First Crystal [Audio post]

[cyclonia_rising]

I have a question, digital world. One that I'm quiet interested in hearing what you all believe the answer is. The subject you ask?

Empires.

What is it that makes an Empire and what separates the poor from the great? What are the components to a truly great Empire?

Furthermore, what is it that allows an Empire to stand the test of time? What could be done to erect an empire that would stand for thousands of years, if not an eternity?

I await your answers.

Comments

[cyclonia_rising]

My thoughts exactly. I think it's simply lazy thinking.

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Perhaps. Though I do have people say the amount I put into my work is beyond healthy sometimes...

[cyclonia_rising]

Depends. Do you still get sleep and remember to eat and drink?

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Sleep is for the weak.

[cyclonia_rising]

But without proper rest how can you focus on your studies? A rested mind is a strong mind.

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Caffeine does the job until I'm damn well done with a line of tests.

[cyclonia_rising]

Determined, aren't you? I would like to see some of your research sometime. Perhaps I could show you some of mine as well.

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Perhaps the chance will come at some point. Hard to say with that sorta thing.

[cyclonia_rising]

Perhaps. Where is it you study?

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

I work at MAGI right now, actually.

[cyclonia_rising]

And what is MAGI like?

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Research, study, and protection of magic, magical artifacts, blah blah blah you get the idea.

[cyclonia_rising]

I see. Sounds very interesting.

[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

It's a job. Perfectly adequate for what it's supposed to be.