Mar 15, 2019 8:22:44 GMT -6
Post by Oras Aventra Auro on Mar 15, 2019 8:22:44 GMT -6
Earthen Atronach
Baseline Dimension: Atranoch's are unique as they do not exist within the realm of Reality. Nor do they exist within the realm of Surreality. Their body can be whatever they wish it to be. Their realm they designed to be a mixture of both reality and surreality. They enjoyed the idea of the natural elements of reality, and thus based their world and bodies off of those. However they can also morph and shape their body, and their world, however way they see fit with their experience from surreality. When they are summoned into reality their body becomes truly physical. Despite this, they can still take whatever shape, size and appearance they wish to take, including having abnormal appendages. They have their true form, which is a body entirely made up of their appropriate element, as well as their human form. Each form can be whatever height or weight they desire to be.
Baseline Appearance: While the appearance they take on varies depending on the personality of the Atranach, most tend to choose colors and appearances that is similar to their specific element. Earthen Atranoch's in particular tend to have different shades of brown for their hair, eyes, and/or any tattoos and clothing. Their true form is automatically stone, which can be a shade of brown, gray, or although rarely, white. This is not to say that Atranoch's won't choose a style or color that doesn't fit with the earthen element, but to see an Atranoch do so is somewhat unusual and unique.
Culture/Origin of Species:
-Home World: Most species tend to come from Reality. A dimension in which there are laws of nature that keep everything in order. Stable. Flowing. And there are a few species that come from Surreality. An opposite or reverse dimension of Reality where anything is possible. Nothing is set or unchanging. These two dimensions rarely cross paths other than in the dreams of those in Reality. However there is another dimension that rests between the two of them, acting as a wall which keeps the two from clashing together. This dimension is known as Elentros (meaning neither). Within this dimension the Atranoch observed both Reality and Surreality. Learning what they could and building their worlds from their experience. They created whole worlds made of physical matter after having observed what matter was and how it worked in Reality, but also designed it loosely so that it could be changed however way they needed it after watching events in Surreality. Slowly but surely they developed their own world and system unique to either realms. They were even able to create their own forms rather than just be a thought or state. Though even then they did not have a true physical body. For they were still between dimensions.
The Earthen Atranoch's had created their own world separate from the other elements. As one would imagine it, the world is of stone, however the stone in Elentros (or more specifically the world of Earthen Atranoch's) is different. There are many varieties of them. Their stone is sentient, life and essence imbued in them. In addition to this, it can be one solid mass or a collection of small stones or pebbles ground fine while still retaining it's sentience perfectly. The stones of the world could glow brightly, have different colors, and often had gemstones hidden throughout the world. A single force, solidified and strong. If divided, they still acted as one force, rejecting the change. In doing so they helped create one of the elementals. Beings that had bodies of the elements but were of a lower sentience and strength than the Atranoch's.
-Elemental Types: When the Atranoch's decided to form their world based on both Reality and Surreality, they found that they enjoyed the appearance of the many elements in the worlds. This inspiration led them to give themselves bodies of said elements, becoming the very concept and state of them. There are ten elements the Atranoch's take the forms of. Inferno. Aquatic. Earth. Glacier. Wind. Storm. Magma. Metal. Nature. Light. And Darkness. There is actually an twelfth element but none of the Atranochs know what this is. For this group had hidden themselves somewhere within Elentros. The element Earthen is the very essence, concept and ideas of stone itself. Stone in it's purest form is sturdy, unmoving, and supportive. It refuses to give way to force, supporting those that rely on it. Standing against any resistance, it's retaliation is typically delayed, but powerful when it does. Stone is the very essence of endurance and resilience, and will never surrender.
