un: lecomte

[levampere]

Bonjour. I have a question for you all, if you'll indulge me.

How many of you here are immortal? Whether it be by natural means or otherwise. How do you feel about your immortality?

You don't need to tell me how or why you are, I'm simply curious. I myself have lived for 500 years, so I'm looking for kindred spirits, one might say.

Of course if you're not immortal and you know someone who is, I'd be glad to hear that as well. This platform was made to share opinions, correct? I'd enjoy having everyone's different perspectives.

All the best,
Comte de Saint-Germain

[ It's... It's not a letter but he's from the 19th century so. There you go. ]

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[menphina]

Not immortal myself, but I know a bunch of folks that may be. Won't say much unless I see them speaking for themselves though. They might not like others speaking about it.

Though, you wouldn't be able to tell they are important, here. They bleed and act the same as everyone else.

[levampere]

I understand. I'm not in the habit of sharing it, but the Prismals seem not to mind it so I'm allowing myself to enjoy their openness for the time being.

Interesting. I too am able to be momentarily injured though I heal far faster than most. I won't ask you to divulge information on their behalf, but I'll keep that in mind.

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[compagno]

Absolutely shameless, aren't you?

[levampere]

Why, what ever could you mean? Are you not interested in finding some common bonds between the people here?

[compagno]

Not really.

[levampere]

Well, your opinion is noted and ignored, my old friend.

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[kiritin]

I wouldn't qualify myself as 'immortal' in the same light as you would yourself, but likewise, I was born in Ancient India, and in a way, continue to exist to this day.

[ Nobody needs to get into Fate lore specifics, really. ]

In regards to how I feel...
I suppose due to its differences and the continuous purpose that is tied to my existence in this realm, I do not feel as though it is something that I must or should pay much thought towards.
My physical body is not something that should exist for long periods of time, but my soul and my name are, I suppose, omnipresent.
I'm afraid my answer is not as satisfactory as you would expect.

[compagno]

Your graciousness is as stunning as ever, M. le Comte.

immortal* not important, thanks phone.

[menphina]

Suppose that's the important part in the end!
But I'm sure those that want you to know will speak up.
As a healer myself, I'm always curious.
Helps me fix up folks better when I know how to help
Immortal or not!

Are you a vampire, a land guardian, a servant or a primal, though?

[ Sorry bro, she's just listing off immortals she's met. ]

[levampere]

That's perfectly fine. A long life can, in many ways, feel like immortality compared to how short human lives are.

[ When he finds out historical figures come back to life to fight each other, he's gonna flip. ]

That's understandable. Do you mind if I ask what that purpose is?
Are you perhaps summoned, into some kind of vessel?
We don't have magic as such in my world, so this is all new to me. Your answer is more than satisfactory!

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[advisors]

Somehow the subject of you being immortal escaped our conversation, Comte.

[kiritin]

[ Just you wait until you meet your Fate equivalent, Saint-German. ]

Summoned, yes, though not into a vessel. I obtain a physical body that is built on magical energy which much resembles who I was once in life. This appearance of mine is supposed to mirror what I looked like at the peak of my life, when my name and fame were at their strongest.
This summoning only happens when the summoner, which my kind refers to as our 'Master', wishes to borrow my strength to fight in a war of sorts.
Therefore, as long as there is a human-being out there who wishes to borrow my strength, my existence will remain immortal.

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[retrorsum]

I've known legends that claimed to be, though really it was exaggerated.

[levampere]

[ Haha if this were voice, you could hear him laugh. ]

Ah, my apologies. Did I not mention that vampires are long-lived?

[levampere]

Precisely. In my case, I'll recover from anything given enough time, so I doubt I'll be in need of your services.

Quite a list! Are those my only options?

[ He's just being obtuse, she's free to notice he already called himself a vampire in this post... ]

[levampere]

Thank you, kind friend. Where would I be without your ringing endorsement?

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[levampere]

I see. Then do you know if there was any truth to those legends? They're born from truth, more often than not.

[ Considering he's, y'know, a vampire, he's more likely to believe legends are true. ]

[levampere]

[ He's gonna LOSE HIS MIND he's a total history nerd. ]

That's incredible.

[ That is the coolest thing he's heard in his life. ]

Forgive me, I'm at a loss for words. That is truly amazing. To bring a historical figure to life at their peak... for a war? It's such a shame that you are not summoned to better aid the world. The knowledge of the past is so infinitely valuable... but it's very interesting to learn how things are in your world. Thank you.

Is it your distinction that qualifies you to be summoned for these wars?

[retrorsum]

They usually are. Some come from a species longer-lived life causing others to believe them to be immortal.

[advisors]

No, I believe that was skipped over.

Immortal, though, truly?

[levampere]

Ah, I see. A different species would make sense. Anyone who ages slowly could be perceived to be immortal when compared to a human lifespan.

So, does this species exist in your world?

[levampere]

Forgive me. It must have slipped my mind.

[ He always pretends not to remember when he gets called out, I'm sorry. ]

But yes. I cannot be killed. Likewise, my kind does not die, and we cease to age once we reach maturity.

[retrorsum]

( --she absolutely wasn't married to one or partly that way herself )

That is the question considering how entrenched they are in the myths.

[levampere]

[ Like you do. ]

It sounds like they certainly exist. But you must be somewhat familiar with them if you know that the legends are mere exaggeration.

[retrorsum]

I'm an archaeologist. It's my job to.