@The World
Actually, I think the first one is much simpler and better. Just wait for @TheWendil's opinion on either.
Actually, I think the first one is much simpler and better. Just wait for @TheWendil's opinion on either.
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@KoL
That's what I assumed, but wanted to make sure. Which leads to the question of the actual idea I have. Would a story about Muramasa, specifically one about the swords he made being cursed and such, lend itself to a greater Legend Rank by being a generalized "Cursed Sword"/"Cursed Weapon" story, since those exist pretty much everywhere that ever used weapons, or would it be a Fable due to being just the story(s) of Muramasa?
I'll probably go with it regardless because I like the stories, but I'm re-familiarizing myself with them to find good details to weave into the grimoire, and wondered if I could branch out to other similar stories from other cultures.
Probably not. Muramasa is pretty much known only to either people familiar with Japanese history, or weebs/otaku. and in itself is a weak legend as far as stories go. Cursed/Demonic swords are just a concept, that would be way too broad to give an additional boost to any specific legend. That would be similar to a grimoire about a completely unrelated holy sword becoming more powerful by piggybacking on Excalibur's fame.
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Alright, then I've got a couple of questions if that's okay. They're both theoretical to help me understand something about the Ranks.
If there was a specific story of Gaia, would it only be a fable because not a lot of people know of that particular story, or would it be conflated with other stories involving a "mother earth" and therefor become legend or myth because nearly everyone knows at least one version of it?
Similarly, Cain and Able. Would they be fable because not a ton of people know the story or would it get boosted by being part of the bible that tons of people know at least part of?
I basically am just wondering where the line between a specific story being its own grimoire and a story being just part of a larger story is at.
To answer the specific questions, first, most probable Myth and Legend (maybe even myth, depending on the angle).
Now, about the point where a single story is worthy of being a grimoire in itself or being part of a larger legend. It really depends on the story.
Taking Merlin as an example. Most characters in the Arthurian Mythos/Matter of Britain actually HAVE solo stories of their own, but they receive an appreciable boost in popularity by being associated with what's perhaps the most popular body of European fiction to be created after the Greek classics.
The same would apply for most other stories. It's a matter of discretion, mostly.
@Ponn
Since your character is fine on my side as well, I won't argue about her going to the CS tab before all approvals have been given. Anyway, you can carry on as everyone else.
Since your character is fine on my side as well, I won't argue about her going to the CS tab before all approvals have been given. Anyway, you can carry on as everyone else.
A new piece has been added to the CS tab. Anyone who cares, can check it there on the 0th post.
THE GRAND MINISTER
Name: Liliana Marywell.
Nationality: British
Title: Merlin
Rank: Myth
Grimoire: Clas Myrddin, "Merlin's Enclosure"
Description: A shameless tease keeping countless secrets. Liliana is the one and only Head of the Grand Ministry and founder of Marywell Academy, the "Magical Girl Prime" as she likes to call herself. Her backstory is shrouded in myth and mystery, at least if you don't believe in the version she tells everyone. If you do, might as well be the original archmage of the British Islands, the tutor of King Arthur, who inspared countless stories around the world and—much like the core of the Arthurian Mythos—remains one of the most popular "fictional" figures to this day all over the globe.
The "always beloved" Merlin.
Of course that would imply Liliana isn't even human to begin with, so that couldn't be true right? Nevertheless, what to think when her Enchantment and Illusion magic seem to be almost limitless in its scope and power?
Only time will tell the truth. Or maybe not...
@Villamvihar
Your character is fine now on my end as well. You know what to do.
Your character is fine now on my end as well. You know what to do.
@The 42nd Gecko
Your character seems pretty fine for me. It's funny that I'm actually one of those that read a (translated and abridged) version of the Song of Roland, so at least I know she's pretty fine.
@Villamvihar
While I like the idea of your character being essentially a bard, I think her power set is a little too all over the place. I don't know what to suggest for sure, so I'll wait for @TheWendil's input, but I think she can benefit of a little more focus.
Your character seems pretty fine for me. It's funny that I'm actually one of those that read a (translated and abridged) version of the Song of Roland, so at least I know she's pretty fine.
@Villamvihar
While I like the idea of your character being essentially a bard, I think her power set is a little too all over the place. I don't know what to suggest for sure, so I'll wait for @TheWendil's input, but I think she can benefit of a little more focus.
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