Внутреннее тестирование Вики/E-II — различия между версиями
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<center><span style="color:purple;font-weight:bold"><big><big>'''Jena Year 2470'''</big></big></span></center> | <center><span style="color:purple;font-weight:bold"><big><big>'''Jena Year 2470'''</big></big></span></center> | ||
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When Niï pushed the curtains of the hut, he was assailed by the tempting smell of dinner. While it was agreed that he would prepare the evening meal, his mother had already returned from her diplomatic mission, and was working on it in his place. Kneeling over a small amber stockpot, she was seasoning the cold soup it contained with various aromatic herbs. Looï glanced at her elder, making sure he hadn't forgotten to leave his equipment outside. Within the family household, the rules were strict, and Looï saw to it they were respected by all. Dressed in a simple woven loincloth, Niï greeted his mother. At twenty years old, the Zoraï had a body with chiseled muscles, whose blue skin, clear and smooth, reflected his youth. | When Niï pushed the curtains of the hut, he was assailed by the tempting smell of dinner. While it was agreed that he would prepare the evening meal, his mother had already returned from her diplomatic mission, and was working on it in his place. Kneeling over a small amber stockpot, she was seasoning the cold soup it contained with various aromatic herbs. Looï glanced at her elder, making sure he hadn't forgotten to leave his equipment outside. Within the family household, the rules were strict, and Looï saw to it they were respected by all. Dressed in a simple woven loincloth, Niï greeted his mother. At twenty years old, the Zoraï had a body with chiseled muscles, whose blue skin, clear and smooth, reflected his youth. | ||
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:''"You're worried about father, right?"'' said Niï, while sitting down again suddenly. | :''"You're worried about father, right?"'' said Niï, while sitting down again suddenly. | ||
| − | :''"Niï…. You know your father. Especially, do not take into account what he will say this evening | + | :''"Niï…. You know your father. Especially, do not take into account what he will say this evening,"'' she said in a compassionate tone. |
And at that same time, the homin in question, as if obeying an invocation, passed the drapes of the hut. Resting on a muscular neck and trapezius, the impressive mask entirely tattooed with black swept the room with his gaze. Seeing that his elder had already arrived, Sang stopped short. He stared at him coldly for a few seconds, then shifted eyes to his wife. | And at that same time, the homin in question, as if obeying an invocation, passed the drapes of the hut. Resting on a muscular neck and trapezius, the impressive mask entirely tattooed with black swept the room with his gaze. Seeing that his elder had already arrived, Sang stopped short. He stared at him coldly for a few seconds, then shifted eyes to his wife. | ||
| − | :''"We were right, Looï. I spent my day tracking down the Karavan | + | :''"We were right, Looï. I spent my day tracking down the Karavan agents, and I can confirm that they have set up camp in the west, on the border of the Purple Marshes. They are conducting experiments on the evil that is rampant there, I am convinced!" |
| − | At the | + | At the mention of the Purple Marshes, Looi's body tensed. This diseased area of the Jungle was plagued by some mysterious form of pollution or sickness, able to contaminate living things and seemingly consuming Atys as it progressed. |
Sang continued, his tone as raging as ever. | Sang continued, his tone as raging as ever. | ||
| − | :''"These demons from the heavens are truly the embodiment of evil! I curse the Theocracy for getting friendly with them. Besides, maybe they are in cahoots, and allow them to conduct their dark experiments | + | :''"These demons from the heavens are truly the embodiment of evil! I curse the Theocracy for getting friendly with them. Besides, maybe they are in cahoots, and allow them to conduct their dark experiments?" |
Looï put the pieces Niï had just finished cutting into a bowl containing dried fruit and stood up. | Looï put the pieces Niï had just finished cutting into a bowl containing dried fruit and stood up. | ||
