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[sylphofmindandco]

Mage of time analasys pls?

Hey,  lucky you getting to be the first person to answer after my hiatus. Mage of time…

They like to think they know the ins and outs of Time right off the bat. Who wouldn’t, constantly aware of the passage of time as they are? Schedules and time estimates feel like second nature to them, and perhaps a rather stressful second nature at that. Indeed, Time seems to rule their lives, and so  they feel if anyone ought to know it best it must be the person so constantly subjected to it.

When they start to grow though, it occurs to them that maybe they might need to figure out a little more, as Time isn’t quite so cut-and-dry as it’s passing. Their land may show them things deteriorating, things growing, and how much things change in a little time, or a lot of time. Maybe their consorts stubbornly insisted on building on top of things they had already built as something buried their old homes, and delving deeper would give a rather literal display of the passage of time in their culture. Whatever the case, as they develop they learn that past, present, and future are all important, rather than focusing on what defines the present.

Once they HAVE grown, they fill a rather nifty role for their team, if they choose to take it! They could easily use knowledge of the past to fill in for the future, and guide their friends accordingly. No one would know better than they that there are no original events in paradox space, and pick out the patterns accordingly with ease. Most importantly though, they’d know exactly what they were to do and when, not like some schedule was dictating it, but just because that’s when it was to be done. They would know which frogs they might eventually interact with, aiding the Space player with ease, alongside the Knight if there should happen to be one.

Powerwise, they mostly just have a complete and innate knowledge of the timeline. Honestly, not that impressive. It’s what they’re meant to do themselves with that knowledge that’s important, and their ability to sift through that knowledge for information. Unlike Seers, it’s not like they get answers to questions when they  ask, they just already have all the info.

As far as writing them, let them be wrong about things at the start! Like, a lot of things. Most Mages are using their ‘knowledge’ to rationalize their actions at the start, though said actions are more based in emotion and instinct than actual knowledge. Outside that, have fun!

[sylphofmindandco]

hi! i don't really recall if i sent in the request already, but if not, could you do thief of void? thank you!

To begin with, they’re an active person most likely. They aren’t the sort of person to stay out of your business, mostly because they don’t get as much privacy as they might like to. Thieves tend to start off with a perceived lack of their aspect, inclined to notice the times when they don’t have it but wanted it versus the times it came through for them. As a Void player, this probably means they think people cant seem to stay out of their business, cant let them keep secrets, etc. etc. And to some extent they’re right! But I’ll get to that a little more later. Point is, at this point they might be more than a little nosy themselves. Maybe because they think it’s fair, or maybe it’s just coincidence that they have a hard time keeping Void and so try to take the Void of others.

As they progress, one thing becomes clear VERY quickly. They weren’t doing enough to actually keep their Void to themselves. They will see that maybe they could have tried harder to hide something, or they could have tried harder to stay away from something. And this will be something they actively work on fixing. Unfortunately, this is the only thing they’ll be able to fix with the same ease. Their nosiness and refusal to let others keep secrets sorta makes it hard to trust them! Never mind the fact that slyness and wit are prevalent in their personality, making them seem a little sketchy to begin with.

Not to say they’ll have pushed everyone from their lives entirely and irrevocably. They’ll just have to make good use of the skills they develop, and try a little harder to respect others in order to get many friends. And even then, they probably have one or two people who stuck with them the whole time, and they’re probably fine with that. They certainly don’t misunderstand the consequences of their past behavior.

Powerwise, they can, well, steal Void for their own use! Secrets and hidden things can become known to them almost immediately so long as they’re looking for them. They can steal the Void from things, much like Roxy could as the Rogue of Void, but it functions much differently! They’re more direct about it, as it comes to them with more ease, especially when it suits their own needs, but as a trade-off, the quality or detail of the item may vary depending on their concentration. They can apply Void to themselves or use it in almost any way they see fit, depending on how much Void they have in “stock” from their repeated thefts of it.

Writing them, make them energetic, but don’t be afraid to have them tone it down a little as they progress. They’re inclined to hurt other characters near the beginning of things, or at least garner their mistrust, but whether or not they’re aware of this is up to you.

Sorry if this isn’t as good an analysis as some others. I’ve been having some difficulty motivating myself to work on these, so it’s mostly based on Vriska’s progression but centered around Void.

[sylphofmindandco]

hi hello, i was wondering if you get the chance, if you could do an analysis for a maid of rage? ;v;/ thank you for your time!!!

Sorry this one took me so long to get to! To be honest, it stumped me. The Maid of Rage is one of those classpects that works really well, conceptually. A class meant to go from quite weak to very strong in their aspect combined with an aspect involving strength over weakness, they just seem to fit. Unfortunately this also made it hard to figure out how they progress, since it did seem rather simple as a concept. But I think I’ve got it!

