AU Background: Lan Wangji hails from a prominent academic family and has continued that tradition (if a little unconventionally!) through his employment as a literature professor at a local college. He is well-known for his study, assessment, and interpretation of more archaic texts. In particular, his specialty is ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy. He is often cited as a source in literary circles and historical circles due to the thorough nature of his articles. Despite his otherwise quiet nature, Lan Wangji frequents other colleges for talks. People are usually surprised by the fact that he is able to produce any number of words for his studies, but more personal conversation seems difficult for him. Regardless, he's known throughout his home college as a tough, but fair professor. His classes are often packed and he has several student admirers, because it seems that he's actually quite good with younger individuals despite outward appearances.
More recently, he's been embroiled in some controversy about his interpretation of several texts. Many people insinuate that he's placed upon them too contemporary a perspective (including his own uncle), but it seems like Lan Wangji is taking it gracefully. He isn't a stranger to resistance. At least, that would seem considering his numerous scars. How did he get them? It's up to debate (and people do often debate it!).
Lan Wangji can also often be seen donating his time and ample resources to organizations that support childhood education, comfort, and enrichment. He's very inclined to support Wei Wuxian's endeavors as well, which involves the perpetuation of green energy and burials. Articles related to these studies are also often brought in and published, to no one's surprise.
As for perspectives: Lan Wangji isn't interested in "or." He believes in helping everyone and sees no reason that either side should be compromised. As such, he runs an "alternative" university press (or an underground press) to nudge through political pieces that support saving both (or Option C). This, of course, is to help influence public opinion. This adheres to his core characteristics, both within this AU and outside this AU.
Chest Object: Bìchén. Lan Wangji's sword is infamous throughout the cultivation world. Like all objects of particular value to cultivators, it holds some of Lan Wangji's spiritual energy and recognizes only himself as its master. Anyone who wields Bìchén will realize the following characteristics immediately: it is extremely heavy, the blade seems transparent and thin, and it exudes a cold energy. The hilt also bears various inscriptions.
Essence: Lan Wangji is righteous, but tempered. Lan Wangji acknowledges acutely that nothing is truly black or white, good or evil. He reserves judgement until he has the entire picture and does not participate in rumors or gossip. He upholds tenements that many other cultivators have discarded and genuinely strives to do what is good while simultaneously not falling victim to extremist ideology. Should anyone else touch Bìchén, chances are they will feel a compulsion to assist others no matter how small the task and will seek out ways to maintain what is good even if it goes against common perceptions.
Powers: Veracity/Truth Inducement. Lan Wangji is able to compel others to speak the truth. Think of it like Wonder Woman's lasso, only he's able to pull for it typically through touch. Resistance to the speaking the truth results in temporary mutism corresponding to the severity of the lie. So, have fun getting some answers? Go wild. Use it in part or in full, idc.
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AU Background: Lan Wangji hails from a prominent academic family and has continued that tradition (if a little unconventionally!) through his employment as a literature professor at a local college. He is well-known for his study, assessment, and interpretation of more archaic texts. In particular, his specialty is ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy. He is often cited as a source in literary circles and historical circles due to the thorough nature of his articles. Despite his otherwise quiet nature, Lan Wangji frequents other colleges for talks. People are usually surprised by the fact that he is able to produce any number of words for his studies, but more personal conversation seems difficult for him. Regardless, he's known throughout his home college as a tough, but fair professor. His classes are often packed and he has several student admirers, because it seems that he's actually quite good with younger individuals despite outward appearances.
More recently, he's been embroiled in some controversy about his interpretation of several texts. Many people insinuate that he's placed upon them too contemporary a perspective (including his own uncle), but it seems like Lan Wangji is taking it gracefully. He isn't a stranger to resistance. At least, that would seem considering his numerous scars. How did he get them? It's up to debate (and people do often debate it!).
Lan Wangji can also often be seen donating his time and ample resources to organizations that support childhood education, comfort, and enrichment. He's very inclined to support Wei Wuxian's endeavors as well, which involves the perpetuation of green energy and burials. Articles related to these studies are also often brought in and published, to no one's surprise.
As for perspectives: Lan Wangji isn't interested in "or." He believes in helping everyone and sees no reason that either side should be compromised. As such, he runs an "alternative" university press (or an underground press) to nudge through political pieces that support saving both (or Option C). This, of course, is to help influence public opinion. This adheres to his core characteristics, both within this AU and outside this AU.
Chest Object: Bìchén. Lan Wangji's sword is infamous throughout the cultivation world. Like all objects of particular value to cultivators, it holds some of Lan Wangji's spiritual energy and recognizes only himself as its master. Anyone who wields Bìchén will realize the following characteristics immediately: it is extremely heavy, the blade seems transparent and thin, and it exudes a cold energy. The hilt also bears various inscriptions.
Essence: Lan Wangji is righteous, but tempered. Lan Wangji acknowledges acutely that nothing is truly black or white, good or evil. He reserves judgement until he has the entire picture and does not participate in rumors or gossip. He upholds tenements that many other cultivators have discarded and genuinely strives to do what is good while simultaneously not falling victim to extremist ideology. Should anyone else touch Bìchén, chances are they will feel a compulsion to assist others no matter how small the task and will seek out ways to maintain what is good even if it goes against common perceptions.
Powers: Veracity/Truth Inducement. Lan Wangji is able to compel others to speak the truth. Think of it like Wonder Woman's lasso, only he's able to pull for it typically through touch. Resistance to the speaking the truth results in temporary mutism corresponding to the severity of the lie. So, have fun getting some answers? Go wild. Use it in part or in full, idc.