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Ascension: The Templar

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Ascension: The Templar

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	The last innate weapon of the Templar is the physical boundaries of their body itself. They have become their own Axis, and may forge weapons from any part of their body, without any ether. These Arms can even launch out from them at high speed to surprise a foe. Devise becomes a passive ability, as do Revoke and Replicant. While their limit on Arms remains the same, their ability to generate and call to them at will makes the Templar unprecedentedly deadly in physical combat.		The last innate weapon of the Templar is the physical boundaries of their body itself. They have become their own Axis, and may forge weapons from any part of their body, without any ether. These Arms can even launch out from them at high speed to surprise a foe. Devise becomes a passive ability, as do Revoke and Replicant. While their limit on Arms remains the same, their ability to generate and call to them at will makes the Templar unprecedentedly deadly in physical combat.

−	Finally, as an Ascended warrior, the Templar is only second to the Empyrean in physicality. Their body is much stronger, quicker and physically durable than any mortal can hope to achieve, making their onslaught all the more challenging to withstand.	+	Finally, as an Ascended warrior, the Templar is only second to the Empyrean in physicality. Their body is much stronger, quicker and physically durable than any mortal can hope to achieve, making their onslaught all the more challenging to withstand. This physical durability even infers a moderate resistance to damage from all magics, making the Templar deeply troubling to deal with as a mage.

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	In addition to the Barb and the Templar's bladed heels, the Templar bonds to a set of armor perfectly suited to their form, which will be perceived as a part of their body by their Arms, and thus harmlessly passed through. This armor appears as highly dense plate, and can effectively negate all mundane weapons, only vulnerable to artifacts or magical abilities. The armor will cover the Templar's torso, arms and legs, though generally not the head and will barely - if at all - reinforce the joints, providing some vulnerabilities. This armor can be materialized or dematerialized at-will.		In addition to the Barb and the Templar's bladed heels, the Templar bonds to a set of armor perfectly suited to their form, which will be perceived as a part of their body by their Arms, and thus harmlessly passed through. This armor appears as highly dense plate, and can effectively negate all mundane weapons, only vulnerable to artifacts or magical abilities. The armor will cover the Templar's torso, arms and legs, though generally not the head and will barely - if at all - reinforce the joints, providing some vulnerabilities. This armor can be materialized or dematerialized at-will.

−	~~Finally, the~~ last innate weapon of the Templar is the physical boundaries of their body itself. They have become their own Axis, and may forge weapons from any part of their body, without any ether. These Arms can even launch out from them at high speed to surprise a foe. Devise becomes a passive ability, as do Revoke and Replicant. While their limit on Arms remains the same, their ability to generate and call to them at will makes the Templar unprecedentedly deadly in physical combat.	+	The last innate weapon of the Templar is the physical boundaries of their body itself. They have become their own Axis, and may forge weapons from any part of their body, without any ether. These Arms can even launch out from them at high speed to surprise a foe. Devise becomes a passive ability, as do Revoke and Replicant. While their limit on Arms remains the same, their ability to generate and call to them at will makes the Templar unprecedentedly deadly in physical combat.
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		+	Finally, as an Ascended warrior, the Templar is only second to the Empyrean in physicality. Their body is much stronger, quicker and physically durable than any mortal can hope to achieve, making their onslaught all the more challenging to withstand.

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 '''Myriad''': Master. Myriad is among the Branded's most powerful tools - all ten of their Arms will circle around them in ethereal form and can be forged, recalled or traded instantly, dematerializing and rematerializing in fractions of a second. The Branded can therefore exchange the weapon they are currently wielding with total fluidity. They can even switch between their Arms mid-motion, as well as dual wield these weapons if they desire. Thrown weapons will immediately return when willed to, and the Arms surrounding them can be made to violently dance around them, placing vast pressure on any nearby foes. There are effectively two versions of Myriad, and each has their own associated costs. The Myriad in which all ten Arms are persistently dancing like a bladed vortex, chasing after foes and attacking in formation is certainly far more powerful, but expends considerable ether. The Myriad that allows for constant weapon-swapping, more commonly utilized by Masters of Brand, can be sustained for much longer periods of time and tends to be a part of a Master Branded's general repertoire of abilities.
-'''Descend''': Master. Descend is perhaps the most awe-inspiring of the Branded's abilities to physically behold. The Branded will fling their weapon far into the clouds, ignoring their usual radius of control. At this point, they vastly alter the scale of that Arm, increasing it in size hundreds of times until the weapon appears almost apocalyptic. The weapon will then - as the name illustrates - descend, hitting the ground within around thirty seconds of time and impaling through. All of those initially struck by the weapon will instantly die, with the shockwave upon arrival known to perform immense harm to those caught within it, breaking bones and burying them beneath dust and rubble. The most damaging portion of the shockwave typically extends roughly two hundred feet outward, with the outermost areas causing far less significant harm. Descend is incredibly taxing to perform, and while it can decimate entire regiments within an army, it can by itself push the Branded to the verge of Overstepping.
+'''Descend''': Master. Descend is perhaps the most awe-inspiring of the Branded's abilities to physically behold. The Branded will fling their weapon far into the clouds, ignoring their usual radius of control. At this point, they vastly alter the scale of that Arm, increasing it in size hundreds of times until the weapon appears almost apocalyptic. The weapon will then - as the name illustrates - descend, hitting the ground within around thirty seconds of time and impaling through. All of those initially struck by the weapon will instantly die, with the shockwave upon arrival known to perform immense harm to those caught within it, breaking bones and burying them beneath dust and rubble. The most damaging portion of the shockwave typically extends roughly five hundred feet outward, with the outermost areas causing far less significant harm. Descend is incredibly taxing to perform, and while it can decimate entire regiments within an army, it can by itself push the Branded to the verge of Overstepping.
 ===Templar Abilities===

