IT IS VERY REAL!! ALWAYS BE AWARE.

Otherwhise:

Stay aware, keep things you can use to defend yourself on your person (Keys between your fingers, peper spray, taser, etc)

Keep in mind what areas to aim for in a struggel

Always use your palm, elbow or tug your tumb in while striking to prevent injuring yourself.

Be carefull and try to go places in larger groups, preferably with several male friends.

Keep in contact with people and let them know about your where abouts so that not hearing from you in a while raises suspicion.

They like to aim for college students both because of the age group and because it’s more likely that you missing will be noticed late.

If you go out a lot or are searching for a new partner, stay aware. Don’t give your number out to strangers, go clubbing with bigger groups of friends and arrange that some of you stay sober that night, do not leave if you aren’t all together, watch your drinks, you can not trust a cute person you met at a club who brought you a drink, yes that also goes for other women. Do not leave with strangers, potential one night stands are not worth the risk. Do research on the clubs security beforehand, maybe go to the more expensive one with the better reputation, sure you might not be able to go as often but you will be going more save.

Same goes for bars.

All things considered you really want a new relationship try dating within your actual social circle. People your friends have known for a while or maybe long time friends themself. People who are registered at your university and you know have been leaving a social foot print are also more likely to trust. Always aim to go out with people you know others recognize and tell people when you plan to go on a date.

Priestess of Elune - 5 Headcanons

Priestesses often orient themselves relative to the nearest moonwell and provide directions in the same manner; the destruction of a moonwell not only affects a Priestess emotionally and spiritually but also changes their physical perception of an area. A Priestess’ sense of direction is the frequent target of druidic jokes.

Priestesses are advised to wear jewelry, not simply as personal adornments, but also as accessible offerings; it is not uncommon to see a Priestess unclasp a necklace, slip off a bracelet, or remove a pair of earrings and donate them to a cause or individual in the Goddess’ name.

Flowers constitute a key component in Kaldorei ceremonies and all Temples of Elune house elaborate and beautiful gardens. One such garden contains sacred, nocturnal flora rumored to bloom in spiritual duality—half beneath the full light of the White Lady and half beneath the shadow of Her eclipse.

Every Novice is selected by the Goddess and chosen to serve a particular calling. The discovery of a Priestess’ calling is part of their Rite of Passage within the Temple and much of the Sisterhood’s initial teachings involve learning to listen and interpret the Will of the Elune for exactly this purpose.

Part 1: Voodoo, E’ko and Juju, Mojo, and Fetishes*

Voodoo

“Once I have everything I need I will mix it all together and unleash the voodoo!” - Witch Doctor Jin'Zil

Voodoo, as a practice of magic, refers to the individualistic tradition of weaving supernatural power, alchemy, and spellcraft. However, Voodoo also encompasses a life-style and spiritual understanding that is not limited to the utilization of power. Voodoo practitioners, or Voodooists, obtain access to supernatural power through day-to-day worship, bargaining with loa, ancestors, spirits, etc., and by harvesting naturally occurring life-forces (see, E’ko and Juju). While Voodooists can use this raw power alone, they are masters at controlling, animating, and manipulating it through alchemical processes and spells which produce highly specialized, often dark, magics. Since alchemy and spellcraft require time and effort to prepare, Voodooists maintain a customized inventory of Mojo and Fetishes as premade components for their Voodoo and will often carry these items on their person. A Voodooist’s spellcraft (e.g. incantations, grimoires, etc.) is individualized and no scripture or standard of operation governs this subjective, perilous practice. The danger in Voodoo arises from the instability inherent in weaving and empowering volatile, often opposing, substances. And since these substances range from basic herbal ingredients to loa empowerment, the nature and potency of Voodoo magics vary drastically—even among spells designed for the same objective. Unfortunately, this precarious intricacy carries over to the process of neutralizing or disrupting Voodoo. For nullification to be effective, an individual must first understand the power invoked, spellcraft involved, and alchemical processes employed before beginning to unravel the magic—and affected targets rarely last the time it takes to understand the nature of the magic influencing them. In this regard, a Voodooist’s most effective opponent is another Voodooist. The extreme complexity and severity of consequence within Voodoo rightfully earns its infamy among the schools of magic.

Practitioners of Voodoo:

Witch Doctor (Example)

Voodooist (Example)

Shadow Hunter (Example)

Hexer (Example)

Fetish-Binder (Example)

E’ko and Juju

“Something bad in that juju…” – Chief Yip-Yip

E’ko refers to the innate life-force of all living creatures. This life-force carries a creature’s coveted characteristics; for example, Winterspring chimaera are naturally capable of wielding frost magic so absorbing their life-force can temporarily bestow this power. E’ko is typically captured through magic, often in the form of a charm or totem, which traps life-force within a part of the creature’s body (e.g. flesh, sweat, venom, saliva, etc.). These physical “vessels” holding the creature’s E’ko are called Juju and may be transported, sold, and/or stored. While E’ko is potent in its raw form by either releasing a Juju’s stored energy or ingesting a Juju, Voodooists have also been known to modify Juju into powerful Fetishes. In most cases, however, Juju is used as a potent ingredient in rituals and Mojo.

Notably, Juju—especially powerful blood Juju—is often misconstrued as being Voodoo itself or Mojo. This is because the life-force capturable in blood is the most potent E’ko and produces powerful Juju that rival Mojo and even advanced Voodoo rituals. The use of this E’ko is referred to as “Blood Magic” and is strictly forbidden in Zuldazar due to its sacrificial practices and infectious nature.

