Difference between revisions of "Groves"

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: '''Syntax:'''            IMPRINT

: '''Syntax:'''            IMPRINT

                    

                    

Once you have discovered a vacant forest or jungle location, this ability may be used to claim it as your own. Be warned: this bond is nearly permanent, and nobody but you may undo it.

Once you have discovered a vacant forest or jungle location, this ability may be used to claim it as your own. Be warned: this bond is nearly permanent, and nobody but you may undo it.

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: '''Syntax:'''            PERCEIVE

: '''Syntax:'''            PERCEIVE

                    

                    

Use this ability to discover if a forest location has been claimed as a grove or not.

Use this ability to discover if a forest location has been claimed as a grove or not.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SEVER

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SEVER

                    

                    

This ability will permanently sever the link with your grove. All sunlight energy in your grove will be lost.

This ability will permanently sever the link with your grove. All sunlight energy in your grove will be lost.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ENERGY

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ENERGY

                    

                    

By communing with your grove, you may discover how much sunlight energy remains.

By communing with your grove, you may discover how much sunlight energy remains.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE WHO

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE WHO

                    

                    

This ability will cause the forest itself to report on the presence of other adventurers that are in it.

This ability will cause the forest itself to report on the presence of other adventurers that are in it.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE STATUS

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE STATUS

                    

                    

Use this ability to discover various pieces of information on the status of your grove.

Use this ability to discover various pieces of information on the status of your grove.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE LOOK <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE LOOK <adventurer>

                    

                    

Use this ability to view a wooded location that another adventurer is standing in.

Use this ability to view a wooded location that another adventurer is standing in.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SHAKE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SHAKE

                    

                    

Send a tremor through ground and trees alike in and near your grove. Nearby mounted adventurers will find themselves on the ground, while those in the trees may experience rapid loss of altitude combined with injury.

Send a tremor through ground and trees alike in and near your grove. Nearby mounted adventurers will find themselves on the ground, while those in the trees may experience rapid loss of altitude combined with injury.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ELEVATE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ELEVATE

::: GROVE ELEVATE <adventurer>

::: GROVE ELEVATE <adventurer>

Using this ability, you may rise into the trees. Once there, you may travel normally, using DOWN to leave the trees.

Using this ability, you may rise into the trees. Once there, you may travel normally, using DOWN to leave the trees.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE WATCH/UNWATCH

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE WATCH/UNWATCH

                    

                    

This strange ability will allow you to share a mental kinship with others in your grove. It will cause you to receive much information that would normally be seen only by the individual adventurers in your grove. UNWATCH will stop you watching again.

This strange ability will allow you to share a mental kinship with others in your grove. It will cause you to receive much information that would normally be seen only by the individual adventurers in your grove. UNWATCH will stop you watching again.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE EJECT

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE EJECT

With this ability, you may cause the wilderness in your grove to throw out all in it, save for yourself and your allies.

With this ability, you may cause the wilderness in your grove to throw out all in it, save for yourself and your allies.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RETURN

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RETURN

When activated, this ability will cause you to return to your grove from any wooded area.

When activated, this ability will cause you to return to your grove from any wooded area.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE EYES

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE EYES

                    

                    

Grove eyes will, like GROVE WHO, tell you who is in the forest, with the added advantage of telling you where in the forest they are.

Grove eyes will, like GROVE WHO, tell you who is in the forest, with the added advantage of telling you where in the forest they are.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FORESTWATCH ON|OFF

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FORESTWATCH ON|OFF

                    

                    

This ability will inform everyone in your grove every time an adventurer enters or exits the forest.

This ability will inform everyone in your grove every time an adventurer enters or exits the forest.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SEAL

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SEAL

                    

                    

For one Achaean month, this ability will seal off your grove from nighttime energy loss.

For one Achaean month, this ability will seal off your grove from nighttime energy loss.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE TEND

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE TEND

                    

                    

Though this is only useable once an Achaean year, it will add ten percent to the sunlight energy in your grove.

Though this is only useable once an Achaean year, it will add ten percent to the sunlight energy in your grove.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SCREEN

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SCREEN

                    

                    

While this ability is active, your grove will be safe from those attempting to gain a telepathic lock on anyone within.

While this ability is active, your grove will be safe from those attempting to gain a telepathic lock on anyone within.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ROOTS

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ROOTS

                    

                    

While using this ability, you will be secured to the ground and none of the various abilities that attempt to lift a target will succeed on you.

While using this ability, you will be secured to the ground and none of the various abilities that attempt to lift a target will succeed on you.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE PRESERVATION

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE PRESERVATION

                    

                    

For one Achaean year, this ability will render your grove immune to damage from certain abilities.

For one Achaean year, this ability will render your grove immune to damage from certain abilities.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SMUDGE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SMUDGE

                    

                    

With this ability, you may command your grove to remove a rune from it.

