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The Runt
02-01-07, 11:08 PM
Urei and I are currently engaged in a Citadel battle HERE (http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?t=4046).

This is a quote from Urei's profile.


Soul’s Strings: Due to the torture his soul endured while imprisoned, Leir’s soul is no longer as contained and intact as it used to be. Because of this, anyone who can sense spiritual energy will feel incredible rage and pandemonium in his presence, for his soul is shredded and tattered. This turns him into almost a beacon for anyone with such abilities. There are pieces, strings of spiritual energy, escaping him all the time and the longer he stays active the weaker he becomes. The more active he becomes, the less potent his regenerative powers are, as well. Yet, another side effect of the release of energy is that anyone who is near him who can feed on spiritual energy or benefit from it will be strengthened, even if it is an enemy. Because of this spiritual chaos, Leir has a very hard time controlling any of his powers, and often they won’t work.

Now, the strange this is that when Leir walks into broad daylight, his soul all at once aligns itself properly, giving him the energy to go through the day. However, this isn’t a benefit for him because he cannot use his Lucaviafate powers at daylight anyways. Yet, with his spiritual energies aligned, he won’t be a beacon for spiritualists during the daylight hours.


This is a description of Kadday's skills from my profile. EMPHASIS ADDED


Kadday can listen in on thoughts as they occur. This is the easiest of mind reading techniques, because the thoughts are being actively projected by the thinker. She cannot learn anything about a persons past or memories, only what they are thinking as they are thinking it. There is no advanced warning of thoughts, she hears them slightly after the target thinks them. To execute this skill, Kadday must focus carefully on the target. The only exception is extremely powerful thoughts, such as bursts of fear, that are projected toward her. Her sensitive mind will involuntarily experience these thoughts, a side effect of her lack of control. Most Tash’Hari can detect and control the thoughts that enter their mind. Kadday can to an extent, but only if she is intentional about it, meaning she can be surprised by a sudden, powerful emotional outburst.

So, the question is, who thinks Kadday, with her mental abilities, would she experience the effects of Urei's Soul Strings?

Philosophy meets roleplaying. The connection between the mind and the soul. Should be a good one. Let's hear some opinions.

Xaven
02-01-07, 11:24 PM
I don't think so as I would have a clear separation between soul and mind, though I think this depends on the two of yours' definitions of soul and mind, particularly Urie.

Also, he is defining this as spiritual energy while your definition leans more towards being a psychic ability.

Nein
02-02-07, 01:28 PM
Soul deals with spirit, chi, life forces...

Mind deals with telekinesis, pyrokinesis, telepathy...

Noticeably different, personally.