[✓] [Magic Lore] Druidism - Communion and Control

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The druidic triumvirate, also known as the Aspects, consist of three aenguls that comprise different roles within their celestial homestead–the fae realm. Each aengul represents an aspect of druidism; Nemiisae, the cycle of death, Cerridwen, the cycle of life, and Cernunnos, an inconspicuous messenger and huntsmen. Druids esprit the aenguls and draw on them for their blessings–please read their lore below!

 

Aengul Lore Links 

 

Spoiler

Cernunnos;

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/191507-aengudaemonica-cernunnos-the-green-man/#comment-1772293

 

Cerridwen; 

 https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/191505-aengudaemonica-cerridwen-the-green-lady/

 

Nemiisae;

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/191508-aengudaemonica-nemiisae-grandmother-spider/#comment-1772295

 

 

WHAT IS COMMUNION?

 

Communion is the gateway at the start of one’s druidic journey–it is the aqueduct between a druid and thriving in nature; the material realm, and the fae realm. It allows a druid to perceive outside of the norm for most descendant races, to smell, to hear, to touch, to taste, and to feel the hinterland and its natural essence. 

 

Usually, a newer druid will find that their connection to nature and the Aspects is much weaker in comparison to their older, more endowed druidic companions. This is because communing is the same as any natural skill; one must learn to master it, until they become a virtuoso in their connection. 

TEACHING & GUIDANCE   A core aspect of druidism, the process of learning, is through mentorship from another druid. This consists of being taught about druidism at its core values, principles, and culture. Usually, a druid will feed the correct knowledge to open up an avenue to communing, either through words, senses, or touch. Learning from others is, for the most part, a pivotal aspect of communion, and will be their main source of growth.

CONCENTRATION   When not with their teacher, a druid should concentrate, practice, and meditate in order to passively sense the world around them. This can help a druid in getting a deeper awareness of nature itself–meditation is one good method of achieving this, and for newer druids specifically, it is a good way to control the voice of nature when it becomes too overbearing, or hard to listen.

 

THE TIER SYSTEM

 

Druidism follows the most commonly used tier-system for current-day LoTC, which encompasses (5) tiers spread across numerous months of learning. With each tier, new druidic abilities are unlocked. However, they must be taught to the druid foremost and is not something that is automatically learned. One cannot progress to the next tier without being taught all spells from the previous tier. 

 

Each spell or ability below will be marked with a [Tier] in the name, and they will be listed in order of their tier, to allow ease of reading. 

 

In every subsection of this magic, there will be a table at the bottom which shows what tier unlocks which spells. 

 

[✯] TIER I - SEED  [0 OOC weeks total] - This marks the start of a druid who has just been attuned.

➤ Unlocked:  Communion.

 

[✯] TIER II - SPROUT  [1 OOC week total] - This marks the first week into a druids journey, and they have become ept enough in their concentration to learn other druidic cantrips.

➤ Unlocked:  Friendship (Passive Friendship, Pacify), Growth (Gleaning, Druidcraft), Awakened Fortitude.

 

[✯] TIER III - SEEDLING  [4 OOC weeks total] - This marks the first month into a druids journey, and they have started to grow a deeper bond with nature itself, including their mastery in druidic communion and control. 

➤ Unlocked:  Luonto (Resonance, Natural Guardian), Surge (Aggressive), Ungrowth (Sinkhole), Powersharing

 

[✯] TIER IV - SAPLING  [8 OOC weeks total] - This marks the second month into a druids journey, and their bond with nature, the forces that tug at the material world, and the Aspects grow reinforced. Slowly, but surely, they are mastering their craft. 

➤ Unlocked:  Singing, Greensight (Projection), Defensive Surge.

 

[✯] TIER V - TREE  [12 OOC weeks total] - This marks the third and final month into a druids journey, who has - finally - mastered all of their craft. At this stage, a druid will automatically learn attunement by applying for a TA. 

➤ Unlocked: Druidic Infusion, Deep Stride, Woodland Stride, Tree Stride, Attunement, Unattunement (requires to be taught)

 

One of the biggest changes with this write proposes that tiers no longer change the emote count in spells, and instead simply locks spells to certain tiers without changing their emote-counts.

 

- Druidism is a [2] slot magic. All compatibilities are listed at the bottom of this lore-page.

- Druidism is considered a deific magic.

- All spells in the [tier] a druid is at must be learnt before they are able to advance to the next tier. 

 

 

THE CRIES OF NATURE

Exhaustion & Clarifications

 

When a druid, usually inept and newer to their connection, strains the ebb and flow of natural energies drawing through their body through druidic cantrips, it can come with numerous physical effects–in the same way that force and exertion would cause one to grow tired and their bodily functions would deteriorate. Druids will find numerous effects hindering their body over the course of numerous combative emotes. 

 

Physical Deterioration - If a druid overuses or overextends their abilities, overtime, their body will start to grow more tired–compare it to running a long marathon. They will start to sweat, their muscles will ache, and their body will feel more heavy. 

 

Voice of Nature - If a druid overuses or overextends their abilities, overtime, the song and voice of nature will become more shrill, akin to violent wails and screams, that could take a mental toll on the druid in question. Usually, this starts small, and progresses with each spell used.

 

Exhaustion

[3 total casts of combative uses] - A druid will start to feel exhausted, their breathing might hick, they may start to sweat, and their stamina might start to run low. For the most part, they are still able to continue fighting and moving without any other hindrances. A druid will require [1] NARRATIVE day of rest before they can use any other combative spells when the encounter is over. 

 

[8 total casts of combative uses] - A druid’s body will feel too heavy to move, cutting all movement-blocks by half. This means that when making an attack, instead of the regular 4 block movements, it will be 2 blocks of movement, and if they are sprinting at the regular 8 blocks movement, it will now be 4 blocks movement. The voices of nature will become shrill, causing a general headache to take their body, and they will sweat profusely. A druid will require [1] OOC day of rest before they can use any other combative spells when the encounter is over. 

 

[10 total casts of combative uses] - On top of the above negatives, the druid in question will find that their body is literally on the brink of collapse, and all movement is now restricted to 1 block. They will drool with sweat, their head will ache, and all emote-casts for spells will be doubled. A druid will require [3] OOC days of rest before they can use any other combative spells when the encounter is over. 

 

[10+ total casts of combative uses] - A druid will go unconscious, passing out and requiring [3] OOC days of rest before they can use any other combative spells. 

 

The above has been written to keep exhaustion simple–it was to avoid having the same mechanics as nephilim for dragonsflames units. Although there will be an argument made on the distinction of uses for higher-tier spells, with this write, not all higher-tier spells are [combative], and most combative spells are in the (3-4) tier range. Due to the emote-count limit and general use of druidism, it is not believed that druids will be casting over (10) combative spells. Certain spells are listed in redlines to still take up combative uses if they are interrupted, but this is not for all spells.

 

With this new lore proposal, there are now two types of spells. You have [abilities], which is the main bulk of their powers functionality, and then, you have [cantrips], which are the application for the abilities. For example, Friendship is the [ability], and Passive Friendship / Pacify is the [cantrip] that draws on the ability. However, not all abilities have cantrips, and vice-versa. Cantrips are the applications for the ability, is the tldr. We have done this because we understand free-form abilities make it hard sometimes to use in combat and are easily abusable. 

 

 

 

 

 

Magic Compatibilities

 

While a Druid’s abilities are often ingrained within the natural world they garner these abilities from a deific connection. Like all other deities, the Aspects hold expectations of their followers, holding expectations of what they expect of the druids. Should a druid choose to forsake their bond to the Aspects their connection with the forces of nature will begin to change.

 

When first becoming a practitioner of another magic against the gaze of the Aspects the Druid will find their natural connection halted, no longer able to advance in Druidism.  Should the Druid continue to practice other magical arts not acceptable to the Aspects, their connection will begin to wane and gradually decrease over time. The constant tune of nature becomes a burden upon them once more as aggressive and angered tones lash out at the druid. They will find that natural places become more challenging for them to focus within until eventually the connection completely fades once the Druid reaches Tier 3 of this opposed magic.

 

It should be noted that if the guidelines of the other magic restrict the ability for a person to hold a deific connection, the Druids must seek out Unattunement first, severing their connection to pursue this ulterior magic.

 

The Seers, Eyes of Vaseek Feat is acceptable with no magical drawbacks of learning another magic. However, the Druid cannot utilize the ability of  ‘Greensight’ as this Feat/MA immediately overrides such. Similarly, a seer-druid may proceed to learn seer magic.

 

Herald of Azdromoth: Druids cannot receive Azdromothian Draan and, therefore, are incapable of becoming Heralds.

 

Blood Magic: A Druid with any form of Blood Magic cannot use the Feat “Transcendence” given the chaotic mindset and effects Blood Magic has on the user. Druids with Blood Magic may self-teach Blood Druidism.

 

Alchemy can be learned without any drawbacks, with the exception of Klones.

 

Other Deity Magics can primarily not be obtained unless the Druid is Unattuned first. Attempts to Attune another deity-user will result in a failed Attunement, with all its side-effects.

 

Kani, Golemancy, Sorvian Crafting, Housemancy, Bardmancy are all compatible with Druidism.

 

Dark Arts such as Necromancy, Mysticism, Naztherak, cannot be learned. A Druid must be Unattuned before attempting to learn them.

 

All Voidal Magics are incompatible with Druidism. Attempting to learn them will gradually weaken the Druid’s connection with nature, eventually severing it entirely.

 

Animati Crafting can be learned. However, Machine Spirits are unable to become druids themselves.

 

Beast-folk can learn druidism despite their lesser souls; Hou-Zi, Musin, and Kharajyr can all be druids.

 

Lycanthropes are capable of becoming druids, as their affliction is under the patronage of the greater mani-spirit Morea.

 

Incompatible Creatures

 

- All forms of CAs are incompatible with Druidism with the exception of those listed above, including Tree Lord, and Epiphyte.

- Klones are no longer compatible with druidism.

 

 

COMMUNION ABILITIES

Abilities & Cantrips 

 

[✯] Communion [Passive] [Tier 1] - Communion is the primal foundation of all druidic prowess; when one is attuned, the first thing they will hear is the voice of nature–a silent melancholy of songs, the hum of trees, the whispers of flora, awakening the living world and perceiving it in full. 

 

For most druids, communion will be a tangible presence in the living energies of the world, something they must act on to perceive. However, overtime, when one has reached the highest mastery in druidism, it will become the same as breathing, something they do on a day-to-day basis unconsciously. 

 

Communion is restricted only to those of the natural and living world–this means that musin, kharajyr, and hou-zi do not hold a voice. This also applies to undead creatures, inferi, creatures or constructs of a voidal origin, apparitions, or dragonkin. 

 

In order to use other druidic spells, one is required to commune, and it acts as the basic staple to drawing, and shaping their prowess. Communion requires  (1) emote to perceive nature and connect to it, spanning  (15) metres in distance.

 

When a druid reaches [Tier 5] in druidism, communion becomes a passive attribute to their daily lifestyle, and reduces all spells by  (1) emote, with their ability to commune going as far as their eyes can discern. 

 

REDLINES:

- Communion acts as a connection for Druids, opening the direct perception of nature around them.
- When invoking other Deific connections, the Druid's soul is temporarily severed from their blessing as the other source takes hold. Because of this, invoking any kind of passives, abilities, spells, or anything in regards to summons is now cut off. Causing each respective summon to flee or disperse while the passives vanish. In order to summon each again requires 1 emote to halt the surging of the other Deific magic to then connect to the blessing and be able to commune/use abilities. Seer is excluded from this as it isn't known to the deities.

- A druid can only perceive the hum of natural energies within a 15 block radius of themselves in each direction.

- Once a druid reaches T5 their connection and communion with nature solidifies allowing them to hold their concentration even after casting a spell. This will remove [1] emote from all non-combative needs; they will have to emote the same as they would normally without constant connection should it be combative.

- Communion only requires to be cast once in combat, each ability has a communion ability count specified.

- A druid can perceive the voices through general emotions, a chaotic stream of thought, or simply flowing energy.

- Communion may be interrupted if the druid in question is hit, affected by relevant concentration-breaking spells and potions, injured or maimed.

