[Amendment] Azdrazi Amendpack But I Actually Consulted The Community

𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠 · Tuesday at 01:20 AM

OOC Purpose Note: The overall purpose of this amendment is not to buff or nerf the CA, but rather to modernize some aspects that are outdated, such as referencing outdated lore or mechanics. As well as fix contradictions between flavor text vs the actual redlines. And lastly to standardize the heating/burning effect that enrapturements cause. All enrapturements that would go on cooldown have been standardized for a [2] emote cooldown. I have also written my own recommendation for a 'nerf' to our double action, rather than outright removing it.

Immolation has been removed entirely, and some of its effects have been added to enwreathe. Spells that saw a lot of use were nerfed slightly and spells that were weak or did not see much use have been either reworked or adjusted. For example, Cindering Ward has been proposed to be made a regular enrapturement since Immolation has been proposed to be removed.

I personally believe it evens out given the nerfs that our double action will be receiving, either through this amendpack or through the amendment that stingy posted.

At the end of the day, I think something that a lot of people don’t understand is that Azdrazi is not meant to be a caster or mage-like CA. Our combative spell list is very small compared to other magics (At a whopping 4 spells, one of which is proposed to be removed in this amendpack), and we do not have any spell slots so we can not magic-stack (which is how the CA should be). Compared to something like fire evocation that offers 11 combative spells and they can also double action by picking up the voidal scion FA, and are still capable of magic stacking. This fact needs to be taken into consideration when discussing the overall balance of the CA.

SIDE NOTE 2: Can we please fix the broken image links? Or at least remove them?

THE INNER FLAME

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The Inner Flame

Fickle yet formidable, the Inner Flame is a tricky thing, comprised of a metaphysical network of dragonfire that spans the body in its entirety, thus manifesting the Nephilim’s powers. The core of this essence is supposedly housed within the very heart of the creature, intrinsically tied with their lifeforce and wellbeing. When drawing upon their draconic powers, this flame will swell, flowing its essence to wherever it is channelled. Overexerting this flame can prove to be deadly, exhausting not only the Nephilim’s corporeal body, but also their soul. It is thus critical that the Nephilim take great care to guard and foster this flame, as they are otherwise nothing without it.

General Mechanics

The Inner Flame is the latent energy created through the combustion of their draconic ichor, powering their Enrapturements. Their use of Inner Flame is tied directly to their own physical health, and thus they exert themselves while using Enrapturements consistently within combat role-play. Each Nephilim possesses a limited amount of “essence” from which they may draw upon their Inner Flame without harming themselves, and they are limited to sixteen-units that they may draw upon every 24 Out-of-Character hours after a resting period or meditation.

Exhaustion Table

8 unit(s): The Nephilim will feel slightly out of breath, though barely noticeable.

10 unit(s): The Nephilim’s breathing is slightly more strained, though still hardly inhibits them.

12 unit(s): The Nephilim notice a slight lethargy, where their breathing becomes heavier. They will experience slightly slowed reflexes and will be prone to fatigue and a shortness of breath.

14 unit(s): The Nephilim’s movement slows by about half and becomes two-meters rather than the usual four, their breathing ragged and coarse. They will struggle to fight and may collapse from exhaustion.

16 unit(s): The Nephilim has completely exhausted themselves, quickly falling into paralysis shortly after exerting themselves.

Due to the nature of their draconic soul, Nephilim are barred from learning various magics or becoming certain creatures. As their spirits are locked in tandem with their immortal bodies, Nephilim are unable to be transformed into striga, siliti, varg, wights, golems, and any other such transformative creature. In this vein, they are also disallowed from learning any form of Arcane Magic or any magic that would alter the soul (i.e. mysticism, druidism, etc). They may learn alchemical feats, though are not permitted to take on an afflicted symbiote in that regard.

- Nephilim are capable of learning Alchemy and Further-Alchemy, and can learn all feats which do not conflict with the soul. They cannot learn any slotted magic or become another CA.

- Inner Flame cannot regenerate during combat.

- Their Inner Flame is merely used for calling upon their Dragonsflame. They can still drain their stamina in physical activity.

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The Inner Flame

Fickle yet formidable, the Inner Flame is a tricky thing, comprised of a metaphysical network of dragonfire that spans the body in its entirety, thus manifesting the Nephilim’s powers. The core of this essence is supposedly housed within the very heart of the creature, intrinsically tied with their lifeforce and wellbeing. When drawing upon their draconic powers, this flame will swell, flowing its essence to wherever it is channelled. Overexerting this flame can prove to be deadly, exhausting not only the Nephilim’s corporeal body, but also their soul. It is thus critical that the Nephilim take great care to guard and foster this flame, as they are otherwise nothing without it.

General Mechanics

The Inner Flame is the latent energy created through the combustion of their draconic ichor, powering their Enrapturements. Their use of Inner Flame is tied directly to their own physical health, and thus they exert themselves while using Enrapturements consistently within combat role-play. Each Nephilim possesses a limited amount of “essence” from which they may draw upon their Inner Flame without harming themselves, and they are limited to sixteen-units that they may draw upon every 24 Out-of-Character hours after a resting period or meditation.

Exhaustion Table

8 unit(s): The Nephilim will feel slightly out of breath, though barely noticeable.

