When I go out hunting, I prefer to go out at night, so I can blend in to my surroundings better. I usually hunt in alleyways, the forest or in public parks. The last one in particular can be a little annoying because at that point, it’s about blending in. Sometimes it can be a little annoying to throw a spell at a foe, only to make it look like a stretch half way through the cast.
Another thing, I use bound weapons so I’ll be deep into a fight, only to notice someone looking at me like I’m crazy. So I’m left two choices: continue to look crazy or stop and risk the creature or spirit running away. The latter is the worst because that happened once to me.
Lastly is just making sure that the person doesn’t accidentally get hit by one of my spells. Some of my spells tend to have an explosive effect be it pyromancy, sorcery or incantations(lightning or light spells). I’m aware it’s spiritual, but I don’t want to run the risk of harming an innocent persons spirit. At this point, I’m not sure if I should make it more public info of what I do, maybe get a gig as an exorcist or something, or just keep it on the hush hush like it is now.
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IDK what ‘bound weapons’ are, can people see them? If so, maybe disguise them as exercise
equipment somehow? In nice weather maybe if you wore martial arts outfit, like maybe a black
Karate Gi? Then your gestures and fight can be explained by a Karate Kata? When I did Karate
I would practice in parks sometimes and know I looked weird, but could just say I was practicing
Martial Arts. Which is good to learn regardless. I took it thru the Park District and got rather good.
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No, the bound weapons are strictly spiritual so it’s invisible to the normal eye, as to not have people panic. I do carry a knife but I don’t use that for hunts, strictly self defense related.
I do know martial arts some tai chi, so I’ll do some arm movements or stretches to blend in public, when I sling spells. I could always go the “I’m just practicing” approach when asked.
Wearing black is a wardrobe staple of mine, since I just like the color lol. So it does make it easier to blend in. Nights are preferable since evil spirits tend to come out more. Daylight hunts are very rare.
Sounds like a difficult situation. Currently it seems the greatest risk is if one person continues to see you “acting weird” they may call the cops at some point for trespassing, suspicious behavior, etc. On the other hand, if you went public you may have to get a permit to legally work in certain spaces and I don’t know how difficult that would be in your city.
I worked as a medium for a time, but I only ever worked in places I had personal permission to go into - people’s homes, public businesses, etc. So I never had to get any permits.
I’m not sure I fully understand your practice either. The only “combat” scenarios I’ve been in are either dealing with unsavory practitioners and tormented souls - and in the latter case, my interest was only to help them pass over. As far as demons go, my interest was only ever on getting them out and protecting the space, the inhabitants, or myself…
Best of luck. 