ClassyDryad

-=-= The Velvet =-=- == In the filth it will be found == Veiled by illumination are the hidden colors of the void which form the lifeblood of reality. That sinew which makes all things one whole within existence’s teguments. By this, the glow of the dark sky, the sinews of constellations, the elements of the world, and the dysphoria of flesh are all one as the Velvet, the lightless viscera. All effects the whole, and so small observations bring forth enlightenment. In the dichotomy of revelation, where light reveals truths without, the Velvet melts away the false-tissues to reveal the truth beneath. That of the world’s heart, of the self, and of even fate. == The High Sinews == == As above, so below == In the heavens above there is a thin hide, whose taught form lets the colors of the void shine through. We see this illumination as black, for our mortal viscera is incapable of comprehending it. It is the oppressive hollow ooze which higher truths drift within. Floating amidst the ooze of unseen light are those observed by mortal flesh, the stars which make up the countless realms of Aenguls. These godly specks are not of the Velvet, but are bound together by black sinew which forces them to float together as beds of gleaming algae within the murk. There is then the bone between high and low, the clouds which paint the sky above and hide and reveal the lights in their own wanderings. The fickle flesh hides what misleads, and shines other portents that much brighter. == The Low Marrows == == Delve below, and see all that is within == Down upon the earthen husk of Mundus exists the tangible manifestations of the Velvet. The flesh, blood, and low elements which make up most existences. In illumination it appears as a false shell, and rots to the incision of truth. The low elements are that of fire, earth, air, and water, manifesting in environmental pustules from the world itself in a manner such as weather, disasters, and the seasons. They come in cycles and advents, as the constellations make the boils well and shrink. The flesh of life spreads and pulses through the world, digging through its skin as it splits and changes to unseen sides. The festering is guided along my movements of the Velvet it is one with; leaves dying, beasts migrating, crops growing, cocoons unweaving. Descendant kind finds its fate entangled in the silken web of this oneness, illness, tragedy, and other events of life both caused by and influencing the Velvet as a whole. Should a being be brought directly to potent sinew, such venom will melt away the lies which shroud and reveal a being’s true nature. == The Vital Auguries == == Of the powers, the greatest is knowledge == An understanding of the sinewed webs brings with it competence and understanding of the world. While as limitless as the variety of the Velvet, there are particular things that shine through the skin. Fleshworking: With understanding of the fates and flesh, one can heal the body and mind through the balancing of their body’s ichors, the excision of that festers, and the touch of that which poisons. This expands not just to medicine, but to an overall understanding of fleshen life and its movements. Foresight: Through careful observation of the Velvet, most often through the viscera of flesh, self-affliction of poisons, sinew of constellations, or combinations of all three, can grant the wise the ability to predict future events with greater precision than is possible with mere logic. Revelation: Through the venomous forms of the Velvet, truth is calcinated from the lies which engulf it. That which drives a person, that which is hidden, that which truly represents them, all is brought to the surface to bubble under the invisible glow of the Velvet.

I... They did art for each constellation. I want this

Make it the same color as the rest of the redlines or else reeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Though more seriously this is fair, and consistent with other similar CAs.

The goons are simply too powerful. They alone understand the power of ooc mechanics, and are capable of intercepting the invisible pillar network!

Good idea however ummmm I don't like frost witches so they shouldn't get anything...

@Benleft((My phone won't let me quote)) I've actually done a bit of work on a "Dire Animal" lore piece for pets/mounts/event monsters that are just an IRL animal but big. I never pursued it because I figured it would be abusable/ST would shoot it down though. @VoidTermniaIf they are only four feet long and unable to get through most armors they probably don't need a major action to command. They would fit within the basic independent companion rules.

Fill in those slots! (I am not a templar but I think a non-combative expansion would be welcome next, lest it quickly devolve into a paladin-like bloat.)

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+1 Restore some of this good old server history.

NO WAY

The true strategy is to store up and use enough spells so that the moment a crp raid begins you can release a shower of sparks and pass out before having to deal with it.

I didn't read the lore but +1. The server needs this

Why would voidal mages be able to wield entire longswords in one hand but be unable to use low-power ranged weapons like hand crossbows and shortbows? Arbalests and Crank Crossbows also have firing mechanisms which don't rely on physical strength at all (you could make the argument voidal mages don't have the endurance to wind them up though.)

I will be honest I don't remember writing it so your guess is as good as mine. I mean uh, gottem. Baited, it was all planned.

I second this concern.

The end times are upon us

One day I WILL get a bardomancer blacklisted for not having fun.

There are no thoughts in Glorier's eyes.

Plus people would probably try to weaponize the shrapnel.

Depiction of current events.

I'd argue the age needed should be equalized for all races since implies aging and metal differences to different races that aren't existent (and ones st has tried to remove due to some people playing elves like children well past adulthood.) I do like the idea of someone becoming so enlightened they go into stasis for a few decades though.

I will now start a campaign to designate all works of halfling as those of half elves. Shogging is an ancient half elven tradition which has long been stolen by the half-half elves.