Johann

Voidal Hollows Description Voidal hollows are the direct consequence of large-scale magical calamities upon the material plane, usually as the fallout of an explosion of massive proportions. Best described as the physical projection and manifestation of the Void upon the material plane, it is the incarnation of the Void’s quixotic, chaotic and unpredictable nature, leading to both the pervading presence of voidal taint and nonsensical transmutations, both detrimental to life in its on ways. The skies that hang above a hollow betray all preconceptions of normality: the firmament is replaced by repeating fractals, celestial cycles absent, and an inexplicable darkness pervading with the sky’s dysfunction, a wintry cold. For all things within a hollow, they are subject to two fates - either outright destroyed or killed, or tainted and transmuted into entities far worse. Flora and fauna that do persist only do so as a cruel imitation of what once was, mutated amalgamations and aberrations, oftentimes warped and melded unrecognisably with material. Material itself is twisted into nonsensical and elaborately geometric constructs with a tendency to feature crystalline qualities, though some are spared with only expected signs of devastation and taint. It is for this same reason that voidal taint lingers in the air in the form of minute particulates leading to coughs and prevalent itching on skin, and prolonged exposure to this taint entails all manners of medical complications such as respiratory diseases, muscle spasms, cognitive inhibition, and in more extreme cases crystalline growth. Death is certain given enough time, and all symptoms only continue to exacerbate with continued exposure. As a region exposed to the whims of the Void, Hollows also feature Voidal phenomena such as its spawns, with beastial and aggressive terrors commonplace while Horrors are generally rarer, given their elusive and duplicitous natures. Voidal phenomena furthermore manifest here in heightened prominence: mana crystals of titanic scale, voidal reagents, transmutations, manite and so forth, though sparse accounts speak of more obscure materials like void gems in deeper recesses. Few accounts speak of the epicenter of a voidal hollow, the proverbial ground-zero for all things living given the unparalleled influence of the Void upon this area. Inhospitable and antithetical to the material and thus life, epicenters often tend to be barren yet their environments dynamic, the very laws of reality bent in the whims of chaos whenever it so chooses. Here, flesh is truly grass as all life perishes and succumbs to the throes of death and mutation within seconds. As no two hollows are the same, there exists no universal remedy to these maladies, its nature left to managerial discretion. Naturally occurring, metaphysical holes into the Void are classified as nodes, and possess qualities similar to hollows albeit much smaller in scale, though this does not necessarily mean they are any less potent. On the contrary, the destruction of a node either happens by itself through sheer chance, or can be triggered by being disrupted through a massive enough force. Effects On Descendants A nonmundane and inexplicable event to the common man, the land bewitched by foul voidal taint which wrought such needless destruction- the average descendant would be subject to emotional distress by the calamity, aswell as voidal poisoning. On The Voidally Attuned and Enchantments Unequivocally tied to the very nature of a Hollow, the Voidally Attuned suffer little in comparison to other mortals- at least upon the mortal front. The Voidally Attuned would find their spellcasting extremely easy and powerful, yet, erratic and uncontrollably dangerous. On Undead A sight harrowing even for those unbearing of the flame of life, Undead would only be mildly afflicted by the land’s malady of a Hollow. On Paladins Akin to the greatest blasphemy, Paladins would find themselves cold and uncertain within a Voidal Hollow. Deeply anxiety inducing and fearful, a seasoned paladin would shiver at the mere thought of a Voidal Hollow- let alone being even near so. On Druids Anathema to a Druid’s mission, their very purpose and existence- Voidal Hollows serve an incurable, soulcrushing reminder of what may happen should they ever fail. On Shamans A land twisted and immaterial, Shamans would feel a deep and unsettling paranoia as no spirit would answer their call within such an accursed land. On Alchemists and Their Creatures An objection to the world’s binary, the void melded with the material to make a horrific construction of both, would bring a wroth to alchemists, along with pain to their constructs- their practice ineffective within a land unbound by the laws of the material. On Thanhium The very antithesis of Thanhium, a Voidal Hollow would quickly overwhelm and flood the material, even in great quantities, to violently heat it as mana is converted at a rate faster than it may keep itself together. Citations Original Hollow Lore Combustionary's Hollow Expansion Credits Johann (Co-Author) Squakhawk (Co-Author)

Hours before calamity, an iron-clad magi shook the wintry gauntlet of that geist.. a compact of the ages sealed, for the good of all Men. Neither would return.

