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[tinged]

This notice is a little overdue, my apologies ww

@ fandaniel, @ Oriade, @ tylorific, and I (@ tabibito, hello!) were sent these beautiful keywords from a very suspicious and generous nonnie.

Δ Hidden Forbidden Dead Wood

Unfortunately, our screenshots would not save, but please look forward to it when you visit.

Here are the results of our exploration:

1) The stalactites and stalagmites decorating its waters were not wet. They disappeared into data once they touched the ground.

2) When we were there it was pitch black underwater, though that was not the case for anyone looking above water. Shining a light source did not help. There was also this strange pull. Is there something sleeping down there, awaiting company? They must be lonely if the pull was so insistent.

3) The beautiful tree! Touching the tree and picking the leaves caused Master to hear a loud tone ringing in his head. It seemed to give him quite the headache. The leaves, when plucked, also disappeared into data.

4) The area's music had lyrics, but I could not understand them. I was told it got louder the closer you are to the tree. I could not save a clip of the music, which is a shame as I'd like to know what the voices are singing. The beginning of the song seems to say something like, "Ah Fuu Wa Si."

I doubt any of the strangeness we found will still be there. Whoever (or whatever!) leaves us these little clues is quick to vanish into the digital aether. But I do hope they send us another message. I'll be waiting.

If you have any updates from this area, please comment down below.

(( link to the exploration thread. ))

Comments

[tinged]

Is that what you would prefer? But isn’t Makoto-kun a person who collects whispers? Why not collect the whispers of the gods, too?

[worldbent]

Collecting whispers, huh. I suppose I collect a lot of things, whispers included.

But if I were to aim for the gods, I think I'd aim for something a little more potent than whispers. Is that greedy of me?

[tinged]

[ what exactly is greed? hani is not sure they know. ]

A little more potent? Power??

I’m not sure what greed means to either of us. Is it asking for what you want? Is it taking what you want? More than you think you deserve? But then who decides that?

Why is there a limit?

[worldbent]

Power? Maybe that. It depends on what they have to offer. Power is important, but brute force isn't the only kind of power one can have, either.

Most people would call it an excess no matter how you define it exactly. But excess for one person can be bounty for others. Is it greed if you intend to use it for the benefit of others? Is it greed if you are sharing your spoils?

I have always liked how you think, tabibito-san.

[tinged]

We always talk about things most others don’t and I really enjoy that.

You’re right. The power of a kami would be quite different to that of a greek god. I’ve always liked the idea that what makes the kami special is the extra layer of sight they have, rather than any excess power.

For example, the ability to see the various paths to death. I would be interested in that one.

Would that count as greed, too?

[worldbent]

Various paths to death, huh?

[Now this is something he could think about with some personal perspective.]

I think that would be a very interesting power indeed. Whether it's greedy or not would depend on what you do with that knowledge. Would you try to avoid death? For yourself? For someone else? Is one inherently greedier than the other? And what if that other person wishes for death?

I can only speak for myself. But I think that what truly separates mortals from gods is knowing that we are born, and that we die. And it's being able to feel that proof that you are alive, "suffering", which brings one peace in the knowledge that you will die.

That is why I play with my pain sensors on, you see. I am quite pleased that CC Corp incorporated that feature.

[tinged]

Just because you can see the path to death doesn’t mean you will know when it ends. I don’t know if anyone could avoid dead or why they would want to.

And if gods are born from belief, does that not mean that when their names are forgotten is when they will be marked by death? It’s a little romantic, isn’t it? That gods will die when the last human dies.

[worldbent]

Oh, is that how we are supposing it works? So the 'path to death' is moreso the 'path of life', isn't it?

Although, I think that it is funny that you cannot imagine why anyone would like to avoid death. There is no greater motivator for some alive than to avoid death.

But I think you are right. Gods and humans are inextricably linked.

[tinged]

www

Isn't that how these things tend to work? At least in the legends of our lovely country. Remain eternally beautiful, but you must feast on mermaid flesh and give up your humanity. Be united with the one you love across the stars, but only once a year.

If it's called the path to life, would life not be the final destination? But we're all born to die... We cannot avoid death.

[worldbent]

Give up one thing, gain another. But that's the fair way for anything to work, right? Nothing is free. It's only childish fairytale to think otherwise, even with "magic". In the game, we give up "SP" and we get "power". Isn't "SP" in the case of appealing to gods just "prayer"?

Then, you think that a person's death doesn't have much meaning beyond it being a conclusion to their life?

[tinged]

That’s quite close to it, true. In real life, would the “power” just be the strength to carry through despite hardships? Or something else?

I think each and every moment has meaning, in a personal way, but the reality is we will die. Certainly, death can leave an impact for those you leave behind, but I also believe everyone will end up in the same place when they die. Yomi.

[worldbent]

Haha, maybe. Is that not what people often pray to gods for? Strength of will, good fortune, protection from the unexpected. If it's something they can cling to, then it's "power", regardless of the source.

Yomi, huh... No second chances, no just rewards, no reincarnation, in your mind?

[tinged]

Why would we need to be reincarnated when everyone we love will live with us in Yomi eventually? Is that not reward enough? Does that not count as a second chance to be with the ones you desire?

Would you like a reward for the life you’ve lived, Makoto-kun? I’m curious. Tell me what or how.

[worldbent]

I see. So that's your reasoning.

Me? I don't particularly care what happens to me after I'm dead.

Either way, I'm in for a hefty punishment.

[tinged]

Hold please.