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That's... actually quite close to what I had in mind.
Actually, my people possess a similar power: We can channel the life energy known as quintessence, essentially what you would consider a soul. Most commonly, we would use it to heal and revive people, restoring their depleted quintessence and thus rejuvenating them. But there were other ways to use it, such as through empathic speech — much like the melding of essence you mentioned...
And at more advanced levels... my father was able to create incredible weapons. Living robotic lions, capable of moving and thinking on their own. They were far more advanced and powerful than the pilot would have been able to manage through direct orders, but by forming a bond with their lion, the pilot only had to steer and direct its attacks.
... so... essentially, I was thinking that hypnosis might work the same way. Rather than attempting to subjugate, I should be attempting to bond.
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That's... actually quite close to what I had in mind.
Actually, my people possess a similar power: We can channel the life energy known as quintessence, essentially what you would consider a soul. Most commonly, we would use it to heal and revive people, restoring their depleted quintessence and thus rejuvenating them. But there were other ways to use it, such as through empathic speech — much like the melding of essence you mentioned...
And at more advanced levels... my father was able to create incredible weapons. Living robotic lions, capable of moving and thinking on their own. They were far more advanced and powerful than the pilot would have been able to manage through direct orders, but by forming a bond with their lion, the pilot only had to steer and direct its attacks.
... so... essentially, I was thinking that hypnosis might work the same way. Rather than attempting to subjugate, I should be attempting to bond.