10 unit(s): The Nephilim’s breathing is slightly more strained, though still hardly inhibits them.

12 unit(s): The Nephilim notice a slight lethargy, where their breathing becomes heavier. They will experience slightly slowed reflexes and will be prone to fatigue and a shortness of breath.

14 unit(s): The Nephilim’s movement slows by about half and becomes two-meters rather than the usual four, their breathing ragged and coarse. They will struggle to fight and may collapse from exhaustion.

16 unit(s): The Nephilim has completely exhausted themselves, quickly falling into paralysis shortly after exerting themselves.

Due to the nature of their draconic soul, Nephilim are barred from learning various magics or becoming certain creatures. As their spirits are locked in tandem with their immortal bodies, Nephilim are unable to be transformed into striga, siliti, varg, wights, golems, and any other such transformative creature. In this vein, they are also disallowed from learning any form of Arcane Magic or any magic that would alter the soul (i.e. mysticism, druidism, etc). They may learn alchemical or knowledge based feats, though are not permitted to take on an afflicted symbiote in that regard.

OOC NOTE: Symbiotes haven’t existed for like, at least three out of character years.

- Nephilim are capable of learning Alchemy and Further-Alchemy, and can learn all feats which do not conflict with the soul. They cannot learn any slotted magic or become another CA.

- Inner Flame cannot regenerate during combat.

- Their Inner Flame is merely used for calling upon their Dragonsflame. They can still drain their stamina in physical activity. The Inner Flame is the avenue through which an Azdrazi exhausts themselves, as their inner flame is tied to their very being.

OOC NOTE: This redline currently conflicts with the Exhaustion table, so it has been reworded to match the information presented in the Exhaustion table.

FLAME WEAVING

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Flame-Weaving

(Passive/Non-Combative)

Description

The first ability that a Nephilim will find they’re capable of doing, is the act of Flame-Weaving; effectively being able to manipulate their own Dragonsflame skillfully, as if it was an extension of their own body. Unlike the herald’s ability Zil Kresh, they may create large and moving images out of their fire without the need of another, its usage ranging from illusions, fiery performances, intimidation, etc. Additionally, their range of control is far greater, as long as the Nephilim maintain line of sight.

Flame-Weaving is a freeform passive, allowing an Azdrazi to control their own Dragonsflame to the extent of creating vivid images that may shift around their forms, weave a harmless projectile around in the air, ignite an unlit brazier from a distance, etc. They may only manipulate their own fire. If the Azdrazi lights a torch for example, the fire will turn mundane and will no longer be able to be controlled. The Dragonsflame will not be able to harm, being warm to the touch at most - though not warm enough to allow one to comfortably traverse through the frigid north. The flame is also unable to blind an individual, nor is it able to ignite flammable objects save for unlit fire sources.

- The range of manipulation is a [20] block radius around the Nephilim, them being in the center. They are unable to perform Flame-Weaving from any other sources, other than their own Dragonsfire.

- The flames bear little effect within combat, meaning that while one could conjure it amidst a fight, they’d find that it does not singe, nor burn their opponent. At most, it is warm to the touch, and is unable to aid one through the cold.

- The flames aren’t opaque which means that the Nephilim cannot blind someone with it.

- All illusions must be connected to and obviously composed of a fire. They are not intended for subversion, but storytelling and mystique.

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Flame-Weaving

(Passive/Non-Combative)

Description

The first ability that a Nephilim will find they’re capable of doing, is the act of Flame-Weaving; effectively being able to manipulate their own Dragonsflame and mundane fire skillfully, as if it was an extension of their own body. Unlike the herald’s ability Zil Kresh, they may create large and moving images out of their fire without the need of another, its usage ranging from illusions, fiery performances, intimidation, etc. Additionally, their range of control is far greater, as long as the Nephilim maintain line of sight.

Flame-Weaving is a freeform passive, allowing an Azdrazi to control their own Dragonsflame or mundane fire to the extent of creating vivid images that may shift around their forms, weave a harmless projectile around in the air, ignite an unlit brazier from a distance, extinguishing environmental fires, etc. They may only manipulate their own fire. If the Azdrazi lights a torch for example, the fire will turn mundane and will no longer be able to be controlled. The Dragonsflame or mundane fire will not be able to harm, being warm to the touch at most - though not warm enough to allow one to comfortably traverse through the frigid north. The flame is also unable to blind an individual, nor is it able to ignite flammable objects save for unlit fire sources.

- The range of manipulation is a [20] block radius around the Nephilim, them being in the center. They are unable to perform Flame-Weaving from any other sources, other than their own Dragonsfire or mundane environmental fires within their area.

- The flames bear little effect within combat, meaning that while one could conjure it amidst a fight, they’d find that it does not singe, nor burn their opponent. At most, it is warm to the touch, and is unable to aid one through the cold.

- The flames aren’t opaque which means that the Nephilim cannot blind someone with it.

- All illusions must be connected to and obviously composed of a fire. They are not intended for subversion, but storytelling and mystique.

OOC Note: I personally found it a bit odd that despite being draconic masters of fire that azdrazi have a more restrictive fire passive than both feat heraldry and fire evocation. These changes are meant to bring this passive up to par with the ones those magics provide.

