"But the gods did cause the Cataclysm, and the elves still blame humans for that," Tanis points out. "Remember, the Cataclysm was generations ago for us, but it wasn't that long ago for the elves. I'm not sure they'll be accepting of the gods, especially since they have sent a human messenger."Tika wrote:"Tanis, they have to actually believe that the old Gods did not abandon us before we start to let go of centuries of hatred towards one another. It sounds like we both have to give a little for it to actually work."
Raistlin finds a spot to sit, but takes no food. "Brother, bring me some hot water," he commands. Then to Tanis he adds, "Converting people is not our job. We were charged with finding the 'Leader of the People' and he...or she...is the one who is supposed to convert the unwashed masses," he says.
"Whichever," Tanis says. Listening to what Riverwind has to say, he adds, "But that attitude is just as arrogant as the elves'. I've lived among these people; trust me, they are not going to change their minds just because you tell them to. You can't bludgeon people with your beliefs and expect them to just fall in line. You say you are here as allies and are just trying to show them the error of their ways, but you do so by being antagonistic, insulting, and arrogant. You can't change people by disrespecting them; they'll just tune you out."
"Relax, Tanis," Flint says, offering him an apple. "No sense in getting worked up about it. What's done is done."