Post by Nox on Jun 29, 2016 1:42:20 GMT
When discussing curses, many arguments are made as to why one must be cautious in casting them. Among them, the idea of a hex or curse coming back to the caster is perhaps most prevalent, but I would like to discuss another, less frequently talked about possibility.
Your curse is cast, spell complete, and energy sent on its (not-so) merry way. Days, perhaps even weeks go by, and yet you have seen or heard no sign of your target being affected. Perhaps the magic hasn’t sunk its teeth into the bastard yet, or maybe they are keeping the effects very private. You suspect your curse may have misfired, but you yourself haven’t suffered any collateral damage either. You assume your curse must not have worked until you realize the curse has worked its magic perfectly as designed on someone else.
Some would argue that this is an unlikely scenario, as the magic is ties to two specific people: the caster and the target. I, however, would argue differently. There may be a number of reasons for your curse to cling to the wrong person.
1. Your anchor was compromised. A haircut, for example, might lead your curse to the unsuspecting barber. A photograph might send your hex to the person behind the camera lens. Instead of something fleeting, use a solid taglock which holds not only a semblance or connection to the target, but some deep meaning. If they have a favorite food, this might hold a stronger connection to them than some photo from facebook.
2. The details of your curse implied it. A Curse intended to wreak emotional havoc may have honed in on your target’s friends or family to pull at their heart strings. A loneliness curse may have eked someone romantically interested in your target into confessing their feelings, leaving them heartbroken. Instead of vague curses, be as specific as possible and always include an anchor to link your target.
3. Consider your Target. This one might be easily overlooked. Look at your target as a whole being with strengths and weaknesses. If they are a fit, healthy person who treasures time outdoors, it might seem opportune to curse them with a cold or flu. In this case, your curse might stick to someone else in your life or theirs with poor health. Instead, hone in on your targets insecurities and weaknesses. It is easier to drive a nail into a crack in a cliff than sheer stone.
4. Consider how you relate to your target. Don’t just look at this person as an obstacle or mythical dragon you must slay. If you want to curse someone, you should spend some time examining the role they play in your life. If you were indifferent about the person, you likely wouldn’t curse them in the first place. Who else in your life plays a similar role in your life? If it’s a boss, perhaps the curse misfired onto a parent or friend because they too exert dominance over you. If it’s an ex-lover, perhaps you still hold feelings for them similar to those for your best friend who has suddenly been feeling quite low since you cast your sadness curse.
5. Shit happens.
tldr: Sometimes curses work but hit neither target nor caster. Bad spells happen to good people.
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Your curse is cast, spell complete, and energy sent on its (not-so) merry way. Days, perhaps even weeks go by, and yet you have seen or heard no sign of your target being affected. Perhaps the magic hasn’t sunk its teeth into the bastard yet, or maybe they are keeping the effects very private. You suspect your curse may have misfired, but you yourself haven’t suffered any collateral damage either. You assume your curse must not have worked until you realize the curse has worked its magic perfectly as designed on someone else.
Some would argue that this is an unlikely scenario, as the magic is ties to two specific people: the caster and the target. I, however, would argue differently. There may be a number of reasons for your curse to cling to the wrong person.
1. Your anchor was compromised. A haircut, for example, might lead your curse to the unsuspecting barber. A photograph might send your hex to the person behind the camera lens. Instead of something fleeting, use a solid taglock which holds not only a semblance or connection to the target, but some deep meaning. If they have a favorite food, this might hold a stronger connection to them than some photo from facebook.
2. The details of your curse implied it. A Curse intended to wreak emotional havoc may have honed in on your target’s friends or family to pull at their heart strings. A loneliness curse may have eked someone romantically interested in your target into confessing their feelings, leaving them heartbroken. Instead of vague curses, be as specific as possible and always include an anchor to link your target.
3. Consider your Target. This one might be easily overlooked. Look at your target as a whole being with strengths and weaknesses. If they are a fit, healthy person who treasures time outdoors, it might seem opportune to curse them with a cold or flu. In this case, your curse might stick to someone else in your life or theirs with poor health. Instead, hone in on your targets insecurities and weaknesses. It is easier to drive a nail into a crack in a cliff than sheer stone.
4. Consider how you relate to your target. Don’t just look at this person as an obstacle or mythical dragon you must slay. If you want to curse someone, you should spend some time examining the role they play in your life. If you were indifferent about the person, you likely wouldn’t curse them in the first place. Who else in your life plays a similar role in your life? If it’s a boss, perhaps the curse misfired onto a parent or friend because they too exert dominance over you. If it’s an ex-lover, perhaps you still hold feelings for them similar to those for your best friend who has suddenly been feeling quite low since you cast your sadness curse.
5. Shit happens.
tldr: Sometimes curses work but hit neither target nor caster. Bad spells happen to good people.
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