#Augmented Wind Resistance

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D&D Homebrew | Monk: Way of the Vessel

Monastic Tradition - Way of the Vessel

Monks who walk the path of the Vessel toe the line between the living and the dead. They enhance their abilities by opening their bodies to those in a world beyond ours. Some may choose to channel their ancestors for aid, while others call upon the dark powers of demons to possess them in return for great strength.

Inhabitance

At 3rd level, you have learned how to channel spirits through your body in order to strengthen yourself.

As a Bonus Action, you may expend 1 Ki point to channel one of the Spirits below. You retain the benefits of your channeled Spirit for 10 minutes, until you dismiss it (no action required), or until you are incapacitated or die.

Fleeting Spirit. Ethereal ribbons enhance your mobility. Your Unarmored Movement bonus is doubled, and you can move through other creatures as if they were difficult terrain.

Ravenous Spirit. Infernal energy shrouds your hands or weapon. Once per turn, if you make an attack roll against a creature and miss, you may make one additional attack against the same creature.

Warding Spirit. Spectral shields guard your body. At the end of each turn, you gain resistance to all damage. These resistances last until the start of your next turn, or until the next time you take damage.

Rapid Channeling

At 6th level, you are able to further open your body, allowing a greater degree of control over the spirits that inhabit you. While under the effects of Inhabitance, you may change your channeled Spirit at the start of your turn.

Spiritual Guide

Also at 6th level, you learn to passively channel spirits to retain some of their knowledge. Whenever you make a skill check, you may roll a Martial Arts die and add the result to the skill check. You can do this after seeing the initial roll but before any of the roll’s effects occur.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. While you have no uses available, you can spend 1 Ki point to use this feature again.

Soul Augment

At 11th level, you have forged a deeper connection to the spirits you channel, granting each of them additional effects:

Fleeting Spirit. When you use your Step of the Wind, you may use your walking speed to teleport rather than walk. You may teleport this way any number of times on your turn, provided you have remaining movement to expend.

Ravenous Spirit. When you use your Flurry of Blows, any creature that you hit with an attack granted by the feature can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn.

Warding Spirit. When you use your Patient Defense, you also gain advantage on all saving throws you make until the start of your next turn, or until the next time you take damage.

Spirit Siphon

At 17th level, you've learned to briefly eject a creature's spirit from its body and channel some of its essence into yourself. On your turn, when a creature fails the saving throw against your Stunning Strike, you may spend 4 additional Ki points to eject its spirit and absorb a portion of its power. If you do so, you regain 5d10 Hit Points, and you may take an additional Bonus Action before the end of your current turn.

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My dnd night got ruined and I need some kind of creative outlet so here I am

So I heard this character idea of a wizard from the past being put in stasis to help avert a future apocalypse. And then waking up to find the disaster was averted ages ago without you

Magic has gotten advanced and all the new magic is strange and unfamiliar

My character ideas were some homebrew clases I worked on for a long time, weaveknight (arcane halfcaster) and vessel (monster host)

The sort of core idea is that magic back in th bronze age was different, more raw and primal, spells were sophisticated, unique, and rare and the display of true mastery. Spells didn't go past level 4, so the modern age of magic is horrifying with 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9TH level spells

The build is 7 levels of weaveknight for a bunch of spellblade gish type of fanfare, summong weapons, full contact war magic, etc. The subclass is Catalyst, which is all about the elements. On an attack, doing extra elemental damage, swapping out elemental cantrips and elemental resistances, ignoring resistance and treating immunity as resistance, etc.

With the sort of idea there being back in ye old times magic was a lot closer to avatar element bending and shamanism, conjuring up forces of reality to do your will

But also magic had intense rituals, permanent ways the magic users of old augmented themselves, and that is where vessel comes in

For Vessel, sticking to the elements, and going Elder Dragon for a huge breath weapon flavored as open palm striking the air and unleashing elemental destruction. Catalyst subclass changes damage types, so it would be cool to shake up these damage types here too. Plus a flying speed! Like imagine hearing mages these days cast a fly spell instead of binding the wind to your will, what a bunch of dweebs

Other big part is Unarmored Defense, the idea of some Rite of Iron Skin that turns away weapons

Last big piece there is not dying from old age and can not be aged with magic, this guy was in stasis for millenia

Some more fun homebrew is permanent metamagic with debuffs attached, really say that messy old magic unique spellcraft. Theres a reason spella get named after certain inventors, everyone elses was weird and special and/or kinda sucked, so standardized spells is foreign to this guy

Also this one ability that is counterspell but by smacking them with your weapon is a fun sort of "wizards of this age are so fragile and slow" bit

Thaaaat's the build idea! Character wise I think they feel intensely betrayed, they were told to someday aid in stopping a dark lord only to find that was done centuries ago without them. This character is grieving a world that is gone. This guy is speaking in broken Old Common trying to get caught up with the modern age

I think their main goal would be preservation of the past and the presistent fear that the evil they were sent to stop was not truly defeated

We can't repeat the past but ancient evils still lurk, like that's fuuuun

Anyways the core character concept is the joke of Think Tank cause smart and sturdy <3

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working on a rain world au this is my favorite child (he is from a local group neighboring the main game one) HD's structure functioned as a prison rather than a city, it is absolutely covered in miros birds and there are at least three overseers watching you at all times no matter where you are. this is Hostile Delusions and his little "sibling" Augmented Wind Resistance

Wind has prosthetics because their puppet legs were crushed and destroyed under the rubble when their structure collapsed. they were later found by a scavenger colony that moved into their structure in search of shelter, and the scavs helped wind build new legs (and detach from their structure). how intelligent

Wind and another younger member of the local group Distant Horizons, who was the second to be freed from her structure

theyre all just aggie doodles but i love drawing them so much. they are my babies and i love them. especially the freakishly tall lanky guy

i will expand upon horizons later and create the rest of the local group when i am feeling less lazy

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Sound

Users can create, shape and manipulate sound, voice and music

Air sub-element

Limitations:

May be unable to create sound, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.

Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user.

Sound requires a medium to travel through, such as air, ground or water, though it can be virtually anything.

Sound Nullification and Silence Manipulation can nullify the user's powers.

Users of Sound Immunity or Sound Absorption are either immune or highly resistant.

Propagation of sound waves can be disrupted by wind, making Air Manipulation a perfect counter.

Sound spells

Audible Inundation - create voices and sounds in others' heads.

Sonic Frequency Manipulation - manipulate sonic frequencies

Counter Vibration -  create a counter vibration to cancel out another object's frequency.

Music Generation - generate music

Sound Nullification - negate sound

Sound Waves Manipulations - manipulate the properties of sound waves.

Sono-Telekinesis - manipulate matter using sound

Sonokinetic Flight - fly by using sound

Sound Absorption - absorb sound waves and utilize it in some way

Inaudibility -  become inaudible to anybody or anything.

Muting - remove a being's ability to speak or vocally communicate

Sound Attacks - attack using sound

Sound Augmentation - increase the strength, duration, and potential of sound.

Sound Amplification Field - project a field that amplifies all sound inside of it.

Sonokinetic Constructs - create objects and other constructs out of sound

Sound Conversion - absorb sound and convert it into various forms of energy.

Sound Immunity - be immune to the effects of sound waves

Vibration Manipulation - manipulate vibrations

Voice Manipulation - manipulate one's voice

Omnitone - make sounds in any pitch or tone.

Persuasion - control people with the power of one's voice

Voice Projection - project one's voice great distances or even into a room without being physically present

Vocal Replication - mimic any sound one hears using one's voice

Deafness Inducement - induce deafness in other beings

Fearful Scream -  induce fear in others via a powerful scream

Siren Song - emit irresistible sound that lures anyone who hears it towards the user

Echolocation - determine the location of objects in the environment by use of reflected sound waves

Enhanced Hearing - possess a sense of hearing beyond that of the peak members of their species

Lie Detection - detect lies by listening to someone's heartbeat

Rhythm Intuition - instantly understand the rhythm and fluctuations of soundwaves

Sound Detection - detect sounds, noise, and sonic pulses of any kind

Soundwave Perception - visualize sound waves.

Enhanced Musicianship - enhance own musical capabilities

Music Constructs - create constructs made of solid music

Music Note Manipulation - manipulate musical notes

Musical Attacks - attack using music

Musical Healing - heal through music

Musical Instrument Manipulation - manipulate musical instruments

Music Weaponry - create and/or wield weapons with symphokinetic power

Musical Visualization - create visuals through music

Death Sound - cause death by emitting particular sounds

Sympho-Sleep Inducement - use music to induce sleep

Song Enhancement - enhance the powers of oneself or others through song

Elemental Music - the ability to control various elements through music

Healing Voice - the ability to heal oneself and others by singing

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I Beat Verdant Wind New Game Maddening but Claude was Level 1 Until Part 2

I play a lot of maddening but I like collecting skill levels and what not so I've primarily been playing on one continuous file that's like 900+ hours long, so I finally decided to do maddening ng and collect the golden title screen but just doing ng seemed boring so additionally I decided to never use Claude during part 1 aka a Lord-less White Clouds run. I did have dlc because i hadn't seem the Abyss VW dialogue yet. I started this back in like 2022 and then put off finishing it because of the part 2 doldrums so it took me until june 2023 to finish this run.

So all the way until Hunting by Daybreak Claude was level 1, from the first chapter all the way until then Claude never faced an enemy or gained exp, and then during that map he gained like 20 levels and i forgot to screenshot it. The screenshot above is Claude at level 45 right before the final map, I threw all the stat items (minus mag) onto him before the final fight, and he got pretty close to some of his stat caps, 2 off max str and he could have gotten max hp but my last item was a +5 so instead of wasting 4hp hilda got that item instead.

I haven't done a more optimized run in quite a while (usually i'm running joke builds like brawl Marianne) so this was quite fun. Let me know if you want to know the builds or have any questions. I might edit this and ramble some more later.

edit1: NG Maddening wasn't that bad for me. I usually play on NG+ but that's just for collecting skill levels I never use the gameplay benefits of NG+ anyways so minus some grinding NG was the same difficulty that I usually play at. The biggest difference this round was resisting the urge to make another wacky terrible build and instead do things more optimally for once. Which is partly why I challenged myself to not use Claude in part 1. Early game was very hard as the game is designed for the player to rely on Byleth and the lord as power units. In early game most of the Golden Deer were just starting their builds and not very useful, and not only was I down a lord unit but I had 1 less deployment slot to work with. Part 2 was pretty easy as all the characters settled into their builds in advanced and master classes and I got a stronger Claude back so to keep things interesting I didn't actually use any of the stat boosting items until the final battle. I played with the idea of 1-turning the final boss but couldn't get the movement to work out, so I 4-turned the final map. I am S support grinding so maybe I can still shave time and turns off the final map. S support grinding was another reason I used this strategy in this run. So I did this all for 3 reason: maddening is boring otherwise, faster final map for S support grind, and lastly I did it for Claude.

edit2: Builds

Claude: bows tutoring focus, wyvern master. I mostly used Claude as a player phase unit but he had an enemy phase alt build that I used on the last map. I also picked up +1 movement for some more versatility. Also crit KING, I'd put a killer bow+ on him and have like 90 crit. Because of the White Clouds challenge Claude didn't start his build until part 2 where I picked up death blow. Was considering wyvern lord but wasn't worth it.

Byleth and Hilda: darting blow + death blow wyvern lords. Hilda also picked up alert stance+ and is one of 2 enemy phase dodgetanks. These were my 2 axe users this run, by the end they would sometimes 4x hit with a brave axe.

