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Dantalian

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Heh heh, that last part was from Lord Avias' point of view, and even though you mixed up the words, you got what he was thinking right.

You see, in Tenzoku culture undesirable things like illicit relationships "don't exist." Which really means, they exist, but the Tenzoku actively deny it. The result is that rather than use words which accurately describe such a relationship, they use more "proper" words. Therefore, a man doesn't enter a bro(c)thel, he enters "his wife's vacation home" (never-mind whether he has a wife at home) and he doesn't pay for her services he "pays her rent."

Also, there are no Mazoku children acting as slaves in Tenzoku culture only "orphaned workers" and "orphaned students."

Murder doesn't happen either, only "tragic accidents" and of course there are no murderers only "witnesses to a tragic accident."

And so on, I think you get the idea.

And I'm not pairing anyone up in this add. Heck, I only have four couples in the story, and one of them is RS canon. Of the other three, only one has been noticed by anyone.

Incidentally, since I forgot to include it, a nice new definition for you all.

Sending Home: A building or other structure that combines the function of a crypt, hospice, and retirement home. All Tenzoku send their elders there to "begin a great journey" (Death, being undesirable, "does not exist" as far as Tenzoku are concerned.)

Oh, and as you probably gathered from the add, Muspellheim has twelve smaller suns, and one large sun. The large sun travels through the sky, and sometimes goes under the horizon, it is this sun the Tenzoku use for telling time (resting/sleeping hours are when the large sun is under the horizon.) The twelve smaller suns on the other hand, do not travel, guaranteeing there is never a night in Muspellheim. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

11-Sep-2010 02:16:33

Eno Remnant

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Thanks for that, good to know.

~Death is not a given fact of life~
~It is an assumption we make of ourselves~
~So with this knowledge, why die before your time?~
~Dogone143-EnoGod~

11-Sep-2010 07:13:45 - Last edited on 11-Sep-2010 07:14:09 by Eno Remnant

[#3LTVRBHAJ]

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You seem to have an over-posting fanatic Aqua....shall I dispose of him

Nice adds by the way, a nice look at Tenzoku, though their "Nothing bad happens in happy-land" attitude creates them a fragile society, one that would come crashing down if fate would be so unrewarding

That is of course if the elderly/higher up Tenzoku are the ones doing this while citizens are unaware...

Until next add...keep up the good work.

11-Sep-2010 08:24:02

Eno Remnant

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I see. Well, I'll slow up on the comments then.

Though I do resent your hatred of over-enthusiasm (sorry about that, Niht (I refuse to apologise to Nyx).

~Death is not a given fact of life~
~It is an assumption we make of ourselves~
~So with this knowledge, why die before your time?~
~Dogone143-EnoGod~

11-Sep-2010 09:26:30 - Last edited on 12-Sep-2010 02:48:14 by Eno Remnant

Dantalian

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Heh, Nyx, don't kill anyone until after we hit the 1k post mark.

And normally, you would be right about Tenzoku society crumbling around them... in fact it may be already. However, there are some things that have kept it going thus far:

Tenzoku, for all their faults are actually pretty honorable toward their own race, and those they consider allies. As a result, most people have what they need to live, and crime is very uncommon.

There is a massive middle-class amongst the Tenzoku, and very little poverty. Most of this middle-class are fine with the status quo, and therefore unlikely to force change. On top of this, the legislative body of the Tenzoku is elected by popular vote (although, only male (non-noble) Tenzoku who have reached adulthood may vote), ensuring that unpopular laws are not normally put into place.

The Tenzoku nobles, while denying such things exist, are quick to squelch dissension before it can take root. Also, they do not betray one another (or at least they haven't thus far) War is openly declared when it occurs and is done in an honorable fashion. (i.e. a battle between two Tenzoku noble has a declared time and place, as well as declared stakes.)

EDIT: It seems you forgot Nyx elderly Tenzoku "don't exist" "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

11-Sep-2010 09:28:05 - Last edited on 11-Sep-2010 09:28:53 by Dantalian

Eno Remnant

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Niht, I've got a favour to ask. I'm planning on emulating you and having a Q&A with characters from my story.
First, I want to check that it's not a problem with you before I actually start.
Second, I'm having a poll to see whether or not I should actually do it. Your vote would be most appreciated.

Get back to me as soon as possible, and thanks in advance.

~Life is the greatest gift in the world~
~With it we talk, breathe, love and act~
~Death is the mediator, it proves that all things must end~
~So, why mess with the natural order of things?~
~Dogone143-EnoGod~

12-Sep-2010 04:29:07 - Last edited on 12-Sep-2010 04:32:35 by Eno Remnant

Dantalian

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Dogone, (or Eno, whichever you prefer) you don't need my permission for a Q&A session with your characters. I may be one of the first to do this on the RS forums, but I am not the first to do it anywhere, and certainly won't be the last.

Having said that, I would suggest holding it off until you've written more of your story. In order for such a Q&A session to be effective, you should have gone through enough character development that your readers know what questions to ask. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

12-Sep-2010 18:52:18

[#3LTVRBHAJ]

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1,000 Posts!?!?!?!

awwwww

I find this Tenzoku culture quite similar to the long ago time of our world (14th - 16th century era).....though with less poverty and more middle class.

I'm quite curious to see what part will they will play in helping our Sissy Sara Scouting party

(Triple "S" as I like to call those Lords)

Also....would this "Sun King" permit war in his territories? Or is he a milder superior who doesn't assert much control over his subordinates?

13-Sep-2010 05:20:03

Eno Remnant

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Just didn't want to look like I was plageurising you.
Also, having my Q&A early means ther's plenty of questions they can ask that might help me with future adds.

13-Sep-2010 07:41:20

Dantalian

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As you may have gathered from The Monolith, there will be no add this week due to it having been a grueling week of hard projects. The next add will be the regularly scheduled add for next week. Sorry about that.

And Prefix, if possible, could you get in touch with me, I need to ask you something. "He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."

17-Sep-2010 17:12:46

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