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==Elven Funeral customs==

{{creative-work |type=essay|title='''Elven Mourning Customs: A Survey''' |author=Elaejia|author-displayed=[[Elaejia_(prime)|Elaejia Silithyr Loenthra]]}}
=Introduction and Literature Review=

In Eoantos of 5122, the Ilyan Syndicate hosted a pair of seminars on the funereal and mourning customs of the Elven houses as part of their [[Ilyan_Syndicate/Autumn_on_the_Mountain|Autumn on the Mountain]] convention, celebrating the opening of the Illithien Aerie. Brief overviews highlighting some of the notable traditions and customs of the five united House were researched and presented by [[Elaejia_(prime)|Elaejia]] and [[Aendir_(prime)|Aendir Silithyr Loenthra]], whose family's familiarity with mourning customs led them to lead this educational exchange.

With gracious thanks to the ladies [[Lylia_(prime)|Lylia Rashere Faendryl]] and [[Rohese_(prime)|Rohese Bayvel-Timbertree Illistim]], and Lord Regent Harlen Argeirres of Ta'Vaalor, most notes on those three Houses are not included in this text, but copies of their works may be found referenced here for the interested student:
*[[Dignity_in_Death:_Mourning_and_Funereal_Customs_of_the_Illistimi_(essay)|Dignity in Death: Mourning and Funereal Customs of the Illistimi]] by Lady Rohese Bayvel-Timbertree Illistim
*[[Customs_of_the_Elves_of_House_Vaalor#Death_and_Burial|Customs of the Elves of House Vaalor: Death and Burial]] by Lord Regent Harlen Argeirres Vaalor
*''Funereal Customs of House Faendryl - Not yet published'' by Lylia Rashere Faendryl

==Loenthra==
The traditions of the Loenthran elves naturally make art a focal point and a means by which loss is processed. Among their House patrons is Jastev, a shepherd of both visual art and veracity, and both domains incorporated into our mourning traditions by our veritifex, or truth-carvers. This profession combines that of the biographer, the investigator, and the artist.

Similar to our Illistimi cousins, there is a period of lying in state following the passing of a Loenthran, though it is generally brief, and followed shortly thereafter by a quiet and private interment in family mausoleums. It is during this period that the work of the veritifex begins - interviewing those close to the deceased, retracing their path through life and identifying the unifying melody to which the harmony of their life was set. Those belonging to the family of the deceased will wear a black band over their family crest throughout this period, a custom we share with our cousins in Ta'Vaalor.

This period of research may last months or even years, but finally it culminates in the crafting of a death mask. Once the mask is completed, it is then that the period of mourning ends and turns to a celebration of life. The mask is displayed for the duration of this celebration, whose length is usually determined by the renown of the deceased, until finally it takes its place within the crypt.

Much about the masks is variable, from the materials used, to the artistic style in which they are carved, which may both be influenced by the subject and the artist himself. Indeed, it is not unusual for a Loenthran to specify which veritifex he wishes to undertake his own memorial based on esteem for their style. However, it is considered the height of vulgarity for an individual to attempt to ply these artisans with regard to the resulting mask, as it is of course supposed to be a representation of the truth itself.

The work of the veritifex is generally commissioned by the family of the deceased, but may also be arranged in advance for oneself. The custom of having a funerary mask is so widespread that even those of meager means may save for years to ensure they will have one.

There are certain typical forms which are common to many masks, such as the presence of a tiered crest not unlike a headdress, carved in relief with frieze-like designs. Eyes may be represented closed, which is very common, or open, which is typically reserved for elves held in truly high esteem. Inlay and other adornments may also be present, and naturally all are selected carefully to convey some meaning.

==Ardenai==
A sense of duality pervades the outlook of those of the House founded by Sharyth Ardenai, who are well-known for their close connection to both spiritual and elemental forces. Light and dark, wild and tame, life and death - all of these opposing concepts are often cited in Ardenai thought and study.

Therefore it should be no surprise that this influence persists into their funeral and mourning customs. Their domain stretches over vast distances from rugged coastline to unforgiving steppes, and we will see the theme of duality repeat itself in several ways when it comes to their end of life rituals.

Along the coast, the binary of fire and water plays out with burials at sea, which are the most common tradition in those areas, wherein the deceased is into the waves in a scull or faering accompanied by numerous candles and torches, to be taken by either the sea, or the flame, or both. Slightly less commonly, instead of being sent to sea, a funeral pyre is constructed on the shore with channels drawing the sea toward its base. The pyres of highly esteemed individuals are set upon small but elaborate funeral barques, built especially for the service. The ignition of the fire is in most cases instigated by calling upon flame spirits, rather than with mundane tinder.