| − | :''"I don't think so, Sang. The Theocracy is greedy and corrupt, but not so greedy as to encourage the Karavan to | + | :''"I don't think so, Sang. The Theocracy is greedy and corrupt, but not so greedy as to encourage the Karavan to conduct experiments in the Purple Marshes. The Kamis would never forgive Min-Cho. Tomorrow, a diplomatic meeting between the various Jungle tribes and the Theocracy will be held in Zoran. I will try to find out more." |
Sang muttered a few words at the mention of Min-Cho, the so-called Great Sage, and grabbed a goatskin of water. Looï continued, ignoring her husband's annoyance. | Sang muttered a few words at the mention of Min-Cho, the so-called Great Sage, and grabbed a goatskin of water. Looï continued, ignoring her husband's annoyance. | ||
| − | :''"By the way, I received this afternoon important news, by [[izam]], from the [[Fyros]] Empire. News with a strong | + | :''"By the way, I received this afternoon important news, by [[izam]], from the [[Fyros]] Empire. News with a strong international impact…. Sang, are you listening to me?" |
In fact the Black Mask was not listening to his wife, but was staring at his son with insistence. Once his thirst quenched, he walked towards him. | In fact the Black Mask was not listening to his wife, but was staring at his son with insistence. Once his thirst quenched, he walked towards him. | ||
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:''"He… Hello Kami. My name is Pü Fu-Tao. D... Do you have a name?" | :''"He… Hello Kami. My name is Pü Fu-Tao. D... Do you have a name?" | ||
| − | The Kami pointed his claw in his direction once again | + | The Kami pointed his claw in his direction once again. |
:''"Uh… Can you speak? I've been told that Kamis can speak." | :''"Uh… Can you speak? I've been told that Kamis can speak." | ||
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The Kami put its claw on his furry head, before pointing it again in Pü's direction. The child's face lit up. | The Kami put its claw on his furry head, before pointing it again in Pü's direction. The child's face lit up. | ||
| − | :''"Ah, you want Mom's tiara?" he said, walking towards him with the amber crown in his hand. She made it, like all the jewelry you can see here! This is her workshop, and mom is a master jeweler. She makes incredible fineries that protect the tribe's warriors with magic!" | + | :''"Ah, you want Mom's tiara?"'' he said, walking towards him with the amber crown in his hand. ''"She made it, like all the jewelry you can see here! This is her workshop, and mom is a master jeweler. She makes incredible fineries that protect the tribe's warriors with magic!" |
The Kami, whose claw was still pointed in Pü's direction, laid his gaze on the diadem. | The Kami, whose claw was still pointed in Pü's direction, laid his gaze on the diadem. | ||
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:''"Niï, a Kami was there in the workshop. I think he wanted Mom's diadem. He held it tightly to him." | :''"Niï, a Kami was there in the workshop. I think he wanted Mom's diadem. He held it tightly to him." | ||
| − | :''"What?"'' | + | :''"What?"'' her brother replied doubtfully. |
| − | :''"I promise you, there was a | + | :''"I promise you, there was a Kami right there! All hairy, all black. With two big white eyes. It appeared at a blow and disappeared when you arrived." |
Niï knelt down in front of his little brother. | Niï knelt down in front of his little brother. | ||
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Niï exploded with anger. | Niï exploded with anger. | ||
| − | :''"I didn't let him take the bell, he just did extremely well! It's time you accepted that sometimes things don't go your way! You're just a Black Mask, you don't have Grandma Bä-Bä's gifts of prescience" | + | :''"I didn't let him take the bell, he just did extremely well! It's time you accepted that sometimes things don't go your way! You're just a Black Mask, you don't have Grandma Bä-Bä's gifts of prescience!" |
Sang swung his stool and walked toward his son. Then the High Priestess stood up, and the hut charged with energy flood. Around her, the air began to vibrate, and the light abruptly distorted: Looï was giving off an overwhelming aura. | Sang swung his stool and walked toward his son. Then the High Priestess stood up, and the hut charged with energy flood. Around her, the air began to vibrate, and the light abruptly distorted: Looï was giving off an overwhelming aura. | ||
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Instinctively, Sang and Niï let themselves fall to the ground. | Instinctively, Sang and Niï let themselves fall to the ground. | ||