Seteth, Ferdinand, Sylvain: swiftstrikes wyvern lords (yes I had like 6 wyverns). Ferdinand was the other dodgetank besides Hilda and I gave him the Spear of Assal/Ochian shield to augment his personal. Seteth and Sylvain eventually picked up alert stance as well but I only used that on a couple maps. Ferdinand spent early game as an axe user because axes have higher might. Sylvain gets his relic easy so spent most of the game as a mixed lance/axe user. It's only once they got to rank A lances that I changed their builds to be lance focused. The builds of these 3 were pretty fluid depending on what I needed for the map like if there were a lot of sword enemies I'd use a swordbreaker lance build, if I needed enemy phase units they could all reasonably dodgetank, if there were a lot of lance enemies I'd use a lancebreaker axe build.

Leonie: bow crit machine. Leonie was very good. I swapped between sniper and bow knight depending on how much range/hit and run I wanted. I tend to use a lot of decentralized (no dancer or healer) hit and run guerilla tactics in my maddening runs. In some maps sniper was better like the final map.

Yuri went a similar route to Ignatz. He was my pick for this run's sword user and a dancer candidate. And like Ignatz I eventually gave up on swords because sniper is too good.

sooo yeah without my usual joke builds I ended up with a team of wyverns and snipers -_- maddening has such great balance huh /s. Above was my main team and then I'd usually have a few of the following characters to fill in the remaining deployment slots or replace someone if they needed exp.

Felix: brawling war master. What's more to say, high atk high speed high damage high survivability, crits like half the time. death blow + fistfaire + brawl crit

Ignatz picked up poisonstrike and spent a while in assassin. I considered keeping him assassin but sniper was just too good. He also made a good bow knight sapper/saboteur between poisonstrike, break arrow, or he'd just crit and kill them anyways.

Marianne: magic sword with high avoid, duelist blow, fiendish blow, sword avo. Marianne was the dancer and sword user of this run. She went down mage/bishop and her final class was mortal savant but she spend a lot of time in gremory for growths and trickster for duelist's blow. This is the most useful I've ever seen Marianne. I don't really use healers/mages, most mages can't double in maddening so don't have the raw damage, don't have the move to keep up with my guerilla tactics, and are too squishy. I didn't use Marrianne as dancer very often because I don't use dancers much, why field a dancer when I can have another wyvern, and I didn't want to tank her mag too much. I hadn't used Marianne in a long time and she wasn't MVP like Ferdinand or Hilda or Claude but she could hold her own on the front line and this is the most damage I've ever seen out of her. She was my only sword user by the end so Marianne got to have all the nice swords I'd collected all to herself.

Lorenz: frozen lance. I'd never done a frozen lance build so I decided to try it. Lorenz ended up good in the midgame but his early and late game were meh. He went up the mage line for mag+2 and fiendish blow. Early game suffered because he was a mage with a stick. Once he got into paladin and lancefaire Lorenz was doing very good, high enough damage to OHKO most enemies and canto made for a useful Lorenz. But staying in paladin made his mag growth inconsistent so his damage started to lag in late game, so he spend increasing time in dark knight which traded the power of lancefaire for the versatility of magic. With Thrysus Lorenz is probably the tankiest mage in the game.

Lysithea, Hapi, Constance: the mages. The standard mage build: monk, mage, bishop, gremory. Had them also take a detour to valkyrie for uncanny blow to fix their accuracy issues. mag+2 + fiendish blow + faire + range+1. Hapi didn't spend a lot of time attacking, she was probably the most healer-like unit of the game. Lysithea and Hapi also got dark knight for the faire.

Raphael and Balthus: brawl/axe war masters. I didn't use them quite as much since they get doubled on enemy phase sometimes. I had them using both weapon types for a lot of the game since sometimes a single strong axe hit was better for the situation. I mostly compensated for accuracy with batallions/rings instead of bothering to go archer.

Flayn, Anna, and Hanneman were there too. Flayn was healer when the other mages got over-leveled. I was building up Anna as a sniper but I always had too many units. Alois was built like Raph but kind of got dropped because I had more than enough better units.

edit3: don't know when I'll start another playthrough but I was considering a maddening AM no healing (no hp goes up ever) and no Byleth run, or maybe I'll get my final S supports on SS.

When Claude autoclasses into Wyvern Master he gets a massive stat boost so even if his numeric level is low his stats are on par with a much higher level character (this is also why he is more spd but less dex than a normal Claude since his unique classes have more speed growth while the archer line has more dex growth). My Byleth was on a wyvern so they could have soloed the map I had Byleth frontline, dodgetank, and soften enemies for Claude to finish. Because he's so low level Claude leveled up with every kill and got like half a level just for attacking so he gained levels fast on that map. Between Ashes and Dust and cleaning up after Byleth's leftovers I was quickly able to get Claude to like level 10 or something at which point he was one rounding enemies with Failnaught. I leveled bows flying and riding on him so with alert stance his survivability on that map was also very high. Lastly I invested in all the Golden Deer so they could all take care of themselves and didn't need to be saved.

All promotions are reclasses, Three Houses is very sandbox like you can put any character into just about any class. In maddening there's a sharp exp curve but the enemies are also higher leveled and I had dlc auxiliary battles which had higher level enemies. That said I took a break in the middle of this palythrough so I don't actually remember what level everyone was at the start of part 2. I might be remembering wrong and maybe Byleth was a wyvern rider.

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Resisting the Tide: A Reflective Essay on Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers (1906)

I. An Intricate Storm: Musical Architecture and Symbolic Resonance

Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers is not merely an opera of plot and character — it is a sonic landscape that captures the immensity of moral conflict through sweeping orchestration, austere choral writing, and harmonic ambiguity. Smyth’s compositional voice in this work fuses Wagnerian drama, French impressionistic coloring, and English choral solemnity, all while asserting a distinct female gaze on themes of violence, community, and conscience.

