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𝓐𝓴𝓾𝓪 𝓢𝓪𝓱𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷 ([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.
hippocarnival: (✮ 173 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2022-08-11 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
No. [He doesn't know for sure, but he sounds more confident than not.] I'm more afraid the Regent will really crush their shards when they can't convert them.
heavybreaths: (Thinking)

[personal profile] heavybreaths 2022-08-11 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
A final death, then.

[There's a pause on his end.]

There are other uses for captured prisoners besides conversions. If this Regent is as wily and ruthless as I am told, then that may not be the case.

Tell me what this Kenoma agent said. There could be information hidden in those words, if you can remember them.
hippocarnival: (✮ 216 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2022-08-11 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
He said this is 'war', and what did I think was happening? [His expression twists in person. It sounds harsh.]

I wanted... specifics, that he didn't want to give me. Not to be unkind. Just... I think he didn't want to hurt me with the details.

[He still remembers how softly he was told 'no'.] He would have been more upfront if he really didn't know, so whatever it is...
heavybreaths: (Brooding)

[personal profile] heavybreaths 2022-08-11 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
I see.

[Well. Okay. That is actually reasonable, from a certain point of view. He really is speaking to a child.]

Can you fight?
hippocarnival: (✮ 114 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2022-08-11 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Bitterly:] No.

I... don't really like it. [Does like who he is, being violent.] I've been getting a lot better at this magic shield but--I understand if it won't be enough to not be a burden in Achamoth.
heavybreaths: (Staring)

[personal profile] heavybreaths 2022-08-11 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
You show wisdom. If you lack the training, then you should remain behind.

[That's good. He sounds...pleased?]

In future, we will see to your training. Even without the Force, or these strange Aion powers, training with a blade or a pike can make anyone into a deadly adversary, or a stalwart guardian.
hippocarnival: (✮ 191 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2022-08-11 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
--Really? [That catches him by surprise, that Vader sounds pleased with him admitting his weakness.]

I--yeah. I will... this time I'll do everything I can from here, for when they're brought back to Greentruth.

[He doesn't know how he feels about a blade, but to be able to protect everyone...] Thank you.
heavybreaths: (Brooding)

[personal profile] heavybreaths 2022-08-11 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. It is better to know your limits and overcome them...but a delicate operation has little room for an untested youth.

[He's honest. He's not nice about it, but he's honest.]

Do what you can, and prepare your mind and body.