- Descendants, Musin, Kha, Wonks, and otherwise unnatural creatures do not hold a voice. Unless they are otherwise connected to the Fae Realm or the Aspects.

- Communion can be used and felt by natural animals/creatures as well as creatures of the Fae Realm as stated above. (Examples being Epiphytes & Sprites, along with event-based creatures) Unless stated otherwise within their lore.

- Communion has no limitation upon what size of creature can be perceived as it is essentially just an additional sense that offers no advantage aside from hearing the voices of the world

- Shapeshifters in animal form will hold the same voice akin to an animal, thus also meaning that communion cannot be used to metagame a shapeshifter or make jumps that an animal may be one.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

 

[1]  ScreamingDingo the Jackal seated himself upon a wooden stump, his eyes discerning the distant canopies of the trees; birds that sat on branches, and the blades of grass surrounded an abundance of flora. As he concentrated upon these trees, a faint hum, a voice, permeated from the nature surrounding him, ushering into his ears a beautiful cacophony.

 

Communion has numerous cantrips that are unlocked, which they can use to complete different tasks or complete different goals, each listed below. Each spell count includes the (1) communion emote as a connection emote. This will be written clearly in the redlines of each ability or cantrip as "1 connection".

 

[✿] Friendship [Tier 2] 

[2 emotes] [15 block range]

 

A druid is able to focus their communion upon a plant, or an animal, in order to warble their voice–this will allow them to speak to the plant or animal in question. For most plants, their conversation is an expression of intent, less-so than it is a tangible and long conversation. This also applies to animals, who, usually, encompass the same habits of any simple beast or doltish animal. 

 

Passive Friendship [Tier 2]   [Non-Combative]  [Cantrip]   In order to communicate with a plant or an animal, a druid must first concentrate on the canticles and hymns of nature, before honing their focus onto the plant or animal in question. This takes  (2) emotes to achieve, with their first emote being communion, and their second being perceiving the plant or animal itself.    The conversation depends on the plant or animal in question. Usually, this is up to the druid in question to roleplay appropriately.      REDLINES: Spoiler - Passive Friendship requires 2 emotes to establish the link between animal or plant and druid. [1 connection + 1 cast] - Any information gathered from an animal or plant cannot be used to metagame other players, for example one could not ask for directions as to where someone had run off from or if they had been to a certain location. Although should this ability be used within an event it will be up to the ET’s discretion if to allow the animal or plant to express the way something may have gone. - Animals or plants can display information or concern in baseline and simplistic thoughts to help guide the druid. Like the location of spots of blight in the forest. However, this can only be used in player or story event settings, and cannot be used to metagame existing locations where Heith Hedran, Voidal Tears, or Inferi may live. - Should a druid attempt to use tuning to find a blighted area such will only work if they are close by to a tainted plant, hearing the discourse in their song. - Passive Friendship can be used upon any natural creature or flora of the world, along with anything specifically fae in nature. For example a unicorn or some other form of fairy-like animal. - When attempting to use an animal specifically to find blight, an animal may guide a druids closer to it but as they get closer the animal will slowly become more and more resistant to going further before eventually just leaving the druid to find the source on their own. - Does not cost the druid any exhaustion, acting as a passive ability. - Must fall within the 15 meter radius of communion.

Pacify [Tier 2]  [Combative]  [Cantrip]   A blessing from the Aspects intended to calm unruly beasts preventing them from attacking the druids that are attempting to help it. Through the span of (3) emotes a druid may expel natural energies within themselves to sway a beast's actions elsewhere.   More akin to a sudden command a druid may force a will upon an animal to calm them, flee from the scene, or any other form of command that will not result in the harm of the animal itself. Although once this command is ushered once the animal has realistically completed the command they will return to the encounter after a minimum of (4) emote turns.   REDLINES: Spoiler - Pacify requires 3 emotes to establish the link between animal and druid [1 connection, 1 channel, + 1 cast]. - Druids must emote a tell, usually in the form of their aura glowing from their hands. - Pacify allows for a druid to command an animal to perform a simple action, generally displayed through one word. - Pacify does not work on druids that are shapeshifted or werewolves. - Animals are permitted to return to the encounter after at least [5] emotes since their initial exit from the scene. - Pacify cannot be used to cause an animal harm or leave things that it may find important. For example a druid could not command a mother bear to leave her cubs alone. - Should an animal be making an action against a druid, Pacify may be used to lessen the aggression of the animal but will not stop it in its tracks. For example should an animal be charging forward a druid may use Pacify to offer the command to calm, they may still be approaching them but an impact may be easier to be avoided at their slowed approach. - When used against an ET creature it will be up to the ET running the event to decide how effective the spell is, if at all. - This ability can be used against player animals like dogs, horses, or any other sort of natural companion that falls under a natural creature. - Cannot be used against voidally summoned animals or other forms of unnatural. - The command given to the animal will persist until the encounter is completely over or the emote turns are over leaving them essentially unusable for that time.

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

Spoiler

[1 - Passive Friendship] The druid approached a wolf laying hunched upon a tree's unturned roots. With his eyes focused on the wolf, a green aura gently trickled across his eyes, and his mind felt the silent warble of nature -- at first, the snarls of the wolf seemed bestial, but overtime, there was a shift in the song of nature.

 

[1 - Passive Friendship] After a few seconds of deep concentration, the ripping growl's of the wolf were canted away by over washing words. The druid's eyes flit with a green tinge, and he spoke calmly to the wolf, "How are you?", asked the druid. In return, the wolf responded, "Do not speak to me,".

 

 

[1 - Pacify] The druidic warrior approached the snarling wolf in the distance, its teeth bearing sharp in the direction of the druid. With a hand outstretched, the druid honed into the nature around him, the soft hymn of nature's song, so soft-spoken and elegant.

 

[2 - Pacify] With a small charge, the wolf began to approach. The druid's eyes gleamed a twinge of green, and a hand was extended outwards in the direction of the wolf, green mist sewing through each crease and wrinkle on his palm.

 

[3 - Pacify] As the wolf neared, the druid's palm burst with this verdant aura, and extended its influence out towards the wolf. "Leave," the druid commanded. The wolf's body whipped around, fleeing the scene!

 

[✿] Luonto [Tier 3] 

[2 emotes] [3 - 20 block range]

 

As druids grow in their attunement to nature, their mastery over their connection to it can begin to exude their physical body and influence the very world around them. This influence is displayed via the Luonto, an intangible animal or gathering of animals that acts solely in accordance with its druid.

 

The Luonto is more or less an extension of the druid it belongs to. It does not know anything the druid would not know, nor does it grant any advantage in or out of combat. It is solely an aesthetic ability. The Lunto is conjured after a total of (2) emotes for a T3 druid. From their passive connection, the druid may choose to focus on nature, rather than perceive it passively for (1) emote. The following (1) emote is spent ushering their casting aesthetic, or mists, out from their body, thus shaping their Luonto.

 

REDLINES:

- Requires 2 emotes to cast [1 connection + 1 casting] 

- The Luonto may only reach the size of a moose. It is able to be represented by any animal, or gathering of animals, so long as it does not exceed the total size of one moose.

- The Luonto, in its passive state, does not benefit the druid in roleplay, whether combative or non-combative.

- Should combat arise, the Luonto will retreat back into its caster.

- Outside of combat, Luonto's can be interacted with physically for the sake of good flavoured roleplay.

 

Resonance [Tier 3]   [Non-Combative]  [Cantrip]   Utilizing an alternative form of their Lunoto a druid can create a smaller form of creature to act as a guiding light. Used to traverse the depths of caves to reach some of the most untreated members of the balance.   Drawing out their natural aura, a Druid may mold it into a small luonto over the course of (2) emotes. Gradually, it will come to hold the same light as a torch, taking on the aesthetic of either the light of the sun or the moon. Floating around the Druid lasting until it is no longer needed. The range of resonance is (3) blocks ahead of the druid.    The aesthetic of this luonto can vary depending on the person–for example, it can appear as fireflies, butterflies, or even a small bird or creature. Usually, the depth of this smaller form of creature is left to the interpretation of the druid themselves, however, it must be in line with the aesthetics of a druid–for example, guiding-light cannot appear as something draconian, or undead. It would have to be a living creature that fits the palate of the luonto.    REDLINES: Spoiler - Requires 2 emotes to cast [1 connection + drawing out, 1 causing light to form within Luonto]  - The Luonto can only be summoned once per encounter, meaning if it suddenly gets put out by a larger light it cannot be summoned until the Druid leaves that roleplay encounter. - The Luonto may only travel 3 blocks ahead of the druid before they must follow along with it, or else it is snuffed out. - Can be summoned underneath the water. - Holds the brightness of a torch, but cannot be used to blind or disorientate enemies. - Aesthetically it can only take on the appearance of sunlight or moonlight. - The Luonto will last as long as the Druid needs until they find light once more. - Should combat break out while Resonance is applied to a Luonto, it will drift above the space, granting light unless it is snuffed out. - Luonto in this state can only be the size of a house cat for general reference, mainly acting as an alternative torch. - The Luonto may be snuffed out through magical forms of darkness or anti-magic materials, be it Thanium or some other form of anti-magic coming in contact with the conjured aura.

Natural Guardian [Tier 3]  [Combative]  [Cantrip]   Derived from the druid’s inner self, a Luonto can be used when a druid may require one to watch over them. With extended effort, this can be achieved by utilizing a druid Luonto to store a certain amount of the natural energies of the druid, which can be used later to grant them protection from harm for a singular moment.   A druid’s Luonto requires far more attention to be used within combat, requiring the druid to meditate and connect with the natural energies around them, staying completely still. A druid must meditate and gather the energies for (4) emote turns before fully forming their Natural Guardian Luonto. Once this has been done, the Luonto will passively follow the druid around until an attack is sent their way that may be unavoidable—prompting the Luonto to rush forth, causing a sudden surge of plantlife to occur, nullifying the singular impact holding a strength of orc’s swing. Some examples of this could be a volley of arrows sent toward the druid by an archer or a ball of flame conjured by a caster. After this point, the Luonto will completely dissipate, and a druid may not bring forth their Luonto until the end of the combat.     REDLINES: Spoiler - Requires 4 emotes total to bring forth the Natural Guardian Luonto [1 connection, 1 drawing out of energies, and 2 of the Luonto forming].  - Natural Guardian can only be used [1] time in any combat encounter.  - Should the druid be struck during the period of meditation they will be knocked out of their casting forcing them to lose their spell emote counts, requiring them to redo them from the beginning. - The druid does not need to maintain concentration once the Luonto has been conjured, as it will passively follow them until combat occurs. - The druid cannot decide when the Luonto is triggered; it will simply move at the first opportunity to nullify an attack that is certain to hit. However, it must clearly be an attack–this can constitute: a push, a slap, a punch, magic thrown at the druid, a weapon swung at the druid, etcetera. Furthermore, the Luonto will also be activated should an ally cast a spell that would threaten the druid–it does not make a distinction between foe or enemy, and will activate against anybody or anything. - The Luonto may only reach the size of a moose. Any animal can represent it, or a gathering of animals, so long as it does not exceed the total size of one moose. - Should the impact exceed the strength that the plant life conjured can endure, it will do its best to decrease the damage taken. For example, should a druid choose to use it to block a cannon shot, what would have been a killing blow now would only have allowed them to be partially damaged before completely crumpling away. - The Luonto may be snuffed out through magical forms of anti-magic materials, be it Thanium or some other form of anti-magic coming in contact with the conjured aura.

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

 

Spoiler

[1 - Luonto] The Jackal Druid sat within a secluded section of woods meditating on the nature around them as an emerald glow began to emanate out from their form drifting just before them.

[2 - Luonto] As the druid concentrated their aura began to manifest fully before them, turning into a small doe, ethereal in creation holding the same coloration as their aura. Acting as an extension for their connection prowess.        

 

 

[1 - Luonto Resonance] As the Wiseman shifted through the cavern, his eyes began to squint as the sun's light shifted to the inky darkness. A silver light gathered in his hand, then emanating a natural energy.

[2 - Luonto Resonance] That silver light within the Wiseman’s palm began to sprout and change in shape before suddenly shooting forth into the air just above the druid, taking on the form of glowing silver bats.

 

 

[1 - Luonto Natural Guardian] As the war camp bustled with life in preparation for battle, the warrior of the wild found themselves sitting in what they thought was a secluded spot as a silent pray was muttered from their mouth as an emerald glow appeared beneath their eyes.

