Island of Qosqo

[history_pirate]

What a fascinating island, historically speaking. From just the architecture alone, I can see that there have been at least three distinct cultures. They've built one on top of the other, rather than razing the conquered city to the ground and starting over. A clever reminder, perhaps.

There seem to be a number of sizable cities on this island. Perhaps this is the reason for cultural clashing within its confines, since the island appears rather removed from others.

I'm intrigued by the language as well. The people communicate with us readily enough, but their speech is marked by a thick accent- a little bit guttural from the back of their throats, and quite lyrical. It's been said that people tend to speak like the land they live in- those who live in mountainous areas will lilt and fluctuate their pitch to add flavor and emotion, those who live in flat areas leaning toward a monotone. Qosqo, as they call it, seems to be a textbook case of this. The mountains are impressive, looming right up almost to the sea itself. I've heard there are ruins in those peaks...

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[twofacedshark.livejournal.com]

New island?

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

New to me, at any rate.

[womaniswild.livejournal.com]

Hmm. It sounds like you know your stuff. Do a lot of traveling?

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Mm, it's part of the job.

[needs-a-plan.livejournal.com]

Listen, if you're going to get on a "gold in them there hills" kick again, count me out, because last time I came up empty-handed and almost broke an ankle. And speak for yourself about the communicating readily bit. I had to ask four different people just to figure out where I could get a sandwich in this place.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

There are things of value in this world that don't glitter. You don't have to come.

It seems the younger generation has an easier time of it. Look for teenagers, or young adults.

[meatthefuture.livejournal.com]

Tent Guy! Tent Guy! Wanna go explore the jungle? We're looking for spikey monkey spiders!

[warriorothesea.livejournal.com]

Huh. I THOUGHT the buildings looked kind of weird.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

The craftsmanship of the second culture, the one just below this most recent one, is what caught my eye. They haven't used anything to seal the stones together at all, they're cut perfectly for each other.

[meatthefuture.livejournal.com]

Usopp! There's a mystery jungle! We should go exploring!

[black-hat-cat.livejournal.com]

Interesting observations. Are you thinking of going up into the mountains? I've run across a few guides who offer tours.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Indeed. I wonder if any of these guides can be bartered with?

[meatthefuture.livejournal.com]

Hey Pigeon Guy, wanna go explore the jungle?

[theebestthief.livejournal.com]

Huh...... you think those ruins are pit-trapped or anything?

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Certainly not the areas they take tourists. If we could slip away from the group at some point, however, who knows what we might find?

[Private // Unhackable]

[3rdprodigy.livejournal.com]

To me, an island is just like any island, Ms. Robin.

Re: [Private // Unhackable]

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

It's common for people to have different interests.

[garotamalandro.livejournal.com]

It looks the same as any other shitty island!

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Most islands don't have mountains quite as grand as these.

[serving-love.livejournal.com]

Man, we haven't been to an island this big in awhile.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Perhaps you'll find some interesting new recipes.

[meatthefuture.livejournal.com]

Saanji! I found this!



Can we eat it or is it a pet?

[time-exorcist.livejournal.com]

Sounds very interesting, Robin. I hope you enjoy yourself there.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

I intend to, Miranda-chan.

Lavi-kun said your ship had been lost. Is that correct?

[strayswordsman.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you're having fun.

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Of course. It's been awhile since been in such a historically rich civilization.

/backdated, yosh, if this isn't okay delete. XD

[best-thief-ever.livejournal.com]

Robin-chan, as a quick warning: don't go through the aqueduct that leads into the interior ruins. There are poison arrow traps there. Also, a couple swinging logs.

^_^

[history-pirate.livejournal.com]

Swinging logs aren't a problem. The arrows, though... If we stick to the ceiling, do you think they'll still go off?