Because in fantasy perhaps more than in any other genre, the character is rewarded for making the right choices and punished for making the bad. Ask Boromir.
I need no fantasies to belittle the great treasures that I already possess.
I've spared with demons from the Nine Hells themselves, I shall barely break a sweat here today.
If you can quit, then quit. If you can't quit, you're a writer.
Never confuse honor with stupidity!
Artemis Entreri: Do not underestimate Jarlaxle. Many have; they all are dead.