SWNOVELS Status Sheet
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Below is a status sheet for Mike corresponding to the current chapter. I will try to keep this updated as the story progresses.
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[Status]
Michael Rasmussen
Race: Human
Age: 15
Class: Skill Master
Tier: 4 (Low)
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Title: Aspirant Ascendant
Multiverse Traveler
Blessed One
Hunter of Renown
Battlefield Healer
Kal'Thel
Philanderer
Hero
Dungeon Savior
Undinekath
Saint of Healing
Nemesis of Demons
Adversary
Wyrmkin
Fortuitous Alchemist
Known to the Lurker
Conjurer of the Draconic Bloodline
Dragonknight
High Elementalist (EVOLVED)
Battlemage
Iron Soul
Slyphkath
Renowned
Initiate Defender of Ea (NEW)
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Skills:
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Primary Skills:
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Communication Magic (Rank 4)
Life Magic (Rank 1) (EVOLVED)
Appraise (Rank 4)
Journeyman Almiran Military Swordsmanship (Rank 2)
Advanced Water Magic (Rank 1)
Advanced Fire Magic (Rank 1)
Advanced Air Magic (Rank 1)
Advanced Earth Magic (Rank 1) (TIER UP)
Basic Light Magic (Rank 4) (RANK UP)
Basic Dark Magic (Rank 5)
Basic Conjuration Magic (Rank 5) (RANK UP)
Basic Calling Magic (Rank 4) (RANK UP)
Basic Space Magic (Rank 2) (RANK UP)
Basic Alchemy (Rank 5)
Master Scrivening (Rank -)
Basic Artifice (Rank 4) (RANK UP)
Bind Familiar (Rank 2)
Blood Collector (Rank 1)
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Secondary Skills:
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Lifestyle Magic (Rank 0)
Advanced Lovemaking (Rank 3)
Athletics (Rank 3)
Advanced Evasion (Rank 1)
Basic Dagger Fighting (Rank 2)
Intermediate Spear Fighting (Rank 4)
Intermediate Sword Fighting (Rank 2)
Advanced Elemental Magic (Rank 1)
Basic Summoning Magic (Rank 5) (RANK UP)
Intermediate Riding (Rank 1)
Basic Haggling (Rank 5)
Basic Musical Performance (Wind Instrument) (Rank 2)
Intermediate Unarmed Fighting (Rank 1)
Intermediate Chanting (Rank 3)
Tri Casting (Rank 1) (TIER UP)
Aerosense (Rank 3)
Dancing (Rank 1)
Basic Stealth (Rank 5) (RANK UP)
Basic Dismantling (Rank 3)
Basic Blacksmith (Rank 5) (RANK UP)
Mana Transference (Rank 5)
Mana Shield (Rank 5)
Mana Attack (Rank 1)
Tailoring (Rank 1) (NEW)
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Passive Skills:
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Intermediate Fear Resistance (Rank 4)
Advanced Physiological Resistance (Rank 1) (TIER UP)
Advanced Poison Resistance (Rank 1)
Intermediate Heat Resistance (Rank 2) (RANK UP)
Intermediate Mental Resistance (Rank 3)
Basic Electricity Resistance (Rank 3)
Basic Cold Resistance (Rank 2) (NEW)
Basic Death Resistance (Rank 1)
Basic Curse Resistance (Rank 1)
Large Mana Enhancement (Rank 4) (RANK UP)
Large Mana Regeneration Enhancement (Rank 4) (RANK UP)
Moderate Endurance Enhancement (Rank 5)
Moderate Agility Enhancement (Rank 4)
Moderate Strength Enhancement (Rank 3)
Moderate Willpower Enhancement (Rank 2) (RANK UP)
Minor Speed Enhancement (Rank 1)
Limit Break (Rank 1)
Detect Hostile Intent (Rank 4)
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Inherent Skills:
Traveler's Luck
Fate-Touched
(BC) Vampiric Regeneration, Lesser
Aspirant Ascendant
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- Skill Master -
A unique class created by the Ancient One %#@#$&!@#$& for the one who desired boundless horizons and endless growth. Skill Masters are unparalleled in their versatility, able to learn and master almost every skill. With enough effort and the right resources, they can accomplish almost anything.contemporary romance
Effects:
• All non-inherent skills available for acquisition
• Unlimited number of primary skill slots available
• Large enhancement in the acquisition of new skills
• Moderate increase in the rate of skill improvement
• Class skills: None
• Attribute enhancement: None
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Titles
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- Multiverse Traveler -
You have traveled across the multiverse to make your way here. In order to facilitate your easy integration into this world, the gods of Ea have awarded you this title. Grants the ability to speak and write fluently in the most commonly used language of the region you currently reside in. Language: Lower Pyrathien (Nurtas dialect). Minor increase in luck in regards to survival for the first 90 days after transmigration.