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 '''Reaver''': Reaver is a Templar's most valuable asset in the face of a powerful mage, though it can be difficult to pull off. It requires that the Templar have one of their Arms (or their innate weapons) impaled through the body of an enemy, and that the enemy be within range of a Glyph. If these two conditions are met, they may hold their hand outward, channeling their weapon as a conduit before galvanizing the ether within the target's body, disbanding all of it and effectively 'jamming' their ability to harness it. This will prevent the other mage from wielding ether for several days, even if they are Ascended. Given the physical superiority of the Templar, victory effectively becomes assured. This ability can even work to seal away Divinity, though only in a Draedan who has not yet awakened their domains. Performing this on an awakened Draedan will simply preclude them from performing Raw Magic. Reaver can only temporarily disbar another Templar from magic, as a Templar can interact with the galvanized ether within their own body to disband the effects of this ability.
-'''Ruin''': While Reaver is a Templar's go-to tool for defeating another powerful mage, Ruin is their go-to for all else. The Templar turns all of their Arms into ethereal lines which can be flexed and bent, glowing brightly. These ethereal lines can pursue foes so long as they are within range of a Glyph, following enemies before cutting them down with ease. The lines feel burning hot, searing the skin or flesh surrounding their mark, which they will often garrote into pieces. Considering the length, precision and flexibility of Ruin, it is exceedingly difficult to defend against or manage, and it is highly effective against large groups of enemies, with the Templar slicing through their foes with precise oscillations.
+'''Ruin''': While Reaver is a Templar's go-to tool for defeating another powerful mage, Ruin is their go-to for all else. The Templar turns all of their Arms into ethereal lines which can be flexed and bent, glowing brightly. These ethereal lines can pursue foes so long as they are within range of a Glyph, following enemies before cutting them down with ease. The lines feel burning hot, searing the skin or flesh surrounding their mark, which they will often garrote into pieces. Considering the length, precision and flexibility of Ruin, it is exceedingly difficult to defend against or manage, and it is highly effective against large groups of enemies, with the Templar slicing through their foes with precise oscillations. Ruin's threads will persist until dispelled by the Templar or destroyed, though as an Ascended ability, destroying them is an unachievable feat for most.
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 By reaching within and allowing the Axis to consume the body and soul, a Branded mage may awaken from their crystallized husk born anew. What emerges from this cocoon-like shell is the Templar, an Ascended Magehunter of no comparison. Templars are radiant beings, of sculpture-like quality. Their eyes glow radiantly, appearing like the surface of the sun; a molten orange color permeates their eyes, which burn and unleash utterly small, whip-like flares. Golden lines, as wide as the tip of a pencil, tend to appear along their arms, legs, collar and pelvic area, glowing faintly. A Templar is often considered to be a living weapon. Their body changes, taking on internal weapons that can be drawn upon and unleashed no differently than organic functions.
-The first of these is ''The Barb'', a flexible protrusion that appears almost like a segmented spine, with two sharp, diamond-shaped heads, separated by the center of the 'spine' which may split into two if desired. The Barb can reach up to a hundred feet (or thirty meters) in length, and moves unbelievably quickly; it will typically rise over the Templar's shoulder before striking forward like a scorpion's tail, and can reach its full length in little more than a second, impaling through targets often before many fully comprehend it. The Barb can also split into its two heads while impaled through a target or barrier, allowing it to apply internal pressure from within, ripping apart organics or tough materials. The Barb can pierce through any physical material, with master-level magical defenses capable of temporarily repelling it or withholding its assault. When the Barb is not extended, it retreats into the flesh and compresses. The tailbone will almost appear jeweled through the skin, most often a ruby color.
+The first of these is ''The Barb'', a flexible protrusion that appears almost like a segmented spine, with two sharp, diamond-shaped heads, separated by the center of the 'spine' which may split into two if desired. The Barb can reach up to a hundred feet (or thirty meters) in length, and moves unbelievably quickly; it will typically rise over the Templar's shoulder before striking forward like a scorpion's tail, and can reach its full length in little more than half of a second, impaling through targets often before many fully comprehend it. The Barb can also split into its two heads while impaled through a target or barrier, allowing it to apply internal pressure from within, ripping apart organics or tough materials. The Barb can pierce through any physical material, with master-level magical defenses capable of temporarily repelling it or withholding its assault. When the Barb is not extended, it retreats into the flesh and compresses. The tailbone will almost appear jeweled through the skin, most often a ruby color.
 The second change to the Templar's form is their heels, which can be changed into white, bladed lengths at-will. These heels are said to be the sharpest known material in existence, able to cut through virtually any mundane barrier with a single swipe. They can easily be skated upon, appearing to form an ethereal hook to the surface they're connected to, allowing the Templar to skate across jagged or rough terrain as if sailing over water at high speeds. Jumping from these heels can propel the Templar upward or forward more than a hundred feet, with the Barb often lodging into the ground before or during a jump to provide the Templar traction and aerial flexibility.

