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- amos burton: lover,
- barnaby brooks jr: lover,
- bruno madrigal: martyr,
- ciel: martyr,
- emet-selch: champion,
- father paul hill: martyr,
- howl: celebrant,
- jonathan crane: sovereign,
- kaeya alberich: lover,
- liem talbott: champion,
- makoto ("m"): firebrand,
- minegishi gen: lover,
- sebastian michaelis: celebrant,
- tartaglia (childe): firebrand,
- yoo joonghyuk: champion
[Kenoma] Discussion
( π£ - Emet, π΅ - 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 weβll 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.
[ Itβs 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, youβve unfortunately arrived at a tumultuous time on Horos. If this is all too much for any reason, thatβs 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.
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 weβll 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.
[ Itβs 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, youβve unfortunately arrived at a tumultuous time on Horos. If this is all too much for any reason, thatβs 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.
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[It's a plain matter of observation.]
So you see this as a summoning, Saber?
[That's... extra interesting. The knight did say so as much during the dream, being more like a "ghost", but with a name like that and using this specific sort of wording? Hmm...]
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[ The for now goes unsaid, if barely. ]
And what of you? Compared to the others, you seem quite well-adjusted. What was it you called yourself in that dream? A guide?
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[She's only skimmed it in passing while looking up Church resources & data on Japan, but with "Burial Agency" clearance level and how limited Church influence already is in a far Eastern land that was never big on Christianity, it's hard to miss the dossier about the Holy Grail War of Fuyuki.
Wait until she sees her face for real huh, then it'll REALLY click together...]I've been here with the initial wave of awakened Aions, I'm also used to extreme situations.
[Imagine Ciel mediating a HGW. lol. lmao,]
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Oh wait.
Mordred can't hide the spike of shock that carries across their communion, though she does her best to reign it in. ]
You know about that? Then was it you who... no, nevermind. I'd have felt something by now. [ She sighs. It's not that she wants someone holding her leash, but she feels oddly aimless without it. ] Just be glad that such knowledge does not make us enemies, here.
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Oh, that confirms it. Being a BIG FAT LIAR, Ciel doesn't give much of an emotional response in return, but this is. Wow.]
I've only read about it in passing, I've never gotten involved in one myself. [Not really in the jurisdiction of the Burial Agency.] --Oh, but I'm no mage. [VERY IMPORTANT DISTINCTION.] It just means that you, Gray, and I are from... The same overarching world, probably? That's just as surprising to find out than to hear that you're a Servant, Saber.
[Now what else was there... Seven pairs, wish granting, battle royale, yada yada...
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Can you still go into spirit form, if I may ask?
[Just... idle curiosity, pointless question really,]
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[ Why? She isn't saying... oops.
She sounds a little disgruntled at Ciel's question, too. ] I can... but I won't. If this is to be my second life, then I intend to experience it fully. Do not expect me to dull my senses and hide away without good reason.
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So you could. That's okay, I was just curious! No wonder you said a 'vengeful ghost' wasn't too off the mark, haha. [The very fact that she herself mentioned "without good reason" means she'd consider it too if there was one, which is plenty enough.] They say how we're reborn here is based on self-perception, do you feel any notable difference between your Aion body here and Servant form from before, Saber? No trouble adjusting?
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[ She sighs. ]
... My last memories are of my death. I must have been unable to properly manifest as a Servant before coming here. [ Which does eat at her, a little, to know that she was unable to answer whoever called to her originally. Chances are they'd never have gotten along, but... still. ] ... But for some reason, I can exist in this place without a Master. Perhaps not at full strength, but I don't intend on forming a contract with just anyone.
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[It's not like Ciel has seen Mordred in person just yet so ha... ha,]
--Huh!? You mean, you were taken here right before your summoning ritual with your contracted Master was complete? [The surprise is obvious, because that's... Yeah, anyone with a lick of understanding of how that's supposed to work would probably also find it equally shocking.] That's... Goodness. [Nothing they can do about that anymore, right??] Well, full strength or not, it's a relief to hear you're okay. Please let us know if there's anything else we may be able to help you with, Saber.
[Or Ciel in particular, since pseudo-castm8ie... But she did introduce herself as a 'guide' too, so checks out?]
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[ Said with finality; she doesn't intend on explaining any further over open communion, even if there clearly is more to explain. ]
I was, yes. I'm well aware of how impossible that seems, but there are countless other strange things here. Your eagerness to assist, for one. [ She's not used to people being this nice...?? ] If I said I required souls to sustain myself, what would you do?
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[The reluctance must be palpable, but ultimately, she doesn't pursue the matter. Ciel could always ask Gray, and it's not that pressing anyway.
...]
Then I'll look into it and find a better solution for you. As much as the Achamites worship the Aions and would willingly forfeit their soul to you if that's what you ask of them, it's not a practical method for the long term.
[It's answered rather coolly, matter-of-factly. No notable reaction at the suggestion and its implication, though it's clear she understood what the knight is suggesting. Not wholly necessary, is it...?]
