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π•°π–’π–Šπ–™-π•Ύπ–Šπ–‘π–ˆπ– ([personal profile] lachtara) wrote in [community profile] aionchat2022-08-10 08:04 pm

[Kenoma] Discussion

( 🟣 - Emet, πŸ”΅ - Ciel )

Good Evening.

There are some within our ranks who we have not had the pleasure of meeting. I am Emet-Selch. Ciel and I serve as tacticians and teachers to the Kenoma.

I function as acting counsel for devising strategies. Additionally, some of you may find yourself in possession of new magical abilities that you did not have before. I am available to assist you with honing your newfound magical skills. To those of you who find yourself injured, I can provide my magic to heal your wounds so that you may be hale and whole once more.

[ He sighs. My, is this a mouthful. ]


My name is Ciel. I am versed in martial arts and am proficient with most types of weaponry. There are various means of developing melee combat prowess across Achamoth, but if you would like personalized instructions at any level, please contact me and we’ll arrange for a schedule. I can also perform magical healing along with Father Paul.

Unfortunately, We do not have much time for pleasantries. The Pleroma will soon be at our doorstep. Their goal is to retrieve their allies who remain captive inside our walls, and our goal is to lure them deep within the Citadel where we may enact our own plans. You will be provided assignments once it is closer to the promised hour. Prepare in your own way meanwhile; The Citadel is host to all manners of weaponry and the army's training grounds.

[ It’s kept a little vague and unspecific. Though they do intend to give adequate information, there is also no question that they have had traitors in their midst as of late. Everything will be doled out with due caution. Although, there will be a silent message sent to each person asking them to respond with some information of their abilities. ]


We are at war, bloodshed is inevitable. We will be attacked soon, and we must defend our keep. Consider this communion address a formal hub for discussion and organization of the battle to come. We will begin with information sharing of the Pleroma: knowing their names, appearances, and capabilities will better prepare us in dealing with them in combat. Aions may develop new abilities at any time, however; intel from the mission in Venera and Godsblood may very well be outdated by now, so do not assume anything we go over in this address as the extent of what they can do. Anything you may have witnessed at the shrines can be helpful, including other newcomers you may have met that did not return to Achamoth..

To the third wave of newly awoken Aions, it is regrettable that we cannot welcome you better, you’ve unfortunately arrived at a tumultuous time on Horos. If this is all too much for any reason, that’s fine. Contact me privately, and we can at least arrange for you to be somewhere safe during this. To those used to wielding great power, please get some practice in and verify your new limits. Becoming an Aion may have weakened you, do not let that catch you off-guard on the battlefield.


To those who are new, introduce yourselves and ask any questions you have. We will answer your questions as best we can, and I encourage our fellow Kenoma to chime in where they may. Do try to keep your questions interesting enough to be worth reading.
fallingsand: (38;)

[personal profile] fallingsand 2022-08-15 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mordred, have you met the Achamites? ]

Uhhh. I. Guess? Maybe? But these folks all seem pretty loyal to the Regent, overall? I'd be more worried about them trying to fight but they sure won't be any match for other Aions.
fallingsand: (34;)

[personal profile] fallingsand 2022-08-15 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ sorry silco, he isn't pals with your daughter in this game but yeah that's a real jinx thing to say there ]

N-no? No. No, it is absolutely not more fun, who even thinks that?
Edited 2022-08-15 03:08 (UTC)
entsetzt: (scarecrowicon1)

[personal profile] entsetzt 2022-08-15 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[That bluntness elicits a small degree of amusement.] To put it lightly.

[It helped that the Arkham Knight's mental state had been deteriorating all night. Crane had done what he could to keep him on mission, to little effect. Which was why Crane had Deathstroke waiting in the wings to take over the Militia's operations when the Knight finally broke completely. He just wish it hadn't cost him the Cloudburst.]

I am pleased to hear your focus will not be broken, Saber. As for me, I fear I lack your fighting skills and have yet to manifest any abilities that would be useful in battle. My role will have to be more of an...observational one.
sterngaze: (neutral: commish)

[personal profile] sterngaze 2022-08-15 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Getting to his feet, Liem balances his mug atop the stack of dishes before lifting the entire collection. He isn't motivated entirely by kindness, or even simple manners; they'll move more quickly and with less chance of accidents if he doesn't leave the carrying to her. For him the task is trivially easy, so it just makes sense for him to be the one to take care of it.]

Blood transfusions?