The overture establishes the musical world with immediacy and tension. It opens with an insistent low-string motif — a repeated dotted rhythm that mimics the pounding of waves — layered with wind and brass interjections that form a loose sonata-allegro structure. Rather than developing a single theme, Smyth introduces motivic fragments (especially a rising chromatic cell in the violins) that recur later, giving the opera cyclical cohesion. The use of enharmonic modulation between distantly related keys (e.g., B minor to G♯ minor) reflects the opera’s emotional instability and its protagonists’ moral dislocation.

Her harmonic language throughout the opera is highly chromatic but never indulgent. In many key dramatic moments, Smyth gravitates toward unprepared dissonances, particularly diminished sevenths and half-diminished chords, which heighten emotional ambiguity. She frequently withholds resolution: cadences are delayed or avoided, leaving harmonic phrases suspended — symbolic of the lovers’ unfulfilled yearnings and the villagers’ festering guilt.

In choral sections such as the Act I hymn, Smyth draws from modal counterpoint, employing Dorian and Aeolian modes in stark vocal harmonies that evoke both medieval liturgical chant and a chilling sense of primitive faith. The choruses often move in homorhythm, underscoring communal unity, but Smyth inserts subtle polyphonic deviations: a staggered bass entrance, an inner voice contradiction, or a counter-theme in the oboes — suggesting a society that appears united but contains undercurrents of fear and fracture.

A standout moment of technical brilliance is found in the Act II finale, where Smyth layers three separate musical ideas:

A surging orchestral line in compound triple meter (6/8),

A declamatory duet between Thirza and Mark in duple meter, and

The villagers’ choral refrain in isometric augmentation.

This polyrhythmic overlay creates an intense cross-accentual texture, building a sense of psychological and social chaos. It anticipates techniques later found in Britten’s Peter Grimes, and even Stravinsky’s early ballets, demonstrating Smyth’s avant-garde instincts.

Her orchestration is rich in timbre layering and instrumental symbolism. French horns and English horn frequently accompany Thirza’s lines, suggesting a distant nobility, while muted brass underscores the villagers’ choral pronouncements, lending a metallic coldness to their piety. Smyth uses open fifths in the low strings to evoke the barren coastline, and glissandi in the harp during key transitions to symbolize breaking waves or the stirring of conscience.

The beacon scene in Act III serves as the harmonic fulcrum of the opera. When Thirza and Mark defy their community and light the warning fire, Smyth scores it in E minor — a tonal region rarely visited until this point — surrounded by sudden chromatic mediant shifts (notably to C major and G♯ minor), highlighting the rupture between love and law. This moment is rhythmically complex, with frequent asymmetrical phrase lengths and stretto imitation in the upper winds, musically conveying the urgency and danger of their act.

Notably, Smyth avoids stereotypical leitmotifs à la Wagner, but she does employ thematic transformation. The ominous shipwreck motif from the overture returns in fragmented inversion during the lovers' duets, as if their intimacy contains within it the seeds of catastrophe. Likewise, the villagers’ hymn reappears in distorted form in the final scene, now harmonized in tritones and diminished chords — faith turned to fanaticism.

In total, Smyth’s musical language in The Wreckers is one of emotional density, formal inventiveness, and psychological depth. She does not mimic the dominant male idioms of her day — she expands upon them, critiquing through structure, color, and dissonance.

II. A Love That Defies the Shoreline: Romance, Resistance, and Ruin

Beneath the raw orchestral fury and choral gravity lies The Wreckers' most potent heartbeat: a love story that is not merely forbidden but ethically defiant. Thirza and Mark are not lovers seeking personal happiness — they are fugitives from a society governed by ritual violence, patriarchal control, and religious coercion.

Thirza, the pastor’s wife, is no passive soprano. She is written with a psychological depth that places her closer to Ibsen’s Nora or George Eliot’s Dorothea than to Verdi’s Violetta. Her love for Mark, the outsider who dares to question the wreckers’ bloodthirsty customs, is born not out of transgression for its own sake, but out of moral solidarity. Their romance is an existential act, rooted in shared values rather than mere passion.

The cave, their secret refuge, is not just a hiding place — it is a womb of conscience, a sacred space where love becomes a form of political dissent. When they choose to light the beacon and warn the approaching ships, they are committing the ultimate romantic gesture: sacrificing their lives for the preservation of strangers, together.

But Smyth is too honest a dramatist to reward them with salvation. Their martyrdom — stoned by the very villagers they tried to save — is less operatic tragedy than allegory for moral isolation. The lovers’ fate echoes that of Antigone or Joan of Arc: truth and love may be divinely inspired, but they are often humanly punished.

III. Legacy on the Rocks: Rediscovery and Relevance in the 21st Century

For much of the 20th century, The Wreckers was shrouded in salt and silence. Part of this was due to Smyth’s gender — though she was a contemporary of Elgar and Debussy, she was often dismissed as “too masculine” for a woman composer, and too emotional for serious music. Her defiance of categorization, both personal and artistic, left her work stranded between canon and curiosity.

But today, The Wreckers is being reclaimed. Recent productions by Glyndebourne (2022) and Houston Grand Opera have unearthed the opera’s power for a generation attuned to both feminist reclamation and ecological ethics. The idea of a community living off environmental destruction — wrecking ships to survive — has taken on eerie modern resonance in an age of climate crisis and nationalism.

Musically, Smyth’s writing has aged remarkably well. Her use of texture, her sense of dramatic pacing, and her bold orchestration seem prophetic of Britten and even Shostakovich. There is a rawness to The Wreckers that feels utterly contemporary: a refusal to moralize cleanly, a commitment to portraying love not as escape, but as confrontation.

Perhaps most importantly, The Wreckers offers opera a new kind of tragic heroine: not the courtesan, the princess, or the madwoman — but the woman who stands at the cliff’s edge and chooses light over loyalty, truth over tribe. In an age re-examining what heroism means, Thirza’s echo may finally be heard.

💬 "Love is not safe. Conscience is not quiet. But sometimes, standing in the storm, the two can light a fire that even the sea cannot drown."

