Re: Private
The Empire doesn't keep us in check, it was just evil and greed that drove them to want more.
I agree, the hotel does seem to work that way. Even despite people from such wide backgrounds and histories- there is a nice coincide that is happening. Plus I think you hit it on the head, how do you fight something you can not define.
My last act was making a deal with the kings that ruled through out history to give me their power so I could fight and do what was needed to be done, but at dawn my life would traded and collected. My last memories before waking up here was watching the sun come up as the magic the bestowed on me burned me from the inside out.
It may sound odd, but I wasn't in pain. I was at peace.
I may have to do such. You may not be good, but just like combat, you practice and become better.