Trilok
08-14-2007, 08:40 AM
The First Gnome.
A raid finished, a raid done... The Grim battle-worn and tired rested in the Gallow's Tavern sipping ale and sharing their new memories of their new home in Westfall. Ayabba speaks up about gnomes and their deaths which is where my story begins.
"You see, I do not kill all gnomes on sight, but instead I choose to let them entertain. A few months ago I was the victim of a gnomish transporter failure, when this occurred I had switched places with a gnome from his home in Gnomeragon. I had heard things about him throwing bombs with guildmates but these are stories still unknown to me. I have learned things about gnomes as if one of their own, I presume this is due to them thinking I was just a gnome that had grown fur." *chuckles* "None the less, I gained first hand experience."
Trilok calms the room and grabs their attention by standing upon a table near the fire... ignoring the now passed out drunken Snowfeather lying on the floor.
"I would like to tell you all the story of . . . The First Gnome!"
"Earlier this week, I was swimming from Durator to Darkshore (as I like to stay in shape) and I came across a small island. This island had been used, and perhaps often. You see on this small piece of land were four spot lights and a landing pad of sorts. Most likely this had been for a goblin craft to land upon. I am not quite sure how they got to shore, but this is none of my concern for now… it will be examined at a later time. Exactly whether or not this was gnomish or goblin design is not what I am here to speak of, only to lead you in to the story I have to say. The question I originally asked myself was 'Who made this?' I have spent my time around the world and I have met many goblins and many thanks to my time in Gnomeragon I understand their inner workings as well."
"To understand who created this craft of flight one must understand how they operate. Seeing how the lights were still on I believe it must have been a goblin landing pad and to be honest I would rather fly in a goblin ship than in a gnome ship. Many think, 'but goblin toys explode!! How is that safe?' This is quite safe indeed! Goblins know that their devices are prone to explode, in fact they relish knowing so. Sparks are joy, flames are beauty, but often result in goblin death. This is often why goblins tell stories of missing limbs and disfigurements. These are their battle stories. So what happens when something explodes? Surely there are some 'oohs' and 'aahs' but also the goblins acknowledge that a problem had occurred... unless of course they were crafting yet another bomb." *As he slightly chuckles* "Does one look for the goblin? Of course not! They were probably burned alive; instead they immediately get back to work to fix the problem. So in effect, goblin technology is quite safe as improvements are made with every explosion! "
"But gnomes... this is an entirely different story all together. As many of you know, gnomes do not deal with explosions. In fact they are quite keen on this and you will never see any gnomish invention explode. I noticed many safety checks all to ensure they separate themselves from the 'foolish' goblins. Does this make them safer? I would like to think not. I mean... How would a gnomish craft operate? It is simple… if you are a gnome. Reverse Gravity! Gravity keeps us on the ground, and if we wish to move without being on the ground we must defy gravity... or simply reverse it so we stay in the air. This brings me upon the question to you all here tonight. How many gnomes are lost after the first... The First Gnome? If the first uses the craft and disappears, it was a success for not exploding but now there is a missing gnome. This gnome must be found, so a second gnome is sent out in the same style so he may find the first and return him."
“How many gnomes are lost?” Trilok Silences as he looks around, seeing many confused looks on many faces.
“FOUR!” Sehkar yells, “Four Gnomes!”
“Are you su..”, Trilok tried to ask.
“THREE!”
“...”, Trilok tries to speak.
“I Think then it was three.” Sehkar chimes in again.
“...” Once more Trilok opens his mouth to speak.
He doesn't even get a chance to speak before Sehkar speaks once more “Two? Maybe it was two?” “Wait no it was Four, I'm positive it had to be four” Sehkar states with the convincing look one gets while watching a goblin lava lantern.
Trilok lets out a hearty chuckle. “This is the true question Sehkar, How many chase after this first gnome? How long before they actually attempt to correct the problem and then run the test a second time?”
“Then what? If it fails how many more gnomes will be lost?”
“This is why I prefer not to slay gnomes unless they actively participate in the war, for if they do not... they shall provide me with endless entertainment while sending countless gnomes to their deaths unknowingly.”
