Post by Autumn Witch on Apr 13, 2022 22:38:03 GMT
Witches at BMV are humans that carry mixed genes from Fae Folk (faeries) and humans from pre-human-cililization times. During a very brief period, in a few places on earth, early humans and Fae Folk mixed and interbreed. Those born from such unions were the first witches. All witches, no matter what form, in modern times, are descendants from the original witches and Fae Folk. After this brief period, Fae Folk all but disappeared from the earthly plain.
Witches use magic that is generated from nature and more specifically ambient life itself. Anywhere life exists, witches will have access to magic.
Modern Witches
Witches have existed all through human history up to and including now. For the most part of history, witches had to live secretly with their power and knowledge. However, recently, in the post-industrial era, some, but not all, have decided to stop hiding. That said, due to social norms and culture most witches still prefer to work out of the public eye and scrutiny.
1 - The Natural Witch (one who has knowledge of who they are and usually have been taught in the use of magic by family members or others)
Weaknesses
Normal human physical strength
Can be harmed/die like normal humans
Solo witches tend to be not willing to ask for help
High risk takers when protecting others
Can be irrational when dealing with vampires/warlocks
The more they are removed from nature/outdoors the weaker they become
Natural witches hold a finite amount of magic within their bodies that they can use at anytime, instantly. Once this magic is depleted they must draw on magical energy around them. This will cause their spells and abilities to work more slowly and not as efficiently or at all depending on how much magic they need. A depleted witch is very susceptible to attack and injury. Once a witch has used all their magic they are essentially functioning as normal humans.
After a witch has been depleted she must rest for 3 or more days depending on how depleted she is. If she lives in a rural/wooded area or near a Ley Line she will recharge faster. A witch living in an urban environment may need a week for more to recharge.
Witches In Modern Society
The variety and social structure of witch culture today is hugely varied and complicated and too long to go into depth here. But briefly, witches exist in all cultures and societies and can operate solo, in small groups and larger groups. Any group of 13 or larger are generally considered a coven and will, again generally, have more resources than a solo or smaller group. Each coven will have it’s own governance and requirements for entry.
At the current time there is am operating coven in BMV but it’s name and location are secret. If you are interested in joining this coven you will have to discover it via RP.
Witches use magic that is generated from nature and more specifically ambient life itself. Anywhere life exists, witches will have access to magic.
Witches store magic internally (sort of like a magical battery) and can draw upon it from surrounding nature and Ley Lines (concentrated currents of magical energy that flow in certain places on earth).
Although either sex can carry the witch gene, it usually appears in females at a 90/10% ratio.
Modern Witches
Witches have existed all through human history up to and including now. For the most part of history, witches had to live secretly with their power and knowledge. However, recently, in the post-industrial era, some, but not all, have decided to stop hiding. That said, due to social norms and culture most witches still prefer to work out of the public eye and scrutiny.
Because of religious dogma and other social issues, not all people who carry the witch gene now they are able to use magic. This has led to two types of witches on modern times.
You can play as a solo witch, a witch belonging to a coven or a mix of both.
1 - The Natural Witch (one who has knowledge of who they are and usually have been taught in the use of magic by family members or others)
2 – The Chaotic Witch – Those who carry the witch gene but do not know they are witches and generally do not use magic in purpose.
Playing As A Witch At BMV
You can be either a Natural Witch or Chaotic Witch at BMV.
If you play as a Chaotic Witch your character will have no knowledge of their abilities and be played as mostly human. However, they may be times where magic might manifest in peculiar ways. For example, many witches are drawn to the medical fields. You character might be a doctor or nurse who is exceptional at their job and seem to have much better luck than their peers.
One fun and interesting thing about playing as a Chaotic Witch is that it opens many interesting storylines. One of those might be the journey of them discovering who and what they really are and deciding to either repress their magic or peruse more knowledge of it.
There is also some interesting possible story lines regarding vampire and/or warlock interactions.
At any rate, playing a Chaotic Witch will take patience and nuance as they will not be able to benefit from most of what Natural Witches so.