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 ===Templar Abilities===
-'''Reaver''': Reaver is a Templar's most valuable asset in the face of a powerful mage, though it can be difficult to pull off. It requires that the Templar have one of their Arms (or their innate weapons) impaled through the body of an enemy, and that the enemy be within range of a Glyph. If these two conditions are met, they may hold their hand outward, channeling their weapon as a conduit before galvanizing the ether within the target's body, disbanding all of it and effectively 'jamming' their ability to harness it. This will prevent the other mage from wielding ether for several hours, even if they are Ascended. Given the physical superiority of the Templar, victory effectively becomes assured. This ability can even work to seal away Divinity, though only in a Draedan who has not yet awakened their domains. Performing this on an awakened Draedan will simply preclude them from performing Raw Magic. Reaver can only temporarily disbar another Templar from magic, as a Templar can interact with the galvanized ether within their own body to disband the effects of this ability.
+'''Reaver''': Reaver is a Templar's most valuable asset in the face of a powerful mage, though it can be difficult to pull off. It requires that the Templar have one of their Arms (or their innate weapons) impaled through the body of an enemy, and that the enemy be within range of a Glyph. If these two conditions are met, they may hold their hand outward, channeling their weapon as a conduit before galvanizing the ether within the target's body, disbanding all of it and effectively 'jamming' their ability to harness it. This will prevent the other mage from wielding ether for several days, even if they are Ascended. Given the physical superiority of the Templar, victory effectively becomes assured. This ability can even work to seal away Divinity, though only in a Draedan who has not yet awakened their domains. Performing this on an awakened Draedan will simply preclude them from performing Raw Magic. Reaver can only temporarily disbar another Templar from magic, as a Templar can interact with the galvanized ether within their own body to disband the effects of this ability.
 '''Ruin''': While Reaver is a Templar's go-to tool for defeating another powerful mage, Ruin is their go-to for all else. The Templar turns all of their Arms into ethereal lines which can be flexed and bent, glowing brightly. These ethereal lines can pursue foes so long as they are within range of a Glyph, pursuing enemies before cutting them down with ease. The lines feel burning hot, searing the skin or flesh surrounding their mark, which they will often garrote into pieces. Considering the length, precision and flexibility of Ruin, it is exceedingly difficult to defend against or manage, and it is highly effective against large groups of enemies, with the Templar slicing through their foes with precise oscillations.

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 ==The Origins==
-Brand was created by the Goddess of War, Tact and Craft, [[Evitrix]]. Brand had an origin unlike any other magic: it was first introduced within [[Muid]], given to [[Arkanai]] at first to execute those who blasphemed against her, and then - later - to be used as a tool for their missions in fulfilling the will of the Gods. Through time, as more of Brand's functions became discovered by its wielders, it became a magic highly sought after. A bounty was placed on any Arkanai suspected of wielding it, and those discovered to be its practitioners would be brutally tortured until they initiated others in their craft.
+Brand was created by the God of Tyranny, Command and Rage, [[Jaxkael]]. Brand had an origin unlike any other magic: it was first introduced within [[Muid]], given to [[Arkanai]] at first to execute those who blasphemed against its creator, and then - later - to be used as a tool for their missions in fulfilling the will of the Gods. Through time, as more of Brand's functions became discovered by its wielders, it became a magic highly sought after. A bounty was placed on any Arkanai suspected of wielding it, and those discovered to be its practitioners would be brutally tortured until they initiated others in their craft.
 Today, Brand is among the most widely spread magics, and it is the only magic legally allowed in the Grisic Empire. Brand has largely become associated with Magehunting, and a special class of magi within Grisic have been tasked with 'harboring rot' in order to stamp it out of the Imperium. Despite its application in this field, Brand is wielded by many mages outside of these orders, a favorite among battlemages globally.