"I know I can trust you to help me mule, you are Source." "I know you'll help me get my corpse, you are Source." "I met some people from your allegiance the other day, and they were polite and helpful."

As I said, noble. And I think for the most part, that vision has become reality.

Similarily, I have a vision for the DT Source.

Let me ramble for a while. I know that one of the Source's strengths lies in the intelligence of it's members, their skill with pen as well as a sword. We are outspoken, contemplative, insightful, and always willing to discuss and debate towards the betterment of the group. At the same time, we are social predators, waiting to leap at the throat of any ill-conceived argument or frivolous, incorrect assertion.

With such prowess at our disposal, it is not surprising that we'll meet individuals on Darktide who do not live up to our lofty standards.

I had a great conversation with Druss today, during which he revealed to me that he'd had a few choice words for a particularily annoying/dumb Jubei vassal.

Druss wasn't Druss at the time, and I trust his judgement as far as what is innapropriate under our "no trash-talk policy".

At this time, I'd like to share with you MY vision.

"I may not like those Source guys, but I respect them. They don't whine when killed, they don't talk shit when they kill you. If you hear anything from them after a battle, it's "nice fight". I have never met a Source who acted like an ass. These are good people."

Regardless of how many levels we gain, items we find, quests we complete, the final measuring stick of our accomplishments on AC's most infamous server will be the legacy we leave as an allegiance. if I had a choice, rather than have us be remembered as fierce warriors, steadfast antis, or stalwart defenders of the common good, I would have us be remembered as good people, trustworthy people, who had earned the respect of allies and enemies alike.

TSS