With this ability, you may command your grove to remove a rune from it.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE QUARTERSTAFF

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE QUARTERSTAFF

::: SHARPEN QUARTERSTAFF

::: SHARPEN QUARTERSTAFF

Using this ability, you will gain a quarterstaff from the heart of a tree in your grove. You may then SHARPEN QUARTERSTAFF to sharpen it. Once sharpened, you may STAB <target>. You may also SPIN QUARTERSTAFF to conjure an aura of protection against physical and magical damage. TAP QUARTERSTAFF will turn your quarterstaff into a source of light. WHIRL QUARTERSTAFF will reveal many hidden or cloaked people that may be in your location. It is rumoured that there are other abilities that may be performed with your quarterstaff, including one to create a slightly more powerful aura of protection.

Using this ability, you will gain a quarterstaff from the heart of a tree in your grove. You may then SHARPEN QUARTERSTAFF to sharpen it. Once sharpened, you may STAB <target>. You may also SPIN QUARTERSTAFF to conjure an aura of protection against physical and magical damage. TAP QUARTERSTAFF will turn your quarterstaff into a source of light. WHIRL QUARTERSTAFF will reveal many hidden or cloaked people that may be in your location. It is rumoured that there are other abilities that may be performed with your quarterstaff, including one to create a slightly more powerful aura of protection.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CALLING

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CALLING

This ability will call all creatures loyal to you back to your grove.

This ability will call all creatures loyal to you back to your grove.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE TRACK <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE TRACK <adventurer>

::: GROVE TRACK OFF

::: GROVE TRACK OFF

Using this ability, you may track an adventurer's movement through the forest. GROVE TRACK OFF will cease this tracking.

Using this ability, you may track an adventurer's movement through the forest. GROVE TRACK OFF will cease this tracking.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE PORTAL <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE PORTAL <adventurer>

                    

                    

With this ability, you can create a portal to any adventurer in the same area, who may then come to you through the portal. The portal is one-way: it may not be used to go to the adventurer.

With this ability, you can create a portal to any adventurer in the same area, who may then come to you through the portal. The portal is one-way: it may not be used to go to the adventurer.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SUMMON <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SUMMON <adventurer>

With this ability, you may begin the process of summoning any adventurer in a forest to your grove. It will take a small amount of time, during which the adventurer may escape the summoning by moving. Also any actions on your part during the summoning process will halt the summons.

With this ability, you may begin the process of summoning any adventurer in a forest to your grove. It will take a small amount of time, during which the adventurer may escape the summoning by moving. Also any actions on your part during the summoning process will halt the summons.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FLOW <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FLOW <adventurer>

With this ability, you may instantly travel from your grove to anyone in forest or jungle.

With this ability, you may instantly travel from your grove to anyone in forest or jungle.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE IMBUE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE IMBUE

::: EVOKE SUNLIGHT

::: EVOKE SUNLIGHT

When in your grove, you may GROVE IMBUE to charge your quarterstaff rapidly, be it day or night, at a severe drain to your grove.

When in your grove, you may GROVE IMBUE to charge your quarterstaff rapidly, be it day or night, at a severe drain to your grove.

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: '''Syntax:'''            REGROW QUARTERSTAFF

: '''Syntax:'''            REGROW QUARTERSTAFF

                    

                    

Through the power of imbued sunlight, you may return a sharpened quarterstaff to its full length.

Through the power of imbued sunlight, you may return a sharpened quarterstaff to its full length.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CURE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CURE

::: GROVE CURE <adventurer>

::: GROVE CURE <adventurer>

Cure will allow you to cure yourself or an adventurer of a random affliction.

Cure will allow you to cure yourself or an adventurer of a random affliction.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ISOLATION

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE ISOLATION

                    

                    

This powerful ability will take you, and anyone following you to a secret grove with exits to many places in the land. Be warned though, that it is quite expensive in sunlight energy.

This powerful ability will take you, and anyone following you to a secret grove with exits to many places in the land. Be warned though, that it is quite expensive in sunlight energy.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CHANNEL <grove user>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CHANNEL <grove user>

::: GROVE CHANNEL STOP

::: GROVE CHANNEL STOP

This ability will allow you to transfer sunlight energy from one grove to another. Both you and the target adventurer must be standing in your respective groves. This can be a useful ability though it should be noted some energy is lost maintaining the channel.

This ability will allow you to transfer sunlight energy from one grove to another. Both you and the target adventurer must be standing in your respective groves. This can be a useful ability though it should be noted some energy is lost maintaining the channel.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE VIGOUR

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE VIGOUR

::: EVOKE VIGOUR <adventurer>

::: EVOKE VIGOUR <adventurer>

By showering yourself or another with sunlight, you may encourage regeneration of health for a brief period. The benefit experienced by another will not be as significant as that felt when this ability is used on one's self.