- Blessed One -
Title given to those who have received a blessing from one of the gods of Ea.
- Hunter of Renown -
Either due to personal temperament or the expectations of a higher power, you are destined for greater things. The world bears witness to your deeds and will judge you accordingly. Moderate increase to the acquisition of titles.
- Battlefield Healer -
You are a practitioner that threads the line between life and death on the battlefield. By virtue of your healing prowess lives are spared. Minor increase to healing effectiveness on combat injuries. Minor increase to mana efficiency when healing.
- Kal'Thel -
The title given to those who have won a Kal'thelk against a worthy opponent. It is in the nature of orcs to respect those who fight with strength and honor. Minor increase to charisma when dealing with orcs. Only applies while active.
- Philanderer -
A true womanizer, you are famous for your exploits in the bedroom. Minor increase to charisma when interacting with members of the opposite sex. (Increased to moderate when equipped.) Moderate increase to performance during intimacy with members of the opposite sex. Minor increase to improvement of related skills.
- Hero -
A chosen champion, blessed by one or more gods. You bear an epic destiny, and have been granted power to help see you through it. Moderate increase to Strength, Agility, Endurance, Mana, and Willpower. Minor increase to the acquisition and improvement of skills.
- Dungeon Challenger –
You have challenged the dangers of a dungeon floor beyond your capacities. Despite this, you have emerged victorious. Minor increase to Endurance while inside a dungeon. Minor increase to the acquisition and improvement of skills inside a dungeon.
- Undinekath -
You achieved a true connection with the Elemental Source of Water. Whether achieved at a moment of breakthrough or by channeling a pure elemental force, you are now forever marked by this connection. You are favored both by water itself, and water elementals of all kinds. Moderate increase to the effectiveness of Water Elemental Magic and charisma when interacting with water elementals. Allows air breathing creatures to breath underwater.
- Saint of Healing -
You have been recognized as a divinely blessed individual in regards to healing. Whether by your deeds, or merely your reputation, word of your holiness has spread. Moderate increase to Charisma when interacting with those of a properly aligned religion. (Only applies when active.) Moderate increase to the effectiveness of healing.
- Nemesis of Demons -
By virtue of you extensive campaign against the armies of the demonic, you have been named as their nemesis. Lesser demons will fear you and greater demons will seek to destroy you to claim vengeance for their slain kin. Moderate system correction to the effects of attacks against demons.
- Adversary -
A powerful organization has determined you to be a true enemy, and will stop at nothing to see you destroyed. Fortunately for you, the concentration of their collective ire has manifested in a new well of strength. Minor increase to the effectiveness of all offensive skills and abilities when used on members or allies of the adversarial organization.
- Wyrmkin -
You have been bound by destiny or chance to one of the Wyrms, greatest of the dragon races. By virtue of this connection, you inspire respect and fear in these races. Moderate increase to Charisma when interacting with dragons or individuals with a draconic bloodline.
- Fortuitous Alchemist -
By virtue of your exceptional curiosity and luck, you have a created a rare alchemical item from common materials. Minor increase to material efficiency when performing alchemy. Positive mutation rate increased by 1%.
- Known to the Other -
You have stared into the Abyss and the Abyss has stared back. By communing with Elemental Darkness, you have garnered the attention of an entity that inhabits a realm beyond the bounds of reality. For good or ill, you will bear the weight of its gaze in both life and death. Moderate increase to the effectiveness of Dark Elemental Magic.
