by AHSCA » Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:35 pm
by The Selkie » Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:57 pm
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Cartoonia » Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:14 pm
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by Sky Reavers » Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:49 am
by Astares Amauricanum » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:47 pm
by AHSCA » Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:10 pm
The Selkie wrote:Nia Gwyalen, of Cefnffordd Descent.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
Sky Reavers wrote:Aurora, Near Port Aurora
With some effort, Liam Graham pushed himself to the surface, and saw VTOL flying away to the mission. After bidding it a silent goodbye, he started swimming to the shore. With no storm, it was easier to do so. Liam was a rather good swimmer, or at least he thought, that he is, so he just stroked to the shore in a relaxed pace. "From Ashes To New - Forgotten" played in his head for some reason, until he thought about "Sabaton - Bismark". Eventually, despite being tired and stung by jellyfishes several times, he came close to something, which appears to be a beach resort. A few minutes, and he is coming out of the water, catching lots of surprised glances from the people on the crowded beach. Liam is slightly tired from the swim, but fire in his eyes indicated, that he was ready to enjoy the hell out of whatever Aurora has to offer and even more!
This is the first island, and he plans to visit them all.
Astares Amauricanum wrote:As I straighten my back and get off the rail, I adjust my green cap over my head. Unlike last year, this year, I chose to go in military clothing. A digitalized combat shirt in jungle camouflage, as it was issued to us in the Malditas, with the patches of the Malditas Reserve Companies and the 31st Mekaniser Jegar on the left, with the Astarian flag on the right. A pair of digitalized camouflage combat pants, and a pair of combat boots.
In the back of my pants, a concealed Masada 27 pistol with two additional mags, and a knife. And to top it all off, two large military bagpacks.
So, as the ferry finally gets in port, I get out and line for the customs, my passport in hand.
Wait just a little more my dearies, Joel is here... I think with a beaming smile as I wait for my turn.
by The Selkie » Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:02 pm
AHSCA wrote:Port Aya, Hoshino Island
When ships pulled into port and passengers disembarked, it would be pretty easy to find their place to go for customs inspection, given Officers would shout "Welcome, please line up here for inspection!"
It was a quick search of belongings, making sure nothing that might be harmful to the UIS delicate ecosystem, though some joked whatever could possibly harm the place would likely wash away in a week or two anyway. The Officers also took a look at their vaccine cards and marked two colored stamps on their passports and with a smile handed them back "Welcome to Hoshino, please enjoy your visit with us and enjoy the festival. One more thing, we are now asking all visitors to please sign a visitor's pledge. Be mindful of the weather and do enjoy yourselves." She waved them along to go on in. Upon leaving the little customs area the whole port town of Aya awaited visitors. Much like it's neighboring port cities, it was quite a sprawl but with buildings rather condensed and maybe just a bit vulnerable but plenty of people, natives and tourists alike were already gathered. Shops and restaurants were bustling, calling out specials and deals. The great statue that stood at the center of the town honored the nation's "founders" The former Chief (or Viceroy) Masako and his wife Aya. A placard read, Our brave leaders put their very lives on the line to establish a new nation in the wake of violence. We honor the husband and wife who put it all to let the children be free.
Masako 1986- ?
Aya 1987 - 2008
Like every festival any number of flowers, trinkets and gifts were at the base of the statue including little figures of the Goddesses. Wishes, prayer cards, trinkets so on and so forth. From the same area, one could see Tabby's Point, a small mountain, not a difficult or rugged one, but high enough to stand out and catch the eyes of any wandering adventure. A wood post that gave directions to other villages North was Tabby's Point Trailhead, 5 Kilometers, Kochi, 12 Kilometers, Aya, 22 Kilometers. South of course was the harbor where they just entered, west was beachfront, east was Shoal Caves Beachfront.
Those that arrived by seaplane had to go through a few more legal hoops but otherwise, same process as those who arrived by sea.
Port Aurora
Same process as though that arrived in Hoshino, a quick check of personal belongings a request to sign the pledge and a thank you. Aurora quite a bustling place as the nation's capital and center of commerce and business. Similar a sign that pointed off to various villages and the distance towards them. Similarly there was a statue to honor the former Duchess Shino with a similar message, minus the dates of birth and death as the former Duchess was still living. Some women still roamed the streets to lure foolish tourists in who didn't listen to the warning about not engaging with streetwalkers.
More wholesome side of things had families with young children or teens enjoying their festival time together. Some admired tourists coming in, others paid no interest or mind some had disdain but they wouldn't let you know it. A real portrait of a life for islander was unfolding here before your very eyes.
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I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Cartoonia » Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:10 pm
AHSCA wrote:
The Fairy Tail was guided into port the people greeted inspected and sent along their way just as quickly. Little did they probably know. word got out a certain reporter was ready to do a write up on the festival this year and given everything that happened over the last few months, right now AHSCA could probably use some good publicity. So who to greet them was a reporter from AHSCA's own state press and UNICIM office to greet them, Amiru Yoshimoto, long black hair, dressed in a purple yukata tied by a crimson sash, moth prints and a matching hair ornament. Why moths? Well why not? They're drawn to light and what a better thing to a journalist than to be drawn to light and truth. "Good daaay" She greeted them setting off a a party popper as if they were VIPs but well hopefully they could make a strong first impression and hopefully she could be a bit of a liaison, interpreter if they needed guide just a nice spring board for information. "Mister Alphonse Elric and Miss I presume and Miss Yukari Akiyama what a pleasure. My name is Miss Yoshimoto" She handed a card to each of them, "I'm from the Office of Information and Culture. We heard a major press outlet in your country was interested in our festival and were hoping we might be of some service to you."
