019.
[Written.]
Since my arrival to Paradisa, I have encountered a number of people that contradict my prior belief in certain species being purely of the fictional realm. But I still maintain that there is a rational explanation for even the most inconceivable of species. But there are some concepts I refuse to believe in.
While I cannot claim to understand the technology behind resurrection and resuscitation in place for castle inhabitants upon death, it remains inconceivable to think the dead can return to an animated state on its own.
When an organism dies, biological functions terminate. Even if an organism survives any endangerment to their homeostasis, with the rare exception, senescence will ultimately lead to a cessation of life. At this point, the organism is no longer able to maintain its internal environment in a constant state, structural organization of the body gives way to decomposition, growth, metabolism, and adaptation cease. Response to stimuli is no longer an option.
The idea of an "undead" state of being outside of fictional or mythological works is preposterous. The word is an oxymoron. An organism cannot be considered clinically dead and yet continue to function as any living organism would. With cardiac arrest and the cessation of brain activity comes an inability for someone to interact with their environment, a key conception in the definition of life.
Rather than jumping to superstitious conclusions based upon inaccurate information derived from fictional works, I would recommend seeking a more rational explanation. Historically, there have been a number of cases of misdiagnosed death. Genetic conditions such as porphyria and severe photodermatitis have been previously considered explanations for the development of vampire lore. It is entirely possible that some sort of biological alteration could be responsible for the so-called "supernatural" conditions in those who had once be human - a virus or genetic predisposition, for example.
Overall, I am growing weary with the consistent mention of magic and the supernatural. The library is a valuable source of information, with plenty of factual knowledge for anyone interested in being better educated.
Since my arrival to Paradisa, I have encountered a number of people that contradict my prior belief in certain species being purely of the fictional realm. But I still maintain that there is a rational explanation for even the most inconceivable of species. But there are some concepts I refuse to believe in.
While I cannot claim to understand the technology behind resurrection and resuscitation in place for castle inhabitants upon death, it remains inconceivable to think the dead can return to an animated state on its own.
When an organism dies, biological functions terminate. Even if an organism survives any endangerment to their homeostasis, with the rare exception, senescence will ultimately lead to a cessation of life. At this point, the organism is no longer able to maintain its internal environment in a constant state, structural organization of the body gives way to decomposition, growth, metabolism, and adaptation cease. Response to stimuli is no longer an option.
The idea of an "undead" state of being outside of fictional or mythological works is preposterous. The word is an oxymoron. An organism cannot be considered clinically dead and yet continue to function as any living organism would. With cardiac arrest and the cessation of brain activity comes an inability for someone to interact with their environment, a key conception in the definition of life.
Rather than jumping to superstitious conclusions based upon inaccurate information derived from fictional works, I would recommend seeking a more rational explanation. Historically, there have been a number of cases of misdiagnosed death. Genetic conditions such as porphyria and severe photodermatitis have been previously considered explanations for the development of vampire lore. It is entirely possible that some sort of biological alteration could be responsible for the so-called "supernatural" conditions in those who had once be human - a virus or genetic predisposition, for example.
Overall, I am growing weary with the consistent mention of magic and the supernatural. The library is a valuable source of information, with plenty of factual knowledge for anyone interested in being better educated.