#vex magic

[las--nevadas]

please eplease please talk sbout your vex/allay headcanons please im begging of thee

CRACKING MY KNUCKLES you don't even know what you just started. Vex and Allay are technically the same. The only distinction between them is where they derive their magic from, and that is what gives them the behavioral and physiological differences.

Vex are sort of like the fae, with how I view them. You can make deals with them for power, but oftentimes it comes with a greater cost than the reward you get. The Vex are very open to making deals with mortals but they will look for any loophole to make it so they can take advantage of you. When making deals with the Vex, you have to be very particular with your wording in order to make sure you don't get a shitty end in the deal. Once you make a deal with the Vex, you are now in a life-long arrangement with them. They'll always follow you wherever you go, even if at a distance. They require offerings frequently in order to stay satiated so they don't try and gain respect or fear from you with more violent means. They like blood, flowers, food, and crystals as safe offerings. They do have to be particular ones, though, as the Vex will interpret some of these as signs of aggression depending on what they are. If you were to give a Vex a petunia, they would most likely hunt you down or bring great misfortune. They would see that as an act of aggression rather than something cordial. While contrarily, if you were to give them a sunflower, they would be very pleased and leave you alone. Perhaps even give you a slight bout of luck and power. The reason why the Vex care about things like these is because it brings them power. They gain power through making deals and consumption of blood. They gain power through the energy of fear and negativity they can give others.

For the Allay, though, they all start as a Vex. What makes them turn into an Allay is deriving their power through more positive means instead. The culture amongst Allay is far different than the one amongst Vex. They're much more tight-knit as there is far less of them, and they are stronger in numbers. Vex and Allay have a neutral-leaning-negative stance on each other. It is not uncommon for Vex to attack Allay because they see them as weaker creatures. Allay also make deals with others, but this emerges in the form of acts of service on their end. It does result in less magic gain than what the Vex do, but with a good relationship to who they work for, Allay can be just as strong as Vex. Allay thrive on the positivity and happiness they bring others. They also appreciate gifts, although they are just as picky as the Vex when it comes to them. The same rules as gifting a Vex apply to Allay. Although, if you were to disrespect an Allay, they're more likely to merely leave you rather than attack you. A mistreated Allay can and will attack if need be, though, often resulting in a downward spiral that leads to them reverting back into a Vex. It is important to treat an Allay with respect, it's just basic decency.

Allay will bring about good fortune if you keep them around. Bring them mining and you'll feel an odd compulsion to mine in a direction that just so happens to be towards just what you're looking for. Bring them adventuring and you'll find good loot, bring them in a boat and you'll stumble upon a sniffer or shipwreck. They're magnets for good but most don't realize this. Which is what results in people making deals with Vex instead. They know of the power that Vex can bring, while most see Allay as just a cleaning service for their items. An Allay's transformation into what they are is a long and difficult process. Their methods of gaining magical energy and power is unconventional for their species, which makes it difficult to exist as they do until they figure themselves out. A natural Allay transformation usually occurs when a Vex diverges from the rest of their siblings in an act of rebellion. Then they find community amongst other Allay, and pick up their lifestyle instead.

Alternatively, an Allay could in theory be artificially created and commonly is amongst Pillagers and Evokers. They will separate a Vex from the rest of their siblings and feed them through positivity rather than putting them to work as summonable minions when intruders engage with them. Despite being summonables to Evokers, the relationship between a Vex and Evoker can have quite a lot of variation! An Evoker can own a Vex, a Vex can own an Evoker, and they could have a more mutual relationship aswell. It all depends on how they find each other and what works for them. Most of the time, though, Evokers do own their Vex. Allay are just put to work by Pillagers and Evokers to pick up and gather items for them and they are given affection and gifts as a reward.

Think of Vex akin to a guard dog for them, while Allay are more like well trained house cats.

Both Allay and Vex enjoy music and dancing. It is more common amongst Allay due to their lifestyle and culture, but both groups do partake in it. Those affiliated with Vex and Allay could put on grand displays of musical performances to be put in good favor with them. Some even worship them like a deity, and those people oftentimes have festivals in their honor. " NOW!! FOR MY FAVORITE PART!!! THE AFFECTS OF VEX MAGIC CONSUMPTION IN MORTALS!!!! One could harvest the magic of a Vex in physical form through a variety of ways. The most common one is slaying a Vex. Their entire form is just magical energy, and consuming that before it dissipates will give their magic to you. Another way is consuming left behind magic the Vex will leave after attacks or if they're staying in one place for too long. There is a blueish-grey tinge wherever a Vex goes, and scraping it off or licking it off can have similar affects (although, it is arguably considerably more gross to do that instead of just killing one of them) Vex magic will have very noticeable differences on a person. Consuming it will make your heartrate increase, you'll feel like a rat in a cage. Blue will cover your extremities and your ears will sharpen. Magical wings can sprout from your back, although they are almost entirely non-functional besides being able to glide in some cases. You will have a considerable amount of larger physical strength and aggression. An uncontrolled man with Vex magic is not a good one, and it takes a lot of willpower to not become an aggressive beast once you've been affected by it. Ordinarily, these affects are temporary. But while they are in affect, if you lead the lifestyle of a Vex that feeds the magic, they will be retained.