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by Sky Reavers » Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:40 am
AHSCA wrote:
Of all the things Patrol Officers had grown used to, this wasn't one of them, someone swimming in? What the? Well hopefully he was okay, two police officers approached "Uh good day" One bid him with a sort of smile that was sincere but also is this guy crazy? We took a notice that you literally swam in. Must say that's quite an entrance and way to come in. Are you okay? Hopefully no serious incidents happened?"
Their radio was usual chatter, no mayday calls or reports of distress. The second officer took out her notepad to write down some details. "Welcome to Aurora" She said still looking down and writing. "Here for the festival?"
by Astares Amauricanum » Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:34 pm
by AHSCA » Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:43 pm
The Selkie wrote:Nia Gwyalen, of Cefnffordd Descent.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
After customs, we were in Port Aya itself - a pretty city, reminded me a bit of the Archipelago. Aunt Blodwen had smiled at the oath we had to sign, and now was the time to...
"You are wondering why I smiled when I signed the oath.", the older Spiorad asked in Tafod, the language of the Spiorad. I nodded. "Because I find it ridiculous. After all, it tries to bind us by my conscience to be mindful of my environment. It holds little legal binding, but it is a pretty sentiment, have to give them credit for that... though, back in the day, if I would not have come here to be respectful of my rights and duties as guest, this whole city would already be burning."
"Back in Ribín Gorm's Days?", I asked with a small smile.
"Among others.", Blodwen said with a smile of her own, though hers was sadder. "Though most particularly Lyra Cróimiam and of the Ciardhubh-Banner. Stories for the campfire tonight."
I nodded and looked at the plaque.
"Those I can respect.", my Aunt said and indicated towards the plaque and the statue. "Not because of the nation or something, but because they risked their lives and everything for a better future for their people. Not many do that out of that reason... though, at some point, no one will admit to being a little shithead."
I giggled, then turned away. "Well, let's get going then! Before weather catches us!"
"Towards Kochi, then.", Blodwen said and we started from the wooden sign. 12 Kilometers? With the Younger Militia, we trained marching, 5 kilometers per hour. With breaks, we'd be there in three hours.
Celina Riar of the Tribe of Monaghan.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
I had signed the pledge, too, and while my bemusement was limited, I did promise myself to stick to it. Mam had signed, too.
We were researchers, not miners.
Regardless of that, our bags in hand, we went ahead, into Aya's crowd, bustling with locals and tourists alike and while one could think the city to be a sprawling metropolis, I am a student of the Iris, near Fortham, which had a pretty similar feel to it.
For my Mam... she might compare it to Leuda.
Regardless of that, in front of the statue, we made a short break to orient ourselves and to find out hotel... which was, too, easier said then done. Mainly because, well... we didn't book one.
So, having heard of the kindness of the people around here, Mam and I resolved to approach the next temple for a place to stay. As long as it was not too demanding, we would be eager workers the likes of which they hadn't seen. We were both capable and strong women and we could work.
With a smile, we turned towards the nearest shrine.
How someone could start diplomatic troubles with these people was beyond either of us.
Siana Gualla of the Tribe of Cork.
Port Aurora, Aurora.
Customs was easily handled and the chicken scratch I gave under the pledge was more for my own amusement then anything else. I was not here to pillage and plunder, after all.
I did wonder, though, what would happen if my class of Ensigns would descent upon this city. They would be the politest pillagers every, that was true, and they would pay for everything, but four dozen SDF-Navy Ensigns... we could be handful, especially if one was not a person who's authority we respected or were told to respect.
Then again, we would rock up in a guided missile cruiser, seeing that the only way to bringing everyone here was a friendly port call, and the Gods alone knew, how the local powers would react. I mean, the breakup between Princess Aurelia and her girlfriend and the further diplomatic circumstances were no secret, as was, that a Kyrenaian Carrier Battlegroup, CG5, officially on anti-piracy patrol, was nearby. It made some people nervous.
The argument, that Razia-Sultana was not Kian-Sultan did little to alleviate my Dad's concerns. Razia-Sultana had her ways of striking back without striking.
Regardless of that, Aurora was a bustling city. It did not have the military presence of Wembury, the industrial backbone of Silverport or Ironcastle or the grandness of governmental pomp and circumstance of Fortham, but it had it's own, unique charme.
I found it to be warm. Maybe I'd shed the blouse, go about in swimsuit, shorts and jacket (it was rainproof, the blouse was not). Anyway - the statue of the Duchess Shino served as a good orientation, mainly because it was also the entranceway to the more wholesome, family-oriented theme park version of the UIS and the nitty and gritty parts of town, from what I had understood in that travelling guide.
I think I even saw one or two offerers of 'Additional Services'.
Naturally, my inn was the Kitan, but my interest was not the theme park version. I turned into the appropriate direction and walked, nodding to people, who looked at me with interest or admiration and even at those, who showed disdain.
I would be an officer of the SDF-Navy. Even when attacked, we would retaliate politely. And if not attacked, we would leave the other alone as long as they left us alone.
Some time later, I was at the door.
Cartoonia wrote:Both of them smiled. This was certainly a surprise to be greeted in a way as if they were celebrities or officials, but it would also seem that Miss Yoshimoto knew their names. Alphonse wasn’t sure if it was a visa thing in one of their departments, but it would seem that news does go far, especially since the Gallagher Herald is an international paper.
