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Ser Aymeric de Borel ([personal profile] onedrinkwithme) wrote in [community profile] thefarshore2017-11-21 10:42 am

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From: Forseti
Date: September 16, 2016



[Hey, who are these three weirdos showing up on the BBS feed? They may not be familiar to some but to others, the forms of Izumo, Aymeric, and Leo are on screen thanks to the laptop camera in Aymeric's office. No cats included but strange enough the camera is able to fit all three men in view without issue..]

Greetings and well met, Far Shore. To those who are curious of who we are, I am Aymeric de Borel-

Leo, formerly prince of Nohr.

And Izumo Kusanagi.

We come to you with an idea that some may have heard or seen within the past few days, coming together to express it the best way we can. Recall when you first arrived in this realm and were told about your new positions whether god or shinki. However, have you noticed that the information given to us was sparse? Most of what we know now was by either word-of-mouth, spoken by fellow comrades, or we had to experience it.

[Do they need a reminder of Axel and how important the Gods’ Greatest Secret is? While they cannot see it on screen, he keeps his hands folded.]

Not only that but when someone vanishes and there are shinki with no place to go, only to rely on this network and their own connections to find a place to stay and to be safe from harm...there needs to be something done. And we may have that very idea to help: the three of us have come up with the notion of a center of sorts. One to be able to house various information about this world and our roles as well as what can be done.

[Looking to both men as he speaks. He’s not the only one doing this...even if he did kind of drag them into it.

So Leo speaks up.]


There is almost no organization here. We rely on once-monthly training sessions for any information or way to meet the other gods and shinki in the heavens, and sometimes it can be weeks before we realize someone has left the heavens, leaving their shinki godless or their god shinki-less. There is no way to determine how many gods a shinki is named by or how many shinki a god has and what their names are. There is no database of information, no collection of what we know about the world we’re in or the worlds we come from. This is a problem.

[Okay, he’s done.]

It is for this reason that we had decided to fix that problem [A brief pause as he glances at the other two.] and opted to do what we can to help everyone here - god and shinki alike. At the moment, we have managed to procure a location for this at Heaven’s library and we will also offer classes or aid for anyone who finds themselves confused by anything that may seem new to them - such as the technology like the phones that each of us are given when we initially arrive.

Along with the location, we are looking for those able bodied in both physical and mental capabilities to help with the process. There are places that have not yet been mapped and to have a general consensus of the lay of the land would do wonders for those newly arrived. If a shinki has no place to go if they become godless, we need those who are willing to open their doors to give shelter until they can get up on their feet. There needs to be much more information on subjects such as Noraing other than the taboo and whispers in the shadows about how harmful it is. Unless we arm ourselves with knowledge, we will remain ignorant and possibly lose a valuable tool at our disposal.

If there is anyone who is willing to help us, we can be either reached at our current office at the library as mentioned earlier or at this current number to whom we are speaking from along with the temple of Forseti.

[And there’s directions to said library and Aymeric’s temple attached to the message as well. Why only his info? Does anyone want to deal with Niles answering the door? And Izumo seems to be a private person so it’s only fair.]

There has been too much discourse about how to go on in this realm and how only one group should be responsible for the displaced masses. So let us repay in kind and instead of bemusing the misfortunes that are upon us, to stand up and do something for a change. Instead of sitting and watch the world pass by, offer your assistance to someone who needs it. Open your home to one who needs safety in an uncertain time. That is what we are trying to accomplish but we cannot see this to completion alone: we need help, nay we need you.
mylanceisbiggerthanyours: (huh..whoulda thought)

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[personal profile] mylanceisbiggerthanyours 2017-11-21 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I can help with giving folks a roof over their head. Temple's pretty big, and I know how to feed a bunch of people.

[She doesn't care if she's no longer a deity of hospitality, she's going to help.]

Pretty sure I can help with exploring, too. My rabbits are fast and I'm not too bad at mapping.

Might need a more experienced cartographer to help me, but I can get at least a general idea down even if it's just me.
revolutionfalcon: (about time)

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[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2017-11-21 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You're not going to be able to convince everyone to reveal who they've named or who they're named by.

But I should be able to help with mapping. I patrol twice a day and have a good idea of the lay of the land here already, I just need to mark it down. You're going to have more trouble mapping the Western District, though, because that's where things move anyway. I've also got a little bit of extra information on Nora.


[Not much, but the fact that blight affects every god who named the shinki if it happens doesn't seem to be wide knowledge somehow, in his experience.]
darkestbefore: color happy (148)

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[personal profile] darkestbefore 2017-11-22 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yona listens to the message with a curious expression, looking more and more interested as they lay out their plans. When they are finished, she opens a video feed to reply, since that seems a much faster way to respond than typing it all out, especially for someone who still has difficulty with these devices. ]

What a wonderful idea! I'd like to help, if I may? I've noticed this as a problem myself and I'd be happy to lend aid where I can? My temple is also a place I can volunteer to house people who need a place to stay temporarily, I have plenty of room here.
welcome_home: (057)

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[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-11-22 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There is a very excited child listening in and replying back when they're finished. ]

Hi, Aymeric, hi Leo, hi Izumo! I want to help! What can I do? My temple's really big if you need more rooms, too!
thevanguard: art serious confused (230)

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[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-11-22 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. Well that would be useful, if you think you can keep track of everyone.