-Body & Age: All Atranoch's have different elemental bodies, but each of them share similar characteristics to the others. The most common one is that each atranoch lives up to about nine hundred years. While time only semi-exists in Elentros, it touches the dimension enough to effect the Atranoch's. However instead of 'dying' they reincarnate. Their body dissolves, losing it's somewhat physical form. Becoming only the original idea of the Atranoch itself. It is then reformed into a physical manifestation. Only this time, it's name, personality, and quirks are all completely different than it's predecessor. Even it's memories will be wiped. It is because of this that the Atranoch had begun creating a sort of library. An entire world dedicated to storing knowledge for future generations to learn. This 'library' is far more massive than anything in Reality. They have no need to sleep or eat either. And if they do they prefer to consume their own element.
An Earthen Atranoch's body is made entirely out of stone. Because of this, even when giving itself a physical, or even human form. It doesn't have a true body of flesh and bone. While it's body is solid, and can become more soil and soft like in human form, their body doesn't react to other things in the same way. They can smell, see, taste and hear things just like any other being, but they receive sensory overload in a different manner. Certain smells can't cause normal reactions such as sneezing, nausea, etc. But if there are too many smells, or if the smells are far too potent, it can make an Atranoch somewhat dizzy and unable to focus on much at all. Being sprayed in the eyes doesn't hurt the Atranoch but can block their vision. Hearing intense sounds doesn't hurt either but does make it dizzy and unable to focus. This however is against normal conditions. If effected by talent or trait that acts more magical than natural, it's more likely to effect them.
-Personalities: Earthen Atranoch are very stubborn and sometimes proud beings. To call them a living walking fortress would be an understatement to say the least. Earthen Atranoch's are possibly the most patient beings of the Atranoch's, able to wait for their opponent to tire themselves out before striking back. While they do their best to make quick friendships with their summoner, others may find it difficult to befriend an Earthen Atranoch. Once they have however, Earthen Atranochs will support, trust, and cooperate with you as if you were a part of it. Any attempt to insult, attack, humiliate, or accuse an Earthen Atranoch or it's friends, and said individual will quickly be bulldozed by an Atranoch protecting it's pride and it's allies.
-Summoning: All Atranoch's cannot just walk into Reality. In order to enter said dimension they must be summoned by one from the dimension in question. This summoning could be in the form of a spell. Ritual. Gateway. Etc. However what each summoning process must do is grant them a physical manifestation which they can take on. Otherwise it would be harmful to look upon them as they are part Surreality, which species from Reality couldn't comprehend. Once summoned, an Atranoch will be bound by their summoner. When the summoner dies, or the Atranoch's manifestation breaks, the Atranoch will be sent back to Elentros. Atranoch's seek to be summoned to either study the dimension in person, or seek to help the inhabitants with their own skills and powers. Atranoch's personality can change the longer they spend time with the inhabitants of Reality. They may grow wiser, kinder, darker, etc. These changes don't effect them much in Elentros, but they can greatly effect Reality if they're summoned a second, third, forth, etc. time.
Traits: List of traits for the species. These are inherent positive quirks of the species that almost all members should have as a baseline. For every 2 traits a species must also have 1 flaw.
- Ubiquitous Dirt: Being the very incarnation and essence of stone and earth, they can summon up earthen elements at any moment. Drying out the area around them, turning certain things into stone, and even conjuring up miniature sandstorms or even sandfalls. They can even conjure pebbles and small stones.
- Channeling Mountain: Earthen Atranoch do not need a source of earth in order to fight, despite the fact that they are usually surrounded by it. They are able to conjure up large stones and huge quantities of dirt and sand, even gemstones and crystals (though these are more difficult) to attack and fight with. The more and larger stones conjured the more energy is consumed. Crystals and gemstones cost more than stones by default.
- Rock Solid: Earthen Atranoch are made of stone, and as such: very strong and durable. This grants them a resistance against both natural and talent produced wind attacks out there. They can make their human form as hard as stone as well. Blowing wind on an Earthen Atranoch only dries them, making them comfortable.