“I guess news does go around, doesn't it?” Alphonse replies, Yukari nodding and starting to take pictures surrounding her. “Hello, Miss Yoshimoto. Yes, Alphonse Elric, and Ms. Yukari Akiyama. We are from one of the many news outlets from Cartoonia, The Gallagher Herald. We are pleased to meet you and we are very interested in this festival, given that many Cartoonians choose to vacation here during the last few weeks of summer, which I believe coincides with this festival. We plan on hopping to each island during our stay, talk to locals about the festival, and hopefully by the end, we can learn a little more about this tradition. Any help and services you may provide will be much appreciated”. Alphonse reaches out in a handshake, and Yukari waves hello.
Sky Reavers wrote:Hitchiker Liam just stood there, squeezed waster out of his dreadlocks, smiled and looked at the cops. He greeted them -"Yo! Nice to see ya' too, dudes! Yep, I did swim to your fine resort... Okay, not exactly all the way. My friends gave me a ride on their VTOL, while they headed elsewhere. At some point, we went separate ways, and so I jumped off. So there ain't no incidents. I am alright, feelin' awesome. Sure, some jellyfishes stung me, but that's ok. It was a hell of an enterance indeed. And did ya' just say festival?! Oh, now that's a jackpot. Swam here lookin' for copper, and found some nice silver if not gold!
Liam finished squeezing his dreadlocks and continued. -"Since we are talkin', I wonder, if there are things I should be aware of? And what are they? Maybe I'll have some epic story to tell to mah' friends and parents back home! Hope ya' doin' fine too, officer! If ya' need help, just ask! I got some nice muscles here."-Liam Graham felt adventurous and wanted to get into a story, worthy of being told in bars and family.
Astares Amauricanum wrote:"Thank you very much, enjoy the festival too." I reply to the customs officer with a smile and a nod as they hand me back my passport and belongings.
Now out of the customs area, I start to walk in the direction of Sunplena's shop. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to surprise her? I think with a dreamy smile.
A, being in love all over again... What a wonderful feeling.
by The Selkie » Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:17 am
AHSCA wrote:[...]
Port Aya - Hoshino to Kochi
The road to Kochi it was then, the road was easy enough to follow, early enough in the day that they'd make it before dark if they kept up a steady pace and all and the weather here was great today compared to nearby Corona and neighboring Stillestando so it'd be a great day for a walk. The walk would take them along a relatively smooth trail, occasionally passing through the wilderness of jungle land but it was still well marked and a decent road, considering it was an artery for many smaller villages to the port capital, it had to be. Though Hoshino is dotted with minor hills and peaks the terrain is still incredibly easy to circumnavigate.
In Kochi village, it was a small little agriculture village, a handful of huts, rice paddies, and a few buildings that made up the village square with the statue of the great Goddesses in the middle, a bit proactive with the Dark Goddess Homukami holding Madokami even. People gathered to pay their homage. Today three of it's residents, teens Hina Miki, daughter of a farmer father, and sailor mother, a girl who once had gone oversees to the Freelands herself a few years ago, with her mother but was home this year, she just got over an illness, not super serious but serious enough it meant traveling was out of the question. But her parents had gone, they said they'd be glad to cancel and stay but it was a good payday that even Hina insisted she and her father should take it up. Crops were harvested so most of the work here was done but with such a good year it was good time to expand on the farm, not just rice but maybe a little more livestock. This year was good, but next year could be bad, it could be good, it could be average but any farmer worth their weight doesn't put all their eggs in one basket - uh if you'll exucse the pun.
Hina was making last minute preps, adjusting her dark hair she tied back in a single braid, adding a hair ornament which was small dried palmtree leaves strung up together, like a little tiara and a flower, dressed in the cutest kimono ever, she was adorable! She looked like a doll one might collect from here even. Her parents were away this year but at least her two friends were going to spend the festival with her, Ryoka Tachibana, if she seemed familiar to some, she looked a lot like her older sister, Yoshi, whom was Marcella's handmaiden dressed in a pink kimono, and another sister, Yuriko Miki, sister of Knight Sayaka Miki, one of the closest Knights to Marcella besides Lady Asuna. Their own sisters were on Aurora but they wouldn't leave their best friend high and dry this year spending any planned travel money on new kimonos for them, color coordinated, Hina in yellow, (her favorite color) Ryoka in pink and Yuriko in blue. They wouldn't take no for an answer, maybe later they could go down to Port Aya, not like it was too far and expensive for them.
"Hina, you ready!?" Ryoka peaked into Hina's family hut to check on her
"Almost, making final touches." Hina admitted also trying to clean her glasses off.
"Well shake a leg, girl, we can get to enjoy with the other villagers before dark!" She giggled retreating outside yet again.
Ryoka and Yuriko sat back just waiting on Hina
"Think it'll rain tonight?"
"Oh it might, weather said scattered thunderstorms. Plus I have to imagine the Dark One is getting restless after a year of The Light One keeping all the hurricanes away."
"Geez just jinx us further why don't you?"
"Hey as mother says, it's just inevitable the dark will return when there's too much light and vice versa." It also so happened Ryoka's mom was this villages' High Priestess, or matron if you will. "Well maybe we'll get a few wayward tourists up this way too."
"Why would any tourists trek all the way up here? I mean really, Port Aya has more amenities for visitors than Kochi does."
"The port is always packed this time of year, we did the same when we saw our sisters last year, went out of Aurora and all the way up to Hanazawa in the North. Good to beat the crowds every so often."
"Guess if the papers say is right, tourism hasn't nosed dive after the Duchess' antics you could be right. Speaking of, Yoshi spill any good stuff?"
