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	=Pathomancy=		=Pathomancy=

Orleron: /* Pathomancy Concepts */

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Pathomancy Concepts

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	On rare occasions, when someone is in a highly agitated or elated state, a sense of being surrounded by a flowing substance can occur. This feeling is akin to being submerged is a turbulent and fast-flowing river. Though some individuals are more highly attuned to this feeling, it is not difficult to tap into it with a little bit of awareness and release from inhibitions. That flowing energetic buzz experienced by creatures in sensitive states is sometimes referred to as The Transitive River. Ultimately, this river consists of subtle energies coming from the Transitive Planes, i.e. the Astral, Ethereal, and Shadow planes. During any given age or epoch, The Transitive River originates from only one of these three planes, but it always flows through all of them in a twisted fashion, back and forth, before reaching the Prime. When it finally reaches the Prime, it permeates the entire plane, much like the Vortices and Mind Wind do. No one is ever able to isolate the river’s location, direction, or speed, but it can be subtly felt and drawn from by those magicians that are able to do so.		On rare occasions, when someone is in a highly agitated or elated state, a sense of being surrounded by a flowing substance can occur. This feeling is akin to being submerged is a turbulent and fast-flowing river. Though some individuals are more highly attuned to this feeling, it is not difficult to tap into it with a little bit of awareness and release from inhibitions. That flowing energetic buzz experienced by creatures in sensitive states is sometimes referred to as The Transitive River. Ultimately, this river consists of subtle energies coming from the Transitive Planes, i.e. the Astral, Ethereal, and Shadow planes. During any given age or epoch, The Transitive River originates from only one of these three planes, but it always flows through all of them in a twisted fashion, back and forth, before reaching the Prime. When it finally reaches the Prime, it permeates the entire plane, much like the Vortices and Mind Wind do. No one is ever able to isolate the river’s location, direction, or speed, but it can be subtly felt and drawn from by those magicians that are able to do so.

	When specialized magic users who are trained to use this source for their power decide to cast spells, a small amount of the river’s substance is siphoned off and poured into the spell’s effect. Like the case with The Mind Wind, there is only one Transitive River, which puts Immortals and mortals on equal footing. However, a [[Pathomancer]] may only draw from one chosen plane to access this source. Light [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Ethereal Plane, while Silver [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Astral Plane, and Dark [[~~Parthomancer~~]]s draw from the Plane of Shadow.		When specialized magic users who are trained to use this source for their power decide to cast spells, a small amount of the river’s substance is siphoned off and poured into the spell’s effect. Like the case with The Mind Wind, there is only one Transitive River, which puts Immortals and mortals on equal footing. However, a [[Pathomancer]] may only draw from one chosen plane to access this source. Light [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Ethereal Plane, while Silver [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Astral Plane, and Dark [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Plane of Shadow.

	==How It Works==		==How It Works==

Orleron: /* History */

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History

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	The [[Pathomancer]]s were able to produce spell effects from this energy they tapped. However, as they did so, they opened themselves up to infection with taint by the [[Dark Avatar]] at a much higher rate than the normal way, which was to exchange blood or body fluids with a tainted creature. This exchange of shadow energies was highly potent, and the more tainted a creature became, the more its worldview began to match the [[Dark Avatar]]’s. After only half a century, the infection was so prevalent that nobles of [[Khanjar Kuro]] began to purposely infect and convert their entire houses to the service of the [[Dark Avatar]].		The [[Pathomancer]]s were able to produce spell effects from this energy they tapped. However, as they did so, they opened themselves up to infection with taint by the [[Dark Avatar]] at a much higher rate than the normal way, which was to exchange blood or body fluids with a tainted creature. This exchange of shadow energies was highly potent, and the more tainted a creature became, the more its worldview began to match the [[Dark Avatar]]’s. After only half a century, the infection was so prevalent that nobles of [[Khanjar Kuro]] began to purposely infect and convert their entire houses to the service of the [[Dark Avatar]].

