MayRndz

MC Name:

         MayRndz

Character's Name:

         Leilatha Ibarellan

Character's Age:

         Old

Character's Race:

         High Elf

Link to your accepted MA:

         https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/232511-alchemy-fa-mayrndz/?tab=comments#comment-2016748

What magic(s) will you be teaching?

         [FA]Alchemy

Describe this magic or a creature as a whole:

Alchemy is a very big concept overall, broken down into multiple different subtypes with various uses and means, this including medical, scientific, artistic, ect. The knowledge to be able to break down herbs and look deeper into their properties as well as the reagents within, breaking them down into signs and symbols to create something else.
 

By separating these signs and symbols one is able to examine and learn more about the material world around them, the various properties and mixtures that can be created. An alchemist able to create anything ranging from a molotov to a flavorful way of cooking foods

Are there different sections or subsections of magic? Can those be elaborated upon?

Alchemy is HUGE with many different types of potions and sub-sections though I don't personally identify all of them as separated “sections”, simply a plethora of different creations with various motives behind them.
 

Further Alchemy is the only thing really “separated” in my eyes, this being the comprehension of Alchemical base studies and being able to take that knowledge and apply it to the material world. Beyond typical alchemist knowledge of potions, and oils. Including Smoggers, Tawkin, and Animii.

Can you give an example of a casting emote, of a spell of your choice?

*she leaned over to light a burner below the large pot, and begin filling it to a measured line with distilled water. Shifting over to a cutting board to begin running a blade across various plants, separating them leaves, stems and all and chopping them each into small diced slices. Sliding them afterwards into a pestle to grind them down into a fine powder, a finger dipping into the bowl to test the chalky substance between her fingers.
 

*After such she offered a satisfied nod of her head, gently pouring the ground powder into the pot of heated and distilled water, hands reaching for a comically large spoon to begin mixing it, dropping a dash of a deep red dye into the pot as well for a unique coloration. Slowly mixing in the properties [Mundane: Dark x2] [Earth: Blindness x3] [Mundane: Growth x2] and [Mundane: Endurance x1]. 
 

*She continued to mix it for a long while before dipping small skinny vials into the concoction, lifting it up to her nose to take a long whiff before corking it sealed and sloshing it around with a satisfied humm.

Can you give an example of a teaching-emote (interacting with another) of a spell of your choice?

*Held the door to the lab open as the other followed her in, the mariner offering a softened humm as she then moved to settle her weight on the counter, pulling out a book, various writings on the pages and offering it out “here is what we will be making today” she gave him a chance to look it over before continuing. “Last time I taught you about pulling the various properties from herbs, and spoke of the various fundamentals of extracting them, today you will actually be able to put your knowledge to use.” 
 

*Her weight then slid off of the counter and over to a kitchenette-like area laying out a cutting board, as well as a pestle laying it all out before him and showing him the typical process of working through breaking down and cutting the herbs, before grinding it into a fine granulated powder. “Careful with this now” she hummed with a nod of her head “It would not be fun to get it in your eyes.” She then reached up to the cupboard above pulling out small pouches, gently sliding handfuls of the powder into each offering them out for the other to keep. 

Say your student powergames during or after teaching, how do you reprimand that?

I often look over my students and carefully watch them when they first start out to ensure that they understand while also creating their own fun aesthetic. I typically believe the first time it happens is an accident, reprimanded by myself explaining what was done wrong and how to do it better in the future. Of Course if it seems purposeful or out of order then it would be ideal that I reach out to a member of St and let them know whats going on and what had happened, potentially dropping the student should the situation be bad enough / continued overly often.

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it:

         No

Do you agree to keep the ST updated on the status of your magic app?:

         Yes

Have you applied to teach this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app.

         No

Accepted.

[!] In the hazy depths of sleep, a vision unfurls like an ancient tapestry, weaving tales of a world shrouded in mystery…
 

“Heed the warning” a voice whose whisper danced across the darkness came

First came a scene of a realm draped in ethereal beauty, where emerald forests dance in the moonlight and crystalline waters shimmer with the light of a thousand stars. In the heart of this realm lies a creature of nightmares, imprisoned within the very fabric of reality. 
 

Next, a tumultuous scene of conflict unfolds—a being of insatiable hunger, devouring all in its path. Forests wither under its touch, rivers run dry, and mountains crumble to dust.nThe disciples of Metis conceive a strategy to confine the ancient terror, employing arcane spells and sacred rites to bind it within a prison of magic, safeguarding the world above.
 

With the passage of time and the fading of memories, the seals weaken, their magic waning like ancient threads. In the silence of the night, as shadows dance upon the walls, it stirs once more, its hunger roused from slumber.
 

