Journey to the Cosmere

[Goob he/him]

On 5/14/2021 at 2:36 PM, Tani said:

"Sure."

"Also, if you want to hear any earth history I could probably summarize it. It's a lot more complicated than Scadrian history, though."

[Trutharchivist he/him]

18 hours ago, AmazingGoob said:

"Also, if you want to hear any earth history I could probably summarize it. It's a lot more complicated than Scadrian history, though."

"History?" Asked Hoblim. "When and where will you begin? Out of curiosity."

[Quivil]

"Maybe..."

[Random Bystander she/her]

Lilliana thought for a few minutes, trying to figure out where to start. She snapped. “Okay, so to understand anything about what I’m gonna say, you’re going to need to know about cells. Your body is made of trillions of cells. Cells are microscopic, and they are the building blocks of life. To see individual cells, you need microscopes. Anyway, your cells are always creating proteins, which are really important for your body to function. Each cell has genetic material, which contains the instructions for the creation of said proteins. Sometimes, your body has little invaders called viruses that latch onto your cells and inject their genetic material into the cells. Then, the cells take the instructions in the genetic material, and use it to create new viruses. The viruses continue to be produced, until the cell explodes. There are specific cells in your body that actually fight the viruses, such as B-cells and T-cells. These cells sometimes can remember viruses that have already been in your body, and when that happens, they are able to kill off the viruses quicker. On Earth, we have figured out a way to make the B-cells and T-cells remember the viruses without getting sick, or make you get less sick. They are vaccinations. Vaccines are where you take a dead virus, part of a dead virus, or sometimes a paralyzed virus, and have it enter your body. It’s often through needles, but there are other ways as well. COVID-19, or more accurately, SARS-CoV-2 is a virus. It kills specific cells in your lungs, and spreads really easily. It has basically shut down Earth. Everyone has been stuck in their homes for a year, and we have to wear masks. People for some reason decided to buy all of the toilet paper. It sucks. Actually, COVID is related to a few viruses that cause the common cold. The most common virus that causes the cold is the Rhinovirus, but there are some coronaviruses. So, it has taken a while for scientists to create the COVID-19 vaccine, but they did. It’s a new type of vaccine called an m-RNA vaccine. Remember how I was talking about genetic material? There are multiple types. Like DNA. Your DNA contains your entire genetic code. It contains the information about your appearance, blood type, gender, and more. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. There is another type of genetic material called RNA. It stands for ribonucleic acid. m-RNA, or messenger RNA, takes the instructions for the proteins to these things in your cells called ribosomes. They are what actually create the proteins. So the m-RNA vaccine injects part of the m-RNA of COVID-19 into your body. It lets your body know that COVID is bad, and to destroy it. Oh, and viruses each target specific cells. There are many different types of cells in your body. There are blood cells, neurons, skin cells, and much, much more. Cells come together to make tissues, tissues come together to make organs, organs come together to make organ systems, which make up your body. Any questions?” She smiled happily.

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My dad is a microbiologist. I think it's interesting, so I've learned a lot.

Also, I want to be a geneticist. 

 

[Quivil]

"... I think I mostly followed that... so no?"

[Trutharchivist he/him]

2 hours ago, Random Bystander said:

Lilliana thought for a few minutes, trying to figure out where to start. She snapped. “Okay, so to understand anything about what I’m gonna say, you’re going to need to know about cells. Your body is made of trillions of cells. Cells are microscopic, and they are the building blocks of life. To see individual cells, you need microscopes. Anyway, your cells are always creating proteins, which are really important for your body to function. Each cell has genetic material, which contains the instructions for the creation of said proteins. Sometimes, your body has little invaders called viruses that latch onto your cells and inject their genetic material into the cells. Then, the cells take the instructions in the genetic material, and use it to create new viruses. The viruses continue to be produced, until the cell explodes. There are specific cells in your body that actually fight the viruses, such as B-cells and T-cells. These cells sometimes can remember viruses that have already been in your body, and when that happens, they are able to kill off the viruses quicker. On Earth, we have figured out a way to make the B-cells and T-cells remember the viruses without getting sick, or make you get less sick. They are vaccinations. Vaccines are where you take a dead virus, part of a dead virus, or sometimes a paralyzed virus, and have it enter your body. It’s often through needles, but there are other ways as well. COVID-19, or more accurately, SARS-CoV-2 is a virus. It kills specific cells in your lungs, and spreads really easily. It has basically shut down Earth. Everyone has been stuck in their homes for a year, and we have to wear masks. People for some reason decided to buy all of the toilet paper. It sucks. Actually, COVID is related to a few viruses that cause the common cold. The most common virus that causes the cold is the Rhinovirus, but there are some coronaviruses. So, it has taken a while for scientists to create the COVID-19 vaccine, but they did. It’s a new type of vaccine called an m-RNA vaccine. Remember how I was talking about genetic material? There are multiple types. Like DNA. Your DNA contains your entire genetic code. It contains the information about your appearance, blood type, gender, and more. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. There is another type of genetic material called RNA. It stands for ribonucleic acid. m-RNA, or messenger RNA, takes the instructions for the proteins to these things in your cells called ribosomes. They are what actually create the proteins. So the m-RNA vaccine injects part of the m-RNA of COVID-19 into your body. It lets your body know that COVID is bad, and to destroy it. Oh, and viruses each target specific cells. There are many different types of cells in your body. There are blood cells, neurons, skin cells, and much, much more. Cells come together to make tissues, tissues come together to make organs, organs come together to make organ systems, which make up your body. Any questions?” She smiled happily.

