Condensation Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Nathrangking said: "This I think will be the best solution that we can hope for at the moment." I turn to Kailer. "We have little time to waste. If you could call the platoon and their officer we can begin." @Ookla the Grammatical "They're awaiting you at the training ground, I assumed that would be the best place for them to learn." 3 hours ago, Ookla the Reserved said: Psyder hand stopped inches from the entry point of the withergeist. "Very well," he said neutrally. "For projection... shadow acid. A substance that annihilates normal matter, and causes pain to living matter. Dyrlings are varied, but pain is universal. For construction, armored plating is your best bet. Your frail form will not be able to withstand many attacks without assistance. For jurisdiction, telekinesis. One of the most versatile offensive options, and useful for enemies that are hard to get close to. For perception, you may as well choose darkvision- it will help you better work with other Myrkaal. And finally, for augmentation..." He slid the blade across his skin once more. "I'm sure you can see the benefits of regeneration." Herate compared the two examples in her head to give herself a basic idea of the range and nodded. "For projection, I would instead like to radiate contentment or dull emotion. Akin to yours, but less... destructive. I would also prefer to keep my basic appearance, so for my construct I will choose claws. For jurisdiction... this one sounds fine, telekinesis. Perception sounds reasonable, and enhancing my strength for enhancement. Do those all work?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative_Null Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ookla the Grammatical said: "They're awaiting you at the training ground, I assumed that would be the best place for them to learn." 4 hours ago, Ookla the Reserved said: 'That will work. I'll get them ready and be off, if that's all right with you." Quote Unless anyone has any objections, I'll just do this off screen and have the wards finished in a few hours Edited December 7, 2020 by 00kla 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, 00kla said: 'That will work. I'll get them ready and be off, if that's all right with you." "That's perfectly fine, they're your troops to command now." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Ookla the Grammatical said: Herate compared the two examples in her head to give herself a basic idea of the range and nodded. "For projection, I would instead like to radiate contentment or dull emotion. Akin to yours, but less... destructive. I would also prefer to keep my basic appearance, so for my construct I will choose claws. For jurisdiction... this one sounds fine, telekinesis. Perception sounds reasonable, and enhancing my strength for enhancement. Do those all work?" "Those are all possible," replied Psyder. "I could give them to you now, if you are sure." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ookla the Reserved said: "Those are all possible," replied Psyder. "I could give them to you now, if you are sure." Herate steeled herself and nodded before she could change her mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Psyder's shadow deepened, his eyes becoming dark with a lust for destruction as his withergeist emerged. "Brace yourself," he said, his words echoed by a second, twisted voice. With that, he slammed his hand into her navel once more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Herate sucked in, by now more used to the pain. It probably helped that she was ready for it, as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 The pain was worse. Much worse. First came the easy part: projection. A few lines from the core to the hands, some script to create the effect, and it was done. A few more lines and some script later, the ability to construct claws was added. Barely any trouble at all. Sure, the lines felt like maggots crawling with live electrical wires, but at least it was only on the skin. The telekinesis ability was the last on the easy ones, requiring only a few symbols in key places across the body so as to best create a surrounding web of power. After that, the power began to turn inwards. Tendrils that were somehow both freezing cold and burning hot began to worm their way through Herate's body. Script formed inside of her, power etched into her very bones. It spread outwards from her chest agonizingly slowly, leaving behind a residual ache as it passed. Almost as an afterthought, it wove script into her eyes to let her see what lay in darkness as well as light. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Herate screamed, unable to keep her mouth shut this time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Psyder waited for the screaming to subside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Herate grew hoarse and her screaming cut off. She hugged herself, breathing heavily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 "You finished?" asked Psyder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ookla the Reserved said: "You finished?" asked Psyder. "Yes," Herate said simply. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 "Good," said Psyder. "Your training begins immediately." He turned and walked out the door. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Herate followed him with a last glance at Daolan. He smiled reassuringly at her, he would be fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Psyder led Herate into a section of empty courtyard. "Let's get you used to your abilities," he said briskly. "First of all, darkvision- I bet you didn't even notice that room was dark when we left, did you?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, Ookla the Reserved said: Psyder led Herate into a section of empty courtyard. "Let's get you used to your abilities," he said briskly. "First of all, darkvision- I bet you didn't even notice that room was dark when we left, did you?" "No I didn't." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) "Perception abilities are mostly automatic," said Psyder. "You can deactivate them, but usually there's no need- they don't use much power." He extended his hands, transitioning. "The first trick is projection. Pretty simple- just let power flow from your core into your hands." Edited December 9, 2020 by Ookla the Reserved 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Herate stretched out her hands to imitate Psyder, trying to 'let the power flow'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 "Hmm," said Psyder noncommittally. "Fair enough. Should work for now. Next, construction. Just pour power into the scripts on your hands that aren't the projection ones." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Herate tried, considering the two different scripts as entirely two different appendages. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Power shot forth from Herate's hands, forming into claws of dark crystal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 She grinned. "I could probably get used to this." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 "Finally, jurisdiction," said Psyder. "You feel the scattered marks, yes? Push power into those. It will create a network of energy around you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condensation Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Herate's eyebrows furrowed as she concentrated, trying to find them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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