public channel - D148 - fae jargon 101

[kingsroads]

If anyone, older member or newer arrival, wants information on... [ oh lord, this is going to take a while. Strange sighs slightly before obviously reading off a list of terms he's written down. ] Arcadia, the Rose Queen, Ignatius, Nightshade, the Count of Crows, Frost, the Summer Court, the Winter Court, how faerie court hierarchies work, the Wyld Fae, or the Beast, then I'll be happy to tell you what I know. I picked up some knowledge from my time in Portland and through conversations with the fae here and, for obvious reasons, don't want to bore all of you with far too many details and speculations at once.

[ There's a pause, partly to catch his friggen breath, before Strange continues talking. ]

I can at least explain Portland, though--for our new arrivals, of course. It's a city where the carnival was recently trapped for a month. Many members had their memories altered and believed they lived in the city for their entire lives. It was a...trying experience.

[ Understatement of the century. Strange sighs, like he's steeling himself for what he's going to say next. ]

Portland had it's own set of fae, some of whom I mentioned in my previous list. Plenty of the carnival members have ill-will towards those fae, who seemed determined to vex us and ruin our lives during that month. And despite the fact that we've left that world, I've a feeling that we'll see those fae again. Now that the Severing's removed, they can travel to different worlds the same way the Ringmaster can. And it wouldn't surprise me if some tried to reclaim what or who they believe they lost.

[ how dramatic! And quite possibly the worst way to end a broadcast as Strange just flips the radio off then and there. He has absolutely no clue how to best END the broadcast so not being cryptic is officially for chumps. ]

Comments

[diamondsare]

Not the locks where I am from. If a form of magic can change our very species, likely among other things, then there would be ways to cheat even a magic 'lock' if one is creative enough. In this case, however.. [A pause, then a sigh.] No, it is as you said. I do not think locks, magical or otherwise, would be helpful. Who among us has such intimate knowledge of any of these named beings to isolate them from entering but allow others who are merely similar, like the summerling fae we currently are being hosted by?

[She sounds a touch put out. A diamond, having to do her own fighting?]

Weaponry and early warning it is, I suppose.

[kingsroads]

And that's the problem. Few of us have enough knowledge to even attempt the spell, even fewer of us have enough knowledge for the spell to succeed. I'm certain a patchwork solution could be cobbled together but it would be just that: patchwork.

[diamondsare]

A more offensive approach may be required should they decide to visit. In time it might be wise to suggest keeping a store of iron weapons, as unpleasant as it would be for those most altered and the native fae, for the most trustworthy to wield against such a foe. A risk to be certain! I admit warfare is not my area of expertise, but neglecting a weapon simply because it works on you as well seems unwise.

[kingsroads]

Warfare isn't mine either. I fought in the peninsula, of course, but only minimally served in a strategy capacity.

Still...it can't hurt. We'll have to keep an eye out for anything iron at our next stop, however, as we certainly won't find any here.

[diamondsare]

And asking may well upset our hosts. I will do my best to keep watch, and think of ways to propose it to the Ringmaster. With good fortune, our ... friends ... from the last world will not come visiting before we are even somewhat prepared for them.

[kingsroads]

We at least have some time. I imagine their attentions will be focused back on that world before they turn to us.

[ gotta fuck up Portland before they fuck up the carnival, after all. ]

[diamondsare]

One might hope. No reason to dally too long however, it's better to be prepared for something that may not happen than hope it won't and find out otherwise.

[kingsroads]

Agreed. The sooner we can find a way to match them, the better. [ a pause, before, ] I'll keep an eye out for anything iron at our next stop after the Summerlands. Hopefully there will be something.