The Dark Realm is a darker and twisted reflection of the Material Realm, our world. Unlike the Spectral Realm, the world of Mist and the dead, the Dark Realm has natural inhabitants. These creatures are called Denizens collectively and I use the world "natural" very loosely.
Denizens are twisted and deformed versions of creatures from the Material Realm and often have Theurgic abilities.
It takes strong Luxtheurgy to reach the Dark Realm and it is not recommended for those who are inexperienced Hunters or Theurges. [Luxtheurgy is incredibly rare as very few copies of Potentia Lux exists because it is banned by the IGT. We were lucky to find this copy. No trainers really exist or at least won't take on Apprentices openly.]
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The most common form of Denizen is known as the Wight. This creature hides its face until its unwitting victim approaches and then it turns and lunges. Its face is horribly distorted, its mouth filled with razor sharp teeth and its eyes bulging and completely black.
Wights have the ability to glimpse into the Material Realm and also a small ability to camouflage themselves. They use this to adjust their skin and hair colours to match the most common of the humans in that area.
Despite their ability to glimpse into the Material Realm they have no ability to interact with it. Most legitimate Unaware people who claim to see Ghosts most likely have seen a Wight as it used this ability, but only if they have Theurgic blood. Ghosts cannot be seen outside of the Spectral Realm, so this is why Wights are the most likely option.
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[Theurgic blood is uncommon in the Unaware populace. It springs up randomly in people who are descended from actual Theurges. That Violet girl most likely has Theurgic blood.]
[Being raised Aware, my brother and I have been able to activate our Theurgic blood from an early age, just like any other Aware person. My brother is a practising Theurge but I have only a passing knowledge of Ignis and Aer. Enough to get by. But I am a Trinket collector which is why we were at the Market when we found the book.]
Quick question for you both. Do any of you know anything or have any theories about the cat Violet has been seeing? Fandango has chased it to but it continues to escape capture. It might be something more up your alley, being Aware and all and having better access to that information.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, it probably isn't a good idea to chase it. If it isn't a Denizen and has found its way into the Labyrinth, that can only mean it is Dream Creature.
ReplyDeleteDream Creatures invade peoples' dreams, normally to ill effect. It probably got stuck in the Labyrinth because its target brought it there.
Interesting. I'll try and pass the information along. Thank you.
DeleteViolet is unlikely to listen. It is best not to push the limits of the Unaware and to let them discover things for themselves.
DeleteI just want them to be a bit more cautious, but you're right.
DeleteI'm not saying not to tell her. Just don't destroy her world.
DeleteThat's the hard part, so little of it is left. I'll be gentle.
DeleteShe is probably going to have trouble.
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