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Jamil Viper ([personal profile] nurseaviper) wrote2021-02-02 02:22 pm
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permission; SNAKE WHISPER



On top of usual permissions, Jamil's Unique Magic merits its own page for opt-in/opt-outs and information.


Jamil's Unique Magic is called Snake Whisper. It works as a form of hypnotism that allows him to control and manipulate the actions of others. Based on the number of scenes we've seen of it in Twisted Wonderland, there's still a lot that's not 100% clear about how Snake Whisper functions but for the purposes of RP I'm gathering the information here.

General Details:
  • Magic that controls others isn't unheard of, however it takes a high-level magician to control another being with sentience.

  • When a person over-uses their natural magic, they build up a corrupting element known as "Blot." A single use of Snake Whisper isn't enough, however, in a situation when Jamil went into Overblot he was able to control and command an entire crowd of people.

  • Jamil's Snake Whisper isn't direct control but closer to a form of hypnotism. As such, he can ask people under Snake Whisper to provide him with information or use their skills to his own benefit.

  • A person who is released from Snake Whisper's control will not have clear memories of what happened. This may manifest as blank spaces in memory or confusion as to why they were doing a certain action. In Noctium, this aspect will be adjusted based on player preference.


    • Details of Activation:
  • Snake Whisper can be activated when a person looks in Jamil's eyes.

  • Snake Whisper has an incantation: "The person reflected in your eyes shall be your master. You shall answer when you are asked and you shall obey when you are ordered. Snake Whisper." HOWEVER, there are canon cases of him activating the magic without using the incantation.

  • While in-game there is a visual cue for Snake Whisper (eerie red eyes) this is provided for the reader only. Based on canon evidence, there is no visual cue that someone is under the effects of magic. Jamil can even be tricked into believing someone is under his control.

  • Jamil is capable of holding and controlling multiple people under Snake Whisper at once, although this puts a strain on his supply of magic.

  • As far as we can tell, Jamil doesn't have to maintain active concentration once someone is under his control. For the sake of balance, he will need need to at least be in a state of awareness to use it in Noctium (i.e. being thoroughly distracted or startled can break control).


    • Opt-in/Opt-out

    SIGN ME UPNO THANKS
    I am INTERESTED in playing with Jamil and aspects of Snake Whisper.
    Please list relevant characters:
    General Preferences:
    [ ] I am fine with Snake Whisper being used in general contexts.
    [ ] I am fine with Snake Whisper being used in intense contexts (i.e. combat, threatening, or near-death situations).
    [ ] I am fine with Snake Whisper being used in intimate situations (no Manna will be generated due to lack of consent).

    When it comes to my character's awareness of Snake Whisper...
    [ ] I prefer they are fully aware of what's happening
    [ ] I prefer they are unaware.
    [ ] I prefer adjusting their awareness depending on the scene/need.

    What is the best way to contact you for OOC plotting regarding use of Snake Whisper?    		I am interested in playing with Jamil but NOT INTERESTED in playing with aspects of Snake Whisper.
    Please list relevant characters:
    [ ] I do not want Snake Whisper to be used on my character.
    [ ] I do not want my character to be aware of Snake Whisper at all.