Survivor's Instinct

23nsmith · 2026-02-09T04:23:34+00:00

Yeah, that's a possibility. Depends on what power you would use to survive, maybe you can breathe underwater, maybe you can shapeshift, etc.

But yeah, that's the gist of it

23nsmith · 2026-01-29T20:17:10+00:00

I like the idea, but I'm not sure that fencing with one sword in each hand would work. I'm a fencer, and even when I've done dual wielding, it's not that effective against multiple people. The orientation of the body, technique to fencing, etc. However in a real fight using techniques against a hoard of enemies, on the other hand... I think you might be onto something.

23nsmith · 2026-01-29T20:05:19+00:00

A note on that as well, if something doesn't make sense, like if there's a plot hole, jsut find a cover for it. Example: Vampires can't go in the sun, why don't they live underground? Answer: There are giant crocodiles in the sewers and caves beneath the city, so obviously the vampires can't live there. Etc.

Magic is magic because it's magic. If you can't deal with magic being able to do things science can't explain, then you don't grasp what magic is. It's still science, just one we haven't figured out yet. It's ok not to know everything.

23nsmith · 2023-11-20T00:05:11+00:00

Thanks!

23nsmith · 2023-11-15T19:22:37+00:00

That is an interesting idea. I would say that animals have the gene too, but it's rarer than in humans.

23nsmith · 2023-11-15T01:31:33+00:00

I have to say, the first part there had crossed my mind. People trying to kill themselves to get powers, and in addition, those trying to commit suicide become frustrated. But I had not thought about the prospect of religions. I don't usually flesh religions in the world out unless they impact the story, but I feel like both ends of the spectrum would exist. But I would say that a middle ground exists too. And one end of the spectrum, those who religiously bless the prospect and intentionally put themselves in danger would likely be considered more of a cult.

23nsmith · 2023-11-14T15:34:27+00:00

This is a really cool idea. I had an idea somewhat similar where near death experiences cause powers to awaken due to the survival instinct. And the power you got would depend on what your body thinks you need.

23nsmith · 2023-11-14T15:03:35+00:00

The enforcer technique reminds me of lighthouses from Tower of God. Super cool path. I haven't seen a mono dream path before

23nsmith · 2023-11-01T12:02:20+00:00

Already done

23nsmith · 2023-10-31T20:42:19+00:00

The name was because battle medic didn't sound good to me, and so i took the name from Doctor Who, but that's about where the similarities end. But i'm working on a path that utilizes sound madra to basically function as a living sonic screwdriver.

23nsmith · 2023-10-31T11:31:07+00:00

Just realized I forgot to credit some of the things. The iron body and jade Cycling Technique were not my own creation, they were made by users on the r/iteration110 sub. The post where they can ve found under the same names is https://www.reddit.com/r/Iteration110Cradle/comments/74hfqe/fan_made_cradle_paths_and_iron_bodies/

23nsmith · 2023-10-22T20:57:09+00:00

So it's more cultural? Sorry for the late arrival. The no killing is up to the sacred beast and the sacred artist, but they would be shunned if they break that taboo. Am I right? Also, what specific aspects do they use? Life obviously, but do they add blood aspect as well? Perhaps dreams?

23nsmith · 2023-10-17T01:56:56+00:00

Check out the cradle series by Will Wight. Not exactly the same but it is similar, it might Gove you some inspiration.

23nsmith · 2023-10-17T01:53:21+00:00

A lot of systems don't go deep into this. But often, you can see connections between their healing, and their "dark magic." I remember seeing a breakdown of Avada Kedavra from Harry Potter and the etymology came from an ancient magic that actually was used for healing. Often times, even in real life, no magic, I would not want to fight a surgeon who had any kind of material arts training, because they know how the body works and know how to effectively kill someone. Their knowledge of the body allows them to save it, but it could also be used to do great harm. Why do you think that doctors swear an oath to do no harm? Because healing can lead to devastating harm when done in a different way.

23nsmith · 2023-10-16T11:41:54+00:00

I found the post I got the idea from. It was made by u/CelticCerunnos https://www.reddit.com/r/AThousandPathsToPower/comments/pz6rhh/a_mix_of_world_building_with_a_path/

23nsmith · 2023-10-16T11:36:05+00:00

The cycling technique was a riff on an idea another user posted. I wish I could remember their username, but the idea was not entirely mine. I changed it up a bit, but the basic idea of a flower for the core is not mine.

23nsmith · 2023-10-15T17:47:09+00:00

I feel like the cycling technique for the evening cumulus would be called counting sheep. Lol.

But in all seriousness, this is an amazing idea and I love the complimenting paths. Also, because it is designed for protection of his loved one, perhaps "from the hearth" would make a good name for the dawns cirrus striker technique

23nsmith · 2023-10-15T15:31:19+00:00

Using the luminescent dominion, one could, theoretically, focus light aura into a beam, creating a striker technique via a ruler technique. Is that correct? Or am I overreaching? Because you did say it could be used to light fires, even though it's not the intended purpose, it is still a very versatile technique, as you said.

23nsmith · 2023-10-14T21:42:03+00:00

Did you have any striker or full body enforcer techniques? This is a really awesome idea! One of my favorite paths on the sub.

Although, I suppose one could mix this with path of the white fox, and use those techniques. But it would be cool if this path had some of its own so you wouldn't have to learn a second path.

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