Observations Illustrated

Ironically, I do not seem to have access to my more advanced drawing modules at the moment... (run by @okida25)

[observations-illustrated]

[LIVE BROADCAST] - PUBLIC GROUP [REMEMBRANCEBEYONDANYREGRETS] all participants anonymous

OI: Hello, Observations Illustrated here, from local group Remembrance Beyond Any Regrets. OI: I noticed that some other iterators from a nearby group started broadcasts of their own, so I figured I'd do something similar. OI: Also, I must note that the attached image is not accurate to my actual appearance, but it's the closest approximation I could make. (If you're curious, the differences are that my chassis carapace is a couple shades darker, my forehead marking is a couple shades lighter, my scarf has some golden-colored embroidery I rather like, and I wear glasses to help deal with a slight defect in my eyes' visual focus (or as some would put it, I'm nearsighted).) OI: Of my own local group, I'm the second-most senior of the group (if I recall correctly), with the only one older than me being Infinite Comforts (he/him). OI: The rest of my group members are Devoted Vessel (they/them), Haruspex of Winds (any), Journeys Aplenty (any), Uncounted Worlds (she/her), and Absent Shades (she/they). OI: I also have a messenger slugcat of my own, named Arch (short for Archivist). (a dark red slugcat with golden-yellow markings resembling embroidery, wearing a slightly-brighter-red cloak with similar golden embroidery (think Journey cloak) appears in frame for a second as if saying hi) OI: I look forward to getting to know you all better!

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OOC character info

Name: Observations Illustrated Pronouns: She/Her Voice claim: Latte Cookie

Messenger slugcat name: Archivist (Arch) Messenger slugcat pronouns: They/Them

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[MESSAGE RECEIVED] [SENDER: Observations Illustrated (OI)] "According to records made by other iterators, locusts are pretty nasty, swarming their targets. Oh, I almost forgot to send a pic of myself!" [attached is a picture of another iterator. The iterator in question has a slightly-dark gray chassis, a black cloak that fades to purple near the bottom and ends of the sleeves, a purple four-pointed star marking on her forehead, and is wearing round glasses, as well as a scarf that is intricately embroidered with golden thread. There also appears to be a dark red slugcat (with golden-yellow intricate markings and white eyes) close to the camera. The slugcat is wearing a slightly-less-dark red cloak with embroidery on it (think Journey cloak but slugcat-size).] "It appears Archivist (my messenger) also got in the frame." (OOC: I can't actually attach a pic at the moment because I can't draw that well lol)

oh those sound… terrifying

hello there! what a cute slugcat there! let me see if i can find a picture if me for you

found one! ignore my many bite marks, the lizards i work on are not exactly friendly sometimes

[observations-illustrated]

Ah, that reminds me of something. One of the members of my local group, Devoted Vessel, has been working on engineering a microbial genome to create something that can form biomechanical matter if given a base sample to work from, a scaffolding in the required shape, and enough material. They've also made designs for modules that can create said scaffolds once installed into the superstructure (usually near the chamber for easier puppet maintenance). In theory, this setup could be useful to fix the occasional bite!

[rw-lizardcollector]

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what is this lizard? blue lizard? it looks… off. another new lizard?

[rw-lizardcollector]

Indigo Lizard! They're a new species found in the Badlands region. They're capable of burrowing through sand, and have a poisonous spit that's very helpful in avoiding the locust swarms found in the region. Also way larger and bulkier than Blue Lizards; they're about the size of a Green Lizard, and take only one or two less spears to kil

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oh wow! they live in a place with sand? curious, none of the regions near me have sand!

[observations-illustrated]

Well, our creators did build us in a variety of locations, so it makes sense that at least one of us would be in range of a sandy area. Also, part of the area just outside my facility grounds is actually a desert full of ancient ruins, according to my messenger.

[h0wami4live]

[Unknown Signal: Location-Unknown: ???, all other participants in range]

???: AGH-! Okay, this finally is functional..!

???: ... is there even anyone else getting this..?

???: Had to [unintelligible static/glitching]... don't know how long my puppet's heart cell will last... if anyone finds my structure, do NOT panic!! ... please..?

???: Left it to avoid malfunction... don't know where I'm going. Found another superstructure fairly close to 'Big Sis Moon', though..!

*loud af static + glitching sounds*

[End Broadcast]

[monarchtonone]

This 'Big Sis Moon' is a well-known name to me, as one senior to another. I once sent an aquacat there, just to show her what it looked like.

I assure you I am not panicking within my own chamber. But the aquacat I sent should be there soon. My overseers are starting to send familiar images back of it's current journey.

You cannot miss it once you see it. Do not be alarmed when you do. In fact, you can overwrite the pearl it is carrying with your own message and send it back if you like.

That pearl is full of junk data, anyway.

[observations-illustrated]

Quick question: Would said aquacat you sent be a light blue one with pink gills? If so, I think my overseers spotted them a while back!