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Re: Lusternian AMA

Lantra said:

Inspired by the Divine AMA thread, again forgive any repeats, I think it's been awhile since we've tried these:
What flower do you associate with your character?
Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus.

If your character could give advice to their younger self, what would they say?
Don't waste your time trying to be good in a fight. You're not. Focus on other things.

What "impossible" dream does your character have?
Becoming a Vernal Ascendant just as a symbol of the commune, not for combat reasons.

What is your character's favorite place in Lusternia?
The two concentric circles of stones in the grasses beside Moon River, where Serenguard vision quests took place; the north and south watchposts of the Wodewoses; in the Hifarae Hills, particularly in Sakima's great scoop.

Describe who your character is in one sentence. No cheating with semicolons!
Everiine is a washed up old swordsbird long past his physical and mental prime, but coming into his spiritual prime, once a Chieftain and a Chief among protectors, who now lives as a hermit in the Serenwilde hills that offers spiritual guidance to the Wodewose tribes while maintaining a strong kinship with the centaurs of both the Serenwilde and the Hifarae Hills.

Everiine

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An unseasonably cool wind blows past you, carrying upon it the scent of fresh snow melt and green spring rains. And there, out of the corner of your eye, you glimpse a flash of fleeting silver; anticipation drums through your veins as something flutters inside your chest in answer, alongside your beating heart.

Lilalue's Rite of Seeking
Lilalue gracefully handled some changes to the rite as it was being conducted. Galaphyrae offers lovely advice.

Xiran

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Lisaera said:

Many (if not all) of these are probably repeats!

Who is your favorite NPC (alive or dead) and why?
Which one (only one!) IRL song is THE defining song of your character in this moment of their journey?
If your character were a glass of something, what beverage would they be?
What is your favorite easter egg you've discovered in Lusternia (in room descriptions, areas, a line of NPC dialogue etc)?
What is the wildest Lusternian theory or headcanon you have?
Do you have a faceclaim or voiceclaim for your character, and if so, who?

1. Adasser. Full stop. His transformation from an in-game joke into one of the best characters I've had the privilege of interacting with was incredible. (But the story about his creation is gone!

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2. Right now? The theme for the Book of Boba Fett

3. Dirty river water. Not like "wouldn't drink that dirty", but you know what you're getting when you drink it.

4. Can't think of one at the moment. I need to pay more attention.

5. That curios are insidious puppets of an unseen malevolent force, and one day, they're all going to come to life and try to kill us all.

6. I like to think Ev sounds like Gandalf, but he's probably sliding into Radagast.

Everiine

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Lisaera said:

Many (if not all) of these are probably repeats!

Who is your favorite NPC (alive or dead) and why?
Which one (only one!) IRL song is THE defining song of your character in this moment of their journey?
If your character were a glass of something, what beverage would they be?
What is your favorite easter egg you've discovered in Lusternia (in room descriptions, areas, a line of NPC dialogue etc)?
What is the wildest Lusternian theory or headcanon you have?
Do you have a faceclaim or voiceclaim for your character, and if so, who?

1. I've always had a soft spot for a few NPCs, but as far as a favorite, I'm probably going to go with Carleon. The whole area is hammy as heck, which makes sense since it's all a puppet show, but he's somehow both ham and straight man, and I appreciate the representation.

2. At this moment? Pick something from Encanto. Probably "Dos Oruguitas"

3. Medicinal tea. Bitter and a little unpleasant at first, but probably good for you in the long run.
4. As much as the quest leading up to it grinds my gears, Marylinth's reactions to the scroll and doll are cathartic in a weird way.

5. Okay, so Luce has this headcanon that the forms individual mortals and demidivine take are influenced by the will of the Divine from whom they sharded. For most individuals this doesn't mean much, but he's got this theory that every now and then Bollikin's 'spirit' gets confused and accidentally places a rabbitkin in a family of foxkin, or vice-versa. Because He had a lot to keep track of.

6. Face? No, Luce's an abomination unto Nuggin, but voice? I've recently rediscovered a talented actress by the name of Erica Mendez. She's the voice of Hao in the new Shaman King remake Netflix put out, and Puck in Re:Zero. That's the voice I've always pictured for Luce.

Luce

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Lanikai's Perspective of Awakening Sea Spirit

Relaxing at the sound of your laughter, you say, "There are few Awakeners who make their presence known. And She betrayed Him in stealing the Eye of Dynara."

"This Eye of Dynara?" Lanikai the Sea Hag considers, uncertainty blooming upon her face like foam brought to the shore. "What is this?"

Lanikai's Perspective of Awakening Sea Spirit

Snipped, Xiran frantically using NEWSSEARCH on all the things. Luckily she'd heard Galaphyrae being asked about the Eye earlier. I forgot the use of the Eye in Charune's ritual to unite the halves of Serenwilde. Props to lorekeepers who can bring these things up seamlessly!

