r/questforglory • u/BastianWeaver • 24d ago

Advise, please

Hello, Heroes!

I find myself in a bit of a situation here. See, I've recently visited the city of Raseir. Used to be a really nice place, from what I've heard, though it's been going through tough times. Anyways, the locals just had sort of a... revolution, I think? Long story short, they managed to bring down some really, really bad guys who were making life horrible for everyone, like we're talking about deportation of a whole race, tortures, don't even let me start about rights of women!

I'm really happy that the people of Raseir put an end to it all. But back to my situation. There's this really cool guy, a Liontaur, I think? Never met anyone like him before. A real hero, too. Tough and strong, but also gentle and kind and humble. So, this guy said that he wanted to give me a gift - his magic sword, and to make me a Paladin.

From what I understand, Paladins are considered heroes among heroes, looking for evil everywhere and protecting people from that evil, dealing with threats like real demons. A little bit more serious than what I'm used to, frankly. Obviously I'm very flattered. Buuuut.

Like I said, it's all tied to this magic sword. And I'm not a sword person, at all. I've never owned a sword! I know the theory, but I have absolutely no swordfighting experience!

Should I say "yes"? Or should I be honest and explain that it's a huge honour (it is!) but I'm pretty sure that it will be better for everyone if he keeps the sword and uses it for all those great things he does, and I'll stick to what I'm good at?

HELP!

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u/punkrawkstar 24d ago

Steal stuff, forget about the sword!

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u/BastianWeaver 24d ago

Why would I... wait, is it about the bellows thing? I'm really sorry about the bellows, okay! It was an emergency.

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u/MireLight 24d ago

You sick sick weirdo....we all know about the bellows.../judgy eyes

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u/BastianWeaver 24d ago

Well anyways, I will NOT return them to the owner. For one thing, they now host a very powerful Elemental, and mister Issur is, frankly, a horrible person, I absolutely cannot trust him with something like that. I gave them to a qualified Wizard for safekeeping, and that's the end of it.

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u/Quintipluar 24d ago

The sword is a loaner. You can return it when you're done with it.

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u/BastianWeaver 24d ago

I suppose, or maybe pass it on to someone else the same way - but the point is, should I even take it? It's not like I can even use it effectively, I'd have to train for maybe weeks just to hold it properly!

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u/Quintipluar 24d ago

If you're that bad at weapon use then it may not do you much good when the time comes. But there is more than one way to accomplish your goal.

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u/BastianWeaver 24d ago

That's what I was thinking, too!

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u/GrahamRocks 24d ago

The liontaur seems like a nice and gentle sort. If it's not the path you wish to walk, I'm sure he'll be fine with it if you decline. You're not being forced, after all.

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u/BastianWeaver 24d ago

Oh definitely, thanks!

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u/Rhone33 22d ago

The right answer is to experience the parallel universes where you take and where you don't take the sword.

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u/BastianWeaver 22d ago

I take it you've studied at WIT, too!

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u/Trama-D 13d ago

If the guy wishes to give you the sword, maybe he knows someone able to teach you to use it. It comes in handy.

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u/BastianWeaver 13d ago

Probably, yes. On the other hand, I'd say I'm better at avoiding combat.