On Jan 9, 2006, at 2:31 PM, Scott Kreitzer wrote: > A more interesting question might be: > > Will those trying to use Vlad find that he's still under their > control, > or > will Vlad find his *own* purpose, perhaps one that is contrary to that > which the powers-that-be-desire? (Or at least, contrary to what they > thought they desired?) > > Thinking primarily of Verra here, will Vlad truly remain her > "tool", or > will his plans come to be more important than hers? > > I suppose the concept of the "tool that evolves to supercede the will > of > his masters" is a story that has been played out before, but it's > one I > find to be quite compelling, and it would be interesting to see SKZB's > take on it. > > Majikjon > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------- > > Wasn't Verra an example of a "tool that evolves to supercede the > will > of his masters"? Woudn't that be ironic? > > scott > > How bout Verra turns Vlad into a demon--a god-like being that can be summoned at need? That, then is the meaning of the term "Demon Goddess"--that she is a goddess of demons...