ENRAPTUREMENT

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Enrapturement

Once Transference is complete, the Nephilim are incapable of casting mana-based magic or magic that alters an existing mana-pool, instead relying solely upon their innate Dragonsflame. This fire possesses many unique traits, the most notable of which is its ability to inflict combustive damage upon phantom creatures and other undead, even if they are incorporeal. Dragonsflame may be up to two colours of anything upon the colour spectrum. The means by which it may be shaped are listed below.

The quintessential essence of draconic beings. Though similar to regular fire in most aspects, there are some distinct characteristics of dragonfire that separate it from its mundane counterpart. Firstly, it is inherently magical in nature, similar to enchantments or magic spells, damaging things that would be weak to mana reliant beings such as phantoms and constructs of the arcane. Beyond this, dragonfire simply burns as normal fire would, causing damage to things that would normally burn otherwise, such as wood, cloth, and flesh. It may not burn underwater or where there is no air to fuel the flames, and is only ever hot as regular fire.

There are a few methods by which a Nephilim may draw upon Dragonfire, though are most primarily restricted to being directly projected or conjured around their body.

- A Nephilim has [16] Dragonsflame Units in total. This will regenerate after an OOC day.

- Nephilim's Dragonsflame is not a true Dragonsflame, but rather a lesser variant of it.

- Nephilim's Dragonsflame bears the effect of mana disruption - meaning they are able to harm entities that are reliant on mana or are completely made of mana, such as ghosts, atronachs, golems, etc. Descendants will not be affected by this effect.

- Weapons engulfed in Dragonsflame will bear similar properties as Thanhium to entities reliant on/made of mana, in terms of anti-mana. Limbs touched and seared by Dragonsflame will cause control to be lost in that area for two emotes.

- Should a Nephilim’s Dragonsflame come into contact with ectoplasmic mist such as Deadbreath, it will sear through the fog 4m in each direction with the flame at the center.

- Nephilim spells count as T5 spells against Thanhium, granted as they’re the most potent form of magic. If struck against Thanhium, they’d find the steel lighting up. All redlines and guidelines of that lorepiece apply.

- While casting any combative spells, the Nephilim will be able to move and act whilst casting without any hindrance, unless stated otherwise in the redlines.

- Utilizing Dragonsflame does not require concentration unless stated in the redlines. Each spell requires a specific amount of units per cast, lack of units will result in the spell failing.

- If underwater, the Nephilim is unable to cast. Rain is not enough to snuff out Dragonsflame.

- The tells for casting Dragonsflame must be visible around the Nephilim, varying between flame, smoke, and ash.

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Enrapturement

Once Transference is complete, the Nephilim are incapable of casting mana-based magic or magic that alters an existing mana-pool, instead relying solely upon their innate Dragonsflame. This fire possesses many unique traits, the most notable of which is its ability to inflict combustive damage upon phantom creatures and other undead, even if they are incorporeal. Dragonsflame may be up to two colours of anything upon the colour spectrum. The means by which it may be shaped are listed below.

The quintessential essence of draconic beings. Though similar to regular fire in most aspects, there are some distinct characteristics of dragonfire that separate it from its mundane counterpart. Firstly, it is inherently magical in nature, similar to enchantments or magic spells, damaging things that would be weak to mana reliant beings such as phantoms and constructs of the arcane. Beyond this, dragonfire simply burns as normal fire would, causing damage to things that would normally burn otherwise, such as wood, cloth, and flesh. It may not burn underwater or where there is no air to fuel the flames, and is only ever hot as regular fire. OOC Note: This lore is in direct conflict with the dracanium smithing lore. It does not make sense for fire that can reach quote ‘a shocking 5,990°F (3,310°C or 3,583.15K)’ to be on par with regular fire. Additionally, even fire evocation (blue fire) is stated to be hotter than regular fire. This is just a lore thing and does not directly impact combat. Heating/Fire/Burning in combat is clarified further down in this amendpack.

For all combative enrapturements, the following heating effects will occur for each continuous emote the same area is spent in contact with the flames when they are wearing medium or heavy armor. For those wearing cloth or light armor, or upon direct contact with flesh, the heating effect instead starts at second degree and progresses from there. This heating effect is shared across all of the Azdrazi’s spells:

- [1] emote: First degree burns are instantly applied. These burns are somewhat painful but do not impair any functions.

- [2] emotes: Second degree burns are instantly applied. These burns are moderately painful but do not impair any functions.

- [3] emotes: Third degree burns are instantly applied, These burns are extremely painful and that area is unable to be utilized for offensive actions, as moving it is agonizing.

- [4] emotes: For heating that occurs on the head or torso, the third degree burns worsen even further, causing such debilitating pain in the area that they go unconscious, and are unable to meaningfully fight.

- [5] emotes: For heating that occurs on the head or torso, the heat immolates their flesh, resulting in an agonizing death.