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Grill Design Experts in Chennai: Where Safety Meets Stunning Aesthetics (2025)

Your home’s safety shouldn’t come at the cost of its beauty. At YPL Invisible Grill, we’re redefining Chennai’s skyline with bespoke grill designs that blend cutting-edge engineering with Tamil Nadu’s architectural elegance. Here’s why architects, interior designers, and homeowners trust us as Chennai’s premier grill specialists.

Why Chennai Needs Custom Grill Design?

🌊 Coastal Challenges

Salt corrosion destroys standard grills in 2-3 years

High humidity demands specialized materials

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Heritage homes needing discreet safety

Glass-heavy modern apartments requiring invisible solutions

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Child-proof spacing (exact 100mm gaps)

Anti-climb angles for high-rises

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Behind the Scenes: The Creative Process of NYC's Leading Architects

New York City’s skyline is a testament to architectural brilliance, with each building telling a unique story of creativity and innovation. But what goes on behind the scenes before these iconic structures take shape? NYC’s leading architects follow a rigorous creative process that blends artistry, technology, and functionality to redefine urban living. From initial concepts to final execution, here’s a deep dive into how top architects bring their visions to life.

1. Inspiration and Concept Development

Every architectural masterpiece begins with inspiration. NYC architects draw from various sources, including historical landmarks, global design trends, and the city’s dynamic urban fabric. A project often starts with extensive research into the site’s history, cultural context, and environmental factors.

For instance, when designing The Vessel at Hudson Yards, architect Thomas Heatherwick found inspiration in ancient step wells and interactive public spaces. Similarly, projects like The Edge at Hudson Yards incorporate elements of NYC’s industrial past while embracing modern aesthetics.

Brainstorming sessions, mood boards, and conceptual sketches play a crucial role at this stage, helping architects visualize the overall theme and purpose of the design.

2. Collaborative Design and Planning

Architecture is a collaborative discipline that brings together multiple experts, including urban planners, engineers, and interior designers. Leading architectural firms in NYC, such as Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and SHoP Architects, prioritize teamwork to refine ideas and ensure feasibility.

During this phase, architects use advanced digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D rendering software to develop virtual models. These tools allow them to experiment with different design elements, assess structural integrity, and optimize space utilization.

Additionally, sustainability and efficiency are key considerations. Green building strategies, passive design principles, and LEED certification requirements are factored in to create energy-efficient and environmentally responsible structures.

3. Material Selection and Innovation

The choice of materials can significantly impact a building’s aesthetics, durability, and sustainability. NYC’s architects continuously push the boundaries by integrating innovative materials that enhance both form and function.

For example, the use of self-healing concrete, high-performance glass, and recycled materials has revolutionized modern architecture. Projects like 56 Leonard, also known as the "Jenga Tower," showcase how materials influence a building’s identity, creating a striking visual impact while maintaining structural integrity.

Furthermore, architects often collaborate with material scientists and manufacturers to experiment with custom-built components that align with a project’s design vision.

4. Prototyping and Testing

Before construction begins, architects rely on prototyping and physical modeling to test design concepts. Scaled models and 3D-printed prototypes help in assessing proportions, lighting, and spatial relationships.

Wind tunnel testing and environmental simulations are also conducted for high-rise buildings to analyze structural stability against NYC’s varying weather conditions. This step is critical for skyscrapers like One Vanderbilt and The Spiral, where wind resistance and energy efficiency play a pivotal role.

Additionally, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies allow architects and clients to experience the space before it is built, making necessary adjustments in real time.

5. Execution and Construction Oversight

Once the final design is approved, the construction phase begins. Architects work closely with contractors, engineers, and city officials to ensure that every detail aligns with the original vision. Regular site visits and quality checks help in addressing unforeseen challenges and maintaining design integrity.

NYC’s strict zoning laws and building codes require architects to navigate complex regulations while ensuring safety and functionality. Firms like Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) excel in balancing creativity with compliance, resulting in groundbreaking structures that define the city’s skyline.

6. Post-Completion Evaluation and Legacy

Even after a building is completed, architects continue to assess its performance. Post-occupancy evaluations provide insights into user experience, energy efficiency, and structural resilience. Feedback from residents, businesses, and urban planners helps architects refine future projects and innovate further.

NYC’s architectural legacy is ever-evolving, with each generation of architects building upon the past while embracing the future. Whether through adaptive reuse of historic buildings or cutting-edge skyscraper designs, the creative process remains at the heart of the city’s transformation.

Conclusion

Behind every iconic NYC building lies a meticulous creative process driven by vision, collaboration, and innovation. From the initial spark of inspiration to the final brick laid, architects blend artistry with functionality to shape the city’s skyline. As technology advances and sustainability becomes a priority, the future of NYC’s architecture promises to be even more dynamic, ensuring that the city remains at the forefront of global design.

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Sound [OLD]

Users can create, shape and manipulate sound, voice and music

Limitations:

May be unable to create sound, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.

Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user.

Sound requires a medium to travel through, such as air, ground or water, though it can be virtually anything.

Sound Nullification and Silence Manipulation can nullify the user's powers.

Users of Sound Immunity or Sound Absorption are either immune or highly resistant.

Propagation of sound waves can be disrupted by wind, making Air Manipulation a perfect counter.

Sound spells

Audible Inundation - create voices and sounds in others' heads.

Sonic Frequency Manipulation - manipulate sonic frequencies

Counter Vibration -  create a counter vibration to cancel out another object's frequency.

Music Generation - generate music

Sound Nullification - negate sound

Sound Waves Manipulations - manipulate the properties of sound waves.

Sono-Telekinesis - manipulate matter using sound

Sonokinetic Flight - fly by using sound

Sound Absorption - absorb sound waves and utilize it in some way

Inaudibility -  become inaudible to anybody or anything.

Muting - remove a being's ability to speak or vocally communicate

Sound Attacks - attack using sound

Sound Augmentation - increase the strength, duration, and potential of sound.