You can be either a Natural Witch or Chaotic Witch at BMV.
If you play as a Chaotic Witch your character will have no knowledge of their abilities and be played as mostly human. However, they may be times where magic might manifest in peculiar ways. For example, many witches are drawn to the medical fields. You character might be a doctor or nurse who is exceptional at their job and seem to have much better luck than their peers.
One fun and interesting thing about playing as a Chaotic Witch is that it opens many interesting storylines. One of those might be the journey of them discovering who and what they really are and deciding to either repress their magic or peruse more knowledge of it.
There is also some interesting possible story lines regarding vampire and/or warlock interactions.
At any rate, playing a Chaotic Witch will take patience and nuance as they will not be able to benefit from most of what Natural Witches so.
As a Natural Witch you can use magic and spells for good or nefarious reasons. That said, most witches are a force of good who strive to balance the negative forces of vampires and warlocks. If you are interested in playing a dark themed witch be prepared as you will draw the ire of other witches and eventually be sought out and “bound” if at all possible.
Witch Attributes & Powers
Use of magic
Use of spells
Use collective magic (team up with other witches/covens)
Can have a small animal as a familiar
Repel Vampires
Naturally gifted healers
Have intuitive calming affect on animals
Can detect nearby vampires
Can read/use magical/hidden languages
Use of magical weapons/artefacts/spell books (one at a time)
Witch Attributes & Powers
Use of magic
Use of spells
Use collective magic (team up with other witches/covens)
Can have a small animal as a familiar
Repel Vampires
Naturally gifted healers
Have intuitive calming affect on animals
Can detect nearby vampires
Can read/use magical/hidden languages
Use of magical weapons/artefacts/spell books (one at a time)
High resistance to normal human diseases & aliments
In your application as a witch please indicate up to 5 spells your character can use and any time and up to 3 they can use after small amount of time 1-2 minutes of preparation. Also, please indicate any magical weapons/artefacts they keep on their person. Unless otherwise stated (or special permission granted) most spells can only be used once a day.
In addition to the above, all witches can use an arcane blast that will cause high powered, magical damage to any malevolent creature around them. It will only moderately harm other witches and normal humans. The amount of damage will depend on the age/education of the witch at hand. This power can be use once every 13 minutes.
All witches can also create a protection spell that will shield them and anyone they are touching from lethal, but not all damage/harm for 13 minutes. This power can only be used once a day.
In addition to the above, all witches can use an arcane blast that will cause high powered, magical damage to any malevolent creature around them. It will only moderately harm other witches and normal humans. The amount of damage will depend on the age/education of the witch at hand. This power can be use once every 13 minutes.
All witches can also create a protection spell that will shield them and anyone they are touching from lethal, but not all damage/harm for 13 minutes. This power can only be used once a day.
Weaknesses
Normal human physical strength
Can be harmed/die like normal humans
Solo witches tend to be not willing to ask for help
High risk takers when protecting others
Can be irrational when dealing with vampires/warlocks
The more they are removed from nature/outdoors the weaker they become
Tend to be isolated at times and many live life of low means
Natural witches hold a finite amount of magic within their bodies that they can use at anytime, instantly. Once this magic is depleted they must draw on magical energy around them. This will cause their spells and abilities to work more slowly and not as efficiently or at all depending on how much magic they need. A depleted witch is very susceptible to attack and injury. Once a witch has used all their magic they are essentially functioning as normal humans.
After a witch has been depleted she must rest for 3 or more days depending on how depleted she is. If she lives in a rural/wooded area or near a Ley Line she will recharge faster. A witch living in an urban environment may need a week for more to recharge.
Witches In Modern Society
The variety and social structure of witch culture today is hugely varied and complicated and too long to go into depth here. But briefly, witches exist in all cultures and societies and can operate solo, in small groups and larger groups. Any group of 13 or larger are generally considered a coven and will, again generally, have more resources than a solo or smaller group. Each coven will have it’s own governance and requirements for entry.
At the current time there is am operating coven in BMV but it’s name and location are secret. If you are interested in joining this coven you will have to discover it via RP.