OOC NOTE: Please note for balancing purposes this table is for attacks on the SAME AREA. The attack must be made on the exact same area that’s already been heated in order to progress the burn. Merely hitting someone three times in three separate areas will NOT increase the burn to the following stages. These mechanics are the same for all Azdrazi spells. Since currently the heating effects are different for every single enrapturement, it makes it difficult to teach and moreover does not make much sense since it's all the same kind of fire. It has been my experience as an avid crper that burns are one of the most powergamed mechanics, with a large portion of the server not understanding how debilitating third degree burns are and instead merely shrugging them off. Please note this is largely not a 'buff' to how our fire works, as the degrees of burns were already being applied according to these emote counts but rather a clarification on what each tier of burn feels like and does.

There are a few methods by which a Nephilim may draw upon Dragonfire, though are most primarily restricted to being directly projected or conjured around their body.

- A Nephilim has [16] Dragonsflame Units in total. This will regenerate after an OOC day.

- Nephilim's Dragonsflame is not a true Dragonsflame, but rather a lesser variant of it. Dragonsflame is not comparable to mundane fire in terms of heat, for the purposes of other lore that reference mundane fire specifically.

OOC NOTE: This clarification is on par with the information found in the dracanium smithing lore page. It is not actually clarified anywhere in the main Azdrazi lore piece that dragonsflame is hotter than mundane fire. Although this is a common sense thing, this redline has been added to simply clarify that confusion.

- Nephilim's Dragonsflame bears the effect of mana disruption - meaning they are able to harm entities that are reliant on mana or are completely made of mana, such as ghosts, atronachs, golems, etc. Descendants will not be affected by this effect.

- Weapons engulfed in Dragonsflame will bear similar properties as Thanhium to entities reliant on/made of mana, in terms of anti-mana. Limbs touched and seared by Dragonsflame will cause control to be lost in that area for two emotes.

- Should a Nephilim’s Dragonsflame come into contact with ectoplasmic mist corruptive fogs, such as Deadbreath or Abyssal Smog, it will sear through the fog 4m in each direction with the flame at the center.

- Nephilim spells count as T5 spells against Thanhium, granted as they’re the most potent form of magic. If struck against Thanhium, they’d find the steel lighting up. All redlines and guidelines of that lorepiece apply.

- While casting any combative spells, the Nephilim will be able to move and act whilst casting without any hindrance, unless stated otherwise in the redlines. The Nephilim can not attack or sprint and cast on the same emote, but may attack or sprint while charging without any hindrance, unless stated otherwise in the redlines. The Nephilim may still move and defend while charging or casting, unless stated otherwise in the redlines.
OOC NOTE: If I were to modernize our double action, or have it nerfed, this is how I would propose it rather than removing it entirely. This brings it in line with Voidal Scions double action, which is an FA. The double action is a core mechanic to the CA, and without it all of the enrapturements would need to be reworked. (PLEASE NOTE I’M JUST PROPOSING HOW I WOULD WRITE IT COMPARED TO STINGY’S AMENDMENT)

- Utilizing Dragonsflame does not require concentration unless stated in the redlines. Each spell requires a specific amount of units per cast, lack of units will result in the spell failing. Azdrazi do not have a sustained connection, and as such each spell must be casted in full. OOC NOTE: This is a redline that was listened in the 'general redlines' section being condensed into this one applicable section instead of splitting the redlines for combative casting into two sections. This is not a buff or a nerf, this is how Azdrazi casting currently functions as is implemented in lore.

- For the heating effect, Items that are treated to be resistant to extreme heat, such as with frost oils, will allow the first emote to instead bear no heating effect, with the other heating effects happening from the second emote onwards. Mundanely treated items, such as with Athins herbs, are not effective enough to provide this benefit.

- These heating effects do not stack, in the event that multiple Azdrazi are targeting the same person. Effectively, three Azdrazi could not instantly apply third degree burns by targeting the same person.

- Lingering flames do not contribute to the heating effect and burn akin to mundane fire, unless specified otherwise in the enrapturement’s redlines.

- Weapons, shields, and held items, will become so hot that they are too painful to be held or used for [1] emote after the third continuous emote of being heated, requiring time to cool down.

OOC NOTE: Please note this particular redline is not meant to be a buff. Currently enwreathe has a redline that reduces items to unusable slag, so this is actually a nerf in comparison.

- The heating effects do not apply to materials that are immune to fire, such as Dracanium or Rokodra.

- If underwater, the Nephilim is unable to cast. Rain is not enough to snuff out Dragonsflame.

- The tells for casting Dragonsflame must be visible around the Nephilim, varying between flame, smoke, and ash.

- Dragonsflame cannot melt metal in combat under any circumstance. Instead, Dragonsflame applies a heating effect to metal in combat.

OOC NOTE: This redline already exists but is being condensed into one applicable section. For some reason the redlines for general enrapturements were duplicated into two sections, this section and a general redline section but had the same information.

ENWREATHE

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Enwreathe

[2 Emotes: 1 connect + 1 cast | 1 Dragonsflame Unit]

(Combative)

Description

The most notable ability of the Nephilim, by which they may summon Dragonsfire around their weapon over the course of two emotes, the effects lasting eight emotes after ignition or is forcibly quelled by some other means. The flame itself brings no harm to the blade should it not be made of flammable material or is doused in oil, though certain materials will prevent the weapon from igniting should it bear anti-magical or cold properties. If the Nephilim wants to ignite ranged projectiles such as bolts or arrows, only a small portion will catch aflame.

