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[bowfaire]

who: claude & various
when: all of march
where: here, there, over there
what: get the Lore™
warnings: bullying, violence, animal death

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[bowfaire]

The ten elites ended up starting families that would become the noble houses of Fodlan. Kings, emperors, dukes, counts... the whole set. And some of them would break off and start their own nations and make new sets. The Goddess blessed them with her power so it's only natural they would use their powers to guide Fodlan and protect it for years to come.

(And then he sort of just... shrugs.)

There hasn't really been a lot of darkness or evil for a while. Mostly, we've just been making our own trouble.

[whiteshroud]

I see... that sounds like it could get complicated.

[Actually what he really means it sounds like a hot mess and probably flawed system that could be easily rift with abuse. 10 noble families believing they have a holy right to rule but no real actual duty against the darkness to uphold anymore? Yeesh. That can't be good. History was full of terrible things done by people in power who felt they were "ordained by God or the gods". It was yet another reason the Seal Knights maintained a low profile and insisted on selflessness.

But Fodlan wasn't Jun's world, nor was this goddess his deity. It wasn't his place to critique things. Like the issues he had with Teyvat's system, he holds his tongue and thinks about what is relevant. ]

Well...regardless of the status your Crest gives you in Fodlan, I suggest holding your tongue to the locals about your Crest and Fodlan's goddess. Teyvat's ruled by other gods, and by nature gods have a tendency to be ... territorial.

[In other words gods be crazy, don't make yourself a target Claude]

[bowfaire]

Unnecessarily complicated.

(He feels you on this, Jun. And Jun really has it pretty figured out. At least, he understands the basics. Ten noble families with the divine right to rule for what seems like forever and a society that just accepts it all. Claude feels like the status quo has kept Fodlan from reaching its' full potential... but he can't complain too much considering how he'd exploited its system to fit in. )

Hah! I get the feeling we don't really have to worry here. (In this part of Teyvat.) But between you and me? You aren't going to catch me singing praises or spreading the good word any time soon.

[whiteshroud]

Don't be too sure of that. Barbatos may not mind, but he's not the highest god of this land. [There was always a chance Celestia may decide to intervene. Honestly, it was surprising they hadn't yet

Still, he knows that song and dance that Claude is eluding at.]

Not a fan of your goddess?

[bowfaire]

Everyone should be allowed to believe in what they want to.

(That isn't really answering Jun's question but he can't help but be a little dodgy considering their first conversation.)

I don't really have time for people with narrow views.

[whiteshroud]

[He lets out a little sigh. Yeah, he can tell Claude is being dodgy and it's not hard to guess why. He's a holy knight, it's not uncommon for people to assume things about his viewpoints]

...Mm. I agree.

Worshipping a god should be a personal choice. One should even be allowed to reject worshipping gods altogether, if that's what feels right to them.

[bowfaire]

Yeah, that's what I think.

(Hm, maybe they're more on the same page than he thought?)

It's why I don't mind Barbatos and the church here. They're pretty big on the idea of freedom here even if they have their systems.

[whiteshroud]

[Pretty much! Jun is committed to God, but he doesn't expect everyone to follow the same path. And frankly, considering he's gay, asian and his gender leans more towards "it's complicated"? He is very aware there's sects of his own religion that would never accept him.

So. Yeah. Not a hardcore believer in the Church Always Being Right For All.]

Mm, it's nice how open minded and accepting the people are here. [Unlike SOME country that claims to follow freedom- not to name names of course!] I've heard Barbatos takes a hands-off approach to ruling his land. So the state of Mondstadt is actually more thanks to its people.

[bowfaire]

If you ask me, that's the way things should be. People are capable of so many things... they should be allowed to freely reach their potential.

(He just really loves and believes in people like a true protag lord.)

[whiteshroud]

Hm.

[He doesn't disagree, but also man...]

I take it that's not how it is in your world?