Waibiao's Travels: Iteration One

[Maury 411]

((Waibiao’s Travels is a form of creative nonfiction from the perspective of the character, a retelling of small events that occur during the many places he visits during his nomadic lifestyle...))

 

 

During Waibiao travel across land,  seeing many face and many creation of nature. Passing of lunar cycles like water, but beauty that exist in people who inhabit vast land not one to be misunderstood, for even beggar with dirt caked to feet and hair down to waist have spirit in them; life-essence like air in chest...

 

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In winding street of city inhabited by neighbor-of-many -- Bian Lian Ren -- Waibiao meet cousin-of-Daemon -- Mao Ren -- who teach him to speak with hands. Mao Ren expecting nothing in return, showing beauty with charitable kindness.

 

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In lush forest of Aegrothond, Jian Tou Ren show kindness to Waibiao when clean mane and expect nothing in return. Waibiao keep mane clean now, comb fur and condition with oil to keep healthy.

 

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On cold mountain of Morsgrad, Waibiao offend Bian Lian Ren by climbing tree. Waibiao not understand, but learn that even neighbor-of-many with  care for nature, even though he threaten Waibiao with weapon.  It is understanding of Waibiao that Bian Lian Ren, by words of Bian Lian Ren, that they kill those who climb tree... As sunrise pass, Waibiao meet priestess of what these neighbor-of-many call ‘All Father’, learn of deity who she teach Waibiao giving knowledge of Chénsī. Priestess call herself ‘High Keeper’, very compassionate being with desire in heart to spread peace. Wise priestess impress Waibiao, so Waibiao teach of Hua-Jiao philosophy…

 

“Berries like religion, grow in many sizes and shapes with different flavor and texture. Charcoal like Hua-Jiao, of plant but not religion; spirituality with no praise to deity. Place in world for Hua-Jiao to bring peace and kindness, attempt sometimes made to enlighten neighbors of Aengul and Daemon. Neighbor-of-many know 'All Father' like people; limited in sight but having potential all same, because neighbor-of-many deity like her, so too are all deity like their children. Many divide by difference in belief, segregate by dedication to deity not of others, sometimes… Many not think about this, so many suffer and hate.”

 

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With passing of lunar cycle, there is no stop to travel of Waibiao. On 8th of Snow Maiden, 1765 to neighbor like Bian Lian Ren, Waibiao meet neighbor-of-night Jian Tou Ren who call self ‘Shanka’, speak on philosophy of suffering and how it affect some. Shanka spirit holding of much pain, believing that this sometime inevitable; but Waibiao of understanding that suffering in life mostly uncertain, line of thinking that let some being let go of dispair.  Meet again too, Mao Ren Xinan, who seek advice on what do with coming of age…

 

“Wisdom come with time, differing from age. Age measurement of life in land for being, not wisdom. This true too for Hou-Zi, wish for gray fur and aching limb,  but linger not on such worries, worry only for quality of life. Think of self often, this practice of Pensive being, Chénsī. Live long as one ought, not as one can, this way to becoming wise. Reflect on quality of life, not quantity,  this way one set mind of self free from what self cannot change, doing opposite with what one can. If being want bring peace to other, this for being to decide, worry not about those who not want help, do what being believe bring inner peace.”

 

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Waibiao travel once more to Morsgrad as same sunrise pass, meditate in cold and sleep as beggar in streets. Commotion heard in place of drink, so Waibiao go to observe. Heated speaking and ready weapon, Waibiao see wise priestess among other Bian Lian Ren. Waibiao make attempt to help, dishonoring vow to ask for peace… Waibiao understand this grievance unnecessary, learn now to observe and wait before using opportunity to break vow for those with differing culture. Part of culture for these Bian Lian Ren to fight sometime. Waibiao first think this squabble, but now know not squabble to some -- this important argument over dishonor and ignorance, Waibiao think. It not without this knowledge that Waibiao understand embarrassment brought upon himself. Embarrassing less that Waibiao plea for peace go ignored, embarrassing more that Waibiao speak. Waibiao now understand that he still  naive like suckling infant, petty Bai Chi is Waibiao... Waibiao will meditate.