	The Dark Clans quickly rose up and destroyed the stability that had existed for the last 500 ~~yearson~~ the island. In the first years where they were nearly unopposed against the untainted legions of original noble families, the casualties were great. The Dark Avatar War nearly destroyed the Empire over many battles taking place within the next century. The reigning Tenshin of the era decided that something had to be done, but he did not know what could possibly effective against this onslaught. It seemed the end was near.		The Dark Clans quickly rose up and destroyed the stability that had existed for the last 500 years on the island. In the first years where they were nearly unopposed against the untainted legions of original noble families, the casualties were great. The Dark Avatar War nearly destroyed the Empire over many battles taking place within the next century. The reigning Tenshin of the era decided that something had to be done, but he did not know what could possibly effective against this onslaught. It seemed the end was near.

	The most powerful weapons against the [[Dark Avatar]] were not destined to be found in the Empire's capitol. Instead, an unlikely hero would stumble upon the key. [[Kodhi Kama]] was an [[Onishin]] of the contemplative sort, who longed to be away from the village and city life. He did not care for the company of others, nor did he desire to farm the land. Kodhi was a philosopher who spent his time thinking about the mysteries of the spirits and [[The Celestial Council]], as well as his own race’s demonic and spirit origins. On one of his meditative outings in the forest, Kodhi happened upon a clearing where a disciple of the Dark Avatar was instructing a student on how to tap into the Transitive River on the Plane of Shadow, and it occurred to Kodhi that his spirit kin did much the same thing as part of their normal existence: some tapped into the Plane of Shadow, and some tapped into the Ethereal Plane. The difference was the Transitive River. Spirits and their ilk tapped into these planes and used the planar energy itself to exist. The need for a flowing river was an alien concept to them because they lived off the wider energies of the ethereal and shadow realms. Kodhi wondered if this same river could exist on the Ethereal Plane and if that would be useful in some way.		The most powerful weapons against the [[Dark Avatar]] were not destined to be found in the Empire's capitol. Instead, an unlikely hero would stumble upon the key. [[Kodhi Kama]] was an [[Onishin]] of the contemplative sort, who longed to be away from the village and city life. He did not care for the company of others, nor did he desire to farm the land. Kodhi was a philosopher who spent his time thinking about the mysteries of the spirits and [[The Celestial Council]], as well as his own race’s demonic and spirit origins. On one of his meditative outings in the forest, Kodhi happened upon a clearing where a disciple of the Dark Avatar was instructing a student on how to tap into the Transitive River on the Plane of Shadow, and it occurred to Kodhi that his spirit kin did much the same thing as part of their normal existence: some tapped into the Plane of Shadow, and some tapped into the Ethereal Plane. The difference was the Transitive River. Spirits and their ilk tapped into these planes and used the planar energy itself to exist. The need for a flowing river was an alien concept to them because they lived off the wider energies of the ethereal and shadow realms. Kodhi wondered if this same river could exist on the Ethereal Plane and if that would be useful in some way.

Orleron: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	~~From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D,~~ the ~~lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]]~~ were ~~at a tumultuous point~~ in ~~their history. One creature who slept beneath the depths of the island was the only avatar of~~ the [[Negerai Prime]] ~~ever created on Avlis. Long ago during the war between the newly created nine gods and the Negerai Prime~~, ~~this~~ creature was tasked with an important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. ~~That~~ success gave rise to the Transitive River, ~~and~~ diverted it through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment of his adversaries, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.		Long ago while the newly created nine gods were locked in battle with the deadly [[Negerai Prime]], a creature was tasked with an important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. This powerful entity was the only avatar the [[Negerai Prime]] ever created, and its success in its mission gave rise to the Transitive River along with the four other pieces of the original Vortex of Magic. As it continued to follow instructions, the avatar diverted the Transitive River through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment of his adversaries, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.

	Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.		Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.

	The world in which the [[Dark Avatar]] awoke was quite different from when he was put to sleep. He noticed that taint was still spreading through the spirit and mortal population of [[Khanjar Kuro]] where he now found himself, but that it was proceeding slowly and not in a particularly virulent fashion. Fortunately for him, the creature knew exactly how to increase that virulence and complete what his old self started. Spreading the taint required access to the Plane of Shadow, at which he was extremely adept. However, to make things more efficient, he would need to teach others his craft and recruit them as carriers and agents of the disease. Quickly, he put his plans to work.		From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D, the lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]] were at a tumultuous point in their history. The world in which the [[Dark Avatar]] awoke was quite different from when he was put to sleep. He noticed that taint was still spreading through the spirit and mortal population of [[Khanjar Kuro]] where he now found himself, but that it was proceeding slowly and not in a particularly virulent fashion. Fortunately for him, the creature knew exactly how to increase that virulence and complete what his old self started. Spreading the taint required access to the Plane of Shadow, at which he was extremely adept. However, to make things more efficient, he would need to teach others his craft and recruit them as carriers and agents of the disease. Quickly, he put his plans to work.

