The Parse

Warped Perceptions

Parselings as individuals are single agents in a grander design; a word in a sentence, meaningless without context. Based on the perception and understanding of the words they bear, a Parse is the communication between two Parselings about what they wish their reality to be and the external force of their identity in the world as power.
All Parselings need is physical contact with their kind, an understanding of the Parse they are to attempt, and to utter their words. Sometimes the effects of a Parse are minor, mere parlour tricks. Other times, they can push the boundaries upon the laws of reality.
No matter the Parse, however, it causes strain upon those involved. The cost of using a Parse is taken from the Parselings’ minds and in severe cases their own bodies. Upon being created, these magics have the ability to warp the properties of anything within sight, often resulting in unforeseen problems. If left to fester, they can rot and develop into catastrophes.
There have been reports of minor telepathic links between Parselings during their Parses.