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From: Carl Adler
Date: Jan 24

Does ayakashi give off heat signatures? Or cold signatures, or do they read on other equipment that can be used to detect if people or animals etc are around? Anyone who knows anything about general ayakashi physiology overall?

I'd like to know if there is any way to determine where ayakashi hide or lay in wait etc when trying to find them.

ammyterasu

From: Amaterasu
Posted: Jan 23

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We understand that it is difficult to bear the unexpected loss of gods and shinki to whom you are attached. However, please bear in mind that we, too, find these disappearances to be a tragic mystery.

To clarify: I cannot bring back those that you may have lost.

Any violence against my home or my shinki will be met with a proportionate response.

We would like to ask if anyone is willing to accept responsibility for the shinki who calls himself "Sha Gojyo," as the god who we know to be his is no longer among us.

dredefulchilde

From: Anonymous
Date: January 12

I remembered something a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was a dream at first, but I know now that it's a memory from sometime before I shuffled off this mortal coil.

I haven't been able to forget it. I see it every time I try to sleep. It's been almost three weeks now and it's still there.

I'm getting heartily sick of the damn thing. Is there any way to forget again?

sassywelshcatgirl

From: Nia
Posted: Jan. 10

So here's a question for all of you.

Say sometime in the future, a way home pops up. The stars are right, or the prayers of the world unite, or we find whatever brings us here and reverse it. Doesn't matter what, the key thing is that it won't last. You've got to decide right away. What do you do?

If you're a shinki, going home means you're dead. No more life like this that you can expect. Is it worth the gamble? What if you get stuck as a shinki in your own world, not remembering anything, no other shinki or gods? On the other hand, you stay here and you get stuck with whoever's left if your god takes off. Maybe they all do and you're off to the old gods, or unnamed. Either one's a raw deal.

Gods? You got it easy. You go back and pick up where you left off. Except you'd be leaving your shinki behind. No promise on what happens to them. Maybe they'll end up with someone okay, maybe not. Maybe even if you made an arrangement with someone who'd stay, it goes wrong. Do you just abandon them? Trust that the old gods won't be so bad?

Not saying it's going to work out this way. But it might. So what if?

towards_okeanos

[The recording starts with extreme close up of a piece of wood. Iskandar's voice comes from a slight distance a bit muffled.]

Did it start? Should I put it like this? No? Why should I turn it around? Switch to front camera? What's a front camera? Oh, right! Oh right, I'll turn it around.

[The camera image shakes for a moment but when it finally stops it shows Iskandar sitting on a low ladder the type you usually find in libraries. There is a glimpse of Satya covering her face with both hands. The gesture is not unknown to any technically savvy person who ever tried to explain technology to an earnest relative with said relative having no idea how it works but insisting they know what they're doing - He's Lord of Asia! King of Conquerors! He knows what he's doing! - and failing miserably at it. But he's learning! Give him an hour! If he only had the patience to actually use that hour to learn before trying to use it. Hint: he doesn't.]

Greetings! For those few who don't know me yet I am Iskandar. It has come to my attention that the modern times have great selection of literature.

[You people have no idea how infinitesimally blessed you are! You should be forever grateful to the gods! That's roughly what his expressions says right now.]

Yet it is unfortunate that some of it is, mildly speaking, left wanting. That is why I am addressing all that would heed my call. What books would you recommend? For I greatly desire to read something worthy of my time.

Furthermore, if someone felt in mood of discussing great works of literature with me or even better a group I'm more than happy to organise the, how they call it? Ah, a book club! Should anyone be interested they may contact me here or leave a message at my temple.

[That's where recording ends.]

shiitan

From: ~~Ross~~ Sion
Date: January 8th

has anyone suddenly realized they've been saying the wrong name

[This was a very specific problem to have. Still, hearing "Ross" only for his gut reaction to be "that's not my name" over and over was something that kind of required investigation.]

I need to know

pure_radiantics

From: Kairi Date: December 29th 2016

Hi everyone - [ Wave! ] This is actually mostly a question for the shinki... but I think I want to include the gods that might remember their time as shinki as well!

As the new year approaches, a friend and I were talking about how I'd been here in the Far Shore for seven months now, and I was pretty sure- [ She gestures with a finger waggle. ] That a few of you have been here longer. The exemplar of my temple definitely has, and a few of my friends as well, but maybe a few of you I haven't met yet also have been here awhile?

If you're okay with telling me, I'm curious to know! And maybe as a New Year's thing... hmmm...

