EVENT | LANDFALL | ZESHORA

[ironwood]

Characters: ALL!
Date: June 17th to July 8th
Location: Zeshora
Situation: Tu Vishan has washed up near the cities of Atoce and Uessaire.
Warnings/Rating: Add warnings as needed.



The cities of Zeshora were renowned across all of Konryu as works of art, and even with the upheaval which sank and destroyed many of them centuries prior, that distinction remains evident. The Erol'a will recount, if asked, a terrible series of earthquakes and resultant tsunamis that rolled over Zeshora, and how great chunks of the continent simply dropped away. Zeshora was one of the oldest continents, and its landmasses upon the backs of long-dead Great Turtles had been so constant, that no one had even thought it possible such a thing could have happened.

Testament to the Erol'a's resilience however, they adapted and reclaimed the cities that had fallen to, or just below, sea level. Arches, pillars and soaring ceilings dominate the architecture in both cities, and every surface is painstakingly decorated with tiny inlaid shells and coral, turning every hall and room into a mosaic of colour. It's not uncommon for Erol'a dwellings to have multiple stories, and likewise it's not unlikely to have at least a few of those levels under sea level. So it's entirely possible to have one's upstairs be above water, and one's downstairs be below the water! Imagine having to take a swim to get a midnight snack. Of course, the Erol'a don't find that strange at all. Likewise, it's perfectly normal to them to walk down the hallways of their homes in ankle, knee or waist-deep water, something that the Foreigners and even some kedan might take some getting used to. The water temperature during the day is a delightful 80℉/26℃, and about ten degrees cooler throughout the night, so it's pleasant for nearly everyone.

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LINKS
Atoce - City of Pearls | Uessaire - City of Lilies | Ollesse - The Coral Ruins | Secessi - The Floating Reefs | Hatchling Messages
Astegune | Landfall Surprise | Landfall Update - Jun 23 | OOC Post

OOC
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ACTIVITY CHECK NOTE: Due to the late-month timing of this landfall, threads from this log can be counted toward either June or July AC. Just don't use the same comment thread for both and you'll be fine!

Comments

June 20 | Closed to Alayne

[highprofilerichkid]

Tony had been disappointed when the Erol'a had at first appeared mostly indifferent to technology, but he had very quickly discovered that they became much more interested as soon as he mentioned that he could build things that would operate in and around water.

This has opened up a number of opportunities.

But to make sure he can make the best of them, he needs an accomplice. Which is why he is now in the Hotel, knocking on Alayne's door. He's bubbling with excitement, and as soon as Alayne opens the door, without even waiting to exchange greetings, he asks, "Hey, Alayne, how old are you?"

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[stonebird]

The knock was unexpected and Alayne looked up from her newest project - a tapestry of sorts that detailed her time on the Turtle. She carefully tucked the needle into the weave and rose, her heels clicking against the floor as she approached the door. After turning the lock, she opened the barrier and smiled in surprise.

"Tony!" it had been some time since they had spoken - much less seen each other in person, "I..." the question caught her off-guard and she frowned, "I am sixteen. Why do you ask?"

[highprofilerichkid]

"Great! Have you heard about the Kelp and Crest thing that the Erol'a have? Anybody under eighteen gets special treatment because they're first-class citizens. It's weird, but they want us to stick to the same rules when we're visiting. I'm almost twenty, but if you're just sixteen, you could go with me and help me get better deals in the market." He smiles hopefully. "I've got some waterproof tech that should trade really well. I'll split what I make with you."

He could have asked Pepper to be his under-18 liaison, but he'd rather do business with the assistance of someone who won't go mad with power and get distracted by lording her new social standing over him all day. Anyway, he sees Pepper all the time (since she lives with them), and he hasn't hung out with Alayne in a while.

[stonebird]

"Yes...?" her eyebrows rise in curiosity and then she smiles, tilting her head in amusement, "I would be honored to keep you company." there is no hesitation. Tony has been a good friend and if she can help him promote his technology and get better deals, she will do so.

"Give me a moment." she steps back inside the room and grabs a shawl as well as a small bag, "You must be excited." once she joins him again, she closes the door softly, "I look forward to seeing your work in action."

[highprofilerichkid]

"Awesome." Tony waits (and manages to do so patiently, mostly because he only has to be patient for a few seconds) while Alayne grabs her things.

But he raises his eyebrows when she steps out of her room. "Don't you want to change into something else...?" Tony himself is suitably attired in shorts and a loose shirt of quick-drying material. "Zeshora's half underwater. It's gonna be pretty wet. We might have to do some wading."

[stonebird]

"Ah..." she flushes darkly and takes a deep, steadying breath, "Just a moment."

This time she is in her room for considerably longer. When she finally emerges, she is wearing a pair of trousers and a loose, tunic-like shirt. It's painfully obvious that she isn't comfortable, but she pushes through it.

"Will these do?" in her nervous state, some of her childhood arrogance peeks through.

WHAT A HUGE NERD

[highprofilerichkid]

"Oh. Uh." Right. She's from Old-Timey Medieval Land (any period before 1800 is "Old-Timey Medieval" to Tony). They probably didn't wear bikinis where she's from, did they? Whoops.

Tony is about to tell her to forget it, and they can stick to the walkways and dry areas, but before he can stumble his way through the awkwardness, she disappears back into her room. He loiters in the hall while she changes, feeling like a complete oaf.

When she opens the door again, he smiles and says, "Yeah, uh— you look great."

Wait. Maybe he shouldn't have tried to compliment her? Will the compliment make her more self-conscious? Maybe he shouldn't have said anything. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW GIRLS WORK.

An adorable nerd <3

[stonebird]

As if it isn't embarrassing enough to feel so...revealed! Alayne forces herself to look unaffected, though her red cheeks likely give her away. A woman's body should not be so exposed! But even she couldn't deny that it was easier to move in such attire.

"...thank you." she finally whispers, crossing her arms in front of her, "The Lady Valdis and Akito helped me acquire...these. Pants." she glances down at her legs, "They would be entirely improper in Westeros, but..." she shrugs a shoulder delicately, searching desperately for a change of subject, "Shall we?"

[highprofilerichkid]

"Don't worry about it, I've seen girls in a lot less," Tony says - and almost immediately realizes that that is the opposite of helpful.

"That's not— I haven't— I didn't mean it like that," he stammers, also starting to blush. "I just mean, where I'm from, normal clothes are a lot more, uh, revealing, and it's not... improper. Pants are fine. I've seen girls wearing pants. Oh my god." He slaps his hand over his face. "I'm going to shut up now. You're fine. I'm an idiot. Let's go."

Maybe he'll get lucky and a shark will eat him. Can sharks smell embarrassment like they smell blood?