With a roar that shakes the very fabric of reality, it shatters its prison, breaking free from age-old chains. Unleashed upon the world like a tempest, it lays waste to all, consuming with insatiable hunger.
 

Then, they awaken, drenched in sweat...

[!] Fingers grasped the contents as it came to the Sanguine Herald, eyes flickering over each word with a subtle nod of her horned head. "These words are spoken true, I grant my utmost respect for someone besides myself willing to speak out. My creed will follow no such laws of 'The Creed Pact', our ways cannot be changed on a whim." The elfess hummed "Well spoken Brother."

Take care my man!

Your report is under review. Applicable parties may provide a response before a verdict is given.

56 minutes ago, Fireheart said:

@MayRndzjust checking in, are you still being targeted with this proposed amendment?

bro I fr am :sobs:

I think someone is out to get me making all my personas non-rommancable.

In my opinion if Naz are so caught up in their drive to be selfish and gain power then they shouldn't care for platonic friendships or familial relations either though. Which I entirely disagree with the idea of making happen because it barrs roleplay so much - but im just adding onto what I think would be logical for the stance of your amendment.

[!] The leftover elemental explosion and blight would be cleared, shamans cleaning the land and building a shrine in its place. Though that beast still lingered upon the land, a problem to be had.
 

Name of the Artifact:

         The Arsenal of Calamity

Is this a combat related Artifact? If marked as “no”, it will not be usable in combat situations:

         Yes

MC Name of the person(s) currently in possession of the Artifact:

         MayRndz

 RP Name of the person(s) currently in possession of the Artifact:

         Zaelyn Arvellon

MC Name of the creator(s) of the Artifact (N/A if not applicable, e.g. for event items):

         MayRndz, Willstertheking2, Itz_Cookie123, possibly others

RP Name of the creator(s) of the Artifact (N/A if not applicable):

         Zaelyn, Viran Illera, Freya, possibly others

Screenshots of Roleplay
 

As this will be made with the invent ritual, it has not been attempted yet.

• This ritual requires a MArt to be posted and approved prior to attempting and requires an ST to be performed to play the creature(s) involved.

MC Item description (the exact description that will be used for the MC item if this MArt is accepted):

 Item Description
 

Before you would be a sheathed sword hilt, a series of varying runes covering a dark stained leather sheath holding the odd blade within. Said sword is unknown to all as the weapon changes to something new when drawn. Oddly enough, one is only able to draw this weapon should they hold Genus - seemingly stuck within the seethe as if bound within.
 

It would warp and change shape, each possessing a different ability and downside of its own. Leaving one to be diverse in combat, and less so fortunate in some situations. Masters of genus would find themselves knowing the origin of the blade's creation should they place their hand upon the hilt.

Effect(s) of the Artifact:

Upon drawing the armament in an emote, a roll of a d20 would be made determining the weapon from the list below as well as consuming 1 unit of genus from the user and taking an additional emote to transform (This may be done once per combat encounter).

• A roll of 1-5 would produce an empty hilt of a sword, accompanied by the end of a jagged broken sword unable to be used in combat, nor possessing any powers, still consuming a unit of genus from the user.
• A roll of 6-9 would produce the Storm Spear
• A roll of 10-13 would produce the Earthquake Hammer
• A roll of 14-16 would produce the Firestorm Flail
• A roll of 17-20 would produce the Tsunami Short sword

The Calamity Arsenal

 

Storm Spear
 

Crafted by skilled artisans who sought to capture the essence of the sky itself. The spear's shaft is made from polished oak, and adorned with intricate carvings depicting swirling winds and soaring birds. At the tip of the spear, a gleaming blade extends, appearing as if a translucent material resembling solidified clouds. Faint currents of air dance across its surface, hinting at the weapon's connection to the elemental forces of the air.  The spear before you would be half as heavy as a typical Ferrum spear but not nearly as effective in dealing physical damage due to the air runes ensorcelled upon it; swinging with much easier precision but leading to blows that are far less lethal to make up for the added precision. 
 

To activate the power, the user must twirl the spear in front of them for 2 emotes uninterrupted to direct a whirlwind of air in a 1x6 line in the direction they are facing. The whirlwind would last for 2 emotes before coming to a halt, and would consume 1 unit of genus to use, either requiring the user to draw blood from their target before use or sacrifice one of their units. The whirlwind would be strong enough to push those in up to half-plate armor 2 blocks per emote as long as they remain in the whirlwind. Those in full plate would simply struggle to move, advancing at half speed to either move out of the wind or towards the user. 
 

• This spear uses the effects of the Air Elemental Runes following redlines of the blood magic lore.

• When the whirlwind effect is used it is a lesser version of a blast generated by Tornado under call calamity.

