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Ruin: /* Sundering */

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Sundering

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Malefaction

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Ruin: /* Progression */

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Progression

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 ==Sundering==
 Sunderscraps are produced through the act of Sundering. This entails the location and restraint of another being in possession of a Mark of Control. The point of the Sunderstrike is thrust into the heart of the mage where the Mark of Control meets the soul. This is done through the back, through the ribs, or through the sternum.
-Once the heart is touched by a Sunderstrike, the mage’s arcane stamina dissipates to nothing. The body becomes steadily inoperable, the conscious victim forced to feel as their ruptured heart struggles to pump, ears ringing, eyes drawn wide with shock.
+Once the heart is touched by a Sunderstrike, the mage’s arcane stamina dissipates to nothing. The body becomes steadily inoperable, the conscious victim forced to feel as their ruptured heart struggles to pump, ears ringing, eyes drawn wide with shock. Wriggling and pushing aside the ventricles of the heart for several moments, the Sunderstrike will hum violently with vibrations once it finds the traces of a Mark reaching towards the soul. The mage may choose between Marks of Control, each flaring brilliantly with light as the Sunderstrike bumps different connections.
-Wriggling and pushing aside the ventricles of the heart for several moments, the Sunderstrike will hum violently with vibrations once it finds the traces of a Mark reaching towards the soul. The mage may choose between Marks of Control, each flaring brilliantly with light as the Sunderstrike bumps different connections. The Tonal Susser may channel a held Sunderscrap or Relic with the same Tone to immediately crystallize a Mark of that type directly from the soul on contact with the heart, hastening this process from several seconds down to just a couple of heartbeats.
+The Mark of Control will begin to have its presence crystallized from the soul with prolonged contact by the Sunderstrike, hardening the heart into a jewel of potential, a Sunderscrap. As the mage dies, the Sunderscrap is formed embedded upon the tip of the Sunderstrike, ready to be plucked from the victim’s chest.  The Tonal Susser may channel a held Sunderscrap or Relic with the same Tone to immediately crystallize a Mark of that type directly from the soul on contact with the heart, hastening this entire process from several seconds down to just a couple of heartbeats.
 A Sunderwell may be employed to harvest multiple Marks of Control at once, drowning victims in churning Lightwater and crystallizing every Mark within the mage’s body in one go, the flesh and bone disintegrating to nothing except for the Sunderscrapts themselves. Once drained, the Sunderscraps in the shape of the mage’s many organs: heart, stomach, spleen, brain, lungs, kidney, liver - one for each Sunderscrap - may be retrieved. This entails the risk of parading captured mages across the countryside, often executing many at once in a public display. Sunderwells are rare objects maintained by large institutions. They cannot be purchased and must be constructed by a Master Fragmenter aware of the necessary Convergences.
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 ===Malefaction===
-The merging of Sunderscraps for the purpose of imbuing Relics with multiple properties, Malefaction is performed with the Scaphist by inserting up to three Sunderscraps within the device and drowning them in Lightwater. The energies within are then manipulated by dials to harmonize the Sunderscraps until they begin to melt and crystallize with the surrounding waters. The result is a spherical, artificial Sunderscrap with the tonalities of each. Three of the same mundane Sunderscrap can create an Artificial Sunderscrap of the next tier tier, and Artificial Sunderscraps are impervious to further merging.
+The merging of Sunderscraps for the purpose of imbuing Relics with multiple properties, Malefaction is performed with the Scaphist by inserting up to three Sunderscraps within the device and drowning them in Lightwater. The energies within are then manipulated by dials to harmonize the Sunderscraps until they begin to melt and crystallize with the surrounding waters. The result is a spherical, artificial Sunderscrap with the tonalities of each. Three of the same mundane Sunderscrap can create an Artificial Sunderscrap of the next tier, and Artificial Sunderscraps are impervious to further merging.
-Relics made with multiple Sunderscraps merged into one tend to ‘sing’ more loudly than their counterparts, and one made with so several powerful mages could be deafening to the point of nausea in its presence without being encased by additional shielding.
+Relics made with multiple Sunderscraps merged into one tend to ‘sing’ more loudly than their counterparts, and one made with several powerful mages could be deafening to the point of nausea in its presence without being encased by additional shielding.
 ==Progression==