The first emote will be the Azdrazi conjuring up their Dragonsflame, and the second will be setting their weapon or projectiles aflame. The fire around the weapon will not be hotter compared to mundane flame, though will sear flesh in the same manner. Burns inflicted by the Dragonsflame will begin as first-degree burns, scaling up in severity the more times the area is struck. On the third hit, the wound’s state worsens to that of second-degree, requiring three more to become third-degree. Projectiles that are enwreathed will ignite three at a time, each following a collective ten emote burn-time before extinguishing. If the Azdrazi loses their grip on their flaming weapon, the fire will remain lit until its duration runs out or is doused in some other manner. Should a non-Azdrazi pick it up, they will feel a searing effect on their hand - forcing the individual to drop it. The pain will not cause any physical damage.

Even if metal is immune against the flame, does not mean it will catch on fire. Any weapon of antimagic such as thanhium, or bears a cold property such as being treated in salium or frost oil will not ignite. The flame may be easily doused when in contact with water.

- Enwreathement costs [1] Dragonsflame Unit.

- One act of Enwreathement lasts [8] emotes, requires [2] emotes to ignite a weapon or ranged projectiles.

- Upon contact with descendant flesh, Enwreathe will instantly offer a first degree burn on the applied area, becoming more severe every consecutive strike.

- Enwreathing ranged armaments such as javelins, crossbows, etc, also have this effect. Only four projectiles will be ignited at a time or for that total duration, following a collective [12] emote duration before returning to normal.

- Striking metal armour or weaponry that isn’t immune to heat will yield a heating effect, with each consecutive strike past the first heating the metal to follow the same damage as descendant flesh.

- Treated, but not immune, items (leather, frost oils, etc) will afford another strike, requiring [2] successful strikes before the [3]rd would cause the same burn as descendant flesh.

- Items such as armour or weapons vulnerable to heat after the 3rd emote would burn into unusable slag. - When enwreathing Dracanium, each successful strike counts as 2 for burns/melting.

- Weapons treated with cold such as salium, frost oil, etc will not ignite. Weapons with an antimagic property such as thanhium will not ignite.

- No movement restrictions, save for current CRP rules.

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Enwreathe

[2 Emotes: 1 connect Charge + 1 cCast | 1 2 Dragonsflame Units]

(Combative)

Description

The most notable ability of the Nephilim, by which they may summon Dragonsfire around their weapon or a single part of their body over the course of two emotes, the effects lasting eight emotes after ignition or is forcibly quelled by some other means. The flame itself brings no harm to the blade should it not be made of flammable material or is doused in oil, though certain materials will prevent the weapon from igniting should it bear anti-magical or cold properties. If the Nephilim wants to ignite ranged projectiles such as bolts or arrows, only a small portion will catch aflame.

The first emote will be the Azdrazi conjuring up their Dragonsflame, and the second will be setting their weapon, a portion of their body, or projectiles aflame, which applies the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section. The fire around the weapon will not be hotter compared to mundane flame, though will sear flesh in the same manner. Burns inflicted by the Dragonsflame will begin as first-degree burns, scaling up in severity the more times the area is struck. On the third hit, the wound’s state worsens to that of second-degree, requiring three more to become third-degree. Projectiles that are enwreathed will ignite three four at a time, each following a collective ten twelve OOC NOTE: This isn’t a buff it just conflicts with currently existing redlines. emote burn-time before extinguishing. If the Azdrazi loses their grip on their flaming weapon, the fire will remain lit until its duration runs out or is doused in some other manner. Should a non-Azdrazi pick it up, they will feel a searing effect on their hand - forcing the individual to drop it. The pain will not cause any physical damage.

Even if metal is immune against the flame, does not mean it will catch on fire. Any weapon of antimagic such as thanhium, or bears a cold property such as being treated in salium or frost oil will not ignite. The flame may be easily doused when in contact with water

- Enwreathement costs [1 2] Dragonsflame Units. A Nephilim may attack while a body part, projectile, or weapon is enwreathed.

OOC NOTE: I have increased the dflame cost so that this isn’t a straight buff to this spell. Changes have been made to allow enwreathe to work on the Azdrazi’s body as well, given the proposed removal of immolation.

- The portions of the Nephilim’s body that can be enwreathed are as follows: Hands/Arms, Feet/Legs, Tail, Torso, or Head/Neck.

- One act of Enwreathement lasts [8] emotes, requires [2] emotes to ignite a weapon, a single body part, or ranged projectiles.
- Upon contact with descendant flesh, Enwreathe will instantly offer a first degree burn on the applied area, becoming more severe every consecutive strike.

- Enwreathing ranged armaments such as javelins, crossbows, etc, also have this effect. Only four projectiles will be ignited at a time or for that total duration, following a collective [12] emote duration before returning to normal.

- This enrapturement applies the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section.

- Striking metal armour or weaponry that isn’t immune to heat will yield a heating effect, with each consecutive strike past the first heating the metal to follow the same damage as descendant flesh.

- Treated, but not immune, items (leather, frost oils, etc) will afford another strike, requiring [2] successful strikes before the [3]rd would cause the same burn as descendant flesh.

