october mingle

[stellafortunamods]

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!

Comments

[whiteshroud]

[........Slow blink. Because what the fuck is that story. Why does it have multiple parts. Why is it being sold in places where teachers can find and read it?]



Is ... vore popular in your world?

BLOCKED. BLOCKED. BLOCKED. NONE OF YOU ARE FREE OF SIN

[sufferean]

[...]

What's "vore?"

1/2

[whiteshroud]

Ah-

[Oh.

Oh no.

You've sure done it this time Kohinata.]

[whiteshroud]

[



.......

Well, no turning back now.]

Kinky cannibalism.

[sufferean]

[Rean's quiet for a long moment, just looking into the middle distance and trying to determine where, exactly, his life went wrong.]

...I guess people really can be into anything.

[It's all he can manage.]

I don't know. I think it's a kid's story, so I don't think it's supposed to be kinky. And the tomato doesn't want other tomatoes to eat it, so it's not really cannibalism?

[whiteshroud]

[Jun stares off for a moment, also questioning where exactly his life went wrong. Even worse, there's a little voice in his head that wants to point out that it's not always strictly cannibalism but.

No. No the less said about this cursed matter the better]

O-Oh. Right. Yes. It's probably just... one of those silly children's stories. Nothing more.

[Yes.

That's it. ]

[sufferean]

[Rean's still thinking about it, too. It's not cannibalism, but it's still a character that wants to be eaten? That's pretty messed up? And they're selling this to children, what kind of message is that sending to kids? Are the kids supposed to want to be eaten, too?

...Yeah, no, he's not thinking about this anymore nope nope NOPE]

Y-yeah, it's gotta be.

So, hey, any chance you remember what any of your vegetables sang about?

[whiteshroud]

[Jun meanwhile is just feeling mortified that he messed up so bad as to tell a teacher about vore. What was he thinking??? Next time he's in the same world as a confession booth, you better believe this is coming up]

Uh...

[Oh right. The singing vegetables. Normally he'd just say no. But if the the only option is to sit in awkward silence thinking about vore, then]

W-Well, I think the main song was something like...

[He'll try to half-sing it, as he thinks on it. And boy. He is definitely no Elliot when it comes to musical talent.]

♪ If you like to talk to tomatoes
If a squash can make you ....something
If you like to -something something- potatoes!
Up and down the ....something... aisle? ♪

...I forget the rest.

[sufferean]

[Listen, Jun could be the worst singer in the entire multiverse and it would be an improvement over the previous conversation. Therefore, his half of an attempt earns a couple of half-hearted claps.]

Haha... it sounds like it was really cute.

I bet if the Church back home put on little puppet shows like that at Sunday school, they'd have a lot more of us way more interested.

[whiteshroud]

[Yeah no argument there. He won't blush, but when Rean claps he'll put his hand up against his mouth and clear his throat, his eyes closed.

Read: He's embarrassed.]

I'm sure. The church does a lot of things to make the scripture and teachings more interesting to children. Songs, games, toys, plays...

[...Or so he's heard. He didn't exactly attend the normal version of Sunday School.]

[sufferean]

[He will proceed to never mention it again. He cares for your sanity, Jun, and does not wish to embarrass you to the point at which you snap.]

Haha... maybe the really young children.

Back where I'm from, Sunday school is the primary form of most schooling up until you're 15 or so. That's when you transfer into a more structured school. So once you're at an age where you can sit still and listen, you're pretty much just expected to be quiet and do your lessons. It... gets pretty boring, as I'm sure you can imagine.

[...]

Sure hope I don't get struck down the minute I'm back on my home turf for having said that.

[whiteshroud]

[So that's how it is in his world. On Earth, it's a little outdated for many parts of the world, but it's not unheard of. And it's a little like how he was educated.

...Though probably with a lot more kid friendly topics and much training the children to be weapons. Still. he nods with an "mm" sound, showing that he understands.

....]

I'm sure you'll be fine, Rean. It takes a lot more than some boredom for a god to strike you down.

[....]

Assuming they're a sane god, anyway.

[sufferean]

I mean, we've always been taught that the Goddess is kind and benevolent. So I would hope not, but... you know.

I just always feel weird disrespecting the Church in any way. They're a pretty integral part of our culture.

[whiteshroud]

[...]

...Mm. That's a common sentiment on Earth as well.

[After everything he went through, and the things he realizes he missed out on once he went to the outside world .... his feelings on that sentiment are a lot more mixed. But he wasn't about to argue about it. Especially when Rean belonged to an entirely different church. So, he'll remain quiet on the matter]

[sufferean]

[An interesting reaction. Rean's quiet for a moment, considering it.]

I bet it's probably a lot different on the inside, though, huh?

[His tone doesn't necessarily invite Jun to elaborate, although certainly Rean won't stop him if he wants to. It's more a quiet admission that he knows he's pressed a button, and that he's sorry.]

[whiteshroud]

[Even Jun, in all his social ineptness, can pick up on Rean's mild-backpedal. It's appreciated, in a way, but well...even if he was allowed to say what life was like in the Orden beyond scant details- he wouldn't be sure how to put it all into words. Not when honestly, he was still processing a lot of what did happen.

So he gives his typical evasive answer:]

...Something like that.

[The tone is closer to neutral. He wasn't angry at Rean for stating his opinion, but he can't exactly act like everything with the church is great and nothing bad happened either]

[sufferean]

[It's why Rean's not pushing the issue. If he's learned anything over the past couple of years, it's that the best thing he can do for people is just be there, quietly, and that they'll speak when they're ready.

Rean nods.]

I get it.

[He gives a little sigh, then a smile.]

Hey. For a better topic: I know this country sells books like the ones you have back in your home country. Anything else striking you as similar?

[He's not positive this line of inquiry will lead him where he's hoping, but it's worth a shot.

He wants to end this interaction on a positive note.]

[whiteshroud]

[He appreciates Rean not pushing the issue. There's a lot he can't talk about, and other things he's not ready to talk about. And so, he'll also go along with the topic change. Much easier that way]

Hm?

["home country" huh....well, he supposes that's a good a term as any]

Oh, most stuff actually. I mean, it's about a century or two behind in technology, but the culture's pretty much the same besides all the lightning stuff.

[Jun foolishly does not realize this is dangerous intel to give a weeb]

[sufferean]

[Very dangerous, indeed. Thankfully for Jun, Rean's not actually hoping to weeb out this time.]

Haha, that's what I was hoping to hear!

So, then... have you seen any snacks around you'd recommend? I barely even know what to try around here.

And, you know... if you'd be willing to point me in the right direction, I'd be happy to treat you to something, too.

[whiteshroud]

Really?

[As strange and mysterious as his background is, Jun was still a teenager. And thus, the offer of free food is enough to make his face light up a little]

Haha, well in that case, have you had dango before? I saw a vendor selling those in town.
It's a pretty classic Japanese treat.

[sufferean]

Of course! C'mon, I'm not gonna lie to you like that. That's just mean.

[He'll tease, but that's very different. That's supposed to be a joke that they both enjoy, to an extent!

But oh, good. Rean's devious plan is working!]

I don't think I have! Lead the way.

[whiteshroud]

Ha, it would be. [Jun won't turn down free food!] Thanks.

[Sneaky Rean. But Jun doesn't mind because he's getting fed. So he makes an "mm!" sound and start walking towards the shopping area of the city. Dango awaits!]

[sufferean]

[So very sneaky! No one else will ever know.

With a smile, Rean follows after him. Yeah, this is a much better way to leave things off between the two of them, he thinks.]