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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2018-04-21 07:32 pm

(mini-event) THE COALITION OF REFUGEES

THE COALITION    
On the day of the council, there are markers tied with ribbons in the colors of both Olympia and Wyver that line the paths from the cities to the South Outpost, meant to guide anyone with an invitation to the first meeting of the Coalition of Refugees.


While during the previous festivities of the gala the Great Hall was sharply divided between Olympians and Wyverns, the differences between the factions are not so apparent now. Inside, the hall is decorated with a more subdued mix of the white and gold of Olympia and the red and black of Wyver. Banners, pennants, and bunting drape from the ceiling and wind around wooden pillars. To one side of the hall, there are tables set up with drinks and finger foods — refreshments for the guests, for after the opening speech. A raised platform has been set up at one end of the room, flanked by contingents of both the Royal Guards and the Knightryders standing at attention side by side, differentiated only by the make of their armor and the colors they wear.

Ashti, Shenya, and Heryn stand waiting for the arrival of their monarchs, pointedly ignoring each other; notably, Raysc, Shanrian's son and the leader of Mythi's Fangs, is conspicuously absent.
Staff members cluster to the side of the stage, waiting for the speech to begin. A whisper drifts over from a woman in one of the Olympian groups: Do you really think the Empress will try to negotiate for Nithor's skull?

The man she's speaking to shakes his head and scoffs, answering: Ha! Not a chance. She thinks it's too soon, who knows if this peace will last. Besides, there's no way she's willing to give up Ysevrai's heart.
A horn sounds, and the staff members subside, glancing around to see if anyone's overheard. A moment later, and Simwe and Shanrian make their appearance, walking together to the stage for their speech.

Aha… we have quite the gathering here, do we not? All of our heroes in one place… This may be an unprecedented meeting, but it seems as though it will be a productive one. Let us begin by thanking all of you for your contributions to our cities in recent times.

Since your arrival, you have weathered the plague that swept through our cities and aided us in finding its cure; you have withstood the scorn of those who were meant to shelter you turning against you, and helped us quell riots in the very hearts of our homes; you have been taken right off the streets and endured hardships too terrible to tell, and have proven heroes in bringing our people safely home. You have done much for us, and shown yourselves loyal beyond many who were born within our walls. We will allow your voices to go unheard no longer! Today—


Today, we will hear you. You have demonstrated both strength and valor in equal measures — it follows that you will be wise as well, and it is that wisdom that we wish to hear brought in council to our cities. You are gathered here to look beyond our history of violence and hostility, to see beyond the prejudices we hold. We hope that with your clearer sight, you'll keep in your hearts the betterment of both of our fair cities, rather than allow pettiness to hold sway and lift one over the other.

Those gathered here are deemed worthy by action and by the trust of your brethren: a council. Amongst yourselves, decide what matters most to you about your lives within the cities. Discuss what changes you wish to see, and how those changes should come about. Reach an agreement, put your motions to us, and should they be feasible, we will see what sort of effect your ideas will have. The two proposals with the most support among your fellows will be those we implement, so argue your reasoning most convincingly!

And remember, this is your chance to impress us. If your advice is sound, we will look to you again.

At this, both rulers fall silent, and withdraw to a balcony to oversee the proceedings. This is not their meeting, after all — this is something that only the refugees can determine the outcome of.
FINAL OOC NOTES    
Welcome to your first chance to have a voice in the NPC governments, Players! Your task is, as a group, to decide the two most important IC issues you would like to see Olympia and Wyver address, and then put forward a plan of action for how to improve whatever those problems are, which will then be implemented in May.

Since these are strictly Olympian and Wyvern issues, topics should still adhere to the Natha's policies of not revealing anything about the Storm or the Natha's existence, but beyond that, you're free to propose any topics you think should be addressed about your characters' way of life in the cities — after all, haven't the Orbiters sent you here to make a difference and improve life on El Nysa in their stead?
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[personal profile] dawnblushed 2018-04-30 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[That solemn look? It's replaced by a beaming smile when he speaks up.]

That's a great idea! I know I'd feel much safer traveling if you were looking out for the roads, Frederick.

[It's not just empty flattery, either. Yona is utterly sincere. To be fair, he did make a really good impression on her when they teamed up for a quest awhile back.]

I've gotten a lot better with the bow since we last worked together, and I know how to use a sword now, so I can help too! We made a pretty good team before.
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[personal profile] dawnblushed 2018-04-30 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ooh, food. Yum. She waves back to Cain, then plucks up something from the platter and pops it into her mouth, chewing and swallowing as she listens to him.]