• Should the blade be halted mid-twirl the spell would not be cast, still wasting a unit of genus. 
• Whilst the whirlwind is in effect the user would be vulnerable to attacks from the direction in which they are not facing.
• If the spear is rolled it is the only weapon available for the duration of the combat encounter from the arsenal of calamity.

Earthquake Hammer
 

A formidable hammer forged from the heart of the earth itself imbued with the power of the land. Its handle is hewn from the sturdy trunk of an ancient oak tree, its bark still bearing the marks of roots and vines that once embraced it. At the head of the hammer, a massive stone, seemingly hewn from the depths of the earth. Twice as heavy but twice as durable, making it difficult to swing but yield increased force with each blow, that stone never seemed to crack or break. Whilst wielding this weapon one would find it increasingly hard to land a blow and focus on dodging, leaving them more vulnerable.
 

To activate the power, the user must take 1 emote to ready a strike with the hammer, and an additional emote to hit the target. When the target is hit, they will feel an increase in their mass, as if gravity was pulling down upon them. This will slow the user to half speed, and any movement they make will be sluggish and slow as they fight this newfound weight. Creatures with Olog strength or greater will not be affected by this ability. The effects lasteing for 1 emote after the strike, and would consume 1 unit of genus to use, either requiring the user to draw blood from their target before use or sacrifice one of their units. 

• This hammer uses the effects of the Earth Elemental Runes following redlines of the blood magic lore.

• This hammer's ability creates a much lesser version of a blast generated by Earthquake under call calamity.

• Should the hammer be halted (ex hit upon another's blade or shield, the user stunned, etc.) the spell would not be cast, still wasting a unit of genus. 
•  It would take 2 full emotes to activate the effect, and it lasts for 1 emote after casting.
• If the hammer is rolled it is the only weapon available for the duration of the combat encounter from the arsenal of calamity.

Firestorm Whip
 

The whip's handle is wrapped in supple leather, and adorned with crimson runes that seem to flicker like flames in the darkness. At the end of the whip, strands of fiery energy dance and crackle, leaving a trail of smoldering embers in their wake. It would yield imprecise, uneven cuts that are flammable; if touched by fire or wet with a touch of blood the wound will ignite with mundane flame sustained for up to 4 emotes, able to be put out with mundane means.
 

To activate the power, the user must spin it for 1 emote uninterrupted, afterwards, it would light with fire and the user may attack within a range of 5 blocks. Blows from the flaming whip would deal second-degree burns upon flesh. The fire would remain upon the whip for 2 emotes before dispersing, and would consume 1 unit of genus to use, either requiring the user to draw blood from their target before use or sacrifice one of their units. 
 

• This whip uses the effects of the Fire Elemental Runes following redlines of the blood magic lore.

• This whip creates a lesser version of a blast generated by Firestorm under call calamity.

• Should the whip be halted whilst being activated the spell would not be cast, still wasting a unit of genus. 
• The fire would remain upon the whip for 2 emotes before dispersing.
• The whip would take 1 emote to activate its power.
• If the whip is rolled it is the only weapon available for the duration of the combat encounter from the arsenal of calamity.

Tsunami Shortsword
 

A shortsword that embodies the fluidity and strength of the ocean depths. Its hilt is wrapped in shimmering blue leather, and adorned with intricate engravings of crashing waves and swirling currents. The blade itself is crafted from a ferrum, its edges sharp yet seemingly to never grow dull like the ebb and flow of the tide. The blade would be hydrophobic and buoyant, able to keep its wielder afloat within water as a last resort.
 

To activate the power, one emote must be made to charge the weapon, having it take an idle glow upon its surface. Two emotes must be made to slash the air in perpendicular lines, and such would create 2 tandem lines of water akin to crashing waves in a storm knocking the attacker off their feet stunned for 1 emote, nd would consume 1 unit of genus to use, either requiring the user to draw blood from their target before use or sacrifice one of their units. 
 

• This blade uses the effects of the water Elemental Runes following redlines of the blood magic lore.

• This blade creates a much lesser version of a blast generated by Tsunami under call calamity.

• Should the blade be halted whilst being activated - the spell would not be cast, still wasting a unit of genus. 
• Both slashes move at the same time and cannot be launched at multiple people in different emotes.
• The weapon takes 1 emote to charge, and 2 emotes to cast the slashes.
• If the sword is rolled it is the only weapon available for the duration of the combat encounter from the arsenal of calamity.

