A Simpler Life
"Well," Kaalia's answer sounded while getting back on her feet, "the first thing one has to have a good grasp on is basic manipulation. It forms the basis for everything you do when shaping." She released the grasp she had on the chunk of ice, causing it to fall down onto the ground before beginning to slowly roll towards the pond it orignally came from. "This is also what sets all of the elements apart- they are manipulated in different ways, even if it comes down to the same principle. For water shaping, the old masters often drew comparisons to calligraphy. The Force is the pen, the water is the ink, and you are the artist." With a gesture of her hand she invited Taeli to turn to face the pond.
To provide one more example before it was Taeli's turn, Kaalia began to move her arms and the water in the pond answered. Ropes of water rose up to follow the woman's motions. "From thin lines," she said before putting more power behind it, "to broad, sweeping strokes." The ropes became thicker and larger, then they slowly died down and retreated back into the body of water. "Normally, a student would be taught how to properly wield the Force first, but that is a step we can skip. Holding the pen properly won't be an issue for you, so we can immediately start with dipping it into the ink and create."
Kaalia then took a step backwards, giving Taeli room. "Reach out into the Force and focus on the water. Imbue it with power and then bend it to your will."
[member="Taeli Raaf"]
To provide one more example before it was Taeli's turn, Kaalia began to move her arms and the water in the pond answered. Ropes of water rose up to follow the woman's motions. "From thin lines," she said before putting more power behind it, "to broad, sweeping strokes." The ropes became thicker and larger, then they slowly died down and retreated back into the body of water. "Normally, a student would be taught how to properly wield the Force first, but that is a step we can skip. Holding the pen properly won't be an issue for you, so we can immediately start with dipping it into the ink and create."
Kaalia then took a step backwards, giving Taeli room. "Reach out into the Force and focus on the water. Imbue it with power and then bend it to your will."
[member="Taeli Raaf"]