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[feotakahari]

In a universe similar to but legally distinct from the Forgotten Realms, an ancient force of Chaotic Evil has risen up, and only one magic sword can destroy it. Unfortunately, it’s one of those swords you can only use if you’re Lawful Evil. Cue quest to find someone who’s evil enough to use the sword, but not evil enough to conquer the realm with it.

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[lb_lee]

...but how does the sword decide whether someone's evil enough?

--Sneak

[feotakahari]

How does Neverwinter Nights decide my Neutral Good character can’t use a Lawful Evil sword? I have no idea, and every work of fiction that tries to explain it turns into either tragedy (Goblins: Life Through Their Eyes) or farce (The Order of the Stick.) YMMV which way this prompt would go.

(There’s also Fable, where the simplest way to convince an evil gate to let you pass is to collect twelve live baby chicks and eat them raw in front of it.)

[lb_lee]

the simplest way to convince an evil gate to let you pass is to collect twelve live baby chicks and eat them raw in front of it.

D8> THAT'S SO AWFUL!

...I just don't think I like the D&D alignment system.

--Sneak