Lesson 1

[howeducational]

[ Appearing on the astral plane is a young man with an unmistakable look of curiosity about him, his head whipping to and fro as he tries to take in the mind-boggling view yet again from atop his stopped bike. ]

Wooooah...! So it wasn't just a dream after all! It's really here! It's like I stepped right into the cosmos! But... that can't be true

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[oikoumene]

{Laughs} Well, you are certainly quite a bit more on your way to discovering what it means than most! I cannot say that I bothered to investigate too many of the "whys" myself until my second or third time coming here! To no end, I am afraid, but as long as it presents no harm or conflict, then I cannot complain for the reprieve!

Hou, and "Plane-walking citizens" is far too formal, I would think!

[howeducational]

Well, learning's the one thing I love to do! So when I get to a place that I don't know anything about, I've got to take in as much information as I can. Orally, if need be.

Oh! Is there a nickname around here? "Planers", maybe?

[oikoumene]

Good man! I can appreciate that initiative! But hmmm, I do not think so? I have not heard many that will associate themselves with this place more than our homes, so it is more common to just hail from your own world! Perhaps a possible name for the people here is something of note!

[howeducational]

So most people here aren't actually from the astral plane... they're just visiting it, like I am. And, I guess, like you are!

So there aren't many real planers then, besides Meredith. That's something to keep in mind!

[ Notebook is out, and he's jotting it down ASAP. It's good to keep a written record, after all. ]

It's going to take a long time to learn everything about this place, I think.

[oikoumene]

Indeed it shall! I have been here for several months, and I still understand little of it! Ha, but it is hardly a setback! I enjoy a challenge!

[howeducational]

Ha ha! Indeed, for what good is a quest if there is no adventure to it?! The life of study takes me far and wide; I won't be stopped so easily!

[oikoumene]

Admirable indeed! If only your type of man was more common!

{Laughs, but then claps his hands together} But no matter! Welcome, my friend, to the Astral Plane! It is a place between worlds, or perhaps beyond them all! People from so many different existences get to come walk together here. It is a grand thing!

[howeducational]

[ This grandiose manner of speaking is rubbing off on him. He likes it. ]

Grand would seem to be an understatement! It's the kind of thing I could hardly imagine in my wildest of dreams! I can not wait to uncover it's mysteries!

[oikoumene]

Hou, if you manage it, perhaps you could become a senior officer in my army! I jest, of course, but I will admit that I had considered claiming this place in my name. I imagine it would be easy enough, but it is best to not push my luck!

[howeducational]

Claiming this place? Well... maybe it's possible, but I don't know. I know I'm new here, but from what I can tell it looks like it's the kind of place that everyone should share, you know?

[oikoumene]

I do not mean to claim it for selfish interests, if at all. It is in my blood to conquer and rule! Hmm, I imagine that some would not even object much to the idea of Alexander the Great ruling over the place! My tales spread far after my death, after all!

[howeducational]

Al... Alexander the Great? You don't mean... THE Alexander the Great, do you? Like... THE Alexander the Great?

[howeducational]

Al... Alexander the Great? You don't mean... THE Alexander the Great, do you? Like... THE Alexander the Great?

[oikoumene]

The one and the only! Alexander III of Macedon, conquerer of the Persian Empire and the surrounding areas! I led armies across harsh seas and hot sands for the sake of glory that even Achilles would be envious of and Odysseus would cry out to attain!

[howeducational]

'OH MY GOD, I'M TALKING TO ALEXANDER THE GREAT.'

It's.. it's an honor! You're a legend!

[oikoumene]

I would hope so! If not, I would have no place fighting for the Holy Grail amongst history's finest heroes!