I would not go that far. In truth, I was rather content to acknowledge my own "complications." However, I had companions that would not allow the matter, or myself, to rest. Thus I, too, am still learning what it means to live without allowing those "complications" to hinder me.
[ There is a sigh and a bit of silence on his end. Honestly, G'raha excels at dodging these things. But when someone puts it like THAT then that nasty thing like guilt starts to appear. ]
It isn't quite as you say. My own complications have emotional ties to them, yes, but I do mean it is a complicated affair.
After all, I am neither young nor old and yet I am both. I am G'raha Tia, but also not and yet I am still.
"Trapped" is not an accurate statement. More like I created the time anomaly. Or, rather, a portion of who I am presently did.
I have a rather unique inheritance and thought that the best way to avoid being used by others was to seal myself away in a place that only I could access. Yet when the people of the star finally possessed the ability to break into this location, two hundred years had passed. The world was on the brink of collapse, another calamity having taken place shortly after I had put myself in stasis.
Thus the people of the era had a plan: to undo what had been done. The only person that could succeed in this endeavor was myself. We missed our mark by approximately a hundred years, but it gave me adequate time enough to prepare.
When my task was complete and our star saved, my life's candle was expended. Yet my companions elected to carry my soul to the version of myself that still remained in stasis. Thus two became one.
[There is going to be a very long silence because g'raha WHAT THE FUCK? WHAT THE FUCK!!!]
...I asked for this. [Inhale. Deep sigh. Okay Kaveh we're just gonna dissociate a little, we're good.
If he breaks it down, it's outlandish, but don't most of the pieces for this kind of thing exist? Tirzad Hirbad's paper was abject nonsense and Kaveh's not sure about the concept of the Golden Slumber or Pairidaeza but the Traveler has no reason to lie...and time stasis is a proveable fact, so leylines moving people about through time is at least plausible. As for the rest...]
Here I gave you the condensed version of events. The full tale is far more head spinning, I assure you. There are many things that happened after as well.
[ Another chuckle and a soft smile. ]
I wasn't alone, do not worry so. The people of the Crystarium were a joy to watch over for the nine decades I was with them. They worried over me quite needlessly. I hope that they are doing well even now.
[He laughs a little weakly.] I suppose it shouldn't surprise me. With so many long-lived beings in Teyvat...age is really hard to judge by appearances alone.
[But he still lowkey though G'raha was younger than him...]
Most races of my own star only live approximately eighty to a hundred and ten summers. Viera are the only ones that may live upward to two hundred and forty.
Liyue's adepti are...I don't know a lot about them, and they don't much like to speak with humans, but the stories speak of animals with divine knowledge and godlike skills, that fought alongside Rex Lapis in the Archon wars. They do sometimes take on disciples but...I couldn't tell you the criteria.
Alhaitham may have read about it, but I don't think he's been to Liyue much either.
[ G'raha is quiet for a moment, as though he is sifting through his memory. His own knowledge.
It almost sounds like - ]
In the Doma region there are animals that are known to develop a sense of self. The people there consider them somewhat divine in nature and have taken to calling these beings "auspices." At least that would be the closest comparison. I say this but I do not know the criteria either.
Ahh, not as much as I'd like. Sumeru as a nation is large, and most of my work keeps me there. I took a long vacation, some years back, and went on work-study trips when I was still a student, but...I don't think I've left Sumeru since my mother's wedding, in Fontaine.
[Oh this is steering into dangerous waters, g'raha.]
Ah, yes. I suppose if you are an architect, then you would not have reason to leave all that often.
[ Fontaine. The city of justice or something of the like. Interesting that Kaveh would mention his mother's wedding. It does beg the question of Kaveh's father. Perhaps if G'raha had been anything other than Miqo'te, he might have asked. Since the concept of marriage itself is... Well it is a concept for other Spoken, not for his own kind.
It really is more common for male partners to be shared, after all. ]
Is there a particular style that strikes your fancy?
Well, I'd naturally be biased towards Sumeru's architectural styles, wouldn't I? I think of all of them, the classical stone and tile look is probably my favorite...artisans can produce such beautifully intricate designs in the tile work, and the blues and greens that are common in the natural pigments of the country compliment the jungle well. The white granite pops nicely, and is quite durable.
But that isn't to say the styles out in the desert aren't also beautiful...or the style used in Ghandarva Ville, where they largely grow and shape their buildings around the natural forms of trees.
[G'raha what have you done.]
If we're talking about other countries...well, Liyue's buildings are austere and elegant, and the dark woods they favor in construction create a sense of dignity for even smaller houses. Liyue is rich in all kinds of minerals and woods, so they're spoiled for choice when it comes to how the accent their buildings. Fontaine in contrast uses white iron and marble in almost all of the city, and it glows brightly in the sunlight, especially as it reflects off the waters. It can honestly be a little overwhelming, especially on sunny days, and I....do wonder who was responsible for the layout of the city itself, but there is no denying it has a powerful first impression. You should ask Lyney more about it, especially the Opera Epiclese, I'm sure as a performer he knows all kinds of things about the building.
[ Ah. So this is what it feels like when he starts to ramble at someone. It's... More endearing that he would have thought.
Personally, there's not much that he can contribute here. He knows layouts and designs, of course. But outside of anything related to Allag and the Crystarium? His knowledge clearly pales in comparison. ]
Since Lord Kusanali was diminished and reincarnated, the Sages of the Akademiya found her to be...lacking in wisdom, and turned away from her guidance. For five hundred years, they encouraged the pursuit only of things that could said to advance wisdom, by their own standards. Over time, art for the sake of art became valued less and less.
