Yes, because they wouldn’t already be wary of the man who frequently worked with the Peacekeepers, and had already been vocal in support of the wood elven woman who wasn’t yet initiated in the Altruists. They most certainly wouldn’t be so cautious of the man as to prepare contingencies against his being subverted by individuals of a more selfish ideology.
They might have already figured he was already their ‘trained dog’ who does what they command of him. The council might be so arrogant to think their dog would not turn on them.
Actually a very real problem for those with power is arrogance. Especially if they think they have the measure of someone. “Oh Ardaic, we’ve got him firmly under our control.”
Those who do watch for their people to betray them, that are ‘cautious’ as described, start to see it in everything. They go through people faster than most people change underwear. My chief example would be Stalin, so convinced that everyone would betray him that he killed pretty much anyone of any competence in the Red Army and Communist Party to prevent them from betraying him.
These people think they are oh so very clever, and something I have realized in my decades on this planet, most people who think they are really clever, aren’t.
I hope she succeeds in getting Byron resurrected. She’s already experienced when it comes to “getting a rise” out of him…This time though, it’ll take a lot more than injecting a dose of Viagra.
That he’s considering it at all is a good sign. Ardaic doesn’t seem to be the kind of man who normally questions orders, only how to best carry them out, but even he’s got to wonder if the ruling cadre is going too far.
I wonder if a troll can actually grow any kind of beard. But I’d have to admit that it would compliment the overall appearance with that helmet you’re wearing.
Excellent. It’s good to see them putting the pieces together.
And no, Ardaic, you lips are not those pieces.
Damn…
But what’s the one other thing he cares about!?!
I guess we may never know…
Gnome wine and gold coin?
Nope, nope… two things there, doesn’t fit.
Syr’ng….and dat ass!
Discover the one weird thing that field marshalls care about… The answer will shock you!
He cares about how he’s going to handle all that excess lumber.
Elves give Gastonians wood.
It had better not be Cinnamon Toast Crunch…
…If he’s going to be King, he needs a full beard.
If.
He’s working on it!
Perfect icons there. fits it to a tee.
I love her face in panel 2. 0.0
Now we see Syr’Nj sowing the seeds of doubt into Ardaic mind. waiting for the right moment to sprout forth when the insiders least expect it too.
Just.
As.
Planned.
Yes, because they wouldn’t already be wary of the man who frequently worked with the Peacekeepers, and had already been vocal in support of the wood elven woman who wasn’t yet initiated in the Altruists. They most certainly wouldn’t be so cautious of the man as to prepare contingencies against his being subverted by individuals of a more selfish ideology.
They might have already figured he was already their ‘trained dog’ who does what they command of him. The council might be so arrogant to think their dog would not turn on them.
Actually a very real problem for those with power is arrogance. Especially if they think they have the measure of someone. “Oh Ardaic, we’ve got him firmly under our control.”
Those who do watch for their people to betray them, that are ‘cautious’ as described, start to see it in everything. They go through people faster than most people change underwear. My chief example would be Stalin, so convinced that everyone would betray him that he killed pretty much anyone of any competence in the Red Army and Communist Party to prevent them from betraying him.
These people think they are oh so very clever, and something I have realized in my decades on this planet, most people who think they are really clever, aren’t.
For the record, I think I’m a blithering idiot. *assumes smug Blackadder smirk*
And now we’ll see what lengths Ardaic is willing to go for Syr’s varryn. I’m guessing great ones.
What’s the length of a varryn, anyway? 5 – 8 inches? Guess it depends on the Varryn Bearer.
Well, we know the current one is six feet under. *hands Ardaic a shovel.*
Too soon!
I mean, he’s still above ground, in a burlap sack. ;P
In a cultist grotto
A good soldier follows orders…
A good officer commands without doubt.
These gravatars really really enhance the discussion here. They are almost always appropriate.
That’s because they hire speed-readers to analyze the comments and pick appropriate images as they come in.
“Let me see if Byron can be resurrected first, Field Marshall. If not … You get the next dance, OK?”
I hope she succeeds in getting Byron resurrected. She’s already experienced when it comes to “getting a rise” out of him…This time though, it’ll take a lot more than injecting a dose of Viagra.
Vine-agra?
That he’s considering it at all is a good sign. Ardaic doesn’t seem to be the kind of man who normally questions orders, only how to best carry them out, but even he’s got to wonder if the ruling cadre is going too far.
And thus the Ardaic/Syr’Nj ship sets ablaze, and shippers cry many tears. Was there even anyone who shipped them?
Oh, undoubtedly. Every ship is shipped by some shipper somewhere.
I don’t personally “ship” these two, though I’d love to see them get together just for the awkwardness it would cause later in the story. :]
Sry’Nj: But you were DEAD!
Byron: I got better…
“Oh, undoubtedly. Every ship is shipped by some shipper somewhere.”
Well, that’s what the Teamsters Union is for.
Nose |= Nose
Incompatibility.
Every tragedy is convenient for someone. Often, a *lot* of unconnected someones. Doesn’t mean they set it in motion.
In this case, sure, they did. I’m just saying, the benefactors are not always the perpetrators. Not even indirectly.
Her eyes in panel 1 are like “weeeeellll….no; dat stache”
Oh wow, he actually went in for it. How long was he waiting I wonder.
About two days for the comic to update.
Called it. :P
Ardaic’s puppy dog eyes in panel three are giving me diabeetus!
She can shut down even Ardaic the Carezerker.
“I should get a goatee…”
I wonder if a troll can actually grow any kind of beard. But I’d have to admit that it would compliment the overall appearance with that helmet you’re wearing.
I think their beards already kind of extend to the whole body.
“I … I think I’ve got poison ivy on my nose. Oh, now it’s spread to my chin. Shouldn’t touched there.”
Ok, so they are lawful evil. Who cares as long as it works. By the way, I always assumed elves can’t be paladins.
They’re pretty self-evidently Neutral Evil.
UGHHHHH
This makes me want to go back to planning a Wood Elf Cosplay. Love the leafy dresses.