Blade
Master of the Simulacrum
I've been meaning to ask a few questions with regard to how the Godhand members deal with their "Sacrifices".
In ancient times (and even today) the concept of a ritual sacrifice requires that blood be spilt in the place of other blood, at least, as far as I know. I know that doesn't necessarily apply to Godhand, but the thought is this...at least based on what I know about how the Behelit works.
For a "wish" to be granted from the Behelit, the human must become a loyal apostle to Godhand AND sacrifice something "very precious" to them.
Does the Godhand consider their Apostles as "Precious" or at least valuable in a sense? The reason I ask this is because each and every dark creature that comes after Guts and Company due to his and Casca's Brand are attempting to perform the Ritual of Sacrifice, however, most weak enemies fall fairly easily, and even some greater ones, so I'm wondering if it would be possible that Guts "sacrificed" a great number of Apostles, if in that logic, the Sacrifice already took place?
I know that's weird logic, but look at the old story of Abraham trying to sacrifice Isaac: He was about to sacrifice him, but found a Lamb in the bush and sacrificed that instead. Blood for Blood. Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth. By that logic you'd think Guts paid his dues (as far as Griffith's Wish is concerned anyway) a couple hundred times over.
I guess my main question is: How much blood is the Brand worth?
This of course assumes that Godhand themselves are bound by certain limitations set by the Evil Ideal, such as the concept of Causality, which leads me to my next question:
What's the likelyhood the Godhand are bound by any sort of Catch 22 in their own "flawed" (at least, to ours and Guts eyes) logic?
Lastly, and these are more of aside questions that have no relevance to this topic:
1. Does Puck have a Split Personality?
2. I've been told that the Beast is a manifestation of Gut's Anger, but I have this slight feeling it's more than that, as I've noted some interesting clues with regard to the Berserker Armor. First of all, Gurunberd's Armor is that of a Dragon, and also I've noted that the Serpent Lord wears Serpent-like Armor...this leads me to think that various Knights in different parts of the Story have Themed Enchanted Animal Armor...Guts' just happens to be that of a Wolf. I also believe Griffith's armor is Hawk Themed (obviously) and the Prophesy points to certain aspects of there being a Hawk or at least a large bird. My logic is that there are various Animal-like Armor in Berserk that belong to several apostles but that they allow their wearers to transform into said animals. Which is also a semi-reference to the Guin Saga if memory serves. Anyone have any ideas with regard to this?
In ancient times (and even today) the concept of a ritual sacrifice requires that blood be spilt in the place of other blood, at least, as far as I know. I know that doesn't necessarily apply to Godhand, but the thought is this...at least based on what I know about how the Behelit works.
For a "wish" to be granted from the Behelit, the human must become a loyal apostle to Godhand AND sacrifice something "very precious" to them.
Does the Godhand consider their Apostles as "Precious" or at least valuable in a sense? The reason I ask this is because each and every dark creature that comes after Guts and Company due to his and Casca's Brand are attempting to perform the Ritual of Sacrifice, however, most weak enemies fall fairly easily, and even some greater ones, so I'm wondering if it would be possible that Guts "sacrificed" a great number of Apostles, if in that logic, the Sacrifice already took place?
I know that's weird logic, but look at the old story of Abraham trying to sacrifice Isaac: He was about to sacrifice him, but found a Lamb in the bush and sacrificed that instead. Blood for Blood. Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth. By that logic you'd think Guts paid his dues (as far as Griffith's Wish is concerned anyway) a couple hundred times over.
I guess my main question is: How much blood is the Brand worth?
This of course assumes that Godhand themselves are bound by certain limitations set by the Evil Ideal, such as the concept of Causality, which leads me to my next question:
What's the likelyhood the Godhand are bound by any sort of Catch 22 in their own "flawed" (at least, to ours and Guts eyes) logic?
Lastly, and these are more of aside questions that have no relevance to this topic:
1. Does Puck have a Split Personality?
2. I've been told that the Beast is a manifestation of Gut's Anger, but I have this slight feeling it's more than that, as I've noted some interesting clues with regard to the Berserker Armor. First of all, Gurunberd's Armor is that of a Dragon, and also I've noted that the Serpent Lord wears Serpent-like Armor...this leads me to think that various Knights in different parts of the Story have Themed Enchanted Animal Armor...Guts' just happens to be that of a Wolf. I also believe Griffith's armor is Hawk Themed (obviously) and the Prophesy points to certain aspects of there being a Hawk or at least a large bird. My logic is that there are various Animal-like Armor in Berserk that belong to several apostles but that they allow their wearers to transform into said animals. Which is also a semi-reference to the Guin Saga if memory serves. Anyone have any ideas with regard to this?