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- 09 Sep 2018 15:45
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: how can offspring affect the hierarchical power structure among witches?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9675
Re: how can offspring affect the hierarchical power structure among witches?
For males it's the traditional 9 months, for females it is 12 months. The mother also loses her magic during the process.
- 09 Sep 2018 03:02
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: how can offspring affect the hierarchical power structure among witches?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9675
how can offspring affect the hierarchical power structure among witches?
In my story's world, witchcraft is a respected institution, with the most powerful practitioners being at the top echelons of society. Due to this, society traces its lineage through matrilineal lines. Witchcraft is exclusive to the female line. Ritual magic involves using the mana of the world and ...
- 14 Jul 2018 03:15
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: The religion of Baphomet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7986
Re: The religion of Baphomet
i actually did come up with the daemon-children idea so thanks. the daemons are basically part of the witch's soul, so they are loyal and obedient. however, they have their various personalities and some will be more difficult than others. some are talkative like donkey from shrek, others barely sp...
- 29 Jun 2018 02:17
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: The religion of Baphomet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7986
Re: The religion of Baphomet
i actually did come up with the daemon-children idea so thanks. the daemons are basically part of the witch's soul, so they are loyal and obedient. however, they have their various personalities and some will be more difficult than others. some are talkative like donkey from shrek, others barely spe...
- 28 Jun 2018 16:48
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: The religion of Baphomet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7986
The religion of Baphomet
I watched a series called "Game of Thrones" in which a priestess called The Red Woman conceives a shadow demon and uses it to kill the enemies of the king she served. It seemed like an interesting concept, so I tried to include it into my world. This setting takes place in an alternate ver...
- 22 Jun 2018 21:03
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: using the virgin birth concept in a setting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5540
using the virgin birth concept in a setting
supernatural pregnancies like the virgin births have played a role in mythological myths and modern media, such as Anakin Skywalker and the midiclorians. Most of those stories mostly skip over real world consequences and uncomfortable questions. What I was interested in doing was deconstructing that...
- 26 Sep 2017 18:55
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: What role can eunuchs play in a world religion?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3386
Re: What role can eunuchs play in a world religion?
How would I go about setting up my own thread and attracting readers?
- 25 Sep 2017 02:29
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: What role can eunuchs play in a world religion?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3386
What role can eunuchs play in a world religion?
What role should eunuchs play in a matriarchial-led religion? Magic has been a fundamental part of humanity's development. It has existed since it's begining, and has been an essential part of its dominant religion which plays a role in the lives of millions around the world. Magic is seen as a gift...
- 10 Sep 2017 19:25
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: The relationship between human souls and decomposition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2869
The relationship between human souls and decomposition
When a person dies, their soul doesn't ascend to the afterlife automatically. The soul build's a connection with its body while alive, and remains attached to that body in death. Through natural decomposition, the soul gradually loses its connection to the mortal realm. At some point, when the body ...
- 17 Aug 2017 18:02
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: How to constrain the use of attack magic among civilians
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2240
How to constrain the use of attack magic among civilians
Magic is drawn from an alternate dimension and used to alter reality in the world around you. It generally involves three steps. The first is tapping into this other realm and drawing energy from it into your body. This is a slow, arduous process that cannot be rushed. Every spell has its own time f...
- 06 Jun 2017 01:17
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Using magical body art to display status and prestige
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2528
Re: Using magical body art to display status and prestige
What do people think of this concept? How can it be expanded upon? I like the concept much! Daine rarely make permanent tattoos on their bodies, and those will typically be clan or family symbols. That they call tioderi . They otherwise make great use of a henna-like substance for the application o...
- 29 May 2017 05:28
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Using magical body art to display status and prestige
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2528
Re: Using magical body art to display status and prestige
I actually thought I came up with the idea. I've never heard of body art or tattoos being used in this way .
- 29 May 2017 03:27
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Using magical body art to display status and prestige
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2528
Using magical body art to display status and prestige
Body art, or henna, is an important element in this society. This art is painted on the skin and applied with magic. They are semi-permanent and remain on the users skin, only being removed as needed by other magical items. It is not mandatory to wear, but very popular and widely used by men and wom...
- 19 May 2017 03:38
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Is the idea of a succubus too cheesy for a modern audience?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10145
Is the idea of a succubus too cheesy for a modern audience?
A succubus has been summoned from hell to our realm by a fool using an ancient text called "demonic pacts for dummies "(placeholder title don't worry). The ritual goes horribly wrong due to incorrect information and resulted in the summoner''s death. The succubus is now free to roam our re...
- 17 Apr 2017 20:57
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Can this change in human biology help justify a matriarchy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1922
Can this change in human biology help justify a matriarchy?
In my research I came across a culture that believed women were the ones to pass on their genes to offspring. Men however, didn't pass on their genes, but their spirit. The spirit was the seat of personality for the human being, and the place where attributes and characteristics precided. Good as we...
- 05 Apr 2017 00:56
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3462
Re: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
but if women control the means of production through magic ( growing crops, creating materials for construction, keeping demons out, forming a "magical" internet, etc) wont that make the society a matriarchal system in all but name? men as the external leaders, but with a very women cente...
- 04 Apr 2017 04:21
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3462
Re: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
but if women control the means of production through magic ( growing crops, creating materials for construction, keeping demons out, forming a "magical" internet, etc) wont that make the society a matriarchal system in all but name? men as the external leaders, but with a very women cente...
- 03 Apr 2017 02:21
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3462
Re: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
but if women control the means of production through magic ( growing crops, creating materials for construction, keeping demons out, forming a "magical" internet, etc) wont that make the society a matriarchal system in all but name? men as the external leaders, but with a very women center...
- 02 Apr 2017 20:18
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3462
Premise for a theocratic matriarchy I want feedback on
I have an idea for a setting with a magic theocracy that i would like feedback on. This nation operates as a matriarchy with women in most of the top leadership positions. After listening to opinions from others , I discovered that most find it unrealistic for a matriarchy to remain in power for lon...