- Conjurer of the Draconic Bloodline -
Your powerful connection to draconic creatures has colored your Summoning Magic. Moderate increase to Draconic Summoning Affinity. Minor increase to the mana efficiency and duration of Conjuration spells used to summon draconic creatures, and beings carrying a draconic bloodline.
- Dragonknight -
By virtue of skill, deeds, and popular acclaim, you've ascended to join the hallowed ranks of the Dragonknights. Though you haven't explored the full mysteries of the sacred bond with your dragon companion, its presence grants you power. You are a hero to the weak, a terror to the evil, and a protector to the just. Large increase to Charisma when interacting with individuals favorable inclined to the Dragonknights. (Only applies when active) Minor increase to all attributes of bonded dragon.
- High Elementalist -
Through your mastery of the four basic elements, you have achieved a new level of understanding and control. Moderate increase to the efficiency and potency of all Earth, Air, Fire, and Water Magic skills.
- Battlemage Initiate -
You have demonstrated proven skill in both martial and magical arts, and the potential for improvement with both. Minor system correction to all weapon skills. Minor increase to the efficiency of all attack spells.
- Iron Soul -
You have resisted the efforts of a powerful entity that sought to control you, giving you some insight into the means of defending your soul. Minor resistance to harmful effects that target the soul.
- Slyphkath -
You achieved a true connection with the Elemental Source of Air. Whether achieved at a moment of breakthrough or by channeling a pure elemental force, you are now forever marked by this connection. You are favored both by air itself, and air elementals of all kinds. Moderate increase to the effectiveness of Air Elemental Magic and Charisma when interacting with Air elementals. Large resistance to the harmful effects of inhaled substances. Immunity to suffocation in an airless environment.
- Aspirant Ascendant -
This title is granted to those individuals who have succeeded in breaking through to Tier 4, taking the first step towards Ascension. In addition to granting the Aspirant Ascendant inherent skill, this title embodies its bearer's transition into a quasi-divine entity, albeit to a very minor extent. Since the existence of Tier 4 creatures represents a large investment in System resources, this title cannot be supplanted by others of lesser significance.
- Renowned -
By virtue of your actions, you have won the attention and acclaim of entire nations. Your name is known throughout the world and will be etched in the pages of history. Your fame earns you new allies and admirers, but it is a double-edged sword. Minor increase to Charisma when interacting with creatures that look favorably towards your actions. Minor decrease to Charisma when interacting with creatures that disapprove of your deeds.
- Initiate Defender of Ea -
A title granted to those few mortal beings who have fought against invading forces from outside of Ea and its associated realms. At its current rank, this title provides no bonus.
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Skills:
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Primary Skills:
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- Communication Magic (Tier 3, Rank 4) -
A branch of magic derived from the Words of Creation, Communication Magic embodies the ability of living beings to exchange information with one another. Practitioners are granted an increased ability to communicate with other beings. Masters of this form of magic can use language to influence the world itself.
Rank 1 Effects: Polyglot, Weighted Words
- Polyglot -
The practitioner of Communication Magic is the ultimate translator and a master of languages. Can communicate fluently with any being that has a spoken language.
- Weighted Words -
The words of a Communication Magic practitioner carry special weight. Moderate increase to effectiveness of negotiation and persuasion through the use of spoken words.
Rank 2 effects: Primal Heart, Biting Words
- Primal Heart -
Although not in the realm of true communication, practitioners of Communication Magic are able to make their feelings and desires known to creatures without a true language. Enables one-way communication with non-sentient animals and magical beasts. The effects of Weighted Words are drastically enhanced when used on beings listed above.
- Biting Words -
A practitioner of Communication Magic can humble even the greatest of heroes with a single sentence. Using insults as their weapon, practitioners strike at the most vulnerable part of person: the ego. Able to use simple words to cause minor physical damage in those effected.
Rank 3 Effects: Beast Speech, Lexicon
- Beast Speech -
Practitioners of Communication Magic master the strange and subtle method of communication used by creatures of the natural world. Allows users to communicate with living beings that have no discernible language or lack the mental capacity to do so. Such communication is by nature limited, but the general intent of messages can be shared in both directions.
