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Entry tags:
- !event,
- #innocence,
- archduke j: visionary,
- barnaby brooks jr: lover,
- estinien wyrmblood: firebrand,
- eustace: firebrand,
- father paul hill: martyr,
- kaeya alberich: lover,
- kim dokja: martyr,
- kim kitsuragi: martyr,
- liem talbott: champion,
- majorita: firebrand,
- makoto ("m"): firebrand,
- meteion: innocent,
- ryunosuke naruhodo: champion,
- tartaglia (childe): firebrand,
- yuya sakaki: lover
EVENT #5: SOVEREIGN CITIZENS (VENERA)
Sovereign Citizens
VENERA
In contrast the Aion's last visit, they now arrive in Venera on a completely average day... or so it seems. Unlike Godsblood, Venera has been given no warning as to what's about to befall it; the Kenoma are simply authorized to arrive and begin their bloody work without fanfare. Even their entourage of Achamite soldier don't stick out that much; in the time since the plague left, the city has refilled with occupying forces. Notably, the Hylician ones seem to be keeping out of the way, almost as if they've heard some things and would rather not be involved too closely in what's to come.As opposed to the ghost town it was during the plague, Venera is now reasonably active, with most attending to their usual business. Shops are open, and its people are withdrawn but superficially friendly when meeting strangers. Initially, the targets of the Kenoma hit list will have no way of knowing what's coming for them, but after the first couple attacks word will begin to spread. Those that have recently been engaging in seditious behavior will become harder to find, leaving their usual homes and workplaces to stay elsewhere, and making other attempts to escape the Regent's attention.
Once those alerts have been raised, the Kenoma will have to engage in more detective work to find their targets, questioning other Venerans and seeking out fugitives in the homes of their family and friends. In the meantime, some of those who believe they are in danger may become desperately enough to seek out the Pleroma directly, imploring them for aid. Unfortunately, seeking out one sect may just as easily draw the attention of the other. Most uninvolved Venerans will be too terrified to intervene one way or another, reluctant to aid in the persecution of their neighbors but fearful of consequences. If your Aion travels openly, it will take some effort to pin them down long enough to hold a conversation.
SEEDS OF DESPAIR
Several days into the culling of Venera, the Aions will have witnessed the city gradually withdraw into itself. The streets become vacant as more and more people decide it isn't worth the risk to be seen outside, abandoning work and play alike to hide out in their homes, refusing to answer their doors to all except the most desperate pleading. Those that can't avoid their daily obligations are quiet and morose, trying their best to remain unseen and unremarked upon.
If your character has been observed as a Kenoma, either now or in their previous visits to the city, the citizens will look upon them as if they are the messengers of death. If you are seen as a Pleroma, they will resist your gaze, as if fearing your presence alone might leave them marked. In rarer cases, you will see those with stronger spirits, with glares of hatred or determination. They are powerless now, but seeds have been sewn, and whether they are the seeds of despair or of action are yet unclear.
By the time the Kenoma's hit list has been fully addressed, several have been killed and several more have been rushed from their homes to flee the city entirely. There have been holes left in the tapestry of the community they were once part of. One way or another, their absence will be felt keenly by those they left behind.
If your character has been observed as a Kenoma, either now or in their previous visits to the city, the citizens will look upon them as if they are the messengers of death. If you are seen as a Pleroma, they will resist your gaze, as if fearing your presence alone might leave them marked. In rarer cases, you will see those with stronger spirits, with glares of hatred or determination. They are powerless now, but seeds have been sewn, and whether they are the seeds of despair or of action are yet unclear.
By the time the Kenoma's hit list has been fully addressed, several have been killed and several more have been rushed from their homes to flee the city entirely. There have been holes left in the tapestry of the community they were once part of. One way or another, their absence will be felt keenly by those they left behind.
QUESTIONS
What is the best way for Aions to travel to Venera?
Estinien has plans to get an early start for the Pleroma by teleporting to the Lover's shrine and flying somewhere closer to set up a portal from the ocean caves near the Godsblood Lodestone to a spot of farmland closer to Venera. Paul will be setting up a portal directly from Achamoth to one of the Achamite outposts in Venera.
How much force can the Kenoma use while interrogating Venerans?
While they are generally not permitted to kill Venerans who haven't tried to physically fight them, they will be permitted to apply both physical and mental pressure upon those that refuse to provide them with information regarding the whereabouts of their targets. This duress should be proportional to the resistance the Veneran is offering. The Regent is not inviting them to terrorize Venera on a level to a level they cannot reasonably blaim themselves for.
Estinien has plans to get an early start for the Pleroma by teleporting to the Lover's shrine and flying somewhere closer to set up a portal from the ocean caves near the Godsblood Lodestone to a spot of farmland closer to Venera. Paul will be setting up a portal directly from Achamoth to one of the Achamite outposts in Venera.
How much force can the Kenoma use while interrogating Venerans?
While they are generally not permitted to kill Venerans who haven't tried to physically fight them, they will be permitted to apply both physical and mental pressure upon those that refuse to provide them with information regarding the whereabouts of their targets. This duress should be proportional to the resistance the Veneran is offering. The Regent is not inviting them to terrorize Venera on a level to a level they cannot reasonably blaim themselves for.
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"...Really? How?"
He looks openly skeptical but honestly if Binghe is offended by that, well. Rewind time and undo that whole first impression business if you have a problem with it, buddy.
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At this point he just wants to see if he can make it happen. He failed last time, after all!
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He should have guessed!
To Ryunosuke's credit, he does his best to reign in his reaction so as not to be, you know... Openly repulsed or rude about it? At least Binghe gave him an explanation and some warning this time. That's an improvement! Technically!
He still looks pretty dubious about it though, repeating skeptically:
"Your... Blood... Heals wounds..."
Why???
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Of course he can do other things with it than heal wounds, but it's not like he's lying :)
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Haltingly, and sounding like he's on the verge of the world's biggest migraine, Ryunosuke says:
"You... You do realize you could have just lead with that from the start, back then. Yes?"
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Ryunosuke continues to study Binghe's face very hard for another few long moments, before clearing his throat to reply properly.
"R...Right. Well. Um. Thank you, for the offer, but I don't really... Um. Want? To drink blood? I-i-it's nothing personal really, I swear, I'd say the same to anyone who would make such an offer--"
Seriously, he can't believe he's having to say this shit. Sometimes he really, really hates Horos.
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"It would probably be less unpleasant than remaining injured for longer," he points out.
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"Maybe, but all the same... As things stand, the pain isn't too unbearable anyway. I think I'll be fine just muddling through."
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"Are you trying to impress me with your resilience?"
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"Um... No...?"
He's just trying to make sure you don't keep on pressing the blood thing!
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He almost wants to bring up his bloodline's supposed other healing method he's heard rumours about in the demon realm, but... No. Even just to get a rise out of this guy, even mentioning the idea of doing it with anyone other than Shizun is... Too far! Absolutely not!!!
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"Yes. Uh... I do. Insist." Ryu says awkwardly.
.......
This is so uncomfortable. He can't even excuse himself and walk away....
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"You know, with the fight you put up the last time we met, I was hoping to find you a little more spirited," he tells him, straightening up. "You're a bit of a wet blanket, aren't you?"
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An ear twitches at the insult.
"...So sorry to be such a disappointment," Ryunosuke intones flatly, following Binghe with his eyes. "...I am tied to a pillar though... That's a rather limiting factor, I'd say."
Like. You COULD change that by untying him. Wink wink.