Vanitas's image test

**Vanitas's image test** is a Ego test Vanitas may give the protagonist at some point after Act of Pride: Blind Fool's Savior. It is not entirely clear when this becomes available. It may be after the first Ideal is destroyed in Act of Envy: Cause and Infect.

## Test text and questions

There are 280 possible Ego points available from this test, 40 per question, except for question four, where neither answer has an effect. Question five offers a choice between 40 Envy points and 40 Wrath points. Otherwise, the questions are similar to those in other tests, one answer giving 40 points and one answer giving nothing.

Vanitas will introduce this test as follows:

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> Of the information humans analyze they say 80% is derived from the eyes.
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And the questions are as follows:

1.What entity would you select from these two, if both claim they'll make all your wishes come true? (Right: Lust +40.)

2.Designate the dragon you deem most desirable. (Right: Envy +40.)

3.Would you prefer Hera, austere and spruce? or moon goddess Artemis, daughter of Zeus? (Right: Envy +40.)

4.On one person's mind is a mathematics test. The other, a dream from their last night's rest. From out of these two, which does it seem is the one remembering the dream? (No effect from either answer.)

5.You catch your partner cheating on you. In what way would you look at the two? (Left: Envy +40, Right: Wrath +40.)

6.You go to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Which set of food do you put on your tray? (Right: Gluttony +40.)

7.Pick the picture you prefer. (Left: Pride +40.)

8.You're instructed in art class to draw up a tree. Which one is closer to your mental imagery? (Left: Pride +40.)

## Vanitas's possible responses

Vanitas's response changes based on the Envy and Pride points earned from the test.

For maximum Envy and Pride, Vanitas will say:

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> This may be because the questions were skewed, but your Desire for Envy is of great magnitude. But that isn't the only thing I have to tell. Your Desire for Pride is substantial as well. Your sense of self worth may be doing all right, but other's successes still fill you with spite. Your personal relations, if I had to guess, are one of your biggest sources of stress. But envious thoughts can make a strong motivation with your innate need for growth and self-affirmation. Such power would certainly pay off for you. Stay true to your wants, as you already do.
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For high Envy and Pride, Vanitas will say:

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> This may be because the questions were skewed, but your Desire for Envy is of great magnitude. ...Your Desire for Pride is no slouch, either. You're a capable sort, that much you believe. But you still get upset by what others achieve. But envious thoughts can be strong motivation if you also pursue growth or self-affirmation. Such power would certainly pay off for you. Stay true to your wants, as you already do.
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For high Envy and no Pride, Vanitas will say:

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For low Envy and high Pride, Vanitas will say:

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> These questions were drafted with Envy in mind. But it seems that is not where your wants are aligned. Your Desire for Pride, though, is substantially high. So perhaps self-assertion is where your thoughts lie. It may be your high self esteem grants reprieve from taking much stock in what others achieve. But envying others and jealous desire can just as well stoke one's inner fire. Your innate need for growth and self-affirmation would make such a fire its own compensation. What desires you follow are all up to you. Be true to your Ego, as you already do.
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For low Envy and no Pride, Vanitas will say:

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> These questions were drafted for Envy and Pride. But you couldn't score lower in both if you tried. Desires of envy and self-affirmation can act as strong sources of motivation. By seeking out growth, you could tie their loose ends. Their powers would surely pay great dividends. But even so... What desires you follow are all up to you. Be true to your Ego, as you already do.
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