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Entry tags:
- akua sahelian: sovereign,
- caitlyn kiramman: champion,
- claude von riegan: seeker,
- ernesto salas: lover,
- han sooyoung: artisan,
- hiccup horrendous haddock iii: visionary,
- jayce talis: visionary,
- kim dokja: martyr,
- koriel xii (dextera): lover,
- meteion: innocent,
- rand al'thor: martyr,
- ryunosuke naruhodo: champion,
- yuya sakaki: lover
[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.
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.
Liem
This man. Liem.
He does not belong with the Kenoma. I know this.
In Venera, he was ready to turn himself over to my custody, and would be with us now were it not for the interference of a dark-haired swordsman and craven called "M", who reclaimed him by blood when we were occupied with the safety of a Veneran woman and child.
He is a man of faith who believes his god is dead, and so served the Regent until their governance grew too openly despicable. He is skilled with a strange sideways bow and dagger. I do not know if he is a misshapen human or not human, but he is notable in appearance and speed. I have items with his scent, I can find him again whether he glamors or not.
He possesses some sense of honor still, despite his affiliation. If he were to be cleansed of the black sludge, I believe he would be a boon to this... cause. If that is what motivates you all.
If I cannot cleanse my dishonor and do it myself... Do not kill him. Capture him.
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[ Hearing that he was captured by the other Kenoma isn't at all surprising, but it does cause a sinking feeling in Dokja's chest. He should have tried harder to convince the other man to come with him. ]
I owe him one. I'd like to bring him to us as well.
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… It is the same in my case. He traded his own capture for the freedom of the woman we escorted, even though it was the foolish choice.
[If she could just go back, just do it again… But she’s never been able to redo her mistakes, even in a world like this filled with horrifying magics.]
I do not know if he yet lives… or if he lives and wishes to die instead.
[What do the Kenoma do to traitors?]
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[ He's not normally the optimistic sort, but that had been the first time he'd seen a Kenoma strike out on their own to aid the Pleroma and it sticks with Dokja to this day. If Liem could do it, then so can the others. ]
That idiot... I tried to warn him this would happen and all he had to say was that Regent already took everything from him.
[ And while that explains the man's recklessness, it still doesn't account for how that affects the people he'd encountered. People like Hayame and Dokja who are now worried about a freaking Kenoma. ]
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Would we hear word if there was an execution? I know not.
[The man she had met in the dream before their rebirth… the man who had patiently waited for her to gather the courage to try and walk towards the-]
… He chose the light.
He should not be there in the dark.
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[ There's an overwhelming amount of conviction to his words, a strength that even Dokja is a bit taken aback by. After hearing about Abel and Himeka and now Liem, he's waking back up. ]
He risked his life to help us. That's not something just anyone can do.
[ Especially helping out a complete stranger? Literally for what. Dokja can't even fathom it. ]
And if he's capable of doing that, he's just as capable of finding his way back to the light.
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Her instinct is to tear them down. She associated this man, also, with her arrival in this place, which she hates and resents (through no fault of his own). To have to be united with him in a cause…]
… He is capable, yes.
[… She didn’t think almost anyone was capable of seeing what he had and then still just. Stand there. Waiting for her to take a step towards the warmth of the light even though she was unworthy.]
I tried to remove the sludge from him myself, but I cannot—- it is some magical thing…
I should have just taken his shard by force instead.
The fault is mine.
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... And when had he started thinking about that sort of thing? About what's a lie and what's the truth? After having so much of his mistakes brought to light, after all the troubles he's caused his fellow Pleroma, he's finding that there is, indeed, a line between the two. ]
We all share parts of the blame. I let him go.
[ He could have done more. Why had he allowed the other man to leave at the time, knowing what his fate would be? ]
I won't make the same mistake a second time.
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I owe him a debt that cannot be repaid while he is in the grips of the Regent’s foul influence.
[Just swallow it-]
If you manage to capture him…
That debt will also be yours.
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Let's worry about that when it comes to it.
[ There are still so many questions... so many doubts... None of which he wants to voice. ]
But I'll try my best. You have my word on that.
[ After all, he owes Liem a debt as well. ]
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There's another long period of silence. Perhaps he can be trusted that much, if they both owe the same man a debt. Enough to say-]
... As will I.