By showering yourself or another with sunlight, you may encourage regeneration of health for a brief period. The benefit experienced by another will not be as significant as that felt when this ability is used on one's self.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE REMEDY <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE REMEDY <adventurer>

                    

                    

This technique can heal another adventurer of a single affliction at a time. It may not be used on one's self. Not all afflictions may be remedied.

This technique can heal another adventurer of a single affliction at a time. It may not be used on one's self. Not all afflictions may be remedied.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RAIN

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RAIN

                    

                    

By calling a refreshing rain into your grove, you will cause everyone in the grove to experience relatively rapid refreshing of endurance and willpower.

By calling a refreshing rain into your grove, you will cause everyone in the grove to experience relatively rapid refreshing of endurance and willpower.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE FERTILITY

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE FERTILITY

                    

                    

The rites of fertility will temporarily bolster plant growth wherever they are performed.

The rites of fertility will temporarily bolster plant growth wherever they are performed.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CONCEALMENT

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE CONCEALMENT

                    

                    

Use this ability to conceal your grove from the prying eyes of all but the Gods Themselves.

Use this ability to conceal your grove from the prying eyes of all but the Gods Themselves.

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: '''Syntax:'''            HARVEST <plant>

: '''Syntax:'''            HARVEST <plant>

The ability to harvest is one that is prized amongst the forestals of Sapience. With this ability you can harvest the precious plantlife used for curing the ailments of the worlds and in brewing the various elixirs and salves. Your skill in concoctions will determine what plants you have gained the ability to harvest.

The ability to harvest is one that is prized amongst the forestals of Sapience. With this ability you can harvest the precious plantlife used for curing the ailments of the worlds and in brewing the various elixirs and salves. Your skill in concoctions will determine what plants you have gained the ability to harvest.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SHARE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE SHARE

::: GROVE WITHDRAW

::: GROVE WITHDRAW

Grove sharing will allow any grove user on your allies list to use your grove as if it were his own. GROVE WITHDRAW will disable grove sharing.

Grove sharing will allow any grove user on your allies list to use your grove as if it were his own. GROVE WITHDRAW will disable grove sharing.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE FLASH

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE FLASH

                    

                    

By channeling your sunlight reserves, Flash has the chance to reveal the presence of all hidden adventurers in the room, save for the Divinities.

By channeling your sunlight reserves, Flash has the chance to reveal the presence of all hidden adventurers in the room, save for the Divinities.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE GATE <adventurer>

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE GATE <adventurer>

::: EVOKE GATE <adventurer>

::: EVOKE GATE <adventurer>

Grove gate will allow you to open a two-way portal between you and any adventurer, anywhere on the same continent as yourself. It is also possible to evoke a portal from an imbued quarterstaff, though the range of this gateway will be limited to the local area.

Grove gate will allow you to open a two-way portal between you and any adventurer, anywhere on the same continent as yourself. It is also possible to evoke a portal from an imbued quarterstaff, though the range of this gateway will be limited to the local area.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE HARMONY [STATUS|ME|<target>]

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE HARMONY [STATUS|ME|<target>]

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE HIVE

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE HIVE

::: HARVEST HIVE

::: HARVEST HIVE

Hive will create a hive of bees in your grove that will live there and protect it. TAP HIVE will call forth the bees, who will proceed to attack your enemies in your grove. Bees are also capable of following you around Sapience (see HELP DENIZENS for more commands). An added benefit to this magical hive is that you may HARVEST HIVE. Doing this will not only feed you and heal your mind and body fully, but it will also attempt to increase a random skill of yours slightly. If the random skill happens to be Transcendent already, then no benefit will be gained. This ability may only be used infrequently.

Hive will create a hive of bees in your grove that will live there and protect it. TAP HIVE will call forth the bees, who will proceed to attack your enemies in your grove. Bees are also capable of following you around Sapience (see HELP DENIZENS for more commands). An added benefit to this magical hive is that you may HARVEST HIVE. Doing this will not only feed you and heal your mind and body fully, but it will also attempt to increase a random skill of yours slightly. If the random skill happens to be Transcendent already, then no benefit will be gained. This ability may only be used infrequently.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE OVERGROWTH

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE OVERGROWTH

                    

                    

This ability must be performed in a location where a runic totem is implanted. By ensconcing the totem with an overgrowth of dense greenery, you may conceal its runes from view, rendering it powerless. A well-placed lash of fire may destroy the obscuring plantlife, returning the totem to full function.

This ability must be performed in a location where a runic totem is implanted. By ensconcing the totem with an overgrowth of dense greenery, you may conceal its runes from view, rendering it powerless. A well-placed lash of fire may destroy the obscuring plantlife, returning the totem to full function.

