is such a large hit to power.

However, I will consider this. I will weight the benefits, as my psion is going Tyrant-overlord type route.

If you're looking at being a tyrant, we need to talk about your law vs chaos index...

Come to Westcrown, and we will show you... (Where in the blazes did those thrice-damned Imps leave my scrolls of Geas)

Feh, amatures. A true believer of discipline wouldn't need such items, so much better to use the Way and sheer Charisma to make the fools want to serve you.

Matthew forgot to add me as one of his favourite characters. Most people argued that I was a Lawful Evil Psychic Warrior, but ask my friend Seyla, I'm one of the most honourable men you ever met. :-)

For the record, in 3rd/3.5, elves are not already affected by cold iron. Not in the PHB or in the MM is there a DR x/cold iron for elves. Nor in the entry for the elf or cold iron does it mention elves at all - and in the MM, elves are not given the fey type.

:)

Funny, last time I ran my cold iron great scimitar through an elf, he was very affected.

Set wrote:

It's all about intent and action / consequences for me....Alignment isn't mechanical, IMO.

I myself have not done so for the last 13 levels, and I believe my many underlings and henchmen in the Cagebreakers (or at least, those with the wit to cast spells) would concur with me. If I actually cared one wit about my alignment, beyond as a way of currying favour with the mighty staff 'Alakast' (and were not constantly keeping my Goodometer topped up by slaughtering fiends and evildoers), I could easily ensure I had a few 'Care Bear Castings' left over to fool the bleeding-heart Heironeans in my employ! As it is, I believe I have enough credit built up that I can let loose the Baklunish Jihad with extreme prejudice without fear of reproval! It's not evil if your victims are evil! Or Suloise!

Take that, 'Master Fetor'! Feel your insides ripped out through your nostrils, you degenerate...

You, sir, are a man after my own heart. I bow to your understanding of morals.