Mojo

“Finish mixin’ up dat mojo, we got ta get it to da Broken Shore!” - Ja'kala

Mojo is the crafted, often liquefied, product of empowered alchemical processes. Though it may appear in liquid form, Mojo does not behave as a natural liquid—it can be absorbed into metals, inhaled, and vary in texture (e.g. frothy, sticky; clumpy), odor, color, consistency, and density. Similarly, Mojo potency varies greatly and dilution is often necessary to offset stronger, less desired affects. Voodooists can both sense and extract Mojo applied to the surfaces of animate or inanimate objects. What separates Mojo from typical alchemical potions is the necessary infusion of supernatural power achieved through bargaining, blessings, or Juju. Voodooists will produce Mojo in advance as ready-made alchemical components for their Voodoo during combat and rituals. Once produced, Mojo is stored in vials or flasks which make them accessible to the crafter but also vulnerable to theft, prompting Voodooists to carry their rare or particularly powerful Mojo. Since Mojo can be produced from innumerable substances and infused with various sources of power, its purposes and uses are incalculable. Given the mystery shrouding Voodoo, Mojo is commonly misinterpreted as an individual’s charm or allure, or wrongly synonymized with an individual’s magical ability or Juju. Voodooists are either reluctant to correct these errors or apathetic to the misinterpretations of their craft.

Mojo may be:

Added to existing potions (Example)

Used to enchant armor (Example)

Used to affect others (Example)

Used to empower the wielder (Example)

Diluted with elemental fluids (Example)

Modified with additional ingredients (Example)

Ingested (Example)

Inhaled (Example)

Produced from loa Juju (Example)

Lethal if too much is consumed too quickly (Example)

Used to imbue a target (Example)

Fetish

“But you say the exile spoke of enchanted fetishes? This concerns me greatly.” - Fel'zerul

A Fetish is any object, crafted or otherwise, infused with supernatural power. A Fetish may be further enhanced through the application of Mojo or assimilation of Juju. Like Mojo, Voodooists will fashion and imbue Fetishes in advance of their actual utilization due to the time and effort required of their craft.

A Fetish can be sourced from countless materials and crafted into hand-held or worn objects:

Cloth (Example)

Crystals (Example)

Wood (Example) (Example)

Stone (Example) (Example)

Bones (Example)

Limbs (Example)

Metal (Example)

Attire (Example)

Weapons (Example)

Armor (Example)

A Fetish may be crafted to represent the source of its power, but not always.

loa (Example)

Animals (Example)

Ancestors (dolls) (Example)

Fetishes are capable of:

Exerting power and control over others (Example) (Example)

Enhancing the power of its wielder (Example) (Example) (Example)

Binding an animated power (Example) (Example)

Tethering a spirit (Example) (Example)

Providing containment for a reserve of power (Example)

Granting conditional power (Example) (Example)

Providing access to unique abilities (e.g. teleportation (Example) and (Example)

Boosting a desired attribute (e.g. luck, romance, evil warding, gambling, protection [Example and Example])

Inflicting a curse on an enemy (Example), building (Example), or territory (Example)

Methods historically used to destroy or nullify a Fetish’s power:

Removing it from a targeted location (Example)

Burning it (Example)

Reversing its power (Example)

*Disclaimer: This Compendium is simply an RP Resource for Atal’mwindaji and blends canon and headcanon to streamline Voodoo as presented in game; inferences arise from quests, in-game dialogue, and Blizzard’s original source for Voodoo—Louisiana Voodoo, Haitian Vodou, and West African Vodun.

External references for headcanons:

Haitian Vodou and voodoo: Imagined religion and popular culture, by A. McGee. Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses. 2012; 41(2): 231-56 (link).

Voodooism in Haiti, by B. Meyer (link)

Haitian Vodou, Wiki (link)

Zandalari Trolls - 5 Headcanons

Zandalar is a hot, humid region with its brutal desert and dense jungles reaching boiling degrees. The Zandalari trolls have adapted to this extreme heat by evolving thermal windows along their skin. These thermal windows appear as dark patches and beneath each lays a complex system of large blood vessels that draw warm blood from the body to rapidly cool. This important adaptation is common to indigenous species of Zandalar but has left visitors to Dazar’alor wondering why the trolls seem perfectly comfortable in the punishing temperatures.

It is no secret Zandalari culture holds tattoos in high regard. In fact, tattoo artistry is a well-respected, mystic, and lucrative profession with experts routinely sought for rituals, ceremonies, and rites of passage. An unexpected result of the Horde’s arrival has been the Nightborne’s effect on Dazar’alor’s tattoo artists, with many seeking out elven instruction to develop a hybrid style; and, not to mention, the hushed topic of Zandalari attraction for Nightborne body-markings.

Owing in part to their size but also to the demands of their biological adaptations, Zandalari trolls are voracious eaters with high metabolisms. While many trolls can fast effectively for several days after large meals, Zandalari fasting capabilities are drastically reduced making them quickly susceptible to muscle atrophy and fatigue. Conversely, healthy Zandalari are rumored to have the quickest regenerative capacity.

A Zandalari can decipher another troll’s position in society not only by their clothing but also by the cut used for the rare gems in their jewelry. The highest castes favor refined, geometric cuts which require advanced skill to achieve, while middle castes wear simple or natural cuts. The lowest castes are seldom seen wearing rare gems and the casteless almost never. 

Zymena the Stormbreaker, commission for @light-incarnated.

Pin up commission! I think this is the first zandalari I’ve drawn?

Av’ika, Telarak and little Zenzarak by the very wonderful @saltmatey!