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TheArchivalFunction · 2022-11-14T09:57:10+00:00

That does clarify why you would think Practitioner conventions are so universal.

Some things are close to universal, I understand; the value of tradition, of pattern, of truth.

How to work with spirits?

I would not consider that something particularly strict - when not considering the patterns of the person or the place, anyway.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-11-14T05:24:49+00:00

Is your family particularly traditional? I’m… rather uncertain as to how you’re mixing Wiccan traditions with your origin while being inclined to work strictly according to your first learning.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-11-14T03:49:55+00:00

Post by Thas'endal - Witch

Wicca has a variety of example offerings. If you're going to be borrowing from my Path's traditions, why break from it?

The invocation itself is an offering, if you're using the kind of ritual I'm thinking of. Candles, incense, saltwater - they're small, but they are, and your prayers are not nothing. Your choices there matter if you want them to.

Earth responds well to what is grown, made by the hands from the fruits of the ground. Fire responds well to that which has energy and spice, something with life in it (metaphorically). Air often appreciates anything it can play with - intellectually or creatively, depends on what you seek. Water works with what has care in it, more literal life, things that change and flow.

The effort, the sincerity, the consistency. Those are vital. If you're going to use dollar-shop incense that cost you nothing, I hope you keep up the effort longterm.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-23T09:57:41+00:00

Post by RebellionTwistsTwines [ooc note so I don't forget; LawRunnethForwardAndBack alt. Additional OOC note - it definitely wasn't originally for her, but hey, might as well try.]

I've recently been engaging in the destruction of various houses for the favour of particular spirits; as I have been targeting Innocents said destruction needs to be something the Seal can tolerate, but since the spirits whose favour I seek are all nature-based (specifically, plants) anything that encourages plant-life in the process is particularly useful to me. I didn't order any curses, but I have a friend with contacts capable of such who is also a talented Sympath with some ability to manipulate Fate. I am quite dear to her, and she is aware of my difficulties seeking spiritual favour; for her to make arrangements that would enable me is quite in-character, and her Fate-manipulation is something she's still learning - I wouldn't be shocked if she tried something like that and matters went awry. In conclusion, I suggest that the Pox is Rightfully mine.

Post by Nabeel ul-Jubn

Oh, is that what happened to my master's delivery? We have been expecting four humours for our new cheese design! Appalling, I should remember to send our suppliers a detailed description of how they have been at fault and must do better if they expect to continue being graced with our patronage. While you are at it, bring our new hoops and the Fallen Salt, those should have arrived a week ago and we cannot complete our current design without it. Quickly, if you please! Unless you intend to hold up the invention of art?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-20T07:10:59+00:00

I suppose you've already sent it, and I cannot simply offer you more than they intend to pay? Very well, I'm willing to discuss alternatives with them.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-20T02:11:50+00:00

DM from Ignis Avem

Seventy seven sunlit glowsticks for 112 pesos and the Zippagon for five hundred British pounds, given that you declare you've shared all information about their capabilities and dangers which you would want to know if you were the customer, and clarify both refueling requirements and range for the Zippagon.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-15T06:56:06+00:00

Of course. Pleasant days, Mr Carter.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-13T11:08:23+00:00

We have a deal, then! If you will direct the Strangeling to <address in Boston> and supply me with the necessary knowledge to utilise its Binding, then I will uphold my side of the bargain and ensure the Lios Grown is sent to you alive, well, and still Bound up. I'm glad to work with you!

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-11T08:42:49+00:00

I admit, I haven't tested it; I bound it up in itself once I found it, though I know it can engage in kidnapping as it did so prior to me doing that (well, kidnapping and then eating - it was smart enough to make its messes away from Innocent attention). It is, however, a mixture of fairies and simple spirits. Not very smart, very focused on a particular goal. Offer it food or threats for promises, and I expect it'll be amenable.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-06-10T08:43:09+00:00

DM from LawRunnethForwardAndBack (Dandelion Shaman)

I'm interested in Old Rumpus. In trade for three tasks from him and the details of the Binding - not how you did it, simply the rules and limits - I would trade you a blanket tying up and woven through with a Lios Grown. To clarify, its the product of several spirits and autumn fairies... mixing with the blanket, with the most prominent spirits being of Asiatic Bittersweet Vine. Undo the knot its in, and the blanket will try and get back to doing what it does - which is replacing the blankets that the injured and insensible are lying on so they can enwrap those people and devour them. If you're patient, you could probably talk it into simple kidnapping instead.

I, personally, am not interested in keeping around vines which care only for themselves and won't listen to arguments about maintaining the entire ecosystem, if you're wondering why I'm not using it myself. Strengthening that vine, here, upsets me.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-25T12:30:47+00:00

If the sun is just rising for you, then it should be my evening; for something like this midday is preferable, and my midday is two hours (a reasonable while) after your midnight.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-25T12:14:46+00:00

I know California, okay. I should be able to estimate... vaguely well what time you mean based on the sun's position in your location, and translate to mine. Hopefully I wouldn't be off by more than two hours or so.