An iron-clad magus fell to his knees 'afore the unravelling rift. A fleeting smile passed his visage before his own decimation. "Glorious Purpose." His plan had come to fruition, the deed done. What goes up must come down, and what is started must be finished, the Sword of Damocles fallen.

[!] A letter is dispatched to the fervid Adreniel by way of a Silver Dove, bearing the crest of the Iyathir talonnii and a message tacked onto it: "Do not disappoint me, Elibar'acal." What is thy name? Arelyn Iyathir What is thy race? Mali'thill, what else? From which talonii do thou hail, if mali’thill? Iyathir Art thou pure? Undoubtedly, is this even a question? If not, do thou wish to be? What is thou age? Two hundred and thirty-seven. Dost thou pledge thy troth and loyalty to the Silver Mother, Larihei, and her state? Always.

An estranged Uradir reminisces writing a thesis in the name of his first true beloved. He sheds a single, poignant tear.

"Harkens back to my first proclamations.", spoke Arelyn Iyathir in some distant and sequestered retirement residence. "..Progress, Health and Tradition, let us never forget the deeds of our forebears and honour them through the deeds of our present. Perhaps I ought to return."

Shared sentiments with those above. Warding and abjuration is something that has frankly been out-of-place and useless for transfiguration as a magic. As something poised as a means of antimagic and the arguable pinnacle of magical mastery it's very underwhelming in what it can do. The only solution I see with the subtype is either buffing, outright removal or expanding upon it greatly to expand capabilities and make it a one slot magic on its own as a further allocation to a one slot transfiguration.

Jaskier RP

A retired Sohaer smiled fondly at an old friend's ascension.

Fear the Old Dark (and the nine other spooky fears) Looks good at first glance.

In the confines of a sequestered chamber, an erudite scholar considered the thesis with a particular skepticism initially, leading to a more content and approving resolution enunciated with a sole and sagely nod. "Optimism derived from nihilism, good."

Celebrimbor smiles upon this piece.

Hey I've seen this one before.

HUNTSMAN GRIMOIRE REMASTERED DELUXE GOTY GOLD COLLECTOR'S EDITION (DLC INCLUDED)

"The same tunes sung and danced... The same faults repeated and made.", remarked an 'aheral in his solitude.

OOC ((MC Name: Jygalag)) ((Discord: Johann#9574)) ((Timezone: GMT+6.30)) IN-CHARACTER What is your name? Muriel Uradir. Why seek membership to the Mages Guild? An affinity for the arcane, a duty to all men, an ambition for their flourishing. What arts, if any, do you currently practice? Arcane and occult - plenty. What position do you desire to attain upon acceptance? Archmage Ipsissimus. When should you be contacted for an interview? When portents of the arcane rip and tear across the firmament once more.

I feel the lack of depth behind Kalodorian steel cheapens the whole premise that it is also known as Wraithsteel. For such a title to actually hold water or mean much it should have further effects, uses and just depth in general, as opposed to just being "dark steel weak to holy magic" that you can very easily already make with Pale Blood Magic. There's a lot of untapped potential being missed, though I do appreciate the sentiments of endeavouring to make this work. @gavyn If you're interested in hearing some of my ideas for the lore, feel free to DM me on discord, and I would be more than willing to help with the piece, it has a lot of promise. Johann#9574

A seasoned magi cackled maniacally at the missive from an immaculate marble spire, beyond the Silver Isles.

:( I thought we were something more than strangers man... In all seriousness here are my q's Wyt of me? Wyt of the Abyss...? Are you hyped for Elden Ring (and will you make me Elden Ring skins)?

Void Project 3 (real)

A paladin frowns upon reading GeneralPumpkinCZ's missive. "Why bother aspiring for heathen nonsense when you can serve under the light of GOD?", he pondered.

A magi revels in the creation.