Hi guys,
Just to keep it straightforward,
Can either Light or Shadow (or perhaps both) be wielded through sheer willpower(thought/Mental processing) without spiritualism/faith/religious aspects?
I am contemplating to create a character that sort of possess limited supernatural skills that require mediation without going OP. I am influenced by the Force/Jedi as also Psionics Mental power & the closest I can correlate it would be either Paladin or Priest.
I don’t want to break WoW’s lore or breach beyond it.
I believe sheer willpower is the key to successfully wielding shadow/void power, in order to avoid being overwhelmed by the chaotic forces(though many end up succumbing anyway).
The only requirement to wield the Light is that you have to believe that what you’re doing is right. It doesn’t necessarily require someone to be a part of a certain faith, although most who wield the Light follow some kind of religion.
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Sounds about right!
From what I’ve read in wowpedia, it somehow implies through either faith or willpower, yet I cannot help but wonder at the fact that Arthas lost his light power due to his faith waning away. Whether he was a religious crusader or I am not truly following.
I am very fascinated by the concept of light/shadow forces more than arcane since it requires incantation and scholarly mind, or Shaman in which you borrow power that can be stripped away.
Would it be a crime if I were to RP as an individual that wields either force (light/shadow) just through willpower/mental thought and not be bound by religious, incantations sorts? Just don’t want to break away from WoW’s universal lore
Should be fine–the only thing that’s important is that you believe that what you’re doing is right, and have the willpower to control the shadow. The only footnote I would add is that Light usage gets a bit dicey if you’re doing it on a void elf, but is still doable(although requiring a bit more legwork on the reasoning than other races, perhaps).
No, the only requirement it wield the Light is faith in its power. Right or wrong is not required, just a belief that the power will aide you. You can use it without worship, as long as you believe in your ability to be empowered by it. Shadow is very similar, though faith is the wrong word. More desire. A desire for shadow’s power and receptiveness to the darkness it brings.
Pretty much:
Light is a faith based power. Not religious faith, but a faith in its ability and ones’ own ability. You do not need to worship it or some other religion to use it, just believe that you can use it. “I CAN use the power of the Light!” To much Light is a bad thing, blind faith in it is a bad thing.
Shadow is a desire based power. No belief in any system, just a want to use it. No religion required. It is, depending on who you ask, more dangerous than the Light. “I WANT to wield the power of Shadow.” To much Shadow is a bad thing, wonton desire for it is a bad thing.
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This has always been my take on it as well. The first Ask the Cdev explains:
Without spoiling too much, we can tell you that wielding the Light is a matter of having willpower or faith in one’s own ability to do it. That’s why there are evil paladins (for example, the Scarlet Crusade and Arthas before he took up Frostmourne).
It has nothing to do with believing that one’s actions are good or justified, just in faith and willpower.
Seemingly, yes. One can use either power with sufficient willpower without faith. Such is how Benedictus used the Light even after losing faith and becoming a Twilight Cultist.
Increased use of and/or exposure to Shadow/void does seem to open up an individual (especially us mortals) to the, “whispers of the void,” and has caused many to go insane.
Just a little PSA for any interested in the darker magics.