Away from the influence of the sea, the Ardenai of the inland areas see duality represented in the contrast of air and earth, or wind and stone. Cairns and crypts are used much more heavily, in particular due to the longer winters leaving the ground frozen and unwelcoming. The stone crypts or cairns are decorated with windchimes or windflutes, or strategically carved holes in the stone of the barrows to divert wind to fill them with the sounds of life beyond.

In both territories, the resting places of the deceased are often carved with invocations to the local spirits, particularly any who were seen as guardians or patrons to the family of the deceased. Traditions vary greatly from village to village, and even family to family, however the focus on duality is often prominent throughout.

Religious presence at the interment, if any is requested, usually takes the form of a priest or priestess in cosmopolitan areas, or a shaman in tune with the local spirits for the more rural and removed areas of Ardenai territory. Following the ceremony, it is typical for a feast of honor to be held, and here the work of the clan or family Weftmasters, the weavers of lore, is often put on display as a remembrance not only of the deceased, but of all those who have come before. These works, long elaborate tapestries, commemorate the accomplishments of the entire family, and are woven with the aid of magic, binding collective memories and lore directly into the fabric.

==Nalfein==
With some echoes of the practicality of the Vaalorians, but certainly not lacking in drama, the traditions of the House Nalfein are a study in contrasts. Their regard for the inevitability and sorrow of death is laced with a certain ruthlessness, and the traditions surrounding the dead closely depend on the status of the departed.

Those elves who forestall death longer than others are often venerated to a greater extent than those unwise enough to pass through the gates at a young age. A common euphemism for an honored elf who has passed in Ta'Nalfein is draekterai - one who embraced the dark. The latter have no polite appellation, and are indeed seldom referred to at all, if it can be helped.

For the draekterai , the funereal rites are often a grand affair, elaborate and elegant, and a celebration of all they have achieved. Those closest to them will also adopt the black band across their family crests, though this is for at least a year, unlike the thirty days of the Vaalorians.

For the less influential departed, the overall approach to their passing may be summed up as "the less said, the better," and their rites such as they are, are stark and even callous. While the loss of a young elf is always a shocking tragedy, most Nalfein are loathe to admit the implication of any weakness. For these elves, it is not uncommon for their remains to be committed to the sea by those closest to them, and memorial markers are reserved only for the rare Nalfein sentimental, or in cases where political involvement is suspected.

Unique to Ta'Nalfein are Remembrance Days, occasions on which families of draekterai gather for another celebration of their life and accomplishments, and to draw attention to the politics surrounding their demise. These are one part wake and one part performative mourning spectacle - indeed, it is not uncommon for families to secure the services of the Agate Kith, a society of professional mourners who stage elaborate shows.

==Addendum==
===The Pallid Breath of Ta'Illistim===
Also worthy of mention here is the tradition sometimes followed by those belonging to the Pallid Breath society, one of the collectives of mages that calls the territories of the House Illistim home. The Pallid Breath society is made up of mages fascinated with the great air elemental known as Celiel the watcher. In pursuit of closeness with her, and owing to the alpine surroundings of the Shining City, they have developed a rather singular ritual surrounding the deaths of their own, known as a sky burial - that is, preparing and leaving their remains in the highest peaks of the DragonSpine, to be consumed by the vultures and birds of the air.


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Elven Funeral customs

This is a creative work set in the world of Elanthia, attributed to its original author(s). It does not necessarily represent the official lore of GemStone IV.

Title: Elven Mourning Customs: A Survey

Author: Elaejia Silithyr Loenthra

Introduction and Literature Review

In Eoantos of 5122, the Ilyan Syndicate hosted a pair of seminars on the funereal and mourning customs of the Elven houses as part of their Autumn on the Mountain convention, celebrating the opening of the Illithien Aerie. Brief overviews highlighting some of the notable traditions and customs of the five united House were researched and presented by Elaejia and Aendir Silithyr Loenthra, whose family's familiarity with mourning customs led them to lead this educational exchange.

