Nozgoth

Supreme Mysteries of the Alchemical Void ~The channeling of creation through symbolism and spoken word~ The Preface. Since the dawn of time and creation itself, there lay machinations beyond the seeing-eye which dictate and influence every happening in one way or another. Be they the Creator’s remnant wake in the water of space, still rippling on to this day, the indiscernible waves of energy which the stars produce, or even the power of thought and the metaphysical. These things remain unhampered, immortal to the point where they may not be distinguished from air by a mortal mind and a mortal soul. Thus came symbolism. Due to the cryptic nature of these things, and origins even more-so, they may only be harnessed by use of symbolism and spoken word - for using them directly would be attempting to speak fluently in a language which does not exist. It is for these mystical reasons that alchemists, philosophers, pious theologists and mages alike deploy such curious processes in their workings. Their workings are riddled with symbolism. And this symbolism is deployed in assay to derive meaning for purpose - which is essentially the unbridled foundation of alchemy and magic itself. This makes symbolism a powerful asset in all that exists. The common alchemist uses ‘symbols’ to create concoctions, this is no coincidence. Symbolism, in one way or another, is found in nearly every form of magic (and religion, etc.), such as the trinkets used by mystics to contact the dead, the magic circles created by voidal mages, the material alphabet, or the runes used by blood mages (this, of course, does not account for the entire list, it is a mere few examples). Such things make up what is known as The Metaphysical Array. The Metaphysical Array. What is a sign? What is a symbol? What are they made of? Even though it seems as if impossible to answer this question, we alchemists have unknowingly figured it out, and the answer is right before us. The answer is there with every use of alchemy. With every potion crafted. We refer to symbols using names. For example, “fear”, “peace”, etc. The names are intentions, and have clear relevance in the creation of alchemical concoctions. Who figured this out? How could it be known that primordial dust, found in the make-up of matter, would have characteristics that are innately human? Is it reasonable to describe a material as peaceful, fearsome, swift, weak, or as any of the other characteristics that symbols seem to entail? It is very unlikely. So, finding out what symbols are made of can be ascribed to finding out where they inherit their characteristics from. And as we know, the “characteristics” are actually intentions. Who had the first intention? There must have been intention in the creation of the material plane as we know it, if all matter is derived from it. As demonstrated in countless ways, there is clear power in thought and intention. The coming-to-be of alchemy for descendents is not documented, however I believe it must have happened in either one of two ways: The knowledge of alchemy was passed down to us by a deity. All of the signs and symbols remain pure to their original intention (the intention of the creator). Ulll eth fo etwro. Or, Descendents discovered alchemy for themselves. They described each sign and symbol with their own intentions, and the collective belief in the new versions of the signs and symbols allowed this to work. They could not have possibly known the original meanings of each symbol, and hence came up with new intentions; intentions that we still use to this day. The Alchemical Void. The alchemical void is the idea that, while alchemy is inherently of the material plane, it must also exist outside of the material plane, and of course, in the void. The gift of nothing could not be any more paradoxical. It is the very nature of the void to be incomprehensible to those that exist within the material plane. The known laws of alchemy allow one not to understand the void, but to know what it is not. Many claim that the void is not anything. Some say that the void is everything. I am not here to say what the void is and isn’t, but to encourage the thought that everything had to come from something. From an intention. The void has intention. God is alchemy. Saevel, the Filius Philosophorum

I don't play lotc anymore, just check in from time to time I'll let you in on a secret: Creativity is like a muscle. You've been training it for years on LOTC, so when you leave, put it to good use so that you don't lose it. The bounds are limitless.

Hey, it’s me, Nozgoth. I made a dungeon synth album, Crown of Mesmer, under the name Worm Priest. Check it out if you want. Here is a link to my bandcamp: https://wormpriest.bandcamp.com/album/crown-of-mesmer Let me know what you think!

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The Name-taker lamented, for he was cursed never to have a name until all of his foes were vanquished. And the day he is finally given his name, there would be nobody left to call him by it.

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"^ basically ur cute church communion from when u were a kid with the lil bread thing n the grape juice but made by me its so ******* cursed except ur not eating bread ur eating a fetus no no no papa jentos i dont wanna eat a god-born fetus while black sabbaths and unspeakable things dance and shriek to the heavens that wont allow them to die and horrific entities singing in the corner of my eyes while the stars weep stop stop i didnt sign up for this i just want fursuit nononononononoooooo NOOOOOO I JUST WANT FERAL RP NOOOOOOOOO" excerpt from OG hidden creation ritual^^^

The nature of the beast...

I need to know as well Did you get accepted?

A sorry creature, reduced to a pitiful state, now less beast than man but still in his conscience he knew that there was no forgiveness for his crimes. Was this what it was to truly live? To finally feel alive? To teeter on the edge of life and death, knowing that one misstep could lead to your demise? Oh, what a thrill it all was! The minstrel had sung his last song. The piper had played his last piece.

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OOC INFO: MC Name: Nozgoth Discord: you have it RP INFO: Character’s name: Fintan. Character’s race: Wood Elf. Any particular skills: Wisdom. Affiliations and Allegiances: None.

"It's a terrible day for war." lamented something else - a lonesome being.