	Gifted with much of his old knowledge of human and spirit psychology and personal motivation, the [[Dark Avatar]] made his way quickly in disguise to the upper echelons of [[Khanjar Kuro]] society. He used his position as friend to some of the major noble families to recruit them to his art, which he called Pathomancy. Certain factions of the noble families saw great promise in this power to use against their enemies, and as they learned to tap into the [[Transitive River]] in the Plane of Shadow to achieve their ends, they unknowingly fell under the power of the [[Dark Avatar]] and spread his evil taint.		Gifted with much of his old knowledge of human and spirit psychology and personal motivation, the [[Dark Avatar]] made his way quickly in disguise to the upper echelons of [[Khanjar Kuro]] society. He used his position as friend to some of the major noble families to recruit them to his art, which he called Pathomancy. Certain factions of the noble families saw great promise in this power to use against their enemies, and as they learned to tap into the [[Transitive River]] in the Plane of Shadow to achieve their ends, they unknowingly fell under the power of the [[Dark Avatar]] and spread his evil taint.

Orleron: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D, the lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]] were at a tumultuous point in their history. One creature who slept ~~there~~ was the only avatar of the [[Negerai Prime]] ever created on Avlis. ~~This~~ creature was tasked with ~~the~~ important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. ~~Its~~ success ~~uncovered the ability~~ to ~~use~~ the Transitive River as it ~~flowed~~ through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.		From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D, the lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]] were at a tumultuous point in their history. One creature who slept beneath the depths of the island was the only avatar of the [[Negerai Prime]] ever created on Avlis. Long ago during the war between the newly created nine gods and the Negerai Prime, this creature was tasked with an important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. That success gave rise to the Transitive River, and diverted it through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment of his adversaries, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.

	Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.		Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.

Orleron: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D, in the lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]] were at a tumultuous point in their history. One creature who slept there was the only avatar of the [[Negerai Prime]] ever created on Avlis. This creature was tasked with the important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. Its success uncovered the ability to use the Transitive River as it flowed through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.		From 1266 A.O.D. to 1379 A.O.D, the lands of [[Khanjar Kuro]] were at a tumultuous point in their history. One creature who slept there was the only avatar of the [[Negerai Prime]] ever created on Avlis. This creature was tasked with the important experiment that would ultimately shatter the unified Vortex of Magic into its four components. Its success uncovered the ability to use the Transitive River as it flowed through the Plane of Shadow to create a taint that would spread among the demons and be transmitted to all who fought them. It was the [[Negerai Prime]]’s intention to completely negate resistance through infection and recruitment, ultimately tainting the new gods themselves.

	Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.		Unfortunately for the evil [[Negerai Prime]], his plans fell short. Though his shadow taint was released and began to infect the population of spirits, he was killed and his only avatar was jolted into unconsciousness. The avatar that was now cut off from its true self was no longer a god and relied on the taint it took upon itself just to stay alive in that deep sleep. Its physiology came to rely on taint for sustenance, and whenever a tainted creature wandered near the resting place of the avatar, it would be consumed and its taint absorbed. After more than 2,000 years and thousands of small tainted creatures consumed, the [[Dark Avatar]] finally rose again.

Orleron: /* How It Works */

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How It Works

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	'''Dark Pathomancers''' do the same thing by grabbing and pulling a nearby shadow of themselves overhead.		'''Dark Pathomancers''' do the same thing by grabbing and pulling a nearby shadow of themselves overhead.