[He frowns slightly, thinking hard as he turns and begins to lead them back toward the kitchens. He can't recall hearing anything about such a treatment since his arrival, but that doesn't mean it isn't available. His only experience with serious treatment here was done while he was unconscious, and followed up by days of mind-altering isolation, so he doesn't have an especially clear idea of what kind of aid he was given before being dragged before the Regent.]

I don't know if the healers here can do such things, but you are correct; you can think of the shard you bear as your core. If your body is destroyed, your shard will form a new one in time, as long as it is kept whole.

[He's less sure about the answer to her other question.]

I can't say whether you will continue to need blood, now that you're here. You may find that you don't, but you should seek the opinion of a healer. I don't know if aions can be ill in the traditional sense, as that is not my area of experience.
devilmancrybaby: <user name=meltesh28 site=tumblr.com> (everyone who died and was killed on my q)

[personal profile] devilmancrybaby 2022-08-15 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
I see... I was thinking more of the matter of dealing with people who need to be dealt with outside of the home. You mentioned... assassination of notable figures? It's only that, in my experience, sometimes, someone is better off for not knowing what needs to be done for his safety...

Ah, but as for the rest of it, I'd be grateful to hear anything you can share. I have some experience managing a household, but never had formal responsibility for the finances, and I'm sure I could learn from someone with your experience. And I've spent a bit of time since I've been here learning about the local cuisine and experimenting with new ingredients, but while of course some principles are universal, the perspective of a capable chef from a different world to my own is bound to be illuminating! Even in one town one will find many different techniques, after all.
semicharmed: (levitating)

[personal profile] semicharmed 2022-08-15 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
As a rule, it's hard to get rid of them, [ Matt says, not without affection. ] Some of the retainers I think are just diligent, but others--they're really happy to be working for an Aion.

[ Matt may not find the devotion comfortable, but he can't blame the Citadel servants for it. He can find something to respect in nearly any sincerely held principle.

As Sebastian brings his other hand to the teacup, Matt lets the levitation go on a sigh. The teacup settles a little more heavily into Sebastian's palm, as if it too has exhaled. ]


It's been an adjustment for me too, [ Matt admits. He's ever so slightly out of breath, though most observers probably wouldn't notice it. ] Like, magic's common where I came from, but it's not exactly acceptable. So being someplace where it's okay--even highly regarded, depending on the kind--that's been kinda cool.

[ That's not even touching the occasions when magic has literally meant the difference between life and death. Or whatever passes for death for an Aion, disintegration? Shattering? ]
semicharmed: (I'm onto you)

[personal profile] semicharmed 2022-08-15 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I would love to see that.

[ And he would. Partly out of curiosity, partly out of an insecure snobbishness. Partly to know thy enemy. ]

It's a shame you can't see everything I can do. [ A pause, then, judiciously: ] I mean, you could, but I don't think you'd like it.
affal: (78)

[personal profile] affal 2022-08-15 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
( there's a dull sensation of assent. it doesn't seem like his preferred answer here, but... an acceptable one nonetheless.

his attention sharpens considerably as bruno continues, however. )


...Now, that's interesting.

( he's well aware that certain abilities do not seem to function here as they did in their original worlds, both from others' reports and from his own experience. but if they could figure out some way to utilize it... it could be extremely useful, even if it wasn't perfectly accurate. )

Are you well-acquainted with the use and limitations of this ability in its original state? Would you be able to at least attempt to replicate it, just to see what might be possible?
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[personal profile] fallingsand 2022-08-15 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's a trick power, overall. Sometimes straightforward, usually not, and requiring an ever-expanding knowledge of symbology and insight. In a whole new world, will there be completely unknown references to him? Will it all work the same? Only time will tell, so all he can really offer in response is, ]

Well, yeah, I am. I've... been able to do this for a while, so, uh, definitely. Mostly I just need something to actually target, I guess? A question or... something. Also space and... sand. Maybe some matches?
zauneyete: (Shifts eyes left)

[personal profile] zauneyete 2022-08-15 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's a disgusted note. You're right Matt, he wouldn't, because he thinks he means.... ]

Are you trying to hit on me again? [ Seriously Matt... ] After I've already turned you down?

Please, at least try to restrain yourself, hm?
affal: (94)

[personal profile] affal 2022-08-15 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
( it's something they simply cannot overlook. if there's even the slightest chance that it might give them even a small advantage, they need to look into it. )

We will have no shortage of things for you to focus on, I fear.

Space can certainly be arranged for. Matches as well. ( it's not as though it's a premium in achamoth, and certainly not the citadel. for such a cause, he would hope it wouldn't be an issue. a brief pause. ) Sand... I see. Well, there is a beach several hours from the city. We could perhaps send some people to gather some. How much do you think you'd need?
semicharmed: (first date worst date)

[personal profile] semicharmed 2022-08-15 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
--What?

