Increases Score by 38% of Styling Power; when used in the Hairstyle round, additionally increase Score by 45% of Styling Power.
"The first half of my life is a hollow dream. I long for breaking free from this preposterous fate."
Skill Detail: United Vow (dress/top/bottom)
Modeling Skill - Stunning Aura additionally increases Score by 16.7% of your Styling Power.
"Taking a vow of unbending loyalty, they will unite in death."
Skill Detail: Quenched in Lamp Fire (hairstyle)
Modeling Skill - Perfect Hairstyle additionally increases Score by 16.7% of your Styling Power.
"The illusions are burnt away in the fire, revealing the nightmares hidden beneath."
Skill Detail: Melody in the Snow (shoes)
Modeling Skill - Brisk Pace additionally increases Score by 16.7% of your Styling Power.
"The melody sounds faint and distant in the snow. Who will understand the player?'
~Profile~
Qin Yi | Unknown | Male
Height: 179cm | DoB: 11/7
Tianxuan Sect's leader, known as "Immortal Lord of Stream," has a past shrouded in secrecy.
About Design
He dons the billowing clouds like a feathered garment, and the misty mountains like a flowing, gentle gown.
His shoes are rugged peaks and rolling hills, and his adornments, the sparkling stars and glowing moon.
And to his ears, the wind, flowers, snow, moon, spring thunder, and autumn rain form a symphony of the sweetest sound.
As he wanders deep into the mountains and clouds, he fades into his surroundings, becoming one with nature's beauty.
True to Self
As he parted ways with the Five Poisons Sect, he vowed to give his all to seek vengeance for his clan.
When he became the leader of the Tianxuan Sect, he pledged to wield his sword against malevolence, safeguarding the world for the greater good.
Yet to him, oaths are but empty words, be it genuine or not.
The human heart is a fickle thing to understand, and pledges are mere promises spoken to those who chose to believe.
Long ago, he made up his mind to live for himself and himself alone.
The Blessing of Tianxuan
As the old Sect Leader's top disciple, Jade holds a revered position within the sect, and even the elders address him with respect as "senior."
Though Jade had anticipated resentment from his peers, the elders' reactions proved quite the opposite.
"Wonderful news! With our senior at the helm, we needn't concern ourselves with any troubles that may arise!"
Word has it that the old Sect Leader once exclaimed in admiration, "Tianxuan Sect is truly blessed to have a disciple like Jade..."
About Teaching
"You really think you had the answer all figured out, but oh surprise! You managed to find a way to screw it up. Go back and hit the books with the 'Pure Scripture.'"
"The key to sword fighting is in the art of being light on your feet. But you're as graceful as a lumberjack. Here's a chance to improve. Go chop some wood for the old man in the kitchen, and I'll be the judge of your progress tomorrow."
"Your music is amazing, a true masterpiece that nobody's ever heard before. But it's also too much for the common ear to handle. Sorry, no encore for you."
...
The Sect Leader is the talk of the town, yet hardly anyone shows up for his class. The truth behind is known only to those who have been in those seats.
Misty Mountains
The Sect Leader's dwelling is perched atop a desolate peak.
He sets down his tome and steps outside, greeted by a rolling sea of clouds and sweeping vistas of rugged terrain, stretching to infinity.
With a wave of his hand, he could command the weather as he pleased.
This is the life he fought for, trading his dignity and risking it all for a chance to live and to explore a world of adventure.
About Aloe
Just because they share the same title as "poison testers" doesn't mean they see eye to eye.
From the start, their paths diverged.
They aren't exactly foes, but neither are they friends.
In the humble and fleeting life of a "poison tester," they both know that they must live for themselves and themselves alone.
The Unsettled Game
Whenever the Five Poisons Sect's elders come to find Qin Yi, they do so with arrogance and a domineering attitude.
But to Qin Yi, they are nothing more than old fools with an empty bark.
The Five Poisons Sect, driven by their bitter resentment from being expelled, seek to revenge on the righteous path.
But the butterfly they set from their cage has already spread its wings and seen the wider world beyond.
When the winds of change blow, who will be the mastermind? Who will be the pawn?
Everything remains uncertain.
Reality and Illusion
The sweet whispers and alluring words of his mother, the anguished questioning and curses of his comrades: which is reality, and which is the devil's trick?
The sword is as sharp as ice, severing both truth and illusion from his past.
He opens his eyes, with a clear gaze.
Having come this far, he will not allow anyone or anything to hold him back.
~Pieces~
Original Suit
Hairstyle: Hoarfrost Crown
The top layer of this hairstyle is tucked into a silver crown while the rest flows down like an elegant cascade.
Dress: Cloud-Water Visitor
With each slight movement, this garment with patterns of mist and mountains ripples like a misty lake.
Coat: Flowing Sleeves
As ethereal as mist and pure as light, these sleeves flutter like a cloud in the breeze.
Hair Ornament: Frozen Dewdrop
The silver pendant hangs in the hair like rising smoke while a piece of cinnabar decorates the forehead.
Headwear: Mystic Cloud
The ethereal-looking silk sways, resembling the shadows of flowers in misty rain.
Handheld (both hands): Rippling Springs
An ethereal zither with a jade-white body. Even the clouds want to hear its pleasant melodies.
Shoes: Effortless Steps
With pearl anklets, silver accessories, and cloud-patterned silk, the wearer resembles a lunar fairy.
Others: Cloudy Peaks
A light shadow surrounds the neck like a thin cloud rising from a mountain.
