Propagation
Those who practice propagation focus on altering their own physical state through the power of nature. Able to assume the form of the mighty Viridian, the adept propagator shall find themselves able to alter all aspects of their body, granting many beneficial changes.
In addition, those that truly master the Viridian shall find that nature can be both lethal as well as benign. These rare individuals are able to cause death with naught but a single touch, and are feared appropriately.
The skill of Propagation is available to members of the Sylvan class, along with Groves and Weatherweaving.
Abilities in Propagation
Viridian | Become a mighty viridian. | |
Syntax: | ASSUME VIRIDIAN [STAFF] | |
Required: | 200 mana | |
Works against: | Self | |
Cooldown: | 4.00 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | Meaning 'green' in an ancient language, a Viridian is a living, walking embodiment of the flora of the land. Upon casting this spell, you will quickly transform into one as thorny vines cover your body and burrow into your flesh. You will become stronger, able to endure more damage, and gain a protective bonus to physical damage done to you however your movements will be slightly hampered. HUMAN will allow you to change back into your normal form. Be aware that remaining in this form is a constant drain on your willpower. * STAFF option may be added to allow transformation into the mighty Viridian in areas that are not normally conducive to plant growth. |
Thornrend | Rend your foes with your lethal vines. | |
Syntax: | SECRETE SAP THORNREND <target> | |
Required: | 80 mana | |
Works against: | Adventurers and denizens | |
Cooldown: | 3.00 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | You may now lash the flesh of your foes with your thorny vines, doing damage. If you have learned the TARGETING ability in Weaponry, you may optionally direct your thornrend at a specific body part, causing additional damage to an arm, leg, the head, or the torso of your opponent. If you have gained the ENVENOM ability in Weaponry then you may envenom your arms, which will deliver a venom to your target when you thornrend. Otherwise, you may SECRETE SAP to coat your arms in a single application. |
Targeting | Aiming your blows at specific body parts. | |
Syntax: | TARGET <body part> (HEAD|TORSO|RIGHT/LEFT ARM|RIGHT/LEFT LEG|NOTHING) | |
Details: | With this ability, you will be able to target specific body parts on your opponent. Because this requires more precise timing on your part, the sheer damage you can do is reduced. However, by lacerating these body parts with your lethal vines, you can cause damage to them that is more difficult to cure than simple broken bones. For instance, a limb may be able to be beaten into uselessness, which requires a restoration salve to fix (and which does not get fixed immediately). Attacks to the torso will produce internal bleeding, while attacks to the head will produce a concussion. TARGET NOTHING will turn targeting off. |
Propagate | Enhance yourself with nature's bounty. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD | |
Required: | 200 mana | |
Works against: | Self | |
Cooldown: | 2.50 seconds | |
Details: | This is the core of the propagator's strategy. While in Viridian form, you are able to propagate one of either your head, body, arms, or legs with a plant. As you progress in propagation, you will learn to utilise more plants in this way. Each plant conveys a different benefit depending on the location you grow it. Returning to human form will remove all of your propagations. |
Bloodroot | One of the most widely used herbs. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH BLOODROOT | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: You will regenerate endurance faster. |
Kelp | The grass of the sea. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH KELP | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Increased asphyxiation resistance. |
Bellwort | A flower with mysterious properties. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH BELLWORT | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Access to the rage ability, which cures various afflictions. |
Mutation | The first step toward mastery. | |
Syntax: | None | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | You are now able to propagate up to two of the four possible locations simultaneously. |
Lacerate | Lay open their throat with your vines. | |
Syntax: | LACERATE <target> | |
Required: | 150 mana | |
Works against: | Adventurers | |
Cooldown: | 2.50 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | You will now be capable of lacerating a target's throat, slashing vocal cords and causing great pain. |
Valerian | A plant that grows in mountainous areas. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH VALERIAN | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Increased psychic resistance. |
Lobelia | A brightly coloured plant used to cure phobias. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH LOBELIA | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: You are less likely to fall prey to the muddling effects of the
stupidity affliction. |
Elm | A potent herb with limited applications. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH ELM | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Allows you to writhe out of transfixation much faster. |
Sileris | A berry that grows in various valleys. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH SILERIS | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: You will recover more quickly from sipping the immunity elixir. |
Vinewreathe | Call upon Nature to hinder your foe. | |
Syntax: | VINEWREATHE <target> | |
Required: | 500 mana | |
Works against: | Adventurers | |
Cooldown: | 4.00 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | Calling upon Nature, you may summon a mass of animated vines to hinder your target for a time, preventing any attempts they make to parry your thornrends. Note that your thornrends will do reduced damage to a target's limbs when they are wreathed in this way. |
Kola | A small nut with surprising potency. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH KOLA | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Maintaining the metawake defence will cost less mana and
willpower. |
Multiplication | Greater control over the viridian. | |
Syntax: | None | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | You have reached a point in your training where you are able to propagate three of the four possible locations simultaneously. |
Barkskin | Make your skin tough like bark. | |
Syntax: | BARKSKIN | |
Required: | 200 mana | |
Works against: | Self | |
Cooldown: | 4.00 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | This ability will cause your skin to become as bark, providing an increased measure of protection vs. attacks doing physical damage. |
Goldenseal | A plant that affects the mind. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH GOLDENSEAL | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: Increased willpower regeneration. |
Skullcap | A plant that grows in the harsher environments. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH SKULLCAP | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: You will be able to see when adventurers fall in battle as if you had the deathsight defence. |
Eclipse | Bedazzle your foe with a celestial bolt. | |
Syntax: | ECLIPSE <target> | |
Required: | 600 mana | |
Works against: | Adventurers | |
Cooldown: | 3.00 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | Calling upon the vast brilliance of sky-bound celestial bodies, you may overwhelm a target's senses. Unless they are sufficiently restrained, your victim may evade the effects of the spell. |
Hawthorn | A plant that grows in hilly locations. | |
Syntax: | PROPAGATE <HEAD/BODY/ARMS/LEGS> WITH HAWTHORN | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | When propagated, this plant conveys the following bonuses: Head: You can shout longer messages without passing out from the strain. |
Heartseed | Send Nature's touch to destroy your enemy from within. | |
Syntax: | HEARTSEED <target> | |
Required: | 750 mana | |
Works against: | Adventurers | |
Cooldown: | 5.50 seconds of equilibrium | |
Details: | Among the most dangerous and forbidden of a sylvan's spells, the Heartseed embodies Nature at its most baneful. Draining your victim's vitality to speed its growth, the germination of a Heartseed will rapidly end the life of he or she whom it is sent to plague. If your victim manages to avoid their fate and cure the heartseed, their body will be wracked by the process, causing them significant damage for each injured limb they suffer from. |
Acceleration | Complete mastery of the viridian form. | |
Syntax: | None | |
Works against: | Self | |
Details: | You have reached a point where you are able to have all four possible locations propagated simultaneously. |