![]() ![]() In terms of realism, this has some ground as traditional and even some current practitioners of martial arts hold the belief that accompanying statements and/or vocal noises alongside execution build up their chi, thereby increasing the power and efficacy of their moves and techniques. The magic power of spoken and written words was also a key concept in Ancient Egyptian religion and Ritual Magic. Members of the Sinitic ethnolinguistic family, in particular, tend to ascribe special importance to the power of written characters, and the belief that special words can invoke control over supernatural power permeates their folklore (just ask your local Shinto, Buddhist, or Taoist practitioner if they've donated to a shrine or temple to have a Paper Talisman written lately). The idea that words can grant power is a cross-cultural phenomenon that shows up frequently in the earliest tales of swords and sorcery. The origins of this phenomenon are at least Older Than Print, and probably much older. WITHAYELLATTHEEND! A standard feature of practically every Magical Girl story, High Fantasy tale, or martial arts anime. Also, expect plenty of echoing to come with it, and (if a fighter is feeling particularly bombastic) dramatic. ![]() It doesn't matter if it's a martial arts move, a magical spell or your secret superweapon if you can't say its name, it just isn't nearly as cool or effective. More than that, you have to call it out as you launch the attack. ![]() If you can do something more impressive than just throw a punch, your attack(s) must have an equally impressive name. "No good! The name's too long, and it doesn't sound good at all!" ![]()
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