#Rwby aura

[one-real-wrimonkey]

I did a thing…

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62037310

Hehehe.

RWBY underuses aura tracking as an angst trope cos like…

If you’re watching your teammates aura do this you’re making these faces. They establish that teams can see each others aura levels right in volume 1, and I think we can do so much more with this than we currently are.

It has so much angst potential (and is being used in my fics hehehe).

[willsonlmt]

Hey, a question for people who watch rwby. Can Jaunes semblance boost/ heal people if they don't have their aura unlocked? I'm not sure, and I can't find proof, so tell me what you think.

[rachetmath]

Aura

 I’m sorry but I feel this needs to be said. Aura is by far the most under-used source in RWBY beside dust. Look I get it aura is used to make barriers and fuel semblances but that's it. I mean the semblances are sometimes horrible at best. Especially when they’re passive. Oh my, the worst semblance to me is sadly Qrow’s because anything could happen. You could be enjoying your day and something bad happens because you're there. But that’s minor.

Now some semblances are good. We got semblances that can stop time. We got some that can erase memories. We even got some that can create clones and summon creatures. Too bad summoning things is only in the Schnee department but still. However some of them can be both imitated and surpassed by other characters. For example, Adam, Yang and Tock. Adam creates a wave projectile to slice his enemies. Yang can build and store energy every time she takes damage from enemies and dish it back ten fold. Tock can literally take no damage until her timer goes off. Guess who can copy these abilities? Five characters; Ren, Blake, Fox, Qrow and yes, even Jaune can do it.

Four of these characters have managed to replicate Adam and Yang’s semblances. Blake and Qrow manage to create slashes in the air to launch at their opponents before. Though theirs are not strong as Adam’s they still performed the same function. Fox and Ren can do the same like Yang. I mean, in volume one and two, Ren and Fox made Grimm’s bodies explode. And the sad part about it is Jaune can do all this because of his aura reserves and his semblances. And this is why aura control is needed.

We need characters who are better skilled in aura. I understand semblances are supposed to be unique and tied more to the user but if you were a hunter and you never unlocked your semblance or if you did but it’s not as helpful as you hope, what would be your best source to fight with? Your aura, because so far semblances have been more of let down due to being similar to others. Examples are Harriet and Neon, both being fast characters. Or where it's just in their names. Like Vine with extended limbs; Elm being rooted to the ground; or Clover having good luck. But if you understand the basics and learn more ways to use your aura you can basically do anything. The prime demonstration is Hazel. Nora said herself, Hazel can recharge faster than most people. This means no matter how much damage they dish out Hazel will recover and still keep going.

(Bro I need to say this. Man I’m sorry but in my opinion Hazel is the strongest male character in the RWBY series. Bro, think about it, James was scared of Hazel more than he was of Cinder. And when we saw him fight Salem,… oh my god, these kids were lucky he didn’t really want to fight them because if he did they would all be dead. Like Hazel is the best example of both aura and dust users. He should have stayed alive. Maybe then the kids can finally have a functioning adult in their lives. Hazel solos.)

Okay, after explaining all this, how else can aura be used? Well other than being barriers, slash waving projectiles and a healing factor, it can also be used like haki, chakra or for this show like it was before Salem screwed the world over, magic. But only maidens have magic right? Well let me tell you why I disagree with that statement. But first let's talk about dust.

Dust is the second most under-used source in RWBY. The reason I say secondary is because at least it’s visible in the world. Not only that it is used in weapons, machines, and as ammunition. It is really a natural resource but no one ever uses it in its rawest form. No one except Hazel and maybe Weiss. And what makes it better is they are Remnants of magical elements. Dust in rawest form is more powerful than a gun. And if used properly you can rival maidens.

Maidens are supposed to be special due to them being able to control the elements without the need of dust. However, their power might as well be that of a semblance considering it requires aura to even use. I mean think about it Cinder and Raven. They have used the maiden powers which not only exhausted them as well decreased their aura to the point they break. Not only that they were able to be defeated or in Cinder’s case almost die multiple times. And to prove my case further, Salem is a magic user yet Hazel still killed her multiple times. Hell, Penny was able to beat Cinder even without maiden powers. Basically, the sad truth is the maidens are just keys. If Cinder crossed the wrong person she would be dead. Never mind that if Hazel, Watts and Tyrian wanted to, they actually would have killed her themselves. Especially if she keeps messing up they're plans.

So how does dust increase the use of aura? Well dust is part of the world. And so is the aura. So wouldn’t having more of a connection with the world increase aura and dust efficiency. I mean Vine said aura can be extended. So using the environment itself is good. Just like chakra, if you extend the aura enough to spread across an area enough while using gravity dust you can increase the pressure to keep opponents down. With plant dust trapping your enemies to a certain extent. Heck if you learn to control your aura and merge it with the element you can throw projectiles, create weapons, increase your speed and/or damage output. Effectively uses your whole body as a weapon.

Aura can even be used even without the need of dust. Like with haki it can harden your body against attacks. Extended to where you can locate upcoming enemies. Or when released all at once ,can be used to knock out enemies without engaging in combat.

Look, I am sorry. Please, forgive me but after thinking about this it made me ask this question, “What is a hunter?” Like really what is a hunter because so far this show has disappointed me on the term. We have seen hunters die whether be by non-hunter groups or Grimm who are arguably not that much of a threat. If anything, ordinary people can fight and kill them. Even semblances are starting to become nothing but excuses to why characters act the way they do, like with James who was determined to blow up Mantle because of his ability. Or having basic abilities that other characters should possess like Tyrian’s aura breaking ability. It’s sad really, aura is supposed to be this source of power but it's not as weaponized as I hoped it would be. But that’s my opinion.  

