Spirit Rebirth Lore

This prompt delves into the heart of your character's journey, exploring their experiences with transformation, whether it be witnessing the rebirth of another or undergoing it themselves. For some, it may be a familiar process, a cycle of evolution and renewal. For others, it might be a single, awe-inspiring event forever etched in their memory. Consider:

• Has your character ever witnessed a rebirth? Have they seen a Kiji or Tally undergo a profound rebirth, emerging as something entirely new and different?
• Has your character experienced rebirth themself? Have they undergone a significant personal evolution, changing their physical form, abilities, or even their core identity?
• If your character has been rebirthed, how many times has it occurred? Was each rebirth the same, or did they experience different changes with each transformation?
• How has this experience impacted your character's view of the world? Do they see change as a natural part of the cycle, or do they fear the unknown that each rebirth brings?
• Does your character embrace the potential of rebirth, or do they cling to the familiar? How does this outlook influence their interactions with others?

Potential prompts to use for inspiration:

For Characters Who Have Rebirthed:

1. The Molting Shell: Your character remembers the first time they shed their old form, the agonizing transformation that birthed a new version of themself. What did they lose in the process? What did they gain? How does your character view their past selves, and does their memory influence their present decisions?
2. The Evolving Dance: Rebirth is not a destination for your character, but a continuous dance. Each transformation brings new challenges and opportunities. How does your character prepare for the unknown aspects of their next evolution? Do they embrace the change, or resist the inevitable shedding of their current form?

For Characters Who Have Witnessed a Rebirth:

1. The Witness: Your character witnessed a Kiji or Tally undergo a breathtaking transformation. From chrysalis to majestic butterfly, or from warrior to wise elder, this rebirth left an indelible mark on your character's soul. What did they learn from this experience about the nature of change and the potential for growth? How has it shaped their understanding of their own potential?
2. The Eternal Cycle: Your character has witnessed countless rebirths, a seemingly endless dance of transformation. This constant change has instilled in them a deep sense of the impermanence of things. How has this perspective impacted their approach to life and their relationships with others? Do they find comfort in the cycle, or does it leave them feeling disconnected and numb?

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:

Echoes of Ancestry: Tap into the power of the past! Earn the Ancestral Infusion skill, extracting and weaving ancestral energies into your rebirthing process, granting your character access to the traits of their forebears.
Evolution's Embrace: Guide the metamorphosis! Earn the Guided Evolution skill, influencing the evolution of your own body, guarenteeing any changes to your character's traits are a higher rarity.
Tales of the Past: Let the past guide your future! Earn the Transcendent Summoning skill, which allows traits, markings, and boosts that have been removed or replaced on your character from the point of gaining this skill on to have a chance of still appearing in summons.