- Lexicon -
No method of communication is barred to masters of Communication Magic, and this includes the written word. Allows users to understand and use any written language.
Rank 4 Effects: Greenspeech, Golden Tongue
- Greenspeech -
Understanding that even the lowly blade of grass is a living being, masters of Communication Magic have perfected the ability to even communicate with plants, albeit to a limited degree. Allows the user to engage in limited communication with plant and fungal lifeforms.
- Golden Tongue -
At Rank 4, Masters of Communication Magic begin to approach an understanding of the Words of Creation, the primordial language said to have been used to create Ea itself. Using their command of language to their utmost ability, Communication Mages can even alter the fabric of reality, albeit to a very limited extent. Can be used to mimic the effects of any Tier 1 Magic skill. Due to the imperfections inherent in the user's diction, such effects requires a much larger mana investment to achieve.
- Life Magic (Tier 4, Rank 1) -
A form of magic only accessible for those who have walked the path of healer, this skill harnesses the power of the fifth basic element, Life. Practitioners can use their command over this element to control, empower, and even create living things. Within the realm of its influence, there are no forms of magic more dominant, but it cannot affect things that never held the spark of life. Higher levels of skill increase mana efficiency and the power of magic produced.
Rank 1 Effects: Healing Mastery
- Healing Mastery -
Life Mages arise only from those who have a fundamental understanding of organic beings. With this understanding comes the knowledge of how to treat the many ailments and injuries that such beings encounter over the span of their life cycles. Includes the effects of all Healing Magic skill ranks of Tier 4 and below.
- Appraise (Tier 3, Rank 4) -
A more advanced version of the Inspect skill. Accesses the Akashic Records to gather information on the target. The more influential the item or individual is, the more information can be garnered. Higher skill ranks provide more information on items.
- Journeyman Almiran Military Swordsmanship (Tier 2, Rank 2) -
The fundamental swordsmanship of the Almiran military. Focuses on the usage of a single longsword in either one or two hands. Characterized by a great deal of flexibility and versatility, with no specific strong or weak areas. Practitioners of this sword style learn to mimic the five basic elements through their swordsmanship.
Rank 2 Effects: Paragon of Elemental Might
- Paragon of Elemental Might -
Through training, practitioners of Almiran Swordsmanship have learned to harness the power of the elements they seek to mimic. When using one of the five elemental stances, practitioners can use mana to power their sword skills and enhance their fighting style. This will create minor visual and audible effects. The bonus depends on the stance used. Roaring Flame Stance - Increased attack speed and Strength when attacking. Flowing River Stance - Increased Agility, evasion, and the efficacy of re directive blocking. Briar's Thorn Stance - Increased Speed, Agility, and Strength while counterattacking. Enduring Mountain Stance - Increased Endurance and the efficacy of defensive maneuvers. Howling Gale Stance - Increased Speed and Agility.
- Advanced Water Magic (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
One of the most basic forms of Elemental Magic. Water magic allows the user to create and manipulate water. It is characterized by flexibility in both offense and defense, but lacks the overt power of other types of magic. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
Rank 1 Effects: Water Mastery
- Water Mastery -
Advanced Water Mages master the inherent flexibility of their chosen element, granting them unprecedented control over water. Allows users to perform feats of incredible delicacy and precision using created water, even when it is located within other creatures or objects. Allows for manipulation of alternate states of matter, including both water vapor and ice. Includes all lower skills.
- Intermediate Fire Magic (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
One of the most basic forms of Elemental Magic. Fire magic allows the user to create and manipulate fire. It is characterized by powerful offense, but lacks fine damage control and defensive techniques. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
Rank 1 Effects: Flame Mastery
- Flame Mastery -
Advanced Fire Mages master the innate volatility of their chosen element, granting them unprecedented control over fire they create. Allows for the user to control size, shape, color, solidity, and intensity of any flame produced with magic. Requires a larger amount of mana for changes that drastically differ from standard fire. Includes all lower skills.
