Question: Gnosis

[Astrea Rose Griffin]

I would like my character to have a Gnosis mark, but I am not entirelly certain how to so before I actually verify that she has a Gnosis mark I have a few questions to ask.

First, do I need to ask permission for my character to have a Gnosis mark and what god/ess gave her that mark?

Second, What age do you recommend for my character to recieve this mark or if she should even get a mark at all?

[Ageru]

Both of your questions could be answered with relative ease upon a little searching of the wiki. The age of the character upon receiving the mark is limited to what Gnosis you are wanting. Some are given upon birth and up and others wait for the person to grow up thinking that the powers granted by the gnosis cant be handled by children, among other reasons. Not knowing the gnosis you want I cannot recommend an age for your character.

Secondly you do need permission for a gnosis mark, and that, along with the various other arrangements are ironed out in the Help Desk. Just go there and ask for one, but be sure you know what gnosis mark you want. Also be sure to read it maybe once or twice so you fully understand what you are asking for.

[Amarhyl]

Exactly what Ageru said.
In the Wiki you'll find a list of Gnosis marks. Pick one that suits what you have in mind for your character, then read up on it. By reading the page of the Gnosis you want, you will find out what God/dess gives it, why and how they give it and what it does in more detail.

When you've done that, then follow the link Ageru gave you (:

[Astrea Rose Griffin]

Oh ok thanks everyone ^.^ but I have one mroe question.

You might not recommend this, but I would like my character to get Gnosis that is not what she wouldn't want to do. The Gnosis I have in mind is the one dealing with pain (I can't look it up at the moment) and that could be a dilemma because she does not want to cause anyone pain.

[Robert Cithon]

Just a warning, choose a Gnosis wisely. If you choose one, then decide you don't like what it does to your PC, owell. You are stuck with it.

Also, Kyrsus ( I believe) gives the Gnosis for causing pain. And keep in mind that if you don't cause pain, you will die within a week (it's all off the top of my head). So be sure that is what you want.

[Ronin]

Hi, I currently have a character than I am trying to get a Vexation Gnosis for. (That is the one that has to do with pain.) What you have to realize is, if you don't cause pain every day your character will suffer great pain herself and if you don't cause pain every 4 days you will die. So no matter how much your character hates causing pain, she will still have to. This could make for some great character development if you are up for it, but it will most likely be challenging to write. So make sure you're up for the challenge.

I also noticed in your CS that you want to travel. Travel between cities takes a long time in Mizahar (more than four days) and there are no small villages between cities. Therefore, you would have to travel with companions that you could continually hurt, or else you would die.

I do not mean to discourage you from a Vexation mark. I just want to point out the facts. You may want to look at another mark, but, if you have your heart set on Vexation, I'm sure there are ways to make it work.

[Ageru]

Wait... So youre saying that you want her to get a gnosis that ICly she wouldnt want? I think that is perfect for character development and might bring about an interesting turn of events. The gnosis youre referring to doenst happen to be Vexation does it?

Oh and I might not get your question, because that was more a statement than anything, but you were asking our opinion?

Again, I warn you to read over EVERYTHING about the gnosis that you want so you dont end up getting something that you didnt want in the end. Vexation seems like a hard one to write, but could be interesting put into the right and creative hands.

[Astrea Rose Griffin]

Ooooohhh this is getting really interesting! Ok this will be exciting, but maybe I should check out some more Gnosis just incase there is something else out there, but yes I am very interested in Vexation. It will make my characters life very confusing and stressful ^.^ I'm really excited!

[Astrea Rose Griffin]

Question though if she has to cause pain, is it just limited to humans or can it be done to animals as well? 0_o

[Robert Cithon]

I believe it's just humans. But read it over in the Vexation article. Ronin just posted it a few minutes ago. It will answer any questions you might have.


PS= It was Ageru that posted it, not Ronin. My bad!