Hypatia Theon's Background and Arrival in Cordor

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Hypatia daughter of Theon was respected by the whole city of Alexandria for her wisdom in spiritual matters as well has her deep knowledge of mathematics and astronomy, having made contributions to the analysis of conic sections and construction of the astrolabe for measuring the position of stars and planets. None of this saved her from the lynch mob of Christian fanatics who, jealous of her superior understanding of "The One," accused her of witchcraft and dragged her from her chariot as she was riding peacefully home one day. Then they flayed her alive using bits of broken pottery and sharpened seashells. Rare sports those early Jesus freaks, eh?

After a few hundred years in soulful communion with her beloved "One," Hypatia Theon found herself drawn once again into human form, this time in the world of Amia, where she eventually showed up as so many adventurers have before her on the docks of Cordor, City of infinite dreams . . . and nightmares. Because of her spiritual karma, Hypatia Theon, of course, has a monk's wisdom as well as a cleric's healing hand. As in her previous existence, Hypatia Theon has great interest in philosophy, but being newly reborn, will have to begin those philosophical investigations anew by engaging in dialogs with various denizens of Cordor and other Amian cities to compile the spiritual and philosophical knowledge currently available in this land so that her own wisdom and spiritual insight might grow apace.

Of course, Hypatia Theon's God is "The One," perhaps best known to Amian clerics as Ao. As a philosopher at heart, she's lawful and her alignment is neutral; however, naturally she'll only practice good spells. Some might consider it a slight handicap to her advancement in Amia that she is absolutely opposed to taking life and so can only join parties in a non-combatant role, with the exception of turning undead, it being a moot point whether there's any harm in taking a zombie's life since it has died at least once already. Hypatia Theon is more than willing to support others in a healing role and ever eager to listen to their spiritual insights and philosophical musings.

Although breathtakingly beautiful, Hypatia Theon has absolutely no interest in romance and has several sharp comments to discourage would-be Casanovas as well as instructive examples of how so called "love" is a nonsensical distraction from life's true purpose of breaking free from the illusions of this material world to reach that divine part of us, our soul, which connects us all to "The One."

((Edit: O.K., Kanto, you can show Takeo now. I've proofread it again, fixed a couple of typos, and *Takes a deep breath* now I'm ready to face his criticisms. *Let's out breath in a long sigh* Whew!))

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Kanto · Dungeon Master Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 387

::hides Hypathia from Takeo.. and her post too::

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Kendrilian · Posted: May 04 2005 Post subject:

((Wow. Just, wow. Kanto, we thinks Takeo will like this one, don't hide it.))

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Thunvael · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 41

negative generalisations (regardless of one's perception of related subjects they are counter productive to intellectual clarity) aside, Im unsure whether it would be in the spirit of the server to reincarnate known persons from real world history as player characters.

Hypatia_Theon · Posted: May 04 2005 Post subject: In the spirit of our server. . .

Hypatia Theon looks up from where she has been ruminating over memories of a conversation she had recently while listening to the spiritual insights and musings of Line, an adventurer she met in Cordor:

