khuioduan | Video | August 16th | Locked to Dreamfolk

[The room is mostly dark, but there's enough light to see that Valdis is sketching and almost not even paying attention to the camera.]

Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.

[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]

Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.

[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]

With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.

[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]

I just want to know which one.

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[ Sheena's expression is calm, but there's no hiding her bitterness when she responds. ]

You have two options: The largest and the smallest.

That's -

[Trahearne pauses and sucks in a breath, steadying himself from his initial surprise.]

Where did you see this, Valdis? Do you suspect that the people here are practicing some form of necromancy?

[The Fool is presently at work on a carving of some kind, the details of which are well hidden. He has paused in his work to watch this update to the network, and now wears a pensive frown. He has seen religion's darkest aspects in his own world, a prophet tortured and tormented by an imposter; what Valdis proposes is not implausible. And yet,]

What would an Ioduanese faith gain from turning against its own in such a way?

[the sound of a chisel on wood follows; he distractedly works upon his carving.]

My own experience with religion is limited to my observations in Aifaran, which are from a distance at best. How would you recommend investigating your accusations?

I've had my fill of religion to last me a lifetime.

Do you still need help with your research, Valdis?

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