[N // S] Class Talents and Spells

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Summary

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tab Talents are the techniques and abilities associated with various classes that require something outside of the understood curriculum to learn. This can be understanding gained through direct interaction with the natural world, through insight gained from experiencing the world in a specific way, or finding forbidden knowledge that no one has ever seen. It is through these methods and more than Talents are born, defined by the classes that use them. Below you will find, listed by class, the different, discovered Talents for each class, as well as a section for recipe Talents, those recipes that Artisans and other crafters learn, and talents that only certain classes can utilize effectively. While the Talent lists below may well be short, keep in mind that we do provide opportunity for members to creature techniques for guild use, and reward them for doing so, as described here. For any questions, please contact [Lanfaer] through PM or through the guild's Discord.  

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Beastmaster Talents

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Name: Wild Empathy
Rank: X [learned as E]
Duration // Upkeep: N/A
Element: N/A
Requirement(s): Beastmaster class
Description: This ability allows the Beastmaster to temporarily tame an animal to aid them in various endeavors. By using an amount of chakra equivalent to the creature’s rank, the Beastmaster may deliver a variety of requests to the animal they are attempting to communicate with. The number and complexity of requests is determined by the intelligence of the creature; a normal animal can handle one [1] simple request (such as fetching an item), whereas semi-sentient creatures can handle as many as three [3] complex requests (such as particular maneuvers or attacks, or following a set of directions). As it is a request, there is no guarantee the attempt will work. If an equivalent rank of chakra is used, the chances are [50%], and the chance either increases or decreases by [25%] per rank above or below the creature’s rank. The user must roll a four [4] sided die during the post the technique is used in; each number represents [25%]. This cannot be used on sentient or hostile creatures (though hostile creatures can be calmed).

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None at this time.

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None at this time.

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None at this time.

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None at this time.

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None at this time.  

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Medium Talents

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Sight
Rank: E
Duration // Upkeep: Permanent // -
Element: N // A
Requirement(s): Selection of a D - ranked Medium Class Discipline
Description: The most basic of abilities that every Medium possesses is the ability to perceive into the plane that all sprites, fades, and dead are able to exist in alongside our own. Called by many names, this plane isn’t perceptible in its entirety, as each type of Medium is able to perceive the entity with which they are attuned. This perception can be fought by spirits with their own techniques and abilities, but without that resistance, these entities will be seen in their true forms by the Medium.

Investiture
Rank: E
Duration // Upkeep: Permanent
Element: Personal Element of Choice
Requirement(s): Selection of a Focus
Description: This is the second of three core techniques the Mediums possess, and is the ability to convert a Focus into a host for a Shikigami. The medium selects their Focus’s nature, and shapes any item into a device they would like to have possessed. This can be a weapon, in which case the weapon takes on the characteristics of the entity they have summoned. It can be an armor, which follows the same rules. It can also be a Doll, which is formed from the Focus of the Medium, and when possessed takes on the physical parameters set by the Rank of the entity and the Shape of the Medium’s desire, after which it will will utilize the technique knowledge it possesses, and that of the Medium’s, to do battle. Once a Focus has been Invested, it remains a capable host for a Shikigami until the medium has removed the Investiture. At no time can a single Focus be invested more than once by normal means.

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Burst Wave
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: 1 Post // 10 Chakra
Element: Personal Element
Requirement(s): Sprite Shikigami
Description: The Shikigami is surged full of their birth element, which is then released in one of two ways. It is either released in a cone-like effect before them, bursting forth at sixty [60] feet per experience rank in a sheer blast of that element. The other option is in a burst like effect around the Shikigami, unleashing a thirty foot [30] blast of the element to strike whatever is around it. Due to the nature of Sprites, the Shikigami may dissipate into their element from the blast and reform at the edge of the blast, allowing this technique to be used as a form of high-speed movement similar to Shunshin with Shinobi. In such a case, the defensive method must follow the same restrictions as Shunshin.

Celestial Motes
Rank: X [Learned as D]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until destroyed.
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: The user creates two [1] motes per rank of this technique that float in a tight circle around the user. If an opponent comes within one [1] meter of the user, they are likely to be hit by these motes, dealing a D-rank amount of damage. Motes are destroyed if hit with a physical or spiritual attack, or if they collide with an opponent.

Nature's Tears
Rank: X [Learned as D]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until consumed or destroyed.
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: The user creates a mote the color of the user's mana that can be picked up and consumed by someone else, restoring an amount of mana equal to the rank of this technique. Indiscriminate toward friend or foe. Mote can be interacted with as if it were a physical object, and is destroyed if hit with a physical or magical attack. Costs mana to create.

Nature's Vitae
Rank: X [Learned as D]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until consumed or destroyed.
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: The user creates a white mote that can be picked up and consumed by someone else, restoring an amount of stamina equal to the rank of this technique. Indiscriminate toward friend or foe. Mote can be interacted with as if it were a physical object, and is destroyed if hit with a physical or magical attack. Costs stamina to create.

Renewal
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // --
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Calls forth energy from spirits of nature to bless a single target. The affected target’s mana and stamina recovery increase by one [1] step for five [5] posts.

Shikigami
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: See D - ranked Disciplines
Element: See D - ranked Disciplines
Requirement(s): A Focus that has been Invested
Description: The third, and arguably most fundamental of the three core Medium techniques, the Shikigami talent is the ritual in which the Medium calls forth an entity, decided upon by the path they selected upon reaching D - rank, into an invested Focus. The ritual itself is as individual as the Medium themselves, but follows some core concepts. The Dead require physical movements, and a form of scent to be called. A Sprite require an element of the sort assigned to it to be involved to call it. The final type, the Fades, require blood, flesh, and/or carrion to be involved in the ritual. The amount of time required to perform is likewise described in the D - ranked Disciplines of the Medium class. Once the rank of the entity is rolled, please contact a member of the Battle and NPC Moderation Team to determine the nature of the entity that is called.

