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Bonding With the Legendary black steel no dachi

Kaight shares what his legendary black steel no-dachi and he have been doing as they bond.

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Category: World Events, Festivals, and Storylines
Topic: The Great Auction of 5116

Date: 12/23/2016 10:29 AM CST
From: ALLENM20
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
I thought I would post what I’ve unlocked so far.

UNRELEASED

The blade of your black steel no-dachi pulses with a white light that consumes the blackened flames surrounding its length. Particles of rust swirl around the no-dachi before returning it to its dull, rusted state.

a rusted broken no-dachi (0 Enchant, No Other Properties)

FIRST RELEASE

Flecks of rusted steel fall from your broken no-dachi as you draw it in front of your body. Switching your grip to both hands, black veins appear down the length of the no-dachi as the remaining rust particles scatter. Suddenly, the blade flares with a void of black energy, doubling its length and size.

a massive black steel no-dachi (+25 Enchant, Unknown Critical Weighting)

FLARE

In a pulse of blackened light, your black steel no-dachi doubles in length and size as you swing at a lesser minotaur!
You swing a massive black steel no-dachi at a lesser minotaur!
AS: +442 vs DS: +263 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +51 = +268
… and hit for 138 points of damage!
Hard slash to the lesser minotaur’s side opens his spleen!
The lesser minotaur is stunned!
Your black steel no-dachi quickly returns to its normal size.

Chance to Flare (+15 AS Boost, Unknown Critical Weighting Boost)

SECOND RELEASE

You start to swing your black steel no-dachi high overhead as black motes of light follow the blade. Suddenly, mid-swing, a void of white light pulses in the center of a black orb forming near the tip of the blade. Thrusting your black steel no-dachi upward, the blade is engulfed in black and white flames.

1 minute Duration (+15 AS Boost, Unknown Critical Weighting Boost)

BONDING LEVEL 1

A faint voice in your mind says, “You have worked hard and well to earn my trust, Kaight. Perhaps there is more to you than I originally thought. My name is Pelenae Epeloine, remember it well…”

BONDING LEVEL 2

You settle your thoughts on the broken no-dachi, sensing a familiar presence within.

A faint voice in your mind says, “You’ve proven your mettle, Kaight, and I find that my trust was not misplaced. Now, there is much I have to share with you…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “As I’ve told you, my name is Pelenae Epeloine, and you would do well to remember this.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “The weapon you hold is not my true form, Kaight. Rather, it is a mask, a facade which only you can unlock through my trust.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “On your command, I can shed this farce and reveal my inner self, your inner self, and unleash my true power. Our power. This will cost you a bit of your spirit, which must flow through me.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “To do so, you must direct your voice toward me, and clearly address me. Tell me to fortify, and my true form shall shine forth.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Remember, Kaight, these words, and speak them to me: “Fortify, Pelenae Epeloine.” Speak thus to me, and I shall answer your call…”

BONDING LEVEL 3

You settle your thoughts on the broken no-dachi, sensing a familiar presence within.

A faint voice in your mind says, “I sense you’ve advanced farther yet, Kaight, though you’ve still a ways to go. Listen now, and I shall show you something truly special…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “You’ve no doubt noticed that at times while you battle your enemies, I can empower your attacks and lend you my strength. You may call upon this ability at any time hereafter by merely waving me at a target.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Note that this ability may not always have the same effectiveness, particularly when used against targets of significantly more skill than you, and also that using this ability will require you to spend a bit of your spirit.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Remember…”

You flip your grip on your black steel no-dachi as you heft it away from your body, letting it settle against the ground. In a pulse of blackened light, your black steel no-dachi doubles in length and size.

BONDING LEVEL 4

You settle your thoughts on the broken no-dachi, sensing a familiar presence within.

A faint voice in your mind says, “As your strength grows, so do I, a reflection of your immortal soul, and through me, you can wield power both great and terrible. Perhaps it is time for you to learn, Kaight…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Recall when I spoke to you, Kaight, and told you of how to release my true self to grant you power. There is yet another release you may command of me…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “With a word, I can infuse you with strength of actions to allow you to strike harder and with more power for one minute.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “This power will cost you a bit more spirit than usual, and I can only produce such an effect two times in a single day, so call upon it with this in mind.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “To release me to this, my final release, all you must do is direct your voice toward me and tell me to cauterize. Remember, Kaight, this word, and speak it to me: “Cauterize.” Speak thus to me, and I shall answer thy call…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Remember…”

BONDING LEVEL 5

*Not Yet Achieved*

As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, “Adventure” in my ear.

