The Rites

[Kryptik]

Okay, so we know the Rites is our form of magic. However, we're not quite exactly sure how it works. After having a lengthy conversation with Sorrow about this, we were able to get a better idea of what exactly is it, and how it is used. There were a lot of things I wanted to incorporate, but I realized that perhaps keeping it simple would be more attractive and easier. So, we shall go off with something simple, yet with that level of complexity that'll mark the Rites as something different than what other RP boards have going.

First off, Sorrow and I decided to split the Rites into various categories that deal specifically with one area of rites. After pondering what categories to split the Rites into, I have finally come up with 12 categories (lol 12... such a nice and profound number =p). Here they are:

The Rites
Purifying (Destructive - Spiritual)
Chaotic (Destructive - Natural)
Protective (Defensive)
Anointing (Healing)
Consecrative (Enchanting)
Transmutable (Elemental Transforming)
Shrouding (Concealing)
Clairvoyant (Sensory)
Phrenic (Psychic)
Natural (Animal, Plant and Organic)
Telluric (Earth)
Ambient (Weather)


The words in parenthesis clarify the meaning of each type. I think it's pretty straightforward, but I'll put definitions for each when I have the time to clarify each of them more. Anyhow, the idea Sorrow and I came up with is, each student has a hierarchy of the Rites. That is, it is like the above, but arranged in a way where the top ones are more accessible and powerful to use, while the bottom ones are barely usable, and the ones in between varying in expertise; all of this depending on the placement on the hierarchy. Now, within each category, there is, perhaps, many various ways of utilizing those specific rites. So, I'm not going to go off by exactly how one should perform a certain rite and so and so. I'll let the teachers deal with that.

*coughs and looks at Ekcentrik and Sorrow*

Also, thank you Sorrow for helping clear up this mess I had going. ^ ^ Comments?

[.:Sorrow:.]

YAY CREDIT! ... *ahem* I mean uh, good job!

[Ekcentrik]

Darn it Kryptic. I stink as a teacher. I'll probably teach them all wrong realize it a few hours later go "oops my bad." and redo the entire lesson the next day. I've done it before with the pre-k...>>

Well...moving on...so how are the Rites going to be invoked/cast/whatever word I'm looking for? Chanting, rituals, certain movements, or all that and more?

[Kryptik]

lol @ Sorrow

Oh, Ekcentrik... You'll do fine, I'm sure. ^ ^ Besides, you have pre-K experience, that can come in handy here more than naught. ;D


I'm thinking the right word would be cast, since the Rites come from the spiritual energy of the user. As for how they would be employed, I'm thinking the best way to make it interesting would be a variety. So, casting the Rites would use meditation, chanting, or rituals, depending on the complexity and strength of the specific rite. Meditation would be a centering of self and focus without anything extra. So basically, just think about the rite you want to perform, and do it. Chanting would be a recitation of certain words to bring about the Rite. Rituals can vary between chanting and body movements, to utilizing certain objects to bring about the intended rite. I think varying these would be best, since rituals can make for good RP. Otherwise, we'll probably have students perform unfair rites on the spot.

[Ekcentrik]

Class 1 (idea): Theory of Sanction

[Kryptik]

Theory of Sanction... I'm lost on what you mean about that. o.o?

[Ekcentrik]

Since Sanctifying has elements in the spiritual, it would be to explain the damage done spiritually.

[Kryptik]

Ahh... that's true. Good idea. Before I give my opinion, how do you think sanctifying rites should work and what effect would they have?

[Ekcentrik]

I think there would be a need for a basic grasp of the theory of Sanction. The rites themselves will range from hardly any strength to nearly overpowering, depending on the user's comprehension of the theory of Sanction. Sanction will either be used to protect something or to block and reflect an attack.

[Kryptik]

Okay, that sounds like Protective Rites. I was thinking of Sanctifying as more of an attack type of rites. The rest of what you said sounds good. But Sanctifying should be more offensive than defensive, and I was thinking of Sanctifying rites as being the exorcist's main offensive weapon against demons.

[Ekcentrik]

Well, then, the name is slightly a misnomer then. Sanction means that there was an authoratative persmission or approval for a certain course of action. I personally though it made more sense as a defensive rite.

EDIT: That might have been a bit of a tangent. Sanctify means to make holy. I'm not sure if that's what you want to apply as the offensive of the exorcists. But using the strength of the opponent can be offensive as well.

[Kryptik]

Ahh... well, I was thinking of Sanctifying in the sense of "purification," not necessarily make holy. I guess we can use a different term, like Exorcismal. But yeah... I was hoping as having that certain rite as an offensive against demons, since they are supernatural in nature. Then there's Chaotic, but that only works when the demon is in material form.

[Ekcentrik]

Hmmm...maybe if the Rite was called Purification instead, it'd make more sense. That way, my easily irritated vocab-using self won't be riled.

[Kryptik]

Okay, Purifying it is. From now on, Sanctifying Rites will be referred as Purifying Rites. I'll make changes accordingly as well.

[Ekcentrik]

I'm going to make a chart of the types of demons. I'll have it up soon...I hope.