Thrall of Protection
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until destroyed or dismissed
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Creates a mote that causes aggro and draws attention, making it more desirable to attack than the user. Is destroyed if hit with a physical or spiritual attack. Grants an aggro of [10] or increases the aggro by [5] toward itself. Can summon one [1] per experience rank.

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Burst Summon
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Element: N // A
Requirement(s): Invested Focus, and a ritual
Description: The Shikigami Talent requires rituals to be performed for a Shikigami to be called into a Focus, but such things can be incredibly time consuming depending on the rank of the entity being called. If the Medium decides to forego some of the safety measures inherent in such rituals they may attempt a Burst Summon, rapidly screaming into the ether a demand for aid. When doing so, besides paying the cost of this technique, the Medium must expend one [1] Physical stat point that will be consumed in the summoning process. In such a case, the point cannot be returned until the Shikigami is dismissed, after which time the Medium must spend one [1] post per two [2] posts the Shikigami was in existence before the point is returned.

Homeward Bound
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous.
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: This technique is prepared in advance. The user chooses a claimed area they have visited as their ‘base’, leaving a physical marker of some sort there. They can then use this technique to return to that location at any time. They can also take allies with them, for an increased cost of one rank per accompanying ally. Targets must be willing. Takes one [1] full post to activate. If used during combat, opponents get a bonus activation to use against them. Can only have one [1] 'base' location at a time.

Snare
Rank: C-A | Strength: | Speed:
Description: The Medium calls upon their spiritual ally to snare an enemy, preventing them from moving from their snared location for one [1] post. The opponent feels as though something is wrapping around their ankles. They are unable to use instant transportation techniques [such as Flash Step] for three [3] posts following.

Thrall of Life
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until destroyed or dismissed
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Creates a mote that floats between allies, increasing the healing rate of allies within [5] meters of it by two [2] steps. Is destroyed if hit with a physical or magical attack. Can summon one [1] per experience rank.

Thrall of Vengeance
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until destroyed or dismissed
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Creates a mote that hovers near the user and fire a single D-rank mana bolt at each opponent within five meters of the user. It will continue to fire one bolt per post per opponent within the range until dismissed or destroyed. The mote cannot leave the user’s side and is destroyed if hit with a physical or magical attack. Can summon one [1] per two [2] experience ranks.

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Skewer
Rank: B
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts.
Requirement(s): Medium or Skald Class; Medium requires a simple or complex element spirit.
Description: Summons four massive mana bolts per post for three [3] posts that drop on opponents within a twenty [20] meter circle. Anyone impaled by these skewers becomes is considered to have Tier One Paralysis for two [2] posts, rather than taking physical damage. Effect stacks and timer resets if someone is hit by more than one.

Thrall of Wrath
Rank: B
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until destroyed or dismissed
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Creates a mote that flies at an enemy or group of enemies within fifteen [15] meters of the user and explodes in a three [3] meter radius burst of mana. Will stay by the user’s side until an opponent enters its range. Can summon one [1] per two [2] experience ranks.

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Hellwraith
Rank: A
Duration // Upkeep: [40] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Medium Class
Description: Summons a wraith to aid the user. It does not cause physical damage, but inflicts opponents it strikes with Wraith’s Curse, reducing physical speed and strength by a half rank for three posts and dealing two corruption damage. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost per post to maintain past the first, and can take up to C-rank damage. Explodes upon death, inflicting five corruption damage to opponents within three meters.

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None at this time.  

[Royal Taorito]

Oathkeeper

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Guardian Shout
Rank: E
Association: Valiant
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user gives an uplifting shout that increases the endurance of allies within ten meters. For three [3] posts following, allies spend five [5] less stamina to attack and defend per two [2] experience ranks of the user, starting at E rank. This effect ends early if the user is stunned or knocked down.

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Aura of the Swift
Rank: D
Association: Glyph
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // [5] Mana
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user emits an aura that increases the physical speed of allies within five meters of the user by a half [.5] rank.

Aura of the Unyielding
Rank: D
Association: Glyph
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // [5] Mana
Description: The user emits an aura that increases the physical strength of allies within five meters of the user by a half [.5] rank.

Duelist’s Dance
Rank: D
Association: Boast
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until challenge is complete
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user challenges an opponent to dodge the user’s next attack. If the opponent manages to dodge, they get a full rank increase to physical speed for three posts. Likewise, if the user successfully strikes the opponent, they get a full rank increase to physical speed for three posts, and may immediately start a new challenge.

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Aegis Boon
Rank: Passive [Learned as C]
Association: None.
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until stamina is used.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: This Oath activates if the user’s stamina pool is full. While full, the Oathkeeper and all allies within three [3] meters receive a D-rank Defensive bonus. This bonus has no scale, but ends once the user expends stamina.

None Left Behind
Rank: C
Association: Valiant
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // No upkeep
Requirement(s): Resolute Mind, Body, and Soul to protect others who may wish to be left behind // Last Line of Defense
Description: One of the First Oaths, the Grim Ward is meant to protect one from what is to come, for it is the Oathkeeper who will stand between their charge and danger. Once the oath is spoken bonds of the user's chakra color will manifest upon their body, coating it in what later becomes an invisible shield around their forms. This aura grants a C - ranked Defense Bonus that bears a scale of two [2], making it unable to last long but remain effective during its existence. The Grim Ward, thanks to its status as a First Oath, can be used as a launching point for further oaths noted with the name title Grim, chaining together and stacking without overriding.