Red Lines of the Artifact

• This artifact may not be recreated by use of the ritual.
  •  This artifact can’t be destroyed in the same way as any mundane weapon ex it won't shatter - and instead reverts back to the broken blade within its sheath.
  • The artifact can be destroyed VIA the use of two blood mages T3 and up possessing the weapon and its sheath essentially doing a freeform reverse ritual.
  • The artifact can be destroyed VIA being cleansed by 2 T3 and up Holy Mages.
  • The artifact can be destroyed if one defaces the runes upon the Sheath, however this would not be known in roleplay and would be based around experimentation should one take ahold of the blade and its sheath.
• The ritual requires three blood mages minimum to participate, two of which must be tier three.
• The ritual exhausts any participants, so they are unable to participate in another ritual for one OOC day.
• The Artifact requires one emote to draw, spending 1 genus, followed by a roll of 1d20 to decide the weapon it transforms into. No abilities of the armaments are able to be used within this two emote timeframe.
• All abilities take 1 genus to activate after the initial genus is spent to draw the armament.
•  If one expends all their genus through the usage of the armaments, it will be considered a suicide pk and they will be subject to such clause.
• The user must stay stationary while using the abilities of the armaments only able to turn in a 360.
• The spells within the armaments are considered T5 for all redline purposes.
• Only usable by beings with genus, as defined in blood magic lore.
• Resheathing the weapon in a combat encounter will lock the weapon in the sheath, preventing reuse in that encounter.
• The armament cannot be predrawn before an RP scenario. If it is drawn before combat begins, it must be emoted in the RP leading up to the conflict. In other words, one cannot walk around with it drawn.

 Explanation of the effect(s) (i.e. how it does what it does - slight bending of magic lore is allowed):

The mart is made using the Invent to imbue various elemental runes, made to replicate very nerfed versions of the effects of call calamity. Four weapons placed into the ritual circle used to establish the creation of a weapon with the fluidity to shift and change.
 

Number of duplicates of this Artifact: 0

Do you understand that there is a three-month cooldown between posting MArts per-player, and that cooldown begins upon acceptance? (Denial does not trigger a cooldown period.)

         Yes

 Have you applied for this Artifact before, and had it denied? If so, link the app:

        https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/233648-mart-the-arsenal-of-calamity/
 

10 hours ago, Amayonnaise said:

 

Thank you for clarifying the physical composition!

 

I agree with your points about FTB + Transc being passed w that specific redline. I think the only difference I would point out is that with Transc, your character is still a mortal with their own mind etc. who has additional effects, whereas with Treelords your character's soul and entire existence has been altered. With that in mind, I could again see asexual companionships existing, but understand the argument against FTB (They're plants). 

 

But again, if your redlines are cutting away the potential for problematic FTB, I don't see why it should be anyone's concern or business. They shouldn't hear about it or see it anyhow.

Understood, thank you for the insight <3.

On 3/20/2024 at 10:04 PM, VoidTermnia said:

Musin should be able to become druids. I have looked over the druidism lore, and failed to find anything mentioning requiring a greater soul. In addition, Hou-Zi should also be able to become druids, as they also have lesser souls.

 

Old Redlines

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• Musin cannot learn most magics, due to their lesser souls. They however can only learn the following: Housemagic, Bardmancy, Seer, Herald of Azdromoth, Kani, Sorvian Crafting, and Alchemy with all its Feats. Creatures they can only become Zevnka, Machine Spirits, and Klones (bodies must be musin to transfer into)

 

New Redlines

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 Old Redlines:

 

• Musin cannot learn most magics, due to their lesser souls. They however can only learn the following: Housemagic, Bardmancy, Druidism, Seer, Herald of Azdromoth, Kani, Sorvian Crafting, and Alchemy with all its Feats. Creatures they can only become Zevnka, Machine Spirits, and Klones (bodies must be musin to transfer into)

 

Only if musin can learn all deity magic would I find this acceptable tbh since it's a deity magic.

On 3/21/2024 at 3:33 AM, KudosMetro said:

There's currently a Hou-zi druid, actually!  They're a gorilla hou-zi I think, but also HERE'S THE SCREENSHOT!  It's taken from the "Nature Infusion" — "Attunement" section of the Communion post!
 

Those are old ones, the new ones dont allow it atm 

22 hours ago, Amayonnaise said:

What exactly are treelord husks made out of?

In the original write it's explained that they have the muscles and such in their compositionion but they're made of plant matter, with a psudoskin entirely similar to regular skin just “tougher.”

22 hours ago, Amayonnaise said:

Treelord being obsessed with nature and being..

Maybe obsession was the wrong word on my part, they're just meant to care more for plants and druids.

22 hours ago, Amayonnaise said:

In regards to the FTB concerns - I don't really understand why FTB should be a concern, if the players aren't doing wacky ass shit..

Wasn't a problem and never has been until players were changing their characters to be unusually short or tall, which is why I removed those features. I literally had Creamys friends flat out tell me he made the submission as a meme and it got passed. If anything if the wacky shit is a concern it should be for transcendence too. Why can they have animal features and not be regarded but druids who are treelords get backlash for having a pseudo body like clones? In which case this is the wording to cover transcendances back which I am more than happy to add to my own write is -”Don’t use the mental/physical effects to break ToS server rules.”  

