[ anonymous forever ]

[smilingtransfer]

Let's continue the brainstorming, shall we?

What's as powerful as a soul?

Comments

[Black-anon forever]

[cannotbelieve]

I dunno about your world, but in mine, it seems like the strongest thing there is is friendship.

it is a wonderful meeting of anon minds

[smilingtransfer]

From what I understand, that's only a stopgap, in this case.

[cannotbelieve]

What do you mean by that?

[smilingtransfer]

Think of friendship like a dam. It is indeed powerful for a time, but once the monsoon comes, the river will crash down over the dam onto all the inconveniently placed villages.

Metaphorically speaking.

[Anon Forever]

[carriesparasol]

Those without one.

[smilingtransfer]

I doubt that will help in this case, but I appreciate the input.

[carriesparasol]

I am afraid I am unaware of what the case is. I could perhaps be more helpful if I was informed better.

[smilingtransfer]

The eternal problem of anonymous advice posts; you can never be too specific.

Let's say that I'm interested in something that can replace a soul's power. Not in a body; necromancy isn't my goal.

[sandinmyboots]

Magic.

[smilingtransfer]

That's such a broad umbrella term, isn't it?

[sandinmyboots]

Sometimes, when a magical creature dies, it leaves behind a rock containing the remains of its soul and all of its powers. This 'magicite' could be what you seek.

[smilingtransfer]

...Hmm. Tell me more.

[material_guy]

Something powered by souls oughtta be even more powerful. Why bother making souls into fuel for it if it ain't makin' a better use out of 'em?

[smilingtransfer]

Ah, the eternal problem of chicken and egg.

[material_guy]

Ain't it more like engine and fuel?

[smilingtransfer]

Not if you're trying to prevent the souls from being used in the first place.

[beadlessfox]

What type of soul?

[smilingtransfer]

A human one.

[beadlessfox]

A god then. If they make souls, they have to be more powerful, don't they?

[smilingtransfer]

That's certainly a creative answer, but I'm not sure it would be easy to get my hand on a god's soul.