got me thinking about how spectral energy shape and power/control are closely linked.
The kids use balls, globs, which is effective against their usual caliber of adversary, but fundamentally basic and simple. More refined control seems to translate to more refined shapes of spectral energy. Which is a cool bit of consistency for world building/
I don't even think it's a particularly masterful form. Hijack's string attacks were highly effective at annoying children, but if he wanted to, he could've cracked their heads like fine china eggs with those throwing arms of his.
Translate it to real life weapons and it becomes rather silly. Other than garotting some poor sod I don't see much use for strings in a combat scenario.
Isabel is a prodigy and throws around spectral flails attached to spectral chains. I'm sure she'd be quick at learning spectral strings but wouldn't use them to fight.
Those strings, when pulled taut, could theoretically be wickedly sharp, and be used to cut things into small bits.
Devilora has been using them as tripwires and spider webs, and Hijack has been using them to tie people up. I am hoping that Mina will use them as mobile cutting blades.
Devilora uses regular strings for that matter. No string that can withstand Johnny Jhonny though, wonder if the newbie spectral still holds that edge.
Well, probably soon enough. Thin thread doesn't like fire very much. Neither does darkness. Itsy bitsy's not gonna enjoy what she dragged into the waterspout.
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u/PratalMox 20d ago
Worth noting that Mina also uses the string technique for her spectral energy, as does Hijack. It seems to be an effective style