PM - About that Location..

Zelrius

Heya second Favourite Knife Ear, Been a bit, I haven't seen you face to face since you came and saved me during the Snefrid fight. I suppose, Thank you for that.

However, if memory serves me right, that was not the last time we talked. Correct me if I am wrong or if someone was impersonating you, but you mentioned something about a place you were looking for on the BBS not too long ago? While the drawing wasn't that great, I will admit it was still better than anything I could do. Regardless, it didn't cross my mind until just now, but I may have found what you were looking for.

Run down; Recently, I found myself in a spooky ol church along the side of the Rode somewhere in the wilds of Falderen. Now, that same memory that I hope won't fail me, recalls that drawing being church like, atleast, of the details I can recall. Would you be interested in heading over there with me when Emil and I return to that place to Investigate the Catacombs? Perhaps it is the place you're looking for.

Regardless, Feel free to shoot me a message back, and let me know if there is anyway I can show my gratitude for your healing at Eastwatch.

Cheers,
Zelrius

 

Solaria

It's not 'Knife-Ear', it's 'Yladian'. But... I'm flattered to be on the top ten, I guess? And I was just doing my job, so no need to thank me. I'm a healer after all! At least i could be useful there in some method after I exhausted myself beforehand being basically useless in the tunnels, right? Seriously... That tunnel system really grinds my goat.

It was a church based on what I remember. I know my drawing kinda sucks (I mean, I'm still a bit more accurate than my brother, but... That's not something special, since he's five) but I'm certain from that image it was a church. And I mean, considering where or, rather, when I saw the images... It would make sense for a church to come up right? I was given them by a ghost.

...Okay that sounds like schizophrenia. But I mean, we're in a game... So I can say that without thinking I'm nuts, right?

Anyway! I'd be totally up for that trip if you and your friend will really have me with you. It's the first hint of that place I've been looking for for months, so there's no way I could say no! Just make sure this Emil fellow is fine with it too?

And again... No need to really do anything. You're already doing so much for me just helping me figure this issue out. It's been driving me nuts! >< Oh! If there's anything... I guess just keep a good eye on your health. That sound like an okay thing to ask? Probably weird for someone to ask when they run an apothecary but... Nursing is an interesting business, I suppose.

Thanks for the information! If your friend agrees, let me know when and where to meet up, okay?

Sincerely,
Solaria

P.S.: I almost wrote my actual name in the salutations. Just thought that might entertain a bit.

 

Zelrius

Okayokay, whatever you say Elfy girl. Not hard to be in the top Ten, when I only know four and am not a fan of most of them. Their damned smug faces... Still, yes, even if you are a healer, still need thanks. Everyone deserves a bit of show of Appreciation. Thank Vina for giving me that sentiment.

Yea, the sewers were no fun for anyone. I considered just going back to Brisshal and hiding from the rest of the war. I am glad I didn't though, I was happy to help at Eastwatch, but uh... I don't think Snefrid deserved to die... I know, ridiculous idea coming from the person who personally stabbed her, but I've been thinking since the war, and talking with a lot of people. Something tells me Theodore wasn't the one in the wrong there.

Again, it was better than I could do, so I applaud your drawing skills even to that degree. A Church? Yea, I figured as much, and am really hoping this is what you were looking for. And though you say ghosts gave it to you, it certainly wouldn't be the weirdest thing I've heard of happening in Terra. Unless you mean real ghosts outside of the game, in which case I think you need to be put in a Ward, Sola. We'd love to have you along, Emilseems to have more than the original three we went in with when we go to the Catacombs, and if I remember correctly from your help in the Tunnels, you're a better fighter than me, not that that's an accomplishment I guess, a lot of people are better than me... but still! Please do come. Maybe bring a hood though.

An eye on my health? That seems a little weird coming from someone who makes their money from people not doing that. Weird. I guess I could do that for you, but I can't tell if you're meaning it in a "hehe i will drop your health myself, so be careful" kind of way, or if you legitimately care. Either way, game on.