With gracious thanks to the ladies Lylia Rashere Faendryl and Rohese Bayvel-Timbertree Illistim, and Lord Regent Harlen Argeirres of Ta'Vaalor, most notes on those three Houses are not included in this text, but copies of their works may be found referenced here for the interested student:

Loenthra

The traditions of the Loenthran elves naturally make art a focal point and a means by which loss is processed. Among their House patrons is Jastev, a shepherd of both visual art and veracity, and both domains incorporated into our mourning traditions by our veritifex, or truth-carvers. This profession combines that of the biographer, the investigator, and the artist.

Similar to our Illistimi cousins, there is a period of lying in state following the passing of a Loenthran, though it is generally brief, and followed shortly thereafter by a quiet and private interment in family mausoleums. It is during this period that the work of the veritifex begins - interviewing those close to the deceased, retracing their path through life and identifying the unifying melody to which the harmony of their life was set. Those belonging to the family of the deceased will wear a black band over their family crest throughout this period, a custom we share with our cousins in Ta'Vaalor.

This period of research may last months or even years, but finally it culminates in the crafting of a death mask. Once the mask is completed, it is then that the period of mourning ends and turns to a celebration of life. The mask is displayed for the duration of this celebration, whose length is usually determined by the renown of the deceased, until finally it takes its place within the crypt.

Much about the masks is variable, from the materials used, to the artistic style in which they are carved, which may both be influenced by the subject and the artist himself. Indeed, it is not unusual for a Loenthran to specify which veritifex he wishes to undertake his own memorial based on esteem for their style. However, it is considered the height of vulgarity for an individual to attempt to ply these artisans with regard to the resulting mask, as it is of course supposed to be a representation of the truth itself.

The work of the veritifex is generally commissioned by the family of the deceased, but may also be arranged in advance for oneself. The custom of having a funerary mask is so widespread that even those of meager means may save for years to ensure they will have one.

There are certain typical forms which are common to many masks, such as the presence of a tiered crest not unlike a headdress, carved in relief with frieze-like designs. Eyes may be represented closed, which is very common, or open, which is typically reserved for elves held in truly high esteem. Inlay and other adornments may also be present, and naturally all are selected carefully to convey some meaning.

Ardenai

A sense of duality pervades the outlook of those of the House founded by Sharyth Ardenai, who are well-known for their close connection to both spiritual and elemental forces. Light and dark, wild and tame, life and death - all of these opposing concepts are often cited in Ardenai thought and study.

Therefore it should be no surprise that this influence persists into their funeral and mourning customs. Their domain stretches over vast distances from rugged coastline to unforgiving steppes, and we will see the theme of duality repeat itself in several ways when it comes to their end of life rituals.

Along the coast, the binary of fire and water plays out with burials at sea, which are the most common tradition in those areas, wherein the deceased is into the waves in a scull or faering accompanied by numerous candles and torches, to be taken by either the sea, or the flame, or both. Slightly less commonly, instead of being sent to sea, a funeral pyre is constructed on the shore with channels drawing the sea toward its base. The pyres of highly esteemed individuals are set upon small but elaborate funeral barques, built especially for the service. The ignition of the fire is in most cases instigated by calling upon flame spirits, rather than with mundane tinder.

Away from the influence of the sea, the Ardenai of the inland areas see duality represented in the contrast of air and earth, or wind and stone. Cairns and crypts are used much more heavily, in particular due to the longer winters leaving the ground frozen and unwelcoming. The stone crypts or cairns are decorated with windchimes or windflutes, or strategically carved holes in the stone of the barrows to divert wind to fill them with the sounds of life beyond.

In both territories, the resting places of the deceased are often carved with invocations to the local spirits, particularly any who were seen as guardians or patrons to the family of the deceased. Traditions vary greatly from village to village, and even family to family, however the focus on duality is often prominent throughout.

Religious presence at the interment, if any is requested, usually takes the form of a priest or priestess in cosmopolitan areas, or a shaman in tune with the local spirits for the more rural and removed areas of Ardenai territory. Following the ceremony, it is typical for a feast of honor to be held, and here the work of the clan or family Weftmasters, the weavers of lore, is often put on display as a remembrance not only of the deceased, but of all those who have come before. These works, long elaborate tapestries, commemorate the accomplishments of the entire family, and are woven with the aid of magic, binding collective memories and lore directly into the fabric.

Nalfein

With some echoes of the practicality of the Vaalorians, but certainly not lacking in drama, the traditions of the House Nalfein are a study in contrasts. Their regard for the inevitability and sorrow of death is laced with a certain ruthlessness, and the traditions surrounding the dead closely depend on the status of the departed.

