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video; un: an.exorcist
[ The video opens to a young man with longish snow white hair tied back in a fluffy ponytail, dressed in a distinctive sort of black, red, and white uniform. He's sitting at an old Victorian desk, and there's an embroidered banner behind him, the same sort of one that can be seen hanging outside of Sanctuary. His pale eyes are clear and steady, and his gloved hands are folded neatly in front of him. ]
Hello. My name is Allen Walker, and I'm one of the persons who specialize in purifying and saving Beasts at Sanctuary in Crenshaw. If you haven't heard about us, we seek out those who have become Beasts in order to help purify and save them, as well as help people who might be struggling with corruption.
Beasts are not just monsters. Many of them were once humans or humanoid, natives of this place, and don't come back like we do. But they can still be made themselves once again. [ He speaks very gently, but clear and adamant. ]
Some of you may have noticed you've been having bad dreams -- nightmares, and more than usual. They aren't normal, and in fact seem to be caused by a certain kind of invisible Beast that attaches itself to a person, or something similar made of corruption itself. While they can be purified and that seems to work... they can't be saved, whatever they were before, and it can be dangerous to the person they're attached to.
[ He taps the left side of his face with a black-gloved finger, the one with the bright red scar that stems from what seems to be a star on his forehead, or a sort of solid, filled-in inverted pentagram. ] I can see them, so if you think you might be suffering from abnormal nightmares caused by such a thing I'd like to offer my services. I can attempt to purify them as well.
If they can't be purified in such a manner... [ he pauses, shifting a little restlessly ] It's possible for another person to enter their nightmares as well and try to confront it in that manner. It likewise purifies the Beast.
A number of people have mentioned apparitions or spirits haunting them as well, also abnormally all at once and apparently of people who haven't died here... Some of us here can calm the spirits with our abilities, but it doesn't seem to fully lay them to rest. There is a blood ritual of spiritual cleansing that can be done though? And that seems to stop them and let them be at peace.
That said... if there is anyone who needs any sort of assistance, or just a calming place to come and ease their thoughts for a while, Sanctuary always has its doors open. One of Lady Amaterasu's cherry blossom trees is here, which is comforting and can help ease someone's corruption. Even if you're just hungry, Miss Abigail and a number of other volunteers help provide a lunch and dinner to people in the area. And if you know anyone who has become a Beast, or who you're worried might... we can help.
Likewise, if there is anyone who would wish to help, we will always want to hear from you. Especially anyone with purification abilities, but even if it's just helping to calm someone's distress, tending to the wounded, or researching purification methods... even just making dinner sometimes, it all helps. Lady Alayne has also mentioned she'd like to organize a sort of "canning drive" or jam baking week soon, for any Palebloods who'd like to contribute their ability to make anti-corruptive jams. And any Hunter who wishes to find another way than killing... those ways exist.
[ Chin up, demeanor gentle. His pale grey eyes are steady though, and determined. Stern yet delicate. ]
Thank you, and good evening.
[ This much more polished and diplomatic broadcast was brought to you bySansa Stark Alayne Stone, PR Consultant. ]
[ Sanctuary Members Filter ]
Lady Alayne and I approached the head of the Hunters, the Wayward Watcher a few weeks ago, as some of you may know. Unfortunately [ he grimaces lightly, nose wrinkling ] ... she doesn't approve. She won't interfere, but they also want nothing to do with us. [ And if some of the allied Hunters have recently noticed being shunned almost entirely by other native Hunters enclaves they may have worked with before... that might be why. Sorry. ] However...
[ He glances to each side, and two figures step up next to him. One a younger woman, her hood pulled low, and the other an ambiguous, tall and lanky figure that resembles a living scarecrow. Their eyes glow a luminous blue behind their mask. ]
Miss Nell and Vaughn are representing two small factions of Hunters who are sympathetic to our methods and would wish to see a way of fighting Beasts that doesn't have to be lethal or spill as much blood, and might be able to still save the persons or, ah... [ a quick glance somewhere behind the camera, like he's getting a Look ] animals? they once were. Anyone who wishes to patrol with them as a Hunter is welcome to join with one of them, and they would be especially interested in partnering with anyone who has the ability to purify or reverse Beasthood. Although it goes without saying that we should try to keep this to ourselves and others also sympathetic.