[ A pause, as Matt rewinds the last few seconds of conversation. ]

Oh, get over yourself, you're an older man and you said I was dressed slutty, that's flirting in some circles. No, I meant--

[ Explaining your ominous magical reference is probably like explaining a joke, come to think of it. Matt expends the psychic effort required to communicate, ] Ugggh!

[ And the connection drops away. ]
settingup: (i see another mountain to climb)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, well... ]

You're right. I shouldn't!

[ Some of the heat has gone out of his tone, though he still sounds openly upset about this. ]
settingup: (i see another mountain to climb)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Hell if I know at this point...

[ Knowing his world is still whole and spinning somewhere out there, but that's not happening either, huh? ]
settingup: (i'm running and i'm just enough)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Holy shit... ]

That really happened to you?

[ Here?! I-is that going to happen to him? ]
fallingsand: (02; hey grew to live in fear of bruno)

tricky not trick OTL when typos change what u mean aaa

[personal profile] fallingsand 2022-08-15 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, that sounds ominous.

[ Major dislike but also resignation, resigned to the fact that, as already stated, he's been dragged into a war. This isn't how he ever wanted to use his gift. ]

Wait, I can really just ask for space and...? [ That's it? Huh. ] Well, I used to have a viewing room for these at the top of my old tower. It had an entire sandpit, so. A lot?

[ In fact, he'll inevitably have his retainer fetch "a lot" of sand and make a complete mess of his room but that's a future problem, not a now problem. ]
settingup: (i'm running and i'm just enough)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
There are other terms?

[ Oracle, Seer, etc... But look, this is not Atsumu's world (metaphorically) and he doesn't know how things are done in other worlds (literally). ]
settingup: (running out of breath but i)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Erk! There's a feeling here... that kind of "stop fucking around" vibe that Kita always gave him. ]

... I'm a good setter.

[ And that's about his only real area of strength, because he poured everything he has into that. ]
settingup: (i see another mountain to climb)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's quiet for a bit, feeling frustrated by the answers being offered to him here. ]

What exactly happened to my home?

[ His living arrangements are the least of his concern right now. ]
settingup: (running to the waves below)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ Better than out there... he has to wonder just how bad it is, and what would have happened to him if Amos didn't grab him. It's impossible to tell if it's something to be grateful for or not right now though. ]

I know!

[ Ciel has already been pretty upfront about getting him somewhere safer. ]

This time anyway.

[ Because others have also made it seem like this time he'll be protected, but this time only. ]
settingup: (the greatest alive)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
None of 'em!!
settingup: (i'm running and i'm just enough)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ If he does, he doesn't seem to acknowledge it. Part of it is because there's a lot of information that has been dumped on him the past week or so, and this is more being added to this already very complicated problem. ]

You're drawin' a monster possessing a guy here to kill it?

[ What is up with these people? This really is like some kind of absolutely bananas fantasy movie that he's found himself trapped in. ]
fallingsand: (93;)

[personal profile] fallingsand 2022-08-15 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Yes? [ Kid, pick up a book or two, wow. ] Gift of prophecy, sooo, prophet? Oracle? Seer? Fortune teller is like... a carnival attraction.
settingup: (the greatest alive)

[personal profile] settingup 2022-08-15 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Would all of you assholes quit callin' me stupid! Bein' pissed off and concerned about all this ain't stupid!

[ Might as well rip off the band-aid and plunge him into the deep end. It's not a bad strategy, but unfortunately instead of quickly swimming, he's popping out of the water like an angry wet cat, yowling uselessly as he barely keeps his head above water. ]

And who cares where I'm from anyway, if it doesn't exist anymore?!

[ Anger is definitely the primary feeling coming from him right now, but the raw upset he's experiencing right now isn't all anger, and that can be felt too. He's not doing anything at all to hold his emotions in check. ]
affal: (185)

omg i feel like i didn't even notice haha

[personal profile] affal 2022-08-15 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
I don't mean to frighten you, but the stakes are indeed high.

( given that the ultimate destiny of the universe (multi-universe?) is at stake, and all... )

Well, I'm not sure I can promise you a tower, but if this is something that might indeed help discern possible paths into the future, I feel as though we can at least try to accommodate your request to see if it still works.

I will look into this and see what can be done. The path to the shore isn't without its dangers. ( there is a forest full of enormous spiders. ) If the city can spare them, perhaps we can requisition a small group of people with a soldier escort there to get you what you need.

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