Those elves who forestall death longer than others are often venerated to a greater extent than those unwise enough to pass through the gates at a young age. A common euphemism for an honored elf who has passed in Ta'Nalfein is draekterai - one who embraced the dark. The latter have no polite appellation, and are indeed seldom referred to at all, if it can be helped.

For the draekterai , the funereal rites are often a grand affair, elaborate and elegant, and a celebration of all they have achieved. Those closest to them will also adopt the black band across their family crests, though this is for at least a year, unlike the thirty days of the Vaalorians.

For the less influential departed, the overall approach to their passing may be summed up as "the less said, the better," and their rites such as they are, are stark and even callous. While the loss of a young elf is always a shocking tragedy, most Nalfein are loathe to admit the implication of any weakness. For these elves, it is not uncommon for their remains to be committed to the sea by those closest to them, and memorial markers are reserved only for the rare Nalfein sentimental, or in cases where political involvement is suspected.

Unique to Ta'Nalfein are Remembrance Days, occasions on which families of draekterai gather for another celebration of their life and accomplishments, and to draw attention to the politics surrounding their demise. These are one part wake and one part performative mourning spectacle - indeed, it is not uncommon for families to secure the services of the Agate Kith, a society of professional mourners who stage elaborate shows.

Addendum

The Pallid Breath of Ta'Illistim

Also worthy of mention here is the tradition sometimes followed by those belonging to the Pallid Breath society, one of the collectives of mages that calls the territories of the House Illistim home. The Pallid Breath society is made up of mages fascinated with the great air elemental known as Celiel the watcher. In pursuit of closeness with her, and owing to the alpine surroundings of the Shining City, they have developed a rather singular ritual surrounding the deaths of their own, known as a sky burial - that is, preparing and leaving their remains in the highest peaks of the DragonSpine, to be consumed by the vultures and birds of the air.