[ She clasps her hands in front of her. ] Oh, I know! Whether you're god or shinki, do you have a favorite memory from this last year? Let's remember the good times together!

handsome_genius

From: Yoon Date: December 28 Just in case any shinki weren't aware, it's possible to remember more than one person at the same time. Not just one little conversation with multiple people there, but by "one person" I think it's just about everything I ever knew about them. And then I remembered all of that about a second person at the same time, waking up to memories of them and how those memories tied to other memories I already had. It's a lot to think about all at once, that's for sure.

[ He remembered them on the 22nd but just now figured he should let other shinki know. Log for that also has a prompt for anyone to talk to him about this in person following the BBS post as well. ]

priforprince

From: Apollo
Date: December 24

[ This video is shot at a weird angle, looking up at the people on the camera from ground level. It's also happening in media res, no introduction, no explanation.

But what's happening is fairly obvious.

It's a guitar battle. Hibiki on acoustic guitar, her opponent on electric bass. They are managing to make it work.

But both of them are incredibly in the moment, here. If you want to get their attention, you might have to yell. ]

spes_phthisica

You know, sometimes I wish I could remember more about my life before coming here.

[A brief pause, and then he urgently waves his hands at the camera in a dismissive fashion.]

Aaaa, don't worry, it's not like I'm going to try to think too hard about it or anything! I know it's wrong.

[Also dangerous, he knows that too. But the "wrong" takes priority for him in particular.]

But it's just... [He pauses as a small and grumpy-looking pig scrabbles into his lap, scratching its ears distractedly.]

I have a lot of wonderful memories of these place, and I love being a shinki. But sometimes it feels like there is so much I don't know and need to make up for, you know? It's a bit daunting.

[He smiles widely.] So, that said... what are some of your best memories? Let's share them! Of both this place and home, depending on what you remember. It doesn't have to be very complicated, just something that makes you feel nice!

replicatedform

From: Yamanbagiri Kunihiro
Posted: Dec. 1

[On the screen is an armoured cavalry soldier and his horse. The two of them seems to be snacking on what seems to be cut up apple slices from a plate. It would be normal, except the apple slices seem to be... rather big compared to their bodies.

The camera moves, showing Yamanbagiri. Who looks both a little confused and... also rather big compared to the cavalry soldier and the horse. Maybe it's the soldier and the horse who are tiny after all.]

These two appeared in my room yesterday. I don't know what they are, except that they like to follow me around.

Does anyone recognise them, or have any idea what they are?

godsoffortune

From: Amaterasu
Posted: Dec. 1, 2016

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We wish to extend our congratulations to two gods who over this past year have gained greatly in popularity and veneration. Although you are new come to the Heavens, you have earned a name among the most respected of our number.

As Gods of Fortune, you must shoulder great responsibility to maintain harmony in your domain and promote peace, prosperity and happiness throughout the Near Shore. Please consider yourselves free to request an audience should you wish for guidance in your new roles, or need to bring any other items of import to our attention.

We ask you all to join us in honoring Li Tieguai and Nekhbet as new Gods of Fortune among the multitude of gods.

[OOC: The Heavens will not be responding to comments, but please feel free to thread with other characters on this post!]

chibisu

From: Ebisu
Date: November 10

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[The video opens up with a little bit of tilting to make sure the view is set straight, and that of a small child leaning forward with intense interest. Something apparently is apparently signalled to him offscreen, however, because he promptly straightens.]

Greetings! I know that some of you met me the other day during the training session at the Heaven's meeting hall, but I would like to formally introduce myself to those who haven't. I am Ebisu, God of Fortune regarding commerce and fishing.

I've been very busy as of late, but things have slowed down enough that I think I will be able to interact with this new generation of gods and their shinki. I hope to work alongside all of you as best as I can.

Please treat me well.

priforprince

From: Apollo
Date: November 9th

I require the services of a god of pillows. Half-stuffed amateurs need not apply.

[ Then, thirty minutes later: ]

From: Apollo
Date: November 9th

s'dfh'dosihf'weadsllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

revolutionfalcon

Poster: Nekhbet
Date: November 8th

I've spoken to a few other people about trying to put together a record of disappeared shinki, since it's harder to tell when they disappear than with gods. If you have a shinki that's gone or know one who has, talk to Wendy at the Shinki Sanctuary so she can record it.

[His link is to her previous post on it, so people know where it is.]

But the main reason I'm posting is that I've updated the record of events. One of the gods who'd been here longest, Midoriya Izuku (Aidos), used to keep a posted record of events here that he'd update every few months. The last update was in June, and he's vanished from here recently. So I thought I'd update the thing myself since I've been here long enough and people keep asking about what's been going on before they were here.