Sound Amplification Field - project a field that amplifies all sound inside of it.

Sonokinetic Constructs - create objects and other constructs out of sound

Sound Conversion - absorb sound and convert it into various forms of energy.

Sound Immunity - be immune to the effects of sound waves

Vibration Manipulation - manipulate vibrations

Voice Manipulation - manipulate one's voice

Omnitone - make sounds in any pitch or tone.

Persuasion - control people with the power of one's voice

Voice Projection - project one's voice great distances or even into a room without being physically present

Vocal Replication - mimic any sound one hears using one's voice

Deafness Inducement - induce deafness in other beings

Fearful Scream -  induce fear in others via a powerful scream

Siren Song - emit irresistible sound that lures anyone who hears it towards the user

Echolocation - determine the location of objects in the environment by use of reflected sound waves

Enhanced Hearing - possess a sense of hearing beyond that of the peak members of their species

Lie Detection - detect lies by listening to someone's heartbeat

Rhythm Intuition - instantly understand the rhythm and fluctuations of soundwaves

Sound Detection - detect sounds, noise, and sonic pulses of any kind

Soundwave Perception - visualize soundwaves.

Enhanced Musicianship - enhance own musical capabilities

Music Constructs - create constructs made of solid music

Music Note Manipulation - manipulate musical notes

Musical Attacks - attack using music

Musical Healing - heal through music

Musical Instrument Manipulation - manipulate musical instruments

Music Weaponry - create and/or wield weapons with symphokinetic power

Musical Visualization - create visuals through music

Death Sound - cause death by emitting particular sounds

Sympho-Sleep Inducement - use music to induce sleep

Song Enhancement - enhance the powers of oneself or others through song

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Exercise 3 : Draft 2

By 2104, humanity thrives through innovation and adaptation, addressing modern challenges with creativity and resilience. Here's a glimpse into what the future may hold:

Food: Traditional farming gives way to localized food forests, vertical farms, and regenerative agriculture. Humans embrace sustainable diets, including algae, plant-based proteins, and insects, ensuring everyone has access to nutrient-rich meals. Personalized diets become the norm, helping people optimize their health and fitness.

Water: Decentralized water systems, such as rain-harvesting towers and atmospheric generators, make water scarcity a thing of the past. Capsules enriched with minerals reduce daily water needs, while biofilters ensure clean water for all. Humans adapt to drier conditions, living with less water without compromising health.

Housing: Rising climates inspire flexible housing—floating homes for floods and underground shelters for thermal regulation. Mycelium-based and self-healing materials replace concrete, creating eco-friendly, efficient structures that grow and adapt to different environments.

Education: Lifelong learning is accessible to all, supported by AI tutors and augmented reality tools. Memory-enhancing implants help humans retain knowledge effortlessly. Education shifts to focus on critical thinking, collaboration, and ecological awareness, empowering individuals to tackle global challenges.

Healthcare: Preventative care takes center stage, with wearable tech and genetic mapping offering early detection of diseases. Advances in gene editing make humans resistant to many illnesses, while holistic practices merge with cutting-edge medicine for balanced health care.

Social Equity: A fairer world emerges as resources like food, healthcare, and education become universally accessible. With barriers removed, humans grow taller, healthier, and stronger. Equality fosters unity and eliminates disparities in opportunity and outcomes.

Gender Equality: By 2104, all genders freely pursue any profession without bias or restriction. Social norms embrace inclusivity, creating a society where everyone contributes based on their talents and passions, not traditional roles.

Work & Economy: Automation handles repetitive tasks, allowing humans to focus on creative and interpersonal skills. A skill-sharing economy emerges, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. Work-life balance improves, with people valuing purpose-driven careers.

Electricity: Clean energy systems eliminate pollution from fossil fuels. Solar, wind, and other renewable sources power homes and cities, improving air quality and reducing health risks caused by traditional energy production.

Transportation:

 Eco-friendly and efficient transport transforms cities. Electric, shared vehicles reduce traffic, and urban designs prioritize walking and cycling. Travel becomes less about speed and more about sustainability and well-being.

11.Peace & Justice: Global cooperation strengthens mental and physical health. With fair systems in place, people recover quickly from personal and collective challenges, fostering a culture of resilience and harmony.

12.Air Pollution: Advances in urban greenery and clean energy drastically reduce pollution. Humans may also adapt biologically, developing larger lungs or filters in their respiratory systems to survive harsher conditions.

13.Noise Pollution: City noise is mitigated with innovative designs, quieter transport, and soundproof materials. Future humans might develop better hearing control through implants or natural adaptation.

14.Non-Human Life: Conservation efforts protect wildlife and biodiversity, integrating nature into urban areas. Humans adapt to coexist with declining ecosystems, ensuring a balance between artificial and natural environments.

15.Chemical Pollution: 

Strides in biotechnology create protective capsules and treatments, shielding humans from harmful chemicals in air, water, and food, while stricter regulations limit their presence altogether.

16. Water Bodies & Supply: Advanced water management restores oceans and rivers, ensuring clean water for all. Marine life rebounds, providing healthier seafood and improving global nutrition.

17.Waste Management: Zero-waste lifestyles and innovative recycling systems eliminate landfill dependency. Waste becomes a resource, fueling new materials and energy, while cities stay clean and disease-free.

18.Public Spaces: Overcrowded cities transform with more green spaces and virtual meeting zones powered by AR and VR. Social hubs encourage fitness, relaxation, and mental well-being, blending technology with nature.

19.Ocean Pollution: Cleaner oceans support thriving marine ecosystems. Humans adapt to avoid consuming toxins, but efforts focus on reversing damage to sustain future generations.

20.Climate Change: Rising temperatures lead to adaptive changes, with darker skin offering sun protection and leaner bodies enhancing heat resistance. In colder areas, better insulation and fat layers ensure survival.

21.Urban Agriculture: Vertical gardens and hydroponics in urban centers make healthy, fresh food readily available. These technologies reduce dependence on processed foods, promoting healthier lifestyles.

