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For the vote, despite Me Time granting an N/A artifact sword, and Night Time granting a renewal of the Sepulchral Pearl friendship, I actually want to pick the choice that will grant us the least power,

[X] Family Time

It just feels like Odyssial's Sword and Sepulchral Pearl should come in their own time, not hurried, you know?

I might try and write up something about Nalaar, Relian and Paran - Uly's jackass cousins in the Academy - sometime this weekend, to that end.
 
I imagine all of these options spend time with Zao first as he basically both castigates us for being fucking stupid, and pats us on the back for turning what should have been a disaster into one of the finest double-bluffs of all time, possibly comparable even to the fearsome Odyssian Horse?
 
There is very little time to act. This next part is the big decision, do we raid whatever resource we can using whatever means we can or do we try to continue the deception?
 
Gaudy Guise said:
You're right, this is much better.

I think I'm going to re-read this update later. It deserves to be savored like a fine wine.

Also, we totally pulled this off.

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And now somebody needs to write an omake where Ulyssian turned into a bear or chicken, and Flame vainly tries to prove it to everyone.

"Look, his anima didn't even look anything like a Lunar --"
"NO! He's not a Lunar, dammit, he's a chicken I tell you!"
"-- a Chicken Lunar, right, but --"
"Just a chicken! Look, he doesn't even have a Caste-mark at all because he's just a chicken!"
 
Emerald Oracle said:
This latest update was so excellent that I have done the insane and actually signed up for Sufficient Velocity. What's more I'm actually getting involved in a Quest. Previously, I'd just lurked since at least the Magical Boy quest if not earlier.

I unlurk and join primarily cause I wanted to ask what, if anything, we know about Uly's parents? Do we even know their names? and do we have a bead on their theoretical response to their son finally exalting AND in such a manner/situation? I want to write something about it that isn't horribly out of character.
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Well, Rihaku's saying that they've changed (probably becoming more strong/important in the Dynasty business, instead of a, uh, let's quote Uly from an alternate timeline:
http://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/10793971/ said:
Your father's bland gregariousness washes over you in a nausea-inducing tide. What could possibly prompt him to act so transparently fake? Sometimes you wonder if you are really related to these people.
Your mother fusses ineffectually over the remaining cast on your arm, while your father pats you on the back.
Family. It was nowhere near as exciting and heartwarming as Moon's books made it out to be.
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and they sold Ulyssian to the Nellens for a pittance, IIRC.
Well, they're the best Dynast for him, since they were THE mortal-friendly house, but stilll
 
Guile said:
For the vote, despite Me Time granting an N/A artifact sword, and Night Time granting a renewal of the Sepulchral Pearl friendship, I actually want to pick the choice that will grant us the least power,

[X] Family Time

It just feels like Odyssial's Sword and Sepulchral Pearl should come in their own time, not hurried, you know?
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But do you have time not to hurry? It's a dangerous world you've found yourself in, young Sesus. Especially to go it alone. Take this sword!
 
Alectai said:
I imagine all of these options spend time with Zao first as he basically both castigates us for being fucking stupid
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You saved his ass, he was about to atomize Flame. If you want to see his genuine reaction, it's the same as in the Odyssey. He was just hamming it up for the audience.

, and pats us on the back for turning what should have been a disaster into one of the finest double-bluffs of all time, possibly comparable even to the fearsome Odyssian Horse?
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To be fair, that was mostly him and Ivory. Or at least very substantially him and Ivory, though you did open the set.
inawarminister said:
Well, Rihaku's saying that they've changed (probably becoming more strong/important in the Dynasty business, instead of a, uh, let's quote Uly from an alternate timeline:


and they sold Ulyssian to the Nellens for a pittance, IIRC.
Well, they're the best Dynast for him, since they were THE mortal-friendly house, but stilll
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That deal was actually pretty good. Saery is the daughter of the Head of House Nellens. It's just, Nellens, so ruled by mortals, so they wanted a badass mortal onboard.
 
Isn't the sword built of Wishmetal and shining with the cold heart of ten thousand legendary endings? Tested against the finest blades of it's era, and fused with one of Mars' own bannerswords?

It's the kind of thing we couldn't actually Hide, or make great use out of either.
 
Rihaku said:
That deal was actually pretty good. Saery is the daughter of the Head of House Nellens. It's just, Nellens, so ruled by mortals, so they wanted a badass mortal onboard.
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I feel like you've given this exact same response before.