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 ==Progression==
 ===Novice===
-The Novice Sunderer should invest a lot of time developing their Dexterity and Perception, as the craft demands a lot of attention to detail and a keen eye. Knowledge of specific Fragments and their effects are very much vital for the Sunderer’s development. Research should be conducted on the physical properties of Arcanacrags and their safe handling practices. Many of the stones react poorly with biology and should be treated with care. All the dangers of Arcanacrags, corruption, poor handling, and the like are studied early on in the Sunderer’s career, and various other processes are taught afterward. The inner-workings of an Arcanacrag, Fractals and their relation to Melding, the complexities of Inlays and Mounting are all learned after the Novice has retained the most basic safety procedures, as one wrong move can doom both the Novice and the Master. Traditionally, the end of their preliminary training involves a written test and some mock demonstrations using wooden replicas of tools and Arcanacrags.
+The Novice Sunderer's experience varies based on the individual, but Sundering is not difficult by any stretch of the imagination. Hunting, tracking, killing, and capturing mages is exceptionally difficult, however, and only becomes more difficult to do as their power increases. This being the root of Sundering, the Novice can face death very early on if they are not prepared to combat a mage.
-Untraditionally, learning  Sundering without the aid of a tutor is immensely difficult. Even the most comprehensive written guides are steeped in terms and jargon that anyone unfamiliar with the practice is unlikely to understand. Harsh failure, the danger of death, disfigurement, mageblight, and endless trial and error pave the way for the novice that learns without the aid of a more experienced practitioner, but they should find themselves with the ability to Imbue and Cast Novice-level Relics, refine Arcanacrags from tier 2 to Tier 1, and reshape Arcanacrags with some minor deviance to their original shape. The Novice is also able to Sunder marks of Novice quality. Purification is also plausible for the Novice, but even so much as the slightest oversight can result in the destruction of themselves and/or their workshop. Players that pursue Sundering without the aid of a mentor are expected to gain at least six mageblight in their time as a novice and either destroy all their tools at least once or suffer severe injuries (repairable with Necromancy) from misuse of tools and poor handling of corruption.
+The Novice Sunderer is capable of:
 ===Apprentice===
-It's after the Novice has proven their retention of basic safety procedures, the outlines of processes, and the translations of all the terms that Sunderers use on a day-to-day basis that the tutor will allow the aspiring world mage to attempt working with live Arcanacrags. Before such can be achieved, the apprentice will need to learn the workings of live tools, and display sufficient knowledge and understanding to begin. The first Arcanacrags an apprentice will usually touch are those with minuscule effects that do not react harshly toward biology. Most lessons will revolve around the safe-handling of Arcanacrags during shaping and cutting. Purification and refinement are supervised with a close eye, but the apprentice can manage such alterations to the Fractal that advance the properties of the stone from Tier three efficiency to Tier one with relative ease. The basics of each process are covered, and the tutor gradually peels away from their apprentice's work with scaling reassurance that the budding Sunderer can handle themself.
+The Apprentice usually has an idea of what they're doing and has likely acquired at least one Relic in their time practicing Sundering. The Relics they collect aid them in the acquisition of more Sunderscraps. Though the Apprentice is still considerably small in the world of Sundering at this stage in their career, they may begin to pick up speed at Apprentice.
-If the lone wolf still has yet to cave to the endless misfortune that befalls them at this point in their journey, they will be able to refine Arcanacrags from Tier three to Tier one, reshape Arcanacrags to a significant degree, Imbue and Cast Relics of Apprentice quality or lower, and Sunder Apprentice-level Marks. The aspiring mage will likely start to get an idea of what it means to be safe with the Arcanacrags. Players that pursue Sundering without the aid of a tutor are expected to gain at least three points of Mageblight and destroy three pieces of Sundering equipment in their time as an apprentice.
+The Apprentice Sunderer is capable of:
 ===Journeyman===
-By the time the apprentice can be considered a Journeyman Artificer, they are able to perform most processes without the aid of their mentor, and even without their supervision. It's possible that the mage will have been instructed heavily on the process of Sundering and should be able to Sunder marks of Journeyman strength without too much hassle (Apprentice and lower will yield with incredible ease). Purification and Melding still require heavy oversight, but they're not impossible for the Journeyman Sunderer to achieve. It's at this stage that the Sunderer can be comfortable in their position with few problems and processes that they require their tutor's guidance on. Journeyman Sunderers are the bog-standard, middle-lane practitioners of their field.
+Sunderers that make it this far have usually captured a fair few Marks of Control. They have seen the entitled arrogance that a mark of Control infects its host with and often develop a sense of duty toward hunting and exterminating them. A lot of them may even start Fragmenting projects in which they attempt to create superior mage-hunting technologies.
-It's at this point that the self-taught Sunderer has usually mapped out most causes of corruptive infection and can safely perform most processes without disastrous consequences. There is little difference between the self-taught Sunderer and the Mentored Journeyman at this point. The quality of the lone wolf's work is still subpar to the student that learned from a Master, but only slightly. Arcanacrags can be Shaped and Cut with very significant deviance to their original shape, Marks of Journeyman quality and lower can be mapped with some degree of ease if the user has encountered any mages, and Purification almost never results in corruption floods. Melding is still very dangerous, but the Sunderer is likely to have a good idea of what they need to do and what to watch out for. Players that opt to learn Sundering without the aid of a Mentor are expected to gain at least one point of Mageblight in their time as a Journeyman and botch their first attempt of Melding.
+The Journeyman Sunderer is capable of:
 ===Expert===
-Expert Sunderers are likely renowned in their areas as 'good at what they do', unless, of course, the world mage's intent is to remain secretive about their occupation. They can produce Relics of Expert quality or lower with the power of Casting and Imbuing, and are likely to have created many potent Relics. They understand all processes with detail and can create some very specifically shaped Arcanacrags with just about any requested dimensions. The lone wolf is likely to still struggle with melding at this point, as even the mentored practitioner is unable to successfully complete every Melding, but both know the danger signs and proper procedures for when such disaster strikes. Some experts might take on Novices of their own, but despite all their knowledge, they're still learning the properties of Arcanacrags, and the complexities of Fractals.
+An expert Sunderer is usually a formidable force to be reckoned with a detailed psychological profile on users of the Mark of Control. They might find themselves measuring others in public spaces, attributing certain behaviors and mannerisms to indicate the presence of a Mark of Control. Though they are sometimes right, it's likely that the Sunderer will find that they were mistaken in their intuition on more than one occasion. Their collection of Relics makes them a force to be reckoned with.
 ===Master===
-In common day-to-day operations, there isn't much that sets the Master ahead of the Expert, but when it comes to knowledge of Arcanacrags, their appearance, their effects, the shape of their fractals and the achievable effects that come with Melding them, the Master dwarfs the Expert. There's almost nothing that the master doesn't know about any given Fragment, and all the complex roots of a Master Mark can easily be navigated and captured by extension, though not all Sunderers ever get the chance to Sunder a Master Mark of Control because of the mage's power and the obscurity of such a thing. The master is able to innovate better tools, and even created tools of their own to sell for a profit. The master is also likely to charge through the nose for lessons in Sundering with a few dedicated novices to teach at any given time. Some Masters are capable of creating Relics with multiple Imbuements, but these individuals are so very few and far between.
+A paragon, capable of creating Relics of unfathomable power with an impressive body count of mages. They can almost always predict the presence of a Mark of Control by intuition alone and have a thorough understanding of the abilities mages can perform as well as an arsenal of custom mage-hunting tools created through Fragmenting with which they counter the abilities of mages.
 ==Related Articles==

