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[inuko]

Hey, magic knowledgeable people, how possible is it on a scale of 1 to 100 that people who have a part of what used to be your body (nail clippings, hair, blood, antlers, scales, fur, feathers) could work some kind of magic on you, specifically, with it?

I mean, more how likely do you think it is that people here can do that? Especially as more Chroma's being absorbed back into the world.

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[chichichi]

Most of what you've listed are potent personal items that usually retain a strong degree of a being's essence and energy for varying periods of time. Where I come from, it would be an easy 100. It's possible here. Why?

[inuko]

It came up talking to someone about moonblessing changes. I don't know what is or isn't the same person to person, but for me, for example, I grew and shed antlers during last month's moon cycles. But with how weird things are around Moonblessed and how often weird things target us, I started wondering and worrying if that might be something to be concerned about. What about those who have bird stuff going on? Scales? Snakes and fish both shed those. Fur might not fall out in the same ways, but if we have more people like that puppet guy looking into older, forgotten magics, then using the things we kind of just... leave laying around, what can we do to guard against it?

[chichichi]

You've put a decent amount of thought into this. I like that.

In a case like this, execution is more simply stated than practiced for the majority of people. The simplest answer is to change the form of the object so that it can neither be acquired, nor used if it is, but to do that, a person must be orderly in collecting anything that can be used as a focus for them and careful where they store it should they choose a particular day to address it instead of doing so immediately or someone can come into a wealth of you to utilize or sell to someone who can.

To change the form of the object, the easiest, most effective solution would be to cleanse it with fire and properly scatter the ashes. Thorough destruction is a must. In skilled hands, even the smallest undamaged wisp of a hair or feather can be used to achieve great effect. It isn't simply a matter of cleaning up after oneself, but proper disposal.

If you want to discuss measures to guard against things before the fact, a person skilled in such things could be employed to install wards and counter spells, but there are many factors to consider when you start getting into those sorts of hypotheticals.

[inuko]

Fire isn't one of my things, which is annoying... How hot of a fire is needed to reduce something like antlers to ash? Hair is... easier I guess, but what about feathers?

I don't think wards would work around me anyway, they have a tendency not to remain in place for long. Counter spells might also get complicated depending on how they work. I'm not sure what magic would react well or not with me, for example, or would work here because of what we are.

[chichichi]

Antlers will be tricky since they're a kind of bone. Even human bones aren't completely broken down by crematory fires and those are very intense. The sort of intensity you'd need probably won't be readily accessible to the public, come to think of it, but I might know someone who could do it outright without the need to grind anything up for easier scattering. Unless Fire claims them, feathers tend to burn easy in my experience.

It'd be best to find a practitioner and speak to them directly so they can address any issues or concerns you might have about receptivity and tell you if they have something that will work for you in my experience. I don't exactly have the easiest time with that sort of thing myself.

You said they break?

[inuko]

That's what I thought, or else funerals wouldn't include picking bones out of the ashes, right? It's going to have to be something strong to reduce these to ash.

Hm, so then talk with maybe people in Caihong? The Lunar Scientia are all into the researching but they're not where the weird stuff seems to be coming out of except when it's related to technology.

Yes, they break. It's a side effect of certain parts of my constitution.

[chichichi]

That's exactly right.

Caihong might not be a bad place to start if you're looking for less theory and more immediate practicality, but take care. Asking those sorts of questions probably won't turn only helpful eyes on you. You might also consider asking the other Moonblessed that come to you here, but there is something to be said for the stability of the magical forces of this world.

You might consider asking about complementary counter spells, then. Someone might be able to fashion a spell to benefit you using these same components we've discussed.

[inuko]

Someone feels like hunting for beads in a sea of riverstones, but yeah, I can at least try talking with the guys in Caihong. I know it might not bring all the attention I'd want, but isn't that part of the benefit of being a Moonblessed? We're all weird in Lunatian's eyes.

[chichichi]

What can I say? I like shiny things and we're certainly something in the Lunatian's eyes. If it's an advantage you can use, do, but it hurts less to be mindful.

I'd be interested in hearing what you find out if it's not too much trouble.

i'm so sorry, time has been my nemesis

[inuko]

Yeah, sure. If I learn anything I can get in touch again.

Who are you?

you are a-ok, no worries!

[chichichi]

I'd appreciate it.

I'm Setsura Yamaguchi, and you are...?

<3

[inuko]

Inuzuka Shino. Thanks for the things to think about.

<3!

[chichichi]

Any time, Inuzuka-san. Good luck.