22.Gender & Sexuality: Society fully embraces diversity, breaking down barriers of identity. Technology supports fluidity in appearance and self-expression, creating happier, more authentic lives for all.

23.Diversity & Inclusion: By 2104, humanity values diversity as a strength. Inclusive policies ensure equal opportunities, fostering a global community where health, education, and prosperity are universal.

24.Accessibility: Brain-computer interfaces and advanced AI integrate knowledge directly into human cognition. People access information effortlessly, making learning and decision-making faster and more intuitive.

25.Sustainability: Humans live in harmony with nature, embracing circular economies and eco-friendly practices. A focus on preserving natural resources ensures a balance between innovation and environmental stewardship.

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Topic 3 Draft - 1: The Human Form, Evolved.

By 2104, the human form might have undergone subtle changes. Advances in biotechnology and genetic engineering could lead to enhanced physical and cognitive abilities, such as increased lifespan, resistance to disease, and improved intelligence. However, ethical considerations and societal regulations would likely shape the extent of such modifications.

Exploring the Future of Various Aspects

FOOD: In 2104, food might be grown in vertical farms powered by renewable energy, reducing the need for vast agricultural land. Lab-grown meat and plant-based alternatives could be the norm, addressing ethical and environmental concerns. Perhaps, we'll even see a rise in personalized nutrition, tailored to individual genetic makeup and dietary needs, thanks to advancements in biotechnology.  

WATER: Water scarcity could be a major challenge, necessitating advanced water purification and desalination technologies. A global water management system might be in place, ensuring equitable distribution and conservation. The human form might adapt to these changes, perhaps with improved water efficiency in our bodies.

HOUSING: Smart homes, powered by AI, will adapt to our needs and preferences. Sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs will be the norm. Perhaps, we'll see a shift towards community living, with shared spaces and resources, inspired by eco-communism.

EDUCATION: Education will be personalized and immersive, delivered through augmented and virtual reality. AI tutors will guide learning, adapting to individual paces and styles. Lifelong learning will be essential, as rapid technological advancements reshape the job market.

HEALTHCARE: Nanomedicine and regenerative medicine will revolutionize healthcare. Early disease detection and targeted therapies will be commonplace. Perhaps, we'll even see the emergence of human augmentation, enhancing physical and cognitive abilities.

SOCIAL EQUITY: A global movement towards social justice and equality might lead to a more equitable world. AI-powered tools could help identify and address systemic biases. However, there's also the risk of a dystopian future, where AI is used to reinforce social divisions and control populations.  

GENDER EQUALITY: Gender equality could be a reality, with equal opportunities and representation in all spheres of life. However, challenges like gender-based violence and discrimination might persist, necessitating continued advocacy and legal reforms.

WORK & INCOME: The nature of work will be transformed by AI and automation. While some jobs will be automated, new opportunities will emerge in fields like data science, AI ethics, and sustainable technology. Universal basic income might become a reality, ensuring financial security for all.

ENERGY/ ELECTRICITY: Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power will dominate the energy landscape. Fusion energy, if realized, could provide a virtually limitless clean energy source. Smart grids will optimize energy distribution and consumption.  

PEACE & JUSTICE: AI-powered conflict resolution and diplomacy could help prevent wars and promote peace. However, the risk of AI-driven autonomous weapons systems remains a concern. International cooperation and global governance will be crucial to address these challenges.  

TRANSPORTATION: Autonomous vehicles and hyperloop technology could revolutionize transportation. Flying cars and personal drones might become a reality. However, the environmental impact of increased transportation needs to be carefully considered.

POLITICAL VOICE: Direct democracy and citizen participation could be enhanced through digital technologies. However, the rise of authoritarian regimes and the manipulation of information through AI pose significant threats to democracy.  

AIR POLLUTION: Stricter regulations and technological advancements could significantly reduce air pollution. However, climate change and population growth might exacerbate the problem in some regions.

NOISE POLLUTION: Noise pollution could be mitigated through urban planning and noise-canceling technologies. However, the increasing use of technology might lead to new forms of noise pollution.

NON-HUMAN LIFE: A growing awareness of the importance of biodiversity might lead to stricter conservation measures. However, human activities continue to threaten many species with extinction.

CHEMICAL POLLUTION: Stricter regulations and sustainable practices could reduce chemical pollution. However, the development of new technologies and materials might introduce new environmental risks.

WATER BODIES & SUPPLY: Sustainable water management practices and advanced water treatment technologies could help protect water bodies and ensure a reliable water supply. However, climate change and pollution pose significant threats to water resources.  

WASTE MANAGEMENT: Circular economy principles and advanced recycling technologies could minimize waste. However, the increasing consumption of goods and services poses a challenge to waste management.

LAND USE & STREETS & PUBLIC SPACES: Urban planning will prioritize green spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets, and sustainable infrastructure. However, rapid urbanization and population growth might strain urban resources.

OCEAN POLLUTION: International cooperation and technological innovation will be crucial to address ocean pollution. However, the impact of climate change and overfishing continues to threaten marine ecosystems.

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: Climate change will continue to be a major challenge in 20104. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts, will become more frequent and severe. Coastal cities may face rising sea levels, leading to displacement and infrastructure damage. The human form might adapt to these challenges, perhaps with increased heat tolerance or a greater reliance on technology to mitigate the effects of climate change.

URBAN AGRICULTURE & GREENIFICATION: Urban agriculture will become increasingly important, with rooftop gardens and vertical farms providing fresh, locally-sourced food. Green spaces will be prioritized in urban planning, improving air quality and mental health. The human form may adapt to a more urban lifestyle, with a greater appreciation for nature and a connection to the natural world.

GENDER & SEXULALITY: Gender and sexual diversity will be more widely accepted and celebrated. However, challenges related to gender-based violence and discrimination may persist. The human form may evolve to embrace a wider range of gender identities and expressions.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Diversity and inclusion will be essential for a thriving society. However, challenges related to racism, xenophobia, and discrimination may continue. The human form may become more interconnected and empathetic, fostering a sense of global citizenship.