A raid finished, a raid done... The Grim battle-worn and tired rested in the Gallow's Tavern sipping ale and sharing their new memories of their new home in Westfall. Ayabba speaks up about gnomes and their deaths which is where my story begins.
"You see, I do not kill all gnomes on sight, but instead I choose to let them entertain. A few months ago I was the victim of a gnomish transporter failure, when this occurred I had switched places with a gnome from his home in Gnomeragon. I had heard things about him throwing bombs with guildmates but these are stories still unknown to me. I have learned things about gnomes as if one of their own, I presume this is due to them thinking I was just a gnome that had grown fur." *chuckles* "None the less, I gained first hand experience."
Trilok calms the room and grabs their attention by standing upon a table near the fire... ignoring the now passed out drunken Snowfeather lying on the floor.
"I would like to tell you all the story of . . . The First Gnome!"
"Earlier this week, I was swimming from Durator to Darkshore (as I like to stay in shape) and I came across a small island. This island had been used, and perhaps often. You see on this small piece of land were four spot lights and a landing pad of sorts. Most likely this had been for a goblin craft to land upon. I am not quite sure how they got to shore, but this is none of my concern for now… it will be examined at a later time. Exactly whether or not this was gnomish or goblin design is not what I am here to speak of, only to lead you in to the story I have to say. The question I originally asked myself was 'Who made this?' I have spent my time around the world and I have met many goblins and many thanks to my time in Gnomeragon I understand their inner workings as well."
"To understand who created this craft of flight one must understand how they operate. Seeing how the lights were still on I believe it must have been a goblin landing pad and to be honest I would rather fly in a goblin ship than in a gnome ship. Many think, 'but goblin toys explode!! How is that safe?' This is quite safe indeed! Goblins know that their devices are prone to explode, in fact they relish knowing so. Sparks are joy, flames are beauty, but often result in goblin death. This is often why goblins tell stories of missing limbs and disfigurements. These are their battle stories. So what happens when something explodes? Surely there are some 'oohs' and 'aahs' but also the goblins acknowledge that a problem had occurred... unless of course they were crafting yet another bomb." *As he slightly chuckles* "Does one look for the goblin? Of course not! They were probably burned alive; instead they immediately get back to work to fix the problem. So in effect, goblin technology is quite safe as improvements are made with every explosion! "
"But gnomes... this is an entirely different story all together. As many of you know, gnomes do not deal with explosions. In fact they are quite keen on this and you will never see any gnomish invention explode. I noticed many safety checks all to ensure they separate themselves from the 'foolish' goblins. Does this make them safer? I would like to think not. I mean... How would a gnomish craft operate? It is simple… if you are a gnome. Reverse Gravity! Gravity keeps us on the ground, and if we wish to move without being on the ground we must defy gravity... or simply reverse it so we stay in the air. This brings me upon the question to you all here tonight. How many gnomes are lost after the first... The First Gnome? If the first uses the craft and disappears, it was a success for not exploding but now there is a missing gnome. This gnome must be found, so a second gnome is sent out in the same style so he may find the first and return him."
“How many gnomes are lost?” Trilok Silences as he looks around, seeing many confused looks on many faces.
“FOUR!” Sehkar yells, “Four Gnomes!”
“Are you su..”, Trilok tried to ask.
“THREE!”
“...”, Trilok tries to speak.
“I Think then it was three.” Sehkar chimes in again.
“...” Once more Trilok opens his mouth to speak.
He doesn't even get a chance to speak before Sehkar speaks once more “Two? Maybe it was two?” “Wait no it was Four, I'm positive it had to be four” Sehkar states with the convincing look one gets while watching a goblin lava lantern.
Trilok lets out a hearty chuckle. “This is the true question Sehkar, How many chase after this first gnome? How long before they actually attempt to correct the problem and then run the test a second time?”
“Then what? If it fails how many more gnomes will be lost?”
“This is why I prefer not to slay gnomes unless they actively participate in the war, for if they do not... they shall provide me with endless entertainment while sending countless gnomes to their deaths unknowingly.”