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

[codeprometheus]

Wait, [ is Louis' reaction when Tsuru pulls out his blade. Sure, he had been annoyed, but this is a small matter. ] It doesn't mean any harm.

[ As if to prove (or disprove?) that, the tanuki scampers up the tree into the canopy. ]

We don't need to kill it.

[cranelike]

Ah, don't worry. It's much too cute to kill.

(And he plants his feet into the ground, and

slashes at the air, activating his Cryo vision at the same time. The top branches freeze. Slippery, right...)

[codeprometheus]

[ He counts it sufficient that Tsuru didn't slice the tanuki in half with frost. It's almost like Tsuru is putting on some sort of show to conceal the simplicity of his tricks.

The tanuki continues to run through the canopy, but the ice is unexpected. It falls from the branches and into a nearby bush, forcing it to discard the blood tear to land properly. Louis doesn't waste any time to retrieve the crystal, disappearing momentarily to reform from a cloud of red mist. ]

Sorry, [ he offers to the tanuki, who's decided to groom itself a little after losing its prize. ] I need to keep it.

[cranelike]

(Everything is a show with Tsurumaru Kuninaga.

He sheathes his sword and goes over to the tanuki. Kneeling, he smiles,)

I win this time, Mr. Tanuki. Let's play again some other time.

[codeprometheus]

[ The tanuki seems satisfied with Tsuru's answer, and disappears into the bushes after giving a little dance. Louis straightens up and walks back to the worn path winding through the forest. ]

Do you want to take a break? [ He asks Tsuru for his opinion. He could still go a few hours without eating, though there is a lingering curiosity in his eyes. ]

[cranelike]

(He seems to consider the offer for a moment. In truth, he could keep going. He has plenty of energy to spare and he could probably keep chasing after that tanuki until the sunsets if only for the sake of having fun and something to menace but...)

... Would you like to go for a walk? The forest is nice.

(He wants to allow himself to rest more thest days.)

[codeprometheus]

Sure.

[ He'll follow where Tsuru wants to go. In truth, he had heard about forests inhabited by spirits in folk tales. Being able to witness a fictional location in real life is a rare opportunity.

Plus, it reminded him of home in a way. It reminded him of the old world, before the darkness came. ]