by Tao Wong
Beacon of the Angels
Vanguard of the Apocalypse
Eye of the Storm
Society’s Web
Judgment of All
Immovable Object / Unstoppable Force
Domain
Shackles of Eternity
John’s Paladin of Erethra Skills
Class Skill: Penetration (Level 3)
Few can face the judgment of a Paladin in direct combat, their ability to bypass even the toughest of defenses a frightening prospect. Reduces Mana Regeneration by 10 permanently.
Effect: Ignore all armor and defensive spells by 60%. Increases damage done to shields by 120%.
Class Skill: Aura of Chivalry (Level 1)
A Paladin’s very presence can quail weak-hearted enemies and bolster the confidence of allies, whether on the battlefield or in court. The Aura of Chivalry is a double-edged sword however, focusing attention on the Paladin—potentially to their detriment. Increases success rate of Perception checks against Paladin by 10% and reduces stealth and related skills by 10% while active. Reduces Mana Regeneration by 5 Permanently.
Effect: All enemies must make a Willpower check against intimidation against user’s Charisma. Failure to pass the check will cow enemies. All allies gain a 50% boost in morale for all Willpower checks and a 10% boost in confidence and probability of succeeding in relevant actions.
Note: Aura may be activated or left-off at will.
Beacon of the Angels (Level 2)
User calls down an atmospheric strike from the heavens, dealing damage over a wide area to all enemies within the beacon. The attack takes time to form, but once activated need not be concentrated upon for completion.
Effect: 1000 Mana Damage done to all enemies, structures and vehicles within the maximum 25 meter column of attack
Mana Cost: 500 Mana
Eyes of Insight (Level 1)
Under the eyes of a Paladin, all untruth and deceptions fall away. Only when the Paladin can see with clarity may he be able to judge effectively. Reduces Mana Regeneration by 5.
Effect: All Skills, Spells and abilities of a lower grade that obfuscate, hinder or deceive the Paladin are reduced in effectiveness. Level of reduction proportionate to degree of difference in grade and Skill Level.
Eye of the Storm (Level 1)
In the middle of the battlefield, the Paladin stands, seeking justice and offering judgment on all enemies. The winds of war will seek to draw both enemies and allies to you, their cruel flurries robbing enemies of their lives and bolstering the health and Mana of allies.
Effect: Eye of the Storm is an area effect buff and taunt. Psychic winds taunt enemies, forcing a Mental Resistance check to avoid attacking user. Enemies also receive 5 points of damage per second while within the influence of the Skill, with damage decreasing from the epicenter of the Skill. Allies receive a 5% increase in Mana and Health regeneration, decrease in effectiveness from Skill center. Eye of the Storm affects an area of 50 meters around the user.
Cost: 500 Mana + 20 Mana per second
Vanguard of the Apocalypse (Level 2)
Where others flee, the Paladin strides forward. Where the brave dare not advance, the Paladin charges. While the world burns, the Paladin still fights. The Paladin with this Skill is the vanguard of any fight, leading the charge against all of Erethra’s enemies.
Effect: +45 to all Physical attributes, increases speed by 55% and recovery rates by 35%. This Skill is stackable on top of other attribute and speed boosting Skills or spells.
Cost: 500 Mana + 10 Stamina per second
Society’s Web (Level 1)
Where the Eye of Insight provides the Paladin an understanding of the lies and mistruths told, Society’s Web shows the Paladin the intricate webs that tie individuals to one another. No alliance, no betrayal, no tangled web of lies will be hidden as each interaction weaves one another closer. While the Skill provides no detailed information, a skilled Paladin can infer much from the Web.
Effect: Upon activation, the Paladin will see all threads that tie each individual to one another and automatically understand the details of each thread when focused upon.
Cost: 400 Mana + 200 Mana per minute
Other Class Skills
Frenzy (Level 1)
Effect: When activated, pain is reduced by 80%, damage increased by 30%, stamina regeneration rate increased by 20%. Mana regeneration rate decreased by 10%
Frenzy will not deactivate until all enemies have been slain. User may not retreat while Frenzy is active.
