An Interview with
Interviewing a lich brings with it a sense of mystery and an eerie calm. When I asked for this task, I knew it would be different than any other because a lich is never one to fool with. They have devastating power and a timetable that is matched only by other immortals. They are calm and collected. Even as I sat down with Sallich, I found a part of me unsettled and my gaze was shifting at times to different parts of her skeletal structure. Gone were the features of a beautiful elf maiden and in its place was a pile of living bones and a few rotting organs. But as much as Sallich could intimidate me, I knew that my will could overcome fear because no matter the exterior the piece that I knew was still pleasant to be around and would come to the aid of her majesty, Queen Comet at a moment’s notice.
But Sallich was not alone in the interview, for the familiar, Squish was upon her shoulder and looking to answer a few questions. He was less collected and far more outspoken than his master, but he still held great influence and power, that few have ever seen to their fullest. If there was such a thing as a “twinkle in his eye” that would be an adequate description of Squish who was all too eager to show how playful and truthful as he wished to be.
With limited time, I went to the classroom where the mages were gathering. I had heard Sallich had arrived early and no one else was present and I had a bit of time for her to answer my questions. When I arrived, I surprised to see Sallich sitting there, already waiting, for she was alerted to my coming and was happily ready to oblige me for the glory of the anniversary of her sovereign.
David Itamae: Sallich, what was your home-life like before you came to Sylvhara?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Nothing special was abandoned as a child and brought up by human parents now looking for my elven roots and have discover a latent magical ability that needs to be channel'd in the right direction.
David itamae: Did you have many siblings or were you an only child?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I was the only child my adoptive parents were getting on in life
David Itamae: they were older?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): yes they were in there late fifties when they took me in
David Itamae: did they die while taking care of you or did you leave them before you ever found out?
David Itamae looks to Squish, "I got questions for you, I am simply giving some time to Sallich first."
Squish: Good.
Sallich (sally.foxdale): they were killed in an orc raid I was out at the time when I got back I found what was left of them. there wasn’t enough left to even make one parent
David Itamae: and also, I am sorry for your loss.
Sallich (sally.foxdale): nods, “it’s alright, a long time ago now and I still chaty to them in the spirit world”
David Itamae: When did you find you had a gift with the mystic arts?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I always had an ability to see things and call things to me I just didn’t know it was magic. I suppose, my parents been non-magic users didn’t know.
David Itamae: When and what made you decide you desired to be a necromancer?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): my parents were always telling me to go out and make friends so i did but it wasn’t what they meant, hahaha.
David Itamae: Do I want to follow-up on that question?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I started making dead animals run around as if they were alive and I just graduated to bigger animals
David Itamae: I know you came to Sylvhara before you had fully transformed, how did the people here greet you upon learning of your desires in the dark arts?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): As a necromancer in the world, I’m seen as dark and a bit frightening. Most people think of necromancy as raising armies of undead either skeletons or zombies to take over the world. ((oh I wish)) But necromancy is about more than this. It also covers divination and talking to the dead. Communicating with people’s relatives who have passed over.
David Itamae: So you were treated poorly or friendly?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): People think it is a dark art, but like all magic its neutral, used for light or dark as the user sees fit. As a necromancer of the light people see me as an anachronism. Do people really appreciate they departed loved ones been used as skeleton guards or zombie servants most will say no.
David Itamae: So, you were treated poorly or friendly?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I was treated friendly by most.
David Itamae: and how would you say Pak(Haedong), Gage(Ultsch), and Ondine(Ninetails) influenced you?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Arch mage Pak(Haedong) had a great influence on my development, Ondine(Ninetails) help a lot with the necromancy, and Gage(Ultsch), was a character to aspire to.
David Itamae: Squish, I have not forgotten you.
Squish: good
David Itamae: You are a member of the Red Robes, why did you decide on that path instead of a black caste?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Red robes was part of the guild advancement rights and the medical tent is a good place to pick up spare parts the black robes weren't an option with me been of the light so I'm also in the white robes.
David Itamae: As a full Lich, you serve Queen Comet and all of her people, does it ever become hard for you not to change sides and what keeps you loyal and trusted?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I've always been a loyal person and those I served in life I now serve in death.