- Advanced Air Magic (Tier 3, Rank 1) –
One of the most basic forms of Elemental Magic. Air Magic allows the user to create and manipulate wind and air. It is characterized by its speed and constancy of motion, providing strong offensive power, mild defensive strength, and some utility. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
Rank 1 Effects: Air Mastery
- Air Mastery -
Advanced Air Mages master the inherent mobility of their chosen element, granting them unprecedented control over air. Allows users to control all forms of gaseous materials, and perform feats of delicacy and speed with them that would otherwise be impossible. Includes all lower skills.
- Intermediate Earth Magic (Tier 2, Rank 5) -
One of the most basic forms of Elemental Magic. Earth magic allows the user to create and manipulate earth and stone. It is characterized by its permanence and durability, providing the most effective defensive techniques of the four basic elements. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
Rank 1 Effects: Minor Creation
- Minor Creation -
As the most fundamental of the material elements, Earth has a sympathetic relationship with all other forms of matter. Skilled practitioners of Earth Magic can take advantage of this relationship to modify the earth they create, allowing it to take the form of other materials. The quality and nature of these materials are determined by skill level.
Rank 5 Effects: Permanence
- Permanence -
By channeling to the solidarity of their chosen element, Earth Mages can grant a portion of that endurance to the more transient components of the world. Allows the user to limit the effects of time and aging on objects. Can be used to increase the lifespan of perishable materials, including organic substances.
- Basic Light Magic (Tier 2, Rank 3) -
One of the advanced forms of Elemental Magic. Light magic allows the user to create and manipulate light. It is the fastest of the elements, but lacks substance or offensive techniques. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
- Basic Dark Magic (Tier 2, Rank 5) -
One of the advanced forms of Elemental Magic. Dark magic allows the user to create, manipulate, and give substance to darkness. Characterized by versatility, it lacks the explosive power of other elements. Higher skill levels increase the mana efficiency and power of the magic produced.
- Basic Conjuration Magic (Tier 1, Rank 4) –
The most basic form of Conjuration Magic. Allows the user to conjure objects and creatures based on mental images, summoning them into existence for a limited duration. Higher levels of skill improve mana efficiency.
- Basic Calling Magic (Tier 1, Rank 2) -
The most basic form of Calling Magic. Allows users to permanently call objects and creatures to their locations. Can be used to recreate things that currently exist or once existed in exchange for a requisite amount of mana. Higher levels of skill improve mana efficiency.
- Basic Space Magic (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
One of the most advanced forms of Elemental Magic. Space Magic allows the user to manipulate the very fabric of reality to produce a number of effects. Characterized by its versatility, it is well known for its use in teleportation, extra-dimensional storage, and spatial distortions. Higher levels of skill increasing mana efficiency and accuracy of space manipulations.
- Basic Alchemy (Tier 1, Rank 5)-
A production skill. Alchemy is the process of altering magic and mundane materials into finished products. Although the methods vary based on the particular recipe, all alchemical products bear some trace of magical influence. Allows user to create basic alchemical items, retain memories of recipes, and develop an intuitive understanding of the subtle aspects of the craft. Current mutation rate: 0.05%.
- Master Scrivening (Tier 3, Rank -) -
The art of drawing arcane runes with mana infused ink to create scrolls. Provides a minor system correction to act of Scrivening. Higher levels of skill increase the mana efficiency and potency of inscribed spells. - This skill has reached the maximum that it can achieve independently. Fuse with related skills to advance further. -
- Basic Artifice (Tier 2, Rank 3) -
Through a comprehensive mastery of one of the runic languages, the user of this skill is capable of creating rune-inscribed magic items. The effect and potency of these items are directly related to the quality of the composite materials, the skill of the crafter in question, and the synergy of all components working towards the intended effect. Higher levels of skill improve understanding and memorization of runes as they apply to crafting, enhance the potency and efficiency of crafted items, and reduces mana resistance in component materials.
- Blood Collector (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
The signature skill of the Blood Mage class, users of this skill can harness the latent potential of blood they consume. By sampling sufficiently powerful bloodlines, the user can acquire their inherent skills. Only one inherent skill can be acquired per skill rank. Once selected, the inherent skills cannot be changed.