Shield Oath
Rank: X [Learned as C]
Association: None.
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until dismissed.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class.
Description: The Oathkeeper puts up a full defense, becoming a bulwark against attacks. Decreases physical damage received by a half [.5] rank per rank of the Oath. In exchange, decreases physical strength by a half [.5] rank per rank of the Oath.

Summon Ally
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class, Pactbinder Discipline
Description: Teleports an pact-bound ally to the user’s side. The ally being teleported can reject the effect if they desire.

Sword Oath
Rank: X [Learned as C]
Association: None.
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until dismissed.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class.
Description: The Oathkeeper goes on a full assault, drawing out an inner strength. Increases physical strength by a half [.5] rank per rank of the Oath. In exchange, increases physical damage received by a half [.5] rank per rank of the Oath.

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Aura of the Tenacious
Rank: C
Association: Glyph
Duration // Upkeep: [3] posts // [10] Mana
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user emits an aura that increases the mana and stamina regeneration of allies within five [5] meters of the user by one [1] step.

Divine Veil
Rank: B
Association: None.
Duration // Upkeep:
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: Upon receiving healing from an ally, a protective barrier is cast on all allies within a five [5] meter radius. This barrier provides a D-rank Defense to all affected. The entire barrier has a scale of [5], and takes durability damage regardless of who is hit. The barrier is restored each time the Oathkeeper is healed. The Oathkeeper must have taken damage prior to being healed for the barrier to form, and intentional injury will not trigger the barrier.

Grand Challenge
Rank: B
Association: Boast
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts, or until challenge is complete
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user makes three called shots, claiming that they will strike those points on an opponent. Once the challenge is started, the user has three posts to hit all three called shots. If they are successful, or they defeat the opponent within that time, the user and their allies within ten meters receive a one rank increase to physical strength and speed, as well as a one rank increase to the effectiveness of healing techniques, for three posts. If the user fails the challenge, they lose one rank in physical strength and speed for three posts, and cannot initiate another challenge for the duration of the debuffs.

Pledge of Protection
Rank: B
Association: Valiant
Duration // Upkeep: [3] posts.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The user chooses one ally with a physical touch. The user will then absorb damage the ally takes for three posts. The user’s defense bonus still applies to damage taken, and armor will take durability damage.

Vengeance
Rank: B
Association: Boast
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until target or user is defeated.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: If an ally is felled--but not necessarily killed--, the user may issue a challenge to strike the opponent down in vengeance. For the duration of the fight, the user gains a one [1] rank increase to physical strength and speed against the target. However, once the target is defeated, the user is exhausted and loses one [1] rank of physical strength and speed until they rest.


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Sole Survivor
Rank: A
Association: Boast
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The Oathkeeper issues a challenge that’s goal is only to defeat the opponent. The opponent must be of equal experience rank or higher in order to activate the benefits. If the user wins the fight--via killing or otherwise incapacitating the opponent--one half [1/2] of the user’s Chakra and Stamina will be restored instantaneously, and up to a B-rank amount of damage will be healed.

Passage of Arms
Rank: A
Association: Valiant
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until the user moves.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class
Description: The Oathkeeper creates a shield that blocks all damage up to the rank of the Oath for both the user and anyone directly behind the user. Also reduces damage by a B-rank amount to anyone within a five [5] meter cone behind the user. The shield lasts until the Oathkeeper moves.

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Vow of Rebirth
Rank: S
Association: Ritual
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts until broken, or the user dies.
Requirement(s): Oathkeeper Class.
Description: The user forms a permanent bond between themselves and an ally. Requires physical touch to form. If that ally takes a fatal blow, the user’s life is taken instead, and the ally is left undamaged. The user can form as many bonds as they desire, and the bonds can be broken by the ally at any time. Of course, if the user dies, all bonds are broken. This Oath does not prevent the user from performing other Rituals, and will not disappear if another Ritual is performed.  

[Royal Taorito]

Skald Talents

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Cleansing Touch
Rank: X [Learned as E]
Association: Harmony
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: With a touch, remove one debuff from an ally up to the rank of the spell. Requires physical touch.

Critical Discord
Rank: E
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a sharp and shrill harmony that disorients opponents who hear it for one [1] post.

Song of Resonance
Rank: E
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // 5 Chakra or 5 Stamina
Requirement(s): Upbeat Melody, whether through singing or movements
Description: One of the three base Skald technique, the Song of Resonance requires no activation, but is simply the harmonizing of one’s spirit to their selected method of Talent use. While active, the Skald becomes resistant to Dissonance effects, reducing their effectiveness by one [1] full rank. The technique is granted upon selection of the associated Talent type. The Song of Resonance lightens the spirit, making it more difficult to be brought down, as it sets the tone of the coming fight. Any song that follows that is of the Resonance variety combines with the Song of Resonance for free. Once began, however, switching to either the Song of Harmony, or the Song of Dissonance, will cease all effects associated with the Song of Resonance, including stacked songs, and will take one [1] activation to do so. The cost of upkeep is negated if another Talent is utilized within it.

Song of Dissonance
Rank: E
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // 5 Chakra or Stamina
Requirement(s): Melody or movement associated with a negative emotion or tone
Description: One of the three base Skald technique, the Song of Dissonance requires no activation, but is simply the harmonizing of one’s spirit to their selected method of Talent use. While active, the Skald becomes resistant to Resonance effects, reducing their effectiveness by one [1] full rank. The technique is granted upon selection of the associated Talent type. The Song of Dissonance embitters the spirit, making one relish the emotions it inflicts on others, as it sets the tone of the coming fight. Any song that follows that is of the Dissonance variety combines with the Song of Dissonance for free. Once began, however, switching to either the Song of Harmony, or the Song of Resonance, will cease all effects associated with the Song of Dissonance, including stacked songs, and will take one [1] activation to do so. The cost of upkeep is negated if another Talent is utilized within it.