I will let you know when we agree to do it. I will try to let you know a few days in advanced so you can clear your schedule for it. Does that sound okay?

That aside, how have you been since the war? I haven't heard a lot from you, but given you're my second favourite elfy, I suppose it's worth asking what you've been up to. So lay it out.

Please Let me Die,
Zelrius

 

Solaria

I just don't get the knife-ear concept since faerin have similar ears and either way they aren't really like knives. I mean, I'm a swordsman... And I think my ears are still not very sharp looking when compared to a blade, you know?

(Then again, as I said... I'm a nursing student. We learn about unusual conditions sometimes, and one I learned about early on happens to be a deformity of the ears that happens in children called Stahl's ear. It basically makes them look rather similar to what we consider common of elves and such. There's a developmental disorder that causes elfin or chibi like facial features in general, too, called Williams Syndrome. Fun facts from someone pursuing a medicinal career?)

By the way, who's Vina? I'm guessing it's just someone I haven't met yet myself. I'd thank them if I knew them? Manners are important and so is mindfulness of things to be glad for...

At least no one died, technically. I mean someone died, but... I was able to revive Kaede so even if she died she didn't totally die? Honestly, I don't know how much death changes when you're revived. I hope that it does less damage than if you don't get revived...

Anywho! Yeah, you said that, but still! It is something I should work on. It'd be embarrassing if in a couple years I can't draw nearly as well as Frankie. But yep, it was almost definitely a church. I mean, I only saw the exterior in the visions and whatnot, but... It had an eerie but familiar feeling to it. But... Nope, not real ghosts. I don't believe in them in reality. If I start seeing ghosts IRL, I'm going to check in to the nearest psychiatrist myself. xD

And I'm not the best by any means, I didn't take your words to mean I was the best fighter or anything. I just had a lot of time and energy already put into my healing and sword skills by then. I'm still working on them even now, though I have been working hard on my alchemy too... Slowly but surely. But if it's alright, then sure! I'm definitely in! Why the hood note though? I mean, I already have one... Didn't I already have my ember hood when we were in the tunnel?

I opened my shop to help people who don't listen to me about being careful. Did you go to the Dark Harvest? I had a medical tent there. You wouldn't believe how many people I had to help with alcohol poisoning. One of my friends came drunk and covered in broken glass even! Just because I warn people to be careful doesn't mean they're onna gbe. So, having a place to take care of them is handy.

That, and not all my medicine is for medicinal use. I make some non-medicinal potions too. Sometimes the locals come to buy some of my specialty things that help keep the animals close or away, etc. Or, y'know, just for an energy drink. Even if we watch our health, we still lose energy in this world... I can't ask you not to do that, but I can try to replenish it with medicine if I can! Right?

Yeah, a couple days notice should be enough. Once I know, I can adjust things like my homework schedule around it. Some things can't be changed, but... Y'know, I can do what I can do this way.

I've been doing okay since the war overall. I helped some of the soldiers stuck in Dormont get out without major harm after I saw some of the riots outside my window. Shockingly enough, someone held a party IRL for players to meet up, and my family basically threw me out of the house to go. That was pretty fun. Oh, and I'm still struggling to figure out how to keep my baby brother off the topic of TerraSphere. Seriously, I was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with his first crush until he was ten. Why is he growing up so fast!?

Why do you want to die? I refuse to help with that, though. Sorry.

Wondering what second favorite elf equates to on list of people in general,
Solaria.

 

Zelrius

You know, because they're long and pointy. Maybe not Knife pointy, but close enough that its funyn to say. Plus, Player Yladians get offended or defensive. And NPC Yladians duck their head and apologize repeatedly for you calling them a name. It's actually quite hilarious to watch. Or well, that's the case in Falderen. The ones in Astorea get quite the attitude with you, which is even better, because most of those are weak peasants. All the matter, the Yladians are fun to jab at, especially since they deserve it.

Youch. That disease sounds horrible in children. Does it have any like lasting Negative effects? Or is just slight deformity? Or is it actually pretty major? I've never met or even heard of those things, so I am quite curious to know.