- Bind Familiar (Tier 3, Rank 2) -
Through the use of an ancient contract sealed in blood, you have bound a magical creature into your service. This contract connects the souls and destinies of its participants, binding them to one another.
Rank 1 Effects: Soul Link
-Soul Link -
The bond created between master and familiar links their souls together. This allows both participants to gather a rough feeling for where the other is, within a set distance. It also allows particularly strong emotions to be transmitted along the link.
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Secondary Skills:
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- Lifestyle Magic (Tier 0, Rank 0) -
A basic form of elemental magic that all inhabitants of Ea have access to. While versatile, Lifestyle Magic has a very poor mana consumption rate and cannot be compared to the effects of other higher forms of magic. Can be used to perform basic household tasks such as creating water, starting fires with an available fuel source, drying wet materials, and cleaning individuals or items in a certain area.
- Advanced Lovemaking (Tier 2, Rank 3) -
The art of pleasing a partner during acts of physical intimacy. Provides users with an intuitive understanding of what steps to take to satisfy lovers. Moderate increase to Endurance during intimate acts.
Rank 3 Effects: Casanova Aura
- Casanova Aura -
Named for the famous playboy who pioneered this ability. Users subconsciously project an aura that attracts and entices those who could conceivably be attracted to them. This has the opposite effect on those who would not be. Moderate increase to charisma when interacting with those whose orientation matches the users perceived gender. Minor decrease to charisma when interacting with all others.
- Athletics (Tier 2, Rank 3) -
It is through constant training and practice that true athletes are born. Minor increase to Strength, Agility, and Endurance for the purpose of performing any demanding physical task.
- Advanced Evasion (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
The art of not getting hit. Large increase to Agility when seeking to evade blows and potential hazards. Agility gain determined by skill rank. Also provides a limited form of prescience, allowing skilled users to respond to even when it would otherwise be impossible.
- Basic Dagger Fighting (Tier 1, Rank 2) -
The most rudimentary skill of the Dagger Fighting tree. Provides users with fundamental understanding of using daggers and other small bladed weapons in combat.
- Intermediate Spear Fighting (Tier 2, Rank 4) -
A more advanced skill of the Spear Fighting tree. Provides users with fundamental understanding of using spears and other, similar weapons in combat. Minor system correction to the usage of spears in combat.
- Intermediate Sword Fighting (Tier 2, Rank 2) -
A more advanced skill of the Sword Fighting tree. Provides users with fundamental understanding of using swords and other, similar weapons in combat. Minor system correction to the usage of swords in combat.
- Advanced Elemental Magic (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
The third most fundamental form of Elemental Magic. Allows users to access magic skills for the four primary elements: earth, air, water, and fire. Additionally, allows access to magic skills for the four high elements: light, dark, time, and space. Higher levels of skill provide a bonus on mana efficiency and potency. This is a Prerequisite and Limiter skill for all other Elemental Magic skills.
Rank 1 Effect: Composite Elemental Magic Mastery
- Composite Elemental Magic Mastery-
Practitioners with two or more of the primary Elemental Magic skills of intermediate level or higher, are able to combine them to produce different forms of elemental magic. Air and water produce ice, air and fire produce lightning, air and earth produce sand, water and fire produce steam, water and earth produce mud, and fire and earth produce magma. Advanced Elemental Magics with the requisite skills may combine three elements to create different effects. Air, water, and fire produce plasma. Air, water, and earth produce wood. Air, fire, and earth produce metal. Water, fire, and earth produce crystal. Includes the effects of all lower skill ranks.
- Basic Summoning Magic (Tier 1, Rank 4) –
The most basic form of Summoning Magic. It allows users access magic skills for the three primary forms of Summoning Magic: Conjuration, Calling, and Binding. Higher levels of skill provide a bonus on mana efficiency and potency. This is a Prerequisite and Limiter skill for all other Summoning Magic skills.
- Intermediate Riding (Tier 2, Rank 1) -
The art of directing mounts in both combat and non-combat situations. An intermediate form of riding. Higher level of skill will improve the ability to bond with, train, and ride large creatures.
- Basic Haggling (Tier 1, Rank 5) -
There is an art to making the perfect deal, and you have taken your first steps down the path of that art. Minor increase to charisma for the purposes of buying and selling goods or services.
