Recent content by Elias Dorven

Elias kept one eye on the woman and the stranger who'd come to help her. The situation appeared to have calmed for the moment, but how peculiar. Both looked to be unique, albeit in different ways. He'd have to speak to them and see if he could find out exactly how. Still, he kept his attention...

"Good day, sir. I am merely doing what I have been bidden to do." Elias smiled and returned the bow in the same manner. "Is that so?" His gaze shifted to a pale young woman closing in behind the man. At first he almost mistook her for a wraith or vampire. But upon a closer look, he ruled out...

Elias followed his gaze over to the rubble. A wry smile crossed his face. "One method of clearing the streets of rubble, I suppose." It's best they made use of whatever resources they had available. "Fortunately, as you said, I doubt there's many who would attack a ruined city. Gerra and the...

Elias paused, humming as the subject of the city's defenses came up. "I'm certain the College would help if Elbion were ever attacked, but you're right, this should be seen to. The most obvious solution, and one we must get to eventually, is to repair the walls. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I imagine...

Elias nodded. “Agreed, allowing the people to contribute may be for the best. It would be the best way to prevent a further descent into anarchy. But, as you said, it’s not for me or you alone to decide. I wish you the best of luck in arguing that to the Council.” Seeing the city always...

“I see,” Elias mumbled. Disturbing news, without any security, the streets could devolve into a crime-ridden slum. More so than they already have, of course. He cleared his throat. “Well then, I suppose there’s two potential solutions to this problem. That I can think, at least.” “Either Elbion...

Elias nodded in agreement. “As I said, it’s not something to grow dependent on, but it may prove useful in this difficult situation.” They needed plenty of material to help house the rest of Elbion’s citizens. He kept a close eye on his students, making sure none of them got into any trouble...

Elias set a hand on his chin. “Perhaps there’s another use that your wealth and knowledge may serve. I don’t practice it personally but, have you ever heard of Economancy? It’s not something to be used liberally, but it can be used to bring objects into being, at the price of gold. It could...

Elias' smile grew strained, but still, he didn't let it fall. "I know well the ways of this world, enough to believe that encouraging such behavior only leads to greater harm. The noble of heart, grow fatigued by witnessing such things, while the unsavory are emboldened. It should only be...

Elias nodded along with Jasper's words up until he mentioned bribery, at that point he went still. He knew full well how things worked in Elbion, of course. And he suspected that Jasper meant the best, but such blatant talk of corruption didn't sit well with him. He smiled politely all the same...

Elias made a point to walk the city at least once every other day. He felt it important to get a feel for the current state of Elbion and her people. If he were to aid in the reconstruction of the city, he'd first have to ensure he understood its most pressing needs. On one such day, he heard...

Elias set a hand on his chin. "My colleagues are of a mixed mind, on the matter. There are some who'd prefer falling back on the College's old ways of isolation... But the majority see that Elbion needs our help. Even the more selfish ones agree that it doesn't do the College any good to be...

Elias followed Jasper's gaze, he too could see the people's enthusiasm for making things better. It was heartening, but without proper direction, such determination could lead to chaos in the streets. Yet too much leadership could lead to stagnation. A delicate balance had to be maintained. He...

Elias folded his hands in front of him. Watching Jasper carefully, though his expression didn't betray anything, his initial silence did. Clearly, the merchant didn't approve of the idea. He can venture a guess as to why, guilds and foreign governments had a reputation for being opportunistic...

Elias walked over to one of the nails Jasper was holding up and hummed. He took a deep breath in and summoned a golden light to his palm. With another thought, it formed into the shape of a hammer and solidified. He stepped up to the nail and lightly hammered it in. He allowed the magic to...