it is very grandiose. chinese architecture is more sprawling versus high, pointy, and (you voice) insane. she still thinks it's very impressive to look at. ]
I haven't been allowed to, but I've accepted it. What do you like about your city?
[ fair enough. there's no point in lamenting what has already been accepted. ]
The water, I suppose. The citizens often carry out rituals and festivals by the shore, and it is something that can be enjoyed by all residents without restriction.
[ It's not something that can be seen from the heart of the city, but he manipulates the simulation to grant them a view of the water. ]
The sight of the Mothercrystal's reflection on the water at night amongst the stars also always struck me as one of the most beautiful sights Oriflamme has to offer.
[ there are beautiful lakes within the inner palace, but this is a different experience. she looks at this new view with wide and bright eyes. ]
The night sky always grants a different viewpoint than one with the sun's light. It is scenery that would be hard to capture in a painting, but it is lovely. The Mothercrystal.... is it that?
[ she points to drake's head since it's the only landmark that looks hugely crystalline. ]
[ Shouxue's words are a beautiful description in their own right, and they bring a smile to his face as he leads them past the castle gates and into the main courtyard.
Drake's Head feels larger than life here as it curtains the castle, blocking out a good portion of the sky, beautiful as much as it was a blight. ]
Indeed. They were unique to cities such as this as we used them for the magicks that kept our societies afloat.
[ Haha. ]
Do you have anything of the sort in your own home?
[ this is so much past tense. she looks carefully over at dion for his expression while she tries to keep her own aloof as possible.
she thinks there is a certain majesty to Drake's Head, not knowing how it bleeds its world dry. ]
In a way. There is a goddess, whose support of the imperial rule is supposed to keep it from falling to ruin, so much so that the emperors of old held her shrine maidens in high regard, but worship of her is no longer what it once was. Most people believe it as a tale or a footnote in history more than anything else now.
[ so she does understand how magic can keep societies afloat. ]
New religions rise and gain traction from time to time, but I wouldn't say anything has replaced it as much as it has faded and people look towards the emperor and his government instead. The current dynasty holds shamans and shrine maidens in less regard.
[ it is a different kind of opulence that she's used to, but she's taking it in quietly. she grows almost too quiet when he poses that first thought. ]
In the end, it is how far someone takes their devotion. How much they'll fight for their principles or beliefs.
[ she is trying to think of the logistics of moving a whole capital city, and though she does not understand or know of the blight and how the land is dying, she thinks that is soooo many resources that had to be necessary to do that.
her brows furrow. ]
I feel as if Oriflamme is beautiful enough as it is. This castle is magnificent in its own right. To move... it would be an undertaking for an empire.
[ Dion has a lot of complicated feelings about this, given that the move to Twinside involved violating an international treaty, but also, no one had known why their Mothercrystal had been destroyed, and what it would mean for Sanbreque.
But that is among the least of his offences. ]
It was a matter of resources and necessity, I'm afraid. [ He tilts his head. ] I'm glad to know you find it beautiful, though. I would like to see your city as well, if you're willing.
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Had you ever left your city before this?
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it is very grandiose. chinese architecture is more sprawling versus high, pointy, and (you voice) insane. she still thinks it's very impressive to look at. ]
I haven't been allowed to, but I've accepted it. What do you like about your city?
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The water, I suppose. The citizens often carry out rituals and festivals by the shore, and it is something that can be enjoyed by all residents without restriction.
[ It's not something that can be seen from the heart of the city, but he manipulates the simulation to grant them a view of the water. ]
The sight of the Mothercrystal's reflection on the water at night amongst the stars also always struck me as one of the most beautiful sights Oriflamme has to offer.
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The night sky always grants a different viewpoint than one with the sun's light. It is scenery that would be hard to capture in a painting, but it is lovely. The Mothercrystal.... is it that?
[ she points to drake's head since it's the only landmark that looks hugely crystalline. ]
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Drake's Head feels larger than life here as it curtains the castle, blocking out a good portion of the sky, beautiful as much as it was a blight. ]
Indeed. They were unique to cities such as this as we used them for the magicks that kept our societies afloat.
[ Haha. ]
Do you have anything of the sort in your own home?
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she thinks there is a certain majesty to Drake's Head, not knowing how it bleeds its world dry. ]
In a way. There is a goddess, whose support of the imperial rule is supposed to keep it from falling to ruin, so much so that the emperors of old held her shrine maidens in high regard, but worship of her is no longer what it once was. Most people believe it as a tale or a footnote in history more than anything else now.
[ so she does understand how magic can keep societies afloat. ]
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He tilts his head. ]
And what have they replaced worship of the goddess with?
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[ she doesn't sound as if she minds either way. ]
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I wonder if it's more dangerous for men to worship a deity or a king... [ uh ] If you are curious regarding anything you see, feel free to ask.
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In the end, it is how far someone takes their devotion. How much they'll fight for their principles or beliefs.
Is this castle your home?
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It too is a beautiful city, though I often miss Oriflamme.
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her brows furrow. ]
I feel as if Oriflamme is beautiful enough as it is. This castle is magnificent in its own right. To move... it would be an undertaking for an empire.
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But that is among the least of his offences. ]
It was a matter of resources and necessity, I'm afraid. [ He tilts his head. ] I'm glad to know you find it beautiful, though. I would like to see your city as well, if you're willing.
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she considers. ]
I can show you my palace in return. It is a bit different from yours.
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[ BECAUSE I WANT A NEW SPOON PC TOMORROW OR NEXT WEEK ]