- Basic Musical Performance (Wind Instrument) (Tier 1, Rank 2) -
You have learned the proper method of controlling your breathing and coordinating your fingers to create music with wind instruments. Minor increase to system correction when playing a wind instrument.
- Intermediate Unarmed Fighting (Tier 2, Rank 1) -
Whether learned in a street fight or at the knee of an experienced master, all unarmed fighters start with the basics. A more advanced skill of the Unarmed Fighting tree. Provides users with fundamental understanding of using their own bodies in combat. Minor system correction when fighting unarmed.
- Intermediate Chanting (Tier 2, Rank 2) -
Chanting is the practice of shaping magic to a caster's will through the use of the ancient languages of power. Higher levels of skill grant increased chanting speeds, improve the efficiency of magic created with chants, and add a system correction to the memorization and pronunciation of chants.
- Dual Casting (Tier 3, Rank 5) -
Due to the difficulties inherent in the practice of magic, most mages are limited to utilizing one spell at a time. By virtue of practice or natural talent, Dual Casters are not bound by this limitation. Allows the user to cast two spells simultaneously. Higher levels of skill improve efficiency and grant a system correction to concentration and processing speed.
- Aerosense (Tier 3, Rank 3) -
Only available to practitioners of Air Magic. Allows users to sense the subtle vibrations in the air, and use them to understand their surroundings with near perfect clarity. Higher levels of skill increase sensing range, reduces disorientation caused by over stimulation, and increases cognitive understanding of nearby space.
- Dancing (Tier 1, Rank 1) –
The act of moving one's body in set patterns as determined by social constructions and established musical rhythms. This skill enhances the user's ability to perform said maneuvers. Minor system correction to the execution of dances in a structured setting.
- Basic Stealth (Tier 1, Rank 4) -
The art of not being detected. Through the suppression of one's presence, bodily control, and a good sense of timing, the user can hide themselves from others. Higher levels reduce the chance of being detected, and the amount of concentration necessary to maintain stealth.
- Basic Dismantling (Tier 1, Rank 3) -
The process of dissembling the bodies of slain enemies. Minor system correction to dismantling. Higher levels of skill reduce material waste and increase the likelihood of harvesting useful materials.
- Basic Blacksmithing (Tier 1, Rank 4) -
The art of fashioning a variety of implements and items out of forged metal. Minor system correction to practitioner's knowledge and ability in regards to smithing. Functions as the Prerequisite and Limiter for all other forms of smithing.
- Mana Transference (Tier 1, Rank 5) -
By manipulating their natural mana reserves, users of this skill can transfer their mana to others. This process creates resistance between individual mana reserves, causing a loss of energy. Higher levels of skill increase the efficiency of transference.
- Mana Shield (Tier 1, Rank 5) -
By manipulating their natural mana reserves, users of this skill can create a shield of pure mana around their bodies. Due to the unstable nature of raw mana, it is difficult to maintain this shield for long periods of time. Higher levels of skill improve efficiency, duration, and durability of the shield.
- Mana Attack (Tier 1, Rank 1) -
By manipulating their natural mana reserves, users of this skill can create projectiles of pure mana to launch at their foes. Due to the unstable nature of raw mana, the effective range of these projectiles is limited. Higher levels of skill improve efficiency, range, and power of the projectiles.
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Passive Skills:
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- Intermediate Fear Resistance (Tier 2, Rank 4) -
Due to long and repeated exposure to terrifying circumstances, the user of this skill has developed a basic tolerance for fear. This skill increases the ability to resist the effects of fear and maintain usual mental function in the face of terror.
- Intermediate Physiological Resistance (Tier 2, Rank 4) -
You have developed the ability to control your body's physiological responses to a large degree. Provides moderate resistance to the negative effects of physiological responses.
- Advanced Poison Resistance (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
Frequent exposure to harmful substances has increased you body's ability to resist them. Provides large resistance to poison and poison based effects.
- Intermediate Heat Resistance (Tier 2, Rank 1)-
Frequent exposure to heat and fire has increased your body's ability to handle high temperatures. Provides moderate resistance to the negative effects of high temperatures.
