Sourcebook Questions (EJ Only)

[Cris]

This thread is to help speed along the Sourcebook update. If you are not EJ, please do not respond to the questions posted here. Thank you
Cris

[Cris]

1. Do T's still experience nonlinear *time* ? and does this happen on Awakening?


2. Is all of the following still true?

"During Awakening, Terrapyres experience some or all of the following: Flashes of “memories” from the Ascension of Christ, images of the Grail, visions of Terrapyres holding the Grail, visions of Terrapyres praying or crying or shouting. They may also have visions of battles and Terrapyres using various skills. Some Terrapyres gain insight into their lineage and connection to Fallen Angels, their origins and the various Skills. Finally, they will understand who Celestials are, where they come from and the threat they pose to the Grail. "

This seems like a lot to be "given" upon Awakening. Since you've said nonlinear memory flows over them like wind . . . how much of this woudl the average Terrapyre get? For example, what if some T's only have brief glimpses of Celestials but some need help understanding that what they're seeing are Celestials--or if they see Celestials appear will the innately know who they are?

3. What about this: "This ability ties into their nonlinear visions and provides glimpses—usually no longer than a few seconds—into the immediate future."


Cris

[EJ]

1. Terrapyres experience nonlinear memories in the way that I described on the Celestial Society thread. Yes, it only happens upon and after Awakening.

2. It is a lot to get but because they get it in dreamlike abstracts, it is not always crystal clear what they are seeing. However, many Terrapyres find Awakening overhwleming.

3. No. That is not correct. However, Terrapyres (many of them, at least) do have a strong sense of instinct, not unlike animals.

This is great focus work, Cris. Hope I'm being helpful!

EJ

[Cris]

EJ,

1. What about nonlinear *time* as separate from nonlinear memory?

2. Are the offspring of Humans and Terrapyres always Terrapyres? If not, what percentage ofd the time are they Terrapyre and what percent Human?

[Cris]

Is this still accurate:

Children of a Terrapyre-Fallen Angel partnership would be Light Angels and would return to God at birth. These partnerships are extremely rare, however, and a child even rarer.

[Cris]

EJ

In an effort to establish what we mean by massive trauma, which of these would *kill* a Terrapyre:

1. A fall from the top of a 10 story building? What about 20 or more?
2. Multiple shots to the torso? (non-hollow point bullets)
3. One or more shots to the head?
4. Head trauma resulting from a severe blow to the head, enough to cause brain hemorrhage and concussion?
5. Loss of a hand?
6. Loss of a foot?
7. Loss of a limb (arm or leg)
8. Pierced lung (from sword or projectile)
9. Third degree burns? Over what percentage of the body?
10. Anything else?

[Cris]

Concerning Terrapyre Religion:

Would a Terrapyre "seek out counseling from a priest or minister?" For example, if a Terrapyre had a particularly strong connection with a Human minister/priest, would he ask for spiritual or life advice?

Right now, the SB says a Terrapyre would never seek out counseling, but does that also mean advice?

[Cris]

Swearing

The current sourcebook says that Terrapyres don't swear, but it also says that swearing isn't forbidden except for taking the taking the Lord's name in vain. Could you clarify?

C

[Cris]

Is this still true? (I know the names of the ANgels are wrong)

The impetus for this resulted from the knowledge that both Messenger Angels and Light Angels understand the Grail’s enormous power and (actively?) try and dissuade Terrapyres from pursuing the Grail during a Drop. Additionally, Dark Angels know should the Grail be harnessed by Christian Terrapyres, Lucifer’s power were be severely diminished by the incredibly powerful Light. There are a number of recorded accounts of Terrapyres being attacked by Dark Angels.

C

[Cris]

The idea of Holy War

In Matt's story for the Battle Anthology, he haS a group of Celestials who are now killing Terrapyres simply because they're the enemy.

Will there be or are there also groups of Terrapyres who will also start to hunt down Celestials for the same reasons?

C

[EJ]

Nov 6, 2009 0:01:21 GMT -8 Cris said:

EJ,

1. What about nonlinear *time* as separate from nonlinear memory?

2. Are the offspring of Humans and Terrapyres always Terrapyres? If not, what percentage ofd the time are they Terrapyre and what percent Human?

1. Nonlinear time is a thing. Time moving and traveling in a nonlinear fashion. Passing in a nonlinear fashion. Terrapyres have no control over time.

2. Yes. They are always Terrapyre.

This is fun

[EJ]

Nov 6, 2009 0:02:09 GMT -8 Cris said:

Is this still accurate:

Children of a Terrapyre-Fallen Angel partnership would be Light Angels and would return to God at birth. These partnerships are extremely rare, however, and a child even rarer.

Yes. Still correct.

Next!

[EJ]

Cris asked: In an effort to establish what we mean by massive trauma, which of these would *kill* a Terrapyre:

1. A fall from the top of a 10 story building? What about 20 or more? No. Yes.
2. Multiple shots to the torso? (non-hollow point bullets) More than two yes (they have organs like Humans... if the organs are splattered all over the street behind them, they'd die).
3. One or more shots to the head? Hollowpoint? One. Other bullets would have to be multible.
4. Head trauma resulting from a severe blow to the head, enough to cause brain hemorrhage and concussion? No.
5. Loss of a hand? No.
6. Loss of a foot? No.
7. Loss of a limb (arm or leg) No.
8. Pierced lung (from sword or projectile) No.
9. Third degree burns? Over what percentage of the body? No. They'd have to be incindrated.
10. Anything else? Um... hit by a car? No. Hit by a train? Yes.

[EJ]

Nov 8, 2009 20:39:35 GMT -8 Cris said:

Concerning Terrapyre Religion:

Would a Terrapyre "seek out counseling from a priest or minister?" For example, if a Terrapyre had a particularly strong connection with a Human minister/priest, would he ask for spiritual or life advice?

Right now, the SB says a Terrapyre would never seek out counseling, but does that also mean advice?

They would not seek spiritual advice. They might seek advice in regard to how to live with Humans and other matters pertaining to Human spirituality or interacting with Humans spiritually.

[EJ]

Nov 8, 2009 21:01:01 GMT -8 Cris said:

Swearing

The current sourcebook says that Terrapyres don't swear, but it also says that swearing isn't forbidden except for taking the taking the Lord's name in vain. Could you clarify?

C

Terrapyre's would not take the Lord's name in vain. They also would not use hate words. However, the use of street slang and swearing would be found as is the norm for the community/class they live in.

However, *most* Terrapyres speak "cleanly" and presentably and *no* profanity should be used in official fiction -- not even hell or damn.