| − | :''"Sang, Pü does not lie! I felt the presence of a Kami nearby earlier, so he confirms my intuition. Do not forget, you are not only the Black Mask, you are also the father of these children! Niï, respect your father, and do not blaspheme ! The Black Mask and Granny Bä-Bä each play their own role. Your comparison is dishonorable! Now, let's finish dinner, and in silence, please." | + | :''"Sang, Pü does not lie! I felt the presence of a Kami nearby earlier, so he confirms my intuition. Do not forget, you are not only the Black Mask, you are also the father of these children! Niï, respect your father, and do not blaspheme! The Black Mask and Granny Bä-Bä each play their own role. Your comparison is dishonorable! Now, let's finish dinner, and in silence, please." |
The two Zorais sat back down without saying a word. Pü was staring at his mother, his eyes shining with admiration. She smiled at him. In accordance with her orders, and despite the palpable tension, the rest of the meal went on calmly. When all four had finished their bowl of fruit and the table was cleared, Sang got up and headed for the exit of the hut. | The two Zorais sat back down without saying a word. Pü was staring at his mother, his eyes shining with admiration. She smiled at him. In accordance with her orders, and despite the palpable tension, the rest of the meal went on calmly. When all four had finished their bowl of fruit and the table was cleared, Sang got up and headed for the exit of the hut. | ||
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:''"It all depends, Pü. Your father is a much better warrior than I am. I'm no match for him in hand-to-hand combat. But like Grandmother Bä-Bä, I have been blessed by the Kami. My mastery of magic is far superior to that of any of you." | :''"It all depends, Pü. Your father is a much better warrior than I am. I'm no match for him in hand-to-hand combat. But like Grandmother Bä-Bä, I have been blessed by the Kami. My mastery of magic is far superior to that of any of you." | ||
| − | :''"I want to be blessed by the Kamis too!"'' replied Pü, returning her embrace. Looï guffawed again. | + | :''"I want to be blessed by the Kamis too!"'' replied Pü, returning her embrace. |
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| + | Looï guffawed again. | ||
:''"It is not something we choose, Pü. It is the Kamis that choose us. By the way, can you tell me more about the Kami you met?" | :''"It is not something we choose, Pü. It is the Kamis that choose us. By the way, can you tell me more about the Kami you met?" | ||
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:''"Pü, can you wait for me outside for your evening classes? As you will see, the program of the day has changed." | :''"Pü, can you wait for me outside for your evening classes? As you will see, the program of the day has changed." | ||
| − | + | Pü agreed and got out the hut. | |
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Sitting on the edge of the large root on which the family hut was built, Pü watched the other dwellings of the village, located on either side of the stump heights, and lit by the tireless dance of the fireflies. Several stories below his feet, he could see the thatched roof of the dojo, where his father was probably in the middle of training his brother. He hoped that both of them had calmed down. Pü had a very close relationship with his older brother, who constantly showed him love, but who could also show authority when necessary. He was his best friend as well as confidant. | Sitting on the edge of the large root on which the family hut was built, Pü watched the other dwellings of the village, located on either side of the stump heights, and lit by the tireless dance of the fireflies. Several stories below his feet, he could see the thatched roof of the dojo, where his father was probably in the middle of training his brother. He hoped that both of them had calmed down. Pü had a very close relationship with his older brother, who constantly showed him love, but who could also show authority when necessary. He was his best friend as well as confidant. | ||
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As agreed, his mother didn't delay to joined him for his evening classes. She sat down next to him. | As agreed, his mother didn't delay to joined him for his evening classes. She sat down next to him. | ||
| − | :''"So, as I was saying earlier, I've decided to change today's schedule. Originally, I was going to give you an in-depth | + | :''"So, as I was saying earlier, I've decided to change today's schedule. Originally, I was going to give you an in-depth botany class, but some fresh and important news came to me from the Fyros Empire earlier this afternoon. They concern imperial policy. So I thought it would be more relevant to take the time to discuss them. Is that okay with you?" |