MC Name:

         MayRndz

Character's Name:

         Leilatha Ibarellan

Character's Age:

         Old

Character's Race:

         High Elf

Link to your accepted MA:

         https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/231391-naztherak-ma-mayrndz/?tab=comments#comment-2010940

What magic(s) will you be teaching?

         Naztherak

Describe this magic or a creature as a whole:

Naz is a dark deity magic, built on the foundation that power comes at a steep price, beginning with deals struck by individuals seeking to overcome their weaknesses. Those bound are known as False Princes, those whom make pacts with one of the Five Lords of the Pentacle: Velkuzat the Goat, Drazhana the Bat, Kiiztria the Snake, Kholidav the Crow, Zathairn the Black Cat. from the High Hells of Moz’Strimoza. 
 

A Prince may offer parts of their soul to gain more infernal power bestowed by their Patron, however all start with the ability to manipulate malflame and demonology. False Princes progress through tiers, starting as Princelings and advancing to Masters, with each tier bringing increased mastery over dark arts but also further corruption. They gain access to spells such as malflame manipulation and demonology, as well as the ability to summon infernal creatures like imps and zar’ei. The further they progress a person may dedicate more slots to obtain things such as pacting and cursing which would take an additional slot each (meaning a Naz could pact 4 magic slots in total).
 

Physical changes accompany this progression, with the False Princes' bodies becoming increasingly infernal in appearance. The process includes the acquisition of an infernal brand that covers their body as they ascend the tiers, as well as additional demonic traits like claws, fangs, and horns. False Princes are susceptible to holy magic and have limitations on the armor they can wear. Additionally, they are afflicted with malices, dark temperaments reflective of their innermost virtues and sins. 
 

They also rely on Maleus as a fuel for their spells and rituals, with rakir serving as ink for their grimoires and a vital component for their workings. A Prince’s power stems from their grimoire and the incantations written in Rakir in the demonic tongue of Ilzakarn. If they don't have their grimoire they are unable to cast unless they ascend.

Are there different sections or subsections of magic? Can those be elaborated upon?

I like to break it down into what is essentially 5 sections, Malflame Control, Demonology, Pacting, Boons & banes, and Curses.
 

• Malflame Control in Naztherak involves conjuring flames from the Hells that inflict excruciating pain when they make contact with the skin of soul-bearing individuals, burning not just the physical body but also the soul itself. These flames leave behind burns that radiate an afterglow in the Warlock's malflame color.
• Demonology is the practice of binding, controlling, and summoning lesser inferi, such as imps and zar’ei.. These creatures must be captured and created through roleplay, then bound to a grimoire to prevent them from dying.
• Pacting allows False Princes to bond with their infernal familiar, gaining more abilities and power from their Patron. This pact involves dedicating another magic slot to obtain additional power outlined below:
  • Boons & Banes are granted to False Princes once they complete the pacting process, providing them with additional avenues to gain descendant trust by offering small tastes of power in exchange for a price. Boons and Banes are applied through a relatively freeform process involving focusing emotes and finalizing a "tattoo" depicting the boon and bane in Ilzakarn, which requires being burned by malflame for it to work. There are two types of Boons: Greater and Lesser. Greater Boons do not require a corresponding Bane because they already contain a built-in fallacy. For example, Regrowth (Kakhurzu) allows the regrowth of lost appendages but with infernal mutations. Lesser Boons must be accompanied by a Bane, where one grants a power and the other takes something in return, such as Clayface, which allows changing hair and eye color but with a corresponding loss of a sense like taste, hearing, smell, touch, or sight. A Bane may also be given without a corresponding Boon if desired by the Naztherak.
  • Curses involve sacrificing a portion of the soul to the Lord, gaining the ability to create cursed idols and use cursed fire. Cursed idols can be disguised objects cursed with malices, while cursed fire is malflame laced with the Warlock's malice, inflicting corruption upon contact with a descendant's skin. Both curses can be countered by Paladin purging.

Can you give an example of a casting emote, of a spell of your choice?

[!] Fingers gently brushed across the leather bound journal as she flipped it open a dull purple radiating acrossed those pages as the devils visage flickered between it and the space before her.
 

[!] A hand lofted to an idle snap, her slitted cat like visage flickering about as a ring of purple flame formed, taking a step forward to step through the portal, closing shortly after behind her.

Can you give an example of a teaching-emote (interacting with another) of a spell of your choice?

[!] Her lips pressed to a thin line, those slitted cat like eyes remaining upon the other before her with a softened rumble emitting off her form. “Pull your grimoire out, and focus” a quiet hiss came from the Ibarellans lips.
 