"Ah she never tells me anything, always Ryo, you're my sister and I love you, but I cannot betray Her Highness's confidence."
"Seems a certain princess did that already."
"Oh my..." They giggled "Not sure it was that bad but I guess it does feel pretty cold when someone you dated and loved says you may be a bit stupid for the most important job here."
"Cold as when we were in Hanazawa even"
Hina finally emerged "Ah finally ready. Sorry, I had hard time finding my cleaning cloth. Like a dummy, I took off my glasses first and then looked for it."
"Ahah, Hina what will we do with you? Well come on, we should go pray first." Off the trio went a day together and maybe with a few new friend soon enough.
Port Aya - Hoshino
Port Aya like all the major ports had its Grand Temple situated here and was the best place to go for toursists looking for room and board without the added expense of an inn and if the hassle of finding an open inn when many are filled up between the tourists and locals alike. Standing at the doors of the temple like she did every year was Matron Shiki Moru, a youthful woman whom has proudly served at this temple since she as a young child. "Welcome friends." She always welcomed anyone, whether they came to stay, or visit "Travelers from afar I take it? I hope you'll enjoy the festivities here this week"
From behind her also peeked out little Kaori again as she kept wandering the grounds of the temple, not ready to commit to the idea of island hopping just yet.
Port Aurora
Greeting at the Kitan early today was the Manager herself, Miss Tsubasa Kinoshita, the fox eared woman of an uncertain age given she was herself a The Selkie. Tsubaki is Spiorad Ainmhithe a small group among the population of the Free Lands, mostly concentrated in the Great Woods Area. But that was many centuries ago, AHSCA had been her home for quite some time now, though she wondered if any of her kinsmen ever came down here, she couldn't tell unless asked given Animalpolis had similar looking people but the vast majority (save for a handful) were mere mortal folks so unless she asked she never knew. Well today the person who came in was ordinary but that's fine with a polite smile she greeted her, "Welcome to the Kitan. Do you have a reservation or looking for an opening?" They did have a few open spots, last minute cancellations and that. "Or you simply looking to partake in our baths or fine dining today?" Usually no reservation was needed to enjoy the quality hot baths or fine eatery, but with the ebbs and flow of crowds it could be the difference between waiting and getting right in."
[...]
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Astares Amauricanum » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:56 am
by Cartoonia » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:52 pm
AHSCA wrote:Cartoonia wrote:Both of them smiled. This was certainly a surprise to be greeted in a way as if they were celebrities or officials, but it would also seem that Miss Yoshimoto knew their names. Alphonse wasn’t sure if it was a visa thing in one of their departments, but it would seem that news does go far, especially since the Gallagher Herald is an international paper.
“I guess news does go around, doesn't it?” Alphonse replies, Yukari nodding and starting to take pictures surrounding her. “Hello, Miss Yoshimoto. Yes, Alphonse Elric, and Ms. Yukari Akiyama. We are from one of the many news outlets from Cartoonia, The Gallagher Herald. We are pleased to meet you and we are very interested in this festival, given that many Cartoonians choose to vacation here during the last few weeks of summer, which I believe coincides with this festival. We plan on hopping to each island during our stay, talk to locals about the festival, and hopefully by the end, we can learn a little more about this tradition. Any help and services you may provide will be much appreciated”. Alphonse reaches out in a handshake, and Yukari waves hello.
"Lovely. I'd be super thrilled to help you out on that, getting you aboard the ferries, helping with locals. Helping you with customs and interpreting as needed too. Meantime, I'm sure you'd like a place to stay, how about a room at the Kitan to start you out? I can also answer any questions you'd like both for your trip here and well for your aticle. I may be a journalist but I still have my own insight to offer, but only if you want" She smiled as she offered to guide them to where they wanted.
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by AHSCA » Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:03 pm
The Selkie wrote:Nia Gwyalen, of Cefnffordd Descent.
Kochi, Hoshino.
It took around two and a half hours from Port Aya to Kochi.
We rounded the bend and suddenly, I felt Aunt Blodwen's hand on my chest, stopping me in my tracks. She grinned at the village entrance, then at me.
"You know, what I call this?", she asked in Tafod and indicated to the village, "When I was younger, this was my wet dream... an unprotected, unprepared, little village of innocent farmers... we'd break through the trees in the dead of night and within the hour, it would be alight..."
"And it is this, what they feared, that the Kyrenaians would do.", I said and began walking towards the village entrance.
"No, they wouldn't. Kyrenaian soldiers were never raiders.", Aunt Blodwen explained, "At least since the days of Ellaha Alsaalihin... which is ironic, seeing that she was a Lasite Lass... anyway, the Kyrenaians would most likely call this a target rich environment and just leave this place alone. No military value, unlike Aya, for example."
I nodded, it made sense.
We continued down the path and entered the village. There was a statue of the Goddesses in the center, one, where the dark one held the light one. For the locals, it might be provocative, but for me, it was a pretty statue, not unlike the statue of Rhiannon and Gavida in Chorn.
The villagers were paying their homages to the statues, a move, which we joined, though, granted, in the Selkie-Way of lowering our heads to the images of the Goddesses. Aunt Blodwen pulled out two incense sticks from her pocket an lit them, sticking them in an appropriate place, then bowed again.
And that was it.
"So...", I said, "...this is Kochi."
Celina Riar of the Tribe of Monaghan.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
We were greeted at the temple gates by a youthful looking woman in priestly garb, a little girl peeking out behind her. I smiled at the little lass as Mam spoke for the two of us.
