wolof: (You're stupid (I like that in a woman))
๐“๐“ด๐“พ๐“ช ๐“ข๐“ช๐“ฑ๐“ฎ๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ช๐“ท ([personal profile] wolof) wrote in [community profile] aionchat2022-08-10 06:12 pm

[PLEROMA] | I heard a rumor...

[ The communion is clear, practiced, and clipped. Business-like. ]

We have quite a few new arrivals, so... Welcome to the Pleroma. I am sure we will all have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you, but it's often polite to introduce oneself, isn't it? My name is Akua Sahelian, and I speak to you now of what I wish were a warm welcome, but instead, of serious tidings.

I do not know how many of you have been introduced to the wider group, or how much information you've been presented, so allow me to give you all a basics, hm?

If you can hear this, you have accepted the Pleroma. You may have already met one, or many of them, but regardless if you met them before -- we oppose the Kenoma -- perhaps not the individuals, but the... force of kenoma itself. Pleroma and Kenoma are no mere forces of Good and Evil -- The Kenoma would destroy this world -- and all worlds -- to rebirth a world of their own making from the ashes. If you have joined with us, then you have found perhaps something to save here -- or perhaps you believe that your world is still out there. Some do, but I will not promise that which I cannot see with my own eyes. Whatever has brought you to us, I'm afraid that I cannot promise an easy fight -- or an easy existence here. Even now, the Kenoma have captured two of our own, and I have no doubt that they will come out with an experience that only a True Villain by the name of the Regent could craft. [ In communion, it sounds like a Title, a Name. ]

We will have to rescue them, and though I wish I could say that only those that are willing to fight should come, the truth of it is that we must collectively join together. There is no choice, and we will need every willing person to join in, to save our allies. If you have experienced combat before -- of any sort -- your experience will be more than welcome. If you do not, please reach out to one us, and we will find a place for you. We all have...grand and great talents, and we'll need every single one, to find victory when our allies are eventually retrieved. You will be needed, no matter what your experience was before you arrived, you will be able to find some use of your unique talents. Please, if you are new, speak up, tell us about yourselves, and ask your questions. I'm sure someone will answer it. Even the smallest of talents, can mean the difference between losing more of our allies an assets, or victory.

I cannot provide details at this time -- no plans have been set -- but I will tell you to be ready.

Speaking of being ready, however... I must turn a part of our discussion to something just as serious, but in a different vein. I think it clear, that we will have to continue to fight those who have signed on to the Kenoma, and while it's an inevitability, particularly in these times -- we need to assess our enemies. We will want to share the names, the abilities, and the demeanors of our enemies, those in the Kenoma who may be a threat, those who would be weak to physical threat, or...

[ A pause, then. ]

I was...dissipated recently. As I regrew, I... knew something. [ Her voice now almost sounds...authoritative. Like she is Speaking something of great import, the communion gives her words an emphasis that she can only imagine, as it would not work in person. ]

While no Sovereign, they are sovereign in this land, and though their plans have been thwarted in some small ways, they have been given a gift. The gift of knowing the true hearts of their followers, one way or the other. They have no use for the frail and the convictionless, after all. Venera and Godsblood are not the only ones that face culling, as the light of the Sovereign fades.

I believe... there may be individuals within the kenoma that have less conviction than others. They may be willing to help, or even defect, although we will be racing against the Regent's own touch. We may wish to seek them out, and free them from the Kenoma, they may come willingly, but they may also come by force. If you have spoken to those who lack conviction for their Sect, please, share that as well. It may be invaluable. If we know who lacks the resolve to stay with them, we can then pursue them, convince them, or bring them to our bases, to be convinced. I know some may find that unpleasant work -- but... Well, let's just say occasionally, capturing your enemy and teaching them of your perspective works.

I'd know.

[ A pause, before: ] Well, now. Please chime in, I shouldn't do all of the talking.
goldendeceiver: (your broken records and words)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-12 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
It's a pretty sobering thought, but I guess that was the case for any of us involved in fighting back home. That we even have a second chance at all is pretty unusual in the first place.
goldendeceiver: (god knows you put your life)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-16 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
You're right about that... Guess we need to start finding ways to play safer, because I'm sure this upcoming clash wont' be the last one.

[ Assuming most of them make it out alive, which is probably a pretty optimistic assumption given how things are stacked against them. They managed to save Vaeka, and a number of the rebels in Venera, but this is them fighting the Kenoma on their own front. ]
goldendeceiver: (your broken records and words)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-17 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Not a bad idea, honestly. I don't always do well when I try to fight solo.

[ His laugh sounds strained now, but he'd definitely taken his fair share of lumps attempting that... ]

Besides, I know if someone were to manage to break me apart, I'd want a friend getting their hands on my shard, not an enemy.
dragonmount: (๐Ÿ”† exCUSE.)

[personal profile] dragonmount 2022-08-18 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ this ingratitude??????? ]
goldendeceiver: (all these years later)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-21 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The dramatic deliver is appreciated if the somewhat startled, but genuinely amused laugh is anything to go off of. ]

That's one way for him to pay you back.

[ And he can't give Rand a hard time, considering the two of them weren't much safer when they busted in to save him. ]

But I agree. Having someone at hand to nab it would put me at ease too.
goldendeceiver: (it bears its teeth)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-23 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Whatever they're doing to Himeka and Abel right now, but Ernesto won't voice that out loud. ]

I'm sure we wouldn't enjoy it much whatever it was...
goldendeceiver: (every crack)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-08-24 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's no need to say it bluntly when they both understand what they're talking about so well. ]

I agree wholeheartedly with you there. Teams of at least two is probably for the best for now.
goldendeceiver: (and it's killing me)

[personal profile] goldendeceiver 2022-09-04 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ahโ€ฆ he unfortunately also falls into that particular pitfall sometimes, though he wonโ€™t say it. Besides, he did convince Estinien to not rush off into danger this time, so heโ€™s got some small amount of control if it means keeping others safe around him. ]

That last one is going to be the hardest part, huh?