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[ushiri]

Who: Kyle & open
What: Catch-all log. Open and closed starters in the comments!
Where: Castle Thorne, Nott, Horizon
When: Late November through December
Warnings: Kyle's general opt-out. Will add additional warnings if necessary.

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[wewillwewill]

[ Well... not really surprised. He's seen a lot of mortal civilizations. Some of them have had really gaudy cars. Flying cars even. But it would be another piece of the puzzle that is learning about this new acquaintance. He would certainly noticed the traits of a worn toy; as if this is a memory of something Kyle had long ago possessed. Thus after the inspection he will offer it back and turn to the matter of their mutual Summoning arrival. ]

Interesting. I wonder if that is more than coincidence.

[ Elidibus has also noticed the lack of summons since; at least until the recent group. It's something worth looking into more to see if the other nations coincide. But it isn't the right place or moment to launch into questions with a person he just met and knows so little of. At least not directly, hence the rhetoric.

When asked of life in the settlements, once more Elidibus is taken to reflection before answering. He seems a man very keen on thinking before speaking. ]

I do not know what to compare it to on this star. The Solvunn are a people who value the community and helping one another over personal want. They are followers of old ways. And old gods. For the most part, we Summoned are considered delivered by their divine and afforded respect and varying degrees of reverence.

[ Or perhaps fear. Elidibus seems fairly calm about the matter and shows no signs of what his personal thoughts are of being regarded in that light. Though perhaps that's a tell in and of itself that it's something he's been familiar with before. ]

Of course it is not without its drawbacks, though for the most part we are made to feel welcome. What of Thorne? Outside of the recent conflict, I know little about its day to day life.

[ushiri]

[ That tracks with what he's learned of Solvunn so far, though admittedly he hasn't heard much about how people live there beyond their habits of worship. He sets his slushie down on the tray, and it vanishes to be replaced by a regular cup of daru'sira, lightly steaming. ]

Most of us live in the castle. Thorne treats us well, better food and lodging than most in exchange for a few less freedoms regarding travel. But mostly we're left to do as we please, so long as we don't make any trouble.

[ Like speaking against the queen. He shrugs. Only more recently have they been allowed access to the southern city of Nott. ]

If Solvunn and Thorne stay on neutral terms, maybe there'll be the chance to visit one day.

[wewillwewill]

[ The summary of Thorne doesn't appear to surprise Elidibus. It also fits what he's heard about the society and how its Summoned are handled.

Imprisoned tools with prettier cages than most. But it seems that is largely what the Summoned are regardless of how their summoners handle the treatment of them. ]

Perhaps there will be. My colleagues and I delivered relief supplies following the incident at Nocwich. [ He doesn't mention toward which nation he had but that shouldn't matter. Solvunn had been a neutral party. ] Let us hope for a favorable outcome of the tensions between the Free Cities and Thorne.

[ Of course Elidibus isn't going to speak his observed opinion of Thorne to someone he just met; particularly from Thorne.

He persists with the slushee for the time being. If for no other reason than to remember it so he can recreate it for Hythlodaeus when the meeting is spoken of later. ]

I am curious about their attitude regarding visits to Horizon as well. Thorne, The Free Cities. It is not looked well upon in Solvunn if the Summoned visit it too frequently.

[ Certainly the former Ascian knew that was probably something all the nations were not fond of. Their assets gathering to share knowledge in a place they couldn't really reach. ]

[ushiri]

[ He'd heard of trades with Solvunn going on, though at the time he was told he wasn't needed - or, rather, didn't have enough good will accumulated yet to be trusted on an assignment like that. He's worked on that, since then.

Let us hope for a favorable outcome of the tensions between the Free Cities and Thorne. He nods in grim agreement with that. Let the tensions remain cold for now, at least. The omens have seemed to see to that. The people of the land suffer either way, but it's a lesser evil compared to the attack on Libertas. ]

It's the same in Thorne. Best to keep trips as infrequent as possible. [ And do as much in one go as you can. It's a little bit of a surprise to hear that Solvunn is against their visits to Horizon. With the faction being the most neutral of the three and most worshipful, he thought maybe they'd allow more freedoms there. ]

Have you visited the Singularity here?

[wewillwewill]

It is to be expected, given the nature of Horizon.

[ Elidibus nods. It's clearly no surprise to hear that all three of the nations share similar views on how much their Summoned interact with another nation's. There is a brief pause when Kyle asks about the Singularity. ]

Once. When I first came to Horizon my colleagues brought me to it. Though it was difficult to fully appreciate its complexity because of this.

[ First time has the issue with one's memories being- however temporarily- stolen. For a moment there is a frown marring the youthful visage. But it is quickly schooled away. ]

I hope to return soon to gain a better perspective. Though I have been surprisingly occupied with learning more about this new star and its recent events. Have you had the opportunity yet?

[ushiri]

[ Right, the initial arrival to Horizon is... strange. He'd been hesitant to enter this space when he first heard that his memories would vanish, even if the effect was explained to be temporary. Had he not met Jack, it might've taken him longer to take the plunge.

He nods. ]

I've approached it. I wonder how it differs from the real thing. [ But there's no way to know any time soon, given how far out of the territory the monolith resides. ]

There's a lot to learn. In Thorne we're given access to a large library. [ One of the biggest he's ever seen. ] Do they keep many written records in Solvunn?

Sorry for the delay

[wewillwewill]

[ For all he would have journeyed to Horizon eventually, Elidibus might have also hesitated... if he hadn't met his trusted kin here.

It would have been a bit... daunting to trust he'd earn his memories back a second time. ]

Ah. Solvunn has an archive. I don't know the full extent of Thorne's library. The people value education and perfecting the arts of their trade and craft, especially where it benefits the community as a whole. Though there are several scholarly documents as well.

[ Elidibus doesn't sound like he is judging the community for the simplicity of its focus. Far from it. Of the three main factions on Abraxas, it is, however pale, the closest philosophy to his own peoples. ]