And someone said the same thing I did, just now.

Comes from three threads, I guess. Still weird.

It would have been kinda awkward with Saery, though. She seemed to fumble around whenever the whole "Uly is a squishy mortal" thing came up.
 
Reckless_Sun said:
There is very little time to act. This next part is the big decision, do we raid whatever resource we can using whatever means we can or do we try to continue the deception?
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Deception, please. We have a big chance on subverting the whole Realm civil war business and properly use the Blessed Isle as THE Arsenal of Creation against all her threats.
Beside, we are Dynast. Leading the Dragonblood is our birthright. And our exaltright. Hehe.
Also, the most optimal way to save Creation is to hiding ourselves from Odyssial many, many enemies still, IMO. We need to get our assets as clandestine as we can. Sepulchral Ivory - no, Remniscent Pearl, if Ody's instinct is right - would be our greatest asset.
Sadly, I'd speculate that Odyssial Sword would be a gleaming Sun to the whole Creation, we would break cover just by wielding it....
 
Guess I'll just go with something randomly appropriate for the Sesus. Also, I honestly don't know which option I want here.

Family Time seems interesting because it'll let us develop that Realm backstory a bit, get us involved in the whole Dynastic flow of things right off the bat.

Me Time is interesting because hey, this was a seriously traumatic mental event. Exalting is serious mojo without realizing you're the final contingency plan of an ancient god-king. Plus, Artifact N/A Shiny! Minus, extremely obvious Artifact N/A Shiny.

Night Time lets Ulyssian interact with, and become aware of, a modern Sidereal and get some info on the state of things in character. Also, it lets him capitalize on one of the setups that was voted for in Epochs past. Me Time does as well, but in a more immediate less foundation laying sort of way.

All of them are useful things that Uly should probably do at some point. Assuming some form of interaction with Zao is going to happen regardless before ANY of them, if only to get their story straight, then I think Family or Night should take priority over Me.

I think I will tentatively vote for

[x] Family Time

barring convincing arguments otherwise.
 
Alectai said:
Isn't the sword built of Wishmetal and shining with the cold heart of ten thousand legendary endings? Tested against the finest blades of it's era, and fused with one of Mars' own bannerswords?

It's the kind of thing we couldn't actually Hide, or make great use out of either.
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*Shrug* Just say Zao gave it to you.

Or have Ivory tell the complete truth.
 
Personally, I think we should totally prop Moon up to be the ruler of the Isle, we can even help her accomplish one of the Win Conditions of the Realm Civil War by giving her access to the Sword of Creation!

They get a Shogun who has a good heart She gets an enforcer who can kung-fu chop most major threats, and the Realm is stabilized before it fully implodes. Everyone wins! Even Anys! Who likely goes completely bugfuck in the process.
 
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[X] Night Time - Moon is indisposed, but you can do nothing for her. Her fate is in the hands of the healers. Still, you cannot help but desire to act. Perhaps you could clarify the confusion within you on another matter: Reminiscent Ivory, who you keep thinking of as "Pearl." Memories float to the fore, like unanchored bouys, but you would be remiss to investigate them without also investigating her. It feels almost as if the two of you have a connection, but it is fluctuating wildly, uncertain...

Because we invested into Ivory, and we should follow it up. We should coordinate and get our stories straight.

... And because I do not want Anys Syn to get to Ivory first.

What if Anys Syn browbeats her into ceasing her "foolishness"?

And we might learn about Anys Syn early on from Ivory.
"Decades of preparation, FINISHED!" He roared, arm slashing through the air. "A safe lifetime of obscurity, blown for naught! I chose you myself. You were to save us from folly, not plunge headlong into it!"
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"You were to bring balance to Creation, not leave it in darkness!"

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Unelemental said:
I kind of feel bad for Flame now. What's wrong with me?
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Heh, yeah.

Also, anybody else think that Flame probably came off as a conspiracy theorist?
"This," Flame stammered, voice carrying feebly as Zao modulated the acoustics of the air, "this is a farce! He- Sesus Ulyssian, he's an Anathema! And you," he pointed at Zao, "you're in on it too! Hesiesh told me, you're in on it too!"
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Right, Hesiesh told you that Zao is in on the conspiracy. Right this very moment, in fact. :V
 
Alectai said:
Isn't the sword built of Wishmetal and shining with the cold heart of ten thousand legendary endings? Tested against the finest blades of it's era, and fused with one of Mars' own bannerswords?