Cleave (Level 2)
Effect: Physical attacks deal 60% more base damage. Effect may be combined with other Class Skills.
Cost: 25 Mana
Elemental Strike (Level 1 - Ice)
Effect: Used to imbue a weapon with freezing damage. Adds +5 Base Damage to attacks and a 10% chance of reducing speed by 5% upon contact. Lasts for 30 seconds.
Cost: 50 Mana
Instantaneous Inventory (Maxed)
Allows user to place or remove any System-recognized item from Inventory if space allows. Includes the automatic arrangement of space in the inventory. User must be touching item.
Cost: 5 Mana per item
Shrunken Footsteps (Level 1)
Reduces System presence of user, increasing the chance of the user evading detection of System-assisted sensing Skills and equipment. Also increases cost of information purchased about user. Reduces Mana Regeneration by 5 permanently.
Tech Link (Level 2)
Effect: Tech Link allows user to increase their skill level in using a technological item, increasing input and versatility in usage of said items. Effects vary depending on item. General increase in efficiency of 10%. Mana regeneration rate decreased by 10%
Designated Technological Items: Neural Link, Sabre
Analyze (Level 2)
Allows user to scan individuals, monsters, and System-registered objects to gather information registered with the System. Detail and level of accuracy of information is dependent on Level and any Skills or Spells in conflict with the ability. Reduces Mana regeneration by 10 permanently.
Harden (Level 2)
This Skill reinforces targeted defenses and actively weakens incoming attacks to reduce their penetrating power. A staple Skill of the Turtle Knights of Kiumma, the Harden Skill has frustrated opponents for millennia.
Effect: Reduces penetrative effects of attacks by 30% on targeted defense.
Cost: 3 Mana per second
Quantum Lock (Level 3)
A staple Skill of the M453-X Mecani-assistants, Quantum Lock blocks stealth attacks and decreases the tactical options of their enemies. While active, the Quantum Lock of the Mecani-assistants excites quantum strings in the affected area for all individuals and Skills.
Effect: All teleportation, portal, and dimensional Skills and Spells are disrupted while Quantum Lock is in effect. Forceable use of Skills and Spells while Skill is in effect will result in (Used Skill Mana Cost * 4) health in damage. Users may pay a variable amount of additional Mana when activating the Skill to decrease effect of Quantum Lock and decrease damage taken.
Requirements: 200 Willpower, 200 Intelligence
Area of Effect: 100 meter radius around user
Cost: 250 + 50 Mana per Minute
Elastic Skin (Level 3)
Elastic Skin is a permanent alteration, allowing the user to receive and absorb a small portion of damage. Damage taken reduced by 7% with 7% of damage absorbed converted to Mana. Mana Regeneration reduced by 15 permanently.
Spells
Improved Minor Healing (IV)
Effect: Heals 40 Health per casting. Target must be in contact during healing. Cooldown 60 seconds.
Cost: 20 Mana
Improved Mana Missile (IV)
Effect: Creates four missiles out of pure Mana, which can be directed to damage a target. Each dart does 30 damage. Cooldown 10 seconds
Cost: 35 Mana
Enhanced Lightning Strike
Effect: Call forth the power of the gods, casting lightning. Lightning strike may affect additional targets depending on proximity, charge and other conductive materials on-hand. Does 100 points of electrical damage.
Lightning Strike may be continuously channeled to increase damage for 10 additional damage per second.
Cost: 75 Mana.
Continuous cast cost: 5 Mana / second
Lightning Strike may be enhanced by using the Elemental Affinity of Electromagnetic Force. Damage increased by 20% per level of affinity
Greater Regeneration (II)
Effect: Increases natural health regeneration of target by 6%. Only single use of spell effective on a target at a time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Cost: 100 Mana
Firestorm
Effect: Create a firestorm with a radius of 5 meters. Deals 250 points of fire damage to those caught within. Cooldown 60 seconds.