Ah, just some woman I know. She's very kind, and as said, she has inspired me to show atleast a bit of appreciation for all people. Yourself included. Even if you were just doing your job as a healer over at Eastwatch, that doesn't mean that I am not grateful. So yes, do thank Vina, for being the great person that she is. And thank you, for not being a shitter elf like some of the others.

Ah yes, poor Kaede fell victim to the Sewers when we were all down there. That was unfortunate, but again, you brought her back, good on ya. When does that revive come off Cooldown? Or is it already? We might actually end up needed it for that Church thing I mentioned earlier. As far as I know, nothing changes about death when you're revived other than the darkness disappears and you're right where you died at, as opposed to ending up in the Morgue with that spirit. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind visiting her more often.

I am working on my skills too, but once I struck Master on a lot of my skills, the grindings been slow. I wonder if its me, or if the game placed imhibitors to how quickly you gain Mastery once you reach Mastered. The Tutorial said something about Illustrious, but I don't know if anyone has reached that yet. Maybe Gwyn or Seto have reached it. ...Or Maybe that necromancer..

I uh... yea did go to the Dark Harvest Festival. Without going into too much detail, my night was quite wild, and maybe it would have been smart to go to the medical tent. I vaguely remember one of my Felis friends saying something about dragging me off to the medical tent as soon as I passed out. Well, not only did I not pass out, I don't actually know that person who said that was a friend, only that when I saw them, my brain buzzed with familiarity. Might have to go bug some kitties and find out who it was and challenge them to another drinking contest.

Animal attracting or retracting? Hm. Thats interesting, so now I have a question for you; Does that stuff bond to armor on its own, or do you think something would have to be added to it to make the scent stick to the armor, and not only that, but last nigh indefinitely? Is that something that is feasible? Sorry if this is off topic, but I've wondered about this for a while.

Okay, I will let you know for sure when it is we'll group and head there. On that note; do you have any suggestions for someone who might be a bit tanky to go with? We're lacking in the health and armor department as of this moment.

I want to die to get that sweet sweet eternal sleep. God that sounds so nice.

Puts you at about number 23 on the big list. Right behind that butcher I ran into once,
Zelrius

 

Solaria

I don't know if you were there for the exile Yladians faced months ago, but... Considering they've been through as much as they have in this world and are already dealing with enough stereotype and hate, isn't it better to use our 21st century growth of our own world to try to help them as much as anyone else? Their smaller counterpart were treated as slaves for ages by humans, and many Yladians were never treated much better...

If you're going to be hateful towards them, at least keep the focus on players who choose to be, like me. If I ever see you be an ass to an NPC just because they're Yladians, I might have to knock you out with the pommel of my sword. Just because you're mastered in it doesn't mean you're strong enough to block my own mastery. Sadly, I can't cure racism with medicine or illumancy... So I'll have to knock sense into you, since you seem like someone who should know better.

Threats and anger aside (I get enough hate offline, so maybe that's why it pisses me off so much?), I'm still grateful to you as well for the information. Based on what you said, I'd like to meet this Vina sometime. Will she be on the quest team as well?

I don't think I've met Gwyn often enough to know her skill levels, but when I last saw Seto (we're not on good terms honestly, at this stage) he wasn't quite at mastered yet, I think. I don't really recall. I remember who you mean by the necromancer- I dealt with her before the tunnels too. Her name was Lucia, I believe? We were on the same team in the rescue mission. I don't know her levels either, naturally...

But I did do some research on illustrious. The requirements are kind of heavy duty (you know there's a handbook of sorts, right? Shockingly, I've read through it since starting, and it had a lot more in it than I expected). To reach illustrious, you need 3 non 'core' masteries at adept or higher. I'm a little uncertain about some of the details- namely if that means you need to get your fourth mastery or if the one going to illustrious is included. If it includes itself, I'm pretty close to getting to that on at least one mastery- I'm mastered in two, nearing adept at my third...and I've had some time to rack up some mastery points, though I've been saving them for a new mastery I was reading about. If it doesn't... Well, I'm screwed a bit longer. xD I'm still debatng either way if I wanna push my illumancy or slash to the max first. Any input? As fellow swordsman that uses aid from an illumancer, I mean.

