TYR'S AMBASSADORS

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❧ TYR'S AMBASSADORS

Of all the roles offered by the gods of Asgard, Tyr's cluster of ambassadors is the one with the most potential for growth. At present, very little interaction exists between Asgard and other cultures or peoples within Yggdrasil, and what little does occur is often limited to one-off encounters... But it's only a matter of time before this changes, and Tyr's ambassadors will be called upon to navigate the tricky waters that make up Asgard's first contact with whoever or whatever might lie beyond the protective shroud of the forest.

Naturally, a facet of the ambassador role is the willingness to endeavor courageously beyond the safety of the city and to face new and unknown peoples of varying levels of benevolence or threat. It won't always be known what level of threat these encounters will hold until the ambassadors meet them face-to-face, and these ambassadors are expected to keep a cool and charismatic head regardless of what they find, avoiding conflict at any and all cost save for the cost of Wanderer lives.

Between diplomatic incidents, ambassadors are expected to study what little information is known on other peoples and cultures, and to familiarize themselves with the literature on the known history of Asgard.

Additionally, ambassadors might also take on the role of helping welcome new Wanderers to their new circumstances. These welcome ambassadors will be relied on to answer general questions about Asgard, technology, magic, and otherwise help newcomers get accustomed to the city and the gods that govern it. As such, welcome ambassadors are encouraged to linger at or around the castle on arrival days, maybe even with some form of care package for the new Wanderers as they emerge from their first encounter with the city's expansive pantheon.


❖ how being an ambassador works:

The responsibilities of an ambassador are twofold: Within Asgard, and outside of it. Currently, the former is more prevalent. Tyr's ambassadors are encouraged to tag into the 'arrival' top-levels posted by each round's new Wanderers, under instruction from Tyr to be as helpful and informative as possible.

In addition to welcoming and educating new Wanderers, ambassadors are responsible for approaching and mediating encounters with others outside of Asgard's borders - both human and otherwise. Very little is known about other settlements, races, or cultures beyond the city's protective forest at current, but as the metaplot progresses, this will actually supersede the welcome wagon as the ambassadors' most crucial task. At this point, the Participation Sound-Off will come into play as different ambassadors maintain arguably positive relations with different settlements or peoples. Once this starts to occur, Tyr will also occasionally post solicitations on the Ambassador Needed top-level for situations that require the practiced touch of a diplomat to smooth things over.

❖ relevant links:

• Ambassador Needed
  
• Participation Sound-Off
  
• Tyr's Ambassador Support
  
  
• God Jobs infopage (consult for links to Tip Lines)
  

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AMBASSADOR(S) NEEDED

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Under this top-level, Tyr will be offering up assignments that require the practiced touch of one of his ambassadors. Some months, he'll have a few. Other months, he'll have none at all. Check back every so often to see what's new!

To claim an assignment, just reply to it saying your character is interested and we'll go from there.

APRIL: VILLAGE AMBASSADOR TRIP

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In an effort to build a relationship with the village containing the blood magic cave -- which we have now learned is called Kelna -- Tyr is requesting that ambassadors make day trips to congregate with the half-orcs. Any and all ambassadors are welcome to apply for this mission; many different faces will showcase that the whole of Asgard with to bolster this relationship!

Now is the time for some lighthearted schmoozing. Don't push too hard for info or village secrets. Respond here to see what shenanigans will occur during your mission, how successful you are in helping strengthen this alliance, or any small tidbits you may learn about their culture.

[thequitecontrary]

Mary will definitely want to do this, partially because she felt like the mission was a failure and she will want to check in with the people in the town and at least try to spread some goodwill. She also wants to see how Sil is doing, since she got to know her when they were packing the supplies for the trip.

[asgardsguide]

Mary will be very successful in her attempt to bond with the Kelnans. Sil, who is still shaken from what transpired, but trying to keep good spirits, invited Mary to join her in a routine activity involving elder care. Village elders are considered wise and worthy of listening to, and Kelna is a society which values the principle of every member of the community caring for those who came before them.

