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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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It's not that it's hard for me to tell, but it's pretty hard to believe.
And don't underestimate the power of an animal. They may surprise you.
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Good point.
But there are cultures that hold animals in high esteem and worship them. Sometimes in odd ways.
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[ A pause. ]
But this isn't telling you about my world, is it?
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[But it had nothing to do with Sheena's world.]
I would like to hear the story, if you have time.
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[ If Valdis wants to. ]
Okay. Where to begin? Well, let's start with what caused a lot of the problems my world was having. Do you know what mana is?
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[Valdis couldn't remember much.]
And it could be...unique to individuals somehow, she could read it.
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It's the source of all magic and life on my world, and yes, each person has what's known as a mana signature. I can also read it, but not as well as Raine, and usually only those I'm friends with or if the mana is pretty strong--like with the Summon Spirits.
[ Which is a whole other story. ]
The Great Kharlan Tree was responsible for supplying the world with mana, but about 4000 years ago, magitechnology began draining it faster than the tree could supply it. And since mana is the basis for all life...
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Life began to decay as the supply dwindled...
[No source was infinite.]
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Exactly. Of course, it didn't go unnoticed and someone tried to tell the rulers of each country what was going on, but neither one would listen to him.
Because he was a half-elf, and they were looked down upon by both humans and elves. So, he decided he was going to take matters into his own hands to stop the war.
[ She pauses a moment so she doesn't burden Valdis with too much information at once. ]