text | daemon: emeraldd

[astralera]

In the next few days we will have the opportunity to visit a world called Panultima. It is apparently not a 'true' world, but is connected loosely to the multiverse; it is an outpost, where people escaped D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. but have not sought to participate in the war against it.

It is not a kind world. It is cruel. There are two castes that I am aware of - an upper class and a lower class. The lower class is treated horrifically; abused in innumerable ways, with many even being forced to slay one another in what seems to be a gladitorial arena of sorts. Somehow this system is meant to protect the world from D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.

There will be implants of some kind used to return to Xistentia in addition to being able to free those enslaved by Panultima. I know where to look to find these implants and will distribute them to those who wish for it.

I have also seen countless dead piled together, and a rotted being holding something glowing and indistinct. A great, humanoid being of uncertain allegiance. It was perhaps twenty-five fulms tall. Silver colouring. Its joints seemed almost mechanical and would likely be a point of weakness to exploit.

It will be a dangerous world to infiltrate, but I believe there is something important to be found. At the very least we will have the opportunity to free those enslaved if we are careful.

Do not trust this information to be entirely truthful, just as you should not trust F.A.T.E.S without question. This is merely what I have been shown by F.A.T.E.S in my vision. There are undoubtedly things of importance I was not shown, so we must be cautious.

Comments

text; daemon: apollod

[hasitsthorns]

[ The way that Era describes the 'lower class' hits too close to home for Rose. She remembers the ring immediately, the visceral reaction to the memories a tensing of her muscles seen all the way through her body. She's glad this is text though, that no one but Vanyel or Farraige might be able to see how uneasy she is staring at the text displayed on the screen. ]

I'm in for helping get people out of there if it ends up being as bad as you saw.

Thanks for the heads up.

[astralera]

I am inclined to believe it is worse than I saw, but cannot be certain.

We will save as many as we can.

[hasitsthorns]

Yeah, probably.
I always expect the worst though, so...

[astralera]

It does not hurt to have hope for the best, as long as you are prepared to deal with the worst outcome.

I believe that despite the awful circumstances things will turn out alright in the end.

[hasitsthorns]

Yeah, those are the words I basically try to live by these days.

But that's pretty optimistic of you.
I like it.

[astralera]

There are worse words to live by.

I have learnt over time that being pessimistic benefits no one. It is difficult yet incredibly rewarding to try and stay positive.

[hasitsthorns]

I think so, too!
I always found it more satisfying to do my best to look on the bright side, especially when that would lead other people to do the same.