Spirit Death Lore

This prompt delves into the depths of your character's experiences, exploring their encounters with the ultimate fragility of life, whether it be their own or that of others. For Kiji and Tallies, the question becomes one of countless journeys through the vale of death, or a life nearly untouched by its icy embrace. This journey invites them to reflect on the impact these experiences have had on their life. Consider:

• Has your character ever faced death? Whether through accident or combat, has your character crossed the threshold and tasted the bitter sting of oblivion, even if only briefly?
• If your character has died, how many times? For Kiji and Tallies, the number of deaths may be a significant factor in shaping their perspective.
• Has your character witnessed the death of another? A friend, loved one, or even a stranger, has your character been present at the moment another being's life extinguished?
• How has this/these experience(s) shaped their outlook on life? Do they view it with a newfound appreciation? Do they approach danger with reckless abandon or careful caution?

Potential prompts to use for inspiration:

For Characters Who Have Died:

1. The Fading Echo: Your character remembers the first time. The cold, crushing weight of oblivion, then a gasp, a spark reignited. How has this experience changed their relationship with life? Do they take more risks, cherishing each moment, or do they fear that finality might truly claim them one day?
2. The Scar's Return: Each death leaves a mark, a memory of the void. Perhaps a recurring dream, a phantom pain, or a chilling detachment. How do these scars manifest in your character's daily life? Do they seek to understand them, or bury them deep within?

For Characters Who Have Witnessed Death:

1. The Haunting Image: A single image, forever burned into your character's memory. The lifeless eyes of a friend or stranger, the chilling silence after a brutal battle. How has witnessing this death shaped their actions? Do they fight to protect others with a ferocious resolve, or does it fuel a deep-seated fear of loss?
2. The Unfinished Symphony: The world falls silent, a life cut short mid-stride. Your character witnessed the death of someone brimming with potential, a dream unfulfilled, a song left unsung. Does this ignite a passion within them to carry on the legacy of the deceased, or does it fuel a profound sense of helplessness in the face of fate?

Rules: The art/lit must be true to lore for all characters in the piece, including background characters. True to lore means not only keeping them in character, but keeping accurate to the world and species in the world. Spinoffs and AUs are not allowed to be submitted here. There is no limit to the number of characters submitted per piece or pieces submitted for lore per week.

Requirements: Art submissions must include an intermediate background, and either be in color (Shading not required) or shaded monochrome. Art must be accompanied by at least 200 word literature and all characters must be over 50%. Literature only must be at least 1000 words, and all literatures must show enough detail in the writing about the scene.

Rewards: For completing this prompt, you have a choice to make between three skills:

Nurturing Touch: Mend wounds with gentle warmth! Earn the Gentle Restoration skill which increases the potency of your healing abilities, restoring your allies' health and vitality more effectively.
Rekindled Spirit: Embrace the second chance! Earn the Resurgent Will skill, gaining a temporary boost to stats after recovering from near-death experiences.
Unflinching Resolve: Face danger head-on! Earn the Steadfast Courage skill, gaining temporary resistance to fear and intimidation, preventing flinching.