Imperial Tales: Chapter 3: Shadows of the Mind

[Cheonsa]

Pearl Palace, Mutiara, Amenria

14 May, 2045

 

The Emperor woke up in a shock. After several nights of peaceful sleep, he is once again haunted by a nightmare. The Heavenly Empress Kaguya, already awoken, sat on the edge of the bed and turned towards him, "Hm? What's the matter, oppa?" "Another vision, worse than before." The small woman crawled closer and touched the strong man's chest. "Your heart is racing. Tell me what you saw." "A creature. A large, dangerous creature. It had the ears of an elf, the teeth of a predator, and the eyes..Its eyes reflected pure evil. I've never seen such a being." She looked at his eyes, then hugged him. "It's okay, oppa, whatever it is, I'm sure you can handle it. You're a gift to the world, a gift of strength, peace and kindness. If anyone can save the world, it's you.", said Kaguya with a smile. He hugged him back and smiled. "Thanks, little lady. Although I might need help." Kaguya released her embrace and put her hands on Cheonsa's shoulders. "Then I'll be here for you, always. Like you've been for me."

 

Somewhere in Java, Amenria

 

A patrol car drove through a Javanese beach. Seagulls squawked at the distance as glittering surf caressed the white sands where small crustaceans walk. In the middle of this breathtaking view, a young man stood, as if he was waiting for the patrol to arrive. The car approached him, and its driver ordered the man to put his hands on his head, as Amenrian borders were off-limits. The man just stood there, with a blank expression as if in a trance.  With a low voice, he said, "Fear the Fangs of Hell." The driver repeated his order as a pair of ashigaru exited and pointed their rifles at the man. He simply grinned, showing a pair of fangs. He was no human, and the unfortunate soldiers shot the individual, only to enrage him. Bat wings appeared on his back as his nails turned into claws. He transformed into his true form - that of a vampire. Seconds later, screams were heard as the sea birds flying overhead scattered in fear and left the bloodstained crime scene.

 

[Lee Young-suk]

Mrs. Kaguya, I would like to remember you that your husband is not a gift to the world, peace, kindness, and strength. And your husband is not the savior for this world. Do you wanna know why? Your husband is a dictator who ruled an authoritarian empire with less-democracy, less-freedom of religion, and i don't think that the savior of the world is a dictator.

 

Your husband also did nothing on Islamist extremists on Middle East which almost confused all US Officials (I believe that they also don't want any countries to involve on their war because they wanted to show their military).

 

And now, i suspect that every policy made by Amenrian Government comes from the nightmare of its leader rather than analysis from experts or trusted sources.

 

-Simon Ross,

Independent Investigate Journalist

[Cheonsa]

Mrs. Kaguya, I would like to remember you that your husband is not a gift to the world, peace, kindness, and strength. And your husband is not the savior for this world. Do you wanna know why? Your husband is a dictator who ruled an authoritarian empire with less-democracy, less-freedom of religion, and i don't think that the savior of the world is a dictator.

 

Your husband also did nothing on Islamist extremists on Middle East which almost confused all US Officials (I believe that they also don't want any countries to involve on their war because they wanted to show their military).

 

And now, i suspect that every policy made by Amenrian Government comes from the nightmare of its leader rather than analysis from experts or trusted sources.

 

-Simon Ross,

Independent Investigate Journalist

 

A random note folded in a paper airplane entered the Emperor's bedroom. The Empress simply smiled and wrote back.

 

"Dear Mr Ross

 

I am confused with your way of thinking. Did you not learn anything from WWIII? The West, especially America's countless atrocities were in the name of democracy. They killed many innocents and heroes. Democracy is only an illusion of freedom given to its people. In the end, it's the rich and evil who govern in that obsolete system. My husband guides and protects his people towards the right path, unlike the villains of American past. As for freedom of religion, the only branches of religion banned here are heretical ones, ones that Islamist terrorist you're talking about follow. He fought those heretics with Aelonia and Taiyochi before, so I don't see why you're saying he's doing nothing about them. Just because he is able to see the future in his dreams, it doesn't mean every policy he makes is based on them. With this reply I hope you can understand us more, and perhaps even visit us to see what our people are like.

 

Peace be upon you

 

Kaguya Okami

Heavenly Empress of Amenria"

 

After writing the note, she turned into a dragon and flew to deliver the letter to Simon's mailbox, much to his surprise. I mean, who wouldn't be surprised to see a dragon in front of his house? After putting the letter in his mailbox, she flew back to her bedroom.

 

(OOC: for more info on my timeline's WWIII, check out this page.)

Edited May 15, 2017 by Cheonsa

[Lee Young-suk]

A random note folded in a paper airplane entered the Emperor's bedroom. The Empress simply smiled and wrote back.