Don't bother if you don't have experience. We're not here to babysit anyone. If you have what it takes and you have the strength to do it without spilling blood that doesn't need it, see me. Otherwise, we'll have no business. [ The woman, Nell, is... direct. ] See this guy [ a thumb is jerked at Allen ] if you want to find out how to reach me.
[ That's it. She walks back offscreen without saying another word and there's just the sound of a door shutting. While Allen... blinks with a slightly confused, awkward smile, the other Hunter beside him speaks up. Their voice sounding somewhat synthetic and genderless. ]
Nell keeps to the south and I keep to the north. If you wish to patrol the borders and watch the forest, see me. We meet once a week to discuss matters above Disciple's Defense and assign patrols. Sunday, at sundown. [ A long, somewhat uncomfortable pause. Their eyes boring into the camera with a... weirdly non-threatening kind of intensity, actually. Maybe just... no social skills, this one? ] ... do not be late.
[ Vaughn leaves, and Allen lets out a breath like he had been holding it. But a bright smile is quickly drummed up! and his gaze flickers down to... are those little cards that have been written out? ]
Eh, other than that... Viktor has been having some success in working on pacification-equipment using lunar energy to help restrain and calm beasts! If anyone would like to assist him with that, I'm sure he'd appreciate it. Likewise, he and Palamedes and a number of others have been exploring and unlocked some of the sealed doors that were found, and it looks like there is a lunar generator of sorts he hopes to get working for more reliable power in the building. Which they have discovered was once a monastery devoted to Moon Presence? Apparently all the inlaid gemstones that look like moonstones are actually bloodstone that will be powered. Miss Virra-Lorr is a Seer who has also mentioned she is working on a sort of alchemical... squid ink potion? That could help with Beasthood as well.
Related to that, Miss Luna has also been working on a book cataloguing Sleeper Beasts and discussion of how to try and save them as well, and I'm sure she'd appreciate any information you have. And if anyone is a Paleblood... myself and Atsushi have also been looking into records of those who have been able to use that to step within someone's-- soul, I guess. Their mind, and be able to try and help them resolve their Beasthood that way. If there's anyone who would like to join us, or who might be familiar with that.
Miss Wanda has helped set up some protection around Lady Amaterasu's tree as well. It's best not to mention it so no one tries to find a way around it, but the warding should prevent any hostile actions taken in the courtyard. Our hope is that would apply to Beasts as well. A number of individuals have volunteered to be Wardens to make sure the place is guarded at all times since more people are paying attention now... thank you very much. Truly.
On that note, um-- [ a slight glance offscreen again, like someone else is there making a motion ] It would also be best for those of us who purify by fighting or will be patrolling and working together to restrain and cleanse beasts to train together as well so we know how to work together best. Since I'm back on my feet more, I'm happy to train with people who might not be as comfortable and help show them what I can, since I'm familiar with fighting supernatural creatures like this. It would probably be best to choose a place that isn't The Gate, though... for a number of reasons. If anyone has any suggestions.
Oh, and um... please don't be alarmed if you see the ghost of an elderly man around, particularly in the archivist's study. [ Smiling somewhat... sheepishly? he makes an offhand wave with a gloved hand. ] He's quite friendly and used to be an archivist here, and Palamedes has set up some... wards? that let him appear for longer. I've been told he likes being read to. [ Yeah. Yeah you heard that right. ]
If anyone else has anything else they'd like to say, please feel free to as well using this. It'd be good I think if we all get to know each other better, even if we don't always see each other.
Thank you again everyone.
[ Action ]
[ After de-stressing and fretting with Sansa after the broadcast, Allen can be found anywhere on the grounds in Sanctuary, primarily either in the main hall chatting with people, checking in on the renovations and seeing what people are trying to clear out next (looks like debris blocking a library of sorts has finally been uncovered?), sitting and chatting with anyone injured or otherwise recovering in the infirmary, or trying to catch a rare breath in his room. ...Who am I kidding? He's also hovering around the kitchens pestering anyone who might be cooking and trying to snag a taste.
