Elemental rendering is powered and fueled by a Zykla's ability to manifest Bloodforce. They manipulate elements from the natural world rather than creating new entities.
The current known elements are:
- Fire ~ Echta
- Water ~ Kala
- Shadow ~ Kiliji
- Blood ~ Aita
If a Zykla cannot craft Bloodforce, then they are unable to utilize elemental rendering. The volume of control, manipulation, and length of use fully depends on how rich the Zykla is with their Bloodforce reserves. Additionally, no matter the element the Zykla is gifted with, the element does not amplify, aid, or benefit the Zykla's existing bloodforce abilities. Their bloodforce is merely used to fuel the ability to manipulate their element.
If the Zykla has low reserves in their bloodforce, then the outcome of their elemental rendering will be lacking and short-lived; as elemental rendering taxes a great deal on the Zykla's bloodforce reserves. Where as using simple bloodforce on its own costs significantly less.
However, if the Zykla has an ample amount of reserves, this doesn't mean that their elemental rendering is all-powerful. Their ability to render very much depends on their practice and knowledge of utilizing their elemental abilities.
Example: If a Zykla is rich in bloodforce but they're new to elemental rendering, their elemental abilities will be trivial and limited.
Elemental Zykla may only choose one element. No matter their status, there are no exceptions for a Zykla having more than one element. However, an elemental Zykla may opt to choose a different element once. By doing so, they will forego their knowledge of their original element and start at a novice level on the new element.
While some Zykla may find a certain element comes more easily to them, their role has a slight benefit. Those Zykla who are more inclined with Tainted Bloodforce, have an easier time learning Kiliji as are Pure Bloodforce Zykla to Kala. However, this doesn't mean the Pure Zykla must choose Kala or Tainted to Kiliji. Aita artistry, however, can only be learned by Shamans, Oracles, and Unspoken if they wish to harness it.
Most Elemental Artistry is prompted by the casting Zykla by the movement of their arms, hands, and precise placement of their fingers. Specifically in square and box shape gestures in addition to circles; which pays a small homage to their Aztecian roots. These gestures are known as Tutting. (Additional Examples: Circles )
Bloodforce abilities cannot be cast simultaneously with an elemental ability. This is due to the bloodforce being used to fuel the energy to manipulate the element the Zykla is using. If a Zykla attempts to use a bloodforce ability while also using an elemental ability, they'll suddenly feel an unbelievable amount of pain shoot through their spine and drop to their knees. In addition, they'll find their abilities locked and out of reach for an hour.
Those blessed with elements will need to sacrifice twice as much as those Zykla who are not, in order for their boon to stay active. Otherwise, the gift of elements will be lost. While it can still be reclaimed once lost, the Zykla will need to sacrifice an incredible amount to appease their god to regain their element back.
-- Document sacrifices for Element energy via discord entry --
No matter how advanced a Zykla is with their element, they can not summon or manipulate weather or other environmental chaos.
Those blessed with elements will need to sacrifice twice as much as those Zykla who are not, in order for their boon to stay active. Otherwise, the gift of elements will be lost. While it can still be reclaimed once lost, the Zykla will need to sacrifice an incredible amount to appease their god to regain their element back.
-- Document sacrifices for Element energy via discord entry --
There are three stages of elemental skillsets: Novice, Advanced, and Mastery.
As the Zykla progresses with their skills, they'll gradually advance to the next skill level. The abilities they learn for their elements will grow in: strength, power, and the ability to control while also unlocking new ways to handle their elements.
The best way to advance is by doing large sacrifices individually or in a small group (2-3). If in a group, each Zykla will acquire bloodforce for their reserves equally. Large sacrifices consist of big and dangerous wildlife, such as Shark, Naga, Elephants, etc., Or sentient creatures that can easily fight back.
To progress from Novice to Advance Skillsets:
10 Large sacrifices in the span of 3 months or more.
Advanced to Mastery
10 Large Sacrifices in the span of 4 months or more.
Once at Mastery, the Zykla will need to maintain at least 5 large sacrifices or multiple lesser sacrifices in a span of 3 months or less.
Zykla Name:
Element:
Current Skill Level:
Sacrifice #:
Creature Sacrificed:
Details of Sacrifice:
As the Zykla progresses with their skills, they'll gradually advance to the next skill level. The abilities they learn for their elements will grow in: strength, power, and the ability to control while also unlocking new ways to handle their elements.
The best way to advance is by doing large sacrifices individually or in a small group (2-3). If in a group, each Zykla will acquire bloodforce for their reserves equally. Large sacrifices consist of big and dangerous wildlife, such as Shark, Naga, Elephants, etc., Or sentient creatures that can easily fight back.
To progress from Novice to Advance Skillsets:
10 Large sacrifices in the span of 3 months or more.
Advanced to Mastery
10 Large Sacrifices in the span of 4 months or more.
Once at Mastery, the Zykla will need to maintain at least 5 large sacrifices or multiple lesser sacrifices in a span of 3 months or less.
Zykla Name:
Element:
Current Skill Level:
Sacrifice #:
Creature Sacrificed:
Details of Sacrifice:
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