"Greetings, Madame.", she spoke, "We indeed came from afar, from the Lands the Selkie call their home, to seek the treasures of knowledge and wisdom about this land, its peoples and their history." She let a beat pass, then bowed. "If it is to the liking of the Head of this Temple, we would like to ask for a roof to stay under - it should not be to your disadvantage."
I followed her move of bowing.
Siana Gualla of the Tribe of Cork.
Port Aurora, Aurora.
The innkeeper was a woman with animal ears on her head - and, as I had read up on the Kitan, I knew her to be a Spiorad. I lowered my head respectfully.
In Selkie, I told her: "Greetings, Milady Tsubaki, and well met. I have a reservation under the name of Siana Gualla of the Tribe of Cork, and if it is not too much trouble, I would love to take you up on the offer for a bath."
I rose again and smiled slightly, hoping, that she understood a word of what I had said.
Then I placed my passport onto the table, my SDF-Navy ID-Card next to it, and a credit card as well. There was more then enough coverage on the latter and the rest would make it undeniably clear, that I was, indeed, Siana Gualla.
Astares Amauricanum wrote:Joel Miller
Kino, Corona
"Thanks." I reply to the two priestesses. "Indeed, speaking with your Matron has been very enlightening. I'll try to swing by the Temple to say hello." I add with a smile.
"So, what are you picking up?" I ask them.
Cartoonia wrote:From what he has spoken with other people, Alphonse has heard of the Kitan, one of the most sought out inns on Aurora Island. What they have heard, it was like many of the upscale hotels of Cartoonia, but more humble and more relaxing. And after a long travel from Cartoonia, it would be nice to but their bags down.
“That would be lovely thank you, we would liek to place our bags somewhere. Please lead the way to the Kitan, and allow me to ask a few questions about the festival”.
by The Selkie » Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:32 pm
AHSCA wrote:Kochi - Hoshino Island
As the visitors paid their own respects with incense sticks the aroma caught the attention of Ryoka whom was standing with her two friends in prayer and meditation "Mmm smell that?" She asked
"Hey," Hina objected, "I'll have you know I took a bath this morning." She pouted a bit
"No," She motioned her head over to see the newly arrived visitors and hearing This is Kochi they all smiled as Ryoka broke the ice "You're certainly right! Welcome to our little village of Kochi."
"Those incense you placed," Hina commented, "They smell nice, what kind are they? And thanks for showing some reverence to our Goddesses, that's very nice of you."
"Yeah, welcome," Yuriko nodded "what brings you fine folks up to a little farm village like this one? Most tourists stay in Port Aya. But it's refreshing to see some up this way."
Port Aya - Hoshino - At the Great Temple
Matron Moru smiled and nodded "If a place is what you need, we shall provide. Let me think a moment...Yes I have a good little place for the two of you. If you'll follow me, I'll be glad to show you a place to deposit your belongings. I assure all valuables will be well kept here, on my honor as the Matron of this Temple." She urged them to follow her beyond the lobby which is where most would gather to admire the statue of the Goddess, talk with the Priestess working about or socialize in general, into the living quarters of those who lived and worked on the grounds, the full timers. Through a series of halls and passageways where other young ladies weaved past them she lead them to a large wood door. "This is my quarters but I'm happy to lend it out for the festival."
"Matron?" Kaori was ready to question
"Not to worry, little one, I have arrangements with your own mother to let me stay with you two. That is if you would not mind as well." She patted the little girl's head. Kaori smiled and shook her head as a "No I don't mind"
"If the room is to your liking then, you are welcome to stay here. If you need something else, I'll be willing to help any way I can. Other than that, many of my young ladies and myself were preparing to have a meal together if you'd like to join us."
Port Aurora
"Lovely, welcome to the Kitan, Miss Gullad. I shall have your things sent to your room and I can have you escorted to our lovely baths. You're just in time a room opened up with a couple of guests in. Unless you rather have a solitary experience than you can always wait. In the meantime, Natsume."
Emerging from behind a curtain to a little office was another young fox lady, Natsume, "Yes ma'am?"
"Miss Gullad is in room 310, take her belongings up?"
"You got it!"
"Oh is Ren back from seeing the guests to B6?"
"Not yet, ma'am."
"No matter, I'll see her to B4 myself if she desires."
"Yes ma'am!"
[...]
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Cartoonia » Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:54 pm
AHSCA wrote:Cartoonia wrote:From what he has spoken with other people, Alphonse has heard of the Kitan, one of the most sought out inns on Aurora Island. What they have heard, it was like many of the upscale hotels of Cartoonia, but more humble and more relaxing. And after a long travel from Cartoonia, it would be nice to but their bags down.
“That would be lovely thank you, we would liek to place our bags somewhere. Please lead the way to the Kitan, and allow me to ask a few questions about the festival”.
"I'd be so glad to answer for you, over tea though so I'll get you folks set up and then treat you and answer anything you like. Exciting, I'm usually the interviewer rather than interviewee" she giggled "Well come come." A short walk to the Kitan first she helped them get checked in to a room to stay "Yes, we do have an opening." The girl Ren said, having taken over desk duties while manager was out.
"Great, if you'll get their things to their room, I would like to take them next door to treat them"
"Certainly madam."
A quick walk over and being sat down. "Black tea for me, thank you."
"Right away." Their waitress said
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by AHSCA » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:37 pm
Cartoonia wrote:“Oh, I’ll have some milk tea please,” Alphonse says to the waitress.
“Make mine green tea please,” Yukari replies. They both sit down, eased with the speed and excellent service that is the staff of the Kitan. They all sat down at one of the tables, The restaurant filling up as the day continues, with Yukari taking pictures of the restaurant, and having previously taking pictures of the inn lobby.
