Mad_Dog_of_Fujiwara
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This is just to give sealing and automatic translation some clarification on what abilities fall under them, since I seem to recall these two applications not having any specific classification.
Sealing
Basically, I think sealing ought to include the ability to keep people out of an area, rather than inside. This is a relatively common ability, with similar functionality to sealing, so I think the following paragraph should be added to the sealing page as an additional type.
"Sealing may also take the form of keeping specific entities away from an area or object through some sort of unseen force, such as establishing a ward around a valuable item so nobody can approach. This may also include consequences for attempting to break the seal, such as harming one who touches it or cursing one who comes too close. This is typically referred to as warding, and in instances where the ability is not given further context, should be treated as a subset of sealing. However, it may also be possible that such an ability is accomplished through Forcefield Creation, Mind Manipulation, Law Manipulation, or some other means."
Automatic Translation
From what I remember, we don't actually have an ability that encompasses the ability to commune with animals. This always seemed odd to me, so I think the following sentence should be appended to the AT page. It's not as in depth as the sealing addition, but it also kinda doesn't need to be.
"The ability to listen to and talk with animals may also fall under automatic translation. Unlike Animal Manipulation, this would only extend so far as being able to communicate with animals or other typically nonverbal beings as though they could talk, rather than controlling them outright. However, it should not be assumed that those who showcase this ability have the capacity to speak any language, or vice versa."
Sealing
Basically, I think sealing ought to include the ability to keep people out of an area, rather than inside. This is a relatively common ability, with similar functionality to sealing, so I think the following paragraph should be added to the sealing page as an additional type.
"Sealing may also take the form of keeping specific entities away from an area or object through some sort of unseen force, such as establishing a ward around a valuable item so nobody can approach. This may also include consequences for attempting to break the seal, such as harming one who touches it or cursing one who comes too close. This is typically referred to as warding, and in instances where the ability is not given further context, should be treated as a subset of sealing. However, it may also be possible that such an ability is accomplished through Forcefield Creation, Mind Manipulation, Law Manipulation, or some other means."
Automatic Translation
From what I remember, we don't actually have an ability that encompasses the ability to commune with animals. This always seemed odd to me, so I think the following sentence should be appended to the AT page. It's not as in depth as the sealing addition, but it also kinda doesn't need to be.
"The ability to listen to and talk with animals may also fall under automatic translation. Unlike Animal Manipulation, this would only extend so far as being able to communicate with animals or other typically nonverbal beings as though they could talk, rather than controlling them outright. However, it should not be assumed that those who showcase this ability have the capacity to speak any language, or vice versa."