- Items such as armour or weapons vulnerable to heat after the 3rd emote would become burn into unusable slag.

- ~~When enwreathing Dracanium, each successful strike counts as 2 for burns/melting.~~ When enwreathing Dracanium, the condensed flames will always impart burns that start at second degree upon areas that are struck.
OOC NOTE: This redline is a balancing nightmare please save me from my sins. This is a nerf please don’t kill me.

- Weapons treated with cold such as salium, frost oil, etc will not ignite. Weapons with an antimagic property such as thanhium will not ignite. Items that are anti-magical, or otherwise unable to be enchanted cannot be enwreathed. Items that have been treated to be resistant to extreme heat, such as with salium or frost oils, cannot be enwreathed. Items that have been mundanely treated to be resistant to heat, such as with Athins herbs, can still be enwreathed.

- No movement restrictions, save for current CRP rules.

FLAMEBREATH

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Flamebreath

[3 Emotes: 1 connect + 2 cast | 2 Dragonsflame Units]

(Combative)

Description

An offensive technique by which a Nephilim can channel flame from their mouth and spew it out for up to four meters in front of them, lasting for four emotes. Due to the volatile nature of this spell, the Nephilim are unable to recast this spell for a duration, sputtering up harmless smoke as their inner flame needs time to recharge. Whilst spewing flame, they are unable to move properly, resulting in a slow walk or stumble.

Flamebreath requires three emotes to cast, the first requiring the visual of an bright spark or flame that originates from the Azdrazi’s mouth. Over the course of the next two emotes, buildup of Dragonsfire occurs in their throat, lighting up the area significantly as flames leak from their jaws. The torrent of flame will be four blocks long in a straight line, and can be sustained for four emotes. During the duration of this spell, movement is restricted to two blocks per emote, whilst only being able to defend themselves. Flamebreath may be interrupted if the Azdrazi were to be struck in the head or pierced in the throat, either by a projectile or weapon. The force behind a strike must be hard enough to stagger or incapacitate. Once the duration ends, the spell is put on a two emote cooldown.

Upon the release of Flamebreath, it will ignite anything flammable, resulting in at least second-degree burns, up to third-degree should they remain in range. On the first emote, the target will recieve insteant second-degree burns upon the affected area should they be wearing only clothes, resulting in third-degree on the second should the fire not be put out in a single emote. If they remain in the flamebreath upon the third emote, their flesh will char and sear, perhaps resulting in a slow death.

If an armored individual was struck by the flame, the damage will vary depending on what they wear. Those wearing platemail will be immune to the Dragonsfire, as it cannot melt through metal. Though should one stay within range of Flamebreath for over an emote, the searing flame will heat up the metal accordingly. On the first emote, the armored individual is unaffected to the flame, no burns forming over their body. On the second and beyond, should their skin/cloth press against the platemail, they will recieve instant second degree burns, worsening to third degree upon the next emote. On the fourth, the air within their armor will scald, searing them from the inside out.

Should it be flammable like leather, they may avoid severe burns should they leave the range and put out the fire in one emote. Otherwise, the Dragonsflame will sear through the hide, reaching skin. On the first emote, the individual will recieve first degree burns, lighting the leather aflame. If it is not extinguished in time, the burns will worsen to second degree upon the next emote then third degree following after.

- Flamebreath requires [3] emotes to cast, and [2] Dragonsflame Units.

- Once the duration ended, the spell will go on a [2] emote cooldown.

- Movement is limited to [3] blocks per emote during Flamebreath’s duration. The Nephilim is only unable to attack during charging, but may while casting.

- The attack itself only has a maximum range of [6] blocks and a width of [1], lasting for [4] emotes. The Nephilim may cancel the spell at any time should they wish. A nephilim may choose instead to empower their flamebreath at the cost of stamina, extending the maximum range to [10] blocks and a width of [3], lasting for at most [2] emotes. This is decided upon the first emote of affect and cannot be changed.

- Upon contact with descendant flesh, Flamebreath will instantly offer a second-degree burn upon the applied area, the damage worsening the longer the flame is exposed to its target. If protection is worn, the damage will differ if the material is flammable or not.

- Metal: If the target remains in range of Flamebreath whilst wearing platemail or any metal that conducts heat, the armor will begin heating up. On the first emote, the temperature does not differ too much. But on the second emote and beyond, their armor will begin matching the heat of the fire, causing second-degree burns, growing in severity the longer the individual stays in range of Flamebreath. On the third emote, the burns will become third-degree. On the fourth, will result in the target being cooked alive within their armor.

- Leather/Flammable material: First degree burns are still applied, but the target may avoid getting severe burns should they leave the range of Flamebreath and put out the fire over the inflicted area over one emote. It can be put out with water, rolling, or stamping on the flame. The first emote results in first-degree burns, worsening to second-degree on the second emote if the fire is not extinguished. If the flame continues to burn, the affected area grows to third-degree.

- Channeling fire from the mouth/maw requires that the Nephilim be able to breathe. In this regard, they cannot project fire through the armor that obstructs one's mouth, such as a closed helm. The Nephilim cannot speak during the duration of Flamebreath.