 

[2 - Luonto Natural Guardian] As the druidic warrior prayed for protection from the wilds, that emerald glow began to grow into a swirling mist that began to grow beside him. A natural energy began to radiate and spread out around them.

 

[3 - Luonto Natural Guardian] Slowly, those swirling emerald mists formed into an animal's incorporeal and unrealized shape. Those mists continued to form as the druid warrior offered prayer to the Aspects, clearly in a deep state of focus.

[4 - Luonto Natural Guardian] A moment later, the warrior completed his prayer, slowly raising himself as the sounds of conflict echoed beyond the camp. Turning down to his side, he watched as the remainder of his exuding mists began to solidify, some forming the appearance of a wild and unkept translucent wolf.

 

[✿] Singing [Tier 4] 

[3 emotes] [20 block range]

[Passive]

 

A druid possesses the ability to elevate their voice, unleashing a resonating force that carries their soothing influence across a greater distance. This ability allows them to pacify even the most blighted or restless flora and fauna, like a tranquil symphony dancing on the wind.

 

The druid is able to concentrate on their inner voice, bottling up certain emotions such as serenity, anger, or sorrow before sending their voice across the desired area to influence a greater majority of the wildlife and flora around them. Via singing, the druid spends (3) emotes harnessing their inner voice and mists to soothe the plants and animals in a 5x5 area around them. This will almost instantly affect the wildlife after (2) emotes of building up, then releasing the effect upon the wildlife. The following (1) emote consists of the wildlife either calming, or being riled up, depending on what the druid wishes to do for a short period of time.

 

In less of a rush, the druid may expel their influence outward in a 20x20 area that gradually affects wildlife over the course of (6) emotes total. The first (2) emotes consist of the druid focusing on their inner natural voice, before expelling it outward upon the (3rd]. The following (3) emotes after the spell is released, passively influence the wildlife and flora, guiding the song of nature to match one similar to their own voice. 

 

REDLINES:

Spoiler

- Requires 3 emotes to cast [1 connection + 1 guidance/gathering of emotions + 1 casting].

- Singing may not be utilized in combat scenarios. (Aggravated nature cannot harm anyone, or anything, even when it comes to minor scrapes and abrasions.)

- The area affected must be around the druid, not extending past the defined area.

- Singing will only ever ease wildlife to a silent rest, or to an angered, frenzied state.

- One druid’s influence over the area will not cancel out or overpower another’s, unless they exceed the other druid in tier.

- The effect can be used for a longer period of time then the set emotes but does not last forever, only for an OOC day at most.

- A druid cannot use communion to locate an area where singing was used from far away. The druid must be within range of the effect in order to notice that it may have been used in an area.

- Should two druids try to fight against one another with Singing to influence nature's voice whoever cast first will win over the others.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Singing] The druid's lips thinned, and his eyes closed gently. With a deep inhale, the world around him sung, the plants tut in rage, violently screaming and crying. Verdant aura escaped the druids eyes, exuding all the way down to his throat, as waves rippled tranquilly in the air around him.

 

[2 - Singing] With a calming sigh, the druid's eyes opened, observing the nature around him, as the plants wilt in pain and continued to cry. The druid took a sharp breath, and the waves, the verdant aura suspending from him, started to expand and grow.

 

[3 - Singing] In one singular burst, the waves surrounding the druid escaped outwards, encompassing the area in whole. All druids and plant-life around him could hear it, the calm joy of the druid's inner voice, and it sung towards the plantlife, influencing it. And slowly, the plants had started to calm.

 

[✿] Greensight [Tier 4] 

[2 emotes] [20 block range]

[Passive]

 

Through the use of communion, a druid at this stage in their mastery of the gifts can choose to leave behind their sight and instead rely on that which is revealed to them by the life around them. 

 

The world around them is perceived via projected images from plants and animals all around. The druid’s attunement to nature serves as a conduit, fed off of by the druid, and fed into by the wildlife around them, granting them sight over their surroundings. Due to perceiving life from another’s point of view, the greenseer is capable of seeing all of the world’s wonders, including descendants, though they appear distorted and uncanny to the greenseer. This means that the druid is incapable of recognizing people, as their features are too distorted to properly make out. Any descendant seen by the greenseer is a blur, warping with light or shadows. A greenseer cannot tell apart an orc from a human knight with their vision alone. Things such as blight can be seen, due to the wildlife still being alive, but cannot see in areas devoid of nature life altogether. The druid is allowed to incorporate their casting aesthetic to their greensight, meaning a druid may see the world as if it were made of sentient flame, or with the warble of heated surfaces distorting areas within their sight. This is purely for aesthetics. Should a greenseer wish, they may carry a kuila crystal with them in order to see in areas without nature’s voice. Through the kuila crystal, the druid may still see as they would with their typical casting of greensight, meaning they still cannot decipher descendants apart from one another, and cannot see wholly unnatural things such as dragons or the abyss. Kuila vision is limited to (10) blocks, or meters, while basic greensight is limited to (20) blocks, or meters.

 

In addition to this, seeing druids may utilize greensight should they have their vision obscured through the use of communion. Over the course of (2) emotes, the druid in question can passively have the surrounding flora and fauna grant them their sight, allowing them to see for the duration of their eyes being covered up. The moment the druids eyes is no longer covered up, greensight stops working.

 

A druid can choose to resign the use of their physical eyes and instead use Greensight to receive brief images from the plants and animals around them allowing them to see in all directions within 20 blocks but only so long as something alive and of natural origin is around. Such a thing leaves the druid defenseless in environments with little life.

 

REDLINES:

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- Greensight does not need to be directly taught to a druid for it to work, though in order to access projection, the druid must be taught it.

- Greensight is limited to [20] blocks when being casted when in nature and [10] blocks when outside of nature assisted by a Kuila Crystal.

- In areas without nature’s call or any plant or wildlife, the greenseer is entirely blind.

- Greensight is an imperfect way of regaining vision. While descendants may be located through it, they are unrecognizable from one another. The greenseer cannot see anything unnatural beyond descendants, barring blight, which can still be seen due to nature still being alive inside of it.

- Seeing druids are capable of using greensight, though they must cover their eyes in order to use it.

- If a blind druid activates greensight, it is passive and can last for as long as they wish.

- A Feat-Seer or Slotted-Seer is incapable of using greensight & projection to any degree. This spell may be learned by them, but not utilized whatsoever. 

- A non blind druid may activate greensight and use it so long as their vision is obscured by something.

- A greenseer may not carry seeds on their person to see in areas otherwise without the call of nature.

- Through a kuila crystal, a druid may cast greensight to see in areas without any living nature, their vision limited to [10] blocks.

- Greensight can only be used to detect blight not blocked behind terrain, on an environment, and cannot use this ability to see blight through any walls or barriers in the way. Greensight cannot be used to detect items or artefacts that may be the source of blight, such as weapons with necrotic pestilences, or infernal relics.

 

Projection [Tier 4] 

[Passive]

[Cantrip]

 

The most practiced of greenseers are capable of attuning to nearby animals to make use of their senses for some while. For instance, the druid may project its mind into the mind of a nearby bird and utilize its eyes to survey an area, allowing them to see all just as the bird would. Similarly, the druid can use another animal's hearing, sense of smell, or any other sense so long as they are within line of sight [48 block range] of the druid. To utilize this ability, the druid must first meditate on the area around them entering a state of temporary greensight, locating the desired animal, and then project themselves into the creature’s mind over the course of (3) emotes. Upon completing the third emote, the druid may use the animal's senses for (5) additional emotes. However, if the animal is killed or harmed during this process, the druid is stunned for a span of (3) emotes, losing the sense they were using that animal for.

 

REDLINES:

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- Projection cannot be used to metagame information about someone, for example you cannot retroactively say you were using projecting to listen into a conversation.

- When utilizing projection to track another player the player being tracked must be asked for OOC consent to allow for such. If the player deny’s then the animal will have simply lost track of them. Within Events it is up to the ET running the interaction how effective this ability may be.

- Greensight projection is not ‘warging’ or ‘skinchanging.’ You cannot enter the mind of an animal and have it perform outrageous feats in combat. 

- Projection may be used passively, but to utilize it’s scouting capabilities a druid must redo their emotes. For example, a blind druid could have their companion bird resting on their shoulder, granting them a vision of the world when needed. But when they wish to send it out to scout, they must cast all their emotes.

- This spell is merely meant for surveying and scouting and has no capability outside of that.

- When projecting into another animal, the druid’s movement is entirely stilled. Their consciousness is no longer in their body until they sever the connection to the animal, or it is forcefully severed.

- Once the animal they are projecting within leaves the range of 48 blocks (shout range) they will lose their connection with it until it returns to them.

- The harming of a projected animal induces effects on the greenseer that call for [3] emotes of being staggered, or hindered. The [1st] emote acts as a stun, where the druid cannot act on anything more than doubling over in pain. On the [2nd] emote, the druid may begin to move at half speed, but cannot attack or defend against strikes, other than through their hindered movement. Upon the [3rd] & final emote, the druid is capable of moving at full speed again, and has made a full recovery.

- You may only use one sense while projecting into an animal.

- When used for scouting from a bird's eye’s view, the druid will be able to perceive what they usually would but through the eyes of the animal. Meaning that the bird would have to do a full circle for them to get a complete view of what they might be looking at.

- Projection cannot be used to gather information about unreachable places unless done within an event environment. Should they be in an event, it becomes to the discretion of the ET whether they can use projection to scout areas they might not normally be able to reach.
- When used with projection, animals are lightly guided by the druid's intentions and will not divert from the intended locations unless they are attacked. They can only move [8] blocks per emote. 

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Greensight] The elder looked ahead into the darkened forest; the shroud of night making it impossible to see within. Their eyes flared an emerald green as they took a deep breath; reaching out to nature for its aid.

 

[2 - Greensight] Upon closing their eyes, the elder was not without sight, for nature granted them a glimpse of what lay ahead. The flora and fauna were seen in a vibrant green hue, allowing for ease of travel without fear of what might lay ahead in the darkness.

 

 

[1 - Projection] The green warrior pressed his back against a tree as he approached the poachers' camp. As he slid down to the ground, the warrior calmed his breathing and began to connect with nature.

 

[2 - Projection] The huntsman looked up into the canopy, spotting a lone sparrow perched on one of the small branches. He shut his eyes then, using the depth of his connection to commune with the bird. 

 

[3 - Projection] His body stilled as his consciousness was transferred to that of the sparrow, borrowing its sight. Now that the huntsman was granted a better view and layout of the camp below he planned his moves accordingly.

 

 

WHAT IS CONTROL?

 

Through the use of control, the druid is capable of not just lending an ear to flora and fauna, but to convince and garner a connection with. From it, the druid may coerce the wildlife to aid them in situations so dire.

 

Control is often thought to be an extension of Communion due to its basis being built around communicating with, and earning favor from the wildlife the druid wishes to earn the help of. Due to the experience needed with Communion, the druid must first learn how to communicate with plants and animals in order to utilize Control. As the druid grows more experienced in communicating with wildlife, the more voice, or presence their tasks and queries might have. 

 

Due to the more hands on approach that comes with Control, the druid may exhaust themselves rather rapidly with the use of some of Control’s abilities.

 

 

CONTROL ABILITIES

Abilities & Cantrips 

 

[✾] Growth [Tier 2] 

[3 emotes] [30 block range]

[Passive]

 

The most common display of a Druid's capabilities is showcased within the growth of the world around them. Sprouting new life into barren lands, granting budding flowers to grow, pulling saplings from ancient trees to grow anew elsewhere.

 

Growth acts as one of the trademark abilities of druidism, in which a druid may fuel plant life with their own druidic energy to expedite the growing process of whatever it may be they wish. This often can be seen as a passive ability where a druid is only assisting in the process of nature as opposed to manipulating it. Not placing a heavy penalty upon the druid in terms of exhaustion should the casting be purely non combative.

