History there is, and no history

[masked_god]

Well well, Carnival is upon us once again. A time for masks and illusion the freedom it brings.

In the midst of all this chaos, it makes one question what humanity would become if our constraints were truly cut away. Would we become monsters or saints, Madmen or Madonnas? My own experience seems to indicate the former, but I would love to hear your arguments for the latter.

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Also, I usually host a small party to commemorate this occasion. But perhaps we should spice it up this year in light of recent events?

I challenge any of you who dare to find my newest monster and I within the Festival of the Masked Future. Transportation will be provided, and if you succeed in recognizing us you may have all of our powers at your disposal for the rest of Carnival.

Though I doubt even the best of you could differentiate between the madness my pet creates and the normal festivities, or between my illusions and the masks others wear, its an interesting challenge, yes?

Comments

[stillneedawish]

It might depend on the individual as well, right? In some cases, maybe.

Though, umm... I've never been to a Carnival before. Is that some kind of Western holiday?

[masked_god]

Yes. But as a whole, does humanity tend towards debauchery or perfection?

Masked Carnivals are common throughout many worlds and different cultures, but on Earth it is mostly associated with Western Catholicism, or so I've been told. Something to do with an equinox, perhaps? Revelry before the spring begins?

[stillneedawish]

Ah... well, I guess we'd all like to think perfection, right? But, mm... I guess it's more likely to be somewhere between the two, really. Humans aren't completely good, but we're not completely evil, either.

Oh... that makes sense, I guess! At least, the weather getting better is definitely something to celebrate.

[selfished]

Everyone can be either, right? Honestly, I think most people are a little bit of both.

[masked_god]

Indeed. Circumstances are what tips one fully into either category.

[selfished]

Yeah, it's just that most people keep sorta lingering inbetween most of the time. There's only a few extreme cases.

[docfoul]

A challenge, indeed.
For most.

[masked_god]

Hah. Of course. You assume that I could not challenge a god, perhaps?

[docfoul]

Well, can you?

[masked_god]

Yes.

[docfoul]

Go ahead, then.
I have little more to do now, and I do enjoy a good game.

[masked_god]

Very well then. Would you like to up the stakes to a more...appropriate level?

[docfoul]

I think the answer should be clear enough at this point.

[masked_god]

Heh. I think it would be interesting to lose to you.

[docfoul]

Really? Well, you certainly wouldn't be the first. Or maybe even the last.

[masked_god]

Oh I very much believe that. I wonder if anyone has won against you?

[docfoul]

No.

[masked_god]

That must be rather boring for you. Whats the point of a game if there's no challenge?

[docfoul]

Playing games is gratifying. What do you find so mysterious about that?

[masked_god]

Games are interesting to gods because they introduce an element of randomness in an otherwise predictable life. If there is no possibility of loss, can one say the game is unpredictable?

The Throne of Madness

[resuna]

You know this page is the _only_ hit for this phrase on Google?

No history, indeed.

OOC:

[masked_god]

Hah, no history indeed! A pity my RPing is the only recognition Mr. Somtow's work gets, I really can't do it justice.

Are you a fellow fan of the Inquest? If so, I'd love to chat!

Re: OOC:

[resuna]

I've been a fan of Somtow's work since the '80s. I showed up at a con once wearing a t-shirt with 'qithe qithembara...' on it and he boggled delightfully.

[masked_god]

Oh my goodness, a classic fan! I'm super envious; Mr. Somtow seems like an amazing guy to talk to!

I'm afraid I don't have nearly as much experience as you; I've only been able to collect the Inquest and Mallworld so far. (and boy am I glad I've never let all that newbie fanfic excape my harddrive! its better for both of us that my earlier attempts didn't show up in your search engine. =.=; )