Quest 1: A Wild Dwarf Appears! [Dictated/Action][Open to all - let me know if I messed up!!]

[fuckelves]

[Where is he? Why is there a book in his hand?]

...from the make of this place, I'd say this is Elf sorcery...

[To appease his curiosity, Thorin opens the book and finds not only his name, but the words he spoke not seconds ago written inside.]

...definitely Elf devilry.

[He tilts a brow and observes his surroundings - seems to be a lobby of some sort. Dwarves don't typically live in castles, so he knows this is not the work of his kind - and his kind would never demand the sacrifice that this castle did.]

Where in Mahal's beard am I?

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[wizard_redfive]

Sure, of course, but that's not what I asked. I meant, are you sure that all of your kin would say the same of elves?

[She assumes by "kin" what he means is his species, though he might also just be referring to his family line. Either way, the broad generalization seems somewhat questionable.]

[fuckelves]

....

[Realistically, no. He can't say that. But he cannot admit it aloud.]

There has always been antagonism between Elves and Dwarves. It did not start with my time. The Elves look down upon us, consider us inferior beings created by a god that was too anxious to create life. Is it so wrong to bear resentment towards them for such an attitude?

[wizard_redfive]

[She frowns.]

Have they called you such things? [She pauses, thinking of the best answer.] Resenting being treated that way is one thing, but expecting it only because of someone's species is generalizing and can be harmful to everyone involved.

[fuckelves]

Indeed they have.

[Certainly not all of them ever. But most Elves Thorin's ever encountered do have this superior attitude, especially where Dwarves are concerned.]

We didn't start this, I can promise you that.

[wizard_redfive]

Mmm.

[She hums, which at least sounds like she's in agreement. However, she is not fully convinced. Every conflict has at least two sides, and each one will see the issue differently. In her experience, both will also see their side as the truth. That seemed to be a universal constant, and she doubted that Arda was any different. Dairine makes note to look in the library for more history of dwarf and elvish relations, as well as ask Galadriel for her take on it.

However, she does not want to make judgments either way until she learns more, so she pushes the topic to the side.]

So you are a dwarf? I have never met a dwarf before.

[fuckelves]

Indeed, I'm a Dwarf. I am the last descendant of the line of Durin, one of the greatest of Dwarf kings.

That being said, I am King Under the Mountain, making me ruler of Erebor, the greatest of Dwarf kingdoms.

[Thorin chuckles a bit.]

Not bad for your first Dwarf, eh?

[wizard_redfive]

[...More royals. As if she didn't already have enough in her life.

Well, at least half the royals around here weren't quite so annoying. He didn't seem that bad thus far with the exception of the elf thing, so she'll give him a chance.]

I guess not. I'm Dairine Callahan, and on behalf of human wizards I greet you.

[fuckelves]

It is indeed my pleasure to meet you. The wizard I was last acquainted with may not have been human, but he had my respect, as he helped me and my kin a great deal.

[He gives a small bow, his spine bending the slightest bit.]

I've a great respect for your kind.