Convergences aren't meant to be formed quickly, nor taken lightly, as they are very strong bonds that a pair must be completely devoted and open to on both sides of the relationship (so a more one sided tether would not make this possible, nor would the slightest bit of distrust or secrecy on either end).
Do you think your Tether pair (or throuple) are suited for a Convergence? Comment below explaining your pair's development and reasoning behind forming a Convergence, along with any possible gains including ability or appearance bleeding should there be any, and you will get a mod answer approving, requiring revisions, more thought.
This is to not only help players with their ideas, but to ensure that possible abilities gained are not overpowering or unlikely, along with keeping Convergences as something special and not easily formed as regular Tethers are. It's also a helpful place of reference for those unsure of what a Convergence should look like so they may plan their own in the future. Please fill out the form below to get started!
Characters involved: Ivan + Till Convergence Suitability: This is a pair of characters who grew up in a harsh canon setting together. Due to the nature of what they were put through, much of their trauma is shared. Ivan has been enthralled by Till since they were young, yet never made these feelings known due to fear, low self-worth, and a poor understanding of what love was meant to be. Ultimately, he sacrificed his life for Till during a round of competition that pit them against one another. His devotion runs incredibly deep and in Somnia that has not changed.
Till, meanwhile, has always known Ivan was special to him too, but did not have the knowledge to define those feelings. His own avoidant thought patterns and anxieties prevented him from confronting them in canon until it was far, far too late.
But they were given another chance.
The two reunited during the first month of the game, forming a tether that then aided them in realizing just how much they meant to one another. This was eventually followed by a sincere confession of feelings, as well as promises to stay by each other's sides no matter what. As for other potentially relevant game events:
They have been intimate since the September TDM dream, which first prompted them to explore one another.
Ivan reached out to Sleep to obtain protection for Till, who refuses to worship. He took on a burden from her temporarily in exchange for Till's protection from that month's host incursion.
Till saved Ivan from almost certain death during the Rat King fight with his excellent RNG roll. This was played as Till seeing it about to happen and being overcome with desperation and determination to prevent it.
Though their understanding of the ritual is in the early working stages, they have agreed to cement their bond through that thing called "marriage"...? They're working on obtaining the rings they've been told are needed.
Overall, this is very much a pair who would feel like something has been ripped away if one were to die or disappear, even without a tether or convergence linking them.
Abilities and Appearance Gained:
For Ivan:
Ivan's appearance modification is a slight cosmic appearance to his carapace. It sometimes glitters faintly with small white lights. If gazed into up close, these begin to look like stars, interstellar dust, constellations—the universe.
Borrowed Lightweaver concealment — AKA the ability to bend light to blend into surroundings as if invisible. While standing still, this camouflage is close to perfect. Whereas moving creates a distortion in the air that may look off, or set off a sense of wrongness in the amygdala.
If you've seen the Predator films, it's meant to be like that: flawed invisibility
For Till:
Appearance modification undecided; Till's stuff is very much what we're still working on. Swarmling is an interesting one to try to draw inspiration from y'all!
The ability to produce two extra sets of dexterous arms made of light; these are in a similar placement & configuration to Ivan's arms. He has an easier time sustaining these than other light constructs.
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Convergence Suitability: This is a pair of characters who grew up in a harsh canon setting together. Due to the nature of what they were put through, much of their trauma is shared. Ivan has been enthralled by Till since they were young, yet never made these feelings known due to fear, low self-worth, and a poor understanding of what love was meant to be. Ultimately, he sacrificed his life for Till during a round of competition that pit them against one another. His devotion runs incredibly deep and in Somnia that has not changed.
Till, meanwhile, has always known Ivan was special to him too, but did not have the knowledge to define those feelings. His own avoidant thought patterns and anxieties prevented him from confronting them in canon until it was far, far too late.
But they were given another chance.
The two reunited during the first month of the game, forming a tether that then aided them in realizing just how much they meant to one another. This was eventually followed by a sincere confession of feelings, as well as promises to stay by each other's sides no matter what. As for other potentially relevant game events:
- They have been intimate since the September TDM dream, which first prompted them to explore one another.
- Ivan reached out to Sleep to obtain protection for Till, who refuses to worship. He took on a burden from her temporarily in exchange for Till's protection from that month's host incursion.
- Till saved Ivan from almost certain death during the Rat King fight with his excellent RNG roll. This was played as Till seeing it about to happen and being overcome with desperation and determination to prevent it.
- Though their understanding of the ritual is in the early working stages, they have agreed to cement their bond through that thing called "marriage"...? They're working on obtaining the rings they've been told are needed.
Overall, this is very much a pair who would feel like something has been ripped away if one were to die or disappear, even without a tether or convergence linking them.Abilities and Appearance Gained:
For Ivan:
If you've seen the Predator films, it's meant to be like that: flawed invisibility
For Till:
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