Ritual Dagger

Right hand Left hand
Dagger bloody (Y/N) Circle present (Y/N, Type) Position (Standing/Kneeling/Prone) Cut or Symbol (Y/N, Type) Mid Grip Low Grip Mid Grip Low Grip
PULL No No You hold your dagger out in front of you, and as you whisper quietly, you bring your dagger down to the ground, dragging it through the sand to create a large ritual circle. You drag your dagger through the sand, creating a large ritual circle. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
Yes No You hold your dagger out in front of you, and as you whisper quietly, fresh blood fairly streams down from the blade, resolving itself along the ground into a large ritual circle. You trace your dagger along the ground, drawing a large ritual circle.
No Yes, blood You drag your dagger along a large ritual circle drawn in fresh blood, tracing a series of symbols on the circle and simultaneously coating the blade with the fresh blood. n/a
No Yes, sand You trace your dagger along the path of a large ritual circle drawn in the sand in a series of symbols. You take slow, deliberate steps along the edge of a large ritual circle drawn in [fresh blood/the sand], slanting your dagger down and outward from you, as if driving unwanted influences away from the circle.
Yes Yes, blood You trace the tip of your dagger through a large ritual circle drawn in fresh blood, reinforcing its shape with the fresh blood on your dagger.
Yes Yes, sand You confidently move about the perimeter of a large ritual circle drawn in [fresh blood/the sand] and apply a light touch of blood from your dagger to it in order to to seal the circle.
PULL AT [person] No No Using your dagger, you drag your dagger (sic, typo, dagger is repeated needlessly) through the sand around [person], drawing a large ritual circle. You drag your dagger through the sand around [person], drawing a large ritual circle.
Yes No Using your dagger, you trace fresh blood along the ground around [person], drawing a large ritual circle. Using your dagger, you trace fresh blood along the ground around [person], drawing a large ritual circle.
POUR (ritual liquid flask) on dagger You carefully pour your [liquid] potion over one side of your dagger's blade, then turn it to similarly drench the other side. Some of the [liquid] seeps into the blade's surface. Same as mid-grip.
POUR (alcohol) on dagger You carefully pour your [drink] over one side of your dagger's blade, then turn it to similarly drench the other side, effectively sanitizing it. Same as mid-grip.
POINT dagger POINT dagger: Change cut category, not visible, see analyze. You crouch slightly, a comical grin fixed on your face as you murmur a quiet prayer to [Arkati] while mock-drawing your dagger across your neck. You then pretend to gag and choke on your own blood. Change cut choice in category, not visible, see analyze. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
POINT dagger Yes Standing You circle around in a predatory manner, brandishing your dagger threateningly. You crouch slightly, a cold smile fixed on your face as you murmur a quiet prayer to [Arkati] while mock-drawing your dagger across your neck. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
Yes Kneeling/Prone You eye your surroundings casually and flash your dagger, clearly not intending any menace with it. You make no secret of your amusement while making stabbing motions with your dagger.
POINT dagger at [self/person] Yes Standing You circle around [the area/[target] in a predatory manner, brandishing your dagger threateningly. You crouch slightly, a cold smile fixed on your face as you murmur a quiet prayer to [person] while mock-drawing your dagger across your neck, clearly threatening [anyone who dares look at you/[person].
Yes Kneeling/Prone Same as pointing with no target.
No As you chant a quiet intonation, you use your dagger to trace a [symbol] on [your/[person's] [set location], just lightly enough to avoid breaking the skin.
Yes Kneeling/Prone You eye [the area/[target] suspiciously and flash your knife at it with menacing intent.
POINT dagger at [object] No You subtly point your dagger at [object] and hiss out a low, incoherent series of sounds.
Yes You make no secret of your amusement while making stabbing motions at [object].
POINT dagger at [self/joined person] Create temporary scarring, Tier 2.
WAVE dagger No Chanting in a low voice to [Arkati], you wave your dagger in each of the cardinal directions, weaving the blade in simple, ritualistic fashion as you progress through each one. You throw your arms to the sky and whisper a prayer to [Arkati]. Then with careful precision, you effortlessly wave your dagger in a pattern consisting of a [symbol]. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
Yes No, symbol Chanting in a low voice to [Arkati], you wave your dagger in each of the cardinal directions, flinging droplets of fresh blood outward from the blade as you progress through each one. Chanting fervently to [Arkati], you weave your dagger through the air, drawing a [symbol]. Blood seeps out of the tip of the blade as you paint the pattern, which remains suspended in mid-air.
Yes Yes, symbol You call out to [Arkati] as you trace the tip of your dagger's blade over a [symbol] of blood suspended mid-air, further defining the pattern, which glows briefly from the infusion of blood.
WAVE dagger at [self] No Uttering a zealous prayer to [Arkati], you wave your dagger in a complex manner, then hold it out in front of you. You run your hand down the flat of the blade and out beyond it, fingers splayed wide. As you chant zealously to [Arkati], you weave your dagger in a circle around yourself in a [symbol].
WAVE dagger at [person] No Uttering a zealous prayer to [Arkati], you circle around [person], weaving your dagger in an intricate pattern around [him/her]. As you chant zealously to [Arkati], you weave your dagger around [person], drawing an invisible pattern of a [symbol] in the air.
Yes Uttering a zealous prayer to [Arkati], you weave dagger in a complex manner around [target], then hold it [over target, approx], allowing droplets of fresh blood to [drip on target, approx]. As you chant fervently to [Arkati] and weave your dagger in a circle around [yourself/person], the fresh blood on its blade boils, bubbling rapidly for a moment.
WAVE dagger at [object] No You point your dagger at a [object] and weave the blade in an intricate pattern through the air.
CLENCH / ATTEND Not visible, see analyze.
NUDGE No With your dagger held high, you throw your head back, arching your body slightly, as you release a heathen scream. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
