Hiii, I am putting together an app for Viktoria (who I just love) and I have a few questions as I write. Viktoria can use her manipulation on virtually everyone in this rpg right? Or is it just humans seeing as how the desires she can manipulate are inherent human ones? Can horsemen be manipulated by each other? And lastly, can I use the 16 basic desires theory as a list of what exactly she can manipulate? I just really want to pin her down so I can expound upon her properly. Many thanks!
Hello! You can’t imagine how excited we are to know that you’re working on an app for our beloved Viktoria! Hope you’re having fun with it.
Since immortals share the desires that are within reach of Viktoria’s power, albeit to a far lesser extent than mortals, they are not immune to her influence. So, yes, I would say she can use her power on practically everyone within our cast of characters -- including the other Horsemen. I imagine it’s something that hasn’t been put to the test yet, considering how devoted and closely bonded they are, so that's certainly an interesting angle to explore in their dynamic!
When it comes to the 16 basic desires theory, I’m sorry but I can’t see it applying to Viktoria’s power. Most of the concepts it involves clash with the established limits of their influence, such as honor, independence, and status, to state a few. To apply that theory would broaden Viktoria’s power too much in my eyes, and keeping the abilities balanced and equal across our characters is something that we’re very careful to preserve!
I’ve always thought of Viktoria’s gift as a concept that relies more on headcanoned nuances and creativity rather than a strict outline, especially since their true power lies far beyond it -- but I recently answered an ask that outlines how I envision it, which you might find helpful. You can find it HERE.