ACCESSIBILITY: Accessibility will be a priority in design and technology, ensuring that everyone can participate fully in society. Assistive technologies will become more advanced, empowering people with disabilities. The human form may adapt to the use of these technologies, perhaps with enhanced sensory abilities or the ability to interface directly with machines.

SUSTAINABILITY: Sustainability will be a core principle in all aspects of life. Circular economy principles will be widely adopted, reducing waste and conserving resources. The human form may evolve to become more mindful of environmental impact and more connected to the natural world.

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What Are the Latest Innovations in Sustainable Design?

Sustainable design has evolved rapidly in recent years, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce environmental impact. Innovations in this field are not only redefining how we create buildings and products but also reshaping our approach to consumption and resource management. Here are some of the latest innovations in sustainable design:

1. Biophilic Design: Biophilic design seeks to connect building occupants with nature, promoting well-being and productivity. Innovations in this area include living walls and green roofs, which use plants to improve air quality and reduce urban heat. Furthermore, natural lighting strategies are being employed to enhance indoor environments, using skylights and strategically placed windows to maximize daylight.

2. Smart Materials: The emergence of smart materials, which can adapt to environmental changes, is transforming sustainable design. For example, phase change materials (PCMs) absorb and release heat, helping to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures without excessive energy use. Additionally, materials like self-healing concrete and air-purifying bricks offer durability and environmental benefits, making them attractive choices for modern construction.

3. Modular and Prefabricated Construction: Modular construction techniques are gaining traction as they minimize waste and reduce construction time. Components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site, leading to less material waste and a smaller carbon footprint. This approach allows for efficient use of resources, reduces energy consumption during construction, and can also be more cost-effective.

4. Renewable Energy Integration: Integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems into building designs is becoming more prevalent. Innovations in solar technology, such as solar glass and solar shingles, allow for energy generation without compromising aesthetics. Additionally, energy storage solutions, like advanced battery systems, enable buildings to store excess energy for later use, making them more energy-independent.

5. Circular Economy Principles: The shift toward a circular economy emphasizes resource efficiency and waste reduction. Sustainable design is increasingly focusing on designing products and buildings for longevity, reuse, and recyclability. Innovations include upcycled materials, modular products that can be easily disassembled for repair or recycling, and product-as-a-service models that encourage shared ownership instead of outright purchase.

6. Water Conservation Technologies: Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, and innovative water conservation technologies are being integrated into sustainable design. Rainwater harvesting systems, greywater recycling, and smart irrigation systems minimize water waste and promote efficient use. Additionally, landscape design strategies that use native and drought-resistant plants contribute to reduced water consumption.

7. Digital Tools and Technologies: Advancements in digital design tools, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), allow for more efficient planning and execution of sustainable projects. These technologies enable architects and builders to analyze energy performance, optimize material use, and simulate environmental impacts throughout the design process. The integration of augmented and virtual reality tools also enhances the design experience, allowing stakeholders to visualize sustainable features before construction.

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What will the technological trends look like in 2040?

Predicting technological trends for 2040 involves envisioning the continuation and evolution of current advancements along with emerging innovations. Here are some key trends likely to shape the technological landscape by 2040:

1. Advanced Machine Learning and AI:General AI: The creation of increasingly complex artificial intelligence systems with human-like flexibility and learning capacities to carry out a variety of activities. AI Integration: AI will permeate every aspect of daily life, from sophisticated decision-making systems in many industries to personal assistants.

2. Quantum Computing:Enhanced Processing Power: With the potential to solve intricate issues beyond the existing capabilities of classical computers, quantum computers will have a significant impact on domains such as drug development, complicated simulations, and cryptography.

3. Biotechnology and Health:Personalized Medicine: Thanks to developments in genomics and biotechnology, patients will receive highly customized care based on their unique genetic profiles. Health Monitoring: By continuously tracking health measurements, wearable and implanted devices may be able to identify and treat medical issues before they become serious.

4. Advanced Robotics:Autonomous Robots: More robots with the ability to perform more complicated and nuanced jobs are being used in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and household chores. Collaboration between humans and robots: Improved communication between people and machines that makes work situations more logical and cooperative.

5. Sustainable Technologies:Clean Energy: The extensive use of renewable energy sources, such as cutting-edge wind, solar, and fusion power, with the goal of achieving a low-carbon, sustainable future. The term "circular economy" refers to innovations in waste management and recycling that reduce environmental impact and increase resource efficiency.

6. Immersive Technologies:Virtual and Augmented Reality: Featuring more realistic and interactive settings, VR and AR offer highly immersive experiences for business, education, and leisure. The creation of large virtual worlds called "metaverses" where individuals can interact, work, and play a variety of games in a virtual environment.

7. Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity:Ubiquitous Connectivity: With the extensive integration of IoT devices into commonplace things, advanced 5G and upcoming 6G networks will provide faster and more dependable communication. Smart cities are those that use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to better manage resources, improve public services, and enhance urban living.

8. Space Exploration:Commercial Space Travel: Private firms are spearheading missions beyond Earth's orbit, resulting in an increase in commercial space travel and tourism. Lunar and Mars Missions: Developments in the study of the Moon and Mars by humans, including possible settlements or bases there.

9. Cybersecurity:Advanced Defense Systems: The creation of cutting-edge cybersecurity defenses against progressively more complicated cyberthreats, such as encryption that is resistant to quantum equivocations.

10. Consequences for Ethics and Society: Ethical AI: Pay attention to the rules and ethical issues that surround AI, making sure that it is used responsibly and addressing concerns about accountability, privacy, and bias.

11. Digital Divide: Attempts to close the gap between developed and developing countries and guarantee fair access to new technology worldwide.

These trends reflect a future where technology continues to advance rapidly, potentially transforming various aspects of life and society.