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AMALTHEA

Years ago, you recieved a charter from the United Empire, and were officially made a member of the newly christened Trade Company! Your goal was to seek fortune wherever it may be found in this strange land...of course, through force of arms, if the natives failed to cooperate.

But now things are different. You no longer work for the Empire, but for your homeland of The Kingdom of Latium -- and to a lesser extent, the people you've come to associate here in Jambudvipa. With your mechanical wagons, you are prepared to teach these savages what it means to be Latian, in Her name.

Let the trumpets call out freedom -- let your marching shake the ground! Let the cannons be your voices and may redemption soon be found.

The road to revolution is long and bloody, but liberty is worth dying for. Fight and win, for the good of all Jambudvipa.

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[Sideeying Viva once she's asked her question. He stays inquisitive, respectful, because h a h a offending the local religion is... not a good idea...]

If the Deva himself watches the earth, then he must offer more than protection to his followers. Could you help us understand?

They are the spirits, sir, so protection is all they are beholden to give us. Of course, with that comes prosperity, and that is more than we can ask for.

That's a gracious attitude to have.

Is respect and honor all the Deva requires in exchange for his protection?

Respect, honour, and faith, for without faith they are powerless.

Your devotion must be a strong asset, then.

Is there a place we could pay our tributes? [Glancing around the shrine as he asks that, looking for anything of note outside of the giant horse.]

Unless you wish to participate in the rituals, the only tribute to him that is needed is to begin a pilgrimage, or to donate to the shrine.

A donation?

Of what sort?

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Monetary, of course. For the upkeep of the shrine.

Ah, I see. Thank you. We'll keep it in mind.

You're welcome!

[Let's try to explore the shrine, then, without getting in the way of all the rock balance people. Starting with that giant horse sculpture!]

[Or never mind because Leo just started turning into rocks. COMING BACK TO THIS PERSON, his voice clipped.]

Please, explain this if you could. [Gesturing to where rock-boy is writhing.]

...He is chosen.

Chosen?

By Pousan, you mean.

Yes.

Chosen for what?

To bear his blessing, of course.

In what sense? Do you mean a blessing of power?

Yes.

Great...

[A pause, looking back at Leo.]

I hope you understand that this wasn't something expected of us. He's just a boy.

So what does the Deva expect him to do with this blessing?

Great things. Nobody could possibly say what, exactly.

What about the boy that touched him? Do you believe it will be the same for him?

...No. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

And I suppose there's no way to reverse it?

There is not, no.

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