Born of Greed I revel in it. I take no greater pleasure than
the acquisition of wealth. Whether it be coins, gems, items of power, or
property makes no difference. I have even come to value knowledge &
political position almost as much as coin. Our standing in society also has
value, not as easily measured but I can see its influence. Greed drive’s me, it
gives me purpose and helps define my existence as well as that of my brothers.
But recent events and conflicts with other creatures of sin has forced me to
look at myself differently. I have come to realize a connection with all seven
of the recognized sins. In some ways I embody them all.
Greed: is the desire
for material wealth or gain. This one goes without saying for me & my
brothers, for what are we if not Greed personified.
Gluttony: is
an inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires. Most often
recognized with the intake of food (for which I am rarely satisfied) it also reflects
the desire for excess. Excess (when it comes to material possessions) is a word
barely recognized by me or my brethren. The thought of excess anything, as long
as it holds some value is foreign to me.
Wrath: is manifested
in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury. Our enemies know
full well the manifestation of my wrath. They have taken our possessions,
invaded our home, & threatened the very business we have worked hard to
create. To invoke my wrath is to court death.
Pride: is excessive
belief in one's own abilities, which interferes with the individual's
recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all
others arise. The things my brothers and I have accomplished in the short
period of time since our awakening has been astounding. We have each amassed a
fortune that the commoners of this city could never achieve in a dozen
lifetimes. Combined I bet our hordes value would challenge the great wyrms of
ages past. We have only just begun to recognize our capability’s, and as our
understanding of this world grows so will our interests and earning potential.
A brief note acknowledging my combat prowess: I have trained
and honed my skills well beyond that of a typical combatant. In fact utilizing
my genetic gifts, as well as the unique equipment I have managed to acquire I
would be hard pressed to find militant equal. I could only imagine a mature dragon,
or perhaps some great demonic outsider being able to stand alone against me.
Possessing very few weaknesses to exploit, it’s hard to perceive the tactics in
which one would even try.
Envy: is the desire
for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation. I find this one the
hardest sin to bear. Barely able to admit it to myself I would never admit it
to anyone else, even my brothers. Of course we all want what others have, be it
money, power, or fame it seems everyone always has it a bit better than you do.
And while I may have a slight bit of envy for a couple of the house heads or
guild leaders we have encountered, my true envy lies a little closer to home.
Jaren- Gifted with fathers arcane talents his abilities are awe
inspiring. If I had his spell casting ability I would certainly be unstoppable.
The enchantments he bestows upon me in combat has proven invaluable & has
guaranteed our victory time & time again. Add to that his ability to craft
and effectively use items of power and his value becomes immeasurable.
Durg- His combat ability’s to push himself beyond his normal
limits is astounding. If I could focus my energies to physically enhance my
capabilities I would never know defeat. The way Durg is able to ignore some of
the damage as if he was never struck shows a level of toughness the likes of
which I have never seen.
Auge- Master of alchemy his ability’s to craft potions,
poisons and other alchemical wonders is truly a gift. With his talents I would
bring to bear a never ending supply toxins to smote my enemies &
enhancements to increase my strengths. He also possesses an unlimited earning
potential with his ability to craft in demand items of power.
Lust is an inordinate
craving for the pleasures of the body. Unlike some of the other sin’s I believe
this one is not shared by my brothers. Ever since I became aware there has
always been the desire. An ever burning need to bed any woman I feel drawn to.
Fortunately the acquisition of Sunbow Mansion has helped minimize the impact
this craving has had on my day to day duties. However the recent depletion of
stock at our facility has got me looking to ply my lust else were.
Sloth is the
avoidance of physical or spiritual work. I initially thought this was the lone
absent sin I did not posses. It wasn’t until I looked ahead to the future that
I noticed the presence of sloth. It’s the sin I aspire to. I have a vision, to
amass such a level of wealth, to attain a level of power so absolute that my
underlings deposit payment as I repose. To have no concerns or responsibility’s
and yet still continue to amass wealth and gain power, I believe that is what a
true dragon should strive toward.
1 comment:
For the hoard!
Post a Comment