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⌞THE AGOGE⌝

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AGOGE is a panfandom RP-game themed around conflict and war, historical, fantasy and scifi with a heavy emphasis on action, combat and choices around the morality of war.

northerndragon

[1. NOT LONG AFTER THE KEBECHET PLOT ENDS. TEXT.]

>>FROM:@AEGONNER >>TO:@ALL The Sergeant has told me how to lay our commander to rest as well as we may. We have to be careful about gathering in numbers, but if anyone would like to come, to watch or to say a few words, we can meet here. Three hours. Don't be followed. If there are words you'd like to say, but you've been hurt and can't come, tell me. I'll be sure that someone says them, as long as they honor her.

[He sends a relatively isolated location along with this message.]

>>PRIVATE ADDENDUM TO: SIEGFRIED & 76 Please come. The two of you should be there, more than anyone.

[2. AFTER HRHR FAILURE: VOICE]

[It's just a soft croak.]

Injured. Need aid.

[Primarily aimed at Dany, Chiron, and Jeyne, but he's not really in any condition to be selective.]

bloodings

[ It's time. Mordred's in full armour, but without her helmet — just like her father would be during these moments. That way, her voice is clear when it rings out, clearly speaking towards her network audience as much as Kebechet. The BCE's can't transmit video, so this is the next best option. ]

I told you then, didn't I? You could never hope to stand against my father. Now face the judgment of the King of Knights. [ Always him. Always him, even as she wields the blade, hands down the decision. ] The punishment for rebellion— is death. It's time for your execution, Regency dog.

[ She'd know. It's quick, at least: Agravain was the torturer, not her, and they won't get anything else out of Kebechet now regardless. The doomed woman says some final words, translated over the BCE: Be unwearied, unceasing, alive; let not the heart be troubled during your sickly sojourn on this rotting Earth— until the vicious sound of a blade cutting through flesh interrupts her, and then a dull thud. Even without video, it's obvious what just happened. ]

The fool Kebechet is dead. Of course, you don't have to merely take my word for it.

[ Attached is a photo of the woman's head, bald with numbers tattooed along it, and complete with Mordred's armoured boot resting atop it. It's not as grisly as it could be (the neck is out of shot), but it's still... well, a severed head. Don't worry: she's not sorry at all for this.

Still part of the recording, but aimed towards those she's with: ]

Ensure her corpse is disposed of properly. I won't have her return to be a nuisance again. [ Then, more generally— ] This was the wish of our Commander as well. The dragon woman has proof of that, so speak to her about such matters. Oh, and give her all your complaints, too. I have no use for the wailing of soft-hearted idiots.

murdocksboy

I've been advised against using my real name, so I suppose for now you can call me Jack. As a relatively recent addition to COST, I'm curious to learn more about my fellow recruits. What led to your decision to join up? What has your experience been like?

And maybe most pressing at this moment: do any of you have advice on how you dealt with your near-death experience and the recovery following it?

@OSCARBAIT | @SPIRITFINGERS | @APPLEDIE

I hope you've had better success than I have.

thoughtimight

My daddy always told me this world was a hard one to survive in. I'm not sure that he ever imagined it to this extent, but sometimes I can hear him saying those words so clearly in the back of my head.

Already in this brief time here I find myself so... different. I imagine we've all been tested in our own way. It certainly takes a toll even if the results are successful. At times it's as if I need an anchor to weigh me down.

Drawing has...always been a relaxing exercise for me. Lately it's hard to get some rather unpleasant images out of my head. Do you all have someone that you fight for? A place? Names might not be the wisest to drop here, but it'd boost my spirits to hear about them even in the vaguest sort of sense.

circumspector

Hey, just as a head's up for any... technomancers? Or just anyone who might be thinking about it. Don't.... don't mess around with your implants if you can help it. Not that I could but... But it can really backfire.

..... and who picks these usernames? It's Angel. Sorry about getting lost. If anyone can take the time to tell me what our position is, I'd really appreciate it.

Oh - does anyone know where Noctis is? I can't see him on the list...

inconstantly

while on bed rest i learned how to make pipes out of spider legs that i am now selling

60 ccs each or will trade for the spider tobacco equivalent

while i am exceedingly grateful for present and any company who has come to visit it gets very boring in recovery. place an order and give me something to do

or just send the tobacco my way

i'm not choosy

northerndragon

>>TO:@ALL

They have their legends here of the Watcher and the Hunter. What do you know of them? Has anyone mentioned the King Killer?