My cooldown is fairly low because my mastery is so advanced, so it's been over for a while now. As for a tank... You mentioned you knew Kijin, right? Like Lucia, he was on my rescue team at the time of that mission. He's a pretty good tank, I'd say. He's still growing, but he and an older pal of mine worked together there as hybrid tanks, so we did pretty well in my opinion. I'd have to ask him how his training's been since then too, though... But either one could work, and Alric (the second) had some illumancy as well if I recall, so that might make him even handier as a backup? It's been a while since I've seen either of them either way... Let me know and I can PM them. If I think of any others I know, I'll let you know- I've got a fairly extensive network, I'd say. If we want newer tanks, I might recommend Alex...

Anyway, that topic aside for the moment: William's Syndrome is a developmental disorder, as I noted, and in some cases can be deadly to the kids with it. Stahl's ear isn't necessarily dangerous or anything, but many kids end up getting it treated with ear molding early on or surgery in their later years. Being different can cause emotional damage, after all. My brother's five, and he already has some pretty notable issues due to familial differences to his peers. He had depression issues before that though... So I guess in a way I should be thankful to his crush on Trinity. Still don't like it though! xD

I'm not sure if it's good or bad to be so close to the top 20 on someone's list. I should be flattered, but I can't help wondering just how you choose. What did the butcher do? If they're that awesome I might need to meet them. I'm assuming you mean an NPC or a player with hunting. Unless you're talking IRL included?

If I were to say who my favorite people are... Hrm... Maybe Sean and Alric since I often think of my brother with them? There are a lot of amazing people I've met here though. And less amazing people too. But it makes life fun, meeting all these people.

Anyway, my rambling's over for now. Sorry for the ranting and raving earlier. We all have demons. Mine include dealing with prejudice and the like. Though I grew up mostly dealing with classism, so to speak. And maybe a little racism in the fact I'm from an Irish family and my best friend's family, who I see as my own, is semi Native American in background.

Actually... Does a Chilean native tribe count as Native American? South America is still an America in its own way. I should ask one of my history buff pals.

Also, why do you want to die? I would probably try to revive you if you did since it's my job... But I'll keep in mind to focus on anyone else dying first, since you said such. But if you do feel like dying mentally, please see a therapist. I'd rather not find out about your suicide in the news... Even if I don't know your real name. xD

 

Zelrius

Maybe you're right, but I will tell you the same thing I told Mizuki and a few others that I've had this conversation with; Humans didn't wake up one day and go "You know what? Fuck those tall, beautiful, elf people. I don't like them for no reason at all, and I will enslave the small Faerins just 'cause." Do you get what I am saying? I am not saying it has to be a good reason, I am saying that there has to be a reason to treat them like that. Those damned Elves did something and Its only a matter of figuring out what. All the NPCs I've asked have given me different answers, so now I am wondering what the real answer is...

No, you shift the focus away from the players who choose to be. Because they didn't do anything; This event with these elves that caused them to be disliked happened, in their lore, forever and a half ago, and players not only had nothing to do with it, but also are real people. I still think NPC life is valuable, I am just skeptical and a bit disdainful of the Yladians, they're weird, and the ones in Astorea are very hermit-like, and its extremely off putting and anti-social. Though I can't say much on that last part; I sit in a room with a piece of equipment on my head all day in a fantasy world. I do know better, but forgive me for not being the most trusting of a race of people who keep to themselves and the ones who have lived outside of Falderen are really snobby.

I don't think so regarding Vina being there. I haven't talked to her as it is, but Emil and I were hoping to keep the team small and straightforward. As much as I like that sweet Felis, given we're already bringing you and a few others along, there is simply no room. Which now makes me feel bad, maybe I will make it up to her for not bringing her along. Though she wouldn't know why I would insist on doing something like that. Maybe I won't mention it...

