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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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It's a nice feeling, having someone actually praise you. She could get used to this.
But that fades away quickly enough to a more thoughtful expression as she hears the rest of his explanation out.]
I suppose that makes sense. You at least have two aspects that play nicely with one another... any given mortal only has a limited amount of time, after all.
...Ehe. I did always think that the guide of souls would be a bit more frightening, from the books I have read, but I think this is preferable.
[Ris, don't tell a god he isn't scary enough??]
Although... death is certainly a powerful aspect to control. And for you to be forced to rely on our lot...
I suppose our goal is not so easily accomplished as I might have hoped, then? I suppose I ought to have expected as much. It is not as if I am simply dealing with mortal threats anymore.
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[ Forneus folds his arms, looking thoughtful. ]
There are many restrictions which bind a single god of this plane, most of them cast by Celestia, the assembly of divinity that rules over this world. I cannot act by myself to overthrow their regime, because of the oaths that bind me due to my status. People like you have far more freedom to act... and you would be able to understand what mortals want, much more than a shut-in god like me.
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[RIS.]
...I see. So even you are bound... [Her voice softens at that as she frowns a little.] All the more reason for me to fight, I suppose.
Although perhaps I am not the best choice for determining what others might want. The "shut-in god" picked out an equally shut-in doll. But at least I can rely on the others to make up for what I lack in that department.
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[ This he says honestly, because it's something he genuinely believes in. ]
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I think you may have more faith in me than I do in myself. But I will do my best to at least try to live up to that hope.
[She knows that's the best she can promise, and something tells her that's probably all he's looking for.]
But... is that a ruling from Celestia, also? One would think, with all the time in the world, you would have infinite time to grow and change, yourself.
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[ Forneus shrugs. ]
But since I am the God of Time, I do have a little more wiggle room than most. That's why I was able to bring you here. Other gods cannot do this.
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Of course some things are immutable, she understands that. But to be so bound by those aspects that he can't even consider changes as a person, not just as a god...
To be a god is not much better than being a doll, then, is it?
But this does tell her one thing: even the divine are not without their weakness. All are fallible, and thus Celestia is as well.
One more reason for which to fight.]
...I see.
I will not keep you any longer, then. Thank you very much for your time.
[She offers a little curtsey in what is, for once, a genuine show of respect.]
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[ He gives her a friendly wave. ]
Feel free to hang out with me in the future if you like.
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Okay, no, she's just going to quickly wave back and be on her way before her brain breaks entirely BYE]