Rage Renewed V: King and Master

[gothwalk]

This is the project formerly known as So, It Begins. It now has a proper name, for reasons you'll see below. My apologies for the long gap; new jobs will do that.

The creature stares, mouth still open, for a few seconds. Defensive spells go up, weapons and offensive spells are readied, and a few people step forward with the intention to speak. Then the creature says, in a language that is unfamiliar, but words that are all too clear, and it says "Don't hurt me!"

There's a moment of clear, perfect silence. And then you're filled with a steady, pulsing rage, that anyone, anywhere, would considering hurting your King and Master. For it's perfectly clear that this creature, unfamiliar, small, and strange as it is, is your King, and you are compelled to obey it. The anger is familiar, though. You've had it all the years you've worked for the King, and while it burns, it's good to have it back.

[Poll #1249637]

Comments

[sciamachy.livejournal.com]

kick its ass! D:<

[jadegirl.livejournal.com]

I move into a defensive posture near the creature - while I'm not certain what it is, I'll protect it from attack until I learn more.

[rowancat.livejournal.com]

This is the only* thing i didn't like about Steve Jackson's Sorcery CYOA books.
The choices given often made invalid assumptions about the way i would react in a situation.

Why the rage. Why the ubiquitous behavior.
Not enough info on the protagonist. Or this supposed King.
Maybe his rage is displaced anger at his blind obedience.

I'd wait for more info before acting... though i wouldn't be hostile
to the creature since he's made no threatening moves so far. Just wary.

*Well that and the typical scrambled spell names
of that period in gaming.

[aidian.livejournal.com]

I just don't DO compulsions.

[cissa.livejournal.com]

Do either 1 or 3... but, unless the compulsion segues seamlessly into my psyche, take note of the discord and start to wonder.

[utterlymundane.livejournal.com]

Defensive spells on me, start shifting out of the firing line in case this thing, er, this King, is setting us up. If I know spells that defend against mind control, I put one on me and anybody I pass by.

[ellyssian.livejournal.com]

Drop to one knee in respect, but even then don't let my guard down - to defend myself or the king. Try to figure out exactly what's going on - this creature wasn't my king before, at least not in this shape.... I think...