| − | Pü nodded and snuggled up to his mother. He loved these moments with her, in all intimacy, without anyone to disturb them. He loved listening to her voice, and making her proud, reciting her lessons to perfection. As the future Shadow of the Black Mask, Pü needed to know more than anyone else about the history of Atys, for | + | Pü nodded and snuggled up to his mother. He loved these moments with her, in all intimacy, without anyone to disturb them. He loved listening to her voice, and making her proud, reciting her lessons to perfection. As the future Shadow of the Black Mask, Pü needed to know more than anyone else about the history of Atys, for im to properly appreciate the relationships between its nations, and thus advise his brother as best he could when leading the Sacred War. So today, the botany class had turned into a discussion session on current events in the Fyros Empire, whose territory located in the far boreal deserts had always fascinated Pü. Accustomed to lush jungles, the young Zorai had always wondered how it was possible to live in such lands. But the hostile climate they suffered was a good match for his idea of the Fyros, that people of proud and courageous warriors whose ardent temperament drove them to incessantly advance. In fact, even the physical appearance of the Fyros exuded harshness: stocky bodies, bulging muscles, swarthy skin. Born warriors. While the hawkish attitude of the Pü tribe made it almost unique among the various tribes of the Jungle, it was its common denominator with those of the Desert. |
:''"Well.I would not teach you anything by reminding you that the current Emperor of the Fyros is Thesop, the youngest son of Abylus the Learned. For if Pyto, his eldest son, succeeded him at his death, as the imperial tradition wants, the reign of the latter was very short. As you know, two years after his accession to the throne he was assassinated by his younger brother Thesop." | :''"Well.I would not teach you anything by reminding you that the current Emperor of the Fyros is Thesop, the youngest son of Abylus the Learned. For if Pyto, his eldest son, succeeded him at his death, as the imperial tradition wants, the reign of the latter was very short. As you know, two years after his accession to the throne he was assassinated by his younger brother Thesop." | ||
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:''"Looï, Pü, I hope I'm not disturbing you." | :''"Looï, Pü, I hope I'm not disturbing you." | ||
| − | :''"No Ke'val, I was discussing with Pü the assassination of Emperor Thesop, we were just finishing up | + | :''"No Ke'val, I was discussing with Pü the assassination of Emperor Thesop, we were just finishing up,"'' said Looï as she stood up. |
Pü stood up in turn. His uncle looked a lot like his father, right down to the horns of his mask. Only the untattooed parts of this one made it easy to tell the two homins apart. Pü was very fond of his uncle, who was his referent master instructor. He trained with him almost every day. Like his father, Ke'val was very strict. But in contrst to the last, he knew how to express compliments. Thinking back on the conversation he had just had with his mother, Pü couldn't help but wonder if Ke'val had ever wished to take the Black Mask's place. The thought terrified him. Very fortunately, his uncle did not give him the opportunity to wander any longer in his thoughts. | Pü stood up in turn. His uncle looked a lot like his father, right down to the horns of his mask. Only the untattooed parts of this one made it easy to tell the two homins apart. Pü was very fond of his uncle, who was his referent master instructor. He trained with him almost every day. Like his father, Ke'val was very strict. But in contrst to the last, he knew how to express compliments. Thinking back on the conversation he had just had with his mother, Pü couldn't help but wonder if Ke'val had ever wished to take the Black Mask's place. The thought terrified him. Very fortunately, his uncle did not give him the opportunity to wander any longer in his thoughts. | ||
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Again, an unanswered question. Definitely, Pü was eager to grow up. | Again, an unanswered question. Definitely, Pü was eager to grow up. | ||
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