Vex can also curse people with their magic. The effects of Vex magic on a person usually results in a death from their own doing within a short period of time after it has taken affect, so Vex can sometimes curse those who have wronged them with it. Or, if the Vex feel their disciples aren't doing good enough, they will curse them with Vex magic in an attempt to make them preform better. THAT IS....MOST OF MY HEADCANNONS....... AMA IF YOU'RE CONFUSED ABOUT ANYTHING :]]]] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING :]]]]]]

[convexicalcrow]

When my perennial interest in alchemy smashes into my minecraft hyperfixation. Pondering a minecraft alchemical text and an entry in the Vex Magic Grimoire where Cub’s talking about the process for fusing vex magic crystals into potions and the effects that has on potions.

[nonhumanhermitheadcanons]

If I may ask, what hermits do you think are most likely to dabble with vex magic other than Scar and Cub?

You certainly may ask! As it happens, two of the admins of this blog have written fics about this particular question in the past. Admin Blue has Vextho, and Admin Leo (me) has The New ConVex, which features new vex mages Grian, Hypno, Jevin, and TFC! Out of those written about, the ones who are most... willing about it are probably Grian, Jevin, and Etho.

We had a fun time talking about other options for this question too! Bdubs, with his inclination toward being second in command to powerful authority, would be a likely candidate. (And even if he refused at first, if the Vex wanted him they'd get him just by taunting him until he decides to Show Them.) Some traits that would make for a very willing mage:

overly curious people

scientific people

argumentative people

power hungry people

Bdubs is two of those. One hermit who is all four of those things... is Doc. Doc would certainly dabble. But he might believe a little too strongly in his ability to control the Vex who would want to control him...

[aphion]

Vexbuds AU continued

It started when Cub was experimenting with Flux being a scientist and all. Scar inevitably gets it because he’s just a lil clumsy Cub feels terrible about this and so begins like ? years of searching for for a way to heal his best friend.

Lalna and Nano fair better but in my au long time Vex magic use causes irreversible damage, so like their backs where the wings sprout have blue lightning scars. See image above ⬆️

Since Lalna and Cub mirror each other in this Au He is the one to find the masks and Nano just asks if she can have one ^^

[justletmeplayminecraft]

With The HCBBS ive been stuck on one thought, all I can imagine is the vex looking to see some tall strangers in the bases of scar and cub and the vex are like “what is with these sassy tall children” to mumbo and doc. Or like the vex just appear in the base looking for scar and cub and are like “hold up who tf r u”

Mumbo can feel the... Strangeness that comes from Scar's builds. It's strongest in the magical village, because of course it is. Scar had even warned Mumbo not to mess with anything that looks magical. Mumbo listened, of course. Magic has never been a strength of his, despite attempts to learn. But he can't deny how alluring the electricity is in the air. How he catches himself staring into pools of liquid that shimmer just too much to be water, or the urge to follow the floating blue lights he swears he sees at night, or when he touches a trinket and recieves a static shock. There is something about Scar's builds. Something Mumbo doesn't understand.

(And there is something about Mumbo, the Vex decide. Untapped, pure potential. They like this player. They will not be the ones to cave first.)

Doc? Doc notices things too, the more he explores the pyramid. From the exquisitely patterned floor that reverberates beneath his feet, to all the side rooms he knows he hasn't seen before. But Doc has always been curious. His biggest flaw, greatest strength. If he finds a room marked 'Do Not Enter' then he'll do the opposite, just to see what's hidden. If he hears whispers then he'll follow, just to see where they lead. If he feels compelled to mine diamonds, he won't question it, because hasn't that been his goal all along?

(Doc is harder. The Vex miss their charge. But Doc has big ideas, dedication, a sharp mind. And maybe they can make the most of this situation.)

[lou-the-random-bean]

For those of you who are interested I’m doing a bunch badtimeswithscar, scar possessed by vex magic thing over on TikTok. Feel free to check it out and if you do please leave a comment 😁

[convexicalcrow]

(Same Anon with that hex idea, just rambling a bit.)

Cub looked at the picture from Double Life of Grian and Scar, then one of BigB and Ren. "and your sure about this?" he asked Scar.

His partner nodded to that, green eyes cold and hard, "Very... I want them to know who they are messing with." he told them as Bdubs sat beside him.