AIM: Kaight (Matt) GS4


Date: 12/23/2016 08:34 PM CST
From: LARA1
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
Kind of reminds me of the manga Bleach. Specifically Kenpachi Zaraki’s no-dachi.
-Sot

“I was AFK scripting RPAs. SORRY!” -Wyrom


Date: 12/25/2016 11:02 PM CST
From: ALLENM20
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
And here’s the last of it.

BONDING LEVEL 5

You settle your thoughts on the broken no-dachi, sensing a familiar presence within.

A faint voice in your mind says, “We are one, Kaight, you and I. As I cleave the air in your sure grasp, your spirit flows forth and moves mountains. In this, our final meeting, your eyes shall open upon a new world…”

A faint voice in your mind says, “The final power which I will reveal to you now is one of unparalleled strength and power, allowing you to dispatch your foes quickly.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “When this power is called upon, by a mere WAVE of me through the air, I lend you my power of strength and will increase your attack strength and lend to your ability to strike critically even more.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “Calling upon this ability will cost a bit more spirit than usual, and it also requires me to be fully released to function. It will only let you swing hard and true for sixty seconds.”

A faint voice in your mind says, “This is my last gift to you, Kaight. Use it well, and always keep me near…”

You hoist your black steel no-dachi high overhead as the black and white flames surrounding its length consume it. Pulses of white and black light emit from the center of the black steel no-dachi as several flame-based clones rapidly create a ring above and around you. Splaying your fingers, you thrust them outward sending the clones flying in all directions!

A wave of burning, black and white no-dachis moves outward from you.

A moulis is buffeted by the waves of burning no-dachis and is knocked to the ground.
… 5 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the abdomen.
Roundtime: 3 sec.

Definitely going to have to amass some max spirit enhancives to utilize the second release and special ability.

As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, “Adventure” in my ear.

AIM: Kaight (Matt) GS4


Date: 02/26/2017 09:49 AM CST
From: ALLENM20
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
Still using the no-dachi, but I rarely ever use the wave (1 spirit cost), final unlock (2 spirit cost), or e-wave during final unlock (2 spirit cost).

Any chance of removing the spirit cost for the e-wave during the final release Retser? I can wait to get back to 10 spirit after releasing it one time, but I can’t regen spirit fast enough to get back to 10 spirit after the second release. If I want to use the e-wave during the final release I’m always sitting at 6 spirit which is kinda silly given how much my AS is lowered and the e-wave has only ever knocked critters down (no damage).

The other thought was to allow warriors and paladins to infuse mana into the weapon to make it flare instead of spirit.

I have a pair of icy wings than can e-wave once per day and one of your shocklances that can do the same. 2 spirit cost for an e-wave on the no-dachi I can only use twice a day just isn’t fun. Especially since I can use divine strike and judgement being a paladin.

Yes yes, first world problems and all that spoiled talk nonsense. I spent 30 million silvers on it which was my entire bank account so if I can get a little more fun out of it I’d enjoy it even more.

If ya can’t do it no problem and I honestly don’t expect ya can. Consider it feedback for future weapon development. Spirit cost for unlocking steel weapons is cool, but for activating abilities it sucks since you’re gimping your AS so much.

As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, “Adventure” in my ear.

AIM: Kaight (Matt) GS4


Date: 02/26/2017 12:57 PM CST
From: PFLATS
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
From the peanut gallery:

What if the costs were implemented as a short-lived “enhancive” penalty to max spirit, rather than a spirit cost. You still infuse your spirit into it, but you’d be down to 5/5, and still be at a 100% spirit during combat. Characters who spend spirit in other ways would find themselves running out just as quickly, and creatures that do spirit damage would still do their thing.

But once the penalties wear off, you’d be at 5/10 spirit and still have to regen it, right?


Date: 02/27/2017 12:39 AM CST
From: ROBLAR
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
Join Voln and symbol renew?


Date: 02/27/2017 09:13 AM CST
From: ALLENM20
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
Derp. Thanks for that tip Roblar. I’m a Master in Voln and had no idea about that symbol.

As I gaze over the horizon, the wind tugs at my cloak and whispers, “Adventure” in my ear.

AIM: Kaight (Matt) GS4


Date: 02/27/2017 12:53 PM CST
From: GS4-RETSER
Subj: Re: A rusted broken no-dachi
Unfortunately, something like the spirit drain will not be changing with the black steel weapon line. That would also impact all the others and make them even more powerful.

I would suggest getting some spirit regen enhancives and increase your spirit pool.
There are even some complete spirit heal items out there!
Symbol of Renew is another fun thing.
You could also hunt with a cleric!

Retser, ASGM

 

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