I haven't met Gwyn face to face either. All I know is that she, along with a few others were important and strong enough that D'Vangelline insisted that we go and save them from the Prison, and afterward, took Gwyn, along with those same others, to personally kill Theodore and his immediate guard. So my guess would be; pretty powerful. Same with Lucia and Seto. Though that Necromancer gives me the chills, she's a slippery and smart one, I'd be more careful around her if I was you. She might be Illustrious and steal the soul right out of you.

Yea I skimmed the handbook when I first loaded in, and then gave it a revisit rather recently, actually paying attention to each detail. It says 3 OTHER Non-core Masteries, along with the one Illustrious for that Epic Feat. So, you need 4 skills total, and a total of Four Thousand and five hundred Mastery points grinded. That is ridiculously heavy duty since I am just barely over that threshold, my Slashing being my highest because of the double sword thing, but not even close to Illustrious.

Good, we might need that revive, if you have no problem using it. I have no idea how this is going to go, but we're going to be underground, atleast for part of it. It is a church, so expect spirits and of the like, come prepared, Sola. Wouldn't want you getting hurt or dying because of lack of effort.

I choose based on how much I enjoy spending time with that person. The Butcher just sold me meat once, but his voice was gravely, so it was pleasant to listen to him, even if the only words he said to me were the price for the food I bought. And I mean in game, of course, I don't go outside in real life.

It's no worries. I understandm and also know that my slight disdain is unfounded, and it isn't anyway near racism, its just a bit of being on edge when around the Yladians, I hope you understand. Yes, Chilean Natives are Native Americans, since its still part of the American Super-continent. From Queen Anne island to the Falklands. From Bermuda to the US Virgin Islands. All part of the happy little abode of 'America', not meaning the Country. Though I suppose that East to west comparison I just gave was all the same country.

Please Revive me in game and not real life,
Zelrius.

 

Solaria

When I first joined, the Yladians were dealing with an exodus from their homeland because of a massive ailment of sorts spreading in the land. Do you remember the place called the Crystal Zalda? Or rather, have you been there? That crystalline land that can no longer supply life and is dangerous to many because of the ailment it causes...Was originally a major part of Yladian land. From what I was aware, when I went to help get them to safety, they were in need of a new home because of it.

Though, to be totally honest... I was a week in, so I barely understood what I was doing yet. The way back involved a lot of creepy fungi- and by that, I mean giant mushrooms with dangerous spores kept attacking us. So far, my view of them generally is that they just have horrible luck. But that's based on my own experiences with them, less from being one. The only real notable difference between being a Yladian and a human, in my mind, is I'm not human. Does that make sense?

I never really noticed how hermit-like they were though. I've seen plenty of them out and about in the capital, but they may just come outside to greet me and I don't know it. I've got quite a few patients that are from that event that I see regularly. I'm good with a sword, but I take pride in healing, too, you know?

I have enough MP used for it, but... To be honest, I've been debating what skill I would want to do that with. I recently took up new skills since I figured out the way to go about it, but I'm not sure which ones to focus on and in general... I'm not sure which to go illustrious when the time comes. I've mastered both slash and white magic, and I have parry up to adept. So... It's just a matter of choosing which of my new ones to focus on. I'm thinking of focusing on Astral Magic for my next adept...What do you think?

In terms of Vina... I see, so she's not coming? I'll have to meet her some other time then. Maybe I'll make you introduce me to her. I'd be curious based on what I've heard so far. As for our party- is it about set up then? It might be good for me to know in advance what kind of people I'll be fighting alongside. The only one I know for sure is you, after all. Knowing your party can really help in battle. I think I learned that from our tunnel trip.

Thanks for the note for concept of 'Native American'. To be honest, it's been a complicated question to me for a while, and my family has never been able to settle it for some reason since we always look at America more based on the country, outside for auntie and grandma. And Grandma Machi just doesn't really think of anyplace as anyplace anyway. She just remains that she's of the Mapuche, that's it. Honestly, I think she really played a lot of influence on my skill choices. I was really wondering if I should look into more ways to communicate with spirits outside my goal of being able to purify those that have evil to them. Since grandma used to tell me she could tell the future, I kinda wanted to try myself. She used to say she did it through talking to spirits though, so I feel like my ability is a bit different so far. What do you think?

