Silverhart wrote:Shin-Ah wrote:Also I have a question what all is in an Elvian's diet anyway? I know antlered creatures are a no but what else are? Like let's talk Elvian cuisine here. (Or would that be more suited for headcanons?)
heck, let's talk race cuisine in general.
I still adore the idea of elvian's eating their shed antler velvet. I think Sphye or someone suggested it would be like bubble gum. Horrible habit, but once you start
you just can't stop. XP
I imagine that most elvians are like deer and would mainly stick to a mostly vegetarian diet, but deer have also been said to eat meat when the opportunity arises, so I imagine most elvians are the same. Since Cally is a spirit healer he might just choose not to eat any meat (was it established that Cally eats meat at all? I dunno). And like Sphye said, it might also vary between the different kingdoms. The feather idea is both really weird, a little gross, and quite fascinating. People have certainly eaten weirder things.
But wait! What is they used Chillawing feathers?
And the chillawings that look like food had feathers that tasted like that food!? XD That would be so amazing.
Oh yes.
I do agree that a majority of Elvians would probably be vegetarian, but that most would still eat meat if the situation was right. And I love the idea of them using different kinds of feathers as seasoning!
On the other hand, a Wolfkin's diet would probably consist mainly of meat, with the occasional fruit or vegetable to balance out vitamins and nutrients. They would probably also use plants as seasoning for their meat.
And Avians... I think an Avian's diet may be highly diverse, and also dependent on their House. For most servant-class Houses, their diet would consist mainly of seeds/nuts, fruits, vegetables, and insects (which are considered a delicacy by Avians). Warrior- and Noble-class houses have a much greater diversity in diet; those named after birds of prey would mainly eat meat, while other houses might have more varied diets or even be entirely vegetarian.
Human wrote:Apparently there are humans who have learned the art of necromancy...? And have basilisks working with them teaching them more dangerous stuff?? If you're one of them, then... Take all my money ok I'll run away.
And apparently people actually TAKE THE FUR OFF OF CHILLAWINGS??? How could you even harm one?? They're so fluffy and cute and excitable and huggable.
I need some answers. Does anyone have any?
Necromancers are, in fact, exclusively human. They are - or at least, used to be - the followers of the Ancient of Oblivion, and it is from him that the first Necromancers learned the art. Nowadays, they are not very common anymore, as most humans have forgotten about Oblivion, and most people are scared of them. But they are not inherently dangerous; in fact, they may do good work.
"To practice the old magic means you do not uphold any good or evil, only balance. Necromancers only wish for such, they are the silent roamers of these lands, praying over scarred battlegrounds long forgotten to keep the lost spirits at peace, or reciting old verses and rights to abandoned graveyards no longer tended to by the living. They live by Oblivion's teachings and always recite his wisdom, such as 'May you find peace in Oblivion's embrace' or 'Under Oblivion's wings, you shall never be forgotten.'
Though their only wish is to guide the lost and deceased, [...] Oblivion's ties were severed from humanity when he was sealed away. Many Necromancers have lost their connection to him, and seek to pervert such potential magic to their own gain. Only a few Necromancers now remain faithful to the old traditions, while many now turn to the dark arts as a means to raise themselves to power and instill fear as a way to bend both the dead and living to their will."
As for the Basilisks, they are extremely rare creatures and they have very high standards, so seeing a Necromancer bonded to one is extremely rare. Most Necromancers are not bonded to a Basilisk, but will be bonded to a more common creature such as an otterling, serval, or jackalope, which may or may not be undead.
Also, not everyone is as kind-hearted as we. Much like in the real world, there exist hunters and poachers in Eldemore, who will not think twice about harming a cute creature such as a jackalope or chillawing just to strip off its pelt and make some money. That, alas, is the way of the world. It can't always be happiness and sunshine.
As for black markets, well, that's the thing with them isn't it? You never know exactly where they are unless you already know where to look. Expensive and illegal things are sold and traded there, and you will have to be very cautious as there will be plenty of swindlers trying to dupe you by selling fakeries. If you truly wish to find the Black Market, well, she isn't in just one place. The black market is everywhere, in every dark corner and seedy tavern. ^^