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khuioduan2018-08-12 02:32 pm
redlightgreenlight) wrote in khuioduan2018-08-12 02:32 pm
Video | August 16th | Locked to Dreamfolk
[The room is mostly dark, but there's enough light to see that Valdis is sketching and almost not even paying attention to the camera.]
Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.
[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]
Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.
[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]
With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.
[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]
I just want to know which one.
Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.
[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]
Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.
[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]
With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.
[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]
I just want to know which one.
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[She considered the drawing]
He said 'It has to be done right'. So they did know what they were doing...that's why I was going to look at the major religions on the turtle. I'm not a fan of the alternative method of learning...
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I'm not willing to judge their actions until we know exactly what they intended to do. Dark magic or not, they may have been desperate to find a way to return home. As to where they learned such a thing, I'd look just as closely at the Dreamfolk that have been here longer than us.
I, for one, haven't taken on any apprentices. [There's only mild humor in his tone, because it's really only partially a joke.]
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I'm less worried about what they did than what they were making the offering to...
[Despite the seriousness, his joke did draw a smile.]
Well, my magic is inherent, even if I wanted to teach it, it would be impossible.
[Thank goodness for that.]
I understand desperation, but...there are some things that shouldn't be done.
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Either way, if you learn anything more about the ritualists themselves or the magic they used, I'd be quite interested. If my knowledge isn't adequate, I can at least provide a different viewpoint.
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[The power of the Death Plane had lingered in that place, how else could she have walked through something dead for so long. But how long had it been from the sacrifice to the return? The bones had been old and bare.]
It would be helpful, I suppose, to have someone with another point of view...that kind of magic worries me, so having someone else who can balance that with logic when needed is much appreciated.
[Her affinity for chaos could use a counter. She'd been missing one since her arrival.]
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I'd just like to help in this matter however I can. That death magic is popping up where it shouldn't be doesn't sit well with me, either.
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It is...quite disturbing. If we're lucky, it won't go beyond animals.
[Yet the concern that it would still remained.]
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Indeed. Let's keep hoping for the best outcome even as we make sure it won't get any worse.
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[Not that she'd interacted with Trahearne much, but in general.]
Playing with such magic may let things in, so we'll need to be vigilant.