03 ⸸⸸ NETBOOK

[livlaughlove]

Who: livio and YOU
What: new guardian info!!
When: few days after the race
Where: netbook
Warnings: unsure, will warn if they come up


[straight to the point as usual, he doesn't bother with formalities or introductions. anyone who's been here a while will recognize his weirdly perfect handwriting.]

I talked to the River Guardian and the big lizard in the river. The River Guardian's name is Sinann. The lizard is called The Behemoth.

The Behemoth said she's a daughter of Callan, the Lake Guardian. Callan isn't fond of humans, so we should be careful of him. The lake is her home, too, so it would be good if we can help her get back through to it somehow.

She isn't strictly allies with the false god, but will ultimately side with whoever is better for the forest. It would be best if we treat her and the uncorrupted nature with respect. She suggested we plant things in or by the river that will make good food for fish. She likes meat. I'm going to see about building her a shrine.

[...]

Also, please don't try to catch her.

If anyone has anything to add, or more information, please do so.

Comments

[sesa]

You were able to speak to them? Truly??

I didn't think the bone ring worked on creatures such as them...unless you had some other method?

[livlaughlove]

I made offerings first, but nothing other than that.

[sesa]

I see...well, regardless of how, I'm glad you were able to learn something from it. I suppose this means any of us could speak with them, if we so desired.

[mooninthewater]

I can't say that surprises me. Seafaring deities rarely get along with humans. [ Said an emissary for one of said seafaring deities— ] It's a kinda concerning pattern between worlds I've noticed.

[livlaughlove]

Still, I think we should make an effort to try to get along, or at least avoid antagonizing them.

[mooninthewater]

Oh, sorry, did it sound like I was disagreeing with you there? I wasn't. Quite the opposite — I firmly believe coexisting with them is not only possible, but very achievable. Especially if they're not corrupted.

When Moder was corrupted, negotiating with her was almost like she wasn't hearing what I was saying — like the forest was only letting her hear what it wanted her to. But at least here, it sounds like a diplomatic approach isn't unreasonable.

We could give that a go?

[livlaughlove]

Not exactly. It's okay, I get where you're coming from.

How did you get through to Moder?

[mooninthewater]

I ate her.

Then she "respawned" in the forest 'cause she's a strong Guardian and had the will to do so and I got all the evil out of her! So I went back into the forest and called for her and she came and we got her back to the Grove.

[bloodyopus]

...So Callan was the name of that particularly infuriating Guardian. Thank you.

[livlaughlove]

[oh, god, someone has already antagonized him??]

You've already met? What did you learn from him?

[bloodyopus]

[ No, it's more like the Lake Guardian antagonised him. He is the victim here.

...Though honestly, Phantom isn't antagonising him as much as he is simply expressing that this particular Guardian is, as a matter of fact, infuriating. ]

We did. I went to the lake's edge after I dug around for a bit in the graveyard nearby.

Unfortunately, I cannot say I'd learnt anything from him. He simply confirms that he is the lake's Guardian, and that 'one of the human-creatures here or others must have known my name'. He chided me for not knowing his name from the get-go, makes fun of and laughs at me, and even growls at me threateningly. What a pick me excuse of a Guardian.

There is also a sleeping dragon on the graveyard. I assume those massive bones belongs to this dragon.

[livlaughlove]

[a graveyard with massive bones... huh.]

This dragon and Callan are different, you think?

At least we know he won't attack on sight.

[bloodyopus]

[ It seems like he'd forgotten that not everyone has been there. ]

Certainly. The dragon is...massive. His scales are breathtaking, hues of iridescent reds, oranges, and golds. I have never seen anything like it in my life. It appears to be sleeping.

Callan, on the other hand, is the spirit in the lake. He has an especially powerful presence and spoke in a guttural rumble. I thought I saw plenty of sharp teeth and heard some large splashing from the lake. There were...plenty of black hands there, too. And singing. I am certain the singing did not come from the depths of my mind this time, but from the depths of the lake instead.

...No, he won't attack you on sight indeed. I suppose not unless you give him a reason to. But he did seem to get rather pissed if you so much as look in the direction of the cabin near the lake. It's quite obscured by the fog, but it's there.

Oh, and Callan would certainly try to pull you into the lake if you are not careful. Trust me on this. My voice have a...similar effect on people's psyche. Be on your guard around the lake.

[simplicitas]

oooooh that was me sorry

[he doesn't say "what" was him, but it's pretty obvious what he means. he tried to noodle the behemoth. :(]

[livlaughlove]

[look livio explicitly didn't call him out by name. he loves his lil elbuddy.]

Maybe you could apologize to her? I'm not torn up about it. Just passing along the message.

[purevanillacookie]

River reeds, certain mosses, floaters, and duckweed should be helpful to provide safety and spawning grounds in the roots for fish. Floaters should also attract insects, which in turn will be good food. These things can be readily traded for with medallions, yes?

[Someone gonna roll up his sleeves and go river wading.]

[livlaughlove]

That sounds like a plan. Thank you for the expertise. [if they're not careful, they're going to run into each other at the river... hehe oopsies!]

[purevanillacookie]

Of course! Though my main area with plants is their various restorative properties!

[Oh NO that would be TERRIBLE anyways someone's already packing up to head to the river see you there beefboy.]

[livlaughlove]

Besides nutrition? [pv please believe he is genuine and not a smartass he is just still NOT used to plants --]

[purevanillacookie]

[HE BELIEVES HE IS GENUINE.]

Oh yes! Plants can be used as antibiotics, teas to soothe mild ailments, anesthetics, fever reductions, and a various other things! So long as they are properly prepared, they have a wonderful variety of uses!

[soundsurfing]

AYO i got more info!! i can help!!

there's a goddess statue n...orth of here? in the burnt area. her names

i wrote this down hold on i aint good wid memory otherwise lemme

beiwe

shes a sun warrior goddess she really warm if you give her somethin but i dont think shes strong enough anymore to do much else yet like we found her head halfway cross the area from the rest of her statue josh managed to repair it somewhat but it needs more done to it plus we found a lot of re... galeya... with her sign on it but somethin really hated the fuck outta her

[livlaughlove]

Thank you. You're new, right? It's just as important we honor the Guardians as it is we deny the creature any significant belief.

What did you give her? Did she say anything to you? How else can we help repair the statue?

[soundsurfing]

ye yo! s'beat! i came in a few days ago!

[And then sat on Wolfwood as you do.]

nah she didnt say anythin yo i dont think she can? i think she might be super weak. it felt like she was watching us and the warmth was really brief like a hand touch in passin?

so far we jus gave her the sun medals we found round the place the stuff with her symbols and stuff on her they should be resting at the base if you go and check it out

lesse josh fixed her halo and sword an put her head back on but she needs a lot more like

little touches? gotta be cleaned up, cracks repaired, i think we stood her up when we fixed her head but i cant member uh her petalstall needs to be properly fixed

[livlaughlove]

Cleaned up like dirt, plants, or what? Thank you guys for starting with all that.

There's a library in the school if anyone is interested in finding something on masonry or those sorts of repairs.

[soundsurfing]

ye! dirt! an nah man no problem im used to gods an it aint right lettin it be like that

i can try that im pretty good wid my hands an i remember what masonry means!

OH dude wait maybe no one go there yet theres sinkholes all over and vines that pop out of the ground and try to smack you they're thorny looking