Exactly. Traveling between the cities when other people weren't doing it painted a big target on a lot of us.

[She says this from personal experience.]

If it becomes more normalized, everyone wins.
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[personal profile] dawnblushed 2018-04-30 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually...

[Speaking of doing something about the rowdier sorts...]

I imagine some of them are probably using the fact that people don't travel much between the cities to their advantage. If they know how to rough it, they can hide out where people aren't patrolling.

Establishing travel routes and setting up patrols might help solve that problem, too.
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[personal profile] dawnblushed 2018-04-30 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Olympia could patrol the routes north of this outpost, and Wyver could patrol the routes south of this outpost. Either that or the Guard and the Knightryders could work together to patrol them on both sides so that a single patrol doesn't only have officials from one city in it.

[That might alleviate some of the problems people from Wyver might face traveling in Olympian territory, and vice versa - with members from both factions patrolling, neither side could get away with treating the other side's travelers badly.]

We could help with the patrols too, maybe, if they want more neutral people involved as well.
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[personal profile] dawnblushed 2018-04-30 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd hope so, but...

[The natives' opinions might not change that quickly. Then again, the people who were invited to this meeting are "heroes" - so that might help grease the wheels a little.]

I think it's something we won't know the details of until we try it. There are a lot of variables.
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[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-04-30 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] gekkajuu 2018-04-30 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hey, Atsushi wasn't that into the Temples at first, either. It's kind of weird to see people worship a "goddess" when you know it's a space station. (Nobody needs memes to become reality, okay?) But Voss seems like a nice man, and the Temples do good work! Atsushi has warmed to them a little.]

It would take a lot of organizing, but I'm sure it wouldn't be impossible...

[Atsushi definitely applauds the effort. He's just too busy with his job and everything else to do much but donate and spread the word, probably - and maybe volunteer once a week.]

I don't know how useful I'd be, but I'd like to contribute what I can!
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[personal profile] pebblestone 2018-04-30 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Frederick is not a man easily moved by flattery, but it's difficult not to feel a small pinch of pride when a beautiful young lady says as much while a bright smile on her face.

For a brief moment, he's reminded of Lissa, and feels a small pang of homesickness. It's pushed away quick, replaced by his usual even smile. ]


Is that so? You'll have to show me what you can do then, when this is over.

[ This too is genuine; he truly is curious to see how much Yona's improved. ]
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[personal profile] gekkajuu 2018-04-30 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I... don't think it's that bad...

[Wow, it's not like Atsushi is proposing to do this in the jungle!]

It would help to have some tents, though - just in case it starts to rain.

We could even have a barbecue, if the weather gets nice enough!
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[personal profile] winecasks 2018-04-30 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
For the wine.
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[personal profile] milesedgelord 2018-04-30 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
How are cross-country sex parties going to solve anything?
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[personal profile] beatupgrass 2018-04-30 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Look nobody is prepared for me. I have come to accept this as an annoying fact of the universe.

[He is an outlier and should not be counted, and, for the most part, he's irritated but accepting.] But a lot of the people here seem to think I come from a planet full of chatty furballs and I don't know whether I should be impressed by their imaginations or insulted that's a thing that can happen in universes that ain't mine.
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[personal profile] motivation 2018-04-30 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
It better be. ( comes the prompt reply, before she shrugs and lifts her glass for the toast. though— ) Genius is pushing it a bit.
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[personal profile] ettersberg 2018-04-30 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
( it's a nice smile and a nice handshake, though nightingale is not in a habit of letting himself notice these things— or at least not in the habit of letting himself linger on noticing, when he does. his nod in response is business-like. )

I'm here in an unofficial capacity. ( that bears clarifying, he figures. he isn't wearing black or the guard's pin. but he's here. if he can help in some way, that's worth his time and effort, even if he can't quite bring himself to exert that effort inside where deals may be made concerning everyone's future. )
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[personal profile] crimsondawn 2018-04-30 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hiryuu can't say he's truly opposed to either suggestion that Mephisto has put forth. Still, he does wonder about the logistics.]

Do you have some sort of plan in mind for ensuring the extremists you've mentioned do not use either of these proposals to gain some sort of upper hand for themselves? A new business would make a good front for nefarious plotting, and whatever research comes about from cooperation may very well fall into the hands of someone with ill intent.

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