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01-03-2015, 01:29 AM
GAUCHO
And I'd bring you further roses but it does you no good
And I'd bring you further roses but it does you no good
Unsurprisingly, the Sun God had been right. Of course he had, but it had been important that Gaucho learn this particular lesson. Gaucho had never meant to isolate his herd. Never once had that been his intention; his mind had been focused solely on their protection. Hiding them away from the world while he trained and cultivated their minds to understand the dangers Helovia offered.
But that was before. Gaucho who had never had his senses handicapped in the way the God's quest entailed never knew just how reliant he was upon them. No hearing the voices of others? Pssh. Easy. Gaucho wasn't one for talking anyway. How hard could it be? But it was. He didn't realize how much he missed conversation with his herd, not to mention the great inconvenience it posed. No touching others? That was just bizarre. To know that they were there but to pass by them like a ghost, unable to feel their warmth, their textures, their bodies ? By far however had been the transition to losing his sight. Oh sure, he could see the landscape, but it appeared entirely uninhabited by anyone. Never before had Gaucho felt so isolated. Knowing that others were there was no conciliation when all of his senses screamed that he was in some mad dream all alone. He took for granted all that he had - just like he took for granted having wings. He proposed to isolate his herd - just as the Sun God said - with only realistically minor consideration given to those in his herd who couldn't fly. Boats. HAH. Of course boats would sound like a good idea to one who would never have to use them. Gaucho couldn't realize just how foolish he had been, to think that he understood what it was to be handicapped in a way that your family wasn't. Gaucho had never been weak, small, or powerless. What did he know about discrimination? Oh sure language was still quite an obstacle for him, but it was something he could work on.
Could Rasta work on being able to see? Could Tavi work on being able to fly? Perhaps in some weak sense they could. The Gods had been merciful to them in the past; it wasn't out of the question. But it was an obstacle of theirs that Gaucho (previously) had never experienced himself.
He had been so foolish, and it had taken the omniscient light of the Sun to show him the error of his ways.
Landing gently amongst the cherry blossoms at high noon, Gaucho dropped to his barred knees. This is where he had called the Sun God down before, and it was here that he would pray for his forgiveness and understanding. The God had shown him the error of his ways, and he was thankful that he had.
Gaucho's pierced nose touched the firm earth as his flaming wings stretched outwards from his sides, falling upon the earth. As the sun's warm light shone down from the cloudless sky, Gaucho closed his stormy gaze, filling his thoughts with the light of the Sun.
Quest turn in!
** The last part of Gaucho's quest says the he must remain 'blind' for one thread after the landbridge is being blown up. However he is going to ask Sunny not to destroy the bridge until the Throat quest is complete (obviously!). Which would mean he will remain blind until the Throat's quest is done too then! This is totally okay with me. More punishment for his stupid boats idea :P **
OOC| Gaucho’s quest is as follows:
1. Collect oil residues from beneath the sands of the endless blue. While doing this, and for any threads started between parts 1 and 2, he cannot hear what anyone says. [Oil and Water]
2. Spread the oil residue along the land bridge. While doing this he cannot feel any touch. [Collecting from BABY DADDY]
3. Before the land bridge can be destroyed, he must complete two threads where he cannot see any living creatures (but still can see landscape, hear everything, feel everything, etc.). This effect will continue for one thread after the land bridge is destroyed. [Everyone's an asshole and Evening Stars]
Other threads that occurred/were affected by his quest (if needed):
Part I - Gather Oil - Loses ability to hear the voices of others (including Mara)
Part II - Place oil on the land bridge - Loses the ability to feel the touch of others
Part III - Wait? -- For 2 threads Gaucho loses the ability to see those around him
But that was before. Gaucho who had never had his senses handicapped in the way the God's quest entailed never knew just how reliant he was upon them. No hearing the voices of others? Pssh. Easy. Gaucho wasn't one for talking anyway. How hard could it be? But it was. He didn't realize how much he missed conversation with his herd, not to mention the great inconvenience it posed. No touching others? That was just bizarre. To know that they were there but to pass by them like a ghost, unable to feel their warmth, their textures, their bodies ? By far however had been the transition to losing his sight. Oh sure, he could see the landscape, but it appeared entirely uninhabited by anyone. Never before had Gaucho felt so isolated. Knowing that others were there was no conciliation when all of his senses screamed that he was in some mad dream all alone. He took for granted all that he had - just like he took for granted having wings. He proposed to isolate his herd - just as the Sun God said - with only realistically minor consideration given to those in his herd who couldn't fly. Boats. HAH. Of course boats would sound like a good idea to one who would never have to use them. Gaucho couldn't realize just how foolish he had been, to think that he understood what it was to be handicapped in a way that your family wasn't. Gaucho had never been weak, small, or powerless. What did he know about discrimination? Oh sure language was still quite an obstacle for him, but it was something he could work on.