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: '''Syntax:'''            REJUVENATE

: '''Syntax:'''            REJUVENATE

This ability will allow you to rejuvenate land that has been exterminated by a foul Necromancer. It requires the presence of a cube of elemental ice in your inventory.

This ability will allow you to rejuvenate land that has been exterminated by a foul Necromancer. It requires the presence of a cube of elemental ice in your inventory.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE SNOWSTORM

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE SNOWSTORM

                    

                    

This technique will conjure up a blizzard to temporarily blanket the area, every bit as fierce and cold as a naturally occurring snowstorm. The effects of the heat vibration may interfere with this evocation.

This technique will conjure up a blizzard to temporarily blanket the area, every bit as fierce and cold as a naturally occurring snowstorm. The effects of the heat vibration may interfere with this evocation.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE WILDGROWTH

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE WILDGROWTH

                    

                    

On using this technique, wild growth will sprout from the earth wherever you go for a short period of time. Any personal enemies attempting to leave your location by most conventional means risk being hindered by this plantlife.

On using this technique, wild growth will sprout from the earth wherever you go for a short period of time. Any personal enemies attempting to leave your location by most conventional means risk being hindered by this plantlife.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE BARRIER

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE BARRIER

::: EVOKE BARRIER <adventurer>

::: EVOKE BARRIER <adventurer>

By forming a wall of solid light around yourself, or another adventurer, you may create a powerful defensive barrier able to withstand most attacks. While largely impenetrable, the barrier will dissolve should whomever it protects perform an action (with some exceptions).

By forming a wall of solid light around yourself, or another adventurer, you may create a powerful defensive barrier able to withstand most attacks. While largely impenetrable, the barrier will dissolve should whomever it protects perform an action (with some exceptions).

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FORESTBINDING

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE FORESTBINDING

Only one forest may be bound at a given time. The grove energy cost is doubled after the first use, if used again within 24 Achaean days.

Only one forest may be bound at a given time. The grove energy cost is doubled after the first use, if used again within 24 Achaean days.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RESURRECTION <adventurer> [FORCE].

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE RESURRECTION <adventurer> [FORCE].

::: GROVE RESURRECTION

::: GROVE RESURRECTION

Those grove users who are truly devoted to Nature are also able to resurrect the souls of others, so long as they too are adherents to Nature's worship and protection. Those who are citizens of Eleusis, or cityless members of Oakstone and the Druids, Sylvans, and Sentinels houses fall into this category.

Those grove users who are truly devoted to Nature are also able to resurrect the souls of others, so long as they too are adherents to Nature's worship and protection. Those who are citizens of Eleusis, or cityless members of Oakstone and the Druids, Sylvans, and Sentinels houses fall into this category.

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: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE GUARDIAN

: '''Syntax:'''            GROVE GUARDIAN

                    

                    

So strong is your bond with your grove that you are able to reach down into the roots of the earth and call forth one of the fabled earth golem Guardians to stand guard over your grove. It will protect your grove, attacking anyone on your enemies list who comes in, and will stay until dead. Note, however, that there is a very high grove energy cost.

So strong is your bond with your grove that you are able to reach down into the roots of the earth and call forth one of the fabled earth golem Guardians to stand guard over your grove. It will protect your grove, attacking anyone on your enemies list who comes in, and will stay until dead. Note, however, that there is a very high grove energy cost.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE DAMPENING

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE DAMPENING

                    

                    

With a swirling rush of leaves, you may dampen the complex tonal structures that bind vibrations and harmonics together, immediately putting one to an end.

With a swirling rush of leaves, you may dampen the complex tonal structures that bind vibrations and harmonics together, immediately putting one to an end.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE LIGHTNING <adventurer> <direction>

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE LIGHTNING <adventurer> <direction>

                    

                    

Harnessing the wrath of the sky, you may direct a powerful bolt of lightning to strike a foe. Your target must be a sufficient distance away from you, and within your line of sight. Lightning is a mercurial force, and may occasionally leave your target plagued with ailments, or fizzle out harmlessly.

Harnessing the wrath of the sky, you may direct a powerful bolt of lightning to strike a foe. Your target must be a sufficient distance away from you, and within your line of sight. Lightning is a mercurial force, and may occasionally leave your target plagued with ailments, or fizzle out harmlessly.

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: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE PANACEA

: '''Syntax:'''            EVOKE PANACEA

                    

                    

Through your quarterstaff, you may focus the restorative powers of Nature on yourself. For a time, you will be healed of afflictions at regular intervals.

Through your quarterstaff, you may focus the restorative powers of Nature on yourself. For a time, you will be healed of afflictions at regular intervals.

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: '''Syntax:'''            PLANT QUARTERSTAFF

: '''Syntax:'''            PLANT QUARTERSTAFF

::: GROVE UNIFY

::: GROVE UNIFY

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