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Shinki's Palace - Makai - Gensokyo
John sat down to read the book that Eirin gave him. He started by reading the cover.
(Danmaku for ⑨s. What's a ⑨? Oh well.)
John continued reading.
(What is Danmaku?
Danmaku (弾幕, literally bullet curtain or curtain fire) is a Japanese term for "barrage", as in a barrage of bullets.
It consists of various "bullets" (ie. orbs, lasers, kunai, knives, etc.), and usually follows a predetermined pattern. Danmaku plays an important part in ensuring the balance of Gensokyo.
It is used to solve conflicts between weaker and stronger beings peacefully. Without Danmaku, stronger Youkai would easily be able to subjugate the weak, causing a disruption in the balance of power.
Rules of Danmaku (Draft of Spell Card Rules).
Spell Naming Law - With every spell between youkai, there is the slight fear of Gensokyo's decay. However, if it is not used, a youkai's power will gradually vanish.
Therefore, I propose the following contract for spell card use.
Concepts - That youkai can easily cause disasters. That humans can easily resolve disasters. That use of one's full abilities is to be denied. That there are no things superior to beauty and thought.
Laws of Danmaku-
- Each spell shall be given a beautiful and meaningful name.
- The number of named spells to be used shall be announced beforehand.
- Attacks relying on physical strength are not to be used.
- Do not attack without reason. Reason becomes its own power.
- If all your named spells are defeated, you are defeated, regardless of your remaining strength.
- If victorious against a human, you may not kill them.
- The name of the spell shall be recorded on paper in the same form as this contract.
- This paper will be called the "spell card".
What is a Spell Card?
A spell card is a piece of paper used to cast danmaku. The spell card must have the name of the danmaku pattern on one of its sides. The spell card is essentially the manifestation of one's belief and reason for fighting.
If the wielder's reasons are just, and if the wielder's belief in those reasons are absolute, the spell card will be stronger.
Without belief or a reason, the spell card becomes nothing more than a piece of paper.
Making a Spell Card
Making a spell card can be complicated for beginners, but that is why this book was created. One needs to only have a basic understanding of magic, and a piece of paper.
First, you must have a valid reason for creating the spell card. One can not create a spell card with the intent to harm others, or else it will not work.
Second, you must believe in the reason. Ideas, or beliefs, are powerful tools when creating spell cards. Ideas and beliefs can not be destroyed,therefore, they are eternal.
Third, you must have a pattern planned inside your head. It is recommended that you make it colorful and intricate.
Once you have all these requirements, you are ready to begin.
Grab the piece of paper and focus on it.
Focus all of your will and spirit into the card. Focus all your reason and belief in that reason into the card. This state of concentration must not be broken, and should be held for at least one hour.
Once finished, one must focus their will, spirit, reason, and beliefs into the task of writing the name of the card. Words carry meaning.
Because of that, they serve as a vessel for allowing ideas to manifest into the physical realm.
Once you finish writing the name of the spell card, you are finished.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You now have an understanding of Danmaku. May it serve you well in your adventures!)
John finished reading the book, reflecting on everything he learned from it.
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05/08/2013, 08:48 AM #602
Test Chamber - Pentagon
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Zero's eyes widen as he sees that the Blitzcrank has left itself open for an attack. Quickly out of sheer instinct Zero dash jumps onto the mechanical golems body again. This time he to defeat the golem once and for all with yet another series of slashes from his Z-Saber, ending it with a stab to the head.
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Zero's eyes widen as he sees that the Blitzcrank has left itself open for an attack. Quickly out of sheer instinct Zero dash jumps onto the mechanical golems body again. This time he to defeat the golem once and for all with yet another series of slashes from his Z-Saber, ending it with a stab to the head.
05/08/2013, 08:56 AM #603
Shinki's Palace - Makai - Gensokyo
After reading the book, John got up and put the book into one of his storage compartments.
*grrrrrwwlllll*
John looked down.
(Oh yea...Yukari interrupted us before we got to eat. I wonder if they have a place to eat...)
John walked over to Eirin and asked, "Do you know if they have a kind of mess hall in the palace? Yukari brought us here before we got to eat dinner."
Last edited by S121; 05/08/2013, 08:58 AM. After reading the book, John got up and put the book into one of his storage compartments.
*grrrrrwwlllll*
John looked down.
(Oh yea...Yukari interrupted us before we got to eat. I wonder if they have a place to eat...)