 

At an early state a novice druid may struggle, but as time goes on the process becomes akin to second nature. For smaller plants like flowers, fungi, or bushes the growth process must take place over (3) emotes at a minimum. While larger plants like a tree for example requires that of (4) emotes of reaching their peak. Being that of the [30 block range] of the druid's base communion. When utilized in groups, multiple druids may cause a plant to grow beyond its typical size. This does not make the plant monstrous, save for in events, where the ET present may decide how massive and powerful this grown plant may be. Outside of events, the larger plant may only expand up to (4) blocks, or meters beyond their typical size. 

 

REDLINES:

- Growth requires 3 emotes at a minimum increasing per the size of the plant to cast uninterrupted [1 connection, 1 guidance, 1 growth]

- Growth cannot be used in any form of direct combat, acting as an introductory ability.

- Growth allows groups of druids to grow a plant to a greater degree, surpassing the limits of their typical size, though only by [4] blocks. The only case where the plant may grow beyond this is in events, which is entirely up to the acting ET.

- Growth can be used outside of their limits with [PRO] permission in regions to help with construction of cool buildings, of course, ST will not support in the construction of buildings.

 

Gleaning [Tier 2]  [Non-Combative]  [Cantrip]   Over the course of (2) emotes for lesser variations of the spell, typically for making flowers blossom or to coat something in an aesthetic layer of plant life, a druid is capable of imbuing the flora around them into a state of passive harmony for as long as the druid remains in a 6x6 area around it. After (1) emote of lax concentration, the druid may then spend the next (1) emote spreading their influence over the plant life around them.    Otherwise, a more concentrated version of gleaning may be utilized on plants to harvest a seed or sapling from them. This spans over the course of (4) emotes, with the druid communing with the plant for (1) emote, before it begins to procure its seed or sapling on the [2nd] emote. On the [3rd], the bark may begin to peel aside to make room for the sapling being pushed out, or, the seeds may begin to slither from off of the plant. On the [4th] and final emote, the seeds or saplings may topple out into the druid’s hands.     REDLINES: Spoiler - Gleaning may not be utilized in combat. - The area affected must be around the druid, not extending past the defined area. - Gleaning may be used on Soul Trees in order to harvest their sapling, though a Tree Lord will still believe their tree is under attack and will retaliate, as will the tree itself.  - Gleaning may only be used on naturally occurring plants, as well as fae plants.  - Removing these seeds requires OOC consent of the owner of the plant.

Druidcraft [Tier 2] [Combative]  [Cantrip]   With that being said, growth can also be used and invented into different methods--this subset of cantrip, known as druidcraft, is their combative attribute in combat with their affinity to grow, outside of simply increasing the speed at which a plant may age or spread. A druid may utilize parts of plant-life within the area to assist in the creation of tools. For example, a druid may use druidcraft to weave together a number of vines, leaves and roots to create a sturdy rope that may be needed to climb somewhere, or, pulling out brambles and bark to create an elongated weapon in aggressive combat, or a bark-made shield to defend oneself.    This requires a druid to connect, channel, and then cast over the span of (3) emotes, and if a druid wishes to create something larger, it requires (1) emote for every one metre. Though, additional [emotes] count as additional [casts] in the exhaustion system. For example, if a druid uses druidcraft to create a small two-metre stick in (1) emote, this would count as one combative cast. However, if they increase the wooden stick by another metre with an additional (1) emote, this will now count as two combative casts in the exhaustion table.   REDLINES: Spoiler - Druidcraft acts as a sub-ability of Growth that allows for the manipulation of plant life into mundane items that can help players. Some examples are a rope, a wooden brace, a wooden shield or even the rough makings of a bow without string. - Druidcraft requires 3 emotes uninterrupted to be able to work. If somebody interrupts their cast, the object will return to its original shape and will have to be made again. - Should they wish to create something larger than 2 meters, it will require an additional emote to make. However, each [1] additional emote will count as an extra [1] combative cast in the exhaustion table. [1 connection + 1 guidance + 1 casting]. - Druidcraft weapons can reach the sharpness and durability of a hardened wood but are capable of being infused with Awakened Fortitude. Hardened wood is the same durability as normal wood. - Druidcraft armour will be considered light armour. - Druidcraft is capped to approximately 10 metres and cannot be used to bypass mechanical standards or limitations. - Items made through druidcraft do not retain any magical or special properties based on the plants they are sculpted from. They are simply improvised weapons.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Growth] A sage approached their garden and knelt down at a patch of unoccupied soil. They reached into their bag and sprinkled a few seeds into the dirt, then smoothed it over with their palm. Their hands soon began to shimmer with a golden hue as they connected to the weave of nature.

 

[2 - Growth] They hovered their palm above the gathering of seeds they had just planted. Soon, they attempted to coax those seeds into growth.

 

[3 - Growth] With the help of the druid, small stalks slowly split from the ground, budding into a patch of beautiful orchids.

 

 

[1 - Gleaning] The elder moved closer to the ancient tree, reminiscing about the past and the history it carried for their village. They rested their hand upon the bark and began to commune, seeking an audience with the tree.

 

[2- Gleaning] They urged the tree to produce a sapling similar to that of its own. Slowly pulling their hand away from the trunk, as if drawing it out of the tree itself. Soon, one actually began to grow from the bark.

 

[3 - Gleaning] With ease, the elder removed the sapling from the base of the tree. Turning to exit their grove to plant it in a new one, for the next generation to learn about.

 

 

[1 - Druidcraft] The druid approached the mountainside riddled with rough terrain. Knowing it would be difficult to descend, she approached one of the nearby trees and placed her hands upon the bark. A green glow emitted from her form as they connected.

 

[2- Druidcraft] The vines resting upon the tree and the roots below began to weave together, and the druid started to pull at them. The tree and druid worked in tandem to create a tether of sorts.

 

[3 - Druidcraft] Eventually, the druid cut the creation free from the tree, a sturdy makeshift rope composed of vines and roots. It wasn't perfect, but it would certainly be good enough to descend safely.

 

 

 

 

[✾] Surge [Tier 3] 

[2 emotes] [30 block range]

[Passive]

 

If growth is considered to be creating life and sprouting and supporting the growth of plant-life, surge is the ability to manipulate pre-existing plant-life in order to support druids in mundane tasks outside of combat. For example, a druid may use a surge to cause roots to grasp at an object and bring it towards you, or it may be used to attempt to catch a friend who is falling from above, cushioning their plummet. 

 

Passively, out of combat, it requires (2) emotes in order to cast, with the first emote being connecting, and the second emote being cast. For example, a druid may connect with the nature around them, and have roots rip out of the ground in order to wrangle around their staff, bringing it towards them.

 

This main ability has been written in a way to provide druids a larger variety of uses in a free-form manner that does not involve combat. 

 

REDLINES:

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- Surge itself is considered a passive, non-combat ability. It requires [2] emotes to cast, which includes [1 connection, 1 cast]. 

- The freeform capabilities of surge cannot be used in combat. It can, however, be used during events - though, this is usually up to the event-teams discretion on whether or not it can be used. 

- Surge cannot be used to exceed mechanical standards,  i.e. unable to vault over walls, break gates or cross un-jumpable chasms.

- Surge has numerous applications in itself: you could use it as a way to pick up objects, to pick up injured animals or people, to move heavy objects at the maximum weight of 200kg. For example, roots could spurn around a boulder and move it away from blocking their path. 

- Surge can only be used in areas where natural existing plant life exists, in terrains where life would survive. 

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Surge] The Elder Druid raised from his seated position as he looked down towards the pupil as a dull green light filled his eyes before he motioned forth towards the ground with his hand.

[2 - Surge] A moment later, the roots and vines beneath the ground began to twist and break apart of the earth ever so slightly to raise the old one's staff allowing for him to grasp it before walking off.

 

Aggressive Surge [Tier 3]

 [Combative] 

[Cantrip]

 

Aggressive surge is a combative cantrip that allows one of the following to occur: to trip somebody, to capture somebody, to crush somebody, or to impale somebody. 

 

Trip - Over the course of (3) emotes, a druid may cause roots to shoot out from the ground and pop out in front of the feet of a moving target, causing them to trip. 

 

Ensnare - Over the course of (3) emotes, a druid may cause roots to shoot out from the ground and wrap around a target, trapping them in place for (4) emotes, constricting their limbs from movement, but this does not tangle around the target’s head. An ally can cut down these roots over a span of (2) emotes to free the target, or they can use fire to burn away the roots over a span of (1) emote, but this could cause damage to the target also. 

 

Crush - If a target has already been ensnared by the druid, with an additional (3) emotes, they can crush (1) chosen limb from the target. For example, they could crush their arm, breaking the bones within them and making it unusable for the entirety of combat. This cannot be used to crush someone's throat or head.

 

REDLINES:

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- Aggressive surge will only work if the druid and the target is near a tree within a [15] block radius. This means that a druid will garner a better advantage depending on their environment. A tree must be mechanically built in-game to be classified as one. This may be subverted should a druid be carrying an awakened staff; should they have one, the staff  will act as the mechanical representation within the space.
- The awakened staff version of Aggressive Surge only has the capability of performing the Trip or Ensnare variants of Aggressive Surge. The roots conjured from the staff are not strong enough to perform Crush.
- The awakened staff version of Ensnare only requires [1] emote fully dedicated to chopping or breaking the root off for the person to become free.

- A druid is still able to walk [4] blocks whilst casting, but cannot sprint, do other attacks, or defend themselves without breaking their cast. 
-Once the spell ends on a target by any means, they are immune to Aggressive Surge for [2] emotes after.

- Trip requires [3] emotes to cast, [1 connection + 1 surge + 1 cast].  This must be unimpeded, i.e. not distracted, attacked, or defending themselves. 

- Trip will only work on a moving target, causing them to either be staggered, or fall completely. However, the trip will not work on a non-moving target, as it is done unexpectedly. Roots will only come out to trip the target on the [final] emote. 

- Ensnare requires [3] emotes to cast, [1 connection + 1 surge + 1 cast]. This must be unimpeded, i.e. not distracted, attacked, or defending themselves. 

- Ensnare will only constrict the target's limbs, but the roots will never wrap around the neck or head. A target is unable to move whilst ensnared for [4] emotes.

- A target that is ensnared can be freed by another ally, or by themselves. It requires [2] emotes to break the roots, and [1] emote to burn the roots. You can have [2] people do [1] emote each if both are actively assisting in cutting the roots to break free.

- Crushing requires [3] additional emotes on top of ensnare unimpeded in order to work. [1 guidance + 1 ensnare tightens + 1 crush].

- Crushing allows a druid to break [1] limb of the druid's choice, either one of their arms, or one of their legs. It does not matter if the target is wearing armour as this will crush at the joints, rendering the limb useless for the entire combat encounter.  In order to break a construct's limb, this requires [1] additional emote.

- When using Aggressive Surge to Trip a target it will only cost [1] combative use. Should a druid choose to ensnare a target and then later crush them it will cost a total of [3] combative charges.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Trip] A druid slowed their chase of the trapper who aimed to escape. A flash of red overcame their eyes as they reached their hand out toward a nearby tree, ensuring a connection was made to it.

 

[2 - Trip] Slowly, light gleamed from one of the roots burrowed into the dirt, wriggling out slowly in preparation for the individual to walk.

 

[3 - Trip] Quickly, the druid urged the roots beneath to rush toward the feet of the trapper in an attempt to trip them.

 

 

[1 - Ensnare] Amidst the battle, a druidic warrior scanned the conflict intently. Upon finding their mark, they drew upon their connection with nature. Their eyes and the kuila-infused ink that adorned their skin began to glow a verdant hue.

 

[2 - Ensnare] The roots shifted beneath the soil, and the ground beneath the enemy softly quaked as the tree stirred to life.

 

[3 - Ensnare] Those roots began to travel underneath the battlefield, positioning themselves beneath their opponent. Within a matter of seconds, the roots escaped the dirt, wrangling around the body of the foe, constricting them into place. The roots did not curl around the neck or head of the enemy, and only remain ensnared around the limbs.

 

[1 - Crush] As the roots coiled around the ensnared foe, the druidic warrior clenched his fist. Light ushered out around the roots, and slowly, they started to tighten -- it would feel like an uncomfortable rubberband wrenched across the opponent's arm, stinging at the muscles, and causing his metal plates to croak.

 

[2 - Crush] Slowly, the roots tighten, and the metal starts to crush inwards; the opponent's arm would feel a throbbing sensation, and his bones would ache from the relentless force. Druidic energies wove through the roots, and the warrior did not move from his position, gauntleted-hand curled into a ruddy fist whilst channelling the cantrip.