I could probably help with mapping, though? I know most of the area pretty well, although parts of it changes a lot.
stonebird: (❅ to Eden wandered in)

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[personal profile] stonebird 2017-11-23 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I have kept my own maps since I arrived and I offer them freely to you if they can be of aid to anyone else. I have also kept my temple open to any who need a place to stay or a simple sanctuary for the night. If you wish to list Dali's temple as a possible respite then please do so.

As for the rest, I am happy to help in any way I can. I have been a goddess for some months now.
deniles: (Default)

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[personal profile] deniles 2017-11-23 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I see. Well, this is a good solution to all of this.

[Leo knows if he needs help he can ask, but he's not going to show how helpful he's willing to be.

It might make him look weak.]
boneofsword: (defeat is not an option)

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[personal profile] boneofsword 2017-11-23 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Archer is standing in a room, next to the huge map taking a whole table with miniature facsimiles where temples are.]

There are several similar projects in works. Community Temple School run by Cho Hakkai or Li Tieguai, which offers various courses from shinki spells to cooking classes or a course for those unfamiliar with modern technology. There's a clinic, also located in school, organized by princess Sakura or Konohanasakuya-hime. There's also a Community Home for Lost Shinki project, organized by Cho Hakkai's shinki Ayumu Yamazaki and Hibiki's shinki Wendy.

[he pauses and rests one hand on the map.]

I can share the copy of a map that I've made. The Western District may vary since the landscape and distances change all the time. It's also impossible to build anything outside the stable Temple grounds.

[Archer's not finished, though. There's something he thinks someone should point out, and he can volunteer.]

However, there's something you should consider. Not everyone is too keen on speaking of what kind of world they come from, or, in shinki case, it may be dangerous to both them and their gods.

[That's not all.]

You may also consider to write down all you know about the old gods, their hierarchy and history of their dealings with us, and keep several copies in different places so that if any of you would vanish it's still available.
revolutionfalcon: (placid)

[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2017-11-24 10:46 am (UTC)(link)
I doubt a project like this would go very far under the hands of naive idealists, so that's something. And I don't know much about the long-term details of Nora, but that's probably a question better asked of shinki who've allowed themselves to become one long-term anyway. Both the god's perspective and the shinki's perspective would be best to have for that one.

That shouldn't be too hard, then. There's definitely a few paths that stay mostly consistent, and some of the older abandoned temples.
handsome_genius: (concerned)

Video: Yoon

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Someone already knows those things you're talking about - which shinki a god has named. Someone must know, otherwise a shinki wouldn't get re-assigned without knowing about it.

Why can't you talk to them about it? You sound like you're trying to take over for that person.

[There's an anxious fear of hostile takeover brimming under his questions.]
brynwieldr: (Magic for Good)

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[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Don't mind Leo asnwering this one.]

Thank you. That was one of the first things Aymeric and I were concerned about--or at least I was. My temple isn't exactly the most welcoming, and Aymeric's shinki is a child and there are simply some people you do not want near children.
brynwieldr: (Dot Dot Dot)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
You must be new here.

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

The old gods tell us nothing. They refused to tell us why we can't talk about the greatest secret until after someone managed to do it. I promise you, if there is a god who knows what shinki are named by which god, they aren't going to tell us anything.
handsome_genius: (blank)

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
You must not be a very high-ranking god then, to not be told those things. At least as a shinki, I don't expect my god to tell me they know something important they found out at some meeting between other gods.

[Yay hierarchy. No actually he hates it, he's just used to it.]

Otherwise you're telling me it's just a coincidence that the minute my god's temple disappeared, I was moved to another god's temple without being asked about it.
brynwieldr: (Dark Knight Prince)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Wow, this kid's a brat. Leo's tone goes from dry and somewhat bored to cold and brutal fast.]

And Aymeric, who I'm sure even you must admit is high-ranking among the newer gods?
handsome_genius: (neutral)

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[He can be honest here. He looks genuinely confused.]

How would I know something like that?
brynwieldr: (So Dumb It Hurts)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you seemed to know so much about the rankings of gods that I assumed you must be an expert on it.

[He smiles, but it's icy.]

Now, are you quite done? Do you maybe have something helpful to offer?
handsome_genius: (because I'm a handsome genius)

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
[He glares a bit, but then his expression goes more prideful. This guy introduced himself as prince, former or otherwise, so he's only reinforcing Yoon's original impressions of gods and nobility being equally haughty. But Yoon got a challenge to be helpful, so he'd prefer to rise to that estimation.]

Three things.

[He holds up one finger to start.]

You said you wanted a map. I started one.
brynwieldr: (Leave Me Alone)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Leo wins.

To Aymeric, off screen:]


Aymeric, love, we have several people offering maps already.

[And then to Yoon:]

Next?
handsome_genius: (excuse you)

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[He figured that it would take more than one thing to impress a snooty prince anyway.]

I've been part of the library organization efforts. That place is a mess, but I can find books in it, if they exist there - like when shinki are trying to learn spells. Plus you have to know how to get around the goblins.
brynwieldr: (Side-Eying Everyone)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-11-25 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
It'll be helpful if we're not constantly bothering Lavi for books, at least. And third?
handsome_genius: (hidden thoughts)

[personal profile] handsome_genius 2017-11-25 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
I know Lavi too. We've looked for books together.

[At least to him, this is the most personal, which is why he didn't say it first.]

Anyway, third - if you're trying to keep stories around to warn others what not to do, I'm willing to write one of mine down. How I survived meeting someone who said they knew me, and the blight that came with it.

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