In the Slums of the Roar

[Spirit of a Phoenix]

Kiki can be seen spending a lengthy amount of time in the slums of Valkur's Roar. She seems to spend a great deal of time trying to interact with the citizens she comes across, offering the people a bright, fervent smile as she tries to engage them in conversation. While engaged in conversation, Kiki is sure to be mindful of the plague and offers Sune's blessings to heal any who might be in need.

As Kiki speaks with the locals, she tries to teach them about the importance of love, friendship, and unity. She goes on to tell the people the importance of following one’s heart and finding one’s passion in life to drive them towards being the best they can be, and to be confident and passionate about everything they choose to pursue in life.

In an attempt to establish a sense of unity within the slums, Kiki speaks of the importance of coming together to help improve the quality of life for one another. Carrying with her a bag of seeds, Kiki can be seen attentively planting one of the seeds beneath the soil of an unattended patch of soil in the slums. She then turns around to exclaim to those who might be watching that change does not come easily. It starts by planting a seed in the minds of others, and giving that new seed of thought care and attention. With time, the thought might take root and someday bloom to become something beautiful. She tells them that change does not come easily, and like a flower in bloom pollinates then spreads to plant new seeds, it takes just one person driven by passion to be the catalyst for change. She goes on to exclaim that if just one can cause change to spread, just imagine what many coming together can accomplish.  That each individual has a part to play in improving the quality of life throughout the city.

As Kiki pursues her efforts in the slum, she welcomes those who are willing to offer aid to approach her with ideas and join in with the effort.

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As Charlotte passes through the city of Valkur's Roar, she notices the commotion of people gathering nearby the slums and saunters over curiously. Listening to Kiki's words, a faint smile touches the corners of her lips, as if pleased that someone shares at least part of her ideals. Without taking any closer steps, she moves on towards the heart of the city to carry out her work.

[Spirit of a Phoenix]

The young high priestess of the city is often seen in the city slums. Lady Heartfire can be seen accompanying some of the others assisting in the slums, mainly those she considers allies. If Isabel is present, Kiki can be seen eagerly accompanying her and assisting in Isabel's research and efforts, spreading the teachings of both Sune and Lliira ash she interacts with the common people. If Fiona or Joric are available, travels with them both, speaking amiably, and occasionally teasing either one calling them a member of her Flower Guard, occasionally using the term "guardian angel" for Joric's pleasure. She possesses a sincere interest in the well being of the common people of the slums, and listens with interest as she interacts with each of them.

As Kiki meets the common people of the slums, she often will introduce one resident to another, using her charismatic charm to attempt to build new friendships between others. It is also common for her to invite two to four familiar at a time to join her in discussion over a lavish meal, allowing any of her allies assisting with the conditions in the slums to join her and her guests in attending the meal.

[Spirit of a Phoenix]

//OOC// Posting a link, just to merge the threads involving the effort in the slums.

frc.proboards.com/thread/22446/fiona-slums-valkurs-roar#

[Spirit of a Phoenix]

Throughout the month of Kythorn, the High Priestess's presence within the Northwestern Quarter of the Valkur's Roar takes a notable increase among the residents of the city slums. Heartwarder Heartfire can be seen walking through the streets, making herself available and approachable to the residents, becoming an increasingly frequent incongruous yet amiable presence to those who reside within the city's slums. She makes herself approachable and available, allowing any to join her in her walk; be it as a conversational entourage or personal protection.

To the residents she offers an ear, giving them encouragement, support, and even compliments when appropriate. The High Priestess is quick to smile and eager to share a laugh throughout her interactions. Her company regardless of how brief is often accompanied by the gift of a flower from a large wicker basket hooked beneath a slender arm, for Kythorn is the Time of Flowers. The flowers she gifts with a small explanation of the deeper meaning behind the flower.

"I am so sorry to hear that your drapery is not prospering as much as you hoped it would, I understand how frustrated you must feel but please do not lose hope. If I may offer a suggestion or two from my observations and experiences. I have known servants of Sune who were successful business owners.  Their success their strong focus on building social connections and interacting within their communities.

Perhaps you should try asking those who pass by your stall for their thoughts on the appearance of your fabric, design, and color of your drapes. Pay close attention to what styles and colors hold the greatest favor and express appreciation for their insight. Even if they are not interested in your drapes at the moment, through the discussion you will gain their interest. Be personable and compassionate, and you may leave a strong enough impression that when they need your designs at a later time they will associate drapes with the warm thought of you. Try asking for your customers to let others know of you and your business.

Let me know how things progress. Just keep persevering and keep your passion kindled, for passion and enthusiasm is a magnetic force. And here, take this daffodil, keep it as a reminder of our conversation today. They are a symbol of creativity, inspiration, and new beginnings. I will pray for your success and good fortune."

"This pink gladiolus represents the strength and integrity known only by that of a mother. I grew these for my mother in my own garden when I was younger. I would give them to my mother on special occasions, or whenever I just wanted to remind her how much she inspired me. Your grandchildren are healthy and beautiful, and you raised your daughter with strength and integrity. Perhaps you could gift another gladiolus to your daughter on my behalf, she deserves to be reminded how wonderful she is as well."

"It certainly is concerning that your friend has locked themselves away and seems irritable. Perhaps they are fighting an internal conflict they are not yet ready to share with others.  Just be patient and supportive, they will speak with you when they are ready.  Gift them this yellow rose, let them know that these vibrant flowers represent warm and friendship.  That you would like them to have it as a reminder that if they ever have need of you that you will always be there for them. I would like for you to have another yourself as a token of our own budding friendship."

"I am so sorry for your loss, it is difficult losing a parent at such a young age.  I myself never knew my birth parents.  I know it may be difficult right now, but hold onto the memories of them.  The good ones that bring you peace and comfort.  You are fortunate to have such kind and caring grandparents.  I am sure they worry about you, you cannot keep running from them.  They love you and are struggling themselves, they lost someone they loved just like you."

"Why don't you take my hand so we can go find your grandparents. After perhaps you and I could return and make a bouquet of stargazer lilies.  They say the white ones are blessed by Kelemvor himself so they may bring peace to the spirits of our loved ones.   I should have just enough for a bouquet.  How about you take my hand so we can go find your grandparents and make sure it's okay?  I am sure they will be thrilled to have you come back, and maybe they would even like to join us when we return, but let's set their minds at ease first.  I am sure they are worried sick about you. What do you say?"

To the residents, she offers aid in even the most mundane of tasks performing them as she holds conversations at length. She aids with the completion of a minor task and if the task is more time-consuming or complex she at the very least aids in a small aspect of its completion if her assistance is accepted. At any given time the High Priestess might be seen standing around a washtub, helping the women was their clothes, or even brushing the hair of a young girl as she speaks with either parent amicably.

The Heartwarder most of all may be seen tending to the health of the impoverished indiscriminately.  She may be observed tending to a cuts and bruises of the average resident of the city slums, or she may be seen tending to the health and personal concerns of the women who make ends meet beneath Selûne's moonlit streets, at the time of Lathander's light.