stones of far (out) speech, 7/20

[wisdomspring]

Hello? [ Comes a voice new to the "network." It's young, feminine, and maybe British-esque, if you have to pin it down. ] Is it true that everyone on the island - on the islands, I think - can hear me?

[ It's the kind of tech that the Sheikah might come up with, like a more advanced version of the Gossip Stones spoken of in Hyrule's history. ]

Are you able to respond? If so... oh, I would really love to learn more about how these devices function. I'm happy to meet with you in person, or to speak by using the stone in order to receive a more "hands-on" lesson.

[ She giggles a little, clearly delighted by the opportunity. Who wouldn't be excited about something like this?? ]

But I've forgotten myself. I am Zelda, and I thank you in advance for anything that you might teach me.

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[wisdomspring]

Yes...? [ Someone saying her name in that way - with a touch of question - coaxes fresh curiosity. Still, he doesn't elaborate, so she stuffs down the hope that someone here might be from Hyrule and tries to focus on the task at hand. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Shion. I would really appreciate any help that you can give me...

[ Not more complicated than this? So, linking two people by a speech function is all that they can do. It's still remarkable, of course, so she nods thoughtfully. ]

Can you explain how they function? That is-... what powers them?

[savedbyasong]

Would you believe me if I said magic? [She might, depending on the world she came from. Magic might be normal to her, or it might be incredibly strange but she already had found herself in a world that was not her own and spoken to a god.]

You have to be holding them, or be in physical contact with them, to work. They can speak to everyone like you initally did or speak to just one person like we are doing now.

[wisdomspring]

Of course. [ She has no issue with that: there is more than enough magic in Hyrule. She herself should be heir to magical abilities.

Should be. ]

I see. Is person-to-person communication like this their only ability?

[savedbyasong]

Yes, or speaking to a whole group. I don't know if you have been to the temple of the Story Teller but there is a rock there, it is six sided and works as a message board. If you need to leave a longer lasting warning or request for aid then that is the better way to do it.

[wisdomspring]

Oh! Yes, that's where I am now. [ She'd been so fascinated by the place when she first arrived that she's set up a bit of a camp in the area. ] How do others see those messages? Wouldn't they have to travel here, to the temple?

[savedbyasong]

Yes. It's a notice board. People write messages and others travel there and read them. It's a bit of a hub, Taako and Lup have their shop nearby, you might have seen it. There is also the chamber of glyphs, which is a room full of drawings. There's also a calender on a rock nearby that keeps track of days, if people have things planned they can write it on there so others know.

[wisdomspring]

Taako and Lup... [ Had she seen them? She furrows her brows as she tries to remember, but then quickly draws her mind back to the present. This stranger has been kind enough to answer her questions, after all. ] I did see the glyphs, but I have yet to see the calendar. I'll make sure to seek out all of what you've mentioned.

[ Zelda smiles, then, pleased with this fruitful conversation. ]

Thank you very much for your time, Shion.

[savedbyasong]

You are very welcome. If you ever need anything I live on the most northeasterly of the islets in the most southern hut. Or you can just contact me on these stones.

[wisdomspring]

Of course. I'll remember. [ She smiles brightly, clasping the stone tightly in her hand. ] I don't know what I could do in return, but I will think of something to repay your kindness.

[savedbyasong]

There is no need to repay anything. I am sure I will meet you properly soon.