mire
Pronunciation: MY-er
Purpose: To help break through the paralysis of inaction and provide the strength to move forward when life feels stuck and progress seems impossible.
Personality: Mire embodies the experience of decision paralysis and the overwhelming weight of stagnation. Whether it’s brain fog, disassociation, or simply staring at a wall, Mire offers reprieve from the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. It is a steadying force in the midst of inertia, protecting you from the suffocating grip of stagnation.
Backstory: Mire emerged from the collective experience of feeling trapped in circumstances or mindsets, when forward motion feels impossible. It serves as a ward against the quicksand of inaction, reminding you to acknowledge these feelings while encouraging small steps toward movement and progress. Mire’s presence is a quiet but persistent push to keep going, even when the path ahead is unclear, offering strength and protection in the face of stagnation.
the inertia ward
origin story
In the still, stagnant depths of what was once a thriving city, Mire emerged as the embodiment of inertia, the crushing weight of inaction that often feels impossible to escape. The city, now reduced to a landscape of decay and desolation, reflects the very essence of Mire’s existence—where time seems to stand still, and progress feels like a distant memory.
Mire’s creation was born out of the countless moments where people felt trapped, unable to move forward, paralyzed by the fear of the unknown, or simply overwhelmed by the enormity of life’s challenges. They are the heavy, suffocating force that keeps one rooted in place, the echo of every time someone said, “Maybe tomorrow,” or “What’s the point?”
Mire’s mentors were the rusting machines of industry, the forgotten projects left to gather dust, and the stagnant waters that fill the abandoned canals. From these, Mire learned the art of holding still—of finding comfort in the familiar, even when it’s slowly consuming everything around it. They represent the inertia that creeps into our lives, making even the smallest tasks feel insurmountable.
Mire’s skill is in their ability to make inaction feel like the safest, most comforting choice, lulling those they encounter into a sense of false security. Yet, Mire also understands that this comfort is deceptive, that it can trap someone in a cycle of stagnation that’s hard to break free from. They serve as a reminder that while stillness can sometimes be necessary, it can also be dangerous if it becomes a way of life.
Mire often lingers in the company of Hollow, the Isolation Emissary, as they wander through the empty streets and echoing hallways of the forgotten city. Together, they embody the loneliness and inertia that can come from prolonged isolation, feeding off each other’s energy, creating an environment where time seems to stand still, and movement feels impossible.
dreadling deal breakers
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dreadling deal breakers 〰️
Favourite Food: Cold leftover pizza—comforting and familiar, just like the habit of putting things off until later.
Favourite Song: "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi
Favourite Saying: "Maybe tomorrow."
Favourite Movie: The Big Lebowski
Favourite Place: A quiet, cluttered room—where nothing has been touched or moved in years, offering a sense of security in its stillness.
Favourite Colour: Black—like the deep, unchanging void where time seems to have no meaning and nothing ever shifts.
Favourite Season: Winter—when the world feels like it’s in hibernation, and everything seems to slow down, mirroring Mire's own inertia.
Biggest Fear: Change—Mire dreads the idea of anything disrupting their comforting, though stagnant, existence.
Secret Talent: Finding comfort in the familiar, no matter how unchanging or stagnant it may be.
Pet Peeve: Being rushed—Mire dislikes any pressure to move faster or make decisions quickly.
Hobbies: Collecting items that no longer serve a purpose, finding beauty in their stillness and inaction.
Least Favourite Activity: Tidying up—Mire finds it unnecessary to disturb the state of things that have found their place.
Biggest Regret: Letting opportunities pass by, but feeling unable to break the cycle of inaction.
Guilty Pleasure: Watching endless reruns of Friends while avoiding anything productive and taking comfort in the repetitive, unchanging (boring) nature of the show.