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Achilles, son of Peleus ([personal profile] heelies) wrote in [community profile] futurology2016-04-11 10:49 am

( video ) [ BACKDATED TO LATE ON 4/9 ]

[ What broadcasts over the network is the picture of a peculiar pair: Achilles and Helga, serious of countenance both, as is each's modus operandi. The metallic shell of the submarine's curved insides serves as their backdrop. ]

I should like to call to assembly the members of this crew, and I understand that this is the best means by which to reach the ears of all men, although it is more to my liking to see those to whom I give these words. It is Achilles, son of Peleus, who wishes to speak to you: I have journeyed, with a crew led by gold-clad Gilgamesh and fair-haired Kida, to the darkest reaches within the sea, which lie beyond where the imagination of men can fathom. I shall tell of that to which we have borne witness.

Down there dwells Ryba, the goddess of the sea, who is Nalanni's sister. She knows not to where Nalanni has gone, for her eyes cannot see beyond that over which she presides - but we have her reassurance that Nalanni who delights in volcanoes has not vanished in full from this land, for she would know if such a calamity has come to pass. We are told that sea and rock are anchored one to another, as life is to death: either both must make this land, or nothing at all remains. Therefore, hope has not scattered to the wind.

Wave-ruling Ryba soon grew weary of our audience, and although she welcomes supplications the price she demands is steep. It is imprudent to test the generosity of the gods. Thus we parted with little solved: still, the answers she granted ought to be shared among all.


[ Helga looks as if she would have loved to interrupt him a fair few times already, but she kept quiet in spite of herself until now. Achilles, for his part, looks none too thrilled at having to share the floor thus. ]

Ryba has not been straightforward in her answers.

[ Surely, she hasn't shot a sideway glance at Achilles when she said this. ]

What we gathered from her is that the Dakal have been driven to (or near) extinction by the Nalawi during the war between them. They had been "sent to the bottom of the sea", either literally or figuratively. It checks out, if I'm allowed to hazard a guess: on our way to Ryba's lair, we came across plenty of wrecked submarines, none of which seem to fit in with the near complete lack of technology on Komo and the other islands.

The goddess mentioned one specific Dakal, who sold her soul in order to return to the surface world. In the process, she may have been granted powers by Ryba herself, but we do not know what became of her, what those powers were, or if she did anything with them.

I have been told by the Nalawi innkeep that minor gods exist alongside Nalanni, albeit no one worships them here. Ryba proves that they are tangible to the point of concern, so I urge all of you to take great care during your exploration.
wardance: (♯sorry i don't speak "I never get laid")

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-11 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Masamune pauses before speaking in reply. ]

...The Nawali... their government is made up of a select few members of equal ruling power and supposedly have the most powerful Gifts, right?
Edited 2016-04-11 23:44 (UTC)
adlantisag: (» 23)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-11 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. As we have learned, whenever a seat is freed, they hold a competition to determine whose Gift is strongest.
wardance: i-win-you-lose, yet? (♯so have you sought counseling for)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-12 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ he smirks but it's somewhat bitter. ]

They know something the rest don't.
adlantisag: (» 121)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-12 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ A hiss through her teeth at that. ]

How can you be certain? Have you confronted them?
wardance: any of the Indiana Jones movies. (♯without germans you wouldn't have)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-12 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
No, but... Two things.

The Gifts are not inherent abilities of the Nawali. I'm not sure I'm convinced a blessing from a goddess can be randomly stronger in some. That would be favoritism because the blessing isn't dependent on their own traits.

A sinking of land makes no sense unless something is being hidden. Gintoki said they didn't know why they were at war, they just were. That reeks of belief that can only be accepted if the truth is known by the right people well enough to have it stay unknown. A council of equal members sounds perfect to keep everyone "in line".
adlantisag: (» 112)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-12 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's been generations of deer since the war; she suspects time has only eaten their reasoning, as it does. He's not talking nonsense, though. ]

If you go to them--I will stand by you.

[ It's probably not a great idea to have her around, wound up as she is. ]
wardance: can I interest you in a sarcastic comment? (♯i'm not so good with the advice...)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-12 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he also comes from a place that studies history of wars and tactics of other countries from 1400 years ago to consider things. His people don't forget, but he does know history is written by the winners and that people in his position or higher have to do horrible things for the greater good of their people-- even if their people would be appalled and ashamed at such tactics used. It's better to not let it curse their lives when they had no hand in it... it's less dangerous to government power and order to keep them never really knowing. ]

Last time you and Gilgamesh went near an official together... I'm still considering the fact you two met with a sea goddess and didn't piss her off by trying to punch her in the face before leaving proof of miracles existing.
adlantisag: (» 142)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-13 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ OK ALL OF THAT IS TRUE, BUT.

BUT-- ]


Do not insult me as if you had defence of your own to offer! You tongue is hardly silver, Masamune Date.
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[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-15 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Ah yes. Remind me the incident that makes you so terribly sure of this part about me. [ He is an excellent diplomat, he would have herknow!. ]
adlantisag: (» 11)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-15 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
I do not recall you ever offering to meet with the king of Chantes! Or negotiation us out of anything.

[ Which means he ought to prove himself. ]
wardance: (♯L-O-L just kidding question mark?)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-16 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well, that guy was a dick.

Are you challenging me, then? I will take it.
adlantisag: (» 07)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-16 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
I am telling you to talk less and act more. Let the Nalawi tell their side--if there is anything to tell.
wardance: (♯he was more of a "look at that".)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-04-16 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Do I have to? I like hearing the sound of my own voice.
adlantisag: (» 163)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-04-24 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, that is apparent...

[ She tries, but teasing has left her tone. Her mouth is a thin line. Does she have to say it?

Ugh, fine. ]


Please, Masamune.
wardance: any of the Indiana Jones movies. (Default)

[personal profile] wardance 2016-05-03 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...damn it.he was hoping she was too proud to say it. ]

Okay.~ But only because it's you.
adlantisag: (» 149)

[personal profile] adlantisag 2016-05-03 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Too much pride was the downfall of her people, it's true. She tries not to let it be hers, too.

A little smile flits across her face when he caves. Success. ]


Karodten'top. Pageshenen.