 

Hoblim tried to listen through. "Umm... Well, I kind of followed, but... Do you really think this explanation would help someone without any background information? And by the way, I once bumped into a webcomic that explained it through Star Wars' plot. It actually helped me understand that, though I guess your explanation is more accurate." He shook his head. And I thought I could go on and on about stuff. My real problem is that I'm not an expert in anything. Bother.

[Condensation she/her]

"You know, that might have been a little complicated for a beginner."

[Quivil]

"... I'm not sure if I want to hear Earth history, but I kind of do... can you tell it?" @AmazingGoob

[Goob he/him]

12 hours ago, Tani said:

"... I'm not sure if I want to hear Earth history, but I kind of do... can you tell it?" @AmazingGoob

"Oh, uh, sure. I'll give a very simplified version. A map of earth would be nice, though. Anyone have one? I mean, I assume not, but it won't hurt to ask."

[Kingsdaughter613 she/her]

1 hour ago, AmazingGoob said:

"Oh, uh, sure. I'll give a very simplified version. A map of earth would be nice, though. Anyone have one? I mean, I assume not, but it won't hurt to ask."

“It’s in the library. Along with the Encyclopedia Brittanica, which should offer a nice overview. They also have a digital version you can access.”

Kelsier opened a small door at the base of the spire, a private entrance in and out of the terminal.

[Trutharchivist he/him]

5 hours ago, Kingsdaughter613 said:

“It’s in the library. Along with the Encyclopedia Brittanica, which should offer a nice overview. They also have a digital version you can access.”

Kelsier opened a small door at the base of the spire, a private entrance in and out of the terminal.

Hoblim silently follows, listening to the conversation around him. When hearing the word map, though... 

"Can I have a map of the city?" He asked Kelsier.

[Quivil]

"Ooh! I want one too!"

[Kingsdaughter613 she/her]

4 hours ago, Trutharchivist said:

Hoblim silently follows, listening to the conversation around him. When hearing the word map, though... 

"Can I have a map of the city?" He asked Kelsier.

 

3 hours ago, Tani said:

"Ooh! I want one too!"

“There are some near the exit from the terminal,” Kelsier said, vaguely amused.

[Goob he/him]

On 5/18/2021 at 8:04 PM, Kingsdaughter613 said:

“It’s in the library. Along with the Encyclopedia Brittanica, which should offer a nice overview. They also have a digital version you can access.”

Kelsier opened a small door at the base of the spire, a private entrance in and out of the terminal.

"Ah, thanks. Do you want to come with to the library... uh, Rylia was your name, right?"

[Quivil]

"Yes, let's go!"

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In case you missed it, I might have to leave in about five days so to explain that Rylia will be storing speed. For some reason. Just because. Until I come back.

[Trutharchivist he/him]

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So... Fast forward to the library to those who want to go there, the others go to where we'll sleep for now? I'll tag the active players.

@Random Bystander, @AmazingGoob, @Tani, @Condensation, @Kingsdaughter613

Edited May 27, 2021 by Trutharchivist

[Kingsdaughter613 she/her]

3 hours ago, Trutharchivist said:

@Random Bystander, @AmazingGoob, @Tani, @Condensation, @Kingsdaughter613

Kelsier waved as Roues dropped the Earthers off in front of the Elend Venture library. Located in Keep Venture, of course.

”Have fun. Roues  will take you to your new home whenever you’re ready.”

[Random Bystander she/her]

5 hours ago, Kingsdaughter613 said:

Kelsier waved as Roues dropped the Earthers off in front of the Elend Venture library. Located in Keep Venture, of course.

”Have fun. Roues  will take you to your new home whenever you’re ready.”

Lilliana had to calm herself down significantly to keep herself from bolting into the library. Which was a bit hard, but she did it.

[Trutharchivist he/him]

6 hours ago, Kingsdaughter613 said:

Kelsier waved as Roues dropped the Earthers off in front of the Elend Venture library. Located in Keep Venture, of course.

”Have fun. Roues  will take you to your new home whenever you’re ready.”

 

26 minutes ago, Random Bystander said:

Lilliana had to calm herself down significantly to keep herself from bolting into the library. Which was a bit hard, but she did it.

Hoblim folded his map and put it in his pocket, and then climbed the stairs to the library. He... wasn't sure what he was going to read. He usually went to fantasy, but, well, up until three days ago he thought Scadrial was fantasy. He decided to just try to search for interesting books, about history or Realms and Investiture.

[Condensation she/her]

6 hours ago, Kingsdaughter613 said:

Kelsier waved as Roues dropped the Earthers off in front of the Elend Venture library. Located in Keep Venture, of course.

”Have fun. Roues  will take you to your new home whenever you’re ready.”

"I can check out books? How many?"

[Kingsdaughter613 she/her]

Just now, Condensation said:

"I can check out books? How many?"

“You’ll need a card,” Trésor answered. “Ask the not-evil librarians; they can help.”

[Condensation she/her]

"Okay!" Faith ran up the steps and into the library.

[Goob he/him]

2 hours ago, Kingsdaughter613 said:

“You’ll need a card,” Trésor answered. “Ask the not-evil librarians; they can help.”

I chuckle at the Alcatraz reference and follow after Faith.

[Quivil]

"Ooooo..." Rylia wanders off to get lost among the shelves.

[Random Bystander she/her]

Lilliana walked to a random section of the library, pulled out a random book, and read the first paragraph. She put the book away, and repeated the process until she had 4 books that seemed really interesting. She then walked around so that she could find a nice small area to hermit in with the books.

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I personally like to read in smaller spaces. Like my closet. Or under my bed. Or curled up under my covers with a weighted blanket.