Hypatia Theon: Sorry. Clumsy of me.. Didn't mean to bump you like that..
Line Derthel: that is ok i am Line
Hypatia Theon: Hi.. Nice to meet you, Line.. Mine is Hypatia..
Hypatia Theon: Bit crowded in this town..
Line Derthel: i believe so too
Hypatia Theon: Excuse me.. I lost track of Ther'al Guess he went after those kobolds without me..
Line Derthel: do you wish to train i will escort you there if you wish
Hypatia Theon: Are you also a hunter, Line?
Hypatia Theon: Well.. I'm not really interested in killing, actually I would like to hear your ideas though..
Line Derthel: i am a savage as they call it of the west
Hypatia Theon: Savage?
Hypatia Theon: Why do you say such a derogative thing about yourself, Line?
Line Derthel: i believe in vanquishing my foes before me and watching them flee before me that is the measure of power it is the way of warriors in my tribe
Hypatia Theon: I think it's a matter of the heart... Well actions, too, of course. So when you vanquish only to display power... Your heart is greedy..
Hypatia Theon: But if you vanquish to aid and serve others.. Ah, then, it's not so bad.. What do you think of that, Line?
Line Derthel: no it is also the way of my people to not molest unless it is an enemy otherwise i would be nothing . we do still have our honor
Hypatia Theon: Of course, *Nods* So how can you say, "barbarian" or such?
Line Derthel: yes that is what they call me
Hypatia Theon: Well, then I'd say they're wrong! Your sense of honor makes you far better than that.
Hypatia Theon: *Nods emphatically*
Line Derthel: i see nothing wrong with it i am proud of my people i am of the Sky Pony tribe
Hypatia Theon: Excuse me, Line, I must try to find where my party's gotten lost.. Or maybe it's me? Nice to have learned of the code of honor of Sky Pony though.
Line Derthel: well has been nice talking to you are you a scholar?
Hypatia Theon: I want to compile a book of such "barbarian" ethics someday.
Line Derthel: when you need help you let Line know
Hypatia Theon: More student than a scholar, I'd say..
Hypatia Theon: Sure, Line.. will do..

*Thinking, "Hmm... It seems many of these rough hunters, though compelled to violence by the necessities of life here, have a well-developed sense of morality, and..."*

As suddenly her contemplation is interrupted by a virtual thunderbolt:

　

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//I believe Thunvael's post was meant to be OOC... Even though he didn't mark it as OOC and put it in an IC forum... -.-
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Hypatia_Theon · Posted: May 05 2005 Post subject: To // or not to // that is the question...

// Ah, yes. The old OOC/IC duality. This of above all has been the most vexing philosophical question to confront me here in Amia. A question I might add that many who should know better simply beg. . . or bugger.

Thunvael · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 41

well prior to those posts preceding my own I would not usually raise an ooc point in this section. That said the distinction between ic and ooc is acknolwedged, often by the powers that be, in those matters required for the benefit and continuation of the servers purpose and standards.

BrainPoliceXXX · Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 94 Location: Japan

Looks up

and notes that the two preceding posts had used "::" & "(())" distinction symbols wheras both Thunvael's posts are buck naked

of any such signifiars

which, of course, leads naturally to the obvious conclusion

He's rping his player here, just like I am

Me as the satirically silly spirit of inspiration

& him as the flatulantly negative

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Then how could this egregiously public display on the History & Lore Forum be anything but 100% IC?

Thunvael · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 41

actually I see the initial post as effectively ooc as well, for reasons previously explained. If the dms take issue with my post but the not the first or the others, that act will suffice in determining what they deem as ic and ooc and as a consequence appropriate for this section.

maybe few are familar with the history involved, yet if additional mainstream persons started being reincarnated into Amia with regularity then the atmosphere of the server would at least in my view be severely undermined.

hence depending on how you view these issues my post is either in contrast or simply without the pretext of 'rp ergo valid'

BrainPoliceXXX · Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 94 Location: Japan

Waits for the
　

BrainPoliceXXX · Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 94 Location: Japan

Looks up

Looks all around

Sees no sign of the WRATH of those DM GODS ... or GODDESSES ... so perhaps

only the wisdom of a philosopher such as Hypatia Theon herself will suffice to clarify this thorny IC/OOC duality problem?

Just a thought . . .

Takeo · Posted: May 08 2005 Post subject:

Shoot, I almost missed this entire thread.

I assume since Hypatia mentioned my 'criticisms' I'm going to be allowed to comment without my post being deleted, barring it being a religious rant that makes everyone want to puke.

So, here goes.

I like it!

There. Religious rant done.

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Hypatia_Theon · Posted: May 08 2005 Post subject: Onward wtih the kobold pacification campaign!

Whew! Thank GOODNESS!

Now, If only the player, Takeo, will bring some brave character to help escort the next embassy of peace to Kobold Caverns...

So far Hypatia Theon has had little success:

(Hereunder follows proof that dogs and gods can both be boring. It's neither deep nor full of wit, but shows her grit against a divine git.)