Cost: 200 Mana
Polar Zone
Effect: Create a thirty meter diameter blizzard that freezes all targets within one. Does 10 points of freezing damage per minute plus reduces effected individuals speed by 5%. Cooldown 60 seconds.
Cost: 200 Mana
Greater Healing (II)
Effect: Heals 100 Health per casting. Target does not require contact during healing. Cooldown 60 seconds per target.
Cost: 75 Mana
Mana Drip (II)
Effect: Increases natural health regeneration of target by 6%. Only single use of spell effective on a target at a time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Cost: 100 Mana
Freezing Blade
Effect: Enchants weapon with a slowing effect. A 5% slowing effect is applied on a successful strike. This effect is cumulative and lasts for 1 minute. Cooldown 3 minutes
Spell Duration: 1 minute.
Cost: 150 Mana
Improved Inferno Strike (II)
A beam of heat raised to the levels of an inferno, able to melt steel and earth on contact! The perfect spell for those looking to do a lot of damage in a short period of time.
Effect: Does 200 Points of Heat Damage
Cost: 150 Mana
Mud Walls
Unlike its more common counterpart Earthen Walls, Mud Walls focus is more on dealing slow, suffocating damage and restricting movement on the battlefield.
Effect: Does 20 Points of Suffocating Damage. -30% Movement Speed
Duration: 2 Minutes
Cost: 75 Mana
Create Water
Pulls water from the elemental plane of water. Water is pure and the highest form of water available. Conjures 1 liter of water. Cooldown: 1 minute
Cost: 50 Mana
Scry
Allows caster to view a location up to 1.7 kilometers away. Range may be extended through use of additional Mana. Caster will be stationary during this period. It is recommended caster focuses on the scry unless caster has a high level of Intelligence and Perception so as to avoid accidents. Scry may be blocked by equivalent or higher tier spells and Skills. Individuals with high perception in region of Scry may be alerted that the Skill is in use. Cooldown: 1 hour.
Cost: 25 Mana per minute.
Scrying Ward
Blocks scrying spells and their equivalent within 5 meters of caster. Higher level spells may not be blocked, but caster may be alerted about scrying attempts. Cooldown: 10 minutes
Cost: 50 Mana per minute
Improved Invisibility
Hides target’s System information, aura, scent, and visual appearance. Effectiveness of spell is dependent upon Intelligence of caster and any Skills or Spells in conflict with the target.
Cost: 100 + 50 Mana per minute
Improved Mana Cage
While physically weaker than other elemental-based capture spells, Mana Cage has the advantage of being able to restrict all creatures, including semi-solid Spirits, conjured elementals, shadow beasts, and Skill users. Cooldown: 1 minute
Cost: 200 Mana + 75 Mana per minute
Improved Flight
(Fly birdie, fly! - Ali) This spell allows the user to defy gravity, using controlled bursts of Mana to combat gravity and allow the user to fly in even the most challenging of situations. The improved version of this spell allows flight even in zero gravity situations and a higher level of maneuverability. Cooldown: 1 minute
Cost: 250 Mana + 100 Mana per minute
Equipment
Silversmith Jeupa VII Anti-Personnel Cannon (Modified & Upgraded)
This quad-barrelled anti-personnel weapon has been handcrafted by Advanced Weaponsmiths to provide the highest integration possible for an energy weapon. This particular weapon has been modified to include additional range-finding and sighting options and upgraded to increase short-term damage output at the cost of long-term durability. Barrels may be fired individually or linked.
Base Damage: 787 per barrel
Battery Capacity: 4 per barrel (16 total)
Recharge Rate: 0.25 per hour per GMU
Ares Platinum Class Tier II Armored Jumpsuit
Ares’s signature Platinum Class line of armored daily wear combines the company’s latest technological advancement in nanotech fiber design and the pinnacle work of an Advanced Craftsman’s Skill to provide unrivalled protection for the discerning Adventurer.