Xiran

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Sapphira said:

6) Someone with a strong yet still melodious voice, Karen Gillan kinda ticks both face and voice (minus the accent, Sapphira would only have a noble sort of drawl) I think?

My mental image for her voice was something like Emma Stone's Cruella role.

Uzriel

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Lisaera said:

Many (if not all) of these are probably repeats!

Who is your favorite NPC (alive or dead) and why?
Which one (only one!) IRL song is THE defining song of your character in this moment of their journey?
If your character were a glass of something, what beverage would they be?
What is your favorite easter egg you've discovered in Lusternia (in room descriptions, areas, a line of NPC dialogue etc)?
What is the wildest Lusternian theory or headcanon you have?
Do you have a faceclaim or voiceclaim for your character, and if so, who?

1) Latifa, quite the kindred spirit. Uzi stole it but totally the nereid, they have this awesome blend of vanity, fickleness and murderous tendencies I just love them.

2) Not like super specifically relevant in the same context but a lot of lines in this song are super fitting for Sapphira's inner battles and resolve.

3) A margarita. Sweet, sour and salty all in one. May give you a headache, but still tasty?

4) I really get excited when you find random little tidbits that tie into other stories but that's not so much easter eggs. The message 'you seem to be talking to yourself' is great. And the classic 'lmao' emote.

5) I don't know about wild but I really enjoy the firm belief of Drocilla being a victim and wildly misunderstood, and the gods who despise the 12 still (it's been centuries and you all went to the void in the end, get over it already /rp) are now the actual villains. It's fun to debate!

6) Someone with a strong yet still melodious voice, Karen Gillan kinda ticks both face and voice (minus the accent, Sapphira would only have a noble sort of drawl) I think?

Sapphira

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Lisaera said:

Many (if not all) of these are probably repeats!

Who is your favorite NPC (alive or dead) and why?
Which one (only one!) IRL song is THE defining song of your character in this moment of their journey?
If your character were a glass of something, what beverage would they be?
What is your favorite easter egg you've discovered in Lusternia (in room descriptions, areas, a line of NPC dialogue etc)?
What is the wildest Lusternian theory or headcanon you have?
Do you have a faceclaim or voiceclaim for your character, and if so, who?

Queen Maeve, because [---] but also since she's both influenced and influential in her ties to Nature. I happen to like her storylines. I like Olikai Clawheart too. She has scholar's curiosity and willingness to experiment but also is gentle in delivering her wisdom.
Never Look Away (Vienna Teng) I linked this elsewhere. At the time, it felt like Xiran was among the audience, but it's like she's getting to sing it to others now, so that's been fun.
Barley tea, cold or hot.
"It would be impertinent to join Lisaera to your coven" of most recent discovery.
Faethorn and Daeiv ma'Mornhai's descriptions are fun.
Lisaera, Maylea, and Elfenehoala's essence are also part of [---for different reasons]. This means that Serenwilde may draw on them as much as they do spirits, Fae, and the land with that invocation. In the other direction, the gods can also draw energy. They're like Kiakoda but Elder level, so the increase in power wouldn't be noticeable until Serenwilde takes over more of the Basin. Since pre-existing connections to Ethereal are ideal sources to anchor footholds, we should /ramble
Potentially annoying raspy-sweet sound that can drop to serious grandma voice. At her normal size, Ayaka Saito voice acting as Sohma Momiji (anime Fruits Basket). TitanPaku Romi singing with Hitsugaya's voice (Bleach).

Xiran

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Re: Lusternian AMA

1. Filib Shee-Slaugh. He's just the cutest, and also has gone through some character development recently which really just gives me the warm fuzzies. Weirdly, he's also been one of Esei's confidants through their journey in Lusternia, for [redacted] reasons.

2. At this point of their journey... hmm... Hard to say. This version of the Jaws theme fits generally, though I think there's some gems in their playlist if you care to listen.

3. Tea, of course.

4. You ask me this question and suddenly I can't remember a single easter egg...

5. In the words of Gurashi, Darvellan is "actually a Lucidian posing as a Goloth posing as Darvellan." Or possibly "Mysrai is literally a swarm of bees."

6. Alas, I've none. Maybe myself for the voice, but I think Esei has a weird Fantasy Glomdoring Accent I'll never be able to quite capture. Their voice is also considerably deeper than mine at any given point.

Esei

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Re: Lusternian AMA

Many (if not all) of these are probably repeats!

Who is your favorite NPC (alive or dead) and why?
Which one (only one!) IRL song is THE defining song of your character in this moment of their journey?
If your character were a glass of something, what beverage would they be?
What is your favorite easter egg you've discovered in Lusternia (in room descriptions, areas, a line of NPC dialogue etc)?
What is the wildest Lusternian theory or headcanon you have?
Do you have a faceclaim or voiceclaim for your character, and if so, who?

Lisaera

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