Hypatia Theon: *Looks at dog* Hmm...
(Dog watches her)
Hypatia Theon: *Wonders if it's friendly enough to pet*
(Dog grins at her)
Hypatia Theon: *Notices the big teeth*
(Dog remains silent)
Hypatia Theon: *Wants to believe this dog is friendly, but it looks too much like a wild wolf for wisdom to allow petting it...* Sigh!
(Dog stands its ground and remains silent)
Hypatia Theon: *Wonders if all the beings in this city will be so unresponsive to her presence*

(Godlike man approaches)

Hypatia Theon: Hello there. I'm Hypatia Theon, incarnation of a myth. And you're?
Halen Van: Ah, I am Halen Van, a half-god. Son of Mystra to be more precise.
Hypatia Theon: Ah, a half-god?
Halen Van: *Nods*
Hypatia Theon: I see... I'd like to know more of Mystra..
Halen Van: God and dragon's blood flow through my veins.
Hypatia Theon: Please tell me your ideas and feelings about...
Halen Van: Allow me to give you this book....
Hypatia Theon: Oh? what's this? Thanks..
Halen Van: So that you may read much about what she does, and much about my beliefs as her son.
Hypatia Theon: *Looks for something to exchange for it*
Halen Van: No no... please, take it free of charge or exchange. As her son, it has always been my duty to inform others about Mystra.
Hypatia Theon: All I have to give you is this old newspaper .. Good for wrapping any fish or such.. ** Laugh **
Halen Van: In accepting this book you help me fulfill a desire of mine. Oh well... old paper.
Hypatia Theon: Thanks so much..
Halen Van: You are very welcome... You seem very interested in beliefs and values...
Hypatia Theon: How about your personal feelings though..
Halen Van: Are you a cleric by chance?
Hypatia Theon: Yes in fact I'm partly trained as a cleric. Ex-Greek philosopher, I'm a monk/cleric of Ao...
Halen Van: Well, I fight for what is good... but ultimately, to protect the very fabric of reality from dissolution. Ao? Himself? What a grand faith that must be. *Chuckles*
Hypatia Theon: *Thinks it's getting quite noisy in this marketplace.*
Halen Van: I would think then you know much more about the gods.
Hypatia Theon: Yes. Ao "the one" ..
Halen Van: Well, the ruler of the gods.
Hypatia Theon: Yes, but that doesn't mean... ...I know your god in detail.
Halen Van: Taught them how to behave as gods.
Hypatia Theon: True. I'd like to know more of your own feelings and thoughts..
Halen Van: Ah... I would have thought you to know the Times of Trouble very well.... one of Ao's greatest moments.
Hypatia Theon: Time of troubles? Which one? ** Laugh ** There are so many times of troubles..
Halen Van: Hmm... well that, just as any person, cannot simply be said outright. When Ao cast the gods out from the heavens and made them walk amongst man.
Hypatia Theon: Ah yes.. You refer to one of many myths of origin. Of course there are many of those as well, but I'd like to know yours too..
Halen Van: When many gods were lost, and new gods were made. When gods were then made to be powered by faith, and in turn, have some reliance on mortals. Not so much a Myth as I know.
Hypatia Theon: Ah yes.. "reliance on mortals" this point interests me..
Halen Van: I'm pretty old.. Can't say I was there, but I born not long after it's resolve. You see, mortals worship the gods, and belief in their power grants them power over certain domains...
Hypatia Theon: Sorry... "its resolve"? What do you mean by resolve?
Halen Van: Resolve, when the gods were allowed back into heaven. Or rather, the heavens.
Hypatia Theon: Yes.. that seems quite a good point about how mortals gain power over gods' domains.. Ah, "back into heaven"?
Halen Van: Well, Ao cast them out, and only Helm retained his status as a god, holding the way back to the heavens.
Hypatia Theon: Only Helm? How about your personal god, Mystra?
Halen Van: All the others were made to walk as men.... Even Mystra, who died....... later replaced by Midnight, who became Mystra.
Hypatia Theon: You too as a half god walking among men?
Halen Van: My mother is not the original Mystra, but the new Mystra.
Hypatia Theon: Midnight came back as Mystra or visa versa?
Halen Van: As for myself, I was not born yet, when the Times of Trouble happened.
Hypatia Theon: Ah, so that makes you a "man" of considerable powers then? I would suppose....
Halen Van: She was a follower of Mystra, and became imbued with Mystra's essence... transforming into the new Mystra.
Hypatia Theon: Yes.. I follow your points about Mystra, but.. May I ask you for help? Since I now realize you are the one best suited to do it?
Halen Van: What might you need help in? I never say yes till I know what exactly it is I am doing.
Hypatia Theon: The help is with a mission of peace.. Please, I'm absolutely against killing others, so ...
Halen Van: Yes... Killing others rarely brings a lasting peace.
Hypatia Theon: I'm very concerned about all the killing of our nearest neighbors... The slaughter of the kobolds..
Halen Van: The Kobolds? I see....
Hypatia Theon: So many hunters always slaughtering them..
Halen Van: I apologize... but their constant raids are not something the town can overlook... so many adventurers are enlisted to fight their never-ending numbers.
Hypatia Theon: No wonder they live in constant fear and retaliate..
Halen Van: Actually, they aren't really in fear... They keep raiding the farms, stealing food.
Hypatia Theon: If only we could organize an embassy of peace.. Persuade them to change their ways..