 

[3 - Crush] The root's would fully compress onto the limb after the final cast, crushing the opponent's limb in full, the armour protecting their arm denting from the brunt of its force. With this, the opponent's arm was now unable to be used, the bones within crushed entirely from the joint upwards.

 

Defensive Surge [Tier 4]

 [Combative] 

[Cantrip]

 

Defensive surge is a combative cantrips that focuses purely on protecting the druid and their allies from others. Due to the application of defensive cantrip being much harder, it requires a higher tier of experience.

 

Bramble Bubble - Over the span of (4) emotes, a druid is able to cause roots to rip out from the ground and entangle a [2x2] cubic radius, protecting those within it. This bubble is made of roots and thorny brambles, lasting for (4) emotes. When inside of the bubble, the protected players will find they are unable to move, restricting them to the place the bubble is formed. An enemy can cut down these roots and brambles over a span of (2) emotes to free the target, or they can use fire to burn away the roots over a span of (1) emote. 

 

 

Bramble Wall - Over the span of (4) emotes, a druid is able to cause roots and brambles to rip up and out of the ground, creating a defensive, stalwart wall at 3 blocks in width, and 2 blocks in height. This wall is made of roots and thorny brambles, lasting (4) emotes.  An enemy can cut down these roots over a span of (2) emotes to free the target, or they can use fire to burn away the roots over a span of (1) emote. 

 

 

The thorns on the bubble and wall are of the same tensility as normal thorns; they might prick or impale flesh, but they would not be able to go through thick clothes, leather-hide, and definitely would not be able to go through armor. These thorns are there as a way to prevent people from approaching the wall and offer it another layer of protection. 

 

REDLINES:

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- Defensive surge does not require a druid to be near any trees to be able to complete, their aptitude and mastery over the craft at a higher tier in druidism allowing them to pull from a wider range. 

- A druid is only able to walk [2] blocks whilst attempting to cast either bramble bubble or bramble wall; they are unable to do any actions that would constitute defending themselves, attacking somebody else, or sprinting. If they do so, their casting is broken and must be redone from the beginning.

- Bramble bubble requires [4] emotes to cast, [1 connection, 1 guidance, 1 surge + 1 cast]. This must be unimpeded, i.e. not distracted, attacked, or defending themselves. 

- Bramble bubble encases the druid and those within the [2x2] radius as shown above. However, whilst inside of the bramble bubble, the druid and others are unable to move, restricted and encased by the thorny brambles and roots surrounding them. 

- Bramble bubble only lasts for [4] emotes. Enemy players are able to break down the roots of the bramble bubble over the course of [2] emotes. If two enemy players are attempting to hack down at the bramble bubble at the same time, this can be shared with both players doing [1] emote each. Fire will break the bramble bubble over the course of [1] emote. 

- Bramble wall requires [4] emotes to cast, [1 connection, 1 guidance, 1 surge + 1 cast]. This must be unimpeded, i.e. not distracted, attacked, or defending themselves. 

- Bramble wall creates a large wall that is 3 blocks in width, and 2 blocks in height. This wall can be used to either block a passage, doorway, or simply out in the open. 

- Bramble wall only lasts for [4] emotes. Enemy players are able to break down the roots of the bramble wall over the course of [2] emotes. If two enemy players are attempting to hack down at the bramble wall at the same time, this can be shared with both players doing [1] emote each. Fire will break the bramble wall over the course of [1] emote. 

- Thorns on the bramble bubble and bramble walls are unable to impale through thick clothes, leather hide, or armour. However, if one attempted to climb the wall or bubble, they might find these thorns pricking at them, or impaling their flesh if it is unguarded. 

- Defensive surge cannot be used to supersede mechanical bypassing. For example, if you make a representation of the bubble or wall, you cannot use it to climb over a wall where you could not access it mechanically yourself without the ability.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Bramble Bubble / Wall] As the cave passageway shook and rocks began to fall, the Elder Druid’s expression turned sour as they looked to their young acolytes before an autumnal hue began to seep from their gaze.

 

[2 - Bramble Bubble / Wall] Grounding themself, the old druid inhaled deeply before expelling a misty cloud of natural energy as the cavern walls continued to crack and shake, roots beginning to appear, shifting between the stones.

 

[3 - Bramble Bubble / Wall] A quick glance from the elder was sent toward the acolyte, ushering them closer as the roots between the stones began to shift and encircle around the two as the cavern continued to break apart.

 

[4 - Bramble Bubble / Wall] It was that that the elder suddenly raised forth their arms, causing the roots around them to weave themselves together in a protective bubble, causing the rocks that threatened to crush them to the side for the moment.

 

 

[✾] Ungrowth [Tier 3] 

[4 emotes] [30 block range]

[Passive]

 

In order to maintain balance across the realm, the druid must ensure an area is not overrun with an invasive, overly cumbersome species of flora. To ungrow a plant, is to diminish them to a smaller state, or to return them to their original seedling state. 

 

During a span of (4) emotes, a druid is capable of soothing a plant to rest. Whether for a brief period where it might be rendered docile, or forever; to a seedling under the discretion of the druid. During the first (2) emotes, the druid must commune with and soothe the plant in some reassuring light, before it will begin to wither and grow smaller to the point the druid so desires. The final (2) emotes are spent allowing the plant to shrink, either to a smaller, less matured version of its old self, or into a simple seed or sapling, ready to be planted. 

 

REDLINES:

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- A druid can use ungrowth on a soul tree or epiphyte’s fae plant, so long as they have been granted OOC permission from the player of the plant. However, this ability prohibits from being used to make mini-bonsai soul trees or epiphyte plants.

- Ungrowth does not kill plants. At most, it diminishes it to its most pure, simplest form. A seed or sapling. 

- Ungrowth is a non-combative ability.

- Ungrowth may only be used on naturally occurring flora.

- When ungrowing a massive tree, multiple druids will be required to be present, alongside a few additional emotes to compensate for the size of the tree.

- Lore important plants should be ST signed when they are in their sapling or seed state.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Ungrowth] The druid's eyes glanced towards a worn and age tree, its leaves trickling out from the branches. It was surrounded by deceased woodlife, burned down by hellish dragonfire. Taking pity upon the plant, the druid's eyes close gently, and a hand stretches out towards the bark, placing gently against its wood. Verdant aura spew out from the druid's eyes, and extended all the way down towards his arm.

 

[2 - Ungrowth] A faint radiant popped from the druid's extended hand, it felt soft, warm, and trust-worthy, the song of nature entailed by harmony. The tree understood this, and it started to unshed its branches, leaves rustling and untwining from their twigs.

 

[3 - Ungrowth] Slowly, the earth quaked, as roots from the tree started to dwindle backwards, curling into the bark of the ancient oak sepulchre. The druid stepped away from the tree, observing as it de-aged and shrunk in size.

 

[4 - Ungrowth] With grace and youthful effete, the tree bore down in size and weight, its branches no longer stood at burling logs, and seemed akin to short stubby arms. The druid's hand extended outwards, and where the once looming tree stood, there was now a small, graceful sapling.

 

Sinkhole [Tier 3]

 [Combative]

[Cantrip]

 

In times of conflict a druid is a master over their own lands, able to create traps in places of overgrowth to lure forth unsuspecting assailants before causing sudden ungrowth to catch their would be attackers. Utilizing a form of ungrowth to quickly pull backward, retracting to give way to an opening the druid have prepared.

 

Combatively ungrowth can be used in a similar manner to a pitfall where a druid ahead of time prepares something. Over the course of (3) emotes, a druid is able to ungrow or wilt roots, brambles, plantlife or vines with a [2x2] radius, in a [15 block range]. This can be used in numerous different situations, such as in traps, or to simply cause somebody to lose their footing if they are standing on roots. 

 

Please look at a video example below to show you how it works.

 

Video Example of Sinkhole: https://youtu.be/htP_vtwY5Y4

 

REDLINES:

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- Sinkholes are not particularly useful if there is nothing set up beforehand or if the environment is not to their advantage. The cantrip sink-hole is able to ungrow roots, brambles, plantlife or vines within a 15 block range. 

- Sinkhole traps should be represented clearly, either by a different block or otherwise.

- As shown in the video example above, sinkhole can only ungrow roots, brambles and plantlife with a 2x2 radius. 

- This requires [3] emotes to cast unimpeded. A druid is still able to walk [4] blocks per emote whilst preparing this, and may hold their final [1] emote before casting it. They are unable to attack, defend or sprint during this time, and if they do, it breaks the cast.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Sinkhole] The Jackal Druid stood upon a bridge; a segment of the structure was made of odd roots, which seemed different than the rest of the bridge. From the distance an opponent approached. The druidic warrior's eyes gleamed verdant, and his hands, clasped around a stave, struck the ground in taunt. Wisps of aura escaped the druid's body, attuned by the song of nature.

 

[2 - Sinkhole] With the stave pointed outwards, the druids energies coalesced at the tip of his fingers, jutting out towards the opponent. The druidic warrior gestured the knight onwards in taunt, the aura continuing to pulsate from the end of his hand. "Come on," called the druid. The opponent started to approach, falling for the taunt.

 

[3 - Sinkhole] As the opponent wandered across the bridge, and eventually stepped on top of the roots, the druid's fingers gestured leftward in a great big arching sway. The roots beneath, set up beforehand different to the bridge, instantly reeled leftwards, ungrowing from where it once stood with a faint shimmer. The knight would instantly plummet from the bridge, as there was no longer any roots to stand on, falling to his death, or breaking his legs.

 

 

WHAT IS INFUSION?

 

A weight off the druid’s back, druidic infusions allow for druid kind to imbue their objects of worship and practice with blessings directly through their magic. From a strong root, capable of revitalizing entire fields, to limbs of wooden make that replace a grizzled and worn druid’s lost limbs; druidic infusion bolsters the druid’s experience and quality of life.

 

Through the myriad of enchantments one could imbue their trinkets with, the most adept of druids will find strength in creative enchantments for any situation through their mystical, crafty tricks.

 

Baubles granted their own infusion remove some of the weight from the druid’s shoulders, calling upon the gifts sealed within so that the druid might evade exhausting themselves - to save their energy for something of higher need.

 

 

INFUSION ABILITIES

Abilities & Cantrips 

 

[✾] Awakened Fortitude [Tier 2] 

[2 emotes] [0 block range]

 [Combative]

 

A form of minor infusion that a Druid may learn to strike at unruly assailants once their connection to the voices of nature begin to solidify. The druid focuses their energy upon their staff, forming it into an implement of war shaped after the spell’s design.

 

Over the course a (2) emotes a Druid may imbue armament made of natural materials with their own natural energies. Strengthening the tool of worship to be as strong as an iron mace while hitting with the same impact as one. This momentary enchantment will last for either as long as the Druid has it within hand or the period of (5) emotes goes by. The effect may be refreshed for an additional (5) emotes each time its duration would naturally end without needing to be casted again by spending an additional combative use on it.

 

REDLINES:

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- Awakened Fortitude  requires 2 emotes to cast uninterrupted [1 connection, 1 infusion] and 1 combative use. Lasting for 5 emotes unless knocked away from the Druid.

- Only natural materials may be infused with the energies of the spell. (Bones, Wood, and Stones for example)

- -Only blunt damage can be done and will only strike as hard as the impact of an iron mace. This is equivalent to a light (1 handed/2 ingot) mace if swung with one hand, or a heavy (2 handed/3 ingot) mace if swung with two.
- A weapon imbued with awakened fortitude will be disabled if struck by thanhium or anti-magic.

- While the Druid’s item is being imbued it may hold the same durability as that of a ferrum before the enchantment fades.

- Should a Druid's staff also be a weapon of some kind of bladed material for the period of time that the spell is active it will only do blunt damage.

- Awakened Fortitude Infusion cannot be done with ranged weaponry.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Awakened Fortitude] As the undead horde dragged themselves forward, the young druid brought their staff before them, closing their eyes as an emerald light of natural energies began to leak forth from them.

[2- Awakened Fortitude] A moment later, the emerald light that was present began to be drawn forth into their staff, causing the sound of tensing wood to be heard as the simple stick was now made weaponry.