The Maid of Rage starts out… pretty content with things to be honest. Maybe this is even a hopeful happiness, maybe they just don’t really feel like there’s any issues in their life, whatever. Point is, they’re fine with things! Probably not in an ghost-Aradia-ish “0k” way, but it could vary. They might even be aware that their contentment is a bit unusual, but take the perspective that they’re just calmer than others, or that since everything’s worked out for them in the past, why should any other issue be treated as more than just something to wait out? Their friends may take it upon themselves to help them with things that they can tell ought to actually be dealt with, or even go so far as fighting their metaphorical fights for them.

Eventually, the Maid begins to grow. This doesn’t necessarily coincide with entering the medium, but for the sake of narrative that would certainly be a good spot for it. They begin to undergo a metamorphosis, sometimes literally, usually figuratively, but regardless of the type, this change begins to teach them independence, as well as some key parts of Rage. They may begin to isolate themselves a little, trying to be more self dependent, though they may not. Regardless, they begin to react more to things, begin to act on their own more, and take things upon themselves. Rage seems to fit them like a glove, and whether this fact excites or unsettles them varies. They begin to face their problems head on, but they still aren’t really feeling Rage, just learning it. This part of their growth is tricky, as events in it are largely effected by how they’d react to seeing themselves fit the role so well and how their friends take to the Maid no longer needing them so much, and being less passive about their feelings and needs.

Once they’ve learned Rage, an aspect of Strength from weakness, realism, and the divide between righteous Rage and pointless anger, they will undergo another change. Perhaps god tier, perhaps something else, or perhaps yet another unseen change. But now they actually have Rage in their control, and they utilize it in a manner that is uniquely theirs. Perhaps they grow stronger as a situation becomes more tense, perhaps they freely boost their strength, but only to match the strength of the opponent simply because they might feel its more fun that way. Maids always do something a little unusual with their powers, usually utilizing them in a way that seems to revolve around every aspect but theirs. Point is, they’ve adjusted to Rage by now, and are VERY independent, and quite powerful in both spirit and actual power.  They could lead the session at this point, if it was the sort of session that needed someone to whip it into shape.

Powerwise, the Maid’s key capability is a way of powering themselves up. Maids tend to work with a seemingly limitless amount of their aspect, and in this case, the Maid can accomplish this by a small feedback loop of sorts. Get something to pin their Rage on, (an enemy, a problem, something) and use this Rage to strengthen themselves. Putting this new strength into amplifying their own Rage, giving themselves even more strength, increasing Rage once more, until they’ve got the strength they need or the capability to give another strength and/or Rage. Mind you, they probably don’t overuse this, as they might prefer that people use the strength they already have. Aside from that Rage loop, their powers lie mostly in their own capabilities as a person, mixed with a variety of boosts and buffs based on their Rage. They are an unstoppable force though, with no injury or fatigue able to hold them back from something.

Writing them, the transformations are the key part. This analysis isn’t the best, but the real takeaway should be that they learn Rage through these changes. Their friends will likely help them in some way, in the beginning, and they will have different opinions on lending this aid. Some may appreciate being able to help, others may be relieved when they gain their independence.

[sylphofmindandco]

Hello! Do you know anything about the Lord of Rage?

Oh snap this took me a long time to get to. Sorry anon!

Lord of Rage… Lords are a tricky one! But i think I can handle this.

The Lord of Rage is, at their core, a bit frustrated. They always want to be the strongest, the most aggressive, in charge, the general alpha male. And they’ve gotten pretty good at most of these things, but still things just never go their way! More time is spent being angry than doing things, to begin with. It really doesn’t help that the only reason they’re so good at Rage is because they absolutely do not understand any other aspect.

Their progression begins. They are exposed rather forcefully to the other aspects, Hope especially. A land that requires rallying up the consorts towards a common goal would make the most sense. They must learn to lead, and so are thrown face first into every aspect individually until they understand, if nothing else, the worth that each aspect holds. And especially Hope, the aspect that escapes them the most.

What use to them are airy dreams, fantasies and daydreams, the idea of the divine, holding out for hope? They live in a world of harsh realities, hard work, no god has done their work, and they’ve never been able to risk something falling through. Hope seems like a waste to them, and yet one they’re drawn to in spite of themselves.

As they mature they understand the value of Hope, not in the context of learning it like the others, but realizing how perfectly it matches Rage. This idea that they got there through hard work, because they knew without proof that they could do these things. They only did these things in the first place for the sake of a dream. And maybe no deity has touched their lives, but small things happen that we all pass off, and it could be argued that  there’s some power to those small miracles.

