[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."
The Path Unending (A Cultivation Quest)
- Thread starter Vesvius
- Start date
- Original
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- Tags
- original xianxia cultivation quest
- Pronouns
- He/It/Argh!
Naive Kong Zhi thinking that Kumi is remotely normal...
LOL
I think it is most important that Zhi doesn't share the name of the Court. But sharing that everyone in the Court appears to be some form of crazy would be entertaining and accurate.
[] "As someone who is below even a neophyte as in incomplete soldier, I cannot be entirely sure, but given my training, I would say the Eighth court, The Caretakers, are a group with a broad mandate. To take care of the Delving Heart. Any problem that falls outside the skills or responsibilities of the other courts is our purview, and I have little doubt that what happened at the auction house would warrant someone from my court if we had not solved the issue so quickly. As it stands, I expect my Elder to have words with me on my lackluster presentation at the finale when it came to questioning Cang Yong. We take care of the strange, the weird and the exceedingly rare problems that others cannot or will not."
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Almost everything. Frankly, it would be healthy for me to rant about the insanity of my court. I will hold back certain, forbidden details, but fully regale them with everything else.
Zhi Rants time.
Zhi Rants time.
Stopped reading here. Do not use the name for the group our shifu hates.
- Location
- Deep in a bog
[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."
You forgot the X.
Pretty sure he doesn't hate it, given he is considered THE Caretaker of the Delving Heart?
No, he hates it and has mentioned it. He's just stuck with it because one of his predecessors named it that and he's not allowed to change it. Also, it was mentioned in the chapter:
But the question remains as to whether Siani finds her interesting enough to want to keep her around.
[X] Almost everything. Frankly, it would be healthy for me to rant about the insanity of my court. I will hold back certain, forbidden details, but fully regale them with everything else.
Indeed, that is the question.
Indeed, that is the question.
- Location
- Vermont
Nah he had this whole rant about it.
He doesn't like the name of the Caretakers, and he dislikes the names of the other courts more, but he still dislikes them having a name.
Parabola
Divided Loyalties Librarian
- Location
- The Destination of Fate
- Pronouns
- She/Her
I feel like saying "Almost everything" is liable to get us a bit needled by Siani upon our return. Not for breaking any taboos but like. For being a bit overdramatic.
That said, there's worse things to do than to rant every so often out of annoyance at something.
That said, there's worse things to do than to rant every so often out of annoyance at something.
[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."
- Location
- Deep in a bog
Eh... Daiyu is likely to learn the name anyway, may as well be on our own terms.
- Location
- United States
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Almost everything. Frankly, it would be healthy for me to rant about the insanity of my court. I will hold back certain, forbidden details, but fully regale them with everything else.
I want another rant.
I want another rant.
DangerKitty
shoddy writter
- Location
- lala land
[X] Almost everything. Frankly, it would be healthy for me to rant about the insanity of my court. I will hold back certain, forbidden details, but fully regale them with everything else.
Zhi rant. Zhi rant. Zhi rant!
Zhi rant. Zhi rant. Zhi rant!
- Pronouns
- He/It/Argh!
[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."
Not going for the rant unless someone adds that we don't say the name.
Overall, I don't think Daiyu would want to be part of this madness just for the sake of being able to travel.
Not going for the rant unless someone adds that we don't say the name.
Overall, I don't think Daiyu would want to be part of this madness just for the sake of being able to travel.
- Location
- In my Lair, on my Hoard
[X] A more in depth explanation. I will tell them some details, including the name, and give them a more accurate idea of my duties.
I feel like Alectai's write-in is basically the same as this, but would rather get Ves' take on how KZ would describe it. I figure that Ves' would be more organic an explanation than just blurting out a whole lot of information all at once.
I feel like Alectai's write-in is basically the same as this, but would rather get Ves' take on how KZ would describe it. I figure that Ves' would be more organic an explanation than just blurting out a whole lot of information all at once.
- Location
- Space between realms
- Pronouns
- He
[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."
Doesn't that run the risk of potentially annoying Siani though, unlike Alectai's write-in?
AProcrastinator
You can Certainly Try
- Location
- Getting Somewhere
- Pronouns
- She/Hers
[X] "The Eighth Court--at least from my experience so far--specialize in solving exotic problems that would otherwise slip beneath notice or require unusual talents and abilities to resolve--investigation, research, deduction, and when possible, resolution of the issue. Our little adventure in the Twelve Winds was actually an excellent example of what one of the Eighth Court's missions might look like and the sort of threat we'd need to identify--a creature of unknown aspect with unusual powers that had no obvious counters. Just compressed down into the space of a few hours instead of days and weeks and with far more witnesses than would normally be ideal. There may be more to it, but I am still in the Eighth Circle, there's only so much I'm privy to."