Myun

Lore & Background

Myun is a fan interpretation of a deeper layer of Shinsu manipulation, where the user doesn't just command the energy but alters its very nature. In the Tower, Shinsu is typically a formless, ambient energy that can be shaped into beams, barriers, or explosions. The Myun concept, however, condenses Shinsu into a liquid state, giving it mass and viscosity. This quality is often compared to the 'Baang' technique but with a focus on material transformation rather than pure force. It is said in fan theories that Myun users could create weapons, traps, or even defensive coatings from this liquid Shinsu, making them versatile in battle.

In Their Own Story

In the dim glow of the Hell Train's testing chamber, a Regular named Hwa Ryun watched as her opponent raised a hand. The air shimmered, and a stream of silver-blue liquid coiled around their arm like a living serpent. 'Myun,' she whispered, recognizing the rare quality. The liquid hardened into a blade mid-swing, slicing through a Shinsu barrier as if it were paper. The user smiled, droplets of the substance falling like mercury, each one sizzling on the floor. 'Not just any Shinsu,' they said, 'but the essence of the Tower itself.'

Reader's Guide

Myun is a Shinsu quality that transforms ambient Shinsu into a liquid form, granting it physical properties like viscosity, surface tension, and the ability to change state from liquid to solid. In-world, it is used by those who have achieved a high level of Shinsu control, often through intense training or innate talent. The user can shape Myun into projectiles, shields, or even complex structures, and it can be imbued with additional properties like stickiness or sharpness. Its applications are versatile: offensively, Myun can create blades or projectiles that bypass standard defenses by seeping through cracks or hardening mid-flight. Defensively, it forms barriers that absorb or redirect attacks, while utility uses include binding enemies, creating temporary platforms, or even repairing objects by filling gaps. Users are rare, often found among Rankers or exceptional Regulars on the Hell Train or in the Workshop. The ability requires constant Shinsu concentration, making it taxing but highly effective in prolonged battles—a true test of a Regular's endurance and will.

Did You Know?

• Myun is sometimes called 'Liquid Shinsu' by fans, though it has no official name or confirmation from the author SIU.
• It is one of the few fan-conceived Shinsu qualities that could theoretically be combined with other techniques, like the 'Baang' or 'Soo' methods, for enhanced effects.
• No known user of Myun has appeared in the story; it remains entirely a fan creation.
• Myun users are a hypothetical concept, often imagined as having a unique Shinsu affinity, making them highly sought after by Factions like the Workshop or the Ten Families in fan works.