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A Conversation with an Illuminated Archivist
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Category Story Event
Type Story
Data ID 281119

A Conversation with an Illuminated Archivist is a Sunless Skies Story Event.

Story description[]

The man lowers his hood. His features are strident, striking, made all the more so by the lattice of tattoos marking his face like a verdant birthmark. He extends his hands. "The Word made flesh. And you have fed ours. We would be glad – the Supralapsarians and I – to welcome you to our little enclave in the flotilla." He lowers his cloak to expose his tattooed collarbone. "But first you must read."

Trigger conditions[]

Unaccountablypeckish icon An Offering Made ≥ 1 ≤ 1,
Area: Limbo
Frequency: Always (100%)

Interactions[]

Actions Requirements Effects Notes
Accept
Read the Illuminated Archivist's flesh.
Always coming home
The tattoos on his collar are a jumble of words and pictures. You make out a crab and a cave, a candle and a roof. You recite the words you find there: "I am home." He embraces you, bony arms wrapped around your frame like stumbling into a coffin. "Yes, you are home. Follow me. We're all at the flotilla at the moment. I dislike the arrangement, but there are too few of us to survive alone. If you like, I shall teach you to read." He says 'read' with a weighty, portentous inflection.
Decline
This is not for you.
The Illuminated Archivist raises his cloak with icy dignity. "Very well. May you travel in darkness. Should you wish to find us again, leave us a feast." He walks into the mists.
Ask about the Supralapsarians
Who are these people and what do they want with you?
Preservation
The Archivist smiles blissfully. "We are those who were left behind, so we have decided that we chose to stay. We keep with tradition." He waves airily about him. "Ours is a remarkably liberating lifestyle. You helped us, however indirectly, with your gift. I'd like to return the favour."


Links[]

Links In[]

Avidhorizon ambience On the Quiet Sea

Links Out[]

Avidhorizon ambience Aboard the Flotilla , Avidhorizon ambience On the Quiet Sea


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