Song of Harmony
Rank: E
Association: Harmonic
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // 5 Chakra or 5 Stamina
Requirement(s): Melody or movement associated with neither negative nor positive emotions, or both, with the intention of the performance to promote balance or harmony
Description: One of the three base Skald technique, the Song of Harmony requires no activation, but is simply the harmonizing of one’s spirit to their selected method of Talent use. While active, the Skald becomes either harmonized to both Resonance and Dissonance effects, or resistant to them, either increasing or reducing their effectiveness by one [1] full rank. The technique is granted upon selection of the associated Talent type. The Song of Harmony brings peace to the mind and spirit of an individual, allowing them better concentration and peace during strenuous times, as it sets the tone of the coming fight. Any song that follows that is of the Harmonic variety combines with the Song of Harmony for free. Once began, however, switching to either the Song of Dissonance, or the Song of Resonance, will cease all effects associated with the Song of Dissonance, including stacked songs, and will take one [1] activation to do so. The cost of upkeep is negated if another Talent is utilized within it.

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Alarm Call
Rank: D
Association: Harmony
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts.
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: The skald performs a single, sharp note that lifts stunning and sleep effects from allies within ten meters and grants immunity to stun and sleep to all affected. Effect lasts [3] posts.

Antithesis
Rank: D
Association: Resonance/Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: [3] posts // --
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: riples ally’s healing speed for three posts if cast on them. If used on an opponent, deals D-rank damage. Requires physical contact.

Dissonant
Rank: D
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays clashing sounds that reduce the physical strength and speed of opponents within ten meters by a half rank for three posts.

Hummingbird Ditty
Rank: D
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Song increases the speed of spiritual attacks by a half rank for as long as it is maintained. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Quickstep
Rank: D
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] Chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: A lighthearted song that increases physical speed of allies within ten meters by a half rank for as long as the song is maintained. After three posts, the effect increases to one rank. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Startling Strain
Rank: D
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] Chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: A genjutsu-like effect that charms its listeners, reducing their will to attack for as long the technique is maintained. Charm is broken if the opponent takes any form of damage. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost in order to maintain.

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Ancestral Bolt
Rank: C
Association: Dissonance/Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Element: Void
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Fires a projectile of pure chakra at an opponent. Allies blessed with Mirror Light within fifteen meters receive a one post reduction to healing time on any wounds they've sustained. Enemies cursed with Mirror Light take a half rank additional damage if hit by this technique.

Battle Blessing
Rank: C
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // 5 Chakra or 5 Stamina
Element: Skald’s Selected Element
Requirement(s): Song of Resonance, movements or words associated with inspiring another or self
Description: The Battle Blessing is one of the fundamental “buff” performances a Skald may utilize. Allies designated by the Skald, beginning with two [2] and increasing by one [1] per Experience Rank, who hear the song immediately gain a bonus of one [1] point per every other Experience Rank to all four [4] of their stats, with the bonus, as an example, increasing to two [2] points at C - rank. By reducing the base duration to two [2] posts, and increasing the Upkeep cost by five [5], the Skald may add one of their known elements to their allies weapons, bestowing E - ranked elemental bonuses to their weapons as described by the Tier 3 Minor Properties under the Crafting system.

Bloody Chanty
Rank: C
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [10] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a lively song that increases the strength of physical attacks by a half rank. After three posts, effect increases to a full rank. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Bulwark Ballad
Rank: C
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [10] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a song of the earth. Increases the strength of physical and spiritual defensive techniques of all allies within ten meters by [1] rank. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Damnation’s Dirge
Rank: C
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Posts // 5 Chakra or 5 Stamina.
Element: Corruption
Requirement(s): Song of Dissonance, movements or words associated with judgment, anger, or derogatory insinuations or accusations
Description: Damnation’s Dirge is the introduction to the true capabilities of the powers of Dissonance and, by extension, the Affliction known as Corruption. Enemies designated by the Skald, beginning with two [2] and increasing by one [1] per Experience Rank, who hear the song immediately feel the weight of their souls being judged. This causes the targets to be struck by a negative of one [1] point per every other Experience Rank to all four [4] of their stats, with the negative, as an example, increasing to two [2] points at C - rank. Furthermore, by reducing the base duration to two [2] posts, and increasing the Upkeep cost by five [5], the Skald may give weight to their enemy’s movements, reducing their Dodge Defense by one-half rank.

Grief’s Cadence
Rank: C
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [10] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a song of penitence that decreases the duration of debuffs on all allies within ten meters by half. Lasts as long as song is played. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Healing Hymn
Rank: C
Association: Harmony
Duration // Upkeep: [10] Chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a healing song that heals minor wounds of a chosen ally. That ally can then heal two others if they join in. This song can continue to be transferred up to three times. All allies must be within ten meters of each other. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Resurgence
Rank: C
Association: Harmony/Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts
Requirement(s): Skald Class.
Description: Instantly heals up to D-rank damage, and doubles healing speed for five [5] posts following. Gives the Inspired status for three [3] posts to ally. Status does not have any direct effects. Requires physical contact.

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Cleansing Hymn
Rank: B
Association: Harmony
Duration // Upkeep: [20] Chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Plays a cleansing song that heals corruption damage of a chosen ally. That ally can then heal two others if they join in. This song can continue to be transferred up to three times. All allies must be within ten meters of each other. Recovers [1] Corruption damage per post, and recovered damage increases by [1] per person who joins in. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Hold the Note
Rank: Passive [Learned as B]
Association: None
Duration // Upkeep: Passive
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: The Skald practices maintaining their songs. Decreases the upkeep cost by five chakra, to a minimum of five, per two experience ranks.

