Lost Homeland
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Dog Moon
Adventurer
Kiarra shakes her head. "Well, that is their stated goal, but in truth, they aren't necessarily needed, which is why they joined with the Yisa to create the Yisa-Khardomas. The Yisa also were in trouble and this combination saved both Guilds.
"Personally, I believe the Guild began because there were a group of Ghosts in Manifest who disliked the idea of the slowly growing living population here. They began to fight the living, but other Ghosts did not like this. They believed that it could be a greater boon if they could learn to 'live' in peace. The Khardomas Guild was formed to fight against those who were considered as rebels.
"The Khardomas Guild remained after the incidents to ensure that such did not occur again. However, it seemed that they were not needed as much and their power waned. And that is why they joined the Yisa."
"Personally, I believe the Guild began because there were a group of Ghosts in Manifest who disliked the idea of the slowly growing living population here. They began to fight the living, but other Ghosts did not like this. They believed that it could be a greater boon if they could learn to 'live' in peace. The Khardomas Guild was formed to fight against those who were considered as rebels.
"The Khardomas Guild remained after the incidents to ensure that such did not occur again. However, it seemed that they were not needed as much and their power waned. And that is why they joined the Yisa."
Charberus
First Post
"Ah, I can see now why some of the ghost felt threatened. T'is a scarry for some people if their homeland feels like it isn't theirs anymore."
"I hope this doesn't sidetrack your guide, but with the realization of the guilds you mentioned. Is the city ran by a mortal or a ghost, or both? And what are the general views of this?"
"I hope this doesn't sidetrack your guide, but with the realization of the guilds you mentioned. Is the city ran by a mortal or a ghost, or both? And what are the general views of this?"
Aereas
First Post
As I listen to the details of what is said I nod my head in agreement saying "We have been here, and as you said, they really weren't very high on the talkative nature. In fact, in that description you gave you offered more information than everyone I talked to since entering this city combined. My great answer for asking what laws exist to protect the living in this ghost ridden land was little more than a frown and being tolled that killing a ghost is illegial."
After a very short pause I say "You mentioned some ghosts fighting the living in the past. I can only assume some still hold those beleifs and so I am curious as to what laws exist to protect the living if there forced to kill a ghost in self defense? The life of an adventurer is rather dangerous and being well informed helps leviate that danger alot."
After a very short pause I say "You mentioned some ghosts fighting the living in the past. I can only assume some still hold those beleifs and so I am curious as to what laws exist to protect the living if there forced to kill a ghost in self defense? The life of an adventurer is rather dangerous and being well informed helps leviate that danger alot."
Dog Moon
Adventurer
"The city as a whole is run by Mrutvu," Kiarra explains, "And if people have problems with that, they aren't particularly vocal about it," she adds with a wink.
"There are different sections in the city, The Portal Ward, which is this ward, the main one where most of the people work; the Tombyards, which consist mainly of tombs and graves; Phantom Hill which has become the favorite Ward for the Ghosts; the Merchant Ward which is what you'd pretty much expect from a name such as that; and Forestview, which is mainly a residential area.
"Each Ward has a different Warder who watches over the details of Ward in service to Mrutvu. Forestview, the Tombyards, and the Portal Ward all have living Warders, so it is a balance between those living and not. People don't seem to mind much as long as the person has the Ward's best interests in mind."
She then listens to Freyla speak. She listens intently and when the female Gnome is finished, Kiarra nods. "Yes there are certainly those who come here worried about what they can or cannot do. I tell everyone the same thing as I'm about to tell you now: if you wish to know more about the laws dealing with Ghosts and the living, return here to the Hall of Farewell after the tour and ask to speak with Prezmysl from the Khardomas Guild and tell them Kiarra sent you. He's a friend of mine who knows the laws a great deal better than me."
"There are different sections in the city, The Portal Ward, which is this ward, the main one where most of the people work; the Tombyards, which consist mainly of tombs and graves; Phantom Hill which has become the favorite Ward for the Ghosts; the Merchant Ward which is what you'd pretty much expect from a name such as that; and Forestview, which is mainly a residential area.
"Each Ward has a different Warder who watches over the details of Ward in service to Mrutvu. Forestview, the Tombyards, and the Portal Ward all have living Warders, so it is a balance between those living and not. People don't seem to mind much as long as the person has the Ward's best interests in mind."
She then listens to Freyla speak. She listens intently and when the female Gnome is finished, Kiarra nods. "Yes there are certainly those who come here worried about what they can or cannot do. I tell everyone the same thing as I'm about to tell you now: if you wish to know more about the laws dealing with Ghosts and the living, return here to the Hall of Farewell after the tour and ask to speak with Prezmysl from the Khardomas Guild and tell them Kiarra sent you. He's a friend of mine who knows the laws a great deal better than me."
