Whispering - The gift from Mother Goddess
What is Whispering..
Whispering is the ability to speak telepathically (mind to mind) with animals. The more powerful your Talent is, the better you can speak with them. Sages travel Ostensia offering help to anyone who needs it, they are like the wise women/men of the world.What is a familiar..
A familiar is an animal within the Whisperer's group or species that he/she has bonded with. Once your Whisperer meets his/her bonded they imprint It is like finding the other part of your soul, they don't even think about separating after that. Rarely are secrets kept between familiar and Whisperer. There is no stronger bond, even those between mother and child, wife and husband.Rules and notes on Whispering
** There are items that you can buy with points that will allow you to bend these rules temporarily. But as a whole, these need to be followed.1. Must follow the guidelines of your Degree.
2. Only Sages can whisper all species of animals.
3. You can not be null of Talent.
4. There is no "between" degrees, nor can you learn to be a higher one.
5. You can't Whisper with other humans/elves.
6. You can not hear other Whisperers Whispering or Whisper to others familiars/bonded.
7. Your familiar must be an animal. Not a fantasy creature or a dinosaur.
Prieta's Notes
Talent is passed on genetically through both the mother and the father's side. The higher the degree of Talent in the parents, the higher the chance their children will be born with stronger Talent. This is not always the case though. The child could be born a lesser Degree because of a "weaker" link in the family line, or a higher degree child because of a "strong" grandparent.
It has also been discovered the more children a mother bares and a father sires the less the Talent is in the children. The first born may be a first degree, and the third child a second.
It has also been discovered the more children a mother bares and a father sires the less the Talent is in the children. The first born may be a first degree, and the third child a second.
The class of Talent appears to be genetic as well. The children usually take after their mother and father, or immediate grandparents. In rare cases a child will be born that is the Talent class of a great grandparent, or even an aunt.
As such was a case when a child was born and his Talent class was Canidae. Neither his mother, father, or their grandparents were Canidae Whisperers. However, they found out later that the grandmother's sister was Canidae.
Living around a certain group of animals does not seem to effect the Talent class at all.
As such was a case when a child was born and his Talent class was Canidae. Neither his mother, father, or their grandparents were Canidae Whisperers. However, they found out later that the grandmother's sister was Canidae.
Living around a certain group of animals does not seem to effect the Talent class at all.
A animal's life span is synced with their Whisperer's upon forming a bond. Should the Whisperer die their familiar will too. However, should the familiar die, the Whisperer will not. Time will be needed to heal mentally after the death of a familiar before he/she can rebond.
Injuries are mirrored between Whisperer and familiar, in a sense. There have been reports of 'phantom pains' suffered by Whisperer and familiar alike when either bonded is injured. A familiar's broken leg evokes a phantom leg pain in the Whisperer.
Injuries are mirrored between Whisperer and familiar, in a sense. There have been reports of 'phantom pains' suffered by Whisperer and familiar alike when either bonded is injured. A familiar's broken leg evokes a phantom leg pain in the Whisperer.
Unbonded animals are wild and thus have the instincts of a wild animal. Bonded familiars grow more tame the longer they have been bonded. Whispering to your own familiar comes naturally, whereas whispering to a wild animal takes concentration and harder to convey messages as the wild animal may not understand what you mean.
Bonding can happen at any stage in life. Bonding can be described as finding the other half of your soul. Though you may be around your Talent class of animals there is a chance you won't bond with any of them.
For those who grow up near wildlife it seems to occur sooner. City folk who rarely travel are less likely to bond at an earlier age.
When bonding earlier in life the bond is stronger, naturally, as it has had more time to grow. However, bonding as an adult seems to civilize and tame familiars almost immediately. The theory is that the more experience at life the Whisperer has effects the familiar upon bonding.
For those who grow up near wildlife it seems to occur sooner. City folk who rarely travel are less likely to bond at an earlier age.
When bonding earlier in life the bond is stronger, naturally, as it has had more time to grow. However, bonding as an adult seems to civilize and tame familiars almost immediately. The theory is that the more experience at life the Whisperer has effects the familiar upon bonding.
Degrees of Talent..
How powerful ones Talent is is marked by Degrees.Whispering Sage:
Highest degree of Whisperers. Sages are granted a longer life span upon receiving their powers and can live to be 200 years old (Elves closer to 500). When a Sage is nearing the end of their life, they select an apprentice and give all their Talent to him/her using a skill only they know.Communication:
Talent Class: All types of animalsBonding: Sages bond with one familiar and their bond is unshakable. If either's health declines, the other matches it. Though Sages will not die if their bonded one does, their health will plunge.
Whisper with: Words, emotions, pictures, and colors.
Distance: Sustain the link to their familiar over any distance (though the link will weaken, it never breaks).
Powers: Sages are the only ones who can use their Talent for things other than Whispering. These "other things" include the ability to connect (not bond) with an animal, one at a time, and use their senses (ex. Night vision, keen hearing, etc.) The most accomplished Sages can also shape shift into their familiars form.
First Degree:
Communication:Talent Class: Animal Order (IE Carnivora}Bonding: They bond with one animal that is within their Talent Order. They suffer from mental instability and physical illness when apart for long periods.
Whisper with: Words, emotions, pictures, and colors.
Distance: Sustain the link to their familiar for 50 miles.
Second Degree:
Communication:Talent Class: Animal Family (IE Canidae}Bonding: They bond with one animal that is within their Talent Family, and suffer depression and physical fatigue when apart.
Whisper with: Emotions, pictures, and colors.
Distance: Sustain the link to their familiar for 30 miles.
Third Degree:
Communication:Talent Class: Animal Family (IE Canidae}
Whisper with: Pictures and colors.
Distance: Sustain the link to their familiar for 10 miles.
Bonding: They can semi-bond with up to 3 animals, meaning they have a telepathic connection with all three. The familiar(s) are much like special pets who travel with them. They suffer from mild depression when apart.
Fourth Degree:
Communication:Talent Class: Animal Species (IE Wolf, Fox}Bonding: They do not bond with any animal. They get the general idea of the animal's emotions but no bond is formed. This is the closest to no Whispering Talent you can get. They can have regular pets and such but don't suffer when apart from them (aside from regular emotions).
Whisper with: Insight; they have this feeling when they are happy, sad, hurt, etc.
Distance: Sustain the link to their familiar for 50 miles.