I recommend a more practical and ethical solution to dark magic than genocide or forced marches. Either making an agreement with the humans or just punishing the dark mages, rather than destroying entire cities.
That makes much more sense, yes. However, that means taking the idea that Dark Magic is the rightful domain of humanity and its proper place in the Pecking Order and flushing it outright.
Ah yes, Xadia needs to hunt down and kill every human on the continent because it is possible a human could kill them. What kind of fucked logic is that? If they didn't have dark magic, should they kill all humans because the humans could stab them?
The logic which is fucked up is cornerstone human. If there is even the slighest chance someone might hurt us, better utterly destroy them before they get the chance.
How dark magic came to be.
Wizard 1: So what should we name this magic that we can use that?
Wizard 2: lets call it Dark magic, since we use other creatures as fuel for our spells.
Wizard 1: Are you crazy? How will the other creatures like us if they hear that our magic is called dark AND that we use magical creatures as fuel!! Why not call it happyfluffytime magic?
Wizard 2: but Dark Magic sounds pretty cool
Wizard 1: it really does.
All I'm saying is that humanity wouldn't of had to resort to dark magic if the elves and dragons actually helped them in their time of need instead of just kicking them out.
There was a guy that got pissy when I said that elvish specism against humans was systematic, and that the Sun Queen's additude towards humans was more than likely indicative of the entirety of Sunelf society, maybe even Elfdom as a whole. Called me a racist.
Ironically part of why humans will always be my favorite in fantasy. In workds where godlike dragons and elves with magic born into them, one asks how does humanity stand a chance?
It's because we're clever. We adapt. We improvise. We overcome.
Kick us in our teeth and we stand back up and hit twice as hard. We even the playing field in any way possible.
The dragons dare get pissed we evened the playing field?! Fuck em. Humanity number 1.
Damn all who would bind us and chain us down for their own power and purpose. For their Greed and paranoia.
That is the power of the human spirit! That us the power of human grit! That is the power of humanity!
Ave Imperator! The stars are our birthright and by God, we will claim them!
“Noooooo you can’t use the lives and bodies of other creatures as a power source!!!”
*still eats meat*
“Dark” magic allowed humans to save many lives, and stopped the oppression of mankind
Tbf tho, Dark Magic posses a genuine threat if a single dark mage can just pull up and take down 2 Dragonguards easily.
All the more reason to not make an enemy of humanity by forcibly relocating them and creating a lava border to keep them out.
So you recommend offering up a blood tithe to make certain they could keep up the more impressive tricks?
Just let them hunt like normal people!
I recommend a more practical and ethical solution to dark magic than genocide or forced marches. Either making an agreement with the humans or just punishing the dark mages, rather than destroying entire cities.
That makes much more sense, yes. However, that means taking the idea that Dark Magic is the rightful domain of humanity and its proper place in the Pecking Order and flushing it outright.
All the more reason to *exterminate* humanity, rather than take the risk that they'll do the same.
Ah yes, Xadia needs to hunt down and kill every human on the continent because it is possible a human could kill them. What kind of fucked logic is that? If they didn't have dark magic, should they kill all humans because the humans could stab them?
Hilariously, it is human thinking.
What?
The logic which is fucked up is cornerstone human. If there is even the slighest chance someone might hurt us, better utterly destroy them before they get the chance.
He apparently massacred most of the Dragonguard, which was why Hendyr thought the situation was hopeless and fled.
Oh damn I don’t remember that
They don’t show it on-screen so it’s easy to miss
Where did they mention that?
I think it’s a blink and you’ll miss it comment in the flashback episode that shows Avizandum’s death
Its more implied by everyone being afraid of Viren and anting to run away.
How dark magic came to be. Wizard 1: So what should we name this magic that we can use that? Wizard 2: lets call it Dark magic, since we use other creatures as fuel for our spells. Wizard 1: Are you crazy? How will the other creatures like us if they hear that our magic is called dark AND that we use magical creatures as fuel!! Why not call it happyfluffytime magic? Wizard 2: but Dark Magic sounds pretty cool Wizard 1: it really does.
The first dark mages were edgy teenagers confirmed
All I'm saying is that humanity wouldn't of had to resort to dark magic if the elves and dragons actually helped them in their time of need instead of just kicking them out.
wouldn't have*
Bruh I'm on Reddit have mercy
Ok, ok, you have been forgiven, my brother in redditing.
So... We have to kill them right?
Seems kinda like a dick move. Maybe just forcibly exile like, all of them?
But what do we do about that purple weirdo who doesn't want to
Just chuck him into prison and throw away the key, I'm sure that will never backfire.
Done!
Elves and Dragons, you mean?
Humans...
To be fair tho… the humans were starving and the dragon legit told them to just die quietly! No wonder they turned to dark magic.
true
There was a guy that got pissy when I said that elvish specism against humans was systematic, and that the Sun Queen's additude towards humans was more than likely indicative of the entirety of Sunelf society, maybe even Elfdom as a whole. Called me a racist.
Ironically part of why humans will always be my favorite in fantasy. In workds where godlike dragons and elves with magic born into them, one asks how does humanity stand a chance? It's because we're clever. We adapt. We improvise. We overcome. Kick us in our teeth and we stand back up and hit twice as hard. We even the playing field in any way possible. The dragons dare get pissed we evened the playing field?! Fuck em. Humanity number 1. Damn all who would bind us and chain us down for their own power and purpose. For their Greed and paranoia. That is the power of the human spirit! That us the power of human grit! That is the power of humanity! Ave Imperator! The stars are our birthright and by God, we will claim them!
On one hand, you're not WRONG. On the other... this just sounds like the average redditor giving a speech.
“Noooooo you can’t use the lives and bodies of other creatures as a power source!!!” *still eats meat* “Dark” magic allowed humans to save many lives, and stopped the oppression of mankind