 

"Dear Mr Ross

 

I am confused with your way of thinking. Did you not learn anything from WWIII? The West, especially America's countless atrocities were in the name of democracy. They killed many innocents and heroes. Democracy is only an illusion of freedom given to its people. In the end, it's the rich and evil who govern in that obsolete system. My husband guides and protects his people towards the right path, unlike the villains of American past. As for freedom of religion, the only branches of religion banned here are heretical ones, ones that Islamist terrorist you're talking about follow. He fought those heretics with Aelonia and Taiyochi before, so I don't see why you're saying he's doing nothing about them. Just because he is able to see the future in his dreams, it doesn't mean every policy he makes is based on them. With this reply I hope you can understand us more, and perhaps even visit us to see what our people are like.

 

Peace be upon you

 

Kaguya Okami

Heavenly Empress of Amenria"

 

After writing the note, she turned into a dragon and flew to deliver the letter to Simon's mailbox, much to his surprise. I mean, who wouldn't be surprised to see a dragon in front of his house? After putting the letter in his mailbox, she flew back to her bedroom.

 

(OOC: for more info on my timeline's WWIII, check out this page.)

Dear Mrs. Kaguya,

 

As a Journalist, learn, study and research has became my daily life and need. It has been like a breath for me and i cannot live without them.

 

If you study on our library, the World War III is Global War on Terror which has been started long time ago until now. And the Global War on Terror has been approved by political and government experts from various nations such as Eliza Warner (from IISS) who was also harshly criticized your husband. And President of the United States was along with those who fought against terrorists in Somalia and Afghanistan (read his biography on wiki).

 

If you truly learn about democracy you will understand about the true meaning of democracy. Democracy is not an illusion since it has been a reality and almost people in the world adopted it. Democracy is freedom from every fears. And what is freedom of religion with limitation on belief and faith?

 

If you see on the past, there were so many dictators said that their regime is for the truth and the right. Such as Joseph Stalin who did the greatest purge in human history. He used the name of equality between the workers and the owners for purged million of people through concentration camps. And also Kim Il-Sung who used the term of "Liberation of Korea from Japanese and Western efforts" to ensure his authoritarian and dictatorship regime.

 

I could say he is doing nothing with terrorists because he did nothing actually. Even he founded a likely -terrorism organization- called HALO which organized 212 Islamist Ressurection Movement in Indonesia and waged Syrian Civil War.

 

And t is not heard logically because your husband made a policy because of his dream and we knew that not all of our dreams will always become true, right? If everyone can see future through his dream then we do not need to work and study hard everyday and let's begin your day with daydreaming so you can read the future.

 

When i was just a little boy, i was always watch dragons on cartoon. And i have never see any dragons came to my house except in my child's drawing book. So, how can i know that i got a message from Kaguya? I read it from internet and i also replied it on internet. And also if there is a dragon came to my house, US Air Force and NOAA Corps will take action because they are monitoring evrything in the air and space even migrating birds and flying kites.

 

Logic and Mindful be upon you,

Simon Ross.

 

In the same time, Kaguya's message to Simon Ross became a viral. Many people widely make a meme about how is Kaguya when become a dragon. The message has became a popular debate and jokes among the United States. And the message also reached the desk of General Lee Sung-jin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from a question by journalists at the Pentagon. He commented:

 

"I did not see any dragons fly over our airspace and Should i order SCATANA (The Plan for the Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids) if Kaguya's dragon fly here?"

 

And then the journalists laughed out loud.

 

OOC:

1.your history is inspired from my country's history. Pan-Asianism is my idea you just copied it without my concerns.

2. Your WWIII idea is not logic. Because in your world war 3, USA waged the war and no cassus belli written on there. I will not believe and use it.

Edited May 15, 2017 by Lee Young-suk

[Mogar]

OOC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Asianism

Unless you lived in 1920s Japan you did not invent Panasianism.

Edited May 15, 2017 by Mogar

[Cheonsa]

Dude, Kaguya is an Imoogi, as in, Korean dragonfolk, you know, kinda like werewolves except they turn into dragons instead of wolves (despite the fact that her father is Japanese).

 

As for my pan-Asian theme, my nation is older than yours, so your argument is invalid.

 

For the WWIII lore, the US (America US, not yours) government is known for its hatred for good. It wouldn't be surprising if they actually started a war against all good. I have a backstory where the US president's cooperation with The Devil was exposed by Cheonsa, but I haven't posted it yet because the wording is still weird, I admit that's my mistake.

 

Don't start on that logic nonsense because this is RP, and guess what? In Amenria, dragonfolk, vampires, werewolves, orcs humans, and other sentients live in perfect harmony, so there. Besides, a foreign journalist listened to a private conversation between the Heavenly Emperor and his wife, in the most heavily-guarded building in the Empire, without getting caught, vapourised, burned, shot, dismembered, blown up, or sent to another dimension. How is that logical?