Oh well. I'm sure I'll figure something out. Either way, that's neither here or there. I'll definitely save my revive skill for our endeavor- but know it can only be used once during the trip. You guys will have to discuss with me beforehand who should have priority in being revived based on that, in case it gets to be more than one person at once. It's unlikely, I'm sure, but... Better to be safe than sorry.

Also... Why are you a hermit yourself? People often think I am one since I play a lot, but I actually spend a good amount of time outdoors and in general out of the house. I've always been prone to cabin fever though... and when I'm offline nowadays, half of what I'm doing is either studying or practicing my kendo. Or visiting my brother and dad for small day trips. Y'know, stuff like that.

Saying it out loud (or typing it)... I'm super boring. I should get more hobbies. If you think of any I should try, tell me, kay?

I can't think of much else to say for now, but I will say this: I don't think I could revive you offline even if I wanted to. So don't worry, online is the only way it was gonna happen anyway. My goal is to prolong or prevent death offline, not to reverse it!

-Solaria

 

Zelrius

Yes, I've heard stories about the plight of the Yladians, and then their subsequent mistreatment by the Humans. What happened at the Zalra was a tragedy in its own right, and my heart goes out to them, but that still doesn't change the fact that the Humans hate them for some reason, and Until I know that reason, I refuse to give them the benefit of the doubt - I refuse to believe 'they dindu nuffin'. They got a new home in Astorea anyway, so who cares? As for unable to supply life, Have you been there? There's life alright, just a lot more dangerous than it maybe was a few years ago.

Ah yes, the Esuilus, a place where I spend most of my time because the Human Kingdoms bore me, and I don't think the Caenii would like me all that much. I see that you got home safely from that little adventure though, which is good to hear to say the least. Still, you walked through the whole Esuilus when you were brand new to the game? Do tell give me more details on that.

Right, they might be more open to you directly since you share their traits and 'blood', but it might be extra confusing for them when they cant sense or detect your emotions and feelings, almost like you're a Human. I wonder if the Yladians use that as a way to tell 'Adventurers' apart from 'Locals'. And yes, your healing skills are amazing, I still thank you for your help during the siege, I was hanging by a thread until you came and healed.

I have enough MP, just not spread out. I have been really neglecting some of my Skills on the Field, though I think I am starting to get the hang of some new ones, which is actually quite interesting to say the least. My recommendation would be to Master all your Skills first so that you get a good grasp on which works best for you, and which one you think need a bit of extra umpf with an Awaken or Heroic Feat, you know? So, there's my input, hold off on that until you have a good grasp on build, and which ones need help and which ones don't. Alternatively, Skills that feel weak but do what they need to maybe don't need extra help, and it might be better to take a skill that is already strong in your opinion and give it a bit of an extra boost, yknow?

Vina might not be coming. It just depends on what Emil and I decide we need. As of right now though, with me as a Damage Dealer, you as a Hybrid, with plenty of Damage and healing capability, Emil as a Mage Main, and possibly someone like Alric tanking for us, that might be our party in its entirety, with maybe the names of people being switched around. I am hoping for atleast 4 people, but a maximum of 6. If we end up going with Six, I might ask Vina along just so we have someone who is purely focused on Healing, it just depends honestly.

Okay, we will certainly discuss, it will probably end up being our tank who gets priority, whoever that may be. And if we can bring Vina along, You two will both be top priority for Defense, and then it will be Emil and whoever our Tank is for the Endeavor. Still working out details, will keep you updated.

Simple; I enjoy playing Terrasphere more than I do doing other things. That's really all there is to it. I don't feel like I am anti-social, but I can play a video game and do things that even those sporty people can't do here, so all in all, a lot more fun.

Prolonging is just as painful as reversing it,
Zelrius.