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DRIVEL ABOUT SYNERGY AND STUFF
Jun. 5th, 2012 12:36 amSynergy, aka synthesized energy aka that orange shit that does stuff, is energy that comes from the determination of its user. It's considered one of the easiest types of magic to master, with almost anyone being able to call on it in some form with proper instruction and practice. People tend to specialize in one specific discipline based on their personality, and some types of manifestation may be completely off-limits to them. Depending on the user's skill, they can also modify the technique in various ways.
Burst: The normally orange Synergy is compressed into a point, where it turns red and a reaction occurs. This reaction creates a beam of pure destructive force, which can blow through an unprotected person incredibly fast. Common manipulations include making multiple Burst streams at once, giving them a homing capability to target an opponent, or more rarely making them explode on contact. Ed is a Burst specialist!
Mirror: Senses beings that possess energy in a certain radius around the user with an nigh-unnoticable pulse. Primarily used for recon, the person in canon who specializes in it has managed to alter it to carry sounds to specific people to create a long-range messaging system, as well as altering the pulse to simply ping off of solid objects as a form of echolocation.
Wingbeat: This technique is designed primarily for movement, and compresses Synergy to propel the target quickly in a specific direction. It can't be used subtly, however, as it gets its name from the thunderous sound of a flock of birds taking off that it makes. Specialists can modify it by altering where the propulsion is from to augment punches and the like, but doing this also tends to dislocate shoulders and the like unless done by a very experienced user as it's effectively tying a truck to your arm and slamming the gas.
Sanctuary: A defensive technique, the Sanctuary summons a barrier roughly as strong as steel. Skilled users can sculpt the barrier into whatever shapes they may need and can also alter their density through compression. A 'compressed' Sanctuary gives more protection than a normal one, but is also dangerous as suddenly losing focus on it causes it to undergo a violently explosive reaction not unlike a Burst. Zaniah is a Sanctuary specialist!
Virus: A straight debuffing technique, Virus spikes attempt to impale the target and inhibit their ability to use magic. If pulled out quickly they can be dealt with, but left too long they can turn intangible. If this occurs, the target must wait for the effect to wear off naturally. Most often used as surprise stabbing weapons, occasionally someone will try to Macross Missile Massacre with these to hopefully get one to land.
Shadow: This technique creates a rope to bind an opponent and restrict their mobility. For most users the rope must be held physically to remain real, but skilled users can attach it to the ground where they are standing while keeping it corporeal. Commonly used to keep an enemy close when they are the type who prefers long range combat.
Burst: The normally orange Synergy is compressed into a point, where it turns red and a reaction occurs. This reaction creates a beam of pure destructive force, which can blow through an unprotected person incredibly fast. Common manipulations include making multiple Burst streams at once, giving them a homing capability to target an opponent, or more rarely making them explode on contact. Ed is a Burst specialist!
Mirror: Senses beings that possess energy in a certain radius around the user with an nigh-unnoticable pulse. Primarily used for recon, the person in canon who specializes in it has managed to alter it to carry sounds to specific people to create a long-range messaging system, as well as altering the pulse to simply ping off of solid objects as a form of echolocation.
Wingbeat: This technique is designed primarily for movement, and compresses Synergy to propel the target quickly in a specific direction. It can't be used subtly, however, as it gets its name from the thunderous sound of a flock of birds taking off that it makes. Specialists can modify it by altering where the propulsion is from to augment punches and the like, but doing this also tends to dislocate shoulders and the like unless done by a very experienced user as it's effectively tying a truck to your arm and slamming the gas.
Sanctuary: A defensive technique, the Sanctuary summons a barrier roughly as strong as steel. Skilled users can sculpt the barrier into whatever shapes they may need and can also alter their density through compression. A 'compressed' Sanctuary gives more protection than a normal one, but is also dangerous as suddenly losing focus on it causes it to undergo a violently explosive reaction not unlike a Burst. Zaniah is a Sanctuary specialist!
Virus: A straight debuffing technique, Virus spikes attempt to impale the target and inhibit their ability to use magic. If pulled out quickly they can be dealt with, but left too long they can turn intangible. If this occurs, the target must wait for the effect to wear off naturally. Most often used as surprise stabbing weapons, occasionally someone will try to Macross Missile Massacre with these to hopefully get one to land.
Shadow: This technique creates a rope to bind an opponent and restrict their mobility. For most users the rope must be held physically to remain real, but skilled users can attach it to the ground where they are standing while keeping it corporeal. Commonly used to keep an enemy close when they are the type who prefers long range combat.