 

Lastly, I'm not sure if you're playing a chaotic neutral character (or maybe even chaotic evil if that's your thing) on purpose or you just don't understand how alignments work. If you still don't know what "lawful good" means, try reading this: http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html

 

Oh, and sorry for never replying your pms, I'm terrible with formalities, peace out

[Lee Young-suk]

Dude, Kaguya is an Imoogi, as in, Korean dragonfolk, you know, kinda like werewolves except they turn into dragons instead of wolves (despite the fact that her father is Japanese).

 

As for my pan-Asian theme, my nation is older than yours, so your argument is invalid.

 

For the WWIII lore, the US (America US, not yours) government is known for its hatred for good. It wouldn't be surprising if they actually started a war against all good. I have a backstory where the US president's cooperation with The Devil was exposed by Cheonsa, but I haven't posted it yet because the wording is still weird, I admit that's my mistake.

 

Don't start on that logic nonsense because this is RP, and guess what? In Amenria, dragonfolk, vampires, werewolves, orcs humans, and other sentients live in perfect harmony, so there. Besides, a foreign journalist listened to a private conversation between the Heavenly Emperor and his wife, in the most heavily-guarded building in the Empire, without getting caught, vapourised, burned, shot, dismembered, blown up, or sent to another dimension. How is that logical?

 

Lastly, I'm not sure if you're playing a chaotic neutral character (or maybe even chaotic evil if that's your thing) on purpose or you just don't understand how alignments work. If you still don't know what "lawful good" means, try reading this: http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html

 

Oh, and sorry for never replying your pms, I'm terrible with formalities, peace out

OOC:

Only stupid and thug people called "Dude" to others. The Honorable and kind will not use this to refer someone. I will avoid to use this kind of words to call someone. Seems like his parents didn't taught him to speak as a honorable one.

 

Your nation is older than me? Yes, right but i was played this game far before your presence here. I played NatRP here far before you. My former nation is Korea. And if you don't believe it you can ask other Roleplayer. You can read my former RP post here. Your argument is absolutely invalid and make you seems stupid.

 

I am the first person to use term Pan-Asianism term, don't deny it, you are lying like a child. You copied it, if you don't copied it then why you changed your history. I remember that you did not put Pan-Asianism term before i use it.

 

I don't understand and i believe all people don't understand how can a country with troops spread across the world and had allies on almost the rest of the world can wage a war. But it is truly happen in Cheonsa's mind. And your roleplay lore is the most not logic and stupid lore i have ever seen. Remember, US helped Korea, Japan, Germany, Baltic States, African Nations to gain their freedom. Remember, you used term "World War III" so that mean you have to read and understand about the impact, Aftermath and everything happened on WWI and WWII and Cold War. If you don't want to understand and read these World Wars do not use the term "WWIII" but you have to use the term of "War on Evil".

 

Remember again, we are here to roleplay as a Nation Leader once again a NATION LEADER, means we have to act as a leader, not as a maker or story teller of fairy tales and other mythical legends. If you want to use fairy tales and mythology then you have to use it fully. That’s mean you must not use Islam as your religion because it is realism-based and your nation is fairy tales so i would be contradict against other. You can see for example like Meta Board, he is fully used futuristic lore not like you. How can a christian mythology like Vampires can be an Islam?

 

Now, let's see again. I did not even say that i'm listening your conversation. But, is it ethic to upload a conversation of a couple which sleeping together in a bed? It is kinda pornography. And this is only happened and used by Cheonsa. It is a brand new because nobody use it before in this NatRP.

 

I don't need to understand about lawful good for roleplaying. But, i think it is more important to learn and understand about the good and fine Leadership style. And i will act as a good and beloved leader here.

 

I don't really care on a person who did not answer my message. Because it makes him seems as rude and unfriendly person. I don't wanna talk with someone like that. I want to roleplay with a Nation Leader not a story teller that telling legend and mythology which makes me feel childish.

 

@Mogatopia, i read and study about Pan-Asianism more than Wikipedia explained. I was study and learn about it in university so i knew more rather than what is on Wikipedia.

Edited May 16, 2017 by Lee Young-suk

[Cheonsa]

OOC:

Only stupid and thug people called "Dude" to others. The Honorable and kind will not use this to refer someone. I will avoid to use this kind of words to call someone. Seems like his parents didn't taught him to speak as a honorable one.

 

Your nation is older than me? Yes, right but i was played this game far before your presence here. I played NatRP here far before you. My former nation is Korea. And if you don't believe it you can ask other Roleplayer. You can read my former RP post here. Your argument is absolutely invalid and make you seems stupid.

 

I am the first person to use term Pan-Asianism term, don't deny it, you are lying like a child. You copied it, if you don't copied it then why you changed your history. I remember that you did not put Pan-Asianism term before i use it.