Halen Van: I suppose we'd have to have some kobold emissaries that they won't try to kill on sight. It's not easy... in fact, they worship a dark god...
Hypatia Theon: I'm sure they'd listen.. Hmm...
Halen Van: To them, they are following the way their god tells them. Steal, sacrifice and slaughter.
Hypatia Theon: Yes.. That's true.. but perhaps this behavior can be changed? Still I'd like to try talking to them..
Halen Van: Sure, can't hurt... But really, one must wait for the right time.
Hypatia Theon: Right time? When? Now is always the right time for peace.
Halen Van: When the kobolds raid, and one sees a kobold capable of common speech.
Hypatia Theon: Hmm.. I've actually seen reformed kobolds here in Cordor.
Halen Van: Indeed, but they aren't very connected to those kobolds.
Hypatia Theon: Surely they at least appear of similar form,.. so.. Perhaps one of them would join such an embassy of peace..
Halen Van: That is something I would suggest. Let's walk.
Hypatia Theon: Where do you want to go, sir?
Halen Van: You don't know much about kobolds I take it.... Race means little, aside from they know that another kobold can't swallow another out-right.
Hypatia Theon: Actually, I've been to Kobold Caverns once already, but.. Unfortunately, hostilities broke out too quickly.. So we were unable to negotiate with them successfully..
Halen Van: But you don't know much about their culture or race as a whole. The fact is, Kobolds are pack creatures... which can be very fierce against non-pack kobolds.
Hypatia Theon: Pack creatures? Hmm.. However, one shouldn't give up on a worthy purpose too quickly, don't you think?
Halen Van: Really, the only creatures Kobolds tend to respect are those that are huge, scaly, and can wipe them all out by breathing on them. Aka, dragons.
Hypatia Theon: You mean a Dragon might join our cause?
Halen Van: Can't say that. But one might help. So long as the kobolds don't panic too much.
Hypatia Theon: I'm not sure what you're getting at .. ah.. Yes that would be good.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: *dries the sweat from her forehead*
Halen Van: I'm just giving options really.... Suggestions on how to go about it.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: *sits*
Hypatia Theon: Hmm.. Yes. Their panic was a problem before..
Halen Van: I guarantee that if we walk over there to talk, they'll just stab at us again.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: *panting heavily*
Hypatia Theon: We should avoid panicking them at all costs..
Hypatia Theon: *Hears heavy panting*
Halen Van: Are you okay?
Hypatia Theon: What's wrong?
Dewdrop Rengeteg: Oh.....*weak smile* now I am
Hypatia Theon: Why are you panting?
Dewdrop Rengeteg: I......I just ran a long bit
Hypatia Theon: Why were you running?
Dewdrop Rengeteg: I I had to flee from an enemy force too big for me or even for two of me
Halen Van: Hmm... some boost to your endurance should help.
Hypatia Theon: Enemy force?
Hypatia Theon: Perhaps they could be pacified?
Dewdrop Rengeteg: Thank you.....it was a pack of nasty beetles
Halen Van: Non-sentients then.... Can't really talk to them...
Dewdrop Rengeteg: They seemed very sentient
Hypatia Theon: Reason and kindness sometimes work wonder with seeming "enemies".
Halen Van: They just eat, or defend.
Hypatia Theon: Why can't you talk to them?
Halen Van: Beetles.
Hypatia Theon: Then they're not sentients.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: They...communicated with each other and even seemed to have spell or spell like abilities
Halen Van: *Nods*
Hypatia Theon: Beetles have no civilization no culture..
Dewdrop Rengeteg: *breathes normally again*
Hypatia Theon: I'm more interested in those poor kobolds..
Halen Van: Hive-mind.... which can be a very potent source of magic, but really, they act on instinct still. She's on a mission of peace.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: I have to disagree with you there... they seemed to have a society of a kind
Hypatia Theon: An embassy of peace to them might have some chance of success.
Halen Van: Even if they have a society, fact remains they act instinctually, even if on a communal level.
Hypatia Theon: I'd like to try negotiating with those kobolds North of Cordor again..
Dewdrop Rengeteg: They attacked on sight ...so good luck with the diplomatic efforts
Halen Van: A beetle doesn't need to learn, since all its behaviors are passed onto it at conception.
Hypatia Theon: No. They are definitely civilized..
Hypatia Theon: They even have priests.
Halen Van: Yes, Kobolds learn...
Hypatia Theon: Such as myself..
Halen Van: Most often to be vicious.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: Are you a beetle specialist *doubts his knowledge*
Hypatia Theon: I'm sure if approached in the right way...
Halen Van: Lore Check, Roll 1d20: 20 + Modifier: 30 = Total: 50
Hypatia Theon: The kobolds could be pacified.. Perhaps even become allies ...
Halen Van: *Begins reciting dictum, about beetles, species, behaviors, locations, and exhibited powers.*
Hypatia Theon: Surely the evidence for that is that some already have joined our ranks..
Halen Van: Not so much a beetle expert, but as a half-god and the head of the Mage's guild, one kind of has to be worldly.
Dewdrop Rengeteg: *frowns lightly at his boasting*
Hypatia Theon: Excuse me, sir, I've little interest in those beetles, so.. ** Goodbye **