Mary was allowed in on their weekly story circle, with one of the more high-esteemed elder women looming a small tapestry of the tale being told that day, involving a half-orc maiden's duty to serve as a warrior when her fiance was incapable of joining a defensive battle. The small tapestry of the battle, created with fast magic, is gifted to Mary at the end of the day; an offering for her willingness to ingratiate herself.

[thequitecontrary]

Excellent! :D

[theprezident]

Rhys volunteers! Despite his foot in mouth syndrome, he's pretty good about not being too nosy or pushy. If the goal is literally just to make friends, that's what he will do. He will, however, ask about their culture and traditions that don't have anything to do with the cave, unless the half-orcs react badly the first time he does. And he'll try to answer anything the half-orcs wonder about Asgard in turn (with the caveat that obviously he's not a native Asgardian).

[asgardsguide]

Rhys' day of ambassadorship will certainly be cultural. The Kelnan welcome a surface-level curiosity when it comes to their traditions and the like -- with a respectful attitude of course. As a Wanderer of a certain age, Rhys is welcome to partake in a nightly round of a drinking game, Runni. It's played in rounds, with the goal being the last man standing. A bottle of simple, distilled alcohol has the equivalent of a teaspoon of plant ash added to it at the beginning of each five minute round. This material is slightly toxic and highly hallucinogenic. Most of the half-orcs who partake have built up a tolerance to the substance, whereas Rhys is not so used to something so concentrated. The effects aren't unpleasant, and the aftertaste...you can take it or leave it.

If he does join, and not just observe, he won't last more than 15 minutes, experiencing some acid-like world melting and sensory funkiness until he passes out, effectively making him out of the game. He'll awake at about sunrise, on the back of a pangolin taking him back to Asgard. There's also water bottle tucked into his waistband with a note that reads something along the lines of "you're a pathetic lightweight" if a half-orc is willing to translate their written word. Despite the tone, they definitely respect him for trying.

[theprezident]

He will absolutely join. :')

MAY: FIND THE RUNES

[asgardsguide]

In order to end the destructive storm, Tyr is requesting his ambassadors go to the local children and convince them to reveal where they've hidden the runes so they can be destroyed.

If more than one ambassador accepts the task, we'll decide who succeeds via RNG!

[winscenario]

Jim will volunteer! He's generally a charming and friendly person and he'll do his best to approach with an honest and friendly attitude towards the children, trying to build some sort of connection before he asks about the runes and where they may have hidden them.

[asgardsguide]

Who could resist those eyes? The children will be reluctant, fearing both the wrath of their parents and Asgard at large for unwittingly unleashing such a terrible storm, but after a day spent in Jim's company, the youngest relents and guides him to a hollowed out tree trunk in the forest where the runes can be found. They're still glowing ominously, but don't hurt him to touch. If he or others attempt to destroy them, he'll find it can be done the old fashioned way, aka larger object meets a smaller object with a big smashing sound!

SOUND OFF

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Sound off here to let Tyr know that you've been actively working as an ambassador this month! Be sure to list in your SUBJECT LINE which month you're sounding off for, for ease of organization.

Please provide at least one thread involving your character acting as an ambassador to another. For your efforts, Tyr will offer you a boon. The more work you do in your role, the more he'll offer.

Feel free to chat with Tyr if you require any support or insight during your duties.

TYR'S AMBASSADOR SUPPORT

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Do you need to contact Tyr about job-related topics? Use this top-level to do so!

Ambassadors are encouraged to get in touch with Tyr if they require any support, a specialized care package, or any other tools to better perform in their role. They're also encouraged to consult with Tyr if they have any facet of the job that they wish to discuss in further detail.

(You're welcome to approach this OOCly or with an IC tag-in, as you so desire!)