 

I don't understand and i believe all people don't understand how can a country with troops spread across the world and had allies on almost the rest of the world can wage a war. But it is truly happen in Cheonsa's mind. And your roleplay lore is the most not logic and stupid lore i have ever seen. Remember, US helped Korea, Japan, Germany, Baltic States, African Nations to gain their freedom. Remember, you used term "World War III" so that mean you have to read and understand about the impact, Aftermath and everything happened on WWI and WWII and Cold War. If you don't want to understand and read these World Wars do not use the term "WWIII" but you have to use the term of "War on Evil".

 

Remember again, we are here to roleplay as a Nation Leader once again a NATION LEADER, means we have to act as a leader, not as a maker or story teller of fairy tales and other mythical legends. If you want to use fairy tales and mythology then you have to use it fully. That’s mean you must not use Islam as your religion because it is realism-based and your nation is fairy tales so i would be contradict against other. You can see for example like Meta Board, he is fully used futuristic lore not like you. How can a christian mythology like Vampires can be an Islam?

 

Now, let's see again. I did not even say that i'm listening your conversation. But, is it ethic to upload a conversation of a couple which sleeping together in a bed? It is kinda pornography. And this is only happened and used by Cheonsa. It is a brand new because nobody use it before in this NatRP.

 

I don't need to understand about lawful good for roleplaying. But, i think it is more important to learn and understand about the good and fine Leadership style. And i will act as a good and beloved leader here.

 

I don't really care on a person who did not answer my message. Because it makes him seems as rude and unfriendly person. I don't wanna talk with someone like that. I want to roleplay with a Nation Leader not a story teller that telling legend and mythology which makes me feel childish.

 

@Mogatopia, i read and study about Pan-Asianism more than Wikipedia explained. I was study and learn about it in university so i knew more rather than what is on Wikipedia.

 

Well yea, you did start in NatRP first, but I got my pan-Asian themed figured out when I first created my nation, like any other player. I didn't specifically mention it anywhere but you can see from my cities list in the main game that my nation covers all of Asia, and I have never changed my theme before, nor will I pretty soon. I didn't copy your theme since I was more inclined to imperial pan-Asianism than a democratic one. Also, my nation is heavily militarist and its imperial-style government is evident since Amenria is governed by houses of nobility, which is really different from your idea of pan-Asianism. My roleplay lore might be stupid to you, but I don't really see any rules on being exactly realist or exactly fantasy, I'm mixing the best of both (tbh I know vampires are real) to create my own style, which is totally cool with me if you don't like it, since I know I can't please everyone. Also, story-style roleplaying like those used by Akaata in some of its posts and like the ones I used in Imperial Tales is, well, meant to be like a story. I used this style to give a different approach from the news-style roleplaying to the goings on in my nation, so readers will feel closer to the characters and events of Amenria.

 

It's kinda funny you mentioned pornography though, since I never mentioned what the characters are wearing. Kaguya could be wearing full samurai body armour for what readers know. I was picturing her wearing a kimono or something else traditional, but I was too excited with the event to actually describe it in detail. Just because I missed a few words in describing what happens, doesn't mean I did something ethically wrong. I am open to constructive criticism and prefer the rare "You can make this better by doing this" rather than the usual "I don't like this". As for your alignment, I can't see how someone who is hostile towards the guy who prays every day, loves kids and animals, never lies nor cheats (since he became lawful), slain demons, killed the most evil being in the world, and saved the world can be said "good". I mean, I've never seen your character do or say anything religious (or anti-religious for that matter), so I assumed he was chaotic (because he loves freedom) neutral (because he never said anything about religion). I didn't mean to be rude or anything, I just don't know how to reply with such formal wording. So good evening and peace out, no hard feelings, bro.

Edited May 16, 2017 by Cheonsa

[Lee Young-suk]

OOC:

There is no Pan-Asianism through imperialists way. Your first them is not Pan-Asian but Imperialism. There is no Pan-Asianism through military occupation and authoritarian under one man called "Mandate From Heaven". That is why East Asia Summit and China-Japan-Korea trilateral meeting is Pan-Asianism. Just after i wrote "Pan-Asian" on my history then you also include it. That’s what i called as "copied me".

 

Yes, there is no rule for being fantastic or realistic. But it is not about realistic or fantastic one. It is about a contradict lore. Your lore is contradict against each other. I just tell you that.

 

Aka'atan doesn't use imagined World War III and nothing is contradict with his lore. He is fully used Star Wars theme and doesn't include contradict things from real world.

 

If you cannot use formal words then learn about it. I used it because i knew that i am roleplaying as a Leader so i will act as a Leader of Government and use formal words.

 

That's all.

Edited May 17, 2017 by Lee Young-suk