folklorist | ϡ - Chapter Six; the horned serpent [voice]

Raining, hm? [ There's the sound of rain pattering against the window, dulling the intermediate silence. He's thinking for a few brief moments getting his facts and thoughts sorted before beginning. ]

The Horned Serpent. A mythical being involved with rain, lightning or thunder. Some claimed it to be invisible while most referred to it as the bearer of rain that made noises similar to thunder. Taken from Native American tribes the Sioux believed the Unktehila to be a dangerous reptilian water monster that lived long ago. They were of various shapes and sizes. In the end however it is said that the Thunderbirds destroyed them, except for small species like snakes and lizards. It has varying names: Pita-skog, Sinti lapitta, Misi-kinepikw. Ah they're wonderful creatures, really. Not as extincted as everyone once believed; not as dangerous either I'll admit. The rain is so refreshing at times too.

Is there a being associated with the rain or water in anyone else's world? Since there's not much to do on rainy days, perhaps a little idle chatter could pass the time? [ Another pause, derp. ]

Oh! I almost forgot! Welcome to Luceti everyone! I know there's been quite a few new people about! The cycle just ended, I think? This place is so welcoming, isn't it? I'm sure you'll all feel right at home, or as much as possible in such a place! Though, it takes some getting used to doesn't it? A shame it's such a rainy day...there's so much to be explored in this place.

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Hm. Perhaps they have mastered a way to shift in size? To be less conspicuous at least. I don't know the extent of their powers though. Thus is the tragedy of lacking in knowledge.

Haha, the ones back home are just really damn huge sea serpents. They're intelligent, but it's not really in the same way as people.

You'd be surprised! Many thought the same about Yetis, but they're quite verbose, when they want to be.

Eh, I'm pretty sure. It's been a few thousand years since I've last seen one, but as far as I know, only beings back home that can actually talk are humans and gods.

A few thousand years...my that is a very long time. And here thought thirty-two was! [ Just laughing like a derp. ]

Gods? I don't suppose they're related to Earth's?

I don't think so? Then again, I haven't really heard much about those gods.

Hm. Well there's quite a lot. Since there's so many religions. But perhaps the older ones first. Zeus, Athena, Apollo. They're gods that represent things, like the sun, earth, moon, warfare, death, life. But, ah, they're not widely talked about anymore. Polytheistic religions aren't really practiced in my world as they used to be.

Sounds like home! 'Cept polytheism is pretty much the only widespread religion there is.

Home? Ah your world has multiple gods then. I don't why people stopped believing in many gods and turned to monotheism. I suppose as time went on and as people became more adaptive there really wasn't a need for a god of farming, war, or even love. But, still, it is interesting to learn about them and speak with them as well.

[...Why thank you Helios, now you've made him vaguely worried about himself.]

Been multiple gods since the beginning of time. But man, it's...hard to imagine humans worshiping only one god. Most people average at about two or three, but that depends on the culture and community.

[ /sobs he wouldn't of said it if he knew he was a god. He just thinks you have really good genes. ]

It is a bit odd, isn't it? Especially if your world is as you say. I guess people just get used to it. I vaguely wonder sometimes what it would be like had people not turned to monotheism.

There are still some religions out there that worship multiple gods, though! They all seem to do just fine, too.

[...S-sob.]

Good to know. But I'm still hoping humanity doesn't end up changing its mind, because then shit's going to go down with the rest of us.

Ah, well, humans have their ways of surprising even the gods. Maybe they just need someone to show them that gods need them, and believe in them, just as much as they believe and need gods.

Haha, you've no idea just how much the gods know that. No idea.

Oh, I have a vague idea. It's a complimentary perk of speaking to quite a few.

Guess I'm another one, then?

Oh- [ It'll click in like a second, derpy derp. ]

Oh. My you're a... [ He's just fff.] I didn't even notice, my apologies! Speaking so informal, how terribly rude of me.

Ahahahaha! If I were offended, I would have made it clear sooner. Besides, I've spent enough time around humans who didn't know better to get used to it.

Ah, still I feel terrible for not realizing sooner. The thousands of years should have gave it away! [ He laughs. ] It's an honor speaking with you, truly. I should introduce myself, Helios Sprensonne.

Oswald Schermer, also known as War.

Ah, War is it? Just like Ares then. It's an honor speaking with you, er, Oswald. Or perhaps I should be more formal, Mr. Schermer?

Just Oswald is fine.

Well then! It's a pleasure to be your acquaintance.

It's great to see someone so interested in mythology around here.

Oh, there's a good few of us running about here! It's somewhat part of daily living, for me at least. Ah but the stories, history and the beings themselves are so fascinating; it's hard to pull oneself away once you've had a taste of it.