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>>CLOSED TO: PEOPLE WHO ARE IN A LOT OF CONTACT WITH DANY.*

If I fall in the arena, look after STORMBORN. And keep her from retaliating, if you can.

[*This is certainly the group Dany sent her last locked network post out to, but it can also include anyone whose player thinks they'd be included. I tried to make a list and ultimately didn't want to accidentally omit anyone. If there's reason to think either of them would consider your character friendly or a friend, your character got this.

Also, this entire post isn't really on any specific timeline; could be at any point in the last couple of weeks.]

byfist

ATTN: ALL PERSONEL.

We have had recent recruits that have joined our fight. I understand you have been briefed and given training for this mission and our stay in Aranean society. As for the rest: I am your Commanding Officer, Grothia, previously of the Regency. Unfortunately, at present, I am often tied up in diplomacy meetings with the high court. But you can reach me via your BCE, or at certain times during the day in COST's supplied quarters.

Field Officer Young, who is at present wearing of her human appearance, is also present. She can be found at similar through similar means.

If you have any concerns, you may bring them to either of us.

As for your mission here. Our main concern is to secure COST's supply of Ymir, this substance is responsible for powering all forms of time travel in the Galaxy and the dimension shifting required to do so. It is the bones of the fallen God, Ymir and it seems mankind was not made to touch their Gods. Aranean's are a species genetically made to mine such a thing and no human is capable of it. That is why they are absolutely crucial and our alliance with them over the Regency, at all costs, must be assured.

At present, High Queen Thsch is our best bet of this. There is no denying the woman is cruel. A slight is enough to make her snap your limbs, one by one. But the natural Jhashcn bias to those who would eat those who suppress inclines her to us, and we need to foster that fondness.

Her daughter, on the other hand, wishes to overthrow her mother, as is their way. So far in my dealings with her, she has been far more moderate. She favours neither heavy slavery nor absolute forms of punishment. She even has an open, qualitative relationship with her brother as I have observed them. They frequently whisper together at the meetings I have attended. That may be appealing, but she will have no bar with us, as we cannot at present assure what she needs to take the throne.

That is as much as my limited position has allowed me to learn. Sadly neither Officer Young or I can move too freely due to our high profile scrutiny. Remember: if it moves, it is a spy, here. There is nothing you say, or do, that is not being reported to someone unless it is done through the BCE.

As such: COST operatives, I require a debrief of your actions, so they we may assist one another. If you have an idea, a skill, speak up, so that we can use it. This is not a usual type of battle, more's the pity, and awareness of movements is needed more than ever.

widow_of_the_crag

There have been a number of injuries related to the arena. I know that the challenge is one that many can't resist and the payout is good. But some of the wounds are disturbing to see and hear about. For those who need it, I have experience in healing. There isn't much I can do for broken limbs, save for setting them. Severed limbs will be a bit difficult as well.

But it is better than going back in, wounded and ready to collapse. If you need help, please come to see me.

[She hesitates before typing the rest.]

If anyone is familiar with Arenan numbers or history, please contact me as well.

dorzalta

I ask that you use caution if encountering Yhych in the courts. Or at least carry with you an anti-toxin.

[ dot dot dot . . . ]

Is anyone a weapon-maker here?

( PRIVATE GROUP TEXT; open to Hei, Chiron, Mordred, Arthur, 76, Ashitaka, Jon, Rey. )

ryuji

Anybody have some credits I could borrow?

Or know how to make some out here?

dipolar

I have four palps, one spinneret, and a leg from the metatarsus down. If anyone has a need for these parts, respond and we'll do business. If not, I have nothing to say to you at this time.

thoughtimight

Hello.

I was told the best way to get the answers to difficult questions is to ask, then listen carefully to the answers that people give you.

Why do some men have an aversion to shaving?

Are they afraid?

gerechtigkeit

Before Gallipoli, it was discussed that we should come up with aliases to call each other, and have backstories to speak of while there was downtime in the war. At the time, we knew the Regency was there, but they wouldn't be so visible. It was enough to not be asked too much by the natives of the time, and allowed us the conditions we needed to blend in as a unit of reinforcements that was beached at the wrong location.

The situation may be different here, but I'd suggest we come up with different aliases from before, considering we'll be facing the Regency out in the open. Using your actual name isn't suggested- it could cause problems and endanger the rest of this cell if you do so. Try to pick something you'll remember easily enough.

