There Can Be Only One

"There can be only one"

Welcome to Immortality

So, you want to be an immortal. Careful what you wish for. It can be an even more dangerous proposition than just living a normal mortal life. With immortality comes responsibility. There are certain rules that must be observed when participating in the game of eternal life. I'd like to answer a few of the FAQ's about becoming an immortal. Then I'll introduce you to a few that are playing the game. Then, you'll be able to make an informed decision about living forever.

1. How do I become an immortal?
First you have to die. (Ironic, huh?) Then, all you can do is hope that it's your lucky day and that you too have won a space to participate in the Gathering. If you're number is pulled, you'll come back to life. You'll remain at the age you were when you died. If not, well, it sucks to be you.

2.Are there others?
You bet your sweet bippy there are. There have always been immortals. The oldest documented case is one that is 5000 years old. (And damn he looks good for his age!!!) You will meet many of them as they come to take your head.

3.Excuse Me??!!
You're excused.

4.Why do they want my head???
Because that's the way that immortals die. There can be only one. Immortals face each other in sword fights to take the other's head. They are working their way to the time of the gathering that will someday draw all of the remaining immortals to a far away land and they will fight for the prize. (You can fight with a sword, can't you?)

5.What's the Prize?
You get to be mortal again.

6.I start out being mortal?
Yes.

7.Then I have to die to become an immortal.
Yes.

8.Then, if I win the prize, I get to be mortal again?
Bye Jove, I think he's got it.

9.Then what's the point??!!
The sharp edge at the end of your opponent's sword.

10.Is there anywhere I would be safe?
Yes. You are safe on holy ground. It is tradition. No immortal will break that rule. So, you would be safe in a church, a cemetary, ancient Indian burial ground, Graceland....

11.Is there anything good about being an immortal?
Well let's see. When you meet up with another immortal, you get this feeling come over you. Nice little buzz. Of course when you realize that they're gonna chop your head off, it kind of ruins the buzz.

12.Is there anything else I should know about being an immortal.
Hmm. When you do take the head of another immortal, you go through the Quickening. (You are struck by lightning over and over again, probably the source of the buzz.)But you probably don't have to worry about that.

13.Do I really have a chance at winning the prize?
Not a chance. Conner McLeod won the prize in the original cult classic movie. Like I said, it sucks to be you.

Ok, now that you've got some of the basics down, let's meet some of your competition.

Duncan McLeod
Sure, he's one of the good guys, but even the good guys have to obey the rules of the game and take your head if you cross him. He's clansman to Conner McLeod. He's over 400 years old and still looking pretty yummy.

Methos (aka Adam Pierce)
Remember that 5000 year old I was talking about? This is him.(Didn't I say he was fine!) At one time in his life he was one of the Horseman of the Apocolypse. But he seems to have mellowed in his old age. He spends most of his time as a Watcher (as Adam Pierce) now, ironically, looking for himself.

Joe Dawson
Ok, so he isn't an immortal. He is a Watcher. Watchers, well watch the immortals. For every immortal there is one watcher. Basically they have two functions. The first is to document the lives of the immortals.(Most immortals don't know they are being watched.) Second, to help fill in holes in the script.

Amanda
Basically, Amanda got through life as a thief. She has a major attitude. But man, can she kick some serious butt! She had been the love interest of Duncan for a while, but she can be somewhat fickle at times. She's so good in fact, they're giving her her own spin off series.

Richie Ryan
Richie had been one of Duncan McLeod's best friends and students. Sadly, however, while Duncan was under some evil spell, he took Richie's head. Richie had only been an immortal for a few years. He became an immortal the same night that Duncan's girlfriend was shot and killed. Hmm. Maybe it's just bad luck to be around Duncan. (Kinda like on Murder She Wrote. They drop like flies around Angela Lansbury)

Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramierez
All right, yet another one that has since bit the dust, but he's important for a number of reasons. For one thing, he is the trainer of Connner McLeod, the winner of the prize. Secondly, he's Sean Connery!!!! Doesn't get much better than that!!

Conner McLeod
So, meet the champ. Still think you have a shot at the title? Now, who want's to live forever?

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