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[traumaticus]

Salutations to all The Chosen of Aldrip,

My name is Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of Gloucester of England and the son of Duke of York. My time in this world may be merely a blink of an eye compared to some of you who have been residing here for over a full calendar year, experiencing the change of all four seasons under the sky. However, during my brief stay I have come to notice that there are plenty of wrongs in this world, which threatens the peace of our lives here. Now, some of these wrongs might be out of our control, such as the afflictions plaguing our environment. Or the activities of the council. However, this does not mean that we are completely powerless.

It has come to my attention that thee has been a several times when we have been faced with a violent threat and an attack, be it from monstrous creature from the depths of the ocean or a curse spreading among ourselves. I fully believe that we, as a community, could benefit from organizing ourselves so that we might be prepared when the next crisis arrives to our doorsteps.

I call forward anyone with any combat training, be it from military training, self-taught or magically oriented, and share their knowledge to those who might lack skills in self-defense. It is not in my intention to position myself as a leader, nor a raise an army, but to strengthen our teamwork and cooperation as a community. I am myself experienced knight who fought and served my king in a civil war known as War of Roses, and currently I'm learning the usage of firearms under the tutelage of Mr. Valentine. I am willing to train and pass down my knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. However, I am aware that I am out of my depths and that many of you possesses abilities both as fighters and as tacticians that I could not even fathom. Which is why I sincerely hope those individuals to answer my call and step forward and help create a safer city.

Signed,
Richard Plantagenet, The Duke of Gloucester

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Comments

[traumaticus]

[oh hey, he recognizes this username!! and totally saw that hesitation there, dude. not cool.]

I would prefer call it 'our cause' rather than just mine.

[sinningtree]

I'm afraid not.

[He does not know what to do with that response, actually. ]

Simply put, living creatures carry a certain energy, everyone has their own unique signature. Being aware of that energy and able to utilize it may prove useful to protect ourselves.

[traumaticus]

[fists?? that sounds a little barbaric.]

So, you are part of your world's highly trained elite military? That is impressive.

[traumaticus]

[Ah. So it is like a witch doctor type of a deal, got it.

Though what Kurama says does catch his interest.]

What of those who are dead?

[sinningtree]

Assuming you mean those who have not passed on, such as ghosts. Energy typically leaves the body once any living creature moves on to the next life.

[mightymorphin]

uhhh well we're not affiliated with any military. we tend to have a pretty rocky relationship with the government as these things go.

but the 'highly trained and elite' part works!

[traumaticus]

[It is a safe topic, yes. But Richard is also genuinely curious as he has heard the name mentioned more than once by Silco and Jinx. The previous points have been making it clear that the difference between their worlds is like a day and night. And Richard does want to learn of these different backgrounds and understand them. He does want to understand Silco better.]

You are fighting to claim a land back that once belonged to you, formed by the hardships, tears, sweat and blood of your people. I understand.

When you say uncouth and eclectic rowdy lot.. What do you mean.

[traumaticus]

Yes. Ghosts and other spirits.

[sinningtree]

Precisely.

It may be a pertinent skill, as the locals of Aldrip appear uniquely lacking in any form of this energy, despite seeming very much alive. At least, that I'm able to recognize, myself.

[traumaticus]

Why? I'm certain there would be more than a few lords who'd wish to enlist you in their army.

[mightymorphin]

because we're trying to make the world better. getting caught up in wars isn't going to help our cause, it just makes us mercenaries. it's not the kind of respect we want to earn.

plus we're already bankrolled by a guy who's stinking rich, so we don't need the money.

[incorrigibles]

oh, uh, doesn't work like that

it's up to the people if they can see me or not. usually psychics can, or those humans who've had near-death experiences

[hasitsthorns]

yeah!!
all hyped up with adrenaline and whatnot

[ Her mind wanders briefly, admittedly, to a fun time or two after a successful mission back home. Hee. ]

I could!!
I mean, most women of my timeframe at least probably know how handle themselves
but I don't mind doing a refresher course or, like, quick one in smaller firearms

[ She's the type of woman to have a powder pink pistol in her tiny purse, yes. ]

[thenicerone]

Then let me know when we can get started. I would like to learn as I wish to defend myself.

I'm afraid I'm not a fighter.

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[finalfrontiersman]

I'm all for self-defense instruction. Last month was dangerous and the more people know to protect themselves, the better. Happy to offer assistance; I've got tactical strategy, hand-to-hand combat, and survival training courtesy of an officer Academy back home.

Let me know where there's a hole and put me in, coach.

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[ashaya]

While my primary method of self-defense is not accessible without extensive study, I am available to provide basic forms of my people's martial artistry, survival skills, and tactical training.

Prior to our placement here, the knowledge of these practices were essential to my posting and utilized often.

[conflictresolution]

I am, yes. We have all been oppressed in Zaun, but it has instilled a strength they will never understand. For freedom, we must fight until they fear us so they release their grip. We were... so close, but it will come. In that, I have faith.

The worst of the worst. Our people may be a community, but if you show weakness, they will eat you alive. Innovation is never stifled, but formal education is loose at best. We swear, we fight, we steal, and we make the disloyal disappear.

[melnik]

Glad to hear it. I look forward to seeing what comes of our efforts.

[ Anyway, here he thought he was just asking for the obvious group meeting place and now it's a one-on-one... But somehow he's inclined to agree if only because the interest in his background makes him interested to know more about Richard, in kind. ]

Alright. I am familiar with it. What time would be good?

[traumaticus]

[There is another brief silence from him. As someone who fought a war against a false king who's reign had humiliated and stripped his father down from power Richard could very well understand the earn for freedom and desire to fight against the oppressor.

But then comes the second part. Richard had thought Zaun to be a city of demons, a place where monsters could thrive. But from that description it sounded nothing more like thieves den. He now could understand Jinx a little more.

However, the issue Richard finds himself from looking at is that his sympathies also lie with this 'Piltower.' Could place like Zaun truly thrive if its people were so barbaric? Or would it to just seek to spread its darkness until it destroyed itself and those around it? Nay. He could see why a place of light would want to keep Zaun under control and guide it.

But if there's something Richard has learned, it is not to speak his mind so freely.]

And once you've obtained the freedom? What comes next? Who will sit on the throne?

[conflictresolution]

We breathe fresh air as a people. We will be free to make our own decisions for the best of our people. I assume that you understand similar desires?

We don't have thrones in Zaun. While men, women and other inhabiting species are equal, there is... disparity that will need to be rectified. We will do that once there isn't a boot on our throats.

[He would not apologize for his city. He had taken advantage of the system as he saw fit because it was beautiful and broken. Would he have sat a throne? No, but he wanted a seat at the table.]

[traumaticus]

[Hm.

There is actually a quite lot that Richard disagrees here. How not partaking in wars and support a lord is same as making the world better place? If they truly have the such fantastical power, shouldn't they utilize it to crush their enemies and quell restlessness -- to help their Lord and King to bring their cause and dream into reality?

The scenario Morph paints makes them see nothing more than lawless group of independent actors -- like bandits, believing only in their own shallow cause without loyalty.]

Sounds quite complicated situation your group is in.

[traumaticus]

Do you want to be, then?

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[entreats]

This sounds dangerously close to an army.

[traumaticus]

Care to elaborate on the sentiment?

[traumaticus]

[...Now you lost him, Kurama.]

Are you implicating that those around us are not part of the living?