Editing Midnight RPG - Chapter 37.834 (section)

=== Kyuad ===


: ''I like Thakmûrz as a synonym.  Also, I like where you're coming from.''



Kyuad listens attentively, and considers what he has heard for a few silent moments after Durgaz has finished.  '''"I see."'''

Pausing a bit longer, Kyuad's continued ineffable expression breaks for a moment, and as he grins a fleck of dry skin falls from the lines around his mouth.  '''"I see that you have your work cut out for you.  I continue to think of the long road ahead without adequate consideration for the present.  Perhaps it is because of my obstenance, or my new ...."'''  Kyuad's voice trails off and his stare goes blank.  With a stoney look on his face, he pauses for some time before continuing, '''"I... I do not ''plan''... for ''death''."'''

Looking back to Durgaz with a fearsom and bewildering look in his eyes, Kyuad continues with a voice that now seems as if to echo from within something larger than his chest, '''"One day, no matter how you get them there, the orcs of the Thakmûrz ''must'' be seen by those who fight against the Shadow as ''allies'', and perhaps as leaders of their own armies of dorns, dwarves, erunsil, and fell.  Search your own mind and test me - what I say is true.  The future relies on orcs ''leading'' the charge against orcs, and nothing at all will cause men like those who live ''here'' to follow those ''dog-riders'' unless something changes."'''

Appearing to calm down somewhat, Kyuad adjusts himself and continues, '''"As soon as possible we should enlist or raise up a scribe to the ranks of the Dulugolauk.  You should be the first orcish commander who is able to pass down a reliable written record of his methods, teachings, speeches, and accomplishments.  History has proven that this has been a key element to the survival of the dwarven people and the continued inspiration for all others who share some ability to read.  A thousand years from now, the name of Durgaz will continue to teach young orcs of honor if we are diligent in the work of preserving your efforts."'''

With a nod, Kyuad concludes, '''"And as for the question of a soldier's inherant value, I'll leave you with something that you and the Dulugolauk should consider: What potential do these orcs have within them, that any other thinking race of people do not?"'''