John walked over to Eirin and asked, "Do you know if they have a kind of mess hall in the palace? Yukari brought us here before we got to eat dinner."
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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05/08/2013, 02:25 PM #604
(Ahem. Mentlegen.)
Test Chamber - Pentagon
The final relentless combo cut Blitzcrank's head, revealing a complex of circuits and wires.
"This time, I am leaking..." Blitzcrank bleeped weakly before unpowering.
"Splendid." Mr. Johanssen said. "Get ready for the next battle."
The iron gate swung open, and a well-built man with cold, freezing aura.
"Ah, challenger." The icy ninja uttered as his name was announced.
"Name: Sub-Zero. Category: Forbidden Project. Danger Level: Medium."
"Begin." Mr. Johanssen ordered.
"Let us have a good sparring." Sub-Zero said as he drew his cold katars.
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium, Gensokyo
"Oh you're done with the book?" Eirin stood up as John approached her. "There is a dining hall right by the hallway."
"Eirin-san, I'll be leaving now." The pink-haired ghost, Yuyuko, said as she stood up to leave the infirmary.
"Ah, see you later, Miss Saigyouji." Eirin bid farewell to Yuyuko, who left the infirmary. "So, anything in the booklet you had questions about?"
Test Chamber - Pentagon
The final relentless combo cut Blitzcrank's head, revealing a complex of circuits and wires.
"This time, I am leaking..." Blitzcrank bleeped weakly before unpowering.
"Splendid." Mr. Johanssen said. "Get ready for the next battle."
The iron gate swung open, and a well-built man with cold, freezing aura.
"Ah, challenger." The icy ninja uttered as his name was announced.
"Name: Sub-Zero. Category: Forbidden Project. Danger Level: Medium."
"Begin." Mr. Johanssen ordered.
"Let us have a good sparring." Sub-Zero said as he drew his cold katars.
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium, Gensokyo
"Oh you're done with the book?" Eirin stood up as John approached her. "There is a dining hall right by the hallway."
"Eirin-san, I'll be leaving now." The pink-haired ghost, Yuyuko, said as she stood up to leave the infirmary.
"Ah, see you later, Miss Saigyouji." Eirin bid farewell to Yuyuko, who left the infirmary. "So, anything in the booklet you had questions about?"
05/08/2013, 02:37 PM #605
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium - Gensokyo
"So, anything in the booklet you had questions about?"
"Yes. What's a ⑨?"
Last edited by S121; 05/08/2013, 02:41 PM. "So, anything in the booklet you had questions about?"
"Yes. What's a ⑨?"
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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05/08/2013, 02:49 PM #606
Test Chamber - Pentagon
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Zero jumped off the now defeated Blitzcrank, and rubs his neck. He looks at Sub-Zero with a raised eyebrow. "Looks like the real fun is beginning." Zero said as he readied his Z-Saber. Zero can tell that this opponent is going to be a bit more of a challenge than the previous two. A more calmed look comes over Zero's face as he gets into a fighting position. Zero does not utter a word, in fact he just watches his opponent closely waiting for his opponent to strike.
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium, Gensokyo
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X continues to walk outside the infirmary. Looking at the architecture makes him kind of happy for the first time in a long time. Though the thought that he had done something bad continues to echo through his head. "I can't remember anything... I just blacked out..." He said to himself as he continues walking. He looks at his arm and transforms it into the X-Buster. He does nothing but look at it as he goes deep into thought. He sighs as he slumps up against a wall.
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Zero jumped off the now defeated Blitzcrank, and rubs his neck. He looks at Sub-Zero with a raised eyebrow. "Looks like the real fun is beginning." Zero said as he readied his Z-Saber. Zero can tell that this opponent is going to be a bit more of a challenge than the previous two. A more calmed look comes over Zero's face as he gets into a fighting position. Zero does not utter a word, in fact he just watches his opponent closely waiting for his opponent to strike.
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium, Gensokyo
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X continues to walk outside the infirmary. Looking at the architecture makes him kind of happy for the first time in a long time. Though the thought that he had done something bad continues to echo through his head. "I can't remember anything... I just blacked out..." He said to himself as he continues walking. He looks at his arm and transforms it into the X-Buster. He does nothing but look at it as he goes deep into thought. He sighs as he slumps up against a wall.