	Once thus primed, the [[Pathomancer]] operates much like a Sorcerer, except that there is no limit to the number of spells known, and there are other abilities gained depending on the character's polarity.		Once thus primed, the [[Pathomancer]] operates much like a Sorcerer, except that there is no limit to the number of spells known, and there are other abilities gained depending on the character's polarity. The [[Pathomancer]] can also remain in this partially plane-shifted state for a limited period of time while casting a series of spells. Upon completion of the barrage, the plane shift ability is dismissed. The more powerful the [[Pathomancer]], the longer he may remain in this partially plane-shifted state, but if that limit is exceeded there can be consequences ranging from fatigue to death.

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	When specialized magic users who are trained to use this source for their power decide to cast spells, a small amount of the river’s substance is siphoned off and poured into the spell’s effect. Like the case with The Mind Wind, there is only one Transitive River, which puts Immortals and mortals on equal footing. However, a [[Pathomancer]] may only draw from one chosen plane to access this source. Light [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Ethereal Plane, while Silver [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Astral Plane, and Dark [[Parthomancer]]s draw from the Plane of Shadow.		When specialized magic users who are trained to use this source for their power decide to cast spells, a small amount of the river’s substance is siphoned off and poured into the spell’s effect. Like the case with The Mind Wind, there is only one Transitive River, which puts Immortals and mortals on equal footing. However, a [[Pathomancer]] may only draw from one chosen plane to access this source. Light [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Ethereal Plane, while Silver [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Astral Plane, and Dark [[Parthomancer]]s draw from the Plane of Shadow.

			==How It Works==

			In order to gain access to spells, a [[Pathomancer]] must first partially enter his chosen plane from which he accesses the Transitive River. This is accomplished in different ways depending on the [[Pathomancer]]'s "polarity".

			'''Light Pathomancers''' have the ability to harness light from a light source and by pulling the light over bodies they achieve the subtle planar shift needed to begin casting.

			'''Silver Pathomancers''' are required to do the same thing to access their magic but they grab and use their reflections found on any surface in order to achieve this.

			'''Dark Pathomancers''' do the same thing by grabbing and pulling a nearby shadow of themselves overhead.

			Once thus primed, the [[Pathomancer]] operates much like a Sorcerer, except that there is no limit to the number of spells known, and there are other abilities gained depending on the character's polarity.

Orleron at 23:55, 22 May 2016

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	Though Kodhi and [[Ajaga]] would only live long enough to discover the Ethereal and Shadow planar natures of the Transitive River, it is also thought that the Astral Plane hosts a piece of that same source and that pathomantic magics could derive from there. [[Khanjar Kuro]]'s inhabitants are only recently discovering this information as of 2250 A.O.D.		Though Kodhi and [[Ajaga]] would only live long enough to discover the Ethereal and Shadow planar natures of the Transitive River, it is also thought that the Astral Plane hosts a piece of that same source and that pathomantic magics could derive from there. [[Khanjar Kuro]]'s inhabitants are only recently discovering this information as of 2250 A.O.D.

			==Pathomancy Concepts==

			On rare occasions, when someone is in a highly agitated or elated state, a sense of being surrounded by a flowing substance can occur. This feeling is akin to being submerged is a turbulent and fast-flowing river. Though some individuals are more highly attuned to this feeling, it is not difficult to tap into it with a little bit of awareness and release from inhibitions. That flowing energetic buzz experienced by creatures in sensitive states is sometimes referred to as The Transitive River. Ultimately, this river consists of subtle energies coming from the Transitive Planes, i.e. the Astral, Ethereal, and Shadow planes. During any given age or epoch, The Transitive River originates from only one of these three planes, but it always flows through all of them in a twisted fashion, back and forth, before reaching the Prime. When it finally reaches the Prime, it permeates the entire plane, much like the Vortices and Mind Wind do. No one is ever able to isolate the river’s location, direction, or speed, but it can be subtly felt and drawn from by those magicians that are able to do so.

			When specialized magic users who are trained to use this source for their power decide to cast spells, a small amount of the river’s substance is siphoned off and poured into the spell’s effect. Like the case with The Mind Wind, there is only one Transitive River, which puts Immortals and mortals on equal footing. However, a [[Pathomancer]] may only draw from one chosen plane to access this source. Light [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Ethereal Plane, while Silver [[Pathomancer]]s draw from the Astral Plane, and Dark [[Parthomancer]]s draw from the Plane of Shadow.