Loudspeaker
Rank: Passive [Learned as B]
Association: None
Duration // Upkeep: Passive
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: The Skald spends some extra time practicing their songs. Increases the range of Quickstep, Ode to Recovery, Bloody Chanty, and Bulwark Ballad by five meters per two experience ranks.

Mend
Rank: B
Association: Harmony/Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts
Requirement(s): Skald Class; Must know Resurgence.
Description: Just like Resurgence, but area of effect. Instantly heals up to C-rank damage, and doubles healing speed for five [5] posts following to all allies within ten [10] meters. Gives the Inspired status for three [3] posts to all affected allies. Status does not have any direct effects.

Mirror Light
Rank: C
Association: Harmony
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // --
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Creates an aura in a targeted area spanning a five meter radius, affecting all within. When cast on allies, cures one debuff and grants Blessing, increasing the effectiveness of healing techniques by one rank for five posts. When cast on enemies, they find themselves fixated to their location for one post (can still attack and defend), and inflicts Curse, decreasing healing effectiveness by one rank for five posts.

Ode to Recovery
Rank: B
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [20] chakra per post after initial cost
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: Increases chakra and stamina recovery of all allies within ten meters by one step for duration. After three posts, effect increases to two steps. Requires an upkeep of half the original cost to maintain.

Skewer
Rank: B
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts.
Requirement(s): Medium or Skald Class; Skald simply draws a circle in the air.
Description: Summons four massive mana bolts per post for three [3] posts that drop on opponents within a twenty [20] meter circle. Anyone impaled by these skewers becomes is considered to have Tier One Paralysis for two [2] posts, rather than taking physical damage. Effect stacks and timer resets if someone is hit by more than one.

Volley of Curses
Rank: C
Association: Dissonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // --
Requirement(s): Skald Class
Description: The user touches an opponent, inflicting a curse on that causes one point of corruption damage of choice per post for five posts. Can stack up to three times, and each stack resets the timer. Requires physical touch.

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Healer's Boon
Rank: A
Association: Resonance
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts // --
Requirement(s): Skald Class.
Description: This technique targets all allies with the Inspired status. Affected allies receive a half [.5] rank increase to physical and magical strength and speed for five [5] posts, and all stats count at one [1] point higher for the duration. Allies affected by Healer's Boon are no longer considered Inspired.

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None at this time.  

[Royal Taorito]

Soldier Talents

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Whetstone On-the-Go
Rank: E :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Any weapon proficiency; Soldier class.
Description: Oftentimes, during the thick of battle, one may not realize their weapon has weakened and may be on the verge of breaking, especially when it comes to techniques and attacks that cause heavy durability damage. As such, once this training is complete, the Soldier may spend one [1] activation repairing their weapon with a whetstone. This can only be done once per post. Receives no reductions to learning.

Interrupt
Rank: X :: Simple [E to learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class
Description: Soldiers rely on close combat, and as such may have a hard time against shinobi, especially when ranged Ninjutsu or Genjutsu is used. As such, with this attack, the Soldier strikes their opponent, cutting off a Ninjutsu or Genjutsu technique before it can be launched. This ability must be of at least equal rank to the technique it is interrupting, and the user’s attack must have a higher physical speed than the opponent’s technique speed.

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Blade Draw
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: A quick stab, followed by a slash as the user draws their weapon from the wound. Physical speed is increased by a half [.5] rank if used after a movement technique.

Exhausting Blow
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: Strike a painful blow that slows an opponent’s reaction speed. Decreases the speed of the opponent’s next evasion technique by one [1] rank.

Forced March
Rank: D :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier class
Description: By expending a small amount of stamina, the Soldier is relieved of all negatives they receive from their armor for a short amount of time. If the user is not inhibited by their armor, they receive a half rank [.5] increase to their physical speed for the duration.

Power Attack
Rank: D :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class; [5] Power
Description: With stats, there comes a situation where head-to-head combat ensues, in which attacks of equal rank and strength bonus clash. Normally, the party with the higher Power stat wins. However, once the Soldier has completed this training, as long as their Power stat is no more than two [2] below their opponent, they will always win the clash. This does not result in damage to the opponent, but will push them back, potentially providing an opening for further action. Receives no reductions to learning.

Puncture
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: Designed to break through defensive techniques of the same rank or lower. If a defense is successfully broken, the opponent is staggered, losing one [1] activation on their following post. Also deals double durability damage.

Speed Attack
Rank: D :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class; [5] Agility
Description: With stats, there comes a situation where head-to-head combat ensues, in which two parties race to strike the other first, but the rank and speed bonus of their attacks are equal. Normally, the party with the higher Agility stat wins. However, once the Soldier has completed this training, as long as their Agility stat is no more than two [2] below their opponent, they will always strike first. Head-to-heads won in this manner act as one [1] rank lower in strength. Receives no reductions to learning.

Staggering Counter
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: After taking a hit, the user counter attacks, striking hard enough to stagger the opponent. The opponent loses one [1] activation the following post if the attack lands.

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Attack of Opportunity
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class
Description: With this ability, so long as the Soldier is aware of the threat, any time an opponent attempts to move past the Soldier, such as to reach someone behind them, the Soldier gets a one [1] rank increase to the strength and speed of their next attack in retaliation. This may only be done once per post.

Backstab
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: Sprint in and make a lethal, immobilizing thrust. An opponent hit by this technique is snared and unable to move for one post. If the opponent is hit from behind by this technique, the physical strength is increased by one rank.

Battle Focus
Rank: C :: Spiritual
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user takes a deep breath and releases tension they hold. This decreases the cost of simple and unnamed attacks by a half [.5] rank and increases the strength of defensive techniques by a half [.5] rank for three [3] posts.