05/08/2013, 02:51 PM #607
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium, Gensokyo
"Ah, we learned through the shikigami from the outside world (computer) that there are series of informational book called "For Dummies." And what better way to parody that with our local baka, the ⑨?" Eirin cheerfully smiled.
"Ah, we learned through the shikigami from the outside world (computer) that there are series of informational book called "For Dummies." And what better way to parody that with our local baka, the ⑨?" Eirin cheerfully smiled.
05/08/2013, 03:14 PM #608
Shinki's Palace - Pandemonium - Gensokyo
"Ah, we learned through the shikigami from the outside world (computer) that there are series of informational book called "For Dummies." And what better way to parody that with our local baka, the ⑨?"
"Ahh. I see."
John saw Yuyuko getting up out of her seat, to go to the dining hall.
"Well Eirin, thank you for everything you have done. I should probably follow her if I want to find the dining hall.", John said, pointing at Yuyuko.
John then proceeded to follow Yuyuko to the dining hall.
Last edited by S121; 05/08/2013, 04:37 PM. "Ah, we learned through the shikigami from the outside world (computer) that there are series of informational book called "For Dummies." And what better way to parody that with our local baka, the ⑨?"
"Ahh. I see."
John saw Yuyuko getting up out of her seat, to go to the dining hall.
"Well Eirin, thank you for everything you have done. I should probably follow her if I want to find the dining hall.", John said, pointing at Yuyuko.
John then proceeded to follow Yuyuko to the dining hall.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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05/08/2013, 04:41 PM #609
Somewhere in the Sea of Japan
The Category G had rose beside the boat again, wailing, summoning lower creatures from holes in it's sides.
"Master Spark!" Mima yelled again, the laser penetrating one of the glowing orbs on the creature's side, almost exploding, revealing it's glowing interior, and spinal cord. The creature moaned in pain, submerging yet again and appearing behind the boat.
"Say hello to Love and Hate, putas!" Salvador said, hefting a rocket launcher in each hand, firing rockets into the creature's mouth, causing it to retreat once more.
Suddenly, the boat shook, almost knocking everyone off balance. It was trying to ram the boat with it's spines.
"We need to deal with that thing, or we'll be nothing but free floating particles!" Kliener said.
The creature rose from the side, charging with it's open maw, almost engulfing the boat.
"TWILIGHT SPARK!" Mima yelled, the laser channeling all of her energy, straight into it's maw. The creature then almost seemingly exploded, showering the boat and sea in the yellow liquid-like substance, and it suddenly getting colder.
Last edited by Koishi; 05/08/2013, 04:45 PM. The Category G had rose beside the boat again, wailing, summoning lower creatures from holes in it's sides.
"Master Spark!" Mima yelled again, the laser penetrating one of the glowing orbs on the creature's side, almost exploding, revealing it's glowing interior, and spinal cord. The creature moaned in pain, submerging yet again and appearing behind the boat.
"Say hello to Love and Hate, putas!" Salvador said, hefting a rocket launcher in each hand, firing rockets into the creature's mouth, causing it to retreat once more.
Suddenly, the boat shook, almost knocking everyone off balance. It was trying to ram the boat with it's spines.
"We need to deal with that thing, or we'll be nothing but free floating particles!" Kliener said.
The creature rose from the side, charging with it's open maw, almost engulfing the boat.
"TWILIGHT SPARK!" Mima yelled, the laser channeling all of her energy, straight into it's maw. The creature then almost seemingly exploded, showering the boat and sea in the yellow liquid-like substance, and it suddenly getting colder.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
05/08/2013, 04:57 PM #610
Test Chamber - Pentagon
Sub-Zero took his stance and lunged at Zero, his cold blades ready at hand. His blades were imbued with body-numbing magic from another Forbidden Project subject that Sub-Zero knew well. This magic spell would cut deeply into the enemy cut by the blade, eventually slwoing the target down to a halt.Sub-Zero brandished his blades, hoping for a strike, as he took a defensive foot stance in case his opponent would pursue aggressive play.
Sub-Zero took his stance and lunged at Zero, his cold blades ready at hand. His blades were imbued with body-numbing magic from another Forbidden Project subject that Sub-Zero knew well. This magic spell would cut deeply into the enemy cut by the blade, eventually slwoing the target down to a halt.Sub-Zero brandished his blades, hoping for a strike, as he took a defensive foot stance in case his opponent would pursue aggressive play.