At the end, they have a mastery of many things, literal and metaphorical. But most notable is the way they interact with Rage and Hope. They treat them as one. Where caliborn tells the stories of Time in Space’s threshold, mastering artistry as he masters the timeline, the Lord of Rage is one who enacts their Rage through Hope, and Hopes for Rage’s sake. Dreams, motives, one and the same. Strength of the character is the same as faith in yourself. They are unstoppable because they know they are, and they know they are because they’re no longer weak.

Powerwise, this fellow can grab from many aspects for Rage’s sake, but specializes in some move that’s more than a little impossible. Maybe its a punch that explodes, maybe its a gunshot that barrels through an army, regardless, they have some Dream move that they can pull off. But otherwise, any goal that ties to Rage is achievable by nabbing from the aspect of another. (not a literal nab, that’s more a Thief and they’d have a hard time with this anyways).

Writing, make them weak, yet strong. Someone who is by all means a powerhouse, and yet is just so lost and confused that they can’t get much done. This will change as they grow, of course. Both the Lord and the Muse are meant to achieve an understanding of what they had from the start, but while the Muse learns their own aspect, the Lord learns all others. Don’t be afraid to make them lonely; if they want friends, they’ll get them on their own once they have a better understanding of things. 

[sylphofmindandco]

Hey! I've seen some of your Classpect analyses, and I must say I'm pretty impressed! Could you whip one up for an Heir of Hope?

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you on this one! I needed to get a little refresher on my Heirs, but I think I’ve got this now.

The Heir of Hope, to begin with, is pretty great with Hope and all its parts, as the aspect of Hope, belief, divinity, and the joy of things being what they are. This person is a strong supporter of their friends, and it’s not exactly easy to dishearten them, for the most part. They likely are somewhat easygoing and laid back, not because they’re too lazy or too “chill” but simply because often, things are fine as far as they’re concerned! And they have a pretty strong confidence that problems will be resolved in time.

But they still haven’t quite recognized Hope for what it is. They haven’t figured out that the things in their life build to Hope, and they could feel like Hope is a little bit underwhelming for them. Something to the effect of “Is that it? The culmination of my personal growth is to hold Hope? What even is that? the other aspects are palpable, solid concepts, and Hope’s just an airy belief.” 

Of course, Hope is more than that, they’re just still working it out. Their land signifies Hope strongly, not bothering to show any subtlety whatsoever in that regard. It may be a land of churchyards, it may be a land of  angels, whatever the case, it just screams Hope to anyone who gets it, and Hope plays a strong role in the Land’s basic functioning. (see The Breeze playing a rather notable role in basic exchange of information and goods in LOWAS) The reason for their land’s bluntness? They’re not exactly going to learn hope at any reasonable rate if they don’t have it thrust in their face. And they will have to manipulate Hope in some way to complete their Land’s quest.

Their progression will see them watch Hope in all its forms, and begin to realize that it paints a rather impressive picture. That oftentimes, belief really is the key to success, and that Hope is about the most powerful aspect there is. Nothing would get done if no one were to take that leap of faith and do it. Nothing would be accomplished if people didn’t believe that something would come from it. And sometimes, divinity is necessary, either through a literal miracle, or just taking it upon yourself to be the better man. They had a vague idea of all these things, but their understanding would be clearer now, and they would see how it all fit in to Hope. They would understand that they have a responsibility to take the mantle of Hope upon themselves as well, stop being so laid back, and actively be something for others to place their Hope on. Maybe they would become leader of their session, but it’s just as likely they would become one of the most reliable and powerful in their session, even if they don’t god tier.

But hoo boy, if they DO god tier, they combine the innate talent of Heirs with the raw power of Hope. They can boost even an impossible effort to success on their own belief in the person doing it, channel the power of Hope in about any way they so choose to, (hopesplosions, summoning angels, piercing any enemy, etc.), and while they couldn’t exactly go disappearing like everyone’s favorite Heir of Breath, they can take on the form of Hope in whatever way they feel makes the most sense. (An angel would be pretty likely, since strong sources of Hope attract them in-canon, but it could be anything!) Honestly, Hope is one of the hardest aspects to define, and this is yet another tip in favor of the Heir of it. Hope players in general usually need to figure out what Hope is to them in order to know how they can use it, so the Heir’s powers will be very variable!

As far as writing them, don’t make them Joe Perfect at the start. They may be supportive and Hope-ful, but they’ve still got a ways to go for growing up. Especially since the Heir’s aspect progression is literally realizing what they already had is actually pretty darn cool. Their growth will be more about becoming worthy of god tier than about understanding Hope.

[sylphofmindandco]

Hey! You KoR analysis was great. Since you told me to I'll be asking for Bard of Void when you have the time :)

Sorry for taking a little bit to get to this one!

