video; un: saxitup | two truths, one lie

[saxsongs]

Hello! Some of you might remember me, but in case you don't - my name is Ren Jinguji. I returned during New Years and I'm resuming my work as an idol!

[With rewnewed energy, as one might notice from his annoyingly sparkling smile.]

But that's not why I'm making this post, really. I want to propose a game! Something so we can get to know each other better.

This is, two truths, one lie. Write three things about yourself, one of which is a lie. Others will have to guess which one it is. Of course, you can also reply as a video or a voice message, if that's easier.

Simple, right? Let's have fun.

Comments

[notgrande]

Oh, they do sometimes. Dvalin had a time where he did, but it wasn't his fault that it happened. He's normally a very reasonable dragon.

Having a Vision is not really fate or destiny. They're given out when people really need it. Like when you're in danger. Or when you have a lot of ambition to reach a goal. I've definitely heard people call them a blessing from our Archons - or gods - but it's probably not that simple.

People who have them can be pretty special, though.

[throneaway]

Never woke up this morning thinking I'd empathize with an out-of-control dragon. But here we are.

Ahh. I think I get it. Prognostication. Oracles. That sort of line. I'm sure there's some causation-linked ambition and magical acuity, myself. Or maybe it's just a correlation between people who don't quit at any activity they try.

Obvious question, are you one of those special people?

[notgrande]

Persistence has its merits, especially when you're trying to learn something. The magic of this place works like that, too. Just keep learning and you'll get there, if you want to. I can't tell you what to do on that part.

I am. Mine is from the Anemo Archon -- well, I don't think it's from him directly, but something like that. So I have what most people would call wind magic. I don't really consider myself all that special, though. Just fortunate enough to get it when I needed it.

[throneaway]

I find power and knowledge for their own sake incredibly enticing, Bardy, there's no need to encourage me there.

Wind magic... That's something. Did you end up in Spring too, or is that not always how it works?

[notgrande]

Bardy! I like it. Venti's my name, if that's better. But I don't mind, either way. Go with whatever you feel like.

I did happen to end up in Spring, but that's not always how it works here. I just consider myself lucky that it's something I'm comfortable with.

[ something something wind god ]

What season did you happen to end up in? There's a lot of people here who may be happy to help if you need it.

[throneaway]

Whatever you want to be called, I'll call you that. But I like referencing usernames and occupations, too. It's good fun to see what people get up to, especially in a place like this. ...That an Italian name? [ No Sbux references, no google translate, not this time. Just vibes. ]

Is Spring what I'd expect it is, otherwise? Any connection to liminal growth cycles, rain, storms? I'm trying to make sure I don't cross reference magics, and there're a lot of moving parts here.

Winter. I wouldn't mind apprenticing to someone, or multiple someones. I'm entirely self taught, otherwise.

[notgrande]

[ as long as it isn't tone-deaf bard, he's not fussy, but he'll answer - ]

Venti it is, then. We don't have Italians where I'm from. I'm from a nation called Mondstadt. We're the nation of freedom and wind.

A bit, yes. Mostly wind or weather related to it - like tornadoes. But we can also help plants to grow, heal, lift curses.

It kind of fits in with the idea of spring being new life. Very thematic.

I don't know any winters personally, but I can tell you that there's probably a lot around. And it certainly won't help to ask. My only advice is obvious - just practice. Don't try to learn too much at once. The magic is different from what I had at home,a nd I still found it helpful to pace myself.

[throneaway]

That's extremely interesting. I'm sorry, it's still just ingrained in me to consider every non-Constant world vaguely Earth-like, but you'll be the...fourth or fifth that isn't. I'll fix it in my mind, eventually.

Lift curses? You mean the sort of thing plaguing the locals that they call corruption?

Your concern for others does you credit, but there's no need to worry about me overdoing it on the magic front. I don't think it's possible.

Has either type changed you? Physiologically, I mean.

[notgrande]

Well, it's curses like - that fae can put on you, too. I've not personally lifted any, though. So others may have a different perspective there.

You'd be surprised of the things that might be possible now!

And no, it hasn't changed me physiologically. I mean, you can become an animal with all of this, too. But other than that, I'm still as human as I was when I arrived!

[ it's technically the truth! ]