He didn't taunt him because for Jaredan Aurelion Sol sees Xerath as a rather interesting opportunity. He seems like he respects Xerath compare to other ascendeds. What do you think? They also have common things like being energy and subdued.
Sharjo4 votesI think that of all the Ascendants, he can at least empathise with the whole "being a slave" thing, which might colour Aurelion Sol's opinion more positively for Xerath in particular. In terms of power I can see the Ascendants as being comparable to the Aspects, and considering Xerath's ascension brought him closer to the true source of power for that kind of transformation, he might even surpass the Aspects, I mean if we consider that the Aspects are somewhat celestial in their powers and constitution, and Ascension draws upon the power of the Sun, Xerath's arcane might could put him as being closer to that unbelievable cosmic power we see in Aurelion Sol and Bard than the Targonians.
Of course this is speculation; we don't actually know how the Aspects work with celestial power, or how physical they truly are. Is it a Bard situation where they're more or less completely ethereal, or is there some degree of physicality to them, bringing them closer to Soraka? Dunno just yet.
Fasmodey1 votesI think that of all the Ascendants, he can at least empathise with the whole "being a slave" thing, which might colour Aurelion Sol's opinion more positively for Xerath in particular. In terms of power I can see the Ascendants as being comparable to the Aspects, and considering Xerath's ascension brought him closer to the true source of power for that kind of transformation, he might even surpass the Aspects, I mean if we consider that the Aspects are somewhat celestial in their powers and constitution, and Ascension draws upon the power of the Sun, Xerath's arcane might could put him as being closer to that unbelievable cosmic power we see in Aurelion Sol and Bard than the Targonians.
Of course this is speculation; we don't actually know how the Aspects work with celestial power, or how physical they truly are. Is it a Bard situation where they're more or less completely ethereal, or is there some degree of physicality to them, bringing them closer to Soraka? Dunno just yet.
Why doesn't Aurelion Sol want help from Bard? He is also exteremely powerful entity and I think he has much more experience and knowledge than Xerath. If Aurelion Sol sees hope on Xerath, Bard is the key of his freedom.
Sharjo1 votesBard's kinda doing things for the necessity of the universe. I can imagine Bard not being fussed by the Targonians having Aurelion Sol because he has some level of assurity that Aurelion will get free and thing'll be fine. A hundred thousand years is a blink in the life of the universe, and right now the Targonians are doing what's necessary to protect the universe from the Void while also not (seemingly) being a threat to the universe and life within it.
There's also the issue of Bard just being a super busy dude and so he might just not have the time. Protecting the universe is a 24/7 kinda job after all. Alternatively Bard might actually be worried that the Targonians could use Aurelion Sol or their own power to vanquish him, considering Bard is a "killable" entity.
I can imagine Aurelion Sol being mad at Bard for not helping him, as he's a force necessary to the continued existence of the universe, and Bard's just kinda letting it slide. One thing to of course keep in mind though is that Aurelion Sol is another character who doesn't see the full picture, even as a mighty star forging dragon. Some things are likely even beyond him. I personally like to imagine that Bard has a close to perfect grasp of how the universe works, and how things like Nagakabouros even function. While Aurelion Sol might say "Saving me is critical to the universe's survival Bard!" Bard might retort with "whimsical musical sounds with an underlying deep, somber, and serious notes.", and Aurelion Sol would then just be like "...well you make a good argument but still!"
Also Aurelion Sol might not like Bard. They are wholly different beings who exist in different ways. The star dragon might not like the spiritual vagabond.
Decrit1 votesI don' t think Bard has such power by itself. Sure, it has paranormal powers, but sometimes i wonder if it can act as such because it has power, or simply because it is part of it.
Imagine, for example, a lizard able to fly in the space. It' s able to do a thing which is paranormal to us, but it is still a lizard, not Aurelion Sol.
Fasmodey1 votesI don' t think Bard has such power by itself. Sure, it has paranormal powers, but sometimes i wonder if it can act as such because it has power, or simply because it is part of it.
Imagine, for example, a lizard able to fly in the space. It' s able to do a thing which is paranormal to us, but it is still a lizard, not Aurelion Sol.
If Bard doesn't have that power, do you think Xerath does? Xerath has more destructive power but Bard has much knowledge, secrets and experience than Xerath I think. He is much older than him. He probably knows how to break a spell better than Xerath. Then why would Aurelion Sol see a hope on Xerath rather than Bard?
Decrit1 votesPoint is - we don't know that. We know that bard jumps on and off dimensions and that it can be killed, that' s it.
Why would it bother with learning how to do stuff if it does not need it? Why would it bother doing anything but the same thing over and over? Does it value experience, either?
I am not comparing it to Xerath, i am just saying that maybe Bard is not that godlike power that is usually given. Probably it is, but to me sounds a lot like how native americans thought that the conquistadores were gods because they had ships and horses.
UomoAfide1 votesIf i had to pick a fictional character similar to Bard in my opinion would be The Doctor. Always transitory, never stops and never stays after he did his job. Considered extremely powerful yet when you start to analize him he does not weild said powers at all; his true might and strenght comes from knowledge, he can be killed or destroyed, wounded and all that. Travels through the cosmos (while Bard is a dimensional traveller) and saves the day, he cannot act on certain situations since those are FPT (Fixed Points in Time) and their outcome cannot be changed. In my personal view Bard is really similar to The Doctor.
Oleandervine1 votesYou also forgot to mention that Aurelion Sol has implied he intends to incinerate the planet for Targon's infractions against him, and it may not be in Bard's best interest to release a dragon that may exterminate a planet he is protecting.