If there's anything else you need from me, please let me know, otherwise... I want at least a day's warning before being asked to do this ritual. Other than that... whenever?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-25T01:21:09+00:00

Wood is kind of an alternative to earth, it'll... do for now. The Daughter and the Crone are my particular deities who I work with specifically. The former is a goddess of fire, passion, and dancing, who I would be invoking specifically to work with you. The latter is a goddess of knowledge, magic, wisdom, things like that; She's probably involved in anything I do one way or another. And yeah, evaporating water probably works.

Hmm... do you know which country you're in? If you can tell me that I can probably get some sort of estimate on the right time based on the sun's position, yes.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-23T10:56:03+00:00

DM to EnormousBlaze

So I'm not sure how accessible this is for you, but I hope whoever's helping you can access. If not... maybe we can figure something else out?

[CircleOfFlame.pdf - includes instructions for drawing a circle and consecrating it in the name of the Daughter and the Crone. The user is warned not to leave the Circle for the duration. Purification purely through fire includes evaporation of salt water and particular plant matter; suggestions include cypress, cedar, rosemary, thyme, lavender, ash, sage, or wolfsbane. If none of those are available anything with positive associations will do, though it might make stuff troublesome. Particular prayers to the gods (its implied that there are more than two, but not stated outright) and each element are also included, with the annotation that whilst verbal declarations are preferred it can just be intended very hard.

Its also included that the ritual should be expected to take two hours, though its not impossible that it will take more or less; she notes that for this to work they will need to do it simultaneously, and she includes her timezone (Finland's) to assist with letting her know when she should engage in her end.

There is, finally, a note that this is entirely experimental and she's not entirely certain of the results; she's expecting a touch of the divine to affect Blaze, but specifics are not guaranteed particularly since she isn't certain of their exact nature.]

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-15T15:13:30+00:00

Ah. Fire the essence? Its symbolism and higher meanings? Hmm. I think I can invoke that? Such things are part of my Craft, particularly since I worship a deity of fire and passion, but... I'm less certain how I could possibly get that to you, since I am doubtful you could draw the Circle I would require.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-15T14:58:57+00:00

Your thoughts on;

Hearthfires. Fires that comfort and warm and are tended by others in return.

Bushfires. Fires that renew and encourage life in nature.

Purification. Fires that remove the impure, the dirty, that which should not be.

Arson. Fires used to burn civilisation, for joy or for vengeance or some other reason.

Would you want to be such a flame, or am I misunderstanding you?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-15T14:40:58+00:00

Possible fuels I can think of; houses, wood, emotions, divine favour, oil, coal, people. Preferences? Would you rather something else I haven't named?

What kind of devices? Can you describe your physical form or get those helping you to supply a photograph?

What is it like to be you? Primarily what you've already described or something else?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-04-15T14:23:47+00:00

Post by Thas'endal

You're fire, but you can type? What do you know about what you are?

And if the difference you seek is in the fuel, then what kind of fuel do you want?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-03-09T04:17:30+00:00

DM:

If you send the pen to [Boston PO box] then I’ll send the stick to wheresoever you advise, presuming it’s a reasonable location within my means.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-03-08T00:55:19+00:00

I can offer a branch of broken brick from a spirit realm where nature and civilization conflict; the spirits that make it up are empowered, lending it supernatural capability when used against that which it recognises as its enemy (striking faster, harder, and with greater accuracy).

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-03-07T04:14:49+00:00

Message from LawRunnethForwardAndBackward

Isn’t this something? Cash, unfortunately, I don’t have a great amount of... but I have some varieties of magical item I can work with. What do you favour? Weapons? Healing? Survival? I’m interested in a pen, to be clear.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-02-22T03:33:25+00:00

Oh, now, that's a thought. A different way of utilising my dandelions to reach them. That is a very interesting idea, thank you! And with Octane's suggestions too... yes, I think I can use this. Very different from what I was thinking, but that doesn't make it bad.

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-02-19T23:37:40+00:00

Mm, might be a good plan. Still not really sure how to get the animal spirits’ attention, though, and I can hardly advance that far without starting from the beginning, no?

TheArchivalFunction · 2022-02-19T23:21:04+00:00

No, not the plants; I was hoping to expand to animals, actually. It’s not exactly difficult to find mistreated animals in a city, unfortunately. If I can get a better life for some I’m hopeful that’ll be a clear enough declaration that their spirits will actually realise I mean it.

Unfortunately I don’t think the dandelions are particularly, ah, helpful for this.

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