[!] “Dont forget Rok-dhurz.” she offered a nod of her head those words carefully dancing off her tongue “and hells, don't break anything on my ship or ill throw you overboard” the cranky woman offered peering to that student before her.
 

[!] Shortly after she offered a nod - at least somewhat satisfactory. “Now keep doing it, till you feel like yer arms will fall off and have no doubt you can cast with confidence.”
 

Say your student powergames during or after teaching, how do you reprimand that?

If a student was powergaming or abusing the magic I would first approach myself, and explain the situation to them - telling them to stop doing it and please correct themselves. That if they have any questions they can PM me or an ST. If the student continues to powergame, then I will PM ST, as well as make it clear I'd like to drop them from my TA for a lack of understanding / continued powergaming.
 

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it:

         No

Do you agree to keep the ST updated on the status of your magic app?:

         Yes

Have you applied to teach this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app.

         No

11 minutes ago, Wizry said:

          My argument will primarily be based on how I disagree that this is best-fitting with an end-game Druidic ‘CA’, rather than the current lore as presented now. Even though MayRndz has provided a perspective that this is a ‘immortal druid capstone’, I also disagree as this reads more as Fae CA that is not what was intended by the original lore. These two disagreements will address why I don’t consider this lore as something we should pilot Tree-Lord into, as it would seem to be rather out-of-line with the original intentions.

 

          OhDeerLord’s lore, cited in MayRndz's bibliography, has a very simple purpose, “The purpose of a Soul Tree is to be eternal soldiers for nature and the aspects. OOCly this makes it so that things such as age or disease don’t get in the way of the character doing their duty, and softlocks them into the role of a Nature’s Protector. All in all, it is the Apex of what a druid could be, one who has dedicated in-character and real life time to the cause, and the reward? More work.” The lore he writes is purely in service of that, where the druid is allowed to continue doing their work – with issues. They are not meant to become transcendent or ‘fae-like’, but instead they are able to continue live eternally and continue their work as druids. This lore, however, makes it so that this capstone is tied inherently with the fae and not their work. I will quote directly here from the current submission, “Given their stature, a greater affliction of natural energies and fae are presented upon them; they are able to perform their abilities to the fullest - to become the conduits of natural energies, vanguards who purge the unnatural. Faced with a drive to fight for the natural world itself, and feeling empathy for the songs of life around them. No matter the path they choose, or the freedom they have to follow various ideals, they are meant to fight on behalf of nature through any means and to be its voice in times of great need.” This connects them – instead of with what they have done priorly as a druid, serving nature in the actual world around them – with the fae outright. This is why I think that, conceptually, OhDeerLord’s idea of keeping it so that they are simply unkept from doing their duty instead of MayRndz’s idea of connecting them directly to the fae is  more interesting & more compelling, as Epiphytes and Transcendence already fill the submission’s niche of connecting them to the Fae.

 

          This lore in general seems to be opposed to a simple perspective of what treelords ought to be. That perspective is that they don’t need to be stronger, but instead they are an extension of your life, not so that you gain immortality, but that you can continue your work as a druid unabetted by age or disease. I think MayRndz’s contribution is more disinteresting because it presents itself as a perspective that this should be the end-game, instead of simply another way to continue working – far, far into the future. That perspective is fundamental to comprehending this lore and explains the powers & buffs it gets. That perspective is why I disagree that this lore submission is better than OhDeerLord’s lore. This lore may work better as some kind of 'amendment' pathway for treelords instead of being fundamental to all players who use this CA.

If you read my opening sentiments you would know I entirely did rework the system to shift it away from the origional writing. Its not meant to be the same as OhDeerLords write which is why I included a majority of the active treelords in the rewrite

2 hours ago, FlemishSupremacy said:

Tell you the truth; Azdrazi had the exact same redline and certain people did NOT interpret it that way, so better safe than sorry

As for the people complaining about the mental changes you'll experience, I think it's quite fitting for there to be major mental differences if you commit to such a drastic change to your being. Treelord is clearly not meant for players who seek to continue their day to day slice of life interactions but just with a big powerboost. I think the mental changes allow these treelords to be unique characters and not just event characters, in a way similar to how the azdrazi mental changes give them new goals and a new (potentially alien) outlook on life

Lore looks great tho!

Fair enough, thank you for the feedback!

2 hours ago, Evanuri said:

To sort of piggy-back on this, I'm not the largest fan that aesthetic changes like horns, etc. are obligate when becoming a Soul Tree. This exists in Transcendence already. I enjoy it when it's not compulsory and the Soul Tree/player can choose to take on these more dramatic, physical effects.

I left it open to interpretation for relatively that reason, the biggest impact just being they require SOME sort of “tell” that they aren't simply a regular descendant. This could be literally anything nature or animal related.