Could Rasta work on being able to see? Could Tavi work on being able to fly? Perhaps in some weak sense they could. The Gods had been merciful to them in the past; it wasn't out of the question. But it was an obstacle of theirs that Gaucho (previously) had never experienced himself.
He had been so foolish, and it had taken the omniscient light of the Sun to show him the error of his ways.
Landing gently amongst the cherry blossoms at high noon, Gaucho dropped to his barred knees. This is where he had called the Sun God down before, and it was here that he would pray for his forgiveness and understanding. The God had shown him the error of his ways, and he was thankful that he had.
Gaucho's pierced nose touched the firm earth as his flaming wings stretched outwards from his sides, falling upon the earth. As the sun's warm light shone down from the cloudless sky, Gaucho closed his stormy gaze, filling his thoughts with the light of the Sun.
Quest turn in!
** The last part of Gaucho's quest says the he must remain 'blind' for one thread after the landbridge is being blown up. However he is going to ask Sunny not to destroy the bridge until the Throat quest is complete (obviously!). Which would mean he will remain blind until the Throat's quest is done too then! This is totally okay with me. More punishment for his stupid boats idea :P **
OOC| Gaucho’s quest is as follows:
1. Collect oil residues from beneath the sands of the endless blue. While doing this, and for any threads started between parts 1 and 2, he cannot hear what anyone says. [Oil and Water]
2. Spread the oil residue along the land bridge. While doing this he cannot feel any touch. [Collecting from BABY DADDY]
3. Before the land bridge can be destroyed, he must complete two threads where he cannot see any living creatures (but still can see landscape, hear everything, feel everything, etc.). This effect will continue for one thread after the land bridge is destroyed. [Everyone's an asshole and Evening Stars]
Other threads that occurred/were affected by his quest (if needed):
Part I - Gather Oil - Loses ability to hear the voices of others (including Mara)
- > Oil and Water; Goes to find oil with Cera.
> I CAN'T HEAR YOU; Patrols with Spice and Oberon even though he can't hear.
Part II - Place oil on the land bridge - Loses the ability to feel the touch of others
- > Collecting from BABY DADDY; Spreads the oil onto the bridge while Arvakl yells at Bucephalus.
> This'll burn; Places the other bucket of oil farther in the Throat for the festival
> Kaleadescope of loud; Decides to test out his sparring skills during this phase of his quest. Spars with Panzram on the Island.
> His Valiant Return; After his spar, he finds the Giving Turtle and receives a gift!
> I need you now; Speaks with Zenobia
Part III - Wait? -- For 2 threads Gaucho loses the ability to see those around him
- > The same heart beats; Decides to spar with Meg even though he's lost the ability to see anyone around him.
> Grounds for Divorce; Speaks with Buce on the Island and then spars with him (Doubt comes in on sticks")
> Evening Stars; Meets Rasta in the Fields.
> Everyone's an asshole; Gives Tandavi an amulet to protect her from Basin attacks. Yelling ensues and she is promoted to lead.
> Praise the Sun the cold is here; Alija's birthing thread.
Please tag me in every post! Magic/Force is allowed on Gaucho at any time.