“Ok, Miss Yoshimoto.The first question I would like to ask you would seem pretty obvious. What IS the Festival of Holy Light, and what is the history behind it?”
The Selkie wrote:Nia Gwyalen, of Cefnffordd Descent.
Kochi, Hoshino.
We both bowed lightly, Aunt Blodwen taking over the explanation: "Where we come from, it is customary to honour local deities and spirits in the way we do, so it is appropriate to as well honour the Goddesses of this land.", she told the three, "The incense sticks are sticks of Great Woods Oak branches drowned in resin from a pine. They are used as incense since time immemorable."
"We're on a little hiking trip.", I added, Aunt Blodwen nodding. "Do you know if the local inn has a room free for the two of us?"
Celina Riar of the Tribe of Monaghan.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
"Please, that is not necessary.", Mam said as the local Priestess or High Priestess (actually, within our systems, what would be her designation?) offered us her own quarters. "We just need a place to store our stuff and to sleep, not more, mainly because we will be travelling and recording anyway."
"Mam is right, Milady Matron.", I said, "Besides, I would hate to impose not only on this temple's hospitality, but also someone else's." I nodded in Kaori's direction. "Though a meal does sound nice..."
"I agree.", Mam confirmed and smiled, "How about this - we all get something to eat and then we discuss the rooming situation?"
I nodded.
Siana Gualla of the Tribe of Cork.
Port Aurora, Aurora.
"Thank you, Ma'am.", I said and bowed my head, but kept my hands on my bags, "I'll take the bath with the other people." How bad could it be? were famous last words, so I did not say them. Besides, the sooner I got into hot water, the better for my tense muscles. Motioning to the fox girl, Natsume, I asked her to "Lead the way, please."
Once my stuff was deposited, I asked Natsume to lead me to the baths.
Room 310 would only be the room, where I slept, nothing too concerning, besides, I was curious as to how bathing around here worked. Especially once unknown people were involved.
Then again, an unknown person was a friend you did not know yet, so - let's see, what the baths had in store!
And Natsume got a little tip in the form of a silver coin, a Gil.
by Cartoonia » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:49 pm
AHSCA wrote:Cartoonia wrote:“Oh, I’ll have some milk tea please,” Alphonse says to the waitress.
“Make mine green tea please,” Yukari replies. They both sit down, eased with the speed and excellent service that is the staff of the Kitan. They all sat down at one of the tables, The restaurant filling up as the day continues, with Yukari taking pictures of the restaurant, and having previously taking pictures of the inn lobby.
“Ok, Miss Yoshimoto.The first question I would like to ask you would seem pretty obvious. What IS the Festival of Holy Light, and what is the history behind it?”
The waitress jotted down all orders, "Certainly, Black tea, Milk Tea and Green tea. I'll have those right out for you." She quickly went along to do so as Mr. Elric began his questioning.
"Ah excellent start. The festival is a centuries old tradition, it goes back to probably as long as we've been around as a people in these little islands of ours, with some variations over time of course. It's represents a few things, one is a tribute to our Goddesses of Madokamisim. If you need more on that, I'd more suggest hitting up the Temple. Anyway, there are many Paganistic religions that usually demand some kind of blood sacrifice of life, surprisingly Madokamisim isn't one of them, so we celebrate. We celebrate the harvests of rice, cocoa, fruits and other land based crops, the harvests of fish and marine life for consumption. We pray and give thanks and show jubilee for our blessings. The festival is also is about the change of seasons. A tropical climate like our own doesn't see a wide variety in seasons like your temperate climates would, so in the olden days, the passage of time was marked by the change of the winds. We'll be entering our monsoonal season soon, the winds have shifted that the bigger storms like hurricanes stay away but the heavy rains come with it. Of course now we use the Gregorian Calendar like everyone else."
Their cups of tea arrived for them. "Now would you like anything to eat or will it just be tea today?"
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by Astares Amauricanum » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:58 pm
by The Selkie » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:09 am
AHSCA wrote:[...]
Kochi Village
"oooh seeing the countryside huh? You're sure to have fun that way." Ryoka nodded. "And if it's an Inn you need, just off to your left here is Kochi's Traveler's Inn. I'm sure Lady Matsumae can find a room for you."
"I would think so, usually only those stopping over before making all the way to Port Aya are going to stay and I'm betting most have hit the road already." Hina agreed. "Miss Matsumae is very nice and runs it with her two granddaughters."
Port Aya
" There's no imposition truly, but if you'd like, we do ask those who stay with us to do a little light work for us. It'd be nothing too big, I assure you. Yes, please do join us for some lunch. If you're in the mood for some shellfish, crab and lobster, rice, fresh fruits, or simple trout."
Kaori held up Georgie and spoke as the puppet, "Matron is always wanting to help people so really you should do so." She continued in her own voice "And my mama will be joining the Priestess as well. She just completed her training to become full time. My best friend Plutona is waiting for us as well. And well, you can help me practice my talking. I'm getting much better at it."
"Well it seems my young Kaori here has already taken a liking to you folks. And she does like having interesting people to talk to."
Port Aurora
First was first Natsume showed the room, a cozy little spot, a window view, bed and little desk. "Lantern on the desk for your nighttime needs, water closet right there and your bed here. Well then, it's all set" Natsume patted her on the shoulder to follow her. "C'mon and follow me along, I'll get you all nice and set up." Back down stairs to the baths she guided her into the little change room that separated the hall and actual bath. "You can change and store your clothes here. Towels are here for you as well. If you be needing anything else, just ask, we staff members are always here to help ya! And if you see a cute little pink fox about yay high" she said holding her hand at about her own waist "Her name's Ren and tell her Natsume's looking for her. Thanks a bundle for the tip, yer awesome!"
