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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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[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.