ThatGuy_777

Just to parrot ideas for clerical healing I'm hearing: do it in steady sessions rather than single case instances, or require that somebody has copious faith in the deity themselves (with prayers by the patient and the like) to be remotely effective. I myself lean towards the former. And yeah, generally the only people who misuse or misunderstand druidic heightened herbs are just bad doctors in general. As for removing holy healing entirely...well, my main character would be nothing more than a limbless vegetable without lips, teeth, a tongue, ears, or eyes. Say what you will, I literally couldn't play my character were this the case, unless I had simply chosen "-and he bleeds out and dies." during those memorable RP instances. Holy healing in EXTREME circumstances where a player has been decimated to all hell (whether for IC actions or some dude who just has OOC grudges) literally is meant for doing what mundane healing cannot. That's what it's meant for in all fantasy genres.

A parrot flies to the Goi. Squawking in an annoying tone "Scrawww- three-thousand for all threeeEEEE-" It sirens, fluttering its wings in idle impatience.

Nice job posting in a discussion thread without offering anything to the discussion. Whether or not you like Ascended is unimportant if you can't answer any of the very real complaints and criticisms regarding their lore. I feel the Ascended fit their role on the server well and their mechanics are sound save for a few kinks. With the rewrite, hopefully they'll be amended. Opinions and thoughts were wanted and thus they were said, stop talking like you own the place dude.

Though I know there's a whole bunch of preexisting stigmas and sentiments towards Ascended, I'm fond of their place on the server. A number of my characters have been affected greatly by them. Even without Iblees causing havoc, supposedly serving no purpose, being [redacted]- and all those complaints, I consider it an interesting magic that fills its role well. Oh, and discord drama is silly.

But excellent job Luminn and Mick! This really is handy. +1

Excellent as always Glad.

Personally, I thought the tome was cool, but that might just be. Overall if the community wants this, then I'll by no means oppose it. +1

Tah' be praised. This lifts an ever lurking thought off my conscious. +1

I think it's charming. It avoids the endgame trap, and I for one have desperately craving a greater diversity in the holy genres as of recent. Gets a big ol' +1 from me.

It's more to do with the nature constituting that season. Aka, predators visciously struggling to scour prey to ensure their preservation against the cold, death/deathly slumber en mass to flora and fauna alike, and just generally bitter months that display the coldness of the cycle.

Silliness aside, I always feel like I've run a mile when I read your lore Zarsies. Fantastic. Gets a good ol' +1 from me.

This is marvelous Glad! Glad to see some more world lore - especially in regard to existing religions. Definitely top-notch.

Not so much no new lore, rather lore won't be reviewed until near the end of February.

Given that it's kept on a tight leash for those who do and can acquire knowledge of the ritual, I think this would be an absolutely amazing edition. What I love is that it's adding on to an already rather prevalent theme: spirits of past Druids. Gets a big ol' +1,111,111 from me. You really poured your all into this Gaia, and I think it turned out swimmingly.

