A Voodoo Explanation... Plus One Screenie

[KeeperOfTheCode]

In the past few weeks, my research has led me far in wide in search of actual physical manifestations of the so-called 'spirits' which inhabit the Caribbean. As most of you probably are aware, the spirits travel over set 'roads' from island to island, with congregating points in between. Of course, this leaves ectoplasmic traces, from which energy can be drawn and used to change the fabric of reality. Voodoo practitioners aim to do just that, using that power to defeat enemies and the like.

The ability to draw on a foreign energy is present in all people, however, most are incapable of calling on that ability without something through which to channel it, much like a conduit. Voodoo dolls then, are used to alter reality. However, it is a very crude method, needing to connect directly to that which you plan to alter, before you draw the energy directly into the object of your focus.

Staffs, on the other hand, are different, as you can actually store the energy in it. Usually, the object in which it is stored is inorganic, whether it's a skull, or perhaps a jewel. Since it can be stored, it needn't be in direct link with the object which you wish to control and/or alter.

There are of course, a few very skilled voodoo practitioners who are capable of first focusing on an object, and then willing the ectoplasmic energy to flow into it, changing its very nature. These spells are, unfortunately, incredibly hard to work towards change and are therefore more often used for destructive purposes. Jolly Roger is capable of such power, but only due to the fact that he not only gained much of his afflicter's powers, but also, being undead, is attached directly to the power-lines running throughout the islands. Undead are sustained by the energies, and therefore, those among them who are extremely skilled in Voodoo have a nearly endless supply of energy.

On to Spirits. They come in many forms of course, but the one I'd like to address tonight is the 'ghost-light'.
Ghost-lights are in fact Spirits that produce a semi-physical form to observe goings-on in the physical world. Observational manifestations give off light, rather than heat or cold, or other more tangible substance. Below is a picture of a lesser ghost-light in the cold swamps of Cuba.

They are drawn here by the fact that Tia Dalma, a major Voodoo Practitioness, as we all know, lives here. They may be seen elsewhere, but they seem to especially like it here. If anyone else has seen a Voodoo/Spirit manifestation of any form, please post a picture of it, along with brief description, here so that they may be categorized in my files.

Thank You All,
Keeper

[muffin pirate]

Should this be in the glitch forum? Anyway, I like Keeper!

[djr_8fan]

Lol, I dont think this should be in the glitch forum. Can you not see the ripple in the water there? Besides, Captain Walter's ghost was seen here on Cuba. Many other ghosts have been seen too. Remember Constance and her husband. How bout Ol Sooty and the one responsible for Constance's husband's death? I was in an invasion on Tortuga when Constance was seeking our help. She was floating around as a light and healing pirates who were knockd out! When she woud arrive and leave for her visits or talks with us pirates, she was a blue orb. I have seen these spirit lights before. I dont think this is random.

[James Bladefury]

Thats not a ghost, its just a person. Look VERY close and you see a black buccaneer hat and a long coat. Then again, if you look at the water, you see if someone was standing there, giving off a water splash.

James

[muffin pirate]

Look like ghost form....

[titanic95594]

Originally Posted by James Bladefury

Thats not a ghost, its just a person. Look VERY close and you see a black buccaneer hat and a long coat. Then again, if you look at the water, you see if someone was standing there, giving off a water splash.

James

It does look like a potion being drink and using the invisible potion so who knows I will keep a eye out.

[KeeperOfTheCode]

Nobody knows how to take a joke anymore...

[Sven Osymthe]

I'll be sure to keep an eye out for any spirits

[djr_8fan]

Cant people add a lil mysterious post everyonce in a while?
I enjoyed it Keep, was fun while it lasted.

Side note: We should keep our eyes open for spirits in the game. Never know when Captain Walter will show up or someone else becomes a ghost.

[Bill Warvane]

I saw today over top the Black Pearl one of these spirits. It disappeared just as the Goliath started to sink. It was a blue spirit. Did it help us sink the Goliath? We only had 3 people on board, so it may be we had some ghostly help. What do you all think?
Tom Raidskull

[KeeperOfTheCode]

Not sure. Describe it a little better?

[Dog Firestack]

I do not know what has happened, but I have just seen this, I am currently running away while writing this to get away from this spirit, the spirits seem to be able to control fire. I have a picture below depicting what has happened.
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It seems these spirits are forming from human spirits. Could these be spirits Tia used as sacrifices or used to sacrifice for her? These spirits come in many forms, but some can control the elements. The one I have found can control the element of flames. It seems something else is coming, and something that is rising from Tia, and Cuba. Could it be the end of piracy as we know it? He seems to be glowing of some sort, but having a faint body. This is it for now, I must run.

Until next time,
Dog

[KeeperOfTheCode]

Faint body, human spirit, and a little more power over the physical elements than most lesser spirits... This is what would be classified as a 'wraith'.

(Anyone who wants to work on classifying these manifestations need merely PM me.)

[Roger Sharkshot]

Originally Posted by Dog Firestack

I do not know what has happened, but I have just seen this, I am currently running away while writing this to get away from this spirit, the spirits seem to be able to control fire. I have a picture below depicting what has happened.
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It seems these spirits are forming from human spirits. Could these be spirits Tia used as sacrifices or used to sacrifice for her? These spirits come in many forms, but some can control the elements. The one I have found can control the element of flames. It seems something else is coming, and something that is rising from Tia, and Cuba. Could it be the end of piracy as we know it? He seems to be glowing of some sort, but having a faint body. This is it for now, I must run.

Until next time,
Dog

that a dead aligator for which u used some sort of fire form of attack on were not stupid u know

i will replicate it

[Sven Osymthe]

Originally Posted by roger sharkshot lvl 40

that a dead aligator for which u used some sort of fire form of attack on were not stupid u know

Yeah.. but you are taking it too seriously. Obviously none of those are actually "spirits", people are just having fun.