Editing Binding (section)

=== Positive Bindings ===
Also known as '''binding like with like''', a '''positive binding''' is made using elements that are in tune with to the Other's essential nature. Such a binding is weaker than a negative binding, but does not weaken the Other and so is less likely to offend it.<ref name="4.1" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":11">Positive bindings will not be an affront to the Other. They are, if 
you’ll remember my earlier hypothetical, much like a case where you’re 
invited to my office and you cannot find a moment to leave, nor can you 
easily leave without asking, because of my station. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/cutting-class-6-1/ excerpt] from [[Cutting Class 6.1]]</ref><ref name=":12">Positive bindings do not make effective prisons. They can be battered 
down if you are not much stronger than the Other, and if the Other is 
much stronger than you, the slightest flaw or imperfection may be enough
 for them to shatter your circle. They do, however, make good starting 
points for negotiation. In essence, we make the Other feel at home. We
 surround the Bogeyman with entropy, the Ruins dweller with sentiment, 
the God with appropriate iconography, the goblin with aggression and 
damage, the spirit with representative spice, crystal, myrrh, oil, or 
the tropes of whatever it is that spirit represents. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/cutting-class-6-1/ excerpt] from [[Cutting Class 6.1]]</ref> Positive bindings feed the Other within with any power put into them, discouraging them from leaving even if they're strong enough to do so.<ref>They will often stay until given cause to leave. Should you put 
power into the positive binding, it feeds the Other. Akin to inviting 
them to dinner, sparing them from having to find a meal. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/cutting-class-6-1/ excerpt] from [[Cutting Class 6.1]]</ref>
* An [[elemental]] could be bound using energy.<ref name=":5">Positive/neutral bindings are those which appeal to the Other's nature.  This is the 'like works on like' form of binding something. This is using energy to bind elementals, filth to bind goblins, etc. The aforementioned method of blocking off all outside connections can work too, so stuff like a circle of salt makes for a good standby. These don't tend to hold up well to attacks and are more about getting an Other to stay put long enough to have a conversation. Though they don't hold up very well, exerting power or using other methods in conjunction with it (such as the right language or glyphs) can work. - [https://old.reddit.com/r/Parahumans/comments/f03xyr/help_with_an_other_pactdiceish/fgrp79j/ Comment by Wildbow]</ref>
* Filth could be used to bind [[goblin]]s.<ref name=":5" />
* [[Pauz]] had his powers blocked with circles of gore on several occasions.
* A fire [[elemental]] could be bound with a circle of fire.<ref name=":1" />
* A [[Tortoise Spirit]] might be bound with a circle of sea shells, snail shells, eggshell. If associated with water, rainwater; if earth, smooth and equal-sized stones; if treasure, gold.<ref name=":3" />
* Night [[Hag]] positive bindings might use soot, oil, old fat, dirty water, tangled string, moon and star motifs.<ref name=":10" />
* High Summer [[Fae]] have affinity for Yew, wine, and honey.<ref name=":10" />
* Dark Fall Fae have affinity for bone, charms, and curses.<ref name=":10" />
* High Spring Fae have affinity for gold, delicate art, fine blades, jewelry, the trappings of aristocracy. An umbroken, balanced circle of rapiers or jewelry can bind them.<ref>Positive binding. Surround the Other with something it has an affinity for. To return to our Fae courts, the Fae of High Spring have an affinity for gold and delicate pieces of art. They like fine blades and the trappings of aristocracy. Lay the blade of rapier over the handle of another until you have a circle and you may have something that will keep them in place. Or gather up jewelry and arrange it so there are no gaps between them. But be mindful, for the basic principles of diagrams and circles hold. A lopsided arrangement to your blades or one piece of overvalued jewelry in the set and your circle may fail. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/cutting-class-6-1/ excerpt] from [[Cutting Class 6.1]]</ref>
* A spirit might be bound with spice, crystal, myrrh, or oil, representing their element as in the [[Awakening]] ritual.<ref name=":12" />