Assuring she was settled in and good Natsume attended to her other duties. The bath itself was spacious and as mentioned it had a couple of others in already, a couple of young ladies from the island, up north "Ooh company! Welcome, good afternoon." Haruka said coming off the side with a bit of a splash the other girl with her, Kanata had to remind her, "Haru, don't splash it's impolite."
"oh sorry." It'd be a bit easier to see the two women through the steam up close. "But a bath with company is so much funner than without."
"You're like a little kid sometimes but I guess that's what makes you, you."
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Mervay » Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:37 am
by AHSCA » Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:23 pm
Cartoonia wrote:“Very interesting” Alphonse replies, as he writes down everything being said. A tradition going back to what might possibly since ancient times, which is a feat of amazement since many traditions from Cartoonia are mostly from the late 19th century. Harvest times, the changing of seasons, tributes to their god, which is something he might look into later, it sounds something out of medieval times, and it is absolutely interesting.
“Very interesting stuff. This Madokamisim sounds intriguing. I will have to check this out too”. Before he continues with the questions, the tea arrives.
“Oh, do you have any pie? I would like a slice of pie please”.
Astares Amauricanum wrote:"Hey Maro." replies Joel with a large smile to his (maybe?) father-in-law as he gives him a slap on his backside too. "Thanks, I'm happy to be here again, you have no idea. This year has been hectic as hell, especially for us military reservists in the Malditas.
Anyway, how's Fulmo?" he asks with a smile, referring to Sunplena's mother.
The Selkie wrote:Nia Gwyalen, of Cefnffordd Descent.
Kochi, Hoshino.
"Kochi's Traveler's Inn.", I repeated. "Thank you! Have a nice day!"
And with that, we went on our merry way, Aunt Blodwen nodding to the little group before she followed me with an enigmatic smile on her lips.
Run by a Lady Matsumae, it sounded a lot like a family business. We'd see, how old her granddaughters were, but I hoped, that at least one of them would be around my age.. one should add, that, while I could be called immortal for a lack of a better word, I was currently 13 Springs old.
Anyway, just to the left was the place, where we would stay the nights and declare it our base of operations for our daily hikes.
I reached the door and was about to push the handle down, when Aunt Blodwen placed a hand on my shoulder and pulled me slightly back to view the whole building: "What do you see?", she asked.
Celina Riar of the Tribe of Monaghan.
Port Aya, Hoshino.
The meals sounded delicious, but it was clear, that we would compensate them somehow. While some would ask for money, they wanted our strength and that was just fine by us - one bill less we had to convince the UoL to cover.
Anway, Kaori spoke up, first in the deep voice of a man, or as close as she could, and then with her normal voice, first as her bunny, then as herself...
"Well it seems my young Kaori here has already taken a liking to you folks. And she does like having interesting people to talk to.", the Matron explained.
"Really?", I said and fell in line next to her, "That's nice. I like talking to interesting people as well. You can find them in all shapes and sizes, too."
One should note, that I am the Captain of the Iris' Swimmer Team - and the one, who taught the kids from Elementary how to swim. Dealing with kids was my second nature by now.
Siana Gualla of the Tribe of Cork.
Port Aurora, Aurora.
The room was comfortable - aboard a cruiser, I shared a room of that size with three other people, usually mixed gender, so it was comfortable to have such a large room all for myself.
We went to the bath and Natsume explained to me, how it basically worked, take off clothes, store them there, towels are there, staff is on call, sent a little vixen by the name of Ren to Natsume, I was awesome. The latter made me smile.
Let's see, how awesome I was, when she found out, what exchange ratio the Gil had to the NSD and what that was in Island Credits...
But anyway, I am afraid, that I will not go into detail about how I undressed and how I looked in my birthday suite. I entered the surprisingly spacious bath and I was indeed not alone.
Two other women were already there, Haru, the childish one, and another young woman. I smiled.
"Thank you, glad to be here. I am Siana.", I said and dropped the towel. It was impolite to wear it in the water, so it had to go as I climbed into the hot water and reclined, letting it rise to slightly above my shoulders. My sigh was one of content and relaxation. "This is nice..."
Mervay wrote:September 7th, Port Aurora
Harriet and Athena Freezis
To say she's surprised of their destination is an understatement in her testimony, she was baffled by all means that they were there when other options were available. Don't get her wrong, AHSCA is an wonderful nation and a tropical paradise she can enjoy, but; well, the Chancellery made quick note of advising everyone who planned on travel to AHSCA to be cautious of any incidents, which, in her life close to the political powers as member of an multi-billion Albat Corporate and Financial Empire, that was clearly a sign that both she and the young woman besides her knew well what it meant; that for the time being Asteria was skeptical that the failure of the Impeachment passing will be the end of the whole affair and that after the show pulled in the mediation when the Astarians in all their glory appeared univited to the negotiations, adding another link for tensions in the event, after all, it was no secret the fact that Marcella Villa appearing in an Astarian Aircraft kind of felt like an slap in the face to the government; not that they would admit it and the caution was just adviced as everyone feared it wasn't the end of it, like the impeachment attempt proved to the international community.
But still. Those that knew how it opperated, knew well, no one was happy, but; beyond the standard precedure of advicing of possible instability, they won't go out to join the hunt for the influence at the moment.