His last update is here, for anyone who hasn't read it yet. I'm not copying it here, otherwise it'll make this twice as long.

( cut for length, cw: non-graphic murderplot talk )

If anyone thinks there's anything that should be added or wants more information on something, go ahead and ask. But if you just want to complain about specific people or things, go make your own post. This one's for reference.

[True to his word, Shun will screen or delete comments he thinks are in bad faith.]

mersunary

[Late the night of October 21st, perhaps even in the early hours of the 22nd, a video is uploaded to the BBS. For a moment, it's simply Soleil herself looking a tiny bit perplexed, as if she's trying to figure out if she's got the feed itself going correctly, before giving a small, triumphant smile. Looks like it's all set to go...!]

Good evening, everyone. I have a bit of a request, for anyone willing to hear me out! You see, my shinki's gotten herself in a bit of a bad state, and I'm... really not much of a medic.

[Her smile takes on a slightly sheepish edge at that, but then gives way to a more pensive expression as she continues on.]

The big thing is, though... [How to put this?] I'm not sure if just being well versed in medicine is enough? So, perhaps, if any of you are good with healing as well as machinery, that would be ideal! The two of us would definitely appreciate any assistance offered.

Thank you for your time!

[And, with that, the feed clicks off.]

pachintoki

From: Inari
Date: October 29th

[There's a post that goes up on the network; a quick video, that's all. There's a shot of several old-looking large umbrellas lined up against what looks like a wooden veranda - much like these umbrellas here.]

Hey so, you know, being a god is hard and all, so I'm trying to make a little extra this month, and I found some old things in the storehouse that the great Inaria-sama has decided they don't want anymore.

Since, like, I guess that's me now. [Still feels weird talking about it. His speech is a little slurred; is he drunk? Probably.]

So if anybody's interested, just lemme know. They're in great shape, I'm sure. Or like, they're real antiques or something.

[He'll walk over to one umbrella, dark red with adorable bunnies in a pattern all over it.]

This one in particular, he's--I mean it's in great shape. It's in amazing shape! Buy one get one free, right here.

[He'll give the big red umbrella a few extra pokes. It might seem a little odd to be selling umbrellas, but there's nothing damn shady about this at all.]

[ooc: just so this isn't confusing, Gintoki's shinki, Kamui, has the form of a big red umbrella.]

sageprincess

From: Metis
Date: October 29

[It is after a great deal of trial and error that a video feed pops up on the network. Zelda's grasp on modern technology is still limited at best, but this is apparently important enough to try.]

Excuse me, but would anyone happen to know what this is for?

["This" being a very summer-y hawaiian shirt currently laid out upon what appears to be her dining room table. And there will be no reprieve from it's tourist-y glow for anyone wanting it; the Princess of Hyrule does not know you can flip the camera around on a phone, so the feed is sticking right where it is on the garment as she speaks.]

It was at my temple steps this morning, but without any notes outside of being addressed to me. I am... not certain what to make of it, honestly.

[To say the least.]

all_seeing_eye

[The feed flicks on to show a hooded figure dressed all in black, standing in front of an intricate summoning circle painstakingly drawn on the floor in some sort of dark powder and holding a lit torch. There are candles positioned all around the room, providing just enough of a glow to see what's going on. The mysterious figure pulls back the hood, revealing itself as one Futaba Sakura. A strange and discordant music accompanied by what sounds like a chorus of voices chanting in reverse fills the chamber, and Futaba closes her eyes as her voice joins them.]

I am Yog-Sothoth! Lurker at the Threshold, the Key and the Gate, Opener of Ways, All-in-One and One-in-All!

[She begins to wave the torch back and forth as if casting some sort of horrible arcane spell.]

I am the bearer of the Silver Key!

[Placing a hand inside her robes, she pulls out what is indeed a very fancy and shiny key, holding it aloft.]

Starspawn - those who lurk beyond time and space - your lord commands you to rise! YOG-SOTHOTH NAFL'FTHAGN!!!

[As she yells out those last few inscrutable words, she throws the torch onto the circle. The powder begins to burn, and eventually what appear to be numerous horrifying yellow tentacles begin to arise from the resulting smoke, which is quickly sucked up and out of frame. Raising her arms in exultation, Futaba tilts her head back and begins to cackle loudly amid the chaos. This goes on for about a minute or two until the feed cuts out.]

unlucky7

From: Anonymous
Date: October 26th

Personal happiness or loyalty. Suppose choosing one comes at the cost of the other, which would you choose and why?

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