This is a follow-up to the proposal post, for characters to ICly argue to Youmi, Nama, and Doro why Hathaway's proposed solution is a good idea. The winning vote was to propose the empresses marry each other, so all arguments must be in support of this solution. Arguments are due 28 February 23:59 UTC.
WHAT DO I DO?
Submit a unique argument for why the empresses should marry in the comments below. Arguments must be between 50-250 words and must be submitted as a summary of what your character would ICly say. Characters may submit arguments in a group or solo. There will be a subthread for anyone looking to group up below!
UNIQUE ARGUMENT?
This means that your argument should not be for the same reasons as anyone else. Because each submission must be a unique argument, you may only be involved in one comment, so choose carefully!
For example, if the solution was to make the Hanabiran national animal a hamster, you could not argue it should be because hamsters are cute if that was already someone's argument; you must choose a different argument, such as hamsters' propensity for chewing wood would be a boon to the logging industry.
You may choose a related topic as well; for example, hamsters being cute because they are small if someone argued that hamsters are cute because they're soft.
WHAT ARGUMENTS NEED TO BE MADE?
Nama and Youmi must be given solid reasons why their marriage will benefit each empress and empire. If you need help thinking of something they could offer each other, looking over the dossier description of each empire may help.
THE SOLUTION WAS ALREADY VOTED ON. WHY DO WE NEED ARGUMENTS?
The mods will be using an algorithm to determine how effective the solution is. What the empresses think of it and how successful it is depends on both quantity and quality of the arguments, as well as other ~secret~ factors. In other words, if only one person submits an argument (and that argument is "because I like hamsters"), the solution will fail. So get brainstorming!
I DIDN'T VOTE FOR IT, BUT I STILL WANT TO ARGUE FOR IT. CAN I?
Absolutely! Characters who decide to help the majority despite their qualms may certainly argue for it.
WHAT IF MY CHARACTER DOESN'T AGREE?
If your character wouldn't argue for the marriage solution, then they certainly don't have to! If they would actively argue against it or for a different solution, you may handwave that they did, but we are only accepting arguments for the winning solution.
After writing stuff out and thinking on it, I think Veronica's argument will be in favor of cultural assimilation, as I've illustrated already. That's what she can argue about the best, and it's less diplomacy-focused so that that stuff can be handled by other folks! A lot of people got her thinking about this the most and it's what speaks to her.
If anyone has any additional points and would like to group up, LMK
If she wants Jason there as support he's game. He could possibly add examples from his own experience and near miss with a civil war and how there's precedence for this sort of cultural assimilation working out in other places?
What are the examples so I can begin to get this written up? :O I'm probably going to adapt what I already wrote to be more coherent, with some stuff you have to add.
Jason would start with the background + Greek and Roman demigods lived separately for centuries, but were manipulated into conflict that would end in the deaths of both cultures. + One of the gods foresaw this possibility and orchestrated an exchange of the leaders -- it wasn't a marriage, but in this case it was more about learning the cultures of either camp and establishing a bond of trust. They would be more inclined to team up, fight against the group manipulating them in the first place, and then reunite to form an even stronger bond that would benefit them both.
As for how it worked out + The Romans learned that it wasn't necessarily required to be so strict and militaristic all the time. They could trust others and that would be a benefit. + The Greeks learned that there was a second safe place for them to live out their lives without worry of attack. + Both sides gained new friendships, more resources, and opportunities to exchange ideas and the possibilities to improve both places increased.
He'll admit that the peace between the two groups is still new and something that is in the early stages. But they are excited about the future and what it holds. He'll also add that the major threat against both was neutralized and that both groups are now in a better place because of the union.
sorry for the second comment, I had to chop it the fuck down because I love breaking word counts.
ANYWAY, for your approval:
You may not realize it since we're an eclectic and boisterous bunch and surely that can only be indicative of a single origin, but we come from many places. I've learned that my worldview and my colleagues' worldviews are radically different. We may be working toward the same goal, but we still need to interact and understand one another.
My colleague Jason comes from a nation that was once opposed to another nation until a greater threat made them unite. Knowing that they would need strong leaders to weather the circumstances, they arranged an exchange of leaders to learn about each other's culture and establish a bond of trust. It was successful, which I believe is encouraging.
Where both of your nations complement each other best is in the tradition of strong matriarchies. The Sea Clan is more progressive, but the Mountain Clan can teach them about upholding tradition. Valuing where you've come from is just as important as where you're going.
As for for how to implement cultural exchange:
Maintain both capitals, rotate between them for visibility.
Nobles travel with these envoys to mingle.
Patronize artists from both nations to celebrate each other's cultures.
Have festivals to show that you're unafraid of what might come of them.
Maintain the same celebrations and holidays.
Set up Sea Clan-influenced schools in the Mountain Clan and vice versa. Set up merit programs for each, with promised accolades upon completion.
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axiology2018-02-21 06:42 pm
Addendum the second: Cultural Assimilation
If anyone has any additional points and would like to group up, LMK
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+ Greek and Roman demigods lived separately for centuries, but were manipulated into conflict that would end in the deaths of both cultures.
+ One of the gods foresaw this possibility and orchestrated an exchange of the leaders -- it wasn't a marriage, but in this case it was more about learning the cultures of either camp and establishing a bond of trust. They would be more inclined to team up, fight against the group manipulating them in the first place, and then reunite to form an even stronger bond that would benefit them both.
As for how it worked out
+ The Romans learned that it wasn't necessarily required to be so strict and militaristic all the time. They could trust others and that would be a benefit.
+ The Greeks learned that there was a second safe place for them to live out their lives without worry of attack.
+ Both sides gained new friendships, more resources, and opportunities to exchange ideas and the possibilities to improve both places increased.
He'll admit that the peace between the two groups is still new and something that is in the early stages. But they are excited about the future and what it holds. He'll also add that the major threat against both was neutralized and that both groups are now in a better place because of the union.
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ANYWAY, for your approval:
You may not realize it since we're an eclectic and boisterous bunch and surely that can only be indicative of a single origin, but we come from many places. I've learned that my worldview and my colleagues' worldviews are radically different. We may be working toward the same goal, but we still need to interact and understand one another.
My colleague Jason comes from a nation that was once opposed to another nation until a greater threat made them unite. Knowing that they would need strong leaders to weather the circumstances, they arranged an exchange of leaders to learn about each other's culture and establish a bond of trust. It was successful, which I believe is encouraging.
Where both of your nations complement each other best is in the tradition of strong matriarchies. The Sea Clan is more progressive, but the Mountain Clan can teach them about upholding tradition. Valuing where you've come from is just as important as where you're going.
As for for how to implement cultural exchange:
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