- Intermediate Mental Resistance (Tier 2, Rank 3) -
The user of this skill has had extensive practice resisting mental intrusion or mental effects. Moderate resistance to mental effects.
- Basic Electricity Resistance (Tier 1, Rank 3) -
Exposure to electricity has rendered the user more resistant to its negative effects. Minor resistance to the negative effects of electricity.
- Basic Death Resistance (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
Miraculously surviving an effect that should have caused instant death, the user has become more resistant to them. Minor resistance to magically created death effects and curses.
- Basic Curse Resistance (Tier 2, Rank 1) -
Frequent exposure to the effects of curse magic have rendered the user more resistant to them. Minor resistance to curses.
- Large Mana Enhancement (Tier 3, Rank 3) -
The user of this skill has a larger mana pool than others. Large increase to mana capacity.
- Large Mana Regeneration Enhancement (Tier 3, Rank 2) -
By consistent emptying of your mana pool, you have trained your body to recover its mana faster. Large increase to mana regeneration.
- Moderate Endurance Enhancement (Tier 2, Rank 5) -
Through physical training the user has increased his/her body's natural limits. Provides a moderate enhancement to Endurance.
- Moderate Agility Enhancement (Tier 2, Rank 4) -
Through physical training the user has increased his/her body's natural limits. Provides a moderate enhancement to Agility.
- Moderate Strength Enhancement (Tier 2, Rank 2) -
Through physical training the user has increased his/her body's natural limits. Provides a moderate enhancement to Strength.
- Moderate Willpower Enhancement (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
Through extensive training of the mind, the user has tempered his/her own will. Provides moderate enhancement to Willpower.
- Minor Speed Enhancement (Tier 3, Rank 1) -
Through extensive training of the body and reflexes, the user has succeeded in enhancing his/her physical form. Like all higher attribute enhancements, this bypasses the normal limitations imposed on mortal creatures by the System. Provides minor enhancement to Speed.
- Limit Break (Tier 4, Rank 1) -
The signature skill of heroes. In times of intense emotional stress, the user can break through his/her innate limits providing a brief moment of incredible power. However, breaking one's physical limitations comes with a price. While activated, large increase to all attributes. Higher ranks of skill increases both the attribute enhancement and the duration of the effect. Current duration: 1 min. Drawback: After effect ends, moderate decrease to all attributes for 24 hours.
- Detect Hostile Intent (Tier 2, Rank 4) -
Users can perceive the hostile intentions focused on them, within a certain range. In order to be considered hostile, the individual in question must wish to harm the the user in some form, or cause some substantive loss to the user. Range and precision of the effect is determined by both the user's Willpower and skill rank.
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Inherent Skills:
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- Traveler's Luck (Tier 3) -
Selenica, Goddess of Gates, Travel, and Reincarnation has blessed you with good fortune during your travels. Large increase in Luck, minor increase in Endurance, minor increase in the acquisition and enhancement of survival and travel skills.
- Fate-Touched (Tier -) -
You have been touched by Fate, a multiverse level entity responsible for maintaining the very fabric of existence. As such you are no longer bound by the constraints of universal laws. So strong is this effect that your very presence can alter the destinies of those around for good or ill. Beings of great power and influence will take heed of your actions.
- (BC) Vampiric Regeneration, Lesser (Tier 2) -
(Acquired through Blood Collector) You have inherited some of the legendary regenerative powers of the vampire, allowing you to heal from virtually any non-fatal injury. By utilizing a requisite amount of mana, this skill can even regenerate lost body parts. Large increase to the healing speed of all ordinary injuries. Exposure to fire will slow or halt this process.
- Aspirant Ascendant (Tier 4) -
By breaking through to Tier 4 and surviving the process, the user has successfully tempered mind, body, and spirit into a pale imitation of a god-like entity. Although only the first step on the path of Ascension, this transformation nevertheless grants the user a fraction of the might and wisdom of the divine. Moderate increase to all attributes. Moderate increase to the user's understanding of all skills. Moderate increase to the efficiency of all mana using skills. Minor increase to the effectiveness of all skills.
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