[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
Threads Of Destiny(Eastern Fantasy, Sequel to Forge of Destiny)
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EternalObserver
eYe Gaze baCk
- Location
- The Void
I mean, do we know it's a nice spirit? Lots of spirits we've encountered have proven to not be nice. Black Sky Yearning, the dream fungi underground, lots of them.
Oliver_Twister
Idea-Man, He Who Shits Ideas
- Location
- West Africa
- Pronouns
- He/Him
I don't think the politeness angle works well. This spirit hasn't been socialised at all, and doesn't have any concept of that.
It's not like Zeqing, who was socialised by the Sect for years. Or like Gryjda/Xin/The Emerald Dancer, who's the local avatar of a spirit worshipped by humans.
This is, for lack of better word, a feral spirit, like all the winter spirits we've seen. When we've met them, we've usually talked to them straight away, spirit to spirit through MoSS and find ways to meet demands, rather than try and impose human concepts.
For example, the Dream fungi we met underground. Or even Snow blossom Lake. There's no concept of politeness with unsocialised spirits like these. It's walking up to them and being a spirit seeker. And we're more likely to do that in it's heart , where it's true form is.
Plus, it's a spirit of Winter. Who says staying out to "be polite" would even be comfortable or enjoyable to it?
I say break away from assumptions and treat it like we do with other feral spirits. Walk up to it and talk. And beat it up of it doesn't listen
It's not like Zeqing, who was socialised by the Sect for years. Or like Gryjda/Xin/The Emerald Dancer, who's the local avatar of a spirit worshipped by humans.
This is, for lack of better word, a feral spirit, like all the winter spirits we've seen. When we've met them, we've usually talked to them straight away, spirit to spirit through MoSS and find ways to meet demands, rather than try and impose human concepts.
For example, the Dream fungi we met underground. Or even Snow blossom Lake. There's no concept of politeness with unsocialised spirits like these. It's walking up to them and being a spirit seeker. And we're more likely to do that in it's heart , where it's true form is.
Plus, it's a spirit of Winter. Who says staying out to "be polite" would even be comfortable or enjoyable to it?
I say break away from assumptions and treat it like we do with other feral spirits. Walk up to it and talk. And beat it up of it doesn't listen
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]
Just feels more polite to ask audience at the door, not barge into her bedroom. Especially if its primal rather than socialized, since barging in feels more like an attack.
Just feels more polite to ask audience at the door, not barge into her bedroom. Especially if its primal rather than socialized, since barging in feels more like an attack.
I think this meant Site?
Homophones autocorrupt here, since hear should be here and assent is ascent
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- Location
- Washington
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 XP to Isolation]
PowerLeca
Rapidly aging
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Bao Qian, I would have thought you'd be all about exploring beautiful glittery caves.
Hehe, your dwarf is showing.
Half-liminal ice cavvvvvvve! Siiiiiiiick!
So freaking cool.
- Location
- Chicago
- Pronouns
- She/They
In feral terms then, if you want to pet the wild animal, yoloing up and sticking your hand in it's den to do so is gonna get you bit.
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
EternalObserver
eYe Gaze baCk
- Location
- The Void
Personally, I'm not against the idea of cajoling a wild spirit out of cave through song and dance. What I'm against is the introduction of politeness into the argument. Singing someone out of their home can be considered pretty impolite as well imo.
Humans are humans, and spirits are spirits. There's a place for politeness and a place for intrusion in the realm of Communication, methinks (yes, Ling Qi has been doing this just before and during Summit). Perhaps it is risky to go diving in the beast's den to pacify it, but I personally don't fear for endangerment of life at all. I think both options will succeed.
Humans are humans, and spirits are spirits. There's a place for politeness and a place for intrusion in the realm of Communication, methinks (yes, Ling Qi has been doing this just before and during Summit). Perhaps it is risky to go diving in the beast's den to pacify it, but I personally don't fear for endangerment of life at all. I think both options will succeed.
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[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
Walking down creepy dark tunnels to meet spirits has historically gone very well for us, why change habits now?
As for the politeness angle, uh, that feels pretty completely out of left field for an arc focusing on FFS. We shouldn't be making art-defining philosophical choices based on politeness. It's got nothing whatsoever to do with the art.
Walking down creepy dark tunnels to meet spirits has historically gone very well for us, why change habits now?
As for the politeness angle, uh, that feels pretty completely out of left field for an arc focusing on FFS. We shouldn't be making art-defining philosophical choices based on politeness. It's got nothing whatsoever to do with the art.
- Location
- CA
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]
I mean, Ling Qi literally just imposed human concepts on a "feral" spirit last update? Namely, hunger and starvation as facets of its Want. Talking about how Ling Qi doesn't do that is especially silly when you consider the incredible recency of it.
I mean, Ling Qi literally just imposed human concepts on a "feral" spirit last update? Namely, hunger and starvation as facets of its Want. Talking about how Ling Qi doesn't do that is especially silly when you consider the incredible recency of it.
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 XP to Isolation]
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 XP to Isolation]
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]
WhoTheHeckity
But no one ever asks HowTheHeckity
- Location
- Murica 🦅
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 XP to Isolation]
We're cultivating an attack art. Politeness shouldn't even be a factor.
We're cultivating an attack art. Politeness shouldn't even be a factor.
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
Isolation is a huge part of Ling Qi and this art is heavily related to the concept. Also the whole going into the place of power of this spirit would be really cool.
Isolation is a huge part of Ling Qi and this art is heavily related to the concept. Also the whole going into the place of power of this spirit would be really cool.
- Location
- At the end of the world
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]
I prefer the more polite option. No need to take the chance of pissing off a cyan realm spirit.
I prefer the more polite option. No need to take the chance of pissing off a cyan realm spirit.
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]
You don't walk into someone else's home uninvited. Foyers are for introducing guests, going further inside would be rude at this stage.
Also, gotta keep that isolation aspect balanced with the others.
You don't walk into someone else's home uninvited. Foyers are for introducing guests, going further inside would be rude at this stage.
Also, gotta keep that isolation aspect balanced with the others.
[X] Go deeper still, where light and reflection fades, where even the ice grows black, and call to the winter maiden of this region in her home. [+2 Xp to Isolation]
Cultivating communication through isolation feels like a special thing ling qi should cultivate.
Cultivating communication through isolation feels like a special thing ling qi should cultivate.
[X] Stop here in the glittering foyer, with your twin standing reflected on the glacier beneath raise your hands a sing for an audience with the winter of the region [+2 Xp to Expression]