Age: Good question
Race: some Noitu abomination
image credit to Xeeming.
Description:
- Thinks that the Ministry of Culture is the most important thing, like, ever.
- Easily embarrassed.
- Super proud of the Ministry of Culture, tends to act like the other Ministers aren't as important but tries to be polite and slightly apologetic about it.
- Pathetically eager about art and literature.
- A bit of a sycophant towards the Grand Prophet.
- Body much weaker and slower on land then in water.
(14:57:07) Navarre: Hmm... Basically, it's kind of like North Korea - everything revolves around serving the government and the divine leader. One's life would consist of doing one's duty for the city.
(14:58:16) Navarre: Like if you're one of the worker drones, you would be indoctrinated on what it means to be a worker drone from the outset. You will lay those stones and build those buildings for the glory of Piltzintlicoatl and be damn happy about it.
(14:59:32) Navarre: There are some diversions like plays and such, but even those are government produced like the mass generated works for the proles in 1984.
(15:01:44) Navarre: Many of the ministers were Grand Prophet Yancuican's allies during his time in Tzal, either his direct supporters or their families. Others were selected for showing exceptional talent that transcends their assigned roles, thus allowing them to move up the chain.
(15:01:58) Navarre: So generally nepotism or a hell of a lot of talent.
(09:57:26) Navarre: There would likely be some sort of psychiatric care for those struggling with job dissatisfaction, but the government ultimately expects everyone to shut up and do their jobs. They'll help you cope, but you better get your work done.
(09:57:55) Saruna: read the thread and find out, sir fish
(09:58:22) Saruna: right, yeah I meant it in the sense of avoiding govt intervention but struggling internally
(09:58:35) Navarre: Suicide would be socially acceptable under certain circumstances, I'd imagine - like if the individual has been around for incredibly long and wishes to depart the world peacefully instead of living forever.
(09:58:53) Navarre: Or if society sees them as useless suicide might be encouraged.
(10:00:03) Saruna: oh interesting, would you say there's a ritual involved with really old people who want to pass over peacefully?
(10:00:21) ThatFishGuy: Yes. It called "Fish Fry".
(10:00:36) Saruna: like does it push the religious line, or is it more a personal thing restricted to close friends/family?
(10:02:45) Navarre: Religion would definitely be involved for someone of high profile; for example, if one of the prophets wishes to depart from the world, there will likely be a big ceremony about sending them off to be with Piltzintlicoatl. As for the actual death, it would probably be a close friends/family deal.
Possessions:
Strengths:
Promotionals
When it comes to proposals and pamphlets, look no further than Hanuauzl. He is not particularly good at drafting plays, but he makes for a decent editor and has a sense of what will work for readership. Sadly, his success with promoting the Ministry of Culture and his ability as a salesman doesn't equate to personal social interaction.
The Golden Touch
Despite his weaknesses, Hanuauzl is a passionate and business-minded individual who is capable of good direction (when he is kept away from actual management). Under his tenure, he has turned some of the Ministry of Culture's failing programs around, leading to increased participation in several regular ministry events.
Dense
You can't offend someone who doesn't know you're being offensive! It takes extreme bluntness to insult Hanuauzl, and it is difficult to manipulate him unless you really know what you're doing. That would mean getting to know him. Piltzintlicoatl save anyone who attempts that route.
Weaknesses:
That Guy
You know, the one you avoid at parties. The one who hasn't really done anything wrong, but still disgusts you when you have to talk to him for more than ten minutes. The one who just can't seem to catch a hint. That's Hanuauzl. He's good at his work, and that makes it worse, because you can't just get rid of him. He's ever so helpful, which would be nice except most people just want him to go away.
Nibbling
Don't have fingernails? Don't need 'em! Hanuauzl nibbles on his appendages whenever he gets nervous or thoughtful, much to the disgust of most of his contemporaries. If he's already nibbled down the tough outer skin of said appendages (or the claws on his fingers), he'll go for a handy stylus or whatnot -- even if it's not his. The guy is a trainwreck. It does not help matters that his teeth refuse to rot and remain as strong (or stronger) than they were during his life.
Micro-manager
"Please for the love of all that is holy, go away!" - every worker who has ever been assigned to Hanuauzl, ever.
He means well. He does. His work is the equivalent of a beloved undead grandchild to him, and as such he wants to make sure it's perfect. But during the process, he tends to make things take longer to complete (if he doesn't run them off track entirely) due to messing with his underlings' work or canceling or proposing things last minute. He really shouldn't be a manager of anything, but just try to tell him that and he turns into this blubbering mess of quivering tentacle-flesh, and no one wants to deal with that. It's easier and somehow slightly less problematic to just give him some "special" workers to divert him away from the stuff that really needs done.
On this note, his main assistant is a saint.
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