Arcanae wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:33 pm
I know what's DA means and kind of dark, but can you give me some examples? According to my listing two of the new members are described as being very dark (hellhound, and sang or psy vamp (I think there are a little error on the listing, but it's a vamp!) .
I just want more specific, practical examples, not just the energy will be more dense in my home or things like that, I could need an adaptation time, it's a responsability, houserules, being firm, not to be impulsive,etc. I already read this on the forum.
I think the reason these were labeled "very dark" is due to their natures. Vampires are predatory. Period. They hunt sentient beings, especially humans. Hellhounds are very loyal but only to the right person. If that person isn't you, you're in trouble. Think "angry dog literally from hell".
Going off 'Vipera's explanation from earlier, I was centered in black when I was younger (absolutist, very severe, very dominating). Working with spirits has let me learn how to dial this down, actually. I function on the "dark" side now when it comes to everyday interaction. Yes, despite my cheery demeanor and upbeat attitude! Some people would call this "affably evil"...
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AffablyEvil
Due to this my scale is warped and my experiences are a little unusual. Here's what I experience.
White arts: That unicorn is about to attack me! This is going to suck. Man, angels sure are stuffy and xenophobic. Call on your god all you want, it won't change me. Eww, sparkles! Hey- where'd my knife go?!? Flipping sprites.
White arts will try to change you to make you "whiter" from what I have seen. If they fail, they won't be happy with you. It doesn't matter if you are willing and want to be changed or not! I have seen angels backlash like demons. People forget that some "demons" are/were angels.
Dark Arts: Wraiths are total bros. Nothing wrong with being a man on a mission. Oh man, watching you shoot that sprite down was awesome! Thanks unseelie friend. Sure you can borrow my knife... have fun. Horns, claws, sharp teeth, shaggy fur... you are cute!
CUTE!!! Who wants snuggles?
Dark arts does whatever seems right at the time. I have seen all sorts of wild stuff. You need to stay open-minded, though. Their rules don't always match what human society says is "good". If you can't agree with them on their morals, stick to white. Never expect anyone to change for you, and don't expect them to change you either. You can grow and change together if both are willing, though.
Black Arts: HAIL BROTHER AMY. He's the main reason why I can dial the darkness back... the only angel I tolerate. Amy is one of the "nicer" ones and we happen to see eye to eye on a lot of stuff. Things get mighty weird concerning others in this class, and not all of it is/was good. Lots of drama. Move with caution.
Be careful because once you're in with Black Arts folks it's like the Mafia. You train up, you team up, and you aren't getting out easily if at all. You must be able to work on their level or you are screwed. You must never back down or you are screwed. You must learn and keep refining or you are screwed. One mistake and you're under someone's boot. Not for the faint of heart. This is why people say "avoid black arts".
It is true that black arts also will try to change you. This can fail sometimes. As long as you didn't ask to be changed the failure isn't met with much if any backlash. Often failure is it's own repercussion, so why waste time?