Feel free to suggest names and ideas for yourselves, or help others. The BCE has a list of them you can pick from. The sooner we can compile a list, the easier it will make it for all of us to recall while in the middle of the mission.

[Boy, talking like this is a reminder of speaking with soldiers before battles. That was a long time ago, and he's getting back into the hang of it. Also, guess who's bad at suggesting names? THIS GUY. Thankfully, the BCE has a posh name generator that can be found here.]

prizeneck

[At the equivalent of 03:45 AM, you're getting a voice message ~~because fuck your text feature~~. ]

Right, question.

Actually two.

First: Imagine you're being chased for a long time. You're unarmed, and yer injured. About to keel over. You can only carry one thing as you're running: a cell phone [a pause, and a rustle - he's waving his hand] or whatever you people use to communicate; or some food.

Which one do you take, and why?

Second question: who here can deal with high tech gadgets? I got a thing that needs checking before we head to the next mission.

northerndragon

I have two things to speak on today. The big white wolf is a direwolf. He's mine. His name is Ghost. Dogs don't like him, horses don't like him, and he can bring down deer and elk. Not just can — will. He's half-wild, maybe more than half, and you won't hear him coming. He's never shown his teeth to a friend, though. If you're good to him, he'll be good to you. The other thing — if you want to go out there, or you've been out there, and you're not used to the wilderness, time was when I was a kind of ranger. I have to tell you that I'm not used to this wilderness, but I'll help you if I can. And if any of you want to train with swords, I'm your man for that, too. If you're new to COST… well, ask Chiron which one I am, but looking for Ghost should give you an idea of it. I'd be pleased to meet you.

[OOC: Jon has his own log post over here for any and all recent BASE stuff, including interactions specifically with Ghost or with both of them, Jhashch training, camping (which I am pretty late on due to illness but would still love to do). You can probably have most any top level you want, if you give me a nudge -- PM,

detectivefiction, or detectivefiction#1669 on Discord.]

bivariant

This is Brevet General Kel Cheris. I have a request to make of those willing, and an announcement you must hear.

Foremost, I would like to form a strategic partnership with one of you who is considered among the elite of Aranean society. Due to my own peculiar position, I hope to use your status to make myself acceptably "handled" within hierarchy, thus as overlooked as possible by curious or superstitious eyes. Also, because command has suggested we work in pairs. I will repay you in the manner of your choosing, excluding sexual favors.

Less to do with our current mission, and more to do with your continued safety -- I have not had an opportunity to publicly address you on the topic of the shadow in the room. And I do not like withholding information.

Some of you may have noticed him, and some of you may have not had the time to meet with me. With me is General Shuos Jedao, who is both a brilliant tactician and a traitor to the Hexarchate that I am currently responsible for. Despite his reputation, he cannot harm any of you physically, however he is exceptionally good at... talking. And observing. He has asked that I let you know that he made himself absolutely willing to serve on this mission, as he has a background in espionage and game theory that I feel will be well-placed, if not essential. To note: I have made arrangements with Percival de Rolo ( @LORDTLDR ) for the two of us to be handled, should I be compromised and the General does become a danger to you.

I have made my location public should you wish to approach me privately for either matter, and I will answer all reasonable questions and address concerns.

[ ok thats a lot of text to dump here yikes wow ]

millimeter

[ 1 | Like a week before everyone finds out they're going to Jhashch:]

hey, what kind of stuff have you guys seen? anything photo worthy?? i wanna see your pics!

[ 2 | And like an hour later, he adds another message. Yes, these are technically separate posts.]

quick question!!
where are you guys from?
bonus points if it isn't earth (but earth is ok too obv!)

[ 3 | And then again, though this one is at least a few days later:]

ssssssssooo
informal poll time!
is it normal for people not to remember joining cost
i mean like
do you remember?

jw bc i've met a LOT of people who don't remember

[ 4 | And at some even later point:]

OMG LOOK

[ATTACHMENT: LOOK.png] [Pretend the background to that photo is more BASE appropriate.]

SHE'S SO CUTE
WHAT DO I DO???>>
😩😩😩😩
someone help how do you take care of a chocobo in omnispace

[I'm sorry for everything.]

crownless

WHAT THE FUCK

WHERES MY BROTHER AND MY ROOMMATE AND WHY ARE WE ON A FUCKING FISH

[and, five minutes later:]

and shinobu but idk if were friends
whatever
why are we on a goddamn fish?!?!?!?

[good morning to you too, sleeping beauty.]

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