2 hours ago, Evanuri said:

Making it compulsory between both Transcendence and Soul Tree, while also a part of Epipyhte? (Correct me if I'm wrong

I don't believe it's a requirement for epiphyte(someone can correct me if I'm wrong because I haven't read the most recent lore) I think it's an extension to their ability to be so free form aswell.

14 hours ago, Rayalia said:

That's just my opinion. I actually quite like the other spells. Like I said; I'm neutral on this rewrite, I like some of it but the other half doesn't make sense to me.

To be fair to shoot some of the spells isn't something that bothers me if it comes down to it. It's important to keep in mind I started writing this before a lot of the major druid rewrites went through aswell so there was no intention to copy, though the similarities do make sense considering they're still druidic affiliated. Great minds think alike 😂.

2 hours ago, Evanuri said:

The most interesting thing about Soul Tree is that 'Immortal Soldier of the Wilds' intention, and the mental characteristics of technically not being yourself, that 'yourself' is actually a tree.

Exactly my thoughts aswell, which is why I tried to keep this majorly the foundation of the CA.

1 minute ago, bloomtiara said:

I would like to ask a question about this part, because I am a bit tired to understand all of this fully, but is this a changed version from the previous lore?; being that they no longer have the ability to change their appearance/aesthetics, but now ALWAYS have some sort of nature affecting their appearance, and cannot look fully descendant like?

They can still alter themselves VIA the amendment pengin made for the heartwood form, and in the Tier system it outlines the appearances can be shifted each rebirth / going between the anchor. Yes the idea is they cannot look fully descendant anymore though.

9 minutes ago, Rayalia said:

Gave it a once over and I'm a little distracted, so apologies if I've misconstrued any information, but this rewrite feels more a little like an epiphyte copy, paste, and improvement rather than a unique CA. I like some of the changes made but I'm not so sure about the other half. 

 

Regardless of my neutral mentality on this post, it reads well and the ideas are interesting enough.

if you read the current CA it is relatively the same concept, just one is an immortal druid capstone and one is a fae thing. Though alot of the flavor added I felt separated them relatively well.

5 minutes ago, RaiderBlue said:

I don't think I gave any sort of feedback on this write, atleast not any time recently.

I apologize if you had not, Pengin had however mentioned showing it and I amended some of the exhaustion systems based on the feedback I had been told you made.

30 minutes ago, Wizry said:

This is incredibly limiting to write into the lore. It makes it so that, instead of having what is presently in the lore, it is a single obsession that the player cannot feasibly roleplay around dynamically. In essence, my argument is that this makes tree-lords from 'player-characters' to a type of 'event character'.

For clarification, this is what is currently written, "The mind of a soul tree is one of schisms and harsh realities. With the mind split between tree and husk, the struggles of identity are an everyday, nonstop issue. Changes to biology, the loss of sleep that grants dreams, the differences of the body compared to that of flesh, all become influences that can lead to more mental conditions than your stereotypical druid. The coping mechanisms will vary, and sometimes become far fetched. You might see one become a soldier of nature. Another slowly losing themselves to the trees themselves. Another forgets how to eat. In the end the mental distress becomes a bonding mechanic. Soul trees will enjoy being near other soul trees, just like a dwarf enjoys another dwarf, an elf another elf. But this too leads to more isolation, for without great effort and support, they will drift from what they once were and lose that part of their identity all together. A soul tree requires a powerful will, or they will be lost to their loved ones."

 

The reason the current lore's mental effects are better for roleplay is that it makes it simple in the understanding that these characters have difficulty with their sense of self, but also sensible in that they are not forced to basically become a 'one-note event character' & permanently unable to somehow begin to 'cope' with their new condition. The mental effects you are describing would have the characters have one motive, instead of potentially multiple. For instance, some tree-lords play as servants of nature while retaining some kind of family structure. This type of roleplay would be replaced with a one-note 'obsession', instead of an actual struggle to retain former family structures from before they became a treelord.

 

That is good for an event character, but for proper characters made by players - this, one, confines them directly to 'natural energy' and thus the environments that contain the most of them. These would be, as a result, druidic playerbases, which would result in a lack of roleplay from other playerbases for the player unless they choose to ignore that part of lore. Two, this makes their roleplay entirely static, instead of dynamic, since there is no capacity for a potential struggle to adapt to their new change - as they are forced to accept this obsession in this lore.

 

I would ask for a once-over for the mental effects, as this would ruin a good part of dynamism for tree-lord roleplayers.

I would like to iterate that I didn't redline it in a way to be forceful with the intention of disregarding familial or friendship bonds, hence allowing different coping and this was more-so examples. However I get where that can be confusing so I've tried to reword it minorly to hopefully amend the concerns.

