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Night 1.1 - Negative Space
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Summary
As Arond, you revisit a memory of a meeting between your mother, Alacria of the Morning Sky, and your older brother, Vespian. During the meeting (which is sound-sealed by your brother), Vespian gives an object, concealed in a cloak of Earth, to the Morning Sky. You note the presence of Annacondra of the Midnight Sky, your aunt, though she says nothing. Vespian reveals that Rekavok Ferralong had come to give him a message that the path he walks would see his death if he reached his goals. After your mother and aunt leave, you and your brother engage in a bout of playful sky-wrestling. After, you talk with him about the meeting. Vespian will not tell you more without your oath of protection regarding his treasure. You agree, and the two of you seal the oath before the memory breaks.
You are taken out of your memory by Eis, whom you had been debriefing within a sound bubble. The crew and your ship had safely made the jump out of the Sundering Seas, though not without losses.
A misunderstanding causes Kir Dansteppe, a member of the night shift, to attack Eis. She is stopped by Din Endinfall, an assistant healer of the twilight transition. The debrief resumes as you muse on your past in the Winter- the early days of knowing Eis, your injured memories, and their recovery due to a certain healer... as well as the loss of Jet. You discuss Altiria's role from the previous day and whether or not your father had a hand in it. Eis speculates on reasons why your father wouldn't leave the twins behind. You then address what the High Revenge will do regarding the pursuit of Tarrow Mylston. In addition to confirming Eis' support, you instruct him to bring Flincolian and Seffon, your third and second mates, to hold council.
You end the debrief and leave, observing the crew and noting the increased tension between former and current enemies. You find where Crow is- exhausted, lying next to Jet's body. You decide whether or not to press Crow for his identity. After, you decide whether to contact your nightgull spies on the Bloodwind, whether to ask your father for answers about the previous day, and whether to send a message to your uncle.
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As Eis, after Arond leaves, you delegate the duty of supervising healer to Din Endinfall, who you had handpicked for that position. Kir Dansteppe makes her animosity towards you more than evident, despite Endinfall's influence, then challenges you to a fight. After answering with your decision, you leave.
Back in the sickbay, you sharpen your knives and prepare to go after Seffon, Arond's second mate, priming your paired daggers with a paralytic. Meanwhile, you philosophize about the role of traditional names and their role in your brand of freedom. Once prepared, you move to leave but halt when Lisen bursts into the room, tugs a sheet off a patient, steals a bottle from your desk, and shoots back out the door. You decide whether to prioritize going after him or going with Arond's orders.
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As Nyla, you take stock of your situation with Brand.
Now, you choose what action to take next: follow the wind, consult Brand, take inventory, or burn the bright feather.
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Meta: You decide which perspective will definitely be used in the next segment (Eis, Lisen, or Nyla).
Established Facts
According to Arond, Vespian rarely speaks aloud.
Vespian is a scholar of Kalmeri College. He had not gained a mastery by the time of Arond's memory.
According to Arond, daylight will eventually tip the balance of the flame that keeps him alive, thus causing his death.
According to Arond, Eis is the only man he knows of who has suffered essenflay and survived.
Crow captured Altiria's seagulls, which Arond then interrogated.
Eis now knows that Altiria is not one of the twins.
According to Arond, both he and Vespian got their martial education from their uncle.
According to Arond, Vengefall holds watch over the Whirlwind Isles while Viperilon is absent.
Eis is an older brother.
Arond's surname was once Peniron.
Eis has been healing people since sunhigh (the average healer would drop after an hour or two of intensive healing).
Notes
First official appearance of Vespian (Arond's memory)
First official appearance of Alacria (Arond's memory)
First appearance of Kir Dansteppe
First appearance of Din Endinfall
History
According to Arond, Vengefall and Viperilon have long been allies. Both were corrupted in the past.
Other
Vespian Kellinan: Arond's older brother, born to Viperilon Kellinan and Alacria Windor. A scholar of Kalmeri.
Seagulls: Have a different screech dialect than nightgulls. Arond finds the morning screech dialect strange to translate.
Quotes
:{Rekavok Ferralong came to me last sunhigh with a message. He told me that he had Seen a choice before me. I could turn my back on my path and live, maybe gain more renown, maybe even… start a family...or I could keep on, reach my goal, and then my life will end.}: - Vespian Kellinan
"Not on him... Esser and blood, on my head be it." - Vespian Kellinan
["Your core and body will mend, and your memories will repair themselves with time, but I know you little—I cannot tell who you are!"] - Redtail
Decisions
You, Arond, decide not to take advantage of Crow's weakened state. You do not ask him his identity.
You also decide to check in you your nightgulls on the Bloodwind. Risky, but potentially useful.
In addition, you will send a message to Father to ask about the purpose of Altiria's attack.
You will also write a letter to Uncle, telling him about your memory about Vespian. You will further ask for a peaceful meeting.
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As Eis, you decide to humor Kir Dansteppe. You goad her into bringing someone with her to fight in the sparring ring later.
You prioritize following Lisen instead of following Arond's orders right away [negates priority advantage on Seffon].
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As Nyla, you decide to trust your own knowledge of winds to help guide you to a more advantageous location.
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[Meta] Lisen's perspective locked in for the next segment.
