Sunday, May 13, 2012

Distinguishing Characteristics of the Demigod

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1. Walks an inch off the ground
2. Surrounded by scintillant halo effect
3. Reflection (in mirror, pool etc.) reveals only the divine portion
4. Eyes fluctuate in appearance: human, reptilian, multifaceted bug eyes, etc.
5. Turf smolders slightly under feet
6. Attracts swarms of insects, birds, assorted fauna
7. Voice has peculiar quality of subtle auto-tune effect
8. Sketchy movement, as if on film with random frames edited out
9. Exhales smoke
10. Appearances generally accompanied by thunderclap/atmospheric effect
11. Hair waves about as if tossed by wind, omnipresent glamour lighting
12. Open disdain for mortal inferiors

4 comments:

  1. Oooh, I rather enjoy this list. =3

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  2. Number eight brought back memories of The Ring.

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  3. Candice Rigby: thanks!
    Dr. Vulmea: just the spooky effect I was thinking of.

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  4. I'm sorry, ALL my characters -- even the hapless ones -- have trait #12. (spoken with nose in the air)

    ;)

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