He's no longer in the wheelchair, but most people can hear him coming by the faint clicking sound of the crutches he's now on. He's getting better, though! He promises! ]
[ ooc: Anyone who's contacted me before about their character being interested in Sanctuary/we had a thread go this way/who filled out their character info on the Info Page is welcome to presume they're included in the locked filter! Also if you haven't filled out your character's interested roles on said info page yet, I'd greatly appreciate it for my own sanity... And please feel free to use the member filter to chat with each other as much as anything. ]
Hello. My name is Allen Walker, and I'm one of the persons who specialize in purifying and saving Beasts at Sanctuary in Crenshaw. If you haven't heard about us, we seek out those who have become Beasts in order to help purify and save them, as well as help people who might be struggling with corruption.
Beasts are not just monsters. Many of them were once humans or humanoid, natives of this place, and don't come back like we do. But they can still be made themselves once again. [ He speaks very gently, but clear and adamant. ]
Some of you may have noticed you've been having bad dreams -- nightmares, and more than usual. They aren't normal, and in fact seem to be caused by a certain kind of invisible Beast that attaches itself to a person, or something similar made of corruption itself. While they can be purified and that seems to work... they can't be saved, whatever they were before, and it can be dangerous to the person they're attached to.
[ He taps the left side of his face with a black-gloved finger, the one with the bright red scar that stems from what seems to be a star on his forehead, or a sort of solid, filled-in inverted pentagram. ] I can see them, so if you think you might be suffering from abnormal nightmares caused by such a thing I'd like to offer my services. I can attempt to purify them as well.
If they can't be purified in such a manner... [ he pauses, shifting a little restlessly ] It's possible for another person to enter their nightmares as well and try to confront it in that manner. It likewise purifies the Beast.
A number of people have mentioned apparitions or spirits haunting them as well, also abnormally all at once and apparently of people who haven't died here... Some of us here can calm the spirits with our abilities, but it doesn't seem to fully lay them to rest. There is a blood ritual of spiritual cleansing that can be done though? And that seems to stop them and let them be at peace.
That said... if there is anyone who needs any sort of assistance, or just a calming place to come and ease their thoughts for a while, Sanctuary always has its doors open. One of Lady Amaterasu's cherry blossom trees is here, which is comforting and can help ease someone's corruption. Even if you're just hungry, Miss Abigail and a number of other volunteers help provide a lunch and dinner to people in the area. And if you know anyone who has become a Beast, or who you're worried might... we can help.
Likewise, if there is anyone who would wish to help, we will always want to hear from you. Especially anyone with purification abilities, but even if it's just helping to calm someone's distress, tending to the wounded, or researching purification methods... even just making dinner sometimes, it all helps. Lady Alayne has also mentioned she'd like to organize a sort of "canning drive" or jam baking week soon, for any Palebloods who'd like to contribute their ability to make anti-corruptive jams. And any Hunter who wishes to find another way than killing... those ways exist.
[ Chin up, demeanor gentle. His pale grey eyes are steady though, and determined. Stern yet delicate. ]
Thank you, and good evening.
[ This much more polished and diplomatic broadcast was brought to you by
[ Sanctuary Members Filter ]
[ He glances to each side, and two figures step up next to him. One a younger woman, her hood pulled low, and the other an ambiguous, tall and lanky figure that resembles a living scarecrow. Their eyes glow a luminous blue behind their mask. ]
Miss Nell and Vaughn are representing two small factions of Hunters who are sympathetic to our methods and would wish to see a way of fighting Beasts that doesn't have to be lethal or spill as much blood, and might be able to still save the persons or, ah... [ a quick glance somewhere behind the camera, like he's getting a Look ] animals? they once were. Anyone who wishes to patrol with them as a Hunter is welcome to join with one of them, and they would be especially interested in partnering with anyone who has the ability to purify or reverse Beasthood. Although it goes without saying that we should try to keep this to ourselves and others also sympathetic.
Don't bother if you don't have experience. We're not here to babysit anyone. If you have what it takes and you have the strength to do it without spilling blood that doesn't need it, see me. Otherwise, we'll have no business. [ The woman, Nell, is... direct. ] See this guy [ a thumb is jerked at Allen ] if you want to find out how to reach me.