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Flamebreath

[3 Emotes: 1 connect + 2 Charge + 1 Cast 2 cast | 2 Dragonsflame Units]

(Combative)

Description

An offensive technique by which a Nephilim can channel flame from their mouth and spew it out for up to four meters in front of them, lasting for four emotes. Due to the volatile nature of this spell, the Nephilim are unable to recast this spell for a duration, sputtering up harmless smoke as their inner flame needs time to recharge. Whilst spewing flame, they are unable to move properly, resulting in a slow walk or stumble.

Flamebreath requires three emotes to cast, the first requiring the visual of an bright OOC NOTE: Typo spark or flame that originates from the Azdrazi’s mouth. Over the course of the next two emotes, buildup of Dragonsfire occurs in their throat, lighting up the area significantly as flames leak from their jaws. The torrent of flame will be up to four ten blocks long and three wide in a straight line, and can be sustained for ~~four~~ three emotes. During the duration of this spell, movement is restricted to two three OOC NOTE: This isn’t a buff it just conflicts with currently existing redlines. blocks per emote, whilst only being able to defend themselves. Flamebreath may be interrupted if the Azdrazi were to be struck in the head or pierced in the throat, either by a projectile or weapon. The force behind a strike must be hard enough to stagger or incapacitate. Once the duration ends, the spell is put on a two emote cooldown.

Upon the release of Flamebreath, it will ignite anything flammable, and will apply the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section. Flammable objects will be ignited, lasting for three emotes if left unattended. It can be put out by mundane methods such as being doused with water or by being patted out. resulting in at least second-degree burns, up to third-degree should they remain in range. On the first emote, the target will recieve insteant second-degree burns upon the affected area should they be wearing only clothes, resulting in third-degree on the second should the fire not be put out in a single emote. If they remain in the flamebreath upon the third emote, their flesh will char and sear,perhaps resulting in a slow death.

If an armored individual was struck by the flame, the damage will vary depending on what they wear. Those wearing platemail will be immune to the Dragonsfire, as it cannot melt through metal. Though should one stay within range of Flamebreath for over an emote, the searing flame will heat up the metal accordingly. On the first emote,the armored individual is unaffected to the flame, no burns forming over their body. On the second and beyond, should their skin/cloth press against the platemail, they will recieve instant second degree burns, worsening to third degree upon the next emote. On the fourth, the air within their armor will scald, searing them from the inside out.

Should it be flammable like leather, they may avoid severe burns should they leave the range and put out the fire in one emote. Otherwise, the Dragonsflame will sear through the hide, reaching skin. On the first emote, the individual will recieve first degree burns, lighting the leather aflame. If it is not extinguished in time, the burns will worsen to second degree upon the next emote then third degree following after.

- Flamebreath requires [3] emotes to cast, and [2] Dragonsflame Units. A Nephilim may not attack while sustaining Flamebreath, but may still defend themselves.

- Once the duration ended ends OOC NOTE: Typo, the spell will go on a [2] emote cooldown, and can not be charged during this time.

- Base Mmovement is limited to [3] blocks per emote during Flamebreath’s duration, and they can not sprint. The Nephilim is only unable to attack during charging, but may while casting.

- The attack itself only has a maximum range of [6 10] blocks and a width of [1 3], lasting for [4 3] emotes. The Nephilim may cancel the spell at any time should they wish. A Nephilim may choose instead to empower focus their flamebreath at the cost of stamina, extending reducing the maximum range to [10 6] blocks and a width of [3 1], lasting for at most [2] emotes, however these condensed flames will always impart burns that start at second degree upon areas that are struck. This is decided upon the first emote of affect and cannot be changed.

OOC NOTE: My thought process behind this change was considering what flamebreath's use cases are. This spell is already capable and implemented to being a 10x3, and I believe that flamebreath should be utilized primarily for dealing with crowds of people, whereas the secondary effect is meant to allow flamebreath some use against armored individuals at a much smaller range. The secondary effect that I wanted was far too strong on a 10x3 aoe, so I made the decision to swap their sizes.

- Upon contact with descendant flesh, Flamebreath will instantly offer a second-degree burn upon the applied area, the damage worsening the longer the flame is exposed to its target. If protection is worn, the damage will differ if the material is flammable or not.

- Metal: If the target remains in range of Flamebreath whilst wearing platemail or any metal that conducts heat, the armor will begin heating up. On the first emote, the temperature does not differ too much. But on the second emote and beyond, their armor will begin matching the heat of the fire, causing second-degree burns, growing in severity the longer the individual stays in range of Flamebreath. On the third emote, the burns will become third-degree. On the fourth, will result in the target being cooked alive within their armor.

- Leather/Flammable material: First degree burns are still applied, but the target may avoid getting severe burns should they leave the range of Flamebreath and put out the fire over the inflicted area over one emote. It can be put out with water, rolling, or stamping on the flame. The first emote results in first-degree burns, worsening to second-degree on the second emote if the fire is not extinguished. If the flame continues to burn, the affected area grows to third-degree.

- This enrapturement applies the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section.

- Should the target be struck by Flamebreath, they may spend [1] emote to pat the flames out to prevent them from becoming more severe. While patting down or extinguishing the flames, they cannot attack, having to choose between aggressive action or extinguishing. The target may also ignore this, though the heating effect will progress according to the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section.