Behind Enemy Lines
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: A high leap that lands the user at a desired location within ten meters. If used in conjunction with a downward strike, either named or unnamed, the following attack gains one [1] rank to physical strength. Can be used to break one [1] speed or movement debuff on the user.

Bloodlust
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user gives into their battle rage. For three [3] posts, the user’s physical strength and speed are increased by a half [.5] rank, and chakra and stamina costs are reduced by ten [10], to a minimum of five [5]. However, exiting the rage leaves the user exhausted, and all benefits become negatives, reducing physical strength and speed by a half [.5] rank and increasing chakra and stamina costs by ten [10] for three [3] posts.

Bondbreaker
Rank: X :: Simple [Learned as C]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: Can be used in two different ways. 1) [Simple] The first is the obvious way, based on the name. For an equal stamina cost to the bonds that hold the character, they can break free. If the bonds are enhanced with chakra, it requires a stamina cost of one rank higher. 2) [Complex] The second way is, if paid for the same way as a complex technique [half chakra, half stamina], this talent can be used to 'break' all inflicted physical debuffs [such as reduced speed or strength] and movement restrictions on the user. This takes a C-rank cost for the first debuff being removed, and an additional D-rank amount for each debuff after the first.

Cascade of Stuns
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user slashes an opponent in front of them with a chakra charged weapon. If the opponent is staggered, the chakra releases in a blast and staggers all opponents within a three meter cone per rank behind the target. Staggered opponents lose one activation on their following post.

Counter Strike
Rank: X :: Simple [C to learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class
Description: This ability must be prepared before it takes effect. During the initial post, the Soldier prepares to guard against an attack from an opponent. In doing so, they receive a Defense or a Dodge bonus equivalent to the rank of this ability. Then, when the opponent next strikes, the Soldier takes the brunt of the blow in exchange for the opportunity to counter. The first attack of their following post, which can be up to the rank of this ability, is dedicated to retaliating against the strike, and does not count toward the Soldier’s normal activations.

Fury Strike
Rank: X :: Simple [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: A form of counterstrike, in response to taking a blow, the user lashes out with their weapon. This attack increases in rank based on the amount of damage taken, and the cost is equivalent to one [1] rank lower.

In Cold Blood
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: The user targets one opponent. For three [3] posts, they receive a one [1] rank increase to the physical strength of their techniques. They are unable to attack or defend against other opponents. Can only be used in combat against multiple opponents.

Overpower
Rank: Passive [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: By sacrificing an extra activation, the user can increase the physical strength of one attack by one [1] rank. Has a two [2] post cooldown.

Power Charge
Rank: C :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier class; [5] Power
Description: By spending an additional activation preparing to strike, the Soldier can increase the strength of their following attack by one [1] rank. This ability requires them to forfeit an action, which can leave them open to attack. Receives no reductions to learning.

Riposte
Rank: X :: Simple [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user parries and counters an attack, throwing the parried attack back at the opponent at one [1] rank lower, to a minimum of E, for no extra activation.

Terrifying Roar
Rank: C :: Complex
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user releases a mighty, intimidating battle cry, increasing the potency of an inflicted debuff on a target by one [1] step for the duration of the debuff (e.g. If a debuff causes an opponent to lose a half [.5] rank of physical strength, this causes that debuff to increase to one [1] rank).

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Chained Strike
Rank: X :: Simple [B to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user launches a rush past an enemy, dealing a devastating blow on the way by. If other opponents are nearby [within 3 meters], this can chain up to five [5] times. However, each following strike loses a half [.5] rank of physical strength and speed.

Inescapable Doom
Rank: B :: Spiritual
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user emits an intimidating aura that fills opponents with a sense of dread, causing their actions to become hesitant and their physical speed to be reduced by one [1] rank for three [3] posts.

Frenzy
Rank: B :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [5] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: For the duration, each time the user takes damage, their physical strength is increased by one [1] rank. However, in exchange, each time they deal damage, damage they take is increased by one [1] rank. Lasts for five [5] posts.

Rage
Rank: Passive [Learned as B]
Duration // Upkeep: [5] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: An ability that is always active in combat. For each hit they take, the user gains a stack of Rage. Once five [5] Rage stacks are accumulated, the user enters a battle rage in which they get a one-and-a-half [1.5] rank increase to physical speed and strength for five [5] posts. However, they are unable to use attacks of B-rank or higher, and are exhausted upon exiting their rage for five [5] posts, losing one [1] rank of physical speed and strength. They may accumulate Rage stacks during this exhaustion stage, but if they enter a second rage before the exhaustion wears off, the exhaustion following is doubled in length.

Unbreakable Will
Rank: B :: Spiritual
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user lets out a wild roar that removes all debuffs impacting physical speed and strength, and reduces the damage taken by the next physical attack by one [1] rank.

Unchained Anger
Rank: X :: Spiritual [Learned as B]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: The user sacrifices chakra to restore an equal amount of their stamina. If the user’s chakra pool hits zero, they will pass out.

Vampiric Blow
Rank: X :: Complex [Learned as B]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier Class
Description: Charging their weapon with chakra, the user delivers a mighty swing to their opponent that saps stamina one [1] rank lower than this technique from the opponent. Then, half of that stamina is used to restore the user’s stamina pool.

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None at this time.

__________________________S - rank

None at this time.  

[Royal Taorito]

Tinker Talents

__________________________E - rank

Command: Stay/Follow
Rank: E
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: The Tinker sends out a small chakra burst that commands all of their constructs within [30] meters to either stay where they are or follow their control rod. The chakra burst is visible by sensors, but is not harmful.