[ That's it. She walks back offscreen without saying another word and there's just the sound of a door shutting. While Allen... blinks with a slightly confused, awkward smile, the other Hunter beside him speaks up. Their voice sounding somewhat synthetic and genderless. ]
Nell keeps to the south and I keep to the north. If you wish to patrol the borders and watch the forest, see me. We meet once a week to discuss matters above Disciple's Defense and assign patrols. Sunday, at sundown. [ A long, somewhat uncomfortable pause. Their eyes boring into the camera with a... weirdly non-threatening kind of intensity, actually. Maybe just... no social skills, this one? ] ... do not be late.
[ Vaughn leaves, and Allen lets out a breath like he had been holding it. But a bright smile is quickly drummed up! and his gaze flickers down to... are those little cards that have been written out? ]
Eh, other than that... Viktor has been having some success in working on pacification-equipment using lunar energy to help restrain and calm beasts! If anyone would like to assist him with that, I'm sure he'd appreciate it. Likewise, he and Palamedes and a number of others have been exploring and unlocked some of the sealed doors that were found, and it looks like there is a lunar generator of sorts he hopes to get working for more reliable power in the building. Which they have discovered was once a monastery devoted to Moon Presence? Apparently all the inlaid gemstones that look like moonstones are actually bloodstone that will be powered. Miss Virra-Lorr is a Seer who has also mentioned she is working on a sort of alchemical... squid ink potion? That could help with Beasthood as well.
Related to that, Miss Luna has also been working on a book cataloguing Sleeper Beasts and discussion of how to try and save them as well, and I'm sure she'd appreciate any information you have. And if anyone is a Paleblood... myself and Atsushi have also been looking into records of those who have been able to use that to step within someone's-- soul, I guess. Their mind, and be able to try and help them resolve their Beasthood that way. If there's anyone who would like to join us, or who might be familiar with that.
Miss Wanda has helped set up some protection around Lady Amaterasu's tree as well. It's best not to mention it so no one tries to find a way around it, but the warding should prevent any hostile actions taken in the courtyard. Our hope is that would apply to Beasts as well. A number of individuals have volunteered to be Wardens to make sure the place is guarded at all times since more people are paying attention now... thank you very much. Truly.
On that note, um-- [ a slight glance offscreen again, like someone else is there making a motion ] It would also be best for those of us who purify by fighting or will be patrolling and working together to restrain and cleanse beasts to train together as well so we know how to work together best. Since I'm back on my feet more, I'm happy to train with people who might not be as comfortable and help show them what I can, since I'm familiar with fighting supernatural creatures like this. It would probably be best to choose a place that isn't The Gate, though... for a number of reasons. If anyone has any suggestions.
Oh, and um... please don't be alarmed if you see the ghost of an elderly man around, particularly in the archivist's study. [ Smiling somewhat... sheepishly? he makes an offhand wave with a gloved hand. ] He's quite friendly and used to be an archivist here, and Palamedes has set up some... wards? that let him appear for longer. I've been told he likes being read to. [ Yeah. Yeah you heard that right. ]
If anyone else has anything else they'd like to say, please feel free to as well using this. It'd be good I think if we all get to know each other better, even if we don't always see each other.
Thank you again everyone.
[ Action ]
[ After de-stressing and fretting with Sansa after the broadcast, Allen can be found anywhere on the grounds in Sanctuary, primarily either in the main hall chatting with people, checking in on the renovations and seeing what people are trying to clear out next (looks like debris blocking a library of sorts has finally been uncovered?), sitting and chatting with anyone injured or otherwise recovering in the infirmary, or trying to catch a rare breath in his room. ...Who am I kidding? He's also hovering around the kitchens pestering anyone who might be cooking and trying to snag a taste.
He's no longer in the wheelchair, but most people can hear him coming by the faint clicking sound of the crutches he's now on. He's getting better, though! He promises! ]
[ ooc: Anyone who's contacted me before about their character being interested in Sanctuary/we had a thread go this way/who filled out their character info on the Info Page is welcome to presume they're included in the locked filter! Also if you haven't filled out your character's interested roles on said info page yet, I'd greatly appreciate it for my own sanity... And please feel free to use the member filter to chat with each other as much as anything. ]
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