[OOC] The Last Embers (Dark Steampunk/Fantasy)

[shylarah]

@Lovejoy oh wow I forgot that. Happy birthday @Lovejoy! *explodes into confetti* And thanks~

[Lovejoy]

Hey everyone.

There's going to be a slight delay on the next update. Will be pretty busy with family stuff in the next few days so won't be able to put the finishing touches on the post. I'm aiming to get it all done by Wednesday though. Hope everyone is doing well!

[CollectorOfMyst]

*throws firecrackers*

[Lovejoy]

youtu.be/UYmEF4a9tQ8

[Lovejoy]

(or I am posting tonight after work)

:D

[Lovejoy]

@shylarah @CollectorOfMyst

Zere ve go!

Sorry for the delay. Had to rewrite this one a bunch of times!

@vietmyke @OppositionJ @The Angry Goat @Scout

Will have more for yous guys tomorrow!

[shylarah]

@lovejoy

Zt: That is not what I said. At all.

But hmm, it does make me wonder. We've only hearsay of hearsay to indicate that Asherahn was evil. And given that Omestris was...apparently more than a bit nasty herself....Iunno. Pretty sure most of the Remnants are less than stellar, but it's a harsh world and they fit it.

I didn't realize that the Omestrians still prayed to both gods. That's interesting. Kinda odd, if he's supposedly wiped from history -- is he remembered or not? Possibly foolish. Possibly sensible. But interesting. That or the people of the Hand means a specific group of Omestrians, not all of them.

And the Lanostran goddess fought for a while, but then she surrendered too. T'sarae surrendered. Omestris...it's unclear what happened, right?

Nice post all around. <3 @collectorofMyst, you're welcome to have Oren make it back. And...if I'm slow posting, I apologize. My muse is being very fickle.

[Lovejoy]

@shylarah

"Zt: That is not what I said. At all."

What do you mean by this? Did I get something wrong in my post?

Modern day Omestrians don't pray to both gods. As you said, Asherahn has been wiped from history. "The People of the Hand" etymology refers to Omestrians in general. It doesn't really mean anything, it's just a more sophisticated way of referring to themselves. Since they are enslaved and the name of their God (Goddess, to those in the know) has been blasphemed and dragged through the historical mud, it's a way of elevating their culture and remembering that Omestris was a Remnant of the Ice Titan, just like the other Gods.

And yes, it isn't totally clear what happened, but Rose does ponder that Omestris apparently gave up without a fight. So maybe Essa mentioned something to her about this at some point. What is known is that Iddin-Mar was destroyed by the hands of Omestrians themselves before the Varyan invasion could break through the protective Aegis and reach it. No one knows why though.

[shylarah]

@Lovejoy Nah it's just Zt being all "you're missing my point, kid". She won't actually devote herself to any gods because the gods don't deserve it. <3 You got nothing wrong.

[Lovejoy]

@shylarah Ah. Thanks for the clarification!

[Lovejoy]

Hey all!

So, to everyone who's waiting for an update. Sorry! I've been really low-energy and just all-around unfocused lately. I've had a bunch of free time but I'm just not there mentally when it comes to doing anything creative. All I've been doing is like, sitting on my ass and playing videogames and eating shitty food all day, and yeah, it all just makes me feel terrible and guilty. :(

I will try my hardest to get the Lanostre and Varya stuff done, but it might take a couple more days of me getting through this funk. How is everyone else doing? Been a while since we've had a proper pow-wow.

[vietmyke]

Hey all!

So, to everyone who's waiting for an update. Sorry! I've been really low-energy and just all-around unfocused lately. I've had a bunch of free time but I'm just not there mentally when it comes to doing anything creative. All I've been doing is like, sitting on my ass and playing videogames and eating shitty food all day, and yeah, it all just makes me feel terrible and guilty. :(

I will try my hardest to get the Lanostre and Varya stuff done, but it might take a couple more days of me getting through this funk. How is everyone else doing? Been a while since we've had a proper pow-wow.

@Lovejoy

womp womp, been there, can confirm does suck.

[shylarah]

@Lovejoy Trust me I understand. I"ve been super depressed and I don't even wanna get out of bed. Hang in there, Love! *snuggles*

[CollectorOfMyst]

I've gone through my share of troubles and strifes, I getcha. I won't give you a lashing just for being in a slump. Sometimes people can forget that we all get tuckered out.

[Lovejoy]

Paisanos!

Just a quick update. I've been reading/watching a lot of stuff lately and just plain ol' relaxing and I think my creative juices are starting to flow again. Will shoot to have something up this weekend. <3

[Lovejoy]

@shylarah Hope things are going better for you, shy. Try to take it slow and not to rush things. It's okay not to be okay sometimes. Me and my new kitten will be sending you good vibes. <3

[Scout]

@Lovejoy

Hey!!! Happy super belated birthday. I know this wasn't my longest absence but I still have a lot of catching up to do! Especially on ooc discussion. Hope you're feeling better, let me know if there's anything i can do.

I'll be stuck in airports and on planes for another... Like 19-22 hours? So don't expect much until i get home and enjoy the morsel of a long weekend remaining.

Good to be back though :) missed you all!

[Lovejoy]

@Scout Wow dude! Good to see you back!

@vietmyke @OppositionJ @deathbringer


Okay! So, have at it! I left things kind of open-ended for you guys. Just remember that the three Seraph Kings aren't "in-play" just yet. They're just kind of chilling out right now.

vietmyke, I hope I interpreted Galahad's orders correctly. There was some stuff I wasn't sure about so I kind of just went with it. :p

If anyone has any questions or anything, let me know!

[vietmyke]

_{Tatiana was supposed to be up on top of the ridge with Elisheva, so she could charge down the flank when the demons landed, but it should be fine!}

[CollectorOfMyst]

I’m on edge and Oren isn’t even at the battle. Though part of me is now wondering, since they were mentioned twice in the post... what happens if an Inquisitor’s catalyst shatters? Is it even possible?

Great post, though. The Seraphim are certainly going to be interesting.