Command: Recall
Rank: E
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: The Tinker sends out a small chakra burst that commands all of their constructs within the sub-forum to return to their control rod. The chakra burst is visible by sensors, but is not harmful.

__________________________D - rank

None at this time.

__________________________C - rank

Command: Attack
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: The Tinker sends out a chakra burst that commands all of their constructs within [30] meters to attack a target of choice. The chakra burst is visible by sensors, but is not harmful.

Command: Defend
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: The Tinker sends out a chakra burst that commands all of their constructs within [30] meters to protect a target of choice. The chakra burst is visible by sensors, but is not harmful.

__________________________B - rank

Command: Self-Destruct
Rank: X [Learned as B]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: The Tinker sends out a chakra burst that commands one or all of their constructs within [10] meters to self-destruct. The chakra burst is visible by sensors, but is not harmful. Chakra cost is determined by the construct's tier, and number of constructs self-destructing. Damage is also determined by the size of the construct. Once they self-destruct, they are no longer usable.

__________________________A - rank

None at this time.

__________________________S - rank

Command: Override
Rank: S
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Tinker Class
Description: In the midst of battle, dire straits might mean desperate measures. The user releases a massive burst of chakra that briefly overrides all constructs within [30] meters, putting them under the user's control for [3] posts. The Tinker does not use up charges to control these constructs. Some constructs can resist this ability.  

[Royal Taorito]

Tracker Talents

__________________________E - rank

Scent Trail
Rank: X :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tracker class; associated Tracker hunting skills
Description: Trackers find their marks by following trails that would be otherwise near invisible to the average person. But they are not born with the gift; it comes from practice and training. While any Tracker is capable of following a trail, those that focus on this training are able to do it faster and better. Each rank trained in this ability reduces the skill level needed to track creatures of equivalent rank by two [2] points. Likewise each rank of training reduces the number of posts required to track a creature of a rank by one [1] per rank. In other words, E-rank training gives a one [1] post reduction to E-rank creatures; D-rank training provides a one [1] post reduction to D-rank, and [2] to E-rank; etc. Training is done by, of course, tracking creatures of those ranks. Training must be repeated for each of the Tracker’s tracking skills (i.e. Normal Animals, Monsters, etc.). Receives no reductions to learning.

Hunter’s Mark
Rank: E :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tracker class
Description: After spending an E-rank amount of training to learn to do initially, receiving no reductions, this ability is, in a way, relearned for each new target the Tracker receives. By investing a number of posts equal to the rank of the target into gathering information on the target, the Tracker is able to pick up the trail even if it had previously not been found. This information gathering can be from examining details of the specific target to speaking with locals in order to gain the information.

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Blade Draw
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: A quick stab, followed by a slash as the user draws their weapon from the wound. Physical speed is increased by a half [.5] rank if used after a movement technique.

Camouflage
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: 5 Stamina per post, after initial cost
Requirement(s): Tracker class
Description: By steadying their breath, and silencing their minds, the Tracker becomes almost invisible, so long as they can remain hidden, to both sight and chakra sense. While in this state, the user can only move at a slow pace, or else the trance will be broken and their positions given away. While one may be able to pull off a sneak attack with enough effort, this is meant as an ability for use in hiding.

Strider
Rank: D :: Training
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tracker class
Description: Terrain can often be difficult to traverse, especially when trying to tail a target. As such, this training teaches them the terrain by practicing in it. Once the training is complete, the Tracker is no longer hindered by the terrain and able to move at full speed in it. This training is repeated for each new terrain type encountered. Receives no reductions.

Ghost Impression
Rank: D
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [1] post
Requirement(s): Tracker class
Description: The effect of this ability varies depending on the senses the Tracker has chosen to focus in. By activating the ability, with a small investiture of chakra, the tracker is able to pick up one things that have happened over the course of the last five [5] posts in an area. If their focus is in Sound, as an example, they will hear any conversation or sounds that have occurred; Sight will see ghost-like figures moving through the area, and what direction they were headed; Scent can be used to pick up an otherwise unnoticed scent trail; Taste is used in a similar fashion; Touch is unique in that you get a brief glimpse and accompanying sound of anyone who touched an object that they come in contact with, excluding the ground or walls.

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Backstab
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: Sprint in and make a lethal, immobilizing thrust. An opponent hit by this technique is snared and unable to move for one post. If the opponent is hit from behind by this technique, the physical strength is increased by one rank.

Behind Enemy Lines
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: A high leap that lands the user at a desired location within ten meters. If used in conjunction with a downward strike, either named or unnamed, the following attack gains one [1] rank to physical strength. Can be used to break one [1] speed or movement debuff on the user.

In Cold Blood
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] posts
Requirement(s): Soldier or Tracker Class
Description: The user targets one opponent. For three [3] posts, they receive a one [1] rank increase to the physical strength of their techniques. They are unable to attack or defend against other opponents. Can only be used in combat against multiple opponents.

Silent Steps
Rank: C
Duration // Upkeep: 10 Chakra per post, after initial cost
Requirement(s): Tracker class
Description: As the name suggests, this technique allows the Tracker to move silently, so long as they pay the cost to do so. By focusing chakra into the soles of their feet, the user can walk or run on normal ground without making a sound. However, it does not stop environmental sounds; a stick will still crack and water will still splash if you do not walk over them carefully.

Snake’s Strike
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Tracker class; weapon proficiency of equivalent rank
Description: This is a simple jab at an enemy that is meant to strike a weak point. On its own, it is not much use, although it can still be used as an attack. However, if the opponent is unaware of the incoming blow, such as from a concealed place or struck from behind while distracted, this attack acts as one [1] rank higher.

__________________________B - rank

None at this time.

__________________________A - rank

None at this time.

__________________________S - rank

None at this time.  

