HedgeHug 2045 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Spoiler Ilzgûl Udalgum - The Spirit Connection There where tool and spirit become one, to empower the Shaman. He shall act in honour and compensate the given powers well, for that… is the orc way. The concept of the Ilzgûl Udalgum is that of the connection a shaman can make between a spirit and a tool. The process itself is a ritual unique for each type of spirit and thus, for each sub-type of the shamanic arts with an exception for Lutaumancy. The ritual is performed during the forging of the weapon and goes on for a few days after the material weapon is done. Though different the ritual always consists of the following steps: ~ The creation The process where the tool of choice is crafted out of any material. The type of material chosen does not affect the result of the connection, though Aurum keeps its abilities against Undead. As do other materials, that have their abilities. The inscribing Here the Shaman inscribes the tool with lines of the old speech. The language is written onto the weapon, marking it and forming the framework for the connection. This is an essential part of the connection, for if the old speech is in any way damaged from its original form, the connection will fail to succeed. Atop of the shamanic scripture written on the tool, instrument or weapon, a part is to be copied on a part of the body of the shaman himself, or the future user/owner of the tool, instrument or weapon created. This way the tool is bonded and can only be used by the one that has this similar scripture. The sacrifice After the framework for the connection is made, a sacrifice is to be made to the spirit the shaman wishes to make the connection with. The type of sacrifice must be one that has any relation to the spirit, it must be one that is logical. It must be a fresh sacrifice, which is performed together with the last step of the process. The chant As the sacrificial ritual progresses and the tool is brought in with this sacrifice the Shaman has to audibly seal the connection made between spirit and tool, by ways of a chant. The chant itself consists of Four parts. The first part is evoking the spirit, the second one specifying the augmentation that the connection will bring, and the third is the command that is to be spoken for its activation. The last chant will be the assignment of the tool to its owner(s). By this is implied that only those who are named in this chant, can use the tool created, or rather more: can activate it. ~ During the last phase of this ritual, and the creation of the tool, the spirit is channeled. If the sacrifice made is deemed honorable and worthy, the spirit shall allow a connection to be made. This way the Shaman may utilize the tool to honor the spirit in the future. The bond between user and tool, instrument or weapon sealed by the similar old blah that is written not only on the tool, instrument or weapon, but also the user himself. The workings of this craft will then offer an augmentation upon command. This way only the creator and owner of this tool have the ability to activate and use the spirit’s power. Upon activation the inscribed text will emit a soft hue, in the color that is most likely to appear with the spirit connected. Next to the scripture on the tool, instrument or weapon: the old blah on the users body (where ever they were inscribed into the flesh during the sealing of this bond) will emit the same colored hue of dim light. ~ Elemental connections: Can be created by either a Witchdoctor or an Elementalist, and allows the Shaman to connect a tool to a lesser or greater Elemental Spirit. ~ Witchdoctor: Curses, therefore activation of a connection will cause drawbacks to the Shaman itself. Aside from which, the augmentation the connection brings is one related to cursing and the spirit chosen. Elementalist: Pacts, therefore an elementalist can only create a connection with an elemental spirit that they have a pact with. The augmentation the connection brings is one related to this spirit and can reach beyond the applications that a witchdoctor variant of an elemental connection can bring. Examples for Elemental connections could be: The creation of an orcish cleaver, smithed through roleplay. Then a sacrifice to a lesser spirit under Skathach (Spirit of Fire) must be made paired with the needed chants in order to create a cleaver that, when activated, heats up and glows a red hue. (or at least the inscribed text will emit a red hue) The creation of a steel rod. Within this rod is room for a small reservoir of water. Then a sacrifice to a lesser spirit under Akathro (Spirit of Water), or more specific: Ice paired with the needed chants will create a rod, that upon activation: will grow a pike-like ice shard on the top. (Using the water in the reservoir as 'fuel') Immortal connections: Can be created by either a Witchdoctor or a Farseer and allows the Shaman to connect a tool to a lesser or greater Immortal Spirit. ~ Witchdoctor: Curses, therefore activation of a connection will cause drawbacks to the Shaman itself. Aside from which, the augmentation the connection brings is one related to cursing and the spirit chosen. Farseer: Blessings, therefore activation of a connection will not cause any drawbacks and the augmentation of the connection is one related to blessing and the spirit chosen. Examples for Immortal connections could be: The creation of an orcish Lumber Axe, smithed through roleplay. Then with inscriptions, a sacrifice and chants to a lesser spirit under Jevax (Spirit of hard work) will create an axe that, upon activation, will cut lumber faster and with more ease. The creation of an orcish spear, smithed through roleplay. Then with inscriptions, a sacrifice and chants to Votar (Spirit of Hunting) will create a tool that, upon activation, will gift the hunter improved scent and ability to track animals. Red Lines: Spoiler Upon accepting of this lore every shaman is able to perform this ritual and create these items. This will go well paired with the new naming system. No teachings need to be given nor any