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[ Something is deeply wrong with these Achamites. ]
... At any rate, put the idea out of your mind. I'd never stoop so low as to feed on humans, even if the alternative was death.
[ More hesitantly: ] And... I'm pleased that you wouldn't simply accept such a thing. Not relieved, mind you. And certainly not thankful. But it's good to know what kind of person you are.
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Everyone who has here during the initial wave already saw it happen. An Achamite was sacrificed to complete a ritual in front of us, the woman who performed it later told me that they consented to give up their soul out of their own free will. This sort of blind fanaticism runs rampant here, such are the extremes that some cultists are willing to go in their worship of the Regent.
[Yeah, basically. Ciel takes no pleasure in recounting the tale, but since they're talking about souls, may as well bring back that anecdote.
Ah, but there is something of a hum at that response. So Saber has feelings and opinions about it, relatively strong to boot. Chaotic, but not evil? She did seem to put quite a bit of weight into her title as knight, and it would be far more strange for a knight to be okay with the idea of casually consuming souls to maintain their strength.
Only anti-heroes do that?She's starting to get a better idea of this 'Saber', she (tentatively) thinks.]
Everything in this world is magically attuned to some degree, the mana here is inarguably richer compared to whichever time period on Earth that you were going to be summoned to. [Age of Gods credentials is debatable on Horos, but every native having some capacity for magic is still more than Earth where there's always normies abound.] It may be what's helping you keep your form stable, but that's just a theory too. [Something something Aion bodies, something something self-perception... Oh, there's a thought:]
Do you know your Legacy, Saber? You may not have been able to tell before, unattuned, but now that you are, it's possible that you may feel more rejuvenated at your Legacy shrine of origin.
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[ Given the Regent's goal, it makes sense for a single, ordinary life to be considered cheap β and in the end, it's hardly any different from a soldier sacrificing themselves in battle for their king, something she saw a hundred times over. But such abhorrent rituals remind her of her mother, and boy is that an unpleasant feeling.
She withdraws a bit, almost forgetting to answer Ciel's other question before she rouses herself again. ]
You're speaking of the place I awoke, correct? Then yes, I know it. [ No, she's not going to say what it is without being asked outright. ] I'll return there if I have need of healing. The hound-eared man brought me to Achamoth with some kind of teleportation ritual β so I assume the reverse is also possible.
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[A beat. 'Hound-eared man', huh?]
So he's the one who brought you here. You won't be seeing very much of him anymore. [She doesn't elaborate.] You were brought back with a returning stone, but teleportation to a shrine is indeed possible. It takes some time to prepare and can be performed anywhere, has anyone taught you the ritual yet? We can go over that now for future reference, it's an ability all attuned Aions can make use of.
[Might as well keep up her usual role of exposition bot...]
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Huh? Did he die or something? [ Unlike Ciel, Mordred has zero tact, and just says whatever comes to mind. ] Ugh... I wanted to kill him myself for daring to make a fool of me. I should have demanded that he stay alive until our next meeting...
[ She grumpily broods over this for a full minute, before finally addressing everything else. ]
As long as no sacrifices are involved. Honestly, I'd prefer to avoid magic altogether, but I'm not blind to the benefits of it. I have more of a problem with magi themselves than their craft.
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He left. [Short and succinct, like how Eustace handled everything.] May I ask what happened? He's efficient when he sets out to do what he needs to, he otherwise mainly keeps to himself. [Dogs are the exception, but that's neither here or there.]
Magi are reputed far and wide for their selfishness and ambition, yes, those of the Clock Tower especially. [Again: NOT a magi.] As for teleportation to shrines, it's simple. You do need to memorize the sigil of the shrine that is your destination, mark it down in front of such as through writing, place your shard atop it, and then repeat an incantation. It takes about 20 minutes to complete, 10 to 15 would suffice if you're headed for your shrine of origin. Removing your shard from your body supposedly heightens its sensitivity, but that also leaves it vulnerable to ambush. Please be mindful of that when you consider teleporting to any shrine of your choice.
[...Actually,]
Do you know what it looks like, the sigil that corresponds to your Legacy?
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[ Sorry Ciel, she's not even going to respond to the rest of it... and whatever corner of the Citadel she's currently in is going to cop some damage. Good thing they have a demonic clean up crew now. ]
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maybe she should communion Eustace again later. Just to check. Like "uh did you pick up a
SaberGrayface but x100000000000 more violent", too bad Eustace will be a rock by that point huh]Saber?
[What if she tries waiting a few minutes before calling out again,]
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[ ... It's an improvement on the blind rage of before, though she's still clearly mid-tantrum. ]
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Was there any other questions we could perhaps address for you? That would be all, otherwise.
[Yeah, strategic disengagement seems like a wise choice right about now, right after she makes sure she's done what she could as the infodumping exposition bot.]
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[ And since she's assuming Ciel doesn't know, she goes ahead and cuts the communion off herself by jamming her shard back into her body. Let her rage in peace. ]