[Royal Taorito]

General Combat Talents

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Name: Curving the Bullet
Rank: E :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): E-rank training in a Medium or smaller Ranged Weapon. Cannot be a Firearm or Crossbow.
Description: Firing or throwing a projectile with concentration allows the thrower to curve around an obstacle no more than eight [8] inches across to strike what is behind it, bypassing Defenses of appropriate size completely. Must be within thirty [30] meters of the intended target.

Startling Kick
Rank: X :: Simple [Learned as E]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): None.
Description: The user lashes out with a kick, staggering the opponent and causing them to lose one [1] activation in the following post. The user then leaps backward, putting distance between themselves and the opponent.

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Charge
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: Launches a rush toward an enemy that can stagger an opponent hit by it, dropping the number of activations they can use the following post by one [1].

Name: Double Step
Rank: D :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank training in Unarmed: Defensive Proficiency, [5] Agility.
Description: A rapid movement that can be used to either increase the speed of the next move by a half [.5] rank, or reduce dodge cost by a half [.5] rank. This is done by quickly taking another step in the movement process, allowing for rapid change in direction, or a short, powerful burst of extra speed.

Flurry of Blows
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [3] Posts.
Requirement(s): Agility [5] or more
Description: Increases the physical speed of attacks by a half [.5] rank per rank, in exchange for losing a half [.5] rank of physical strength per rank. This can be used up to the trained rank of the proficiency of the weapon the user is wielding. Lasts three [3] posts.

Heart Thrust
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: A quick step forward, driving the user’s weapon into any opponents in front of them. If the opponent is not impaled, they are knocked backwards.

Metamorphic Smite
Rank: X [D to Learn]
Element: Void
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Spellslinger Path
Description: The user unleashes a forward blast of energy, damaging and knocking back opponents within two meters per rank in front of them.

Traverse Cut
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: The user makes three quick, powerful lunges that require a rank higher stamina to defend against. The physical speed of this attack is increased by a half [.5] rank if used after a leaping attack.

Name: Trick Shot
Rank: D :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank training in any Handheld Ranged Weapon Proficiency
Description: Utilizing a handheld projectile, the character is able to cause an object to ricochet one [1] time up to a ninety degree change. Anyone hit by this, because of the unexpected angle, count their Dodge bonus as a half [.5] rank lower, or have their cost to dodge increased by a half [.5] rank if they do not have a Dodge bonus.

Triple Slash
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: Attack up to three times in a row. Can hit multiple opponents in front of user, and is considered one [1] rank higher in physical strength if the opponent is staggered.

Vortex Slash
Rank: X :: Simple [D to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): D-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: A spinning attack that, if used after an evasive or leaping attack, increases in physical strength by one [1] rank.

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Name: Chained Collision
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): B-rank in any Handheld Ranged Weapon Proficiency; Tier 2 Armorsmithing or Tailoring.
Description: Use of a pair of thrown items to strike the same location twice in near instantaneous timing. This causes any Defense being used to take a hit to their Durability, reducing it by an additional [4]. For purposes of defending against this attack the Defense it is interacting with is considered one [1] rank lower. Requires two projectiles of the relative same size and shape, and must be of the handheld variety. Senbon and needles do not work with this.

Distant Blade
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): C-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: The user charges their weapon with chakra and thrusts forward. The chakra releases upon the thrust’s peak, extending the blade by one [1] meter per rank to impale anything in front of them.

Flatten
Rank: X :: Complex [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): C-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: Infusing their weapon with chakra, the user slams it into the ground, releasing the energy in a shockwave that staggers opponents within three [3] meters per rank. Staggered opponents lose one [1] activation on their following post.

Headlong Rush
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Agility [5] or higher
Description: The user rushes forward, closing the distance between them and an opponent almost instantly. The next attack is increased in physical speed by one [1] rank.

Overhand Strike
Rank: X :: Simple [Learned as C]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): C-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: The user swings downward for a massive blow. This is increased in physical speed by one [1] rank if used directly after another melee attack.

Name: Owlshot
Rank: C :: Simple
Duration // Upkeep: [3] posts // [15] Chakra or Stamina
Requirement(s): B-rank in any Ranged Weapon Proficiency, [10] Foraging.
Description: Arrows fired during the duration of this technique make no sound when fired, making dodging more difficult. All dodge attempts act as one [1] rank lower in speed. Must be standing still and concentrating to utilize effect.

Pounce
Rank: X :: Simple [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): C-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used
Description: The user jumps at a foe and slashes them, reducing their physical speed by a half [.5] rank for three [3] posts and reducing the physical damage taken by an attack directly after by one [1] rank.

Reckless Charge
Rank: Passive [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Lasts [2] posts
Requirement(s): Charge, Chained Strike, or Behind Enemy Lines learned.
Description: Reduces the duration of debuffs affecting physical speed by one [1], to a minimum of one [1]. Likewise, after using Charge, Chained Strike, and Behind Enemy Lines, physical speed is increased by a half [.5] rank for two [2] posts.

Whirlwind Slash
Rank: X :: Simple [C to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): C-rank Proficiency in the weapon being used; Triple Slash learned
Description: A spinning attack up to three distinct strikes, designed to hit multiple opponents. Trips staggered opponents and shoves nearby enemies away from the user.

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Rain of Blows
Rank: X :: Simple [B to Learn]
Duration // Upkeep: Instantaneous
Requirement(s): Flurry of Blows known; Agility [5] or more
Description: The user executes a flurry of swings with their weapon while advancing forward, dealing double durability damage to the opponent’s weapon. The effect can be stacked with Flurry of Blows without taking an extra activation.

__________________________A - rank

None at this time.

__________________________S - rank

None at this time.  

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