 

[✾] Power-Sharing [Tier 3] 

[2 emotes] [15 block range]

 [Combative]

 

Born from centuries of communal work and kinship, druids have worked together to forge an ability to lessen the drain of each other's spell casting, while also finding ways to embolden one another. In dire situations, a druid may momentarily supply another druid with additional natural energies so they might expedite their casting.

 

Throughout (2) emotes, a pair of two druids can work to assist another druid in casting a spell, channeling their energies into the one performing the spell. Combatively, this can be used to decrease the amount of a singular spell by (1) emote for every two druids assisting. For example, if a druid had four others helping them, the spell can be decreased by (2) emotes in total. Alternatively, should a druid be participating in an event, power-sharing could be used by a group of druids to quickly form defenses or other flavor-based uses of communal things like growth.

 

REDLINES:

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- Power-sharing grants another druid a surge of natural energies from the druids, assisting them while still taking one combative use on the spell they are casting. Other druids can decrease the amount of emotes it might take by one for every two powersharing druids.

- You must be power-sharing directly into a druid to supply them with your additional energies. This effect does not spread to other druids in the vicinity. It must be focused, leaving the power-sharing druid vulnerable.

- You must be within 15 blocks from another druid to powershare with them.

- Power-sharing is the transference of druidic energies from a willing druid to another druid. Meaning a druid can deny the energy should they wish.

- Druids who are using power-sharing are unable to move, attack, or defend. If a druid moves, attacks, or defends, the power-sharing is interrupted and ends, requiring the druids to do the [2] emote casts again to start over.

- In events only, the bolstered druid’s spells will only be as powerful as the ET running your sect of the event calls for. You cannot create a kaiju entling yourself.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Power-Sharing] The acolyte stood beside his guide, putting forth his hands before a wave of ocean-blue-colored energy began to seep from him toward his master, seeking to empower his spell.

[2 - Power-Sharing] As the mists made contact with his mentor, the acolyte steadied himself as he watched before him as the spiraling tree grew much faster with the assistance of others.

 

[✾] Druidic Infusions [Tier 5] 

[4 emotes] [0 block range]

[Enchantment | Requires Power-Sharing]

 

An action of permanence upon a chosen item of worldly origin, infusing it with natural energy creating magical artifacts to draw additional power from.

 

The art of druidic infusion is one that has been passed down for millennia from druid to druid, culminating in numerous powerful relics and artifacts of the Aspects. Acting as in averted blessings from the ever distant Aenguls. These artifacts are often given the ability to last and exist separate from a druid's own capabilities.

 

To create these infused items a druid must be at the pinnacle of their connection to the Aspects to enact minor infusion bestowing the object with a druidic enchantment. These enchantments may only be placed upon natural materials such as wood, stone, crystal or other precious gems, Kuila crystals, bone, or hides. Adjustments to its form for example carving a design into wood must be done beforehand as it cannot be done while the process of infusion takes place.

 

When a druid wishes to create one of this blessed trinkets or enchanted artifacts the ritual must be done within a place deep within the wilds untouched by civilization, some such places are a Grove, a Fae Ring, an Attunement Pool or simply any other place far away from civilization. Placing the item before them within their selected location the Druid will begin pooling together the natural energies within and around them channeling within them before releasing them into the chosen item before them. The entire process takes at a minimum of (4) emotes while also leaving the druid completely exhausted for the remainder of the one IRL days.

 

Leaving the druid extremely vulnerable within that time not being able to access any of their abilities directly, including that of passive communion.

 

All Druidic Infusions are either active or passive abilities, meaning that some abilities are either continuously active or require the druid to urge them to occur, often taking time to recharge after its usage. This must be dictated within the created RP item to represent its effects.

 

REDLINES:

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- All infusions are considered T5, due to the T5 Requirements for infusions.

- Infused objects must fall in line with all the listed enchantments across Druidic subtypes. As well the druid must have been taught the matching subtype to infuse an item with the selected spell.

- Infusions that wish to utilize a greater scope of abilities, a combination of listed infusions, or creating something new require a MArt.

- Kuila crystals may also be enchanted, however only the Druid they are bound to will be able to activate and replenish them.

- Druidic infusions cannot be combined with other forms of enchantments, unless directly stated within the opposing lore.

- Three or more enchantments on a single item requires a MArt.

- Druids may not infuse any living creatures.

- A druid may only carry three infused items upon them at a time for combative use.

- Infusion for a sentient object with unique abilities requires a Mart, an example being a living staff that can move about uniquely.

- Infusions surrounding Fae creatures, the Fae Realm, Mani, etc. Require a Mart to be created unless they are a beacon.

- Infusions may not surround the Aspects directly  in any way even if it is a Mart.

- All infusions must be at a minimum of four [4] decent multi-line emotes to infuse.

- All enchantments are fueled passively by a being nearby a druid.

- Using Druidic Infusion will cause the enchanting druid to become tired for [1] OOC Days, and they will be required to rest, otherwise they will be fatigued and exhausted in combat. This is due to the call of nature going quiet after use of this spell, plaguing the druid’s mind with exhaustion until the [1] OOC Days are over, where the voices return.

- Any druidic infusion item (whether it be a staff, trinket, totem, and so on) can be broken through mundane means. The same goes for totems that are set down and stationed in an area for passive effects, such as Cleansing.

- A druid may carry a maximum of [3] items with ST-signed Druidic Infusions on them at any time.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Druidic Infusion] The Sage sat within a secluded section of the forest, putting a small amulet of carved wood, twine, and bone onto the ground. She closed her eyes slowly before a wave of emerald mist began to encircle her and the item.

 

[2 - Druidic Infusion] As the sage entered this meditative state, the emerald mists began to brighten in coloration before slowly moving to seep into the amulet before them.

 

[3 - Druidic Infusion] Reaching the amulet, the emerald energies caused the item to glow a similar color as beads of sweat began to appear upon the brow of the adept druid. Natural energies began to exude not only from the druid but also from the trinket itself.

[4 - Druidic Infusion] This process continued growing in brightness and thrum of nature before suddenly, with an exhale from the sage, the natural energies all shifted into the amulet at once before all but vanishing, leaving a lingering natural magics within the trinket for later use.

 

List of Known Infusions: 

 

Awakened Fortitude [Infusion]  

[Active | Required to be infused Kuila on a druid’s staff or club.]

 

An infusion that brings forth the striking power of the original spell without costing the druid any exhaustion, but only for a short time before it fades once more into normality. The Awakened Fortitude infusion has one active charge lasting for the original duration of (5) emotes before it must be surrounded by natural energies for at least a day before being usable once again.

 

REDLINES:

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- The infused item must be a piece of Kuila around or attached to the druids staff.

- Requires two emotes to activate [1 activation, 1 taking effect] before it is usable for [5] emotes or it is dropped from the druid's grasp.

- Non-Druids may not activate the enchantment within the staff.

- An item infused with this infusion must be ST signed.

 

Singing [Infusion]  

[Active / Passive | Any material]

 

Akin to the original spell these artifacts may alter the voice of nature surrounding it, whether it be a passive occurrence of a sudden outburst causing the shift within nature's tune. This imbuement can be placed upon a stationary location/shrine or upon an individual item taking up the same amount of emotes as its mechanical counterpart.

 

REDLINES:

Spoiler

- The songs within the affected area of the spell cannot influence Descendants, or other druids. They may feel an impact about the conveyed emotions but do not need to express the same in response.

- If the effect is taking place within an area it should be noted with a sign OOCly indicating that for those that come across it.

- Should the infusion be on an item instead of a location it will be considered a passive tell.

- An item infused with this infusion is Player Signed, and does not require ST signature.

 

Power-Sharing [Infusion]  

[Active / Passive | Any material]

 

An imbuement upon an artifact that allows for a druid to create a separate reservoir of natural energies they may draw from should they be in need of it. Allowing for a druid to pull forth the energy within to restore a total of (3) combative use slots over the period of (3) emotes. Once being completely emptied it will require an entire day to pass for the artifact to gather enough power once more.

 

That being said Power-Sharing may also allow for a greater range of abilities should a druid choose to create a Mart separate from the base enchantments. Granting more event-based powers or farther niches than recharging one's self.

 

REDLINES:

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- A single druid may only hold 1 of these infusions else if they use one the charge upon both will be used.

- The process of taking energy from the trinket takes three emotes [1 opening the connection, 1 pulling from the item, 1 emote of the energy revitalising the druid in a minor way]

- Once all of the energy has been pulled from it the artifact will take 1 irl day to recharge completely.

- Artifacts that utilize a greater use of powersharing should either be directly tied to an event through ET discretion or through the creation of a MArt.

- An item infused with this infusion must be ST signed.

- A druid may only carry one Powersharing Infusion on them at a time; if they have multiple, they may only utilize one per combative encounter.

 

Singing Trees [Infusion]  

[Passive | Any material | Requires Power-Sharing]

 

Trees are utilized most typically to store memories and pass tales throughout the generations of druids. Through communing with these shimmering trees, a druid could discover lost secrets or wisdom from a bygone era to aid in their current endeavors. These trees can be used actively as a druids personal journal to spill any types of rambling, or even to store tenets or rules for a way of life. 

 

With grand focus, a druid is capable of growing a seed, surrounded by kuila crystals, into one of these wondrous Singing Trees over the course of (4) multilined emotes. The druid must begin by settling the seed and the desired kuila crystals into healthy soil. In light of the moon, the druid may shroud the seed in their mists, to then urge it to grow. The tree will grow into a minimum or six (6) meters/blocks high with a similar color countenance as the kuila crystals surrounding it. When this process has been completed, the Singing Tree is fully capable of being used at the druid’s behest.

 

Index:

 

Any studied druid familiar with Singing Trees is capable of creating a secondary infusion in order to navigate through the memories & tales that come with existing Singing Trees. These objects are known as Indexes and are created much like any other druidic infusion would be. With this Index, a druid can traverse the memories of a Singing Tree to find specific stored memories with ease, whereas a druid without an Index will only be shown random, stored memories. An Index must be made for each specific Singing Tree and are not universal to all Singing Trees. Anyone with an Index can use it to locate a memory leaf to destroy it and rid the tree of that memory with relative ease, whereas a person without one will have to pass a roll out of twenty (20) with at least a fifteen (15).

 

REDLINES:

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- A druid must be Tier 5 in Communion & Control in order to learn and utilize this infusion.

- A druid is capable of using any Singing Tree they come across. 

- In order to place a memory into a Singing Tree, the druid must possess an Index or Powershare with someone who possesses an Index.

- Singing Trees are used to tell stories, but they often leave out great detail. They are not perfect replicas of the tale. 

- Singing Trees may only be used while outside of combat. 

- A Singing Tree does not automatically learn everything their creator knows, and must be communed with an Index to store memories.

- Destroying or removing a memory leaf requires great focus. Any person without an Index must succeed in a roll of 15-20 out of 20 in order to locate a memory and successfully remove it from the tree.

- Up to two [2] memories may be removed from the tree per OOC week.

- These memory leaves instantly turn to ash upon removal and cannot be stowed away to use later on.

- A Singing Trees seed will survive for one [1] OOC week without being replanted, save for during map transfer.

- The Singing Tree must be at least six [6] blocks tall.

- A Soul Tree, Entling, Epiphyte, Elder tree, or any other ‘construct’ cannot be made from a Singing Tree. 

- A Singing Tree cannot be used to teach any MA, FA, or CA, including Druidic ones. 

- A Singing Tree may be destroyed through mundane means [Fire, excessive force, etc.] as well as any other debilitating effects that might hinder nature. [Blight, corruption, etc.]

 

Deep Stride [Infusion]  

[Active | Any material on smaller trinkets]

 

A trinket imbued with deep stride can only be used once in an encounter, lasting (5) emotes instead of the normal (10) emotes as per the main ability. If the trinket goes below (10) blocks in depth, the effects of the infusion no longer apply.

 

REDLINES:

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- The infusion must be on a small trinket, nothing over the size of a necklace.

- Requires two emotes to activate [1 activation, 1 taking effect] whilst they are within the water. Should the trinket leave them or the water the effect will be lost.

- Non-Druids may use these trinkets but require a druid to activate them for the one time trip beneath the water.

- A single druid may only hold 1 of these infusions else if they use one the charge upon all others will be used.

- It follows all the redlines of the spell it pulls from besides emote-count.