 

((Below is a translation of Waibiao’s meditation, a poem that came to mind during his meditation…))

 

“Horned helms and drawn swords, utter not those little words. If peace you seek, then let it be, all beings are with ways loud and meek. Wisdom can fail, like lashing tail; whipping with actions unneeded. Though spirit may weep, let them reap, for these be matters not for those who walk on learning feet.”

 

Waibiao meditate, reflect on wrongdoing in cold of Morsdradi street. When Waibiao satisfied, he explore city and happen upon small library. Here it is Waibiao read and learn of ‘Red Faith’ of these Bian Lian Ren, here Waibiao learn some belief which give him insight in Bian Lian Ren strong faith; help Waibiao understand why these being may behave as they do. If is path of wandering Yóudàng monk to make mistake and learn culture of other, Waibiao hope this experience will give wisdom in lunar cycle to come.

 

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In city of Helena, Waibiao witness event of suffering. See Bian Lian Ren child mourn over blood Waibiao does, tears shed for mother and sister killed in street. Waibiao pray for healing of child, hope that passing of lunar cycle give infant ease for suffering. Meeting Xinan again, Waibiao does in Helena. Embrace Xinan give to Waibiao, whisper warning of Morsgradi travel to Helena. Waibiao go to Morsgrad, see many warrior prepare, plate of metal covering body and many weapon held for rally… Waibiao see many thing in Bian Lian Ren of Morsgrad, seeing also many different thing in Bian Lian Ren of Helena; but it is must that Waibiao remain pacifist. With Morsgradi also are Orc, chanting of ‘Krug’ and ‘Wagh’. Follow this band Waibiao does, meeting at Helena to perpetuate suffering, Waibiao think… Learn soon does Waibiao that people of Morsgrad march in solidarity for lost kin.

 

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To cold city of Morsgrad Waibiao travel, meeting with passing Bian Lian Ren with long red beard who Waibiao try to offer bread, but instead, Bian Lian Ren give coins. Meeting again with Bian Lian Ren called ‘Alisa’, asking if she will teach Waibiao more of ‘Red Faith’ these Bian Lian Ren practice…

 

“...The Paragons are our most honored ancestors. They are servants of the All Father who, in mortal life, accomplished deeds of such significance, or became such known symbols of given traits, that they were raised to a position of reverence in death. When a follower of the Faith prays, it's usually to a Paragon, as we feel the All Father shouldn't be bothered with trivial matters. There are shrines around the city where the faithful leave offerings to their Paragons and issue their prayers. Each follower of the Red Faith also has a Paragon that they take as a patron to guide them in life.”

 

Waibiao make comparative inquiry, stating that Paragon similar in nature to Saint or Apostle of ‘Canon’, though this seem to offend Alisa who correct Waibiao.

 

“I prefer to compare them to ancestor spirits. I dislike the comparison to Saints, personally. But, that is a comparison that helps some people understand, either way...”

[Salty 377]

Thank you waibiao, very cool

[Nozgoth 3083]

((Not sure if this is rp but... nice work!))

 

Jiejue cheers valiantly to his friend Waibao!

 

[Maury 411]

13 minutes ago, Nozoa said:

((Not sure if this is rp but... nice work!))

 

Jiejue cheers valiantly to his friend Waibao!

 

((All inspired by RP, thank you for your attention my friend.))

[Qaz_The_Great 1394]

This makes me happy. Thank you.

[Maury 411]

5 hours ago, Qaz_The_Great said:

This makes me happy. Thank you.

yw Qaz, I enjoy the little interactions I get to have in Morsgrad, and the roleplay’s given me inspiration for my creative writing 🙂

 

Here’s a screenie of Morsgrad