OOC NOTE: Please note this is not a buff to flamebreath, it was already capable of lighting things on fire, but for whatever reason that aspect was worded much differently than flamespew. I have standardized the wording and mechanics between both enrapturements for ease of understanding.

- The flames, if not tended to, will go away after [3] emotes. Otherwise, it can be put out by being doused with water or by being patted out.

- Channeling fire from the mouth/maw requires that the Nephilim be able to breathe. In this regard, they cannot project fire through the armor that obstructs one's mouth, such as a closed helm. The Nephilim cannot speak during the duration of Flamebreath.

FLAMESPEW

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Flamespew

[3 Emotes: 1 connect + 2 cast | 2 Dragonsflame Units]

(Combative)

Description

An ability where the Nephilim to project a direct baseball-sized fireball from their maw, or throw from their hand, over the course of casting and drawing upon their Dragonsflame for three emotes. It’d travel up to twenty five meters, and where it lands - it'll expand in a plume of flame. The shape and detail of the projectile can be fitted onto what a Nephilim wishes, as example; one can opt to manipulate it onto a spear of flame rather than a fireball.

Over the course of three emotes, the Azdrazi will gather and condense their Dragonsflame into a single mass within their hand or mouth, growing in brightness and size. The shape can vary for pure aesthetic purposes, from a flaming spear to a ball of fire. Upon impact, Flamespew will implode into a three block radius of fire upon contact, resulting in second-degree burns. Flammable objects will be ignited, lasting for three emotes if left unattended. It can be put out by mundane methods such as dousing in water, or rolling, etc. The flame created upon impact is not strong enough to quickly heat up metal, nor will it ignite items treated with the cold, such as frost oil, etc.

Should an individual be wearing armor whilst struck, the flame will heat the metal over the course of two emotes. On the first emote, they may be unaffected as the flame engulfs their form. On the second, the platemail gains some of the heat of the flamespew, causing second-degree burns upon their skin should it touch the armor they wear. The temperature and burn severity will go no higher past the second emote.

The hand must be kept empty for this spell to work if the Azdrazi conjures one from their palm, or there cannot be any mouth covering if it is meant to be shot from their maw. A strike strong enough to stagger or incapacitate in either option’s respectable method of casting will interrupt. Upon the completion of the cast, the spell will go on a two emote cooldown. Should the Azdrazi wish to sustain the projectile after the three emote casting time, it will cost an addition one Dragonsflame Unit.

- Flamespew requires [3] emotes to cast, requires [2] Dragonsflame Units.

- Sustaining for a singular emote costs a [1] Dragonsflame Unit.

- There is a concussive effect similar to being struck by an arrow to this spell.

- Upon the completion of the cast, the spell will go on a [2] emote cooldown.

- On contact, the projectile will be stopped by any surface it touches, leaving several smaller flames left burning in the area. Over time it will slowly burn away the skin or any thin and flammable materials such as cloth, leather, etc should it not be put out by then.

- Should the projectile make contact with any person or object, they will give them second-degree burns upon touch, worsening should the area be struck once more or if the flame is not extinguished. Contact against armor will require [2] emotes to cause any damage. On the second emote, the armor will heat up and result in second-degree burns should skin/cloth come into contact against the heated platemail.

- Should the target be struck by the projectile, it would take [1] emote to pat the flames out to prevent them from becoming more severe. While patting down or extinguishing the flames, they cannot cast and can only move at half pace, having to choose between defending themselves or extinguishing. The target may also ignore this, though the burn affect will progress as per the spell effects.

- The flames, if not tended to, will go away after [3] emotes. Otherwise, it can be put out by water, no oxygen or stamping on it.

- No movement restrictions, save for current CRP rules.

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Flamespew

[3 Emotes: 1 connect + 2 Charge + 1 Cast 2 cast | 2 Dragonsflame Units]

(Combative)

Description

An ability where the Nephilim to project a direct baseball-sized fireball from their maw, or throw from their hand, over the course of casting and drawing upon their Dragonsflame for three emotes. It’d travel up to twenty five meters, and where it lands - it'll expand in a plume of flame. The shape and detail of the projectile can be fitted onto what a Nephilim wishes, for example; one can opt to manipulate it onto a spear of flame rather than a fireball.

Over the course of three emotes, the Azdrazi will gather and condense their Dragonsflame into a single mass within their hand or mouth, growing in brightness and size. The shape can vary for pure aesthetic purposes, from a flaming spear to a ball of fire. Upon impact, Flamespew will implode into a three block radius of fire upon contact, and will apply the heating effects listed in the general enrapturement section. resulting in second-degree burns. Flammable objects will be ignited, lasting for three emotes if left unattended. It can be put out by mundane methods such as being doused with water or by being patted out. dousing in water, or rolling, etc. The flame created upon impact is not strong enough to quickly heat up metal, nor will it ignite items treated with the cold, such as frost oil, etc.

Should an individual be wearing armor whilst struck, the flame will heat the metal over the course of two emotes. On the first emote, they may be unaffected as the flame engulfs their form will receive first degree burns. On the second, the platemail gains some of the heat of the flamespew, causing second-degree burns upon their skin should it touch the armor they wear. The temperature and burn severity will go no higher past the second emote..