Vyn "Fragrancy of Incense"/Rewards
Private Messages
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Vyn: Incense Culture
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Vyn: Look at the three-legged censer before us. According to the description... it seems like some aristocratic family used it for ceremonies in the past.
Vyn: Nowadays, most people do not know how to use these censers...
Vyn: But long ago, it was an essential tool in many people's homes.
Vyn: During the period in which Taoist incense culture was prevalent... aristocrats and literati were all in the habit of burning incense.
Vyn: I actually only learned about these things after coming to Stellis.
Vyn: Back then, I had just arrived here and was curious about everything. Everything in Stellis is so different from Svart.
Vyn: Whether it's the four essential arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, or the culture around tea, wine, food, and incense... It is all fascinating.
Vyn: Thus, I wanted to learn a little more about everything.
Vyn: Of course, I do not have a deep understanding. For the most part, it is only surface-level.
Vyn: Why did I not study them further? Well... how should I put it...
Vyn: Because curiosity is simply a starting point. If you want to keep learning, you need... a special kind of emotional investment.
Vyn: Back then, I did not have anyone with whom I would enjoy these cultural activities at leisure.
Vyn: But now, that has changed. Appreciating incense with you... is a hard-earned experience.
Vyn: And you? Are you willing to spend the entire day doing something so carefree and lofty?
Vyn: Well, if you say so. You cannot go back on your word, otherwise...
Vyn: The consequences... I will keep them a secret for now.
Vyn: I am looking forward to enjoying incense with you and sharing this wonderful moment.
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Vyn: Song Porcelain
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Vyn: Oh? ...You are looking at the three-foot censer with a drum-nail design?
Vyn: It really is beautiful. Its color is pure and vivid, and the shape is so delicate.
Vyn: Come over here and take a look. The feet look like paws, do they not?
Vyn: This style was popular not only because the paws symbolized a ferocity that could exorcise evil spirits and protect wealth...
Vyn: But also because they represented happiness, health, felicity, and prosperity.
Vyn: Hmm... if I remember correctly, the two protruding circular shapes are the drum-nail design. It was one of the more popular designs for porcelain in ancient times.
Vyn: In fact, there is still quite a bit of discourse around its name.
Vyn: Some say it is because the design resembles the nails used to affix the drum skin to the drum, while others say it is because the nail design resembles the drum itself.
Vyn: I think that no matter the explanation, it is very evocative.
Vyn: What about you? You have been looking at it for a while... What are your thoughts?
Vyn: It feels a bit distant...? You want to know more? I see...
Vyn: How about we go to the cultural creativity section when we are done here?
Vyn: I believe they are holding a cultural lounge there to help visitors learn more about the stories behind some of the exhibits.
Vyn: Was my expression that obvious...? Looks like you have found me out.
Vyn: I am thinking about something relating to you and me.
Vyn: I was wondering, when we first met, did you feel the same way about me...? That I was distant, and you wanted to know more?
Vyn: Looks like I guessed correctly. But, just like you said... A lot has changed compared to the past.
Vyn: Take me, for example... All I want is to spend the rest of my life with you... witnessing all kinds of beauty in the world together.
Vyn: Whether it be mountains and rivers, or the sun and the moon, I want to see it all with you.
