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<blockquote data-quote="emeraldbeacon" data-source="post: 8380662" data-attributes="member: 7032019"><p>Thinking about my party's Warlock, with Avilonna (the Stormbringer Eagle) as a patron... I'm trying to think of themes for cryptic dream-visions I could impose upon the player. In the exceedingly brief time I've worked with them, I've still noticed that they have a tendency to only look at surface details of things, so I believe I can be pretty blatant, in terms of symbology, and it still might not get noticed, as long as the dreams remain in private chat. But some thoughts... I'd appreciate anything else people are willing to share.</p><p></p><p><strong>Eagles/Flying: </strong>Obviously, any symbology featuring an (avian) raptor can be relevant. It could be a literal bird, or an emblem on a flag or shield. It could be feathers, or talons. Being airborne could be another allegorical connection to their patron.</p><p></p><p><strong>Storms/Wind: </strong>As the Stormbringer, it makes sense that almost any imagery related to inclement weather would work. Lightning/thunder and wind are most obvious, but I think I can get away with some rain, snow, hail, or similar, as long as the water doesn't become the primary focus.</p><p></p><p><strong>Heartbeat: </strong>This is where I need to tread lightly. I think I could use anything rhythmic to homage Avilonna's status throughout the campaign. A steady drumbeat, hammers in a forge, armies marching, a synchronized dance, a horse's gait, a window shutter swinging free in the wind... but I need to avoid the actual idea of a HEARTBEAT, lest it become too obvious.</p><p></p><p><strong>Blood: </strong>Likewise, I think I can use imagery that evokes blood, as long as I use it sparingly. Literal blood from a wound, a figure wrapped in long strips of red linen, red wine spilling from a glass. Not much can evoke the image of blood without being literal, of course.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="emeraldbeacon, post: 8380662, member: 7032019"] Thinking about my party's Warlock, with Avilonna (the Stormbringer Eagle) as a patron... I'm trying to think of themes for cryptic dream-visions I could impose upon the player. In the exceedingly brief time I've worked with them, I've still noticed that they have a tendency to only look at surface details of things, so I believe I can be pretty blatant, in terms of symbology, and it still might not get noticed, as long as the dreams remain in private chat. But some thoughts... I'd appreciate anything else people are willing to share. [B]Eagles/Flying: [/B]Obviously, any symbology featuring an (avian) raptor can be relevant. It could be a literal bird, or an emblem on a flag or shield. It could be feathers, or talons. Being airborne could be another allegorical connection to their patron. [B]Storms/Wind: [/B]As the Stormbringer, it makes sense that almost any imagery related to inclement weather would work. Lightning/thunder and wind are most obvious, but I think I can get away with some rain, snow, hail, or similar, as long as the water doesn't become the primary focus. [B]Heartbeat: [/B]This is where I need to tread lightly. I think I could use anything rhythmic to homage Avilonna's status throughout the campaign. A steady drumbeat, hammers in a forge, armies marching, a synchronized dance, a horse's gait, a window shutter swinging free in the wind... but I need to avoid the actual idea of a HEARTBEAT, lest it become too obvious. [B]Blood: [/B]Likewise, I think I can use imagery that evokes blood, as long as I use it sparingly. Literal blood from a wound, a figure wrapped in long strips of red linen, red wine spilling from a glass. Not much can evoke the image of blood without being literal, of course. [/QUOTE]
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