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"Well, it is important to show how denying others their rights to explore their possibilities is wrong," Ellestron says. "Poverty, tyranny, slavery and caste systems do limit the possibility of people to achieve their true potential and contribute to the world. Opposition to these things are among the reasons that I stand with Liberty's Edge. I can of course provide some magic, from illusions to summoning to evocation -- although I truly don't see much use for chain lightning in dramatic performances."

"Sometimes showing how something is wrong is better than preaching. People often remember stories more than speeches. If no one objects, perhaps I can message a few others in Liberty's Edge."

"I have killed many enemies, human as well as non-human. Nor do I shy from the use of force when needed," Ellestron says with a wry smile. "If there is a line in the Boneyard of those that I fought and slew, then it has gotten quite long."

"However, exposing the evils of slavery to the public does have value. It may encourage people to take a stand. Inspiration may be all that some need to take a stand. Then they can cho0se how to fight slavery - whether by fighting slavers directly, not buying goods from nations that support slavery, helping slaves build new lives, or demanding a change in their societies to end slavery. There are many ways to fight slavery and tyranny. Do not underestimate the power of words to move people - as the words of Hosetter and Darl Jubannich helped to inspire the People's Revolt in Andoran."

A young man, whose hazel eyes look like he has seen much floats into the room. His features show signs of many different human heritages, and his clothes are covered with a painter's smock.

"A pleasure to meet you. Pardon my appearance, but I have been painting a mural on a ceiling at Skyreach. The Pathfinder Society does indeed want to make a good impression on visitors and new recruits. Overland flight is so much better than using scaffolding," the man says in an Absalom accent.

"I am Ellestron Makkarios, Seeker, wizard, artist -- and often someone called to fill in for a few lessons for our newest members. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"I would be honored to help with painting the set. Indeed, I know a performer who might wish to participate - if she is available. I think that Major Colson Maldris would approve of your endeavors. May I ask you to introduce yourself and what lead you here?"

In the end, we must judge others by their deeds, their ideas, and the contents of their characters. No other standard is appropriate. If someone like the Empyreal Lord Ragathiel can overcome his origins to be an example of courage and virtue, then perhaps any of us rise above our own origins to be shining examples to a world that truly needs heroes and role models.

A young man in an artist's clothing turns to him, in a single fluid motion. Despite his youth, his face hints of having seen many things. "We should judge others on the content of their character, the quality of their ideas, their words and their deeds. Any other measure is unworthy of a sentient being, regardless of form."

"As a Pathfinder, I have had to explore, report, and cooperate with others -- even when we had profound differences. Yet I believe that we can shape our own destinies and can do so in a framework of laws that respect the rights of individuals and unites people in common cause. What Andoran offers is a concept of a society ruled not by someone claiming a divine right of kings, nor privilege of birth, nor societal position but by the consent of all its citizens. Indeed, in a democratic society, there is no reason why, Norowareta Nagaagorjo, your opinion should matter less than any other individual."

"Each of us have something to contribute to both the Pathfinder Society and Andoran. So, I welcome you, Gorjo."

"There are those in this world who would see you as a monster, something to be owned or slain," the young man continues. "Yet what I hear are the words of someone who believes all should be free, and who should be judged by the same standards as I would judge any others. What I see is someone whose appearance is different from myself, but deserves the same rights that I demand for myself."

Don Walker wrote:

I bet life is going to be hard .. er, interesting for PCs who worship Lissala.

Well it's thanks to you that I paused in my journeys to be able to wait and deal with this unfortunate problem.

What all of you must understand is that I follow the ways of the goddess from the early empire, when her worship stood for hard work and proper reward. When confidence, passion, zeal, efficiency, and drive were prime qualities and before the decadence of the late empire, the needlessly overabundant mortification of worship just before the fall. Thanks to those fey and their blasted binding, I may be a long long time from home, but at the very least, I can effect a return to Lissala's old ways and true glory. When we find cultists, I will appeal to them as a priest of Lissala to embrace her true path, and we will save however many we can. If the others refuse to talk with their fellow clergyman, there will be no choice but to fight. The true qualities of Thassilon's glory shall never be able to return to this world without a cleansing of the last fragments from the Empire's corrupt death gasp.

It is indeed a task that I do not envy for you. The pride of those who follow your faith but who follow heretical teachings will be difficult to over come. Still, I am certain that you will find your fellow Pathfinders willing to work with you. An appeal to faith, reason and self interest might be a good route. For some, however, I fear will walk the path of destruction that has been followed by so many before them.