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SLEEP
A manipulative enigma with grand presence and power within The Murmur that rivals that of a god, and many already treat Her as such. She is everywhere and nowhere at once. Call to her, and she may answer you. She may even treat you, if you treat her, but be prepared to sacrifice. Painful offerings and loyalty are her favorite gifts of devotion (She's also a hopeless romantic).
The Numerals and Espera seem to despise Her, and One is inexplicably bound to Her. What Sleep has disclosed about Her intentions seem quite simple: Collect more Vessels to host Her power, expand past the Earth She's tied to, and deliver them all from loneliness and prolonged suffering to a divine eutopia only She can create.
For that, She needs One.
The Numerals and Espera seem to despise Her, and One is inexplicably bound to Her. What Sleep has disclosed about Her intentions seem quite simple: Collect more Vessels to host Her power, expand past the Earth She's tied to, and deliver them all from loneliness and prolonged suffering to a divine eutopia only She can create.
For that, She needs One.
ONE
A somber, shy and elusive individual that better expresses himself through poetry and song. One's past is shrouded in mystery, tragedy and his own amnesia, but hinted to hold an incredible power that not even he is aware of. One has devoted his entirety to Sleep through blood sacrifice in an attempt to skew Her attention from the vessels to himself, but whether that was successful or not has yet to be known.
Vessels have been made recently aware that One has suffered Lunar Exaltation before the world was destroyed: An ascension, from mortal to more, and a beacon of power that remains the reason why Sleep seeks to claim him.
Vessels have been made recently aware that One has suffered Lunar Exaltation before the world was destroyed: An ascension, from mortal to more, and a beacon of power that remains the reason why Sleep seeks to claim him.
TWO
Not much is known about the Numeral Two, other than he is an expressive and unburdened Token, mute but not idle. He was very close to One before being thrown into a voided plane of existence by Sleep's hand, and scattered into fragments. Espera claims he is essential to returning One to his senses and putting an end to Sleep's reign.
Currently missing, but one fragment has been found.
Currently missing, but one fragment has been found.
THREE
An impish Offering of the Trickster variant, the Numeral Three has a playful disposition and colorful means of expression. Rather chaotic but not malicious, he takes the form of three-eyed corvids, cacatuas, and foxes with frequency, while answering riddles fuels his permanance for brief bursts. His connection with the Waking World is stronger than Two's, but in no less need of mending.
Currently his appearances are unreliable; He may be seen in shared dreams or when he has enough power to solidify from the Void's realm.
Currently his appearances are unreliable; He may be seen in shared dreams or when he has enough power to solidify from the Void's realm.
FOUR
The first Numeral to vanish and the last to be found. Not much is known about Four, other than having a very strong connection with Three.
Currently missing.
Currently missing.
ESPERA
Revealed to be Nymphai, The Espera were birthed from One's exaltation and were meant to guide him on his journey from mortal to more before being barred by Sleep. She, (or they), is (are) a singular entity of three bodies, which are missing in a similar manner to the Numerals.
She has a stronger presence within the Murmur but too weak to manifest physically, and is always watching to aid the Vessels in any way she can.
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ROLL: 13
What is it you wish to know, Sibling?
lucky 13
[ He had an elder sister. Past tense. He's not looking for replacements, miss. ]
My highest hopes would be the location of an untouched food bank. [ A prepper basement? Or a military outpost. Actually he'd even take a place where they stored winter gear. He's been stressing about the impending seasons a lot. Saheon's a simple guy, overly obsessed with very immediate short term goals and physical objects. He has a hard time with abstract long term planning. ]
I guess if you can't even tell me that, I'd like to know your plans for the group, miss.
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If you can't even change your tone, I do not think we have conversation, [ and after a beat, an almost dismissive: ] sir.
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[ He can't turn it off! It's hard when talking over the murmur is mixed up with all his thoughts, which are constantly awful and hateful! How does he be polite in his mind. He wants to get things from Espera!!! ]
How should I talk... then?
[ Does he need to bow???? ]
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[ espera does not need reverence— only respect. ]
I will deliver in kind.
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[ She's begrudgingly getting it by not capitulating, but only just. ]
But you do want something. Just not the same thing as the... you know?
[ He doesn't want to say Sleep's name! What if she comes over here, not worth the risk, no no. He's crawling over to Espera first for a reason! She talked like she was working against Sleep, which might be good for getting Saheon what he wants (food, money, protection), but it might also open him up to danger... In which case... Go Sleep! He's always been a fan! ]
If there's sides, any normal person like's to know where they're standing, right? That's not...rude, right miss?
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It is not. I am not Her. [ espera does not seem to resent sleep though, she simmply . . . feels frustrated by her presence. shortly after, a sigh of sympathy. ] All I want is for Her reign to end.
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[ If they were physically in the same space, Saheon would helpfully jerk a thumb at the ruined city, rotting on the vine from Sleeps power. Seems a bit ambitious, Miss Espera! ]
If you could do it alone, you'd have done it, wouldn't you? [ But she hasn't, soooo. ] What's the cost.
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The sun's return is suffice enough that it is possible. If our numbers rise in favor, our chances become greater ones.
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It's just he really doesn't like the idea of a deity...so... ]
So it's possible if we "take the risk". [ He'd love to make an even snider comment here, but look how polite he's being, miss! ]
Then what? You'll replace Her?
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[ she almost feels offended to have heard that. almost. ]
You will be your own ruler, as things should be.
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[ Damn straight that would be as it should be! Now she's talking his language. ]
So nobody could take her place, either?
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I did not exist the first time it happened. But I can assure you, I would have if I had.
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Wait. Hold on. Give him a second to mentally check Megumi's little data dump...? No dates are listed but the city can't have fallen that long ago? ]
Er. How old are you?
[ Is Espera a baby? ]
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Seventeen full moons.
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...Never mind about the supplies, Espera.
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Is that too young by human standards?
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[ He takes it back, kiddo. You can be his younger sister if you want. He hasn't had one of those before. ]
I'll go find you some alphabet blocks later.
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For what purpose would I need alphabet blocks?
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[ happy one year~ ]
Might even help you learn to read some books.
[ Since she clearly doesn't know! a thing! about human aging! if saheon of all people is explaining things to you... ]
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I know how to read, [ a beat ] but thank you. I do not have a "birthday".
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Everyone has a birthday.
[ For example, Saheon's is May 11th! If Espera was born seventeen months ago, and today is in October, she should also be born in May! ]
If you don't know it, just pick a random day. People do it all the time.
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espera only takes a moment to look through her own memory. ]
May 19th, 2023.
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