Yes You hold your dagger out in front of you and bow in a reverent manner, then carefully set it down upon the ground. / As you rise to your feet, you press your palms together in a prayer-like gesture. You separate your hands and spread them, palm-up, out in front of you as you invoke a curse from [Arkati]. / Returning to your original position, you retrieve your dagger. Same as mid-grip, except a BLESSING instead of CURSE is invoked.
NUDGE dagger at [self] No No With careful precision, you use your dagger to slice a long, deep line across your left palm. Blood immediately pools along the surface of the cut. / You wipe the blade clean. You kneel and bow your head over your dagger. You close your eyes and remain still for a moment before returning to your previous position.
No Yes You run your dagger down the middle of the cut on your left palm, further slicing into the existing wound. Blood coats the blade and runs down your hand and fingers. You kneel and bow your head over your dagger, pressing the hilt into your cut. Pain spikes through you as you close your eyes and remain still for a moment before returning to your previous position.
Yes No Slashing your dagger toward the sky, fresh blood dripping from the blade, your voice takes on a syrupy sweet quality as you invoke a curse for your own purposes from [Arkati]. Same as mid-grip, except a "blessing" instead of a "curse" is invoked.
NUDGE dagger at [joined person] No No You press the edge of your dagger's blade against [person's] left palm, indicating that you'd like to cut it. [person] will need to approve what you intend. / With careful precision, you use your dagger to slice a long, deep line across [person's] left palm. Blood immediately pools along the surface of the cut. / You wipe the blade clean.
No Yes You run the flat of your dagger's blade along the open cut on [person's] right palm, coating it in [his/her] blood. Same as mid-grip.
No Yes (both parties) Briefly setting your dagger (sic, typo, should be "on the ground"), you grasp [person's] right hand in your own. You press your palms together, the blood from [his/her] cut and your cut mingling together until you release [him/her]. Same as mid-grip, except the wounds are healed as indicated by the following added sentence: / As you lift your hand away, the two wounds heal of their own accord.
Yes Slashing your dagger toward [target], fresh blood dripping from the blade, your voice takes on a hoarse quality as you request a curse for [him/her] from [Arkati]. Same as mid-grip, except a "blessing" instead of a "curse" is invoked.
TURN No You turn your dagger toward your heart and bow your head, eyes cast downward. Adeptly handling your dagger, you focus your thoughts as you violently flick your wrist outward, leveling the point of the blade away from you.
Yes Focusing your thoughts, you place your dagger (sic, typo, is always just "dagger" but should be the actual noun) on the ground and, with a quick motion, set it to spinning. It rotates quickly, then suddenly stops, the tip of the blade pointing in a [random] direction. Adeptly handling your dagger, you violently flick your wrist outward and turn it in a slight arc, sending droplets of fresh blood splattering all over the ground.
TURN dagger at [self] No You turn your dagger toward your heart and press it against your chest, then bow your head, eyes cast downward. You draw the flat side of the blade of your dagger across your lips, whispering to it before flinging your hand up toward the air and releasing your thoughts to [Arkati].
Yes You turn your dagger's blade so that the tip rests against your finger. Focusing your thoughts on your intent, you lightly push down, carefully slicing into the flesh and drawing forth a thin thread of blood. Adeptly handling your dagger, you turn the blade toward yourself, then violently flick your wrist in a range of motion, the ritualized gestures sending droplets of blood splattering all over you.
TURN dagger at [object] Yes You turn your dagger's blade so that the tip rests against your finger. Focusing your thoughts on your intent, you lightly push down, carefully slicing into the flesh and drawing forth a thin thread of blood. You press your finger against a [object].
TURN dagger at [person] No You turn your dagger toward [person]'s heart and bow your head, eyes cast downward. Adeptly handling dagger, you violently flick your wrist several times, then you level the blade in [person'] direction.
Yes Adeptly handling your dagger, you violently flick your wrist several times, the ritualized gestures sending droplets of fresh blood splattering all over [person].
TURN dagger at [joined person] Yes You turn your vultite butcher dagger's blade so that the tip rests against [person's] finger. Focusing your thoughts on your intent, you lightly push down, carefully slicing into [his/her] flesh and drawing forth a thin thread of blood.
CLEAN No You tap a finger against the blade of your dagger. [or] You run a finger along the edge of your dagger's blade. Same as mid-grip
Yes You raise your dagger to your lips and whisper a soft phrase to it. As you move it out in front of you, the blood lifts up away from it in a steady stream and dissipates. You wipe your dagger against [worn item], cleaning the blade off. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed. Spitting some saliva into your hand, you scrub at your dagger until it is shiny clean.
CLEAN dagger with [self] No You tap a finger against the blade of your dagger, tuning out the world as you contemplate various schemes and dreams that flit through your mind. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed.
Yes Raising your dagger toward your face, you languorously lick the blood from the blade until it is shiny clean. You run the backside of your palm along the dagger's blade, wiping it clean.
CLEAN dagger with [object] No You tap a finger against the blade of your dagger as you contemplate [object]. Same as mid-grip
Yes You wipe your dagger's blade against your [object] in a poor attempt to clean it off.
CLEAN dagger with [person] No You tap a finger against the blade of your dagger, quietly smiling at [person] as you contemplate what you'd like to do to [him/her] with it.
Yes Raising your dagger toward your face as you stare at [target], you languorously lick the blood from the blade until it is shiny clean. Glancing over at [person], you run the backside of your palm along the dagger, wiping it clean. Then you wipe your palm across [his/her] cheek. Same as right hand, with affected hand reversed. Grinning companionably, you lean toward [person] and, using [his/her] [worn object], wipe your dagger's blade clean.
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