Charberus
First Post
"Wow, that was some great information. You know alot about this place. I have noticed that there is a language problem for newcomers who aren't as blessed as to meet such a wonderful person like Vita around."
"Are there any ways to know the language? Also, is there any other languages spoken here, or slang words we should know about?"
"Are there any ways to know the language? Also, is there any other languages spoken here, or slang words we should know about?"
Aereas
First Post
Mentaly noting the name Prezmysl I say "Thank you. I shall have to make it a point to talk to him then. What makes Phantom ward so appealing to the ghosts, aside from the name that is? Do they have events or establishments that cater specificaly to ghosts or something like it?"
Dog Moon
Adventurer
"Of course I know about this city," Kiarra says with a laugh. "If I didn't, I wouldn't be a very good tour guide, now would I?" she asks with a wink of her eye.
"The language is Kaluryn, spoken by the Kalurs in Kalautyr. If you came here as a Ghost, you would learn the language quickly, almost as if it was ingrained into the essence of being a Ghost. The living tend to learn the language before coming here which is why no one has spent any time creating a place to teach newcomers. Those who are here to bring someone back generally aren't here long enough to make classes worth it."
Kiarra pauses for a moment to think before answering. "I don't know if anyone truly knows why Phantom Hill was called that. That Ward had the name even before becoming the Ward of choice for the Ghosts. It has become the poorest section of the city; it's thought that many Ghosts choose to live there when they don't care about working for money or worrying about a place to stay. There are a few living people; those who have turned on bad times and cannot afford to live anywhere else." The cat woman sighs in sadness. "I guess every city needs it's slums and Phantom Hill is Manifest's slums."
"The language is Kaluryn, spoken by the Kalurs in Kalautyr. If you came here as a Ghost, you would learn the language quickly, almost as if it was ingrained into the essence of being a Ghost. The living tend to learn the language before coming here which is why no one has spent any time creating a place to teach newcomers. Those who are here to bring someone back generally aren't here long enough to make classes worth it."
Kiarra pauses for a moment to think before answering. "I don't know if anyone truly knows why Phantom Hill was called that. That Ward had the name even before becoming the Ward of choice for the Ghosts. It has become the poorest section of the city; it's thought that many Ghosts choose to live there when they don't care about working for money or worrying about a place to stay. There are a few living people; those who have turned on bad times and cannot afford to live anywhere else." The cat woman sighs in sadness. "I guess every city needs it's slums and Phantom Hill is Manifest's slums."
Aereas
First Post
Listening to the lady speak some more, and not coming up with any new questions, I reply with "It would certainly be nice to find a city that spread its wealth around enough to make sure that everywhere was of decent quality" Still not really having anything else to ask right now I wait for her to move on with the tour or for Alth to speak up on some note.
Dog Moon
Adventurer
Kiarra walks across the street [literally], and brings you to a large building. The sign above the door is a woman walking out of the water. Her back is facing out and the water rises just to her back. The architecture on the walls is similar to the rest of the city except that these people are wearing no clothes. All but one of the figures sticking out of the wall manages to be in interesting poses while keeping everything covered. On the heads of all the figures, you notice that the hair is carved to look as if it were damp. The one figure sticking out is a woman with long hair with her left leg down to mid-thigh sticking out but not the right. The smooth, rounded features of her rear are plainly visible along the wall and glancing at the sign, you realize it is the same woman.
"This is 'the Baths,'" Kiarra tells you. "People come here to relax. They are run by a woman named Ladeirna. It is said that at one point in time, this bathhouse used to be available solely for women. Ladeirna apparently had male troubles and thought that by having it open to women, it would keep that abuse to a minimum. It is said that the woman whose back appears on the sign and the wall is her way of showing thanks to the person who eventually convinced her that males weren't all bad. Now, the Baths are open to both sexes. There are several differents sets of baths in three different wings: one for women only, one for men only, and one mixed."
"This is 'the Baths,'" Kiarra tells you. "People come here to relax. They are run by a woman named Ladeirna. It is said that at one point in time, this bathhouse used to be available solely for women. Ladeirna apparently had male troubles and thought that by having it open to women, it would keep that abuse to a minimum. It is said that the woman whose back appears on the sign and the wall is her way of showing thanks to the person who eventually convinced her that males weren't all bad. Now, the Baths are open to both sexes. There are several differents sets of baths in three different wings: one for women only, one for men only, and one mixed."