Ornament: Ethereal Bamboo
Among the startled butterflies, a lunar fairy appears in the bamboo forest.
Necklace: Tinkling Pearls
Stringed pearls embellished with jade sway in the wind, tinkling like a flowing stream.
Lips: Quaint Red
With a tint of rouge, the lips resemble cherries.
Contact Lens: Sky Sage
The forest wind blows along the autumn river, transporting my desires into the distance.
Foundation: Spring Flush
Is it the wine or the fallen petals that caused the cheeks to blush pink?
Eyelashes: Taking Wing
When the feather-like eyelashes quiver like butterflies' wings, the light reflects off like snow.
Eyebrows: Willow Brow
When the night falls, the moon rests on the celadon mountain that rises high onto the clouds.
Awakened Suit
Hairstyle: Willow Crown
He inherited the sword from his old master and tightly gripped his master's token. He finally has control over his fate.
Dress: Springtime Caller
Struck by poison and the heart demon... Fate seems to mock his weak body, but he will never give up.
Coat: Sage Sleeves
He told others not to disturb him because he didn't want his origin to be exposed. But now, he's found joy in serenity.
Hair Ornament: Drooping Willow
Jade's mother poisoned his father with parasites in a jar, but she knows that those who use parasites will also suffer.
Headwear: Viridian Cloud
With butterfly-shaped parasite marks around the eyes hidden by droopy silk, there's no turning back for Jade.
Handheld (both hands): Spruce Strings
Whenever the zither is played on top of a mountain, the air will be filled with sad melodies.
Shoes: Leisurely Steps
Under the chief's orders, Jade traveled to the Tianxuan Sect alone. Along the way, Jade walked the path of "Qin Yi."
Others: Spring Haze
The heart demon in front of him looks exactly like him, but he knows that it isn't him.
Ornament: Shimmering Bamboo
Butterfly Soul Poison leaves a bizarre pattern around his eyes, turning him into a butterfly of the Five Poisons Sect.
Necklace: Glittering Pearls
Despite the apprentices' admiration, the melody of the Soulsummon Flute keeps reminding Jade of his manipulated fate.
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From here on, all the descriptions are the same.
~Audio~
Summon
"I'm insignificant, like a speck of dust drifting along destiny. I once prayed to the gods for guidance, but ultimately received none."
Truth
"If one day you were to understand everything about me, would you still call me Master like you do now?"
Wound
The sword is so sharp that it will not leave a wound... There's no need to be afraid. It won't hurt.
Martial Arts Tournament
"How are your preparations for the martial arts tournament tomorrow? If you win, you can learn the next move. If you lose, don't ever call yourself a disciple of the Sky Peak."
Cultivation
"If you encounter a strong enemy, you just have to use Clear Sound Technique 36th Style, followed by Flying Feather Technique 28th Style, and the Nine-Void Sword..."
Sword Riding
"I heard you're learning how to ride on a flying sword and can already get five feet off the ground. Well, go get me some herbs from the Thousand-Feet Peak."
Realm
"It's too early for you to peek into the hearts of people. Don't be overly ambitious!"
Meet
"Life and death is nothing but an instant... But for me, I would like to get out of such a fate."
Awaken
"If a knife suddenly stabs its owner, whose fault is it then?"
Skill Upgrade
"If you have experienced a hundred insects eating away at your heart, then such an injury is nothing."
Designer's Reflection Ascending 2
"You want to know who Jade is? I can tell you, but are you really sure about this?"
5-Star Rank Up
"It's that time of the year again when the snow covers up the mountains. The many things hidden by it will never see the light of day."
4-Star Rank Up
"It's not hard to gain one's trust. You just have to be the person they think you are."
3-Star Rank Up
"Why are you still not in bed at this hour? The mountain curfew is in effect. Don't go out at night again."
2-Star Rank Up
"Pinning your hopes on the pity and sympathy of others is the most foolish thing one can do."
Designer's Reflection Ascending 1
"After I graded your coursework yesterday, I feel inspired even just by looking at beasts and herbs. I guess that's how you do good in the world."
Select
"Everyone has something they want to hide. Who could possibly show their true self to others?"
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe
What am I here for?
I left my home to disappear is all
I'm here for myself
Not to know you, I don't need no one else
If you see me keep going
Build me up, bring me down, just leave me out you name-dropper
Stop trying to catch my eye, I see you good you forced faker
Just make it easy, you're my enemy you fast talker
Fit in so good, the hope is that you cannot see me later
You don't know me, I am an introvert, an excavator
I'm duckin' out for now, a face in dodgy elevators
Creep up and suddenly, I found myself an innovator
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe
l.e.s. artistes | santigold
““L.E.S. Artistes” was written after Santi White moved to New York City. The song “is playing on the fact that everyone tries to make things fancy and it’s really pretentious” and “about being accosted by the New York scene and the scenesters and hipsters, who are really not artists and are just pretending to be. They’re all about just being seen.” The title stands for New York’s Lower East Side. “It’s not a French thing,” White stated in an interview with PopJustice. On MTV’s FNMTV, Santigold stated that the title literally meant Lower East Side Artists.”
A couple of new (to me) things that I've appreciated a lot:
These blue book covers, very minimalistic and they just feel very serious and trustworthy and for some reason I like that the edge of the covers align with the edge of the pages?
Index of forms / Index Verborum. All the Latin words and forms used in the book. Amazing. So helpful. Obviously not a new idea (this book is from 1999) but I don't think I've seen it before.