The Bard of Void is hyper at the start, always talking to everyone and trying to do as much as possible. They may love gossip, hearing and spreading information just for the sake of being informed and letting everyone know.  They come off as the very embodiment of Light, plainly staying away from Void. They’d rather not deal with Void, with it’s solitude, secrecy, and inaction. In fact, their tendencies towards Void are what strongly motivate them towards Light actions, afraid of the secrets they keep from themselves, afraid of not doing anything, afraid of being forgotten even.

They enter sburb to a land filled with Void, a dark place with very little evident. They probably come to the conclusion that their Quest must be to light the place up somehow, and the land probably supports this in some way, with tools available to light things up and get things moving. Their progression seems like a very slow Light player’s progression to begin with, as they learn more about Light in its opposition to Void,  becoming more efficient with their information, being even more active and well known in the session, but at the same time, their Void is becoming a little more evident. Unusually well hidden of course, as Void comes naturally to them (something a little frightening to them), but they are seeing the Void in them grow stronger. And eventually, their crisis happens.

Whatever the crisis is, it was a long time coming for them. Perhaps a touch of brutal honesty about themselves, or something happening to shatter their trust with another, they seem to go off the map.  Submitting entirely to the Void,  no one can find them, speak to them, and before long, they even seem to be forgotten. Except, perhaps, by one individual. A sessionmate may devote themselves to finding the Bard, maybe even venturing to their land, where things are even darker than before, and finding that everything that the Bard thought was to help them light up the land was rather to help them find the Bard. This player would have to be a hardy one to brave the void and find the Bard, whereupon the Bard could begin their proper growth, as they learned to return to the Light whilst holding true to the Void, and becoming a true master of Void as one who was lost to it and managed to escape.

It is quite possible though, that they remain forgotten to everyone if there are no sessionmates to whom the Bard mattered that much. If this is the case, they will eventually return to the Light as well, but they’ll probably be a little darker in this scenario. Less willing to help their session, likely content to leave their true land quest unfinished.

Either way, a god tier Bard of Void has some impressive capabilities, able to  excellently control the Void, perhaps cutting off entire armies from sight or sound of their fellow soldiers,  toying with excellent lies and illusions, causing even the strongest opponents to phase right through their targets whilst allowing their team mates to attack them still. Whatever other capabilities they have, they are quite likely frightening to even their own teammates.

[sylphofmindandco]

Could you do a Muse of Void?

Muse of Void? Not often you see someone using the Muse, but this’ll be fun anyways.

The Muse of Void is probably not overly social by nature, but still enjoys interaction. They excel at Void, keeping secrets, hiding things, cancelling things, and perhaps brewing up alcoholic beverages. However, as much as they enjoy doing these things, they hold no value to the Muse to begin with. They understand Void fairly well to start off, and pursue it openly, but only because they’ve long had a sense of something important coming from that path. For Calliope, the Muse of Space, she always had a vision of her turning the Green Sun into a black hole, though all she knew was the shape of it. For the Muse of Void, perhaps they might simply feel like they see something important every time they closed their eyes, or more accurately, they see a great event with Void. And since the Void has no form, the lack of vision could easily be their own vision. However, that’s only one possibility of many. That’ll be different from Muse of Void to Muse of Void.

Reeling it in from that tangent, even with their premonition, they initially don’t value Void much. They do value almost all other aspects, with the exception of Light. They couldn’t give you much of a reason for this dislike, Light just rubs them the wrong way. 

As they begin to progress, the Muse of Void will most likely begin to be isolated. Not for any particular reason, it’s just that Void will  pop up in one of it’s many forms over time, until it surrounds them completely. This will be a small grace for them, as Light will be prevalent in their environment. As these bits of Void pop up, much like malfunctioning areas in a Portal game, they lead the Muse to paths and methods that the more linear Light environment would mask.

These paths would begin to teach them something about Void that had been previously missing to them, perhaps that the unknown isn’t necessarily useless. An escape from the Light. And as they recognize the value of Void, they begin to notice connections between Light and Void, how the absence of Void is Light, and the absence of Light is Void.

Eventually, they’ll begin to realize the true meaning of their premonition, and work towards it. Even if they have to abandon many things they held dear, they will continue towards what they have always known to be their destiny. And with its completion, they will be a very potent Void player, able to bring new meaning to nothingness, and exercise every aspect of Void like no other.

Powerwise, the Muse of Void can do pretty much anything the Muse of Void would consider doing. They lack an instinctual knowledge of their powers like many other classes have, but this is largely because their powers depend on how they have come to define Void. For Calliope, Space was always about Art, and so her powers were exercised around the color wheel. 

Writing them, you’re pretty free to do whatever, so long as you keep this desc in mind. Muse’s aren’t well established, and as a class, there’s not much that can be generalized. Just be sure they have their share of trials and solutions.