Op-Ed: Riven = Invincible

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For the first time the Riven have invited us, outsiders, inside to better understand some of the inner-workings of their successful machine of power. Their personal policies and ideals have, for the most part, been unknown to the majority of the public, but today marks the official end of their long silence.

Why wait until now? This reporter thinks that it could improve relations with the community. The Riven members are no strangers to conflict or controversy. One can understand why they might be interested in ameliorating their current image. We caught up with a member of the Riven, whose name is being withheld as a condition to proceed with the interview. In addition, we were only allowed five questions.

I. First, I would like to thank you for taking the opportunity to have this brief discussion with us. I hope this is not going to be a problem for you, is it?

No problem.

II. How does it feel to be in a dominion that is the focus of the community’s interest and attention?

I would not claim so much, but it is exciting to be a part of a very active group of individuals. We enjoy participating in public discussions. So it is nice to think that our input is appreciated even if it is not always something that reflects the general consensus.

III. Yes, Euplicitous Aerophram has on more than one occasion expressed, and I am paraphrasing here, that public participation is paramount in the advancement of the community and of the individual. With such a heavy importance set on posting, is being active in the forums something that is required of all Riven members?

No.

IV. The Riven have been notoriously hard on so-called "thralls" and have been very vocal about individuals being held personally accountable for their actions - is there a reasonable purpose for such a drastic approach?

I think the purpose of the Riven is to provide a positive example for the rest of the community to follow. All of us have proven ourselves and our ability to be self-sufficient. I trust that the community will come to realize this truth. Those disciples who engage in thrall-like or personally irresponsible activities find themselves on our NOC List - the list that contains the names of players that we will not bequeath to, resurrect, or cureall, among other things.

V. How intriguing. Various disciples pretend to have become just a tiny bit annoyed with the Riven’s constant reminder that they are the “overlords” of our land. Can you edify on what exactly this self-proclaimed title entails?

It's self explanatory. We are the overlords.

Thank you again, we really appreciate your time and the candor of your responses.

No problem.

We hope that you enjoyed this short article. Expect much more in our next installment.