- Rock Candy: As stated above, Atranoch's require no food or sleep to sustain their body. They can however consume their own element from outside sources. Doing this can restore any energy they had consumed before. Different types of rocks and stones produce different flavors for the Atranochs. Crystals tend to taste sweet. Obsidian would taste hot and spicy. If default stone, the flavors are balanced. Gemstones taste like literal candies, each type of gem a different flavor.
- Home Advantage: When an Earthen Atranoch is in a dry area with moderate temperature, it's physical abilities will be enhanced in general.
- Sustainment: An Earthen Atranoch understands that the stone of the earth's true essence comes from the act of supporting another by standing strong for them when they are weak. By creating ties with others and making friendships, they create actual unseeable ties that allow them to channel strength over to them. When their allies are harmed and in need of help, an Earthen Atranoch can channel it's own energy to their ally, as well as their own health. Giving them the strength to continue on.
- Trace of Elentros: While an Earthen Atronach is completely solid in it's stone state, it can shift between different states. Three states, these being solid, crystalline and phasing. When phasing, an Earthen Atranoch becomes a type of stone from it's home world, becoming immune to reality and physical barriers. When crystalline, an Earthen Atranoch can absorb the energy of attacks striking it. Regaining 1/2 of the energy the incoming attack consumed. The downside to the crystalline form is it reduces resilience by 1 as long as they are in said form.
- Strong Foundation: Earthen Atranoch are known for their endurance above all else. Able to withstand devastating strikes and blows from opponents and still stand strong.
- Analyst: This trait depends on the Atranoch itself. If the Atranoch has spent some time studying Surreality, they will have developed a heightened sense of observation, and can analyze a situation or person swiftly yet accordingly. This of course doesn't grant them the ability to read minds or automatically know what something/someone is. It only allows them to notice certain details in or outside of combat.
Flaws: List of flaws for the species. These are inherent negative quirks of the species that almost all members should have as a baseline. For every 2 traits a species must have 1 flaw.
- Overhydration: Due to the fact that an Earthen Atranoch is made of stone or soil, water can be a problem. Being drenched in water itself won't do much, but if continuously drenched for far too long can lead to the Atranoch becoming overhydrated. The stone can begin to break down, becoming cracked and fragile. Soil becomes heavy, and it becomes harder to hold together. If in such a state and don't manage to dry themselves off in time, they will lose their physical form and be forced back to Elentros. The gemstone and crystalline form are affected as well but it takes longer in this form.
- Too Close for Comfort: While an Earthen Atranoch is able to resist many attacks, reducing attacks or deflecting them entirely. A natural element that easily bypasses stone is in fact nature itself. Plantlife burrows it's roots into the soil, and even certain trees slip their roots through the stoney armor of the earth on mountainsides. Once past the armor, burrowing becomes easy, making plant attacks devastating against an Earthen Atranoch.
- Allergic: An Aquatic Atranoch can consume stones and gems of any sort in order to regain energy and satisfy itself. However with every other element they are rather, allergic. Consuming an element that is not it's own will not restore it's energy and stamina, but instead sap at it. If an Earthen Atranoch is foolish enough to eat other elements, forced to, or tricked into doing so while at already very low energy, their material form may or may not dissolve, forcing them back to Elentros.
- Cracks in the Armor: While an Earthen Atranoch is more comfortable and stronger when they are dry, when dry their moving body has a certain point where the stone cracks. It is up to the role-player where this crack is located on the body, but when struck in this point it becomes far easier to shatter the body of an Earthen Atranoch into shards. While they can reform their body without having been killed, this can cut off, cancel, or delay an attack or counter attack the Atranoch may have been attempting, and even get past it to attack its master.
- Dependent: While Atranoch's can be powerful in a fully revived state, and especially so in their home field, their greatest weakness isn't their elemental weakness. It is in fact their summoner. They depend on their summoner to remain in Reality, or else they slip back into their own dimension. Because of this Atranoch's tend to be extra cautious with their summoner's and particularly protective of them. Regardless of whether they are by selfish or selfless reasons.