[anironwitch]

Nitpick November Day 4

So is unlocking someone’s aura what Pyhrra did for Jaune was that supposed to have significance. I mean they haven’t discussed the cultural impacts of Aura. Is it something normal? Could it be perceived as romantic? It could have lent to an interesting discussion. Maybe both of them have different perspectives and that could have made for an interesting source of conflict.

[sedlex]

[greenteaandtattoos]

crushed. destroyed. devastated. deCEASED after suddenly realizing their boba was the color of each other's SOUL

[rubidimum]

pls reblog this is important to me

[rwby-confess]

Confession #396

[howlingday]

American Dad x rwby

The episode wife insurance where jaune and Cardin are locked up, Cardin freaking out but jaune has a plan to get them out.

Cardin: (Sobbing) We're gonna die! I just know it! I really do~!

Jaune: Stay cool, Cardin. We've been trained for this.

Cardin: I know! But I forget~! (Crying)

Jaune: There's gotta be a way out of here...

Gillian: You're relieved.

Mercury: (Leaves)

Jaune: (Smirks) I think our luck's just changed. (Pops open emergency lube, Gels up his hair, Rips shirt)

Jaune: (Walks up to cell door, Leans on wall) Baby, can't you see~!?You could be with me~! We could live inside a garden of ecstasy~! You could be my queen~! I could be your dream~! Our lives like a fantasy~! Maybe set me free~! Let me be your bumblebee~!

Jaune: (Smoulders)

Gillian: (Shivers, Opens door)

Jaune: (Catches Gillian, Makes out)

Cardin: (Runs out the door)

Jaune: (Runs out, Zipping up)

Gillian: (Runs out, Rebuttoning)

Cinder: STOP RIGHT THERE!

Jaune: Don't shoot.

Jaune: (Gyrates hips) You could be my queen~! I could be your dream~! Our lives like a fantasy~! Maybe set me free~! Let me be your bumblebee~!

Jaune: (Smoulders)

Cinder: (Dreamily sighs, Drags Jaune away)

Cardin: ...

Gillian: (Fidgets)

Cardin: ...

Gillian: (Whimpers)

Cardin: Oh, just go!

Gillian: (Runs after them, Shuts door)

[strqyr]

forever grateful for aura being a manifestation of one's soul bc 'the eyes are a window to your soul' and boi does that create much to play around with with raven and qrow's matching eye & aura colors 🙏

[toaarcan]

The hottest flames are like a blue-violet colour, so I'm just saying this but the chances of Yang burning purple are non-zero.

[one-real-wrimonkey]

Headcanon that Harriet Bree has wanted to punch Jacque Schnee since Weiss came to Atlas with the rest of RWBY and started working with them.

Not because of anything he did to Weiss or how he acts but simply because now she has two WS in her scroll and she keeps getting them the wrong way around.

[lovingdabeessss]

Yang xiao long has her mothers eyes when she is desperate and her lovers when she is kind welcome to my ted talk-

[spahhzy]

CCJaune: Aww, what's wrong? Frustrated that I could get Jaune to open up more to me than YOU ever could?

Neo strikes at the knight with a flurry of quick hits before one of her clones lands a heavy strike to Jaune face.

Smirking, Jaune just rubs the bruised spot before it began to heal.

CCJaune: Neat little trick however...my turn.

The possessed knight lunges forward with the sword, Neo blocks the oncoming hit with hush and was prepared to retaliate, but the Knight smiled as Crocea Mors and Jaune glowed ominously.

CCJaune: Die.

[anironwitch]

Nitpick November Day 3

Why isn’t aura and semblance more impacted on culture. Considering the nature of both. You would think it would be more culturally impactful. If a decent amount of the population had access to it. Would there be systemic discrimination based on your aura and semblance? Would there be more families like the Schnee’s?

I mean the only we get is Qrow and his semblance, but there could be more to this.

[nightmare-foundation]

Muffled screaming. Everyone has it backwards

Oz is Darkness and Salem is Light.

Something something destruction is just the cycle of life. It's to clear out the old and replace it with the new. It's to learn and live and die and be reborn. Oz is Darkness, because he lives and he dies and he is reborn. He tears down the old (abolishing monarchies and militaries) and replaces it with what's new (the Academies, a council). He is demonized every time he does his best to help. He believes humanity shouldn't be punished for his mistakes. He offers choice and even knowledge (but not always; but choice is one thing he values above all else). He offers magic as a gift and a tool to use. He learns and grows from his mistakes. He's willing to concede and admit when he's done wrong.

Salem is Light. She is unchanging, undying. She does not age. She believes humanity is lost without Gods, that humanity, while strong, is a fraction of what it once was. She brings life (creating and modifying Grimm). She heals those who need it (Cinders arm, telling Watts to give Tyrian a new tail). But she's stubborn. She's cruel and terrifies people. She manipulates when deemed necessary. She wants to create a new world, one where she's the sole goddess. She hates Oz's gifts to humanity (possibly aura/semblances if my theory is right). She encroaches on Oz's territory and terrorizes those who side with him, and even those who aren't affiliated with him. She's petty and angry and a hypocrite.

I just. Sits down. They're Darkness and Light. They do hold qualities of the other (Salem is Grimm and destructive, Oz is Light and creates things), but it's like how Darkness can create life and Light can destroy.