This is less a Forsaken hc and more of a general Roblox one.
Players are the natural inhabitants of the 4th dimension. They’re a ‘race’ of entities that embody the Joy and Whimsy that power Robloxia, and can interact with 3D space through host bodies called Avatars.
Avatars are almost indistinguishable from true Robloxians aside from their strange behaviors, and it’s actually quite common for Players to forget that they aren’t real Robloxians.
They’re naturally very childish and playful beings, although there are always some exceptions.
- Despite being 4th-dimensional, 1x1x1x1 is not a Player.
- Paradox Anon
Wait I REALLY like this idea for the players that's so neat,,,
Happy belated WBW! Can you tell us a little bit about magic fatigue in your WIP? What causes it? How does it manifest? How do you treat it, and what happens if it doesn't get treated?
I am so late, sorry!! But thank you for the ask!
As a whump writer, magic fatigue is one of my favourite things in my world 🥰It is Not A Good Time. Let's begin!
I'll start with talking a little bit about how magic works. Magic comes from Aether, an energy that is as natural to the world as oxygen. It flows through everything, every living being, even the the stone in the depths of Aeltaeon. (earth - subject to change) Most people inherently have trace amounts; you need to train it to become stronger. It's dangerous and time-consuming, and expensive, so most don't bother. Of those who do, only a few will become truly great.
Now! Magic fatigue! Think of it like a video game. You have a visible Mana bar, that slowly runs out and you need it to wait for it to replenish. (or use potions, but that's another topic) It's like that. Now think of a video game where you consume HP to use magic. That's aether! Aether is, in itself, a lifeforce.
Using magic consumes aether, which will replenish - as long as there is just a tiny bit left. If you somehow use all of it, well you're in for a bad time, but we'll get to that later. Proper training consists of learning your current limits and extending past them in a safe way to your true capacity. There are professionals who help carefully monitor the levels of their students to keep them safe.
I have more on my magic system here, but let me talk about magic fatigue now, which was the point of the question! Sorry, I'm a rambler sometimes lol
So, the overuse of aether causes magic fatigue. In the average, safely trained sorcerer, this means a temporary shut down of their magic. if they really try, they can still use magic, but it is extremely dangerous and runs the risk of running out completely, at which point they will never cast magic again. So the brain does it's best to prevent this by shutting down the required systems. It takes a powerful and desperate mage to override that.
Typical symptoms include physical fatigue, brain fog, and a chill you can't seem to shake; you may feel a bit nauseous, but it's important to eat to give you energy and help you recover while you let your aether replenish. Rest, don't use magic, and you'll bounce back in a few days.
Some people, like my beloved OC Eldwin, have pushed far beyond their safe limits. This makes them incredibly powerful, but opens them up to increased danger. Normally, the brain shuts down the aether systems; but the aether is stronger, now, and it overrides other systems to shut down what it deems "unimportant" to allow it to continue to grow without being suppressed.
All the same symptoms as before, worsened - brain fog lasting for days, weeks, entire months existing in your memory only as blurred flashes. The chill, except now it's as though your very marrow is turning to ice. You can't retain any body heat; you must rely on external sources, and it's so hard to stave off the deep-rooted freeze. You are exhausted, your limbs weighed down with lead and your open eyes burn with the strain, all you want to do sleep. Some people report bad dreams in this state - it is unclear why that is.
Your vision goes dark, and blurry. Your hearing muffles, accompanied by a constant high-pitched ringing disturbing your sleep. You need to eat, you must eat but the thought of doing so makes you feel ill, and you're so so tired, you can barely lift your head.
You are the Host, and the aether doesn't care if you thrive. It doesn't need you. If you die it can use your body as it wants, or return to the earth.
Recovery from this state may take weeks. It is vital not to use magic in this time. Do to so would be to worsen your symptoms and risk organ failure. Remember; you are merely the vessel.
Hercules (Knuckles)'s design takes more inspiration from Maori/polynesian culture, specifically his ta-moko tattoos. I'm saying inspired cus its not my culture n im not trying to claim it!!! i just partake in enjoying it vuv
Here's a better ref of his tattoos N ME RAMBLIN BOUT HOW TATS WORK!!
Tats like these are achieved through techniques similar to freeze-branding, where hair follicles will be 'freeze burnt' to lose all pigmentation and appear white! This is the most popular method for furry/feathered mobians to get tattoos! (Ur free to steal this idea from me c:)
For lighter mobians, dye jobs in the desired shape are more popular. Tattoos also wont show well on mobians with longer fur like bears! Amphibians and invertebrates can get tattoos normally with specific needles made for their type of skin. Reptiles and fish can as well, but they are more delicate works as scales are harder to work with. Vector has been considering getting a tat but Vanilla worries because scaled individuals have issues with molting/shedding.
I HOPE YALL ENJOYED MY RAMBLES AND MY KNUCKLESSS rember these are characters 21 yrs later!
A Red River Suid family. They are wearing very simple clothing here because I wanted to focus on their anatomy and hair differences. It is common practice in Suid culture to use ashes of lost loved ones as body decoration (as well as in medicine and rituals); the jar on the father's hip is an urn full of ash.
Here's what the orcs in my urban fantasy setting look like. I wanted them to still be something that reads as an orc, but also not fall into the trap of making them too goofy or animalistic. I decided to base them off of large felines instead of pigs, because I feel like that fits a warroir people somewhat better. (They're also not inherently more warlike then other species, but due to them being physically stronger then any other sentient species, and the world being a capitalist dystopia, a lot of orcs rely on mercenary work or organized crime for social advancement.)
