Jerry Friedman wrote: >> There are safer ways to manipulate someone. The safest way is to >> give someone what they want - when what they want is what you also >> want. > > Good point. Indeed, in _Dragon_ Vlad goes along with what seems > to be Morrolan's manipulations to recruit him. I should have said > that Vlad hates to be coerced. > > However, even that safest way isn't always absolutely safe. Imagine > offering Morrolan *anything* in return for an assassination. OK, I'm picturing giving him the Weapon and sending him after the people/god who oppressed his friends. Seems easy to picture. Find something that both you and Vlad want to happen. Facilitate him being busy getting what you both want him to get.