"alright then." Cub said with a shrug, as he ripped both photos in half, he took Grian and BigB and carefully put them on top of the vex magic block. Watching as frost covered the edges of each photo. He took Scar and Ren and carefully put them into a fire. The smell of herbs and potions with it.

Then, Cub took his hands over the photos on the block. "Little creatures of mischief, I call unto thee. Vex you are call, my masters, my friends, I seek vengeance for me." he whispered softly, as cold puffs of breath escaped his mouth. "Crystal the lies from your webs of deceit, expose their traitorous nature beneath."

Scar watched as frost grew along the photos and grinned widely, sharp teeth and all. "Vex O Vex, I call unto thee. There is a traitor in our midst who needs to be seen. I give to you my blood as an oath, binding and willing to your ears. Only then can my vengeance begin and be near."

The air was cold and tense, the sound of giggling laughter was heard as the flames turned to a silvery light blue. Bdubs looked at the flames, "Masters of mine, I stand as witness to the other wronged. Vex O Vex, I call unto you. Give my brothers what is due. The revenge he seeks, the pain is taken away. Feasting on his blood is what is called for today."

There was a hissing sound around them, as their eyes glowed blue. "We three speak the power of words, a payment due, no more no less." Cub carefully cut his hand, passing it to Scar, then who did the same giving it to Bdubs. Their blood ran down the vex magic block. "vex o Vex, take flight and be free. As we will, so mote it be."

There was a rush of magic between them all, as the giggling faded out the open window and into the dark night. And with it the frosted ashes of the photo.

oh well done anon! <3 honestly couldn't have written it better myself. this is such a good opening for it ngl. <3

gave this old millenial big The Craft vibes ngl. maybe that's an au for another time lol. :D

[convexicalcrow]

In which we tackle the topic of Vex magic in the grimoire for the first and definitely not the last time.

Transcript below. Bc my handwriting for this one is kinda appalling ngl. As usual, this will be linked at the Liber Vex archive. Which I will update tomorrow bc it's 1am and I gotta shreep.

Vex Magic

It seems off to only begin addressing Vex magic now, but it won't be the last time either. It's experience is almost impossible to put into words. It is everything. Everything you know, and so may you haven't even heard of. It feels hot, cold, sharp, soft, it tastes sweet; it makes you smell florals or candy on the breeze; it's all these things and so many others.

But of course, describing what it feels like is only part of it. What can it do? Also everything. You might think I'm joking but I'm not. There's nothign vex magic can't do; it's why the Vex are so powerful! Which also feels like a cop out, right? I've told you what it feels like, and what it can do, but neither of these things would require the kind of explanation and detail if this was simple. But both Scar and I have come to know and acquire other types of magic as well, and let me tell you, there re very real differences.

For example, the Pharaoh's magic. It burns hot, it produces light that makes me glow. There's this persistent smell of frankincense - as Ra told me it was. It's earthy and woody and a little sharp like pine but not pine, you know? It also works very differently to cast spells - heka - with the Pharaoh's magic, it requires voice, spoken words, gestures and hymns and tools I don't need to cast Vex magic. It's highly ceremonial, highly formal, and things have to be done a certain way.

To cast with Vex magic is very different. It's partly wordless, in that if you desire to create illusions to trick others, you can just think of it, and it will do the work for you. Want to shift into another form? Just think it.

Much fo this is instinctual to Vexes - this isn't something that needs to be taught. Vexes just know what to do. Scar and I had some of that knowledge when we became Vexes, but it was more basic stuff, and there was a lot we needed to be taught.

There's a lot that I don't really remember from those early days. The pranks were done under possession and amnesia, so there's a lot that's just lost to time. So if you asked me how I learned all this stuff, I couldn't tell you. I don't remember. I just know it's become instinctual. I know what I want, and I channel that Vex magic into my body, and it comes into being.

And yet. There are formal ways to use Vex magic. These are the techniques used by Evokers. As creatures who are not Vex, the way Vex magic works for them is very different to how I use it. It's almost Pharaonic in a way, in the ritual and structure of it all.

I've learned that style too, of course. I find it's more effective when I'm not in Vex form. There are spoken words, gestures, potions to know, it's complicated, but also not. It's just straight forward, follow the spell's steps and it'll work.

Vex magic feels different there too, like it's… like it's something outside of me. The Vex lending me Their power like Ra does when I cast heka. It's an external force, one that works through me.

Which isn't to say that Vex magic doesn't do the same to us as Vexes, because it does. But it feels different. As a collective, as a hivemind, it's our energy, our power, that I'm using. It's never just one Vex casting magic, but all of us. Vex magic is an expression of the collective Will, and that's why it's the most powerful magic in the world. What's one magician against an infinite number of Vexes? Nothing. No one can best us.