- An item infused with this infusion must be ST signed.

 

Blooming [Infusion]  

[Passive | Flora only | Requires Blighthealing]

 

To bloom is to rekindle - to replenish sour or plagued lifeforce within nearby flora. By infusing a totem or trinket with blooming, the druid may cast coalesced mists outward from their item of choice - spreading a revitalizing aura that seeps into plantlife, causing it to bloom and become more lively; as if it were unhindered. 

 

An item imbued with blooming may passively rejuvenate dour or drab looking plantlife so long as the item is within (8) meters/blocks of the damaged plants. This passive effect can be enabled or disabled by merely twisting the energies within the item via the druid’s own mists to a more dormant state.

 

REDLINES:

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- Blooming does not regrow dead crops, plants, or anything of the sort. It merely revitalizes nearby, living plants to be as if they were unhindered.

- This infusion only works on natural plantlife. Any other ‘plant’ created through magical means will not interact with blooming.

- The infused item can be used by any druid even if they don’t have blight healing

- An item infused with this infusion is Player Signed, and does not require ST signature.

 

Fertilizing [Infusion]  

[Passive | Any material | Requires Blighthealing]

 

Lands with the faintest of whispers, wrought with stripped soil are capable of being blessed with green grass once again. Areas once thought so desolate, now shown to harbor a regrown plain with newly grown crops, & bushes and berries that attract animals back into the once dead area.

 

Once infused with fertilizing, a trinket is capable of being used as the ‘anchor’ or catalyst that may imbue an area with newly revitalized soils, allowing for it to become promising farmland within a 12 meter/block area. - it does not plant crops and plants for you.

 

REDLINES:

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- Fertilizing merely acts as replacing dry, unusable dirt and soil within a 12 block area with a more ‘easy’ or quality of life benefiting enchantment. 

- If the effects on the land are magical, fertilizing will not fix it on its own.

- The infused item can be used by any druid even if they don’t have blight healing

- An item infused with this infusion is Player Signed, and does not require ST signature.

 

Cleansing [Infusion]  

[Passive | Any material | Requires Blighthealing]

 

An object imbued with the art of cleansing can be placed within a chosen location allowing for a protective wave to surround the designated space from blight. Stretching across a (12) meter radius from the imbued item. A potent and useful tool that can be placed within a grove or place of natural worship.

 

REDLINES:

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- Blight cannot be created within the 12 meter radius around the object.

- If the object is destroyed the protective field around it will falter and a new one must be created. Once the object is destroyed, the area is susceptible to blight again and will spread into its radius if already present outside of the 12 meter radius.

- Should a blighted object enter the radius passively over [5] emotes it will begin to be cleansed unless something further is preventing it.

- Tree Lord and Epipyhte in possession of an object infused with cleansing will find that they are protected from blight for [10] emotes, and upon the conclusion of the [10] emotes, the enchantment fades and the tree lord and epiphyte in question becomes susceptible to blight again. This infusion cannot be used to stop blight from casted spells, such as necromancy, and only protects them from environmental blight that already exists or might spread towards them.

- Tree Lord and Epipyhte can only use one artifact with infusion per encounter. The object's enchantment will re-charge after the end of an encounter.

- An item infused with this infusion must be ST signed. If the item is placed down to cleanse an area passively, an ST signed sign should be placed where the totem sits.

 

Awakening [Infusion]  

[Passive | Wood only | Requires Blighthealing]

 

Once imbued with the spell of Awakening a piece of wood will become known as living wood and will remain living without Druidic energy for an IRL week before entering a state of slumber. Living wood can be used to grow stray plants or twigs depending upon what it is called upon or is naturally in tune with the wood's normal state. Things such as staffs or even prosthetic limbs can be created with Awakening and if given enough time even develop their own personalities becoming sentient in line with their druid.

 

REDLINES:

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- Awakened items cannot be used to metagame information, such as what has occurred to the druid that possesses it.

- Awakened items bear a similar consciousness to that of dracanium, it is unable to provide interchangeable information.

- Awakened staves can only become Sentient Staves after being with a Druid for [3] IRL Months.

- Should a druid make a staff with the intention of it being made sentient, creation date must be marked on the Druid's Communion and Control MA. This is to ensure players can quickly note when a MArt can be applied for, should they wish to create one.

- Non-Druids cannot use Awakened objects. It will simply act and feel like a normal staff within the hands of a non-druid.

- Awakened items, if they are morphed into a different object utilizing growth or surge, should follow the same amount of emotes unless allowed through a Mart.

- The infused item can be used by any druid even if they don’t have blight healing.

 

Sproutling [Infusion]  

[Active / Passive | Any form of plantlife | Requires Herblore]

 

Requiring the art of druidic infusion to be performed on a piece of flora or fungi. Created over course of (6) emotes infusion to bring them into being slowly developing into a creature of pure nature standing only (2) feet tall at a maximum. Allowing them to hold any form of natural appearance to be made of fungi, wood, or vines and flowers. These small semi-sentient beings come in numerous customizable forms up to their creator's choice.

REDLINES:-

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A player is only able to roleplay having 3 Sproutlings moving about at a time, only acting in an assisting manner.

- Cannot be used to send letters via message or an aviary of any kind.

- Sproutlings cannot be more than 2 feet tall.

- Sproutlings must take on a naturesque appearance, being made of any form of mundane Flora or Fungi that the player may choose.

- Sproutlings cannot be used in combat at all, at the first sight of any form of confrontation they’ll either run away or burrow into the ground.

- Sproutlings mechanically function the same as Housemagery Living Doll, only being able to communicate through physical movements and incoherent noises. Capable of only doing mundane tasks as instructed.

- Does not require ST signature over the enchantment, in addition to this only the creator of the Sproutling may roleplay the creature's actions. (ie, If someone were to make an item for the sproutling only they can use it. No granting sproutling to another player).

 

 

 

 

WHAT ARE BIOME ABILITIES?

 

Druids entangle with the natural supplement of life that is burrowed in the heart of all lands; specifically, it looks mainly towards fauna and flora–unlike shamans, they are unable to interpose with the elements themselves, unable to control the wind, rocks, or fire. On the contrary, a druid may find themselves in environments where life is quite prominent, but appear in different hues or aesthetics.

 

[DESERTS]: Instead of roots or vines, if near cacti, weathered trees, palm trees, or tumbleweed, they may use the aesthetic of these plants instead. Cactus can be used as the alternative for a tree when attempting to cast surge, although their prickly spines are purely aesthetic and do not give added advantages. A mechanical cactus must be represented in the provided radius of the spell. 

 

[OCEANIC]: Instead of roots or vines, if near ocean or river-beds, one may use the aesthetic of seaweed, seagrass, shoal, kelp and algae instead. Long seaweed can be used as the alternative for a tree when attempting to cast surge. A mechanical representation of seaweed must be represented in the provided radius. 

 

[TROPICAL]: Instead of roots or vines, if in a tropical rainforest or jungle, one may use the aesthetic of orchids, algae, moss, lichens, ferns, and rubber trees instead. As tropical environments normally have mechanical tree representation, this does not need clarifying. 

 

[ARCTIC]: Instead of roots or vines, if in a tundra or arctic biome, one may use the aesthetic of any plant-life found in arctic biomes or tundras, with snow embossed on their surface. As arctic environments and tundras normally have mechanical tree representation, this does not need clarifying.

 

 

BIOME ABILITIES

Abilities & Cantrips 

 

 

[✿] Deep Stride [Tier 5] 

[2 emotes] [no block range]

[Combative] 

 

The land beneath the waves must be cared for all the same as that above, thus the aspects bestowed a blessing in which allows their servants to dive deep and thrive longer in the waters.

 

Upon channeling their own natural energies a druid may coat themselves in a veil over the course of (2) emotes. This may manifest in an aesthetic of their choice, as clarified below. The druid will be able to breathe underwater for (10) emotes, their bodies more fluid in terms of movement, but this spell-cast will vanish after going (10) blocks in depth. This can only be used (1) time in a combat encounter. 

 

This veil of energy may take on a number of different aesthetic augments physically but should all be in line with what would make sense with the general alignment of druids and nature. For example, the mists could take the shape of gills on the druid's neck/torso, or they could have their mists drift between their hands and feet to create webbed digits to showcase the ease of moving within the water.

 

REDLINES:

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- This requires 2 emotes to cast [1 connection, 1 cast].

- The druid will be able to breathe underwater for [10] emotes. The reason we have made it [10] emotes is because most players already emote breathing underwater for approximately [4-5] emotes without any support. 

- This ability can only be used [1] time in any combat encounter. 

- If a druid goes below [10] blocks in depth when used solely in combat, this ability will stop and they will require the druid to resurface in order to breathe. However, if used outside of combat, or in an [ET] event, this is left up to the discretion of the story-team member who is running the event. 

- Mechanically, it is suggested that this it is roleplayed similarly to the Water Breathing potion of Alchemy. Players can use boats on top of the water, bubble columns in builds, conduits, or otherwise. With new Minecraft, there are easier methods to show a mechanical representation for water-breathing, and this is also made easier due to the redlines causing it to restrict depth by 10 blocks. 

 

- After [10] emotes have ran out, the druid will instantly feel the desire to resurface in order to take in air, or they will suffocate.

- The druid will still feel the pressure of water around them, but it will not hinder their movement until the end of the [10] emotes. They will find certain movements will be easier and more fluid, such as swimming, or simple actions, but certain tasks such as swinging a sword will be hard for them to do in similar contrast to any descendant. Items, especially in combat, would still act the same as they would underwater. This ability is only cast on the druid themselves, and does not change their use in combat--for example, a flaming torch would not work, you would still find it hard to throw or use projectiles underwater as any normal person would, and you would still find the water fighting back against hard-swinging swords. 

- If a druid is wearing armour or wielding heavy weaponry, they will find that for the [10] emotes, they do not sink. However, after the [10] emotes are up, if the druid is still carrying heavy items or weaponry, and wearing armour, they will find themselves sinking. 

- Should Deep Stride be utilized within combat, mechanically standard combat rules still apply for how quickly they can move. However, they will still be able to breathe underwater during this time. 

- Should a druid be knocked unconscious within the waters, the veil that surrounds their form will dissipate as they are no longer able to cast. Leaving them to be affected by the elements unless recasted or assisted by another person. Realistically, an unconscious druid will start sinking into the water until brought back up by someone else, or if they wake up on time to be able to swim back to the surface. 

- Druids using deep-stride will still be affected by anything that happens to the water--this includes strong currents that could inhibit movement, electricity or lightning that courses through water will still electrocute them, and other water-based phenomenon. 

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Deep Stride] The Shark Druid stood in the shores of a crusty beach. He approached the endless ocean ahead, his lips curling into a wide smile. The druid's eyes glint violently, of a deep blue shade, as an aura encompassed his skin.

 

[2 - Deep Stride] Fins and gills, made of pure blue aura, appeared on the Shark Druid's body. The druid's wide, sharp teeth looked at the ocean in excitement. With one bursting dive, the druid ventured into the endless depths of the ocean, exploring it as he sees fit!

 

[✿] Woodland Stride [Tier 5] 

[1 emote] [no block range]

[Passive]

 

When a druid becomes so endowed with nature, their aptitude in wooded areas, such as forests, and jungles. They find that every blade of grass, or crevice in the dirt, bridling with roots, attempts to help them. 

 

If a druid is in a wooded area–this must be mechanically represented by an actual forest or jungle, and cannot simply be a patch of trees–they find that their movement speed increases, adding (2) block of movement per emote they make. This is only added onto the druid themselves, and will not work to modify any druid who is on any mount. This ability can only be used (1) time per combat encounter.

 

As of current, the rules below are:

➢When doing any combative movement, such as: swinging a melee weapon, blocking a strike, aiming a ranged weapon, preparing to throw a projectile, or casting magic, a player is able to do (4) blocks of movement. However, with woodland stride, a druid is able to do (6) blocks of movement instead.

➢When solely focusing on sprinting or fleeing, with no combative movement, a player is able to do (8) blocks of movement. However, with woodland stride, a druid is able to do (10) blocks of movement instead. 

 

Please look at a video example below to show you how it works.