(Although he offered a good suggestion about dragons, this self-described half god now seems a bottomless well of lore without any disposition to action, so Hypatia Theon moves on.)

BrainPoliceXXX · Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 94 Location: Japan

Well, Hypatia Theon seems a credible apprentice philosopher of Amian thought; however, Dewdrop Rengeteg sure is much quicker at spotting what a pompus stuffed shirt Halen Van is

Ya really got to give Dewdrop a big round of applause for superior insight into character

Don't you think the DM should give her a dream coin

.oO (( W--A--Y OOC but if Jehovah's Witnesses were allowed to reincarnate in Amia

Ao and all the lesser gods fordid

then sure as Nosu, the god of noses, made little boogers

they would be just like this overbloated GIT of a half ("Arsed," I won't say.) god, running around fobbing off books full of their "beliefs ... (about which) it has always been (their) duty to inform others" in Cordor's marketplace and boring beyond tears unto sackcloth-and-ashes-clad desperation to escape their clutches everyone whose attention they can hijack with long-winded recitations of memorized dictum backed up with their epic lore checks

Everyone in the choir please pray along with me, "Ao preserve us from the Watchtower's Head Mage and Lore Master's oral flagellations!"

Amen

/end rant //end utter OOC ))

Grymia · Posted: May 09 2005 Post subject:

Looking at this concept, I have to say I am quite intrigued and apologize for not commenting sooner.

Paralleling a real life character or no (and I apologize for delaying in saying this) but if the character is RPed well, I say give it a shot.
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