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stellafortunalogs2021-09-30 07:21 pm
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october mingle
October Mingle
Welcome to Teyvat - a vast magical world of adventure.
The Miko of the Grand Narukami Shrine has arranged for your passage out of Ritou and into the Inazuma islands at large. The nation has been gripped by an oppressive atmosphere ever since the enactment of the Vision Hunt Decree, and only someone unyoked by the Electro Archon can hope to break this stalemate.
Konda Village sits on the outskirts of Inazuma city. A pillar of its community now seeks to move out after losing his Vision. A samurai employed by the Shogunate is being accosted of hiding rations by his neighbours, and he has no recollection of ever dealing in such matters. Forgetting something seems to be the thread that links every former Vision holder's story together, yet their tragedies differ greatly in circumstance. Is the loss of a Vision truly so profound? If so, then why did the gods deliver such a poisoned gift to their people?
A mysterious priestess approaches you with a sincere request - Kazari seeks your aid in purifying the Thunder Sakura around Inazuma, as well as the Sacred Sakura on Mount Yougou. She tells you that these trees absorb the evil from the very land, but cannot dispel it without outside intervention. Here's where you come in: you need to dispel the sealing sigils around the holy trees, so that the filth accumulated within their roots can take form and then be swiftly cut down.
The seals, the trees, and Kazari herself are relics from the olden days - the mystical Inazuma, where kitsune and tengu lived and worked alongside humans and their god. But those days have since ended, and all that is left is a stifling eternity.
State of the World
The Land of Eternity is not without failings. By pursuing 'Eternity' and closing the doors of her nation, the Raiden Shogun has only made the lives of her people more difficult. Exploring the country may give you some clues as to how you can break her enforced stasis. You must first understand the situation of the nation, and then find the natives who also wish to change their world.
Please direct all questions to October's OOC post!
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[Boy does that remind him of Sharon. It is so uncomfortable to hear. He reaches up to scratch his own jaw]
J-Just Elliot is fine, Ris! I'm not a noble or anything. But it's nice to meet you too.
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Just a little something to note about other worlds. She may as well take in what info she can scrape together.
The tiniest smile graces her lips as she responds.]
Of course, Master Elliot.
[She turns back out toward the plains. Seems like she's more confident where Elliot is concerned, at least for now.]
Have you done much exploring? ...not just around here, of course. I imagine not many of our lot have had much time for that, as we have only just arrived. But you have an air of confidence about it, despite your words.
["Confidence" meaning he's at least more comfortable than Ris "oh my god it's all so BIG? HELP?" Bancroft. Low bar to clear.]
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Seriously...?
[Fine whatever. If she's going to be like that, he might as well...try to ignore it. Maybe she'll get tired of it eventually. Or he'll learn not to notice like with Sharon. He can pray]
Well, I have been in Teyvat for several months now. Though I'm still new to Inazuma, so I haven't seen much of this place yet.
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But more seriously...]
So then, tell me. What is it like, out there? With nothing to tell you what to do or how to be?
At least here, within the confines of the walls, there is some sort of order to be followed. One can track others, emulate their daily tasks, and find their own routine with a bit of trial and error.
Out there... there is nothing. Monsters and small camps of hilichurl, perhaps, but nothing that those like us can easily emulate and survive off of.
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[He pauses, because what in the heck kind of question is that? This girl must really not get out that much]
Well...it depends. If there's nothing to tell you what to do or how to be, it's up to you to decide what you want. Some people like living in city walls like you described, while others like living out in the wilderness.
Do you know what...you want...?
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What... I want?
[She somehow gets even quieter, repeating that, her voice trembling a little like he's asked her something terrifying.
Well, aside from the general existential dread of such a thing, but you know how it goes.]
...
Perhaps that is the problem. I have never known what to imagine once my goal was in my grasp. I suppose I never thought it possible.
A world full of possibility... it is exciting in theory. In practice, I feel as if I have been wound up like a clockwork doll and sent to wander off the edge of a table.
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Ah- W-Well, don't worry. You don't have to know everything about what you want.
How about you focus on something small first? Is there anything specific in the scenery that interests you?
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She listens to what Elliot has to say, nodding a little to herself as if confirming something in her own head.]
...Yes, that is probably the right move. Break it down into something more manageable.
If I stay close to the city gates, I can always just come back. That... does make it easier.
[She pauses a bit, then turns back to Elliot, smiling slightly.]
...ehe. Something like that, it probably seems obvious to you. But... thank you. [She looks back out.] I think... I would like to know what grass feels like.
There was not much to be found when I managed to get out before. Urban landscapes do not offer much in terms of greenery, it seems.
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Right. That's advice I got once. If a task seems overwhelmingly big, it's best to break it down smaller goals.
[Towa would be thrilled she's helping out another short girl, if she knew. And Elliot isn't going to judge]
Haha, hey no I get it. I'm from a big city too, you'd have to travel halfway across it if you wanted to see grass. [So no judging! He glances around, trying to find a good patch of lush grass before pointing it out a spot that's about 30 feet from them. ] How about there? That spot seems nice.
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Ris looks back at him, then follows the line of his pointing until her gaze rests on the patch of grass. It's not easy for her to accurately judge distance, but it seems close enough to be safe.]
Mm, that will do. [She pauses, then turns back to him.] At that distance, I... think I will be okay on my own.
So... thank you again. [It does not escape her exactly how patient and understanding Elliot is being with her, and while she's still not necessarily going to put Elliot on her list of Good People just yet, it's enough to earn some respect.] Elliot. It was nice to make your acquaintance.
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Haha, alright. I'm sure you can do it! [He may hang out a little longer to make sure she can, but he has faith!!]
It's been nice meet you too, Ris. Enjoy the grass!