It's the kind of thing we couldn't actually Hide, or make great use out of either.
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Not hide it? Maybe.

Not make great use of it? Hahahahaha!
 
"Truly, Zao's disciple is the pinnacle of the Dragon Blooded!"
"Indeed! To not only fight against the Anathema, but to already have captured one of their greatest weapons!"
"And to think Flame continues to accuse him of being Anathema himself."
"It's absurd, really."
 
Gaudy Guise said:
It would have been kinda awkward with Saery, though. She seemed to fumble around whenever the whole "Uly is a squishy mortal" thing came up.
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Saery fumbled around cutely about a lot of things.

Personally, I think Uly and Saery would have had a long, pleasant and profitable marriage together. No great love for the ages, but... nice.
Rihaku said:
But do you have time not to hurry? It's a dangerous world you've found yourself in, young Sesus. Especially to go it alone. Take this sword!
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Can we throw it back in and get a golden axe?
 
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[X] Night Time - Moon is indisposed, but you can do nothing for her. Her fate is in the hands of the healers. Still, you cannot help but desire to act. Perhaps you could clarify the confusion within you on another matter: Reminiscent Ivory, who you keep thinking of as "Pearl." Memories float to the fore, like unanchored bouys, but you would be remiss to investigate them without also investigating her. It feels almost as if the two of you have a connection, but it is fluctuating wildly, uncertain...

We just invested exp in her. Also, Pearl is fun. We will probably make mistakes with Ivory's name, too, which should be entertaining. Also, it's a nice follow-up since the very last update about Odyssial was with Pearl.

There is a sort of completion, or at least narrative momentum, in speaking to Ivory now.

Plus, the connection is fluctuating, so we should ensure it's firmed up. Also, on a practical sense, she's pretty much the only defense we've got against Anys.
 
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Rihaku said:
That deal was actually pretty good. Saery is the daughter of the Head of House Nellens. It's just, Nellens, so ruled by mortals, so they wanted a badass mortal onboard.
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Complete with alliance with a Dynast house and very, very good breeding?
Eh, if I was there, I'd argue for NOT breaking the contract anyway. That was a pretty good one for politics. But, yeah, Moon... If only she's likely to accept being a mistress, which might occurs, might not. Beside, arguing using that kind of argument feels dirty too. Oh well.

Rihaku said:
*Shrug* Just say Zao gave it to you.

Or have Ivory tell the complete truth.
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For the second.... man, you're devious. Charm-immune entities would realise that Ulyssian IS Odyssial in no time, he was the peak of First Age Solar after all.

For the first... I dunno. Didn't you reduce the amount of artifacts in Age of Sorrows? If Zao had it all this time, why didn't he use it? We need to plan first, ask him, before we can use it. So eh. I still vote for our family, our 2nd-greatest asset now.
 
[X] Night Time - Moon is indisposed, but you can do nothing for her. Her fate is in the hands of the healers. Still, you cannot help but desire to act. Perhaps you could clarify the confusion within you on another matter: Reminiscent Ivory, who you keep thinking of as "Pearl." Memories float to the fore, like unanchored bouys, but you would be remiss to investigate them without also investigating her. It feels almost as if the two of you have a connection, but it is fluctuating wildly, uncertain...

I'm concerned about dealing with Ulyssian's family, but we REALLY need to get on the same page with Ivory so that we can deal with Anys Syn effectively.
 
Alectai said:
Personally, I think we should totally prop Moon up to be the ruler of the Isle, we can even help her accomplish one of the Win Conditions of the Realm Civil War by giving her access to the Sword of Creation!

They get a Shogun who has a good heart She gets an enforcer who can kung-fu chop most major threats, and the Realm is stabilized before it fully implodes. Everyone wins! Even Anys! Who likely goes completely bugfuck in the process.
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That's my objective.
What do you think we can afford first? Family or Ivory?
After reading the arguments about imminent Anys threat, I agree with them, we need to secure Ivory first before she's subverted. Give her our credential that kind of thing.
But can we afford potentially being enemies with our House? Not that big of a chance, but if they become EXTREMELY pissed that Ulyssian masqueraded himself as a mummer's mortal for all these years and act with a disgraced former Shogun right under their nose.... Yeah.

But I guess Ivory > Sesus, at least for now, until we need the latter to prop Shogun Moon.

Hmm/
 
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