Body of Steel

Discussion in 'Treasure Creation' started by Razgriz, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Razgriz

    Razgriz Leader of the Revolution reg

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    Body of Steel
    Original- Razgriz, Technique- Offensive
    [Blade], [Empowerment], [Transformation]


    P5: 20
    P4: 30
    P3: 60
    P2: 80
    P1: 120

    Prerequisites: Melee Magic

    By channeling magical power into a part of their body, the user can either make the weight of that part increase several times (such as make a hand weigh 10-15 pounds) or make an invisible blade or spike appear a few millimetres from the user's flesh, extending a maximum of a few inches away from it in the case of a spike or a few centimetres in the case of a blade. In any case, the blade, spike or weighted part also has the hardness of finely tempered steel, and only exists for a second at most, so it best used only in the moment it is needed. Also, use of this technique is extremely exhausting, with only those of the best stamina able to use it more than three times a minute without passing out.

    While the ability is meant to be used offensively, in an emergency it can also be used defensively, either by hardening where a weapon will hit or creating blade/spike where they are being grappled/restrained. In the latter, the blade/spike pierces it's way through the user's flesh to half it's normal maximum size, either stabbing or cutting the grappler/restraint; although doing so is about twice as exhausting and several times as dangerous as using it offensively. In the former, user still feels all the pain of the hit, is exhausted twice the normal amount, and the body still needs to absorb the force of impact, likely breaking bones; still better than dying though.

    It should be noted that this ability is best used on bare skin, although is still useful on clothed flesh, but will inevitably ruin the cloth. Armor however, is another story, as if used on a body part covered by even light armor, the blade/spike tries to force itself past the armor, both lessening the effect and likely destroying the armor.

    Finally, should the user attempt to use this technique again within 5 minutes of using it defensively, whether offensive or defensive, their body will reject the command and will not activate, and instead cause exhaustion and pain, every time they try to use it in the next several hours.
  2. Quill

    Quill Leaf on the Wind reg

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    This applies to all of your treasures: why aren't they in the mandated fields? Even Vector Plate, which had been submitted in a Classic Dungeon after being made by Eev and myself, was run through this forum in the required fields. You can submit the original description in a spoiler, as said in the Treasure Creation Manual, but please follow the TC's rules. Thank you.