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Post by Capt. Squirrel on Dec 14, 2012 0:19:32 GMT -5
AMBROSIA MANA IN YUMIRIS IS THE SOURCE OF ALL LIFE. A strange and mysterious force said to be concentrated at the center of the world, Ambrosia, Mana existed long before the Ancient's ascent. Many legends surround its secret origins, but one comes before all others: that mana is the Spirit's true home.
Ominously, Yumiris's mana is also vastly UNSTABLE [/b]. Its countries move, monsters are born, climates change at a day's notice, and Fallen Lands—hellish, unlivable wastelands of fire, ice, and sand completely overtaken by mana—develop. Uncontrolled mana, as the Ancient's have foreseen, will lead to the End of the World. Artes and magic are the results of Mana when it is channeled through a glass sphere called a CATALYST[/b]. Although a Catalyst is originally colorless, it will take on the color of the Summon Spirit of the wearer's birth land when affixed. All those native to Yumiris have an AFFINITY for their birth element, and will use it the most effectively in battle. CATALYSTS CAN NEVER RE EQUIPPED OR USED ON THE BODY.[/b] Catalysts are found in CRYSTAL DEPOSITS[/b] on Yumiris's surface. They are the only energy source that can draw out the mana present in all life. Used to power Ancient's technology, store weapons unique to the wearer, and heal, they are considered incredibly valuable. A SHORTAGE[/b] of Catalysts is partly to blame for the wars between the Empire and the Guilds, who have long since tried to monopolize it. [/div][/center] |
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Post by Capt. Squirrel on Dec 14, 2012 0:19:49 GMT -5
AMBROSIA SUMMON SPIRITS ARE BEINGS OF PURE MANA. Born entirely of Mana and without natural bodies, they are the only means of controlling large, concentrated amounts of Mana. Some are HUMAN in appearance, and others are almost monstrous. Considered the guardians of the land by those Native to Yumiris, they are lesser Gods and Goddesses in comparison to Maxwell when following the scriptures. Summon Spirits govern a SINGLE ELEMENT, and there are a total of EIGHT Summon Spirits. These elements are SPIRIT, WATER, FIRE, EARTH, WIND, LIGHTNING, LIGHT, and ICE. Lands where the Summon Spirits are sealed are considered FALLEN, and become nearly uninhabitable. Now, a quick guide for your convenience: - MAXWELL - governs SPIRIT and mana as a whole. Maxwell is considered a malevolent Goddess who is trapped inside the ruins of Ambrosia, and stories go that she was sealed there centuries ago by the Ancients for nearly causing the End of the World. FORESIGHT, LEGENDARY SPELLS, COMMON ARTES, and MANA itself are related to Maxwell's influence.
CURRENTLY: Fallen.
- UNDINE - the Summon Spirit of WATER, and the chosen deity of the EMPIRE. Most mana connected to Undine is RELATIVELY STABLE. She is associated with growth and life, and some HEALING spells are related to Undine. Artes are VARIED.
CURRENTLY: Unsealed.
- EFREET - the Summon Spirit of FIRE, and the chosen deity of the ELD. Most mana connected to Efreet is RELATIVELY STABLE. He is associated with power, and many ATTACK spells and artes are related to Efreet.
CURRENTLY: Fallen.
- GNOME - the Summon Spirit of EARTH, and the chosen deity of XIHE. Most mana connected to Gnome is VERY STABLE. He is associated with stability and the natural order, and many VARIED spells and artes are related to Gnome.
CURRENTLY: Unsealed.
- SYLPH - the Summon Spirit of WIND, and the chosen deity of SIRIN. Most mana connected to Sylph is SOMEWHAT UNSTABLE. She is associated with the wilderness, and many VARIED spells and artes are related to Sylph. Many HEALING spells are also part of Sylph's domain.
CURRENTLY: Unsealed.
- VOLT - the Summon Spirit of LIGHTNING, and the chosen deity of OPHIEL. Most mana connected to Volt is UNSTABLE. She is associated with knowledge, and nearly all ATTACK spells are related to Volt. Few ARTES are associated with Volt.
CURRENTLY: Unsealed.
- REM - the Summon Spirit of LIGHT, and the chosen deity of RUKH. Most mana connected to Rem is VERY UNSTABLE. He is associated with humility and unpredictability, and nearly all HEALING spells are related to Rem. Very few ARTES are associated with Rem.
CURRENTLY: Fallen.
- CELSIUS - the Summon Spirit of ICE, and the chosen deity of NYX. Most mana connected to Celsius is VERY UNSTABLE. She is associated with rationality and wisdom, and many ATTACK spells and artes are related to Celsius.
CURRENTLY: Fallen.
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