Effect: +218 Defense, +14% Resistance to Kinetic and Energy Attacks. +19% Resistance against Temperature changes. Self-Cleanse, Self-Mend, Autofit Enchantments also included.
Silversmith Mark II Beam Pistol (Upgradeable)
Base Damage: 18
Battery Capacity: 24/24
Recharge Rate: 2 per hour per GMU
Tier IV Neural Link
Neural link may support up to 5 connections.
Current connections: Omnitron III Class II Personal Assault Vehicle
Software Installed: Rich’lki Firewall Class IV, Omnitron III Class IV Controller
Ferlix Type II Twinned-Beam Rifle (Modified)
Base Damage: 57
Battery Capacity: 17/17
Recharge rate: 1 per hour per GMU (currently 12)
Tier II Sword (Soulbound Personal Weapon of an Erethran Honor Guard)
Base Damage: 307
Durability: N/A (Personal Weapon)
Special Abilities: +20 Mana Damage, Blade Strike
Kryl Ring of Regeneration
Often used as betrothal bands, Kyrl rings are highly sought after and must be ordered months in advance.
Health Regeneration: +30
Stamina Regeneration: +15
Mana Regeneration: +5
Tier III Bracer of Mana Storage
A custom work by an unknown maker, this bracer acts a storage battery for personal Mana. Useful for Mages and other Classes that rely on Mana. Mana storage ratio is 50 to 1.
Mana Capacity: 350/350
Fey-steel Dagger
Fey-steel is not actual steel but an unknown alloy. Normally reserved only for the Sidhe nobility, a small—by Galactic standards—amount of Fey-steel is released for sale each year. Fey-steel takes enchantments extremely well.
Base Damage: 28
Durability: 110/100
Special Abilities: None
Enchanted, Reinforced Toothy Throwing Knives (5)
First handcrafted from the rare drop of a Level 140 Awakened Beast by the Redeemer of the Dead, John Lee, these knives have been further processed by the Master Craftsmen I-24-988L and reinforced with orichalcum and fey-steel. The final blades have been further enchanted with Mana and piercing damage as well as a return enchantment.
Base Damage: 238
Enchantments: Return, Mana Blade (+28 Damage), Pierce (-7% defense)
Brumwell Necklace of Shadow Intent
The Brumwell necklace of shadow intent is the hallmark item of the Brumwell Clan. Enchanted by a Master Crafter, this necklace layers shadowy intents over your actions, ensuring that information about your actions are more difficult to ascertain. Ownership of such an i
tem is both a necessity and a mark of prestige among settlement owners and other individuals of power.
Effect: Persistent effect of Shadow Intent (Level 4) results in significantly increased cost of purchasing information from the System about wearer. Effect is persistent for all actions taken while necklace is worn.
Ring of Greater Shielding
Creates a greater shield that will absorb approximately 1000 points of damage. This shield will ignore all damage that does not exceed its threshold amount of 50 points of damage while still functioning.
Max Duration: 7 Minutes
Charges: 1
Simalax Hover Boots (Tier II)
A combination of hand-crafted materials and mass produced components, the Simalax Hover Boots are the journeyman work of Magi-Technician Lok of Irvina. Enchantments and technology mesh together in the Simalax Hover Boots, offering its wearer the ability to tread on air briefly and defy gravity and sense.
Effects: User reduces gravitiational effects by 0.218 SIG. User may, on activation, hover and skate during normal and mildly turbulent atmospheric conditions. User may also use the Simalax Hover Boots to triple jump in the air, engaging the anti-gravity and hover aspects at the same time.
Duration: 1.98 SI Hours.
F’Merc Nanoswarm Mana Grenades (Tier II)
The F’Merc Nanoswarm Grenades are guaranteed to disrupt the collection of Mana in a battlefield, reducing Mana Regeneration rates for those caught in the swarm. Recommended by the I’um military, the Torra Special Forces and the No.1 Most Popular Mana Grenade as voted by the public on Boom, Boom, Boom! Magazine.