events to implement this aspect of the magic. If a tool is destroyed via RP the item may not be used again. The effects of these items only transit through roleplay fighting. No changes will be made to the items in a mechanical way, corresponding to their effect. (No fire aspect swords). Tools can be made for a non-shaman to use, only if one would know how to use them. Using these tools without being the creator or being named in the creation progress will result in failure of activation (even if the user knows the chant, its still useless if he or she wasn't named in the ritual of the connection). The exact ritual is not given, and is therefore open for interpretation. The four steps are mandatory and a given, but everything else is a bonus. The emitted glow/hue/light that comes from the inscribed text upon activation has no workings that are useful. This is all up to change for it is but a concept. Your feedback is very welcome! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeHug 2045 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Elementalists, unite. (Replace plasma with fire) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runabarn 1026 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Good piece, but there's something I feel should be tweaked. In the elementalism part, it wouldn't make much sense for the weapons to materialize the infused element from nowhere. Elementalism has always hinged on the use of pre-existing natural elements, the ice-spear example sounds an awful lot like voidal magic with the spike forming out of nowhere. For the sake of consistency, a source should be required to draw water from in that type of connection. The fire sword could be tweaked as well, something like the blade not literally producing visible flames, but heating the metal itself to become red-hot. This would harm the user as well, as gripping such a weapon or tool would burn your hand. Use of gloves to reduce self-damage sounds like an interesting idea to play around, just as long as there's a drawback. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeHug 2045 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Just now, Whimsylicious said: Good piece, but there's something I feel should be tweaked. The examples given were made by a non-elementalist, its the concept that counts. The users of the Shamanic subtypes know better what they can or cannot do. Thanks for your feedback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travista 1353 Share Posted July 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Hedgehug said: Farseer: Blessings, therefore activation of a connection will not cause any drawbacks and the augmentation of the connection is one related to blessing and the spirit chosen. Those don't exist you silly swamp German! EDIT: Hate to admit it, Whimsycal is terribly correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraiseTheLord 868 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Funny how you post this when me and my friend think of making a blacksmith Clan called Udalgrukz +1 Nevertheless, a great Idea and will bring in interesting rp, such as when you are raiding by an orc army, suddenly, the one orc takes out a flail enchanted by fire! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malgonious 2758 Share Posted July 11, 2016 +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Respect 5435 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nice stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Jandy_ 3200 Share Posted July 12, 2016 +1 as long as the items don't become over produced. So maybe a shaman is only allowed to have created one of these items at a time until it is destroyed so that they don't offend a spirit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistophelian 972 Share Posted July 12, 2016 This is brilliant stuff, and will be a great addition to shamanism. Just tweak it as Whimsy said, because it's such a small thing that could be pointed out as 'being wrong'. Either way, good idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoArt 399 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Good idea, Hedge! +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
herculean_wud 3656 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Eh, I thought smawton had an idea similar and it was shot down by Hellfiazz, who said it wasn't possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeHug 2045 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 22 minutes ago, Grubgoth Wud said: Eh, I thought smawton had an idea similar and it was shot down by Hellfiazz, who said it wasn't possible. Maybe Hellfiazz didn't like Smawton. He did approve of this lore proposal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaLulu 1783 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I feel like this is super interesting, one question tho:If the tool is used for a dishonourable purpose, or is activated by anyone else but its owner and or creator, there is a chance of failure of activation. Examples might be a human, who obtained a weapon attempting to use it. Or an orc wanting to use it onto another orc. (A non-whitewash orc that is.) This is sort of vague, like how would it be defined? I think if you made it so only the creator could use it, or there was some method of designating an owner (tying their blood to the weapon somehow, maybe? or their name in transcribed runes? idfk). But then with the "Dishonorable" thing, theres a lot of vagueness to that. What if the owner tried to rob a defenseless pregnant lady with it? Is that an honorable action, to try to A) rob someone and B) rob someone who can't defend themselves ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaw 2368 Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 17 July 2016 at 1:01 PM, Hedgehug said: Maybe Hellfiazz didn't like Smawton. He did approve of this lore proposal. It was Ilikefooddude, and Spirits don't really care about honour, or even being Whitewash. That's more of an Orc concept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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