David Itamae: So, you were alive before reaching Sylvhara and now serve the Queen both in life and now death?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Yes. I havent always been a lich I arrived as a very much alive Elf before i went through the process to make me a Baelnorn lich
David Itamae: Squish, you are Sallich’s familiar, did you ever expect to serve a powerful Lich and if you did or did not what has kept you from saying the contract is over?
Squish: I always expected to serve and Sallich wasn’t that powerful before my arrival It was me that made sure she could become a lich and me that ensures she gains more power. The contract will be over when she has no further need of me which won’t happen I’m always needed.
David Itamae: Squish, have you ever desired to become something greater like your master and if so what was it?
Squish: as a scarab, I always want to advance my kind has served the dead and undead for Milena I make take over the world in time but at the moment I’m happy to serve.
David Itamae: If you can name one of Sallich’s best and one of her weakest traits what would they be? Is she full of courage, quiet, calm, or is she one that is brash and morbid?
Squish: I think everyone knows she is quiet and this is the most I've heard her speak in years. Her best trait is her loyalty her worst is she treats everyone as eerrr lets say human when as a powerful lich she should be dominating and uncaring.
David Itamae: Squish, I will ask you what were your thoughts on Sallich's development, in regards, towards her mentors Pak(Haedong), Ondine(Ninetails), and Gage(Ultsch)? Or do you feel they were as she stated already?
Squish: Pak(Haedong)was before my time and I really didn’t know Gage(Ultsch). Ondine(Ninetails) is a great mentor but she eats to many adepts for silly mistakes.
David Itamae: I know you have class starting soon, so I will ask one more question. Sallich and Squish, you have been in Slyvhara for many years, what do you find is the secret or non-secret to your success in being who you are in a world of green and full of life?
Squish: I’m a superiour bug I can blend in to most environments so will always be successful
Sallich (sally.foxdale): As a slightly darker character of the light I try to bring a little humour to the art, remember the toe's travelling about the realm.
As I was abruptly called away, I left the interview with a new sense of knowledge bestowed upon me from the powerful lich. She gave me a sense that not all are bad no matter the role they take on. I was amazed at her intellect and, for one that rarely speaks, the wisdom in her words. As for the familiar, I like Squish, but I know he can be formidable when necessary and I hope no one ever sees that day.
But Sallich was not alone in the interview, for the familiar, Squish was upon her shoulder and looking to answer a few questions. He was less collected and far more outspoken than his master, but he still held great influence and power, that few have ever seen to their fullest. If there was such a thing as a “twinkle in his eye” that would be an adequate description of Squish who was all too eager to show how playful and truthful as he wished to be.
With limited time, I went to the classroom where the mages were gathering. I had heard Sallich had arrived early and no one else was present and I had a bit of time for her to answer my questions. When I arrived, I surprised to see Sallich sitting there, already waiting, for she was alerted to my coming and was happily ready to oblige me for the glory of the anniversary of her sovereign.
David Itamae: Sallich, what was your home-life like before you came to Sylvhara?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Nothing special was abandoned as a child and brought up by human parents now looking for my elven roots and have discover a latent magical ability that needs to be channel'd in the right direction.
David itamae: Did you have many siblings or were you an only child?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I was the only child my adoptive parents were getting on in life
David Itamae: they were older?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): yes they were in there late fifties when they took me in
David Itamae: did they die while taking care of you or did you leave them before you ever found out?
David Itamae looks to Squish, "I got questions for you, I am simply giving some time to Sallich first."
Squish: Good.
Sallich (sally.foxdale): they were killed in an orc raid I was out at the time when I got back I found what was left of them. there wasn’t enough left to even make one parent
David Itamae: and also, I am sorry for your loss.
Sallich (sally.foxdale): nods, “it’s alright, a long time ago now and I still chaty to them in the spirit world”
David Itamae: When did you find you had a gift with the mystic arts?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I always had an ability to see things and call things to me I just didn’t know it was magic. I suppose, my parents been non-magic users didn’t know.
