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004 - video [un:plantogetit]
Greetings, it's me. Richard Plantagenet, the duke of Gloucester.
It seems like the last the events of the last month truly shaken up our community in more ways than just one. And on top of that it appears that the council is back on the move once again, trying to subdue us 'the chosen' under their thumb. There might not be much that we can do in the face of such horrors but i do not believe we are entirely powerless either.
But first things first. If any of you find your housing situation compromised, please, come to the inn. We will allow anyone in need to stay free of charge. However, I must warn you that the standards aren't quite what they used to be with the resources running low, which leads me to my next point.
I call everyone who is willing and capable to gather and join me in the cleaning up and rebuilding our city. The roads are still filled with rubble and debris from the fight and some areas seems to be completely blocked off. Similarly, I will call everyone who is interested in defending our city to join me and the defense squad with patrolling around the borders and woods nearby in case of the monsters still lingering around. The game and other wildlife seems to have left the their usual area, so we need to make sure that it is safe for them to return here if we want to thrive as a community.
As for my last point.
I am aware that not all of you might trust me or have the most positive views on my actions here. Still, I wish you to listen to what I have to propose to you and take it in your heart without being clouded by prejudice and hear me out.
When my homeland was met with great injustice my noble father, the duke of York, took upon his shoulders to set things right. He rallied the people, raised the banners and brought upon a storm like no other to sweep across our country. All just to remove the tyrant, the false king from his pedestal. When I look at the way our state in this city I must admit that I feel compelled to do the same and urge us to take our fates to our own hands. The Council and this AI-entity might loom above us like Gods, but that does not mean we ought to outright submit to them. I am aware that we have already into our own groups and formed affiliations. But I truly do believe we are strongest when we are together and united.
Which is why I propose the following: that we, the Chosen, would form our own governing body. A council of our own, if you will. I do not suggest that we follow one true leader, as I believe that to be fruitless in our situation. However, we would greatly benefit from having chosen representatives to gather and bring out the issues that we might be facing as a community, so that we could coordinate our efforts to match our best interests and needs.
This is, of course, just a suggestion. I would love to hear what all of you think of this.
It seems like the last the events of the last month truly shaken up our community in more ways than just one. And on top of that it appears that the council is back on the move once again, trying to subdue us 'the chosen' under their thumb. There might not be much that we can do in the face of such horrors but i do not believe we are entirely powerless either.
But first things first. If any of you find your housing situation compromised, please, come to the inn. We will allow anyone in need to stay free of charge. However, I must warn you that the standards aren't quite what they used to be with the resources running low, which leads me to my next point.
I call everyone who is willing and capable to gather and join me in the cleaning up and rebuilding our city. The roads are still filled with rubble and debris from the fight and some areas seems to be completely blocked off. Similarly, I will call everyone who is interested in defending our city to join me and the defense squad with patrolling around the borders and woods nearby in case of the monsters still lingering around. The game and other wildlife seems to have left the their usual area, so we need to make sure that it is safe for them to return here if we want to thrive as a community.
As for my last point.
I am aware that not all of you might trust me or have the most positive views on my actions here. Still, I wish you to listen to what I have to propose to you and take it in your heart without being clouded by prejudice and hear me out.
When my homeland was met with great injustice my noble father, the duke of York, took upon his shoulders to set things right. He rallied the people, raised the banners and brought upon a storm like no other to sweep across our country. All just to remove the tyrant, the false king from his pedestal. When I look at the way our state in this city I must admit that I feel compelled to do the same and urge us to take our fates to our own hands. The Council and this AI-entity might loom above us like Gods, but that does not mean we ought to outright submit to them. I am aware that we have already into our own groups and formed affiliations. But I truly do believe we are strongest when we are together and united.
Which is why I propose the following: that we, the Chosen, would form our own governing body. A council of our own, if you will. I do not suggest that we follow one true leader, as I believe that to be fruitless in our situation. However, we would greatly benefit from having chosen representatives to gather and bring out the issues that we might be facing as a community, so that we could coordinate our efforts to match our best interests and needs.
This is, of course, just a suggestion. I would love to hear what all of you think of this.
voice; un: altius
But then... well. That's an interesting idea indeed. But is it a good one? The jury is still out on that.]
Do you think a Chosen government of any kind would make a difference? I have my doubts that our captors would acknowledge such an effort, given their lack of respect for the judicial process, but I suppose I could be mistaken.
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But tell me, Altius. Just because God does not see nor hear you will you just roll over and stop moving? Rather than surrender and submit to the whims of fate I would rather defy and seize it to myself. I believe that together we can achieve it.
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[It's said without any anger or offense. He understands Richard wouldn't want to unduly accuse anyone of inaction. Surely not.]
I do agree we're more effective working together, of course. But there are limits to what people are willing to agree upon, even when an enemy is placed directly in front of them. I'd consider that especially relevant given that our group is... more rebellious than most. The idea of any sort of established rule tends to make those sorts balk.
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That is very true, yes. I do not expect my suggestion to be an easy road either, considering how different we are but I still do believe in the vision. Although, I must admit. It confuses me that so many seem to think this to just be a play for absolute power and tyranny.
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[And without his magic, who knows where he would have been now, honestly? As determined and willful as he is, would it have been enough to overcome a system that might have otherwise tried to crush him? He wonders how much Richard has considered that sort of position, and remembers the look he saw on the man's face in a dream...]
I've found that sort of thing tends to be best overcome through similarly personal experiences; appealing to their individual desires or those they care for and trust. Practicality and noble goals only reach so far.
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[Yeah, Zek. The father worship is pretty real in this case.]
And what of you, Altius? You have yet shared your feelings about the matter.
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[Can't relate. But then, his father wasn't held up as one chosen by the divine and all that.
He hums thoughtfully, but in a way that expresses some of his uncertainty.]
As I said, I agree we'd work best if we could do so together—but the details are what it comes down to. Even if most of us could be convinced, there'd be the issue of how to interact with those who aren't, and with those who might attempt to sabotage whatever efforts a council would undertake. And given our limited number, the wild disparity in the abilities of the Chosen, our frequent disappearances... its effectiveness is difficult to gauge at this point.