Acasul- Accursed Light (Credit to Eloel on Deviantart) “It astonished me to find a small flickering flame while delving. My fascination only growing as it too expanded in size. Reaching an apex as it bared its giant maw.” -Account from a foolhardy adventurer Habitat Typically in the deepest caverns to the far south of Atlas. But could likely be found elsewhere given an abundance of thanium is present. Size The Acasul has been found to grow an average of 12 ft (3.7 m) in length, standing at 3 ft (0.9 m) on all fours. Such a specimen averaging a weight of 850 lbs (13,600 ounces). Despite this however, evidence suggests that they grow as large as their habitat accommodates. Varying tremendously depending on the space and resources available. Their definitive lifespan still a mystery. Diet Surprisingly, the reptile primarily feeds on thanium. Capable of sustaining itself on raw Mana, albeit with drawbacks. Being omnivorous, it can also feast on anything from mosses, fungi, insectoids, and so on. Eating just about anything that can provide adequate nutrients in its bleak environment. It’s theorized that this trait predates their solitary subterranean lifestyle, having lived above-ground as simple scavengers. Those that balance their diet are healthier, less aggressive, and even have higher chances of mating. Temperament The Acasul is an intelligent creature with its goals aligned on surviving to acquire sustenance, territory, and offspring. Becoming aggravated when these necessities are threatened. While they remain docile when these needs are met and sustained, by no means are these wild anomalies tame. Given their intelligence, they’re subsequently capable of various emotions and mental reasoning. Brief summary of the creature Daunting, alien, timeless, but a few words that perfectly describe the beast’s appearance. Bearing close-knitted scales impervious to steel weaponry, an elongated jaw filled with curved molars, and spewing a chilling flame from a dorsal orifice, this hunchbacked relic surpasses the strange. Generally some shade of dull gray, brown, or red, these dinosaurs vaguely resemble your average lizard. Save for the mound-like “hump” atop its back with a fuming crater-esque opening. Sprouting crystalline formations along the rim as years turn to decades. Aptly named for its ability to expel a whimsical display of light, the Acasul produces it as a byproduct from its primary diet: thanium. The spectacle itself differs drastically in tone dependent on climate and diet, typically consisting of primary or secondary colors: sky-blue, blood red, even an amber hue isn’t out of the question. Despite resembling fire however, it doesn’t exceed lukewarm temperatures without considerable effort from the reptile. Casting an eerie glow in the darkest hollows, illuminating its miniscule, colorless eyes. Generally the more goliath-like the reptilian, the greater difficulty it has traversing its territory. With clawed fingertips enabling them to scale walls, those of smaller stature even treading ceilings. Interestingly, a quick method of distinguishing one’s gender is to examine the tail. Males having long forked-tails, and females having short broadened-tails. Characteristic Though essentially blind after spending generations devoid of sunlight, the Acasul compensates with their other senses. Recognizing scents over a week old, hearing the smallest upturning of a pebble, and even detecting the flow of heat. Via yet another astronomical mutation, it can create a detailed mental map of its surroundings based off cumulative levels of thermal radiation. This enables them to track the enroute energized air particles through the most labyrinthian of tunnel systems until it stumbles upon its favorite delicacy. Gorging with ravenous ecstasy. Utilizing specialized chemicals within its saliva, the abnormal reptilian renders any detriment posed by the thanium null. Making the element incapable of converting heat to mana and vice versa. It is also due to this substance coating throughout the body that it prevails against thannic-dust. Thus when the mineral lodges safely in their stomach, heavily modified gastric acids are able to break it down, successfully digesting without detonation. It is from this congregation of Mana and heat that the Acasul derives not only its sustenance to live, but can cope within the frigid cold of its native environment. Heightening bodily temperature through a similar procedure of conversion, insulated by its tight layer of scales. Alleviating the body of excess by burning it off as an enchanting excrement. ...It should be taken into consideration that these gastric acids can melt through most natural material. Metals akin to steel being the ideal precautions when met with a facefull of this abominable corrosive force. It is because of the unique perspiration emitted by the Acasul that its crystalline growths occur atop its back. Sprouting from the gathered leftovers of thanium dust, only building with time. It is not uncommon for trusted mates to dine upon the treats growing on their respective partner’s back. This handy torch isn’t just for show however. The Acasul actively uses it for defensive purposes, the roaring crackle and blinding light sending most adversaries fleeing. Yet when this proves futile, they’re able tap into their Mana reserves in a last-ditch effort to fan the flames. The ghostly luminescence rising in temperature. Producing temperatures averaging 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 Celsius), the consistency of the numbers rely immensely on size. Needless to say, this process of eruption gravely tires the creature, and overreaching is a frequent cause of death. Succumbing to the all too permeating cold. That’s not all though, as the likelihood of a male passing on offspring also depends on the health of the inferno. Bodily fitnesse and mental prowess being two other quintessential factors when deciding partners. To-be-mothers hellbent on ensuring that their young possess the most desirable traits. Making quick learners from birth, they waste no time mastering their surroundings. Through observation or simple trial-and-error, these beasts can make the best of bleak conditions. Coping in remarkable ways. Falling into dormancy to conserve energy, adapting to changes in climate by adjusting energy expulsion, having a nigh perfect immune system, and so on. Allowing them to endure events of near cataclysmic proportion given their prerequisites remain. On rare occasions are Acasul slaughtered shortly after birth. The mother killing the newborn with terrifying ferocity and apathy. Driven by primal instinct. Not much is known as to why these spawn meet such a grisly fate, as none have gone to draw breath for over a minute. Yet it’s believed to correlate with those parents who submit themselves to a surplus of thanium radiation. Origin Unknown. How these beings came to be is up for much debate. One theory proposed that they hail from a different land altogether. Where scaleback monstrosities roam. Another that a voidal node altered them over countless generations long a go. The effects persisting long after. Mayhaps even more conscious forces had a hand to play in their creation? Weaknesses -Their underbelly lack the protection provided by their scales on the rest of their body, leaving it more vulnerable to penetration -Its dorsal orifice is susceptible to blockage. Potentially arousing panic in an attempt to clear the obstruction, be it conventionally or through eruption. In the case of total blockage, long-term effects include but are not limited to: cognitive degradation, hormonal and reproductive malfunction, overheating, bodily deterioration, and Mana build-up. -Higher susceptibility to methods of manipulating temperature, both directly and more elusively. -It can be communed with normally by Druids. LM Approval Required: Yes Redlines If in possession of an Acasul, contact the lore owner and provide sufficient RP evidence. Acasul are feral creatures, efforts to tame them extend no farther than mutual benefit for both parties and subsequent abandonment (or one of the two kills the other). The only exceptions being for Druids and their ilk. Though capable of surviving outside their standard cavernous habitat, climate and diet will greatly affect it. [EX) Forced to expel more in hot setting > intensified flames & temperatures > doesn’t freeze to death from eruption | Lack of available thanium > meager flames & temperatures | Etc.] Acasul that exceed the average size by roughly twice or more are restricted to members of the Event Team.

9/10 Either everywhere or nowhere.

Lovely jovely. Really does bring clarity too in my opinion. +1