David Itamae: When and what made you decide you desired to be a necromancer?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): my parents were always telling me to go out and make friends so i did but it wasn’t what they meant, hahaha.
David Itamae: Do I want to follow-up on that question?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I started making dead animals run around as if they were alive and I just graduated to bigger animals
David Itamae: I know you came to Sylvhara before you had fully transformed, how did the people here greet you upon learning of your desires in the dark arts?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): As a necromancer in the world, I’m seen as dark and a bit frightening. Most people think of necromancy as raising armies of undead either skeletons or zombies to take over the world. ((oh I wish)) But necromancy is about more than this. It also covers divination and talking to the dead. Communicating with people’s relatives who have passed over.
David Itamae: So you were treated poorly or friendly?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): People think it is a dark art, but like all magic its neutral, used for light or dark as the user sees fit. As a necromancer of the light people see me as an anachronism. Do people really appreciate they departed loved ones been used as skeleton guards or zombie servants most will say no.
David Itamae: So, you were treated poorly or friendly?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I was treated friendly by most.
David Itamae: and how would you say Pak(Haedong), Gage(Ultsch), and Ondine(Ninetails) influenced you?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Arch mage Pak(Haedong) had a great influence on my development, Ondine(Ninetails) help a lot with the necromancy, and Gage(Ultsch), was a character to aspire to.
David Itamae: Squish, I have not forgotten you.
Squish: good
David Itamae: You are a member of the Red Robes, why did you decide on that path instead of a black caste?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Red robes was part of the guild advancement rights and the medical tent is a good place to pick up spare parts the black robes weren't an option with me been of the light so I'm also in the white robes.
David Itamae: As a full Lich, you serve Queen Comet and all of her people, does it ever become hard for you not to change sides and what keeps you loyal and trusted?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): I've always been a loyal person and those I served in life I now serve in death.
David Itamae: So, you were alive before reaching Sylvhara and now serve the Queen both in life and now death?
Sallich (sally.foxdale): Yes. I havent always been a lich I arrived as a very much alive Elf before i went through the process to make me a Baelnorn lich
David Itamae: Squish, you are Sallich’s familiar, did you ever expect to serve a powerful Lich and if you did or did not what has kept you from saying the contract is over?
Squish: I always expected to serve and Sallich wasn’t that powerful before my arrival It was me that made sure she could become a lich and me that ensures she gains more power. The contract will be over when she has no further need of me which won’t happen I’m always needed.
David Itamae: Squish, have you ever desired to become something greater like your master and if so what was it?
Squish: as a scarab, I always want to advance my kind has served the dead and undead for Milena I make take over the world in time but at the moment I’m happy to serve.
David Itamae: If you can name one of Sallich’s best and one of her weakest traits what would they be? Is she full of courage, quiet, calm, or is she one that is brash and morbid?
Squish: I think everyone knows she is quiet and this is the most I've heard her speak in years. Her best trait is her loyalty her worst is she treats everyone as eerrr lets say human when as a powerful lich she should be dominating and uncaring.
David Itamae: Squish, I will ask you what were your thoughts on Sallich's development, in regards, towards her mentors Pak(Haedong), Ondine(Ninetails), and Gage(Ultsch)? Or do you feel they were as she stated already?
Squish: Pak(Haedong)was before my time and I really didn’t know Gage(Ultsch). Ondine(Ninetails) is a great mentor but she eats to many adepts for silly mistakes.
David Itamae: I know you have class starting soon, so I will ask one more question. Sallich and Squish, you have been in Slyvhara for many years, what do you find is the secret or non-secret to your success in being who you are in a world of green and full of life?
Squish: I’m a superiour bug I can blend in to most environments so will always be successful
Sallich (sally.foxdale): As a slightly darker character of the light I try to bring a little humour to the art, remember the toe's travelling about the realm.
As I was abruptly called away, I left the interview with a new sense of knowledge bestowed upon me from the powerful lich. She gave me a sense that not all are bad no matter the role they take on. I was amazed at her intellect and, for one that rarely speaks, the wisdom in her words. As for the familiar, I like Squish, but I know he can be formidable when necessary and I hope no one ever sees that day.