 

Video Example of Woodland Stride: https://youtu.be/OUhOaMLTFkw

 

REDLINES:

Spoiler

- A wooded area is considered to be any place that is filled by an abundance of trees, as seen in the video above.

- Woodland stride is quite a simple ability–in any wooden area, they are able to add [2] block of movement per emote. So, as per CRP rules, instead of [4] blocks for combative actions, it would be [6] blocks, and instead of [8] blocks for sprinting, it would be [10] blocks.

- Woodland stride is unable to work when on mounts or boats. This does not increase the emote-counts for mounts or boats. 

- Woodland stride can only be used once per combat encounter.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Woodland Stride] As the Druid turned to flee, those around them would note that small roots of the nearby trees shifted upward push their movement forward, as brambles slowly shifted out of the way to allow their passage, moving an extra few meters than most regular people!

 

[✿] Tree Stride [Tier 5] 

[4 emote] [16 block range]

[Passive]

 

An ancient process in which the druid becomes one with nature for a short moment to pass through the woodland realm they are so attuned to before being shunted out from it leaving them a great distance forward from one tree to another.

 

Once a druid reaches the pinnacle of their connection to nature and its song around them they can become almost one with it and the constant flow of its interpretive song. Awakening them to otherworldly abilities that verge on the fantastical, allowing them to move swiftly through the forest trees that they may protect.

 

Over the course of (4) emotes a druid may become one with a tree merging into its form. Initially starting out with a druid opening the connection with one tree while having another in view within (16) blocks. Before slowly as they commune with the tree they begin to become one with it, bark growing across their skin and slowly pulling them within. At which their vision will blur into that of a shifting emerald as they are completely swallowed by the tree. Traveling through the roots beneath the forest before bursting through a tree within the traveled range. Draining the druid of a majority of their strength costing a total of (3) of their combative uses.  This ability can only be used (1) time per combat encounter.

 

REDLINES:

Spoiler

- Requires [4] emotes for the complete process to occur [1 connection, 1 communing with the nearby tree, 1 the bark spreading onto the druid and them sinking within, 1 being completely pulled fully within before suddenly breaking through the tree]. While costing a total of [3] combative spell uses. The druid will move to the second tree on the last emote (4th).

- Should the druid be interrupted at all during this process they will lose all progress assisting the druid, losing the ability to drop [1] emote from the spell.

- A druid may only travel the distance if the trees they are attempting to pass through are mechanically there.

- Tree Stride cannot be used to access areas that are mechanically accessible unless in an event with the event runners permission. 

- The druid may only transfer to a tree within their line of sight, capping out at a range of 16 blocks, essentially serving as a spell to quickly catch up to someone or make a quick escape. 

- Tree stride can only be used once per combat encounter.

 

EMOTE EXAMPLE:

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[1 - Tree Stride] The druidic warrior approached the nearby tree, his eyes bursting with a verdant twinge, the song of nature ringing in his mind as an effervescent calling.

 

[2 - Tree Stride] As the druid approached the nearby tree, a hand was pressed against the bark, his aura spreading outwards -- he could hear it, the trees soft voice, its calmness, its roots outstretched into natures embrace as if a sprawling labyrinth. And in parallel, the druid built a connection with this tree, and could feel its every movement, its every breath.

 

[3 - Tree Stride] The trees structure started to spread outwards, and the druid's arm took on the appearance of the trees bark. With a deep embrace, the warrior, a druid of nature, sunk into the tree in full, his aura pittering completely, as he vanished into it and was nowhere to be seen -- as if the tree had devoured him whole.

 

[4 - Tree Stride] After a few seconds of ruminating, the druid's body was expunged outwards from another tree sixteen meters away. The aura, flush across the druid's frame, started to fade, and the tree stirred into silence once again.

 

 

 

HOW DO YOU BECOME A DRUID?

Druidism Explanation

 

Druidism is built on a rich and diverse range of culture; it is also very accessible when found through natural roleplay. In order to become a druid, you only have to approach somebody at [Tier 5], as this is the tier in which a druid automatically learns how to attune another person. 

 

A druid is very nature-aligned and is focused on the preservation of nature's balance, it opens you up to a gateway of explorable feats and roleplay that you may not find in other magics. Druidism is also the most player-friendly of magics, and is a good way to get involved into the higher-fantasy trope of the server. 

 

[♕] Attunement [Tier 5] 

[Requires Power-Sharing]

 

Through a vision of perseverance and triumph, a dedicant is connected to Druidism. Typically done by submerging the Dedicant in water, though this is certainly not required, and casting within the pool in a meditative state, the dedicant enters a comatose state during which they encounter all sorts of trials. These trials typically consist of battling memories from the past and overcoming fears/shortcomings, though the vision is highly freeform and up to the Guide. Although the presence of the Aspects may be implied in the vision, they can not actually intervene in the Attunement in any way. A Dedicant also can not realize the vision is not real in the middle of the Attunement, nor can they suddenly wake up. The illusion can certainly be broken, but the dangers associated with such include more intense and violent visions, shock, and phantom pain. Once the Dedicant has completed their vision, they awake from their slumber and immediately hear the voices of Nature. 

 

These voices are disorientating and overwhelming at first, a loud and headache inducing noise which constantly assaults the newly-attuned. This is expected to last for about (1) irl week from the attunement and it is encouraged to rp side effects such as trouble sleeping, dissociation, and frequent migraines. Such side effects can be alleviated by sitting within a Fae Ring, where the voices will calm and become a bit more manageable to hear.

 

Should an Attunement be attempted on someone who already holds a deific connection, with Seer being the only exceptions. The ritual shall also fail if combat breaks out, for Attunements are not possible during combat, and puts the Dedicant and Guide in imminent danger. 

 

An Attunement vision is sort of like a player event, with the Guide emoting the vision for the Dedicant to react to. OOC communication is encouraged to gather all that is needed to create a memorable vision and provide good character development. As stated above, this vision is highly freeform, but traditional motifs involved include the Dedicant’s fears and insecurities, hopes and dreams, important past events, and their Totem. 

 

Attunement is a spell that is learned instantly when a druid has reached tier (5), unlocking the ability to apply for a TA.

 

REDLINES:

- Attunement is automatically learnt when a druid has reached tier [5], which gives them access to put up an approved [TA].

 

 

[♕] Unattunement [Tier 5] 

[Requires Attunement]

 

Unattunement is the process of disconnecting a druid from Druidism. It requires (3) druids to perform, with all three possessing a TA and knowing Attunement. Only (1) of the involved druids needs to have been taught Unattunement. Unattunement does not require the breaking of tenets or rules to perform, and can essentially be done to anyone for any reason as long as it is proven to not be OOCly motivated. A Druid can also be Attuned once again after being disconnected, which requires (3) Druids to perform who all know Unattunement. 

 

This procedure is excruciating, as it involves ripping the connection from the Druid’s soul. The three Druids must circle the one who is to be Unattuned, and such Druid must be bound to ensure they do not move much during this process. Once such is done, the leading Druid begins their incantation, evoking a range of strange visuals from an enigmatic luminescence in their eyes to a symphony of nature's melodies reverberating through a medley of screams and shouts. The surrounding flora and fauna also bear witness to this phenomenon, as branches violently rustle and animals swiftly retreat, as if instinctively sensing imminent danger. Simultaneously, the two assisting Druids Powershare into the leader, channeling their energies and providing ample power to sever the connection.

 

At the peak of the process, the leading Druid will then emote “severing” the connection from the soul. This is largely left up to the Druid on how they wish to do such, but traditionally the hand will grasp onto the connection and pull it from the soul, where they will then use their staff to sever it with a slashing motion. The two assisting the druids may join into the chant, or simply sit idly by as they watch and Powershare. A vortex effect may also be emoted, center at the Druid being unattuned and fanning out with a silencing effect on the voices of nature. 

 

Once the Unattunement is completed, the Unattuned Druid may choose to stay awake or pass out to then awaken later. Once they come to, they might be struck by sudden panic in the midst of the ensuing silence or experience a disorienting shock. The specific aftereffects that follow vary depending on the tier of the Druid at the time of their Unattuned state. For newly Attuned, this isn’t as strenuous, but for Elder Druids, this may cause them to descend into utter madness and desperation, and in some cases, even death can occur if the silence is too unbearable. 

 

Your character’s actions have consequences, and the varying philosophies of Druidism can cause Druids to clash. What one may view as right, another may view as wrong, but any OOC motivations, arguing, harassing, and so on will not be tolerated. This ability should not be taken likely, and should an Unattunement be attempted for OOC reasons, those involved will find their applications at risk. 

 

Unattunement is a spell required to be taught by someone who knows it. The druid must be at least Tier (5) and knows Attunement in order to be taught Unattunement. Having learnt this ability must be marked on someone’s TA for validity.

 

REDLINES:

- Unattunement must be added to a druids accepted Communion & Control TA once it is taught.

- A druid may only be re-attuned (1) time after having been unattuned. If a druid is unattuned once again, they will no longer be able to become a druid.

- The process of unattunement takes a total of [4] emotes to be done before the Druid is fully severed from their connection.

-When utilized upon a Druid, a Treelord’s husk, or a Treelord’s Soul Tree successfully, Unattunement cannot be performed again by those participating in the ritual for 1 OOC day. This cooldown isn't incurred should the ritual be disrupted before the conclusion of the [4th] emote.

- Druids & Tree Lord Husks, when properly restrained by rope, shackled, etc, cannot cause an interruption through physical efforts that would meaningfully interrupt the ritual. This does not apply to Soul Trees.

- Unattunement requires all parties involved to remain within LoS of one another, with the exemption of surrounding a soul tree. The unattuning party must remain within [5] meters of the person/soul tree being unattuned.

 

 

Fixes

Changes

 

A lot of this writing utilizes an old submission by [RaiderBlue] which fixes a lot of the changes asked by an older generation of [LT]. I have posted the feedback at the bottom–a lot of the feedback does not seem particularly useful, and a lot of it seems self-serving and screams about other tropes. Nevertheless, we have implemented most of the changes that we agreed with (a bulk of which were okay) and added some new mechanics and things to the magic itself.

 

The purposes of the lore is to help main druidism communion and control to catch up with how lore currently functions. We have cut down on a lot of issues, which I have listed as below:

 

➢ Emote counts; absurdly high, you cannot cast spells because it takes 6-8 emotes to do mundane stuff.

➢ Attunement has been hotfixed to no longer require it to be taught, and it is something you learn immediately upon reaching [tier 5]. We have kept unattunement the same for the most part.

➢ Tier system has reduced the time it takes for one to move up. This has not decreased it dramatically, as we understand a core part of druidic culture is taking your time with learning. A teacher can still keep teaching at a steady pace, as to move up a tier, you must learn all spells.

➢ Introduction of a biome-system which allows druids to change the aesthetic of their core abilities in communion and control depending on where they stand. We made sure this was pertaining to fauna and flora.

➢ Infusions in old lore-feedback were quite short and were fine, so they were not touched as much besides tweaking a few things.

➢ We implemented a simple exhaustion system which is based around combative uses. It is the fool-proof way of dealing with how many spells one can cast. Certain higher-tier spells are redlined to take up more than [1] combative uses to show that there is still a clear power-stretch between them. 

➢ Communion and control has been adjusted; free-form spells now have cantrips for players who do not want to use their head and simply want to be able to cast lore in a stream-lined way in combat.

 

The only thing that has not been added as of yet are the emote examples due to the abundance of things. 

 

We have shown two videos in the lore above, for [Sinkhole] and [Woodland Stride] so that the LT [holding your hand here] can understand them. We also put some images so that the LT [still holding ur hands] can understand the shape and size. 

 

Some of the feedback requested clarification between relations between other magics, particularly, necromancy. We are not adding this because it is already written in necromancy lore. Many thanks.

 

I am not responding to any comments from any voidal mages regarding feedback. Many thanks.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LsEH8pR6HAxTnPfdgitaxzcTAkuWgZ7nfX9mOkueqIM/edit?usp=sharing

 

Credits

Werew0lf - Writer (+formatting guy)

RaiderBlue - Writer (+most of it was his)

 

Useless People:

Junoix - she wrote attunement and unattunement because we were lazy

GlassySkies - they did something but idk what

Milenkhov - mwah

[RaiderBlue 1064]

 

It's time.

 

Spoiler

The people know me as the actor.

 

 

 

 

 

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