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[firstsoldier]

[Iiiit's .. text.]

In the interest of clarity for new arrivals, myself among them, I have a few questions that may seem blatantly obvious to everyone who's been here longer.

Am I understanding correctly that many of us here are being transformed into something else, much like the rain's temporary effects had on us recently?

Is this likely to happen to everyone?

Does it have anything to do with the brands we have been given? 'Runes'

Does anyone know how to repair a broken driver's side window for a M939 truck?

Finally, if you are obviously nonhuman, changed or naturally so, please leave a note as to what you look like so I know you are considered an ally and not an active threat.

Given the creatures that attacked in the storm, and earlier messages suggesting they may have once 'been like us', I do not wish to make a mistake.

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[purplexing]

I've heard it gets much worse, particularly when moon pieces fall to the ground. Still wrapping my head around that one.

RE: Broken Driver's Side Window- how broken are we talking? Glass or issues with its setting?

And thank you for your consideration; my brother and I are both humanoid turtles in appearance, green scales, shells, blue and purple masks- would much appreciate not being attacked.

[firstsoldier]

Is the convoy adequate cover versus meteorites?

The glass was destroyed by recent monster attacks. It appears the mechanisms within are still intact.

Note made. I believe I've seen similar beings before, we call them 'sahagin'. But they are not interested in writing. Or coexisting.

[purplexing]

I don't think it's quite meteorites. Being newly arrived myself, I can only convey what I have been informed. They're called "Moon Warps", and they expedite whatever changes we may otherwise expect to be affected by, as well as increase the appearance of aggressive monsters that will also be a threat. I've been told most of the changes are temporary but there is a chance of losing cognizance of oneself during such occurrences.

You're going to need a new glass then. I don't know if this convoy thing has any spares, but if we can salvage one off of an unused vehicle, I can probably size it to fit.

Well, we're clearly not sahagin. We're mutant turtles and usually don't have problems with coexisting so long as no one comes at us with pitchforks or otherwise.

[faceguy]

seems a little unfair
shouldnt humans have to describe themselves to?
what if a nonhuman thinks humans look like freakish monsters

anyway yeah youre probs gonna get turned into a freak too hoss

[firstsoldier]

If it would help you feel more secure and less likely to attack, I will do so.

[faceguy]

ok yeah sure
lets hear it

[solitarysoul]

the monsters don't look human and they never talk. they also always attack immediately, so you're probably better classifying anyone who isn't being hostile as not an active threat.

[Individual people might still be a threat, but going by who's human and who's doesn't really work anymore.]

[firstsoldier]

I am well used to monsters clever enough to lay traps and feign disinterest only long enough for their prey to get close. It's not something I'm inclined to assume never happens here, as that would be about when it does.

[solitarysoul]

they've never done that here, just attacked on sight, sometimes enmass.

just don't start attacking people if they don't look human. most of us don't look fully human anymore.

[Well, the new people were probably exempt from that. For now.

[soldiernoclass]

Busy making friends, already?

[firstsoldier]

The amount of cooperation so far is a pleasant surprise. I have no complaints.

[soldiernoclass]

Huh. That is pretty surprising.

You get any good intel yet?

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[bufudine]

Yes, we are all transforming. Information points to the brands being moon sigils, which give us 'blessings' from the moon.

Unfortunately, moon warps affect us both physically and mentally. The previous moon warp induced violent transformation and several attacked friend and foe alike. There is no guarantee we will appear as described. However, the monsters that attack us are less unique than ourselves.

[firstsoldier]

In context, are these 'blessings' the transformations themselves?

I see. Thank you for clarifying that. Those which become aggressive, so far they all return so far to rationality, or are they lost?

What do you mean by 'less unique than ourselves'?

Your cooperation is appreciated.

[bufudine]

Yes. That's the term used in the texts we've found.

They return to rationality with time. For aggression caused by the moon warp, it ends with the phenomenon. Last time, that was several hours.

You will see many monsters in the wilderness with similar appearances but minor variations such as differences in size. Our transformations so far bear little resemblance to them or each other.

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[wereperrito]

I do not know if the sigils we have are related to our other forms specifically or if they are random or mean something completely unrelated. but yes we are, and sometimes it comes and goes.

I agree with the others though that you are probably fine if you simply do not attack first. if we ever meet nonviolent monsters we should not antagonize them either

and because you asked: I look like a human person only I have six tails, too. my name is Jack :) I fix people's clothes if they need it

[Yes that is a smiley face. Sorry, Sephiroth.]

[firstsoldier]

[The smiley is stared at for a while. what does it meaaan.]

Waiting to be attacked first sounds unwise, especially with so little medical care available.

Six seems like it would be difficult to contend with. Do they also come and go?

[wereperrito]

[All you gotta do is ask and he will explain, buddy.]

it has worked well enough for me so far

and they have not gone anywhere since they appeared. they appear to be permanent, so far. some people have other permanent new things too, and some people only have them during environmental events like the moon warp or the storm.

[discolouredwings]

is there any indicator for how long this transformation takes /
the rain was fast acting

[firstsoldier]

Some have apparently been changing for well over a month. I have not heard of anything being "complete". Not yet.

The rain was very fast acting and thankfully cured just as quickly.

[discolouredwings]

if the rain is any indication, it should be reversible

[undyingcrow]

You've already gotten a few answers, by the looks of it, but yes. I don't believe there is any escaping transformations. Merely delaying them, or perhaps reverting singular changes under the right circumstances.

Jayce-san and I have been gathering information regarding our circumstances, and there are at least some who consider the transformations as gifts from the moon.

If you wish to know more, he has generously provided his research notes.

FILE: RUNIC SCRIPT
FILE: TENANTS 1 - 6

Additionally, I made a post last month detailing my findings.

My current hypothesis is that the monsters that emerge from Husks used to be ordinary people, but something, be it "stasis" or some other grim fate, robbed them of their humanity. The tenants suggest that our sigils may protect us against this stasis, but bear in mind that we are working with scattered puzzle pieces, so this information is all subject to change.

Lastly, since I have changed rather distinctly, please refrain from attacking a brown haired boy covered in black feathers, with talons, large wings, and large horns. I should think my attire makes it clear that I'm not an active threat, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.

[firstsoldier]

Ah, wonderful. Thank you, this is very helpful.

Are you and Jayce-san currently the authorities, so to speak, to which any discoveries or findings should be mentioned to?

Clothing unfortunately would not usually be an immediate sign of safety, but I will endeavor to leave you unharmed. Are these more permanent seeming changes, or did the storm's effects linger?

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[hexrot]

I'm Jayce. Akechi beat me to it.

Arcane magic was part of my life's research. I've looked into the runes here and conducted an experiment we've had to abort, but I plan to organize more once I have the space to.

I won't know everything there is to know about these sigils, but I can share my findings.

[firstsoldier]

Hello, Jayce.

I am very interested in your work, both here and from your own planet, and will assist as I can where I can. I admit I have questions but first I want to be sure they weren't already answered in a previous message I haven't yet read.