"You think the festival will go without a single worry?" A younger woman, 25 years old, beautiful and with black hair and violet eyes asked her. She was younger than her, and the current head of that economical power; smart, clever, hard working, efficient and beautiful, almost the spitting image of her when younger if it wasn't by her black hair. Athena Freezis, her daughter, the oldest of the three and current head of the Freezis Group; a woman which took the reins of it two years ago after they stepped down, one which had an stellar perfomance in all fields to get to the position there, she studied excellently and had already experience after beginning to work in the Group the moment she turned 18 officially while before that she took an intership when she turned 16; she was dead serious on understanding the company to make sure she knew where she should direct her efforts. She was dedicate and fierce after all.
She smiled lopsidedly at her daughter.
"You never know Thena, we might just have to find out." After all, it was her daughter which invited her to spend some mother and daughter time, it has been a while they did spent time together like this after all; shame Olivia couldn't join them, neither her daughter's boyfriend. He was a nice guy, handsome and very interesting.
"You never cease with that nickname huh?" Her daughter snickered at that. "But yeah, better keep our eyes open as we already passed the controls with our luggage." At least they were able to rest, and they had their stay booked for two weeks; courtesy of Olivia and trusted members of the board making sure to keep everything in check, and to see if they could take advantage of the situation economically speaking if the opportunity presents itself, but if not. Well, they came here for some mother and daughter time, and they will make the most of it!
September 7th, Schala
Viveka Aralia Adler
Finally, she was here.
It was a massive note she needed to work on, a headline that would be perfect for her and another piece of the puzzle that was the Political Crisis that AHSCA went through in the aftermath of the Diplomatic Breakdown and subsequent crisis with Kyrenaia; a story she has been closely following since it unraveled back in june with complete focus from all actors, and this time, she was able to get a note with one of the local and most influential oppositors to the Duchess.
But before going with that, she should better present herself; Viveka Adler, mostly loved to be called Irene as a nickname of hers by those close to her; a 26 years old journalist for the Asteria Tribune, a renowed news site back at home in the International Section. Her presence in the islands was an interesting mix... Work and leisure. Yeah, that sounds odd, but; when having an interwiew with Stillstando's governor in relation to the event and his surprising abstention, it does make the two mix oddly enough.
She should plan one with the Communist Senator of Aurora and the Conservative or Traditionalist of Hoshino, but right now she knew they would be the entire talk of the media, and while of equal importance; she saw the Stillstando Hawk as another point of conflict with his open disdain to the Villa Government already known and the odd abstention given.
But first of all, she has to find a Inn or somewhere where to stay, more considering she wanted some breakfast as she didn't ate anything in the cruiser that brought her here. Hopefully it doesn't take long.
by The Selkie » Wed Sep 22, 2021 4:00 am
AHSCA wrote:[...]
Kochi's Traveler's Inn
"You're welcome, hope to see you folks around the village some more!" they waved them goodbye "They're so nice!"
"It's nice to get tourists up here."
The inn was a nice little building rather unassuming, a little sign that told you exactly that it was an Inn with a simple hurricane lantern hanging above it that would be lit up at night or in bad weather but again, it was nice and sunny on Hoshino. Upon opening the door a little black cat dashed out in a blink-and-miss-it moment followed by a younger girl chasing after it "Miidniiiight come baaack!"
A young girl's voice from inside called out "Come in, Sora, don't worry about Tama" Behind the counter was indeed one of the girls who helped run this place and indeed the same aga as young Nia, "Oh! I'm sorry! I was expecting someone else but uh welcome to the TI."
Emerging beside her was an older girl, 16, her older sister "Aho!" she scolded with a knock on her head "Keep telling you to not call it that. Welcome to the Traveler's Inn of Kochi Village. You are a couple of new faces...? Eh ahem, anyway, welcome, if it's a room you need, it's a room we got."
Port Aya
Kaori nodded in agreement "Mhmhm!"
"I'd say it's settled then, well Kaori, let's go have ourselves a nice meal with our new found friends, shall we?"
"Mmm!" She again nodded with enthusiasm
"Please come with us then." The Matron lead them along the same hallway but taking a turn before the lobby leading to the main dining hall which was crowded with the many Priestesses who either worked and lived within the Temple or nearby. "There's mama!" Kaori pointed out her mother, a tall woman with her hair tied back and partially obscuring her bad eye "Kaori, there you are!" She greeted her girl, "I heard you might go island hopping."
"Well now there's some people from faraway, so I can stay longer, mama?"
"Of course, you can always stay as long as you like. Oh, I'm Fumio and I'm this little one's mother." She greeted them "Matron, having lunch with us?"
"I'd love to. I left Fuyu in charge of the front, she can handle it."
"Good good. I'll take next coverage then."
"Lovely! Now why don't we sit and eat, freshly hauled in as I understand."
The Kitan - Aurora
"Oh isn't it delightful? I really would like to try out their unique specialty baths."
"Well just be sure we don't spend all our money here. Uh we're from far up North, it's our first time down in Port Aurora so I guess Haru is just a bit excited. Well I am too, but she's just more so."
"Siana, that's a pretty name." Haru added quickly "And it's our vacation. We had such an awesome year, we deserve to treat ourselves, Kanata."
"Oh I guess you're right on that part at least."
[...]
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
by Sky Reavers » Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:14 am
AHSCA wrote:
The two officers are just a bit bewildered by this strange man but he seemed like he was okay. "Well that was quite a swim by the sound of it. And yes it's our spritiual religious festival this week, so you've really picked a fine time to visit. Well, okay you can go, if you need anything don't hesitate to approach someone like an officer. enjoy your day, sir."
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