ISTA LIBERATION MANIFESTO
It has become clear, my brothers and sisters of the Weyr, that we are in dire straits. We bore without complaint when we were forced to fit twice as many smelly bodies into our cots as there was blankets to cover. We could have forgotten the lice, annoying as it was, for none were injured. We have accepted as worthy fate the long lines to the latrines, the klah that has been watered down so as to last so many mouths, and the rising tempers that accompany such crowded quarters.
But we should not, can not, take longer. We have seen the danger that awaits our Weyr, with so many souls to fill it. What happened at Hatching, this sickness which troubles so many among us, puts at risk our old and our young, can happen again - and it can happen worse. It is not our comfort at stake. It is the well-being of us, our friends, our loved ones. And we must act.
There are some wise above us, who have spoken plainly of their desire to see a new Weyr formed. The gracious and insightful Jr. Weyrwoman Favan knows the danger that awaits us, should we let matters stand as they are. But not enough voices have spoken, not where they matter.
Cue in the Ista Liberation Army. We exist to protect the Weyr from its own crushing success, to ease the heavy burden. For who has sheltered us, given us our hopes, promised our future? Who deserves our everlasting gratitude, our determination, our labor?
So we will rise. Wherever there is a place that we may demonstrate, we shall; not with voices, but with action. And we will not be noticed; for, we are not against the Weyr, who may find our efforts distasteful, but its most devoted guardians, who need not recognition nor reward when the time comes that we are vindicated. We will find the places where this challenge, this danger, the acute overcrowding of our beloved Weyr is most noticable - and we will make it seen.
In the latrines!; in the kitchens!; in the corridors!; in the alcoves!
We will spill food upon the table of the Weyrleader, jostled by the crowd. We will burn the food that we cook, rushing to feed so great many mouths. We will snore with our greatest might, so that even those in the forest weyrs are kept awake by the terrible noise we make every restless night.
Our job will not end until the danger is averted; until the good folk of the Weyr realize their own straits; until the groggy-eyed Wingleaders, without decent klah, cry for solution; until the dragonriders all clamor to be placed on the Night Watch, that they might get better sleep there than in their own beds. When that day has come, wisdom, in its purest and most undeniable form, will be seen by all in Ista. And the best wishes of our Weyr, our Weyrwoman, and all those with eyes to see, shall be fulfilled.
IN OTHER WORDS....
With the sickness spreading through the Weyr, it has become clear that overcrowding is a danger. It is known that Weyrwoman Favan wishes to see another Weyr established to alleviate the population issue, but there seems to be some balking. Supporters of this plan have organized a secret resistance, intended to compromise mostly of Weyrlings and Candidates, in order to make the problems of the Weyr undeniable. They will do this by sabotaging the latrines, mealtimes, sleep, and anything else that they can find to do.
If you have a character that would be interested in joining this movement, post here with a link to your volunteering character(s) to sign up! Riders will generally be considered Armyleaders, other Weyrfolk soldiers- however, friends of O'asis, S'van or Zara, or those that prove their ingenuity, may be promoted. (It's not like the titles mean anything though, srsly guys!)
Recruitment RP is available on request, otherwise it will be assumed that your character enlisted through the grapevine.
MOVEMENT ARMYLEADERS
(These are the people that, whether they like it or not, are recognized as leading forces within the ILA.)
O`asis and Uktenath
S`van and Galliath
Zara and Fuxith
J'riar and Ianquith
E'SI LIST
(Leader of men, lover of women, dashing wunderkind that all love and praise.)
E'si and Miith
RECRUITED SOLDIERS
(These are active supporters, who will support the efforts of the ILA and undertake missions.)
Dolmin
Darnaja
Kyllae
Kella
POTENTIAL RECRUITS
(These are people who have been singled out as potential recruits for either leadership or soldier positions.)
H'dek and Bondyeth
Gamoira
Hanya [RP]
Weilyn
Kastina
Jaidev [RP]
Santhea
Arolon
SYMPATHIZERS
(These are people who are not members of the ILA, but may be willing to overlook their activities - if it doesn't cost them.)
Mal
T`ka and Haanyath
Jessen
Veyes
Rhian
Dorinelic
Nandeli and Reneneth
L'mel and Dimeth
Kesslan
Allende
Rinfala and Arioth
DOUBLE-AGENTS/MIXED LOYALTIES
(These are people who work with both sides, or may profess to work for one side, while really supporting another.)
Gh'lan and Khunoth
NEUTRAL
(These are people who are not involved, and do not want to be involved. AKA civilians.)
Firyal
R'ael and Jaereth
V'len and Garenth
Zhaylan
Quinnel and Winath
Astrisabe
A'ras and Cavaruth
N'ron and Erevuth
Annelie and Yansanth
THE OPPOSITION
(These are people who actively oppose the ILA and, if given a chance, would be likely to turn in or interfere with its members. Do not allow yourself to be caught by one of these!)
Talis and Chelath
F'sey and Ialluth
E'rik and Daramulath
S'kagi and Coriath
Goran
C'ym and Hanumanth
K'pak and Amalenth
Kallista and Astarteth
S'en and Kanath
Ceanandin
Merya and Anidanth
C'mor and Naedreth
L'thor and Raith
Inaari
H'dra
N'tos and Asceth
Fenferari
Mella and Cresth
R'than and Garith
Lyveana
THE... OTHER OPPOSITION?
(ILA members are advised to be wary of, but not oppositional to, alternative organizations. We are all working to improve Ista, remember! The ILA encourages dual-memberships, as all work done to help Ista furthers the cause of the ILA. After all, cleaning up messes makes a scene and calls attention to the cause - but that doesn't mean you should let yourself get caught making them!)
The Ista Defense League
"Let no man bathe, eat, sleep, or breathe without reminder; the Ista Liberation Army is arrived!"