The former Grand Sage, Azar, was particularly prejudiced--I believe mother had said things became harder after he took the position--but we were a nation without dreams, told to only value knowledge, and not beauty. I've never agreed with that, but I was in the minority.
[ There is... Definitely some context missing here. Some of the words and the way that they are strung together doesn't make much sense. ]
What is culture without things like beauty? Art. Music. Much much more. All of this is apparent within every culture. It is so short-sighted to think that wisdom cannot be found there.
[welcome to genshin impact lore, g'raha, we have locked the doors and there's no way out.]
They were obsessed with the idea of technological advancement, I think. The Akasha was a marvel, but nothing like that had been made in Sumeru in five hundred years...
[He makes a small huff.] Well, it's not as though I agree with their outlook to begin with. But without the guidance of our Archon, I suppose Sumeru had lost sight of it's path a long time ago.
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[CALLIN' YOU OUT, CAT.]
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So. Enjoy the bratty lit to his voice. ]
That would be because it is well and truly "complicated."
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A little unfair to prod emotional honesty out of me without returning it, isn't it?
[He's self-aware, at least.]
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It isn't quite as you say. My own complications have emotional ties to them, yes, but I do mean it is a complicated affair.
After all, I am neither young nor old and yet I am both. I am G'raha Tia, but also not and yet I am still.
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[You have been mentally upgraded to his replacement Faruzan, sorry.]
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I have a rather unique inheritance and thought that the best way to avoid being used by others was to seal myself away in a place that only I could access. Yet when the people of the star finally possessed the ability to break into this location, two hundred years had passed. The world was on the brink of collapse, another calamity having taken place shortly after I had put myself in stasis.
Thus the people of the era had a plan: to undo what had been done. The only person that could succeed in this endeavor was myself. We missed our mark by approximately a hundred years, but it gave me adequate time enough to prepare.
When my task was complete and our star saved, my life's candle was expended. Yet my companions elected to carry my soul to the version of myself that still remained in stasis. Thus two became one.
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...I asked for this. [Inhale. Deep sigh. Okay Kaveh we're just gonna dissociate a little, we're good.
If he breaks it down, it's outlandish, but don't most of the pieces for this kind of thing exist? Tirzad Hirbad's paper was abject nonsense and Kaveh's not sure about the concept of the Golden Slumber or Pairidaeza but the Traveler has no reason to lie...and time stasis is a proveable fact, so leylines moving people about through time is at least plausible. As for the rest...]
It sounds like it was a lonely sort of task.
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[ Another chuckle and a soft smile. ]
I wasn't alone, do not worry so. The people of the Crystarium were a joy to watch over for the nine decades I was with them. They worried over me quite needlessly. I hope that they are doing well even now.
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[He laughs a little weakly.] I suppose it shouldn't surprise me. With so many long-lived beings in Teyvat...age is really hard to judge by appearances alone.
[But he still lowkey though G'raha was younger than him...]
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Regardless, this body is twenty and four.
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[Sighing, and scrubbing his face a bit.]
Well, that explains one part. A part of you is younger than I am.
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Alhaitham may have read about it, but I don't think he's been to Liyue much either.
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It almost sounds like - ]
In the Doma region there are animals that are known to develop a sense of self. The people there consider them somewhat divine in nature and have taken to calling these beings "auspices." At least that would be the closest comparison. I say this but I do not know the criteria either.
Have you not traveled much, Kaveh?
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[Oh this is steering into dangerous waters, g'raha.]
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[ Fontaine. The city of justice or something of the like. Interesting that Kaveh would mention his mother's wedding. It does beg the question of Kaveh's father. Perhaps if G'raha had been anything other than Miqo'te, he might have asked. Since the concept of marriage itself is... Well it is a concept for other Spoken, not for his own kind.
It really is more common for male partners to be shared, after all. ]
Is there a particular style that strikes your fancy?
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But that isn't to say the styles out in the desert aren't also beautiful...or the style used in Ghandarva Ville, where they largely grow and shape their buildings around the natural forms of trees.
[G'raha what have you done.]
If we're talking about other countries...well, Liyue's buildings are austere and elegant, and the dark woods they favor in construction create a sense of dignity for even smaller houses. Liyue is rich in all kinds of minerals and woods, so they're spoiled for choice when it comes to how the accent their buildings. Fontaine in contrast uses white iron and marble in almost all of the city, and it glows brightly in the sunlight, especially as it reflects off the waters. It can honestly be a little overwhelming, especially on sunny days, and I....do wonder who was responsible for the layout of the city itself, but there is no denying it has a powerful first impression. You should ask Lyney more about it, especially the Opera Epiclese, I'm sure as a performer he knows all kinds of things about the building.
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Personally, there's not much that he can contribute here. He knows layouts and designs, of course. But outside of anything related to Allag and the Crystarium? His knowledge clearly pales in comparison. ]
You are truly passionate about your craft, Kaveh.
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The former Grand Sage, Azar, was particularly prejudiced--I believe mother had said things became harder after he took the position--but we were a nation without dreams, told to only value knowledge, and not beauty. I've never agreed with that, but I was in the minority.
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What is culture without things like beauty? Art. Music. Much much more. All of this is apparent within every culture. It is so short-sighted to think that wisdom cannot be found there.
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They were obsessed with the idea of technological advancement, I think. The Akasha was a marvel, but nothing like that had been made in Sumeru in five hundred years...
[He makes a small huff.] Well, it's not as though I agree with their outlook to begin with. But without the guidance of our Archon, I suppose Sumeru had lost sight of it's path a long time ago.
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