"That is good for an event character, but for proper characters made by players - this, one, confines them directly to 'natural energy' and thus the environments that contain the most of them. "

Though I should clarify they are a druid end game CA, they SHOULD be catering to the balance and the natural world.

1 minute ago, creamynoteblock said:

I don't see a No FTB redline

 

 

The concern seems pretty self explanatory with this comment

Treelord
 

“It calls to you whispering for something that you can never quite understand - a hot knife burning through your chest. . . and to some, it drives them to insanity” ~ Zaelyn, The Riptide

Index:

I: Preface
II: Origin
- Requirements
- Compatibility
- Purpose
III: Creation
- Development
- Unattunement
IV: The Treelord
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Weaknesses
V: Features & Abilities
- Exhaustion
- Passive Features
- Active Abilities
VI: Mechanics
- Death & Revival
- Corruption
VII: Credits & Citations
 

I. Preface

Changelog

II. Origin
 

In times of great calamity and corruption, ancient druii bound themselves together through flow of mana and chorus of nature. Committing themselves to a ritual that would surrender their soul and form to the eternal forest; yet allow them to continue their journey upon the mortal plane. They were allowed a chance to elongate life - to continue fighting for their beliefs and on behalf of nature. The ritual culminated in the creation of a treelord; one who no longer aged, nor waned in strength. Taking up the mantle of druidism itself and binding their lives eternally to the Aspects’ cause.
 

A druid who is Tier 5 in Communion and Control - and possessing one other druidic ability - may be presented with the opportunity to become a treelord through ritual. There is no way to reverse the transformation once it's made. Upon completion of the ritual the druid's soul is permanently bound to the eternal forest. Treelords are the overall pinnacle of druidism wrapped in immense fae and natural energy.
 

Purpose
 

One who no longer ages in stature nor wanes in strength, their forms unbound from the chains of mortality so that they may instead serve as the eternal servants of nature itself. The world is infinite, continuing on even when druii have passed to the eternal forest; so they must instead seek ways to continue their legacy. A Treelords immortality is a blessing of both wisdom and enlightenment, breaking the chains that hold them from caution. Treelords have seen the world, its failures and successes, and can guide those of each new generation. But, that same freedom warps the mind, withering from endless pain as they watch those around them perish continuously. Given their stature, a greater affliction of natural energies and fae are presented upon them; they are able to perform their abilities to the fullest - to become the conduits of natural energies, vanguards who purge the unnatural. Faced with a drive to fight for the natural world itself, and feeling empathy for the songs of life around them. No matter the path they choose, or the freedom they have to follow various ideals, they are meant to fight on behalf of nature through any means and to be its voice in times of great need. To possess an understanding and empathy that runs deeper than any druii that walks upon the mortal plane. 
 

III. Creation
 

Development
 

The ritual requires the druid to be laid under the night sky within a fae ring, exposed entirely to natural elements and surrounded by the most seasoned of druidic kin.Three elder druii of T5 or greater are required, at least one of which must herald an understanding of the creation process and lead the ritual. 
 

When the ritual is done, the blood of a treelord is required to draw runes across the subject's arms and chest before the sapling of a tree is placed upon them. The three druids then all connect to nature and infuse their energy into the subject and the sapling, growing the tree through their form in a painfully slow transformation. Piercing through the subject and killing their mortal form and body, soul cast into the realm of fae where it will now linger. . The sapling used turns into a spiritual stake that pierces the soul of the to-be tree lord within a fae ring. 
 

The ritual allows that tree to begin growing in two places, one linking to the mortal plane, and the other taking the shape of the sapling and blooming into a spiritual tree which is tethered by its 'roots' to the mortal plane. The tree lord's soul remains locked within the newly formed 'soul tree', bound to a tree grown within the eternal forest that stops the soul from wandering too far.  Locking them in a Druidic limbo between mortality and death prevents them from becoming a ghost of the Druidic forest and blocking them from communicating in death. 
 

The subject’s mind and body falls into a comatose-like state as they begin to undergo the transformation, leaving them unable to be played for 1 OOC day.  A tree grown in its place now to act as an anchor for the newly created treelord to pass between the mortal and fae realm, their body able to emerge through the tree as a husk of their former self that has been warped by the realm in which they permanently reside.
 

mine 

Malinor can be taken off my TA.

MC Name:

         MayRndz

Character's Name:

         Valyndra

Character's Age:

         87

Character's Race:

         mali'aheral

What magic(s) will you be learning?

         Paladinism

Teacher's MC Name:

         Saffryie

Teacher's RP Name:

         Amelia

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it:

         N/A

Do you agree to keep Story updated on the status of your magic app?:

         Yes

Are you aware that if this magic is shelved, it will be unavailable to use?

         Yes