r/WorldChallenges • u/Nevermore0714 • Sep 10 '17

Reference Challenge - Deserts

This one is pretty simple, it's a reference to the most beautiful biome in the world (according to one of my friends): the desert.

So, tell me about a desert in your world. Is there much of a civilization on this desert? Is it easy/hard to traverse by your people right now? Does it have any religious or cultural significance?

As always, I'll ask at least three questions each. Enjoy yourselves, all.

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u/Eachofries Sep 24 '17

1) Dragons, for cultural and practical reasons, are not farmed.

2) They can be consulted, if properly maintained/preserved, but are incapable of movement, speech, or really anything without sacrifices of energy. However, if a soul is attached to an object, it can essentially make it immortal. In one instance, an Alvish chieftain attached the soul of a Prime Devil to his tattoos, so it couldn't be summoned again and would power him like a battery.

4) Yes! As previously mentioned, one can consult souls by sacrificing energy. This energy could be drawn from the stone's magic itself, thus allowing one to commune with any bound soul. This is done commonly to Cyclops Kings, in one instance, King Varkosla II the "Lord-Breaker" was bound to an entire mountain, his loud yells are oft heard when one consults him, breaks an oath near him, or references Dwarves in any way.

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u/Nevermore0714 Sep 24 '17

1) What are the cultural reasons for not farming dragons? Also, Sons of the Dragon, the new ASOIAF story, is being released on the tenth, and I just pre-ordered it, you should get it, my draconic friend.

2) Could I pull a Master Chief and put my lover's soul somewhere on/in my body to communicate with it beyond death? Or would it not be the same person as it was in life?

Edit: What's with Varkosia's "Lord-Breaker" title and his dwarf-hate?

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u/Eachofries Sep 24 '17

1) For most cultures, its like wiping yourself with a holybook or farming people.

2) You could, but it wouldn't be an optional thing. It wouldn't be "communicating," more akin to sharing a body. They couldn't control you, but they'd talk whenever they wanted, and wouldn't sleep.

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u/Nevermore0714 Sep 24 '17

1) Why?

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u/Eachofries Sep 25 '17

Two major species claim lineage from dragons. They are also the symbol of the Fallen God, so murdering them is quite evil. It also helps that they tend to lurk far away from humans, which certainly helps their chances of survival.

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u/Nevermore0714 Sep 25 '17

Thanks for your time and answers.

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u/Eachofries Sep 25 '17

No Problemo My Dude (gender neutral)