DrakeMarshall he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Quickbronze is a legitimate, sapient cognitive shadow, not a shade. A shade is more like the... Skeleton, of a cognitive shadow, I guess? Not a perfect metaphor but it suffices. Some bits are left over (we have experimentally proven that connection is retained), but shades are not really self-aware. As Quickbronze is a stable cognitive shadow (in common terms, a ghost), the ability to directly percieve them may be seen as a sign of mental instability. Also, LA could alternatively be interpreted as Los Angeles. Which is ironic, because as a largish city, LA has its fair share of dark alleys in it.
AonEne he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I'm actually considering leaving and going to the Light Alley now. Honestly I'm back and forth. I'll update when I decide. Wait, is quitting allowed? *Prepares to run to safety*
Quickbronze he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 "Nooo..." The cognitive shadow whispers.
DrakeMarshall he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, AonEne said: I'm actually considering leaving and going to the Light Alley now. Honestly I'm back and forth. I'll update when I decide. Wait, is quitting allowed? *Prepares to run to safety* Of *course* quitting is allowed. Right this way, I will lead you safely out of the Dark Alley. No, that isn't a trap door you're standing on, what are you talking about??
The Forgetful Archivist he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, AonEne said: I'm actually considering leaving and going to the Light Alley now. Honestly I'm back and forth. I'll update when I decide. Wait, is quitting allowed? *Prepares to run to safety* There have been light alleys before as have there been mediocrity lit alleys and assassins in technicolor, all have fallen, all will fall. The DA is forever if you do leave us please remember that you are always welcome to return.
AonEne he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Okay, I'm just gonna go now. Sorry to let you down. I'll stick with the Light Alley. *Throws chalk dust in Drake's face and jumps over trapdoor while he/she is distracted* 1
MacThorstenson he/him Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Weelll, I do think we brought them up to speed too quickly. Next time lets hold off on the souls of our enemies until they already have spikes.
Fatebreaker he/him Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 The good news is that we snip a small piece of soul off of everyone who enters the Alley, via our Spectral Barbers, so we can use that if need be to ensure no nonsense of the unapproved kinds ensue.
Zennix he/him Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 The memories of people who leave the DA are also modified. The modifications are very subtle so that they aren't even aware of the changes. This is why the DA has been able to survive infiltrations and attacks from our numerous jealous foes. From the Dark Alley R&D Laboratories
Kidpen he/him Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Hi! I just joined, but at the moment I was wondering if you would be willing to cater and support a new guild angled toward the act of making sure Mundanians everybody knows the truth about Alcatraz Smedry. Please feel free to join!. We would also enjoy some advice on creating an effective disclaimer. Thank you! Edit: This is enough to join, right? Edited March 29, 2018 by Kidpen
MacThorstenson he/him Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 That appears sufficient to join the DA. Welcome to the Guild! Pick a lab and start making science!
Darkwalker Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Hello I'm the founder and director of the Cosmere Symbology Department we like to study the cultures themes and symbols of different Societies in the cosmere, though I myself personally I'm on a Hemalurgic free diet i think the DA is doing grea... interesting work. And I was thinking since there's so many "scientists" here in the dark alley that some might be interested in cosmere symbology.
LopenTheTwoArmedHerdazian Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Although I cannot speak for all of us, I believe most DA members would love the concept of doing more scientific work, but between selling cookies, killing luddites, and trying to advance both cosmere and extracosmerical science, we already have barely enough time to create absurd theories and spread the truth. But if you would like we could provide your team with some labs and funding in exchange for joining us? We’d love to have you on board.
Darkwalker Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 I as the Department's head have the responsibility of staying neutral In forum politics but I'll tell the directors that you offered it will be their choice whether or not their team joins
LopenTheTwoArmedHerdazian Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Ah, we have a Switzerland. Fine decision, that shows true loyalty. I’ll throw in 500 cookies.
Darkwalker Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 @LopenTheTwoArmedHerdazian I'll tell my managers about it but like I said I'm on a Hemalurgic free diet.
Darkwalker Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 And @ElephantEarwax why exactly would i trust any baked goods that pass through the DA
The Forgetful Archivist he/him Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Several months ago I decided to trust the DA cookies since then I have felt a strange sense of loyalty towards them... HELP ME!!! I AM TRAPPED!
+ElephantEarwax he/him Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 There is a non hemalurgic division.
Kidpen he/him Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, The Forgetful Archivist said: Several months ago I decided to trust the DA cookies since then I have felt a strange sense of loyalty towards them... HELP ME!!! I AM TRAPPED! This is an interesting idea. It would be rather useless to spike loyalty to the DA out of someone, because that would remove one already loyal member to maybe create another. However, we know for a fact it is possible to heal from Hemalurgic spikes. If we managed to do some compounding of the sense of loyalty perhaps, that might open up some possibilities... This requires further study! Edit: Oh, and looking at the specialties, it seems that getting listed as a DA endorser would require speaking to @Kipper, but he seems rather inactive. We would of course direct any current and future membership to joining the DA. Edit2: If this theory is true, it could help along this research. Is anyone currently working with Lerasium spikes? Edited March 31, 2018 by Kidpen
Zennix he/him Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Kidpen said: However, we know for a fact it is possible to heal from Hemalurgic spikes. I'm aware that it's generally believed that hemalurgical injuries to the soul can be cured. Even so, there are some hardcore DA agents for whom this option may not be possible. They are so far gone in the Hemalurgic Arts that when you search for their souls in the Cognitive Realm, you will see spikes instead of soul flames. I'm sure some of you can guess who they are. The Dark Alley R&D Labs
MacThorstenson he/him Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 At this point, my soul is something similar to a quilt. Made up of different patches all put together. 1
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