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-'''Fragment Catalogue:''' A staple in any Sunderer's kit is some form of documentation to record the applications and uses of all Sunderscraps obtainable. While this is not a magical item, it's well known by any that dabble with Fragments that such documentation is completely necessary.
+'''Fragment Catalog:''' A staple in any Sunderer's kit is some form of documentation to record the applications and uses of all Sunderscraps obtainable. While this is not a magical item, it's well known by any that dabble with Fragments that such documentation is completely necessary.
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 '''Shimmertrough:''' This dark iron barrel or vat is engraved with a series of brass veins that extend from a broad brass plate at the bottom of the structure. It creates a substance known as Shimmershine, which is created by pouring water and Sunderdust into the tool, and leaving it to process for twenty-four hours. While Shimmershine is primarily used in Refinement and Purification to protect the Fragmenter from corruption, it is a necessity in the creation of Relics; Shimmershine in this context is used for Quenching Imbued metals and finalizing the creation of a Relic.
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 '''Casting Molds:''' Casting molds usually take the form of cast iron crates of various sizes with brass inlays of various designs and complexities. They usually bare a single seam that runs the whole way around with hinges to hold the two halves in place. A single funnel extends from one end of the Casting Mold, which can be used for pouring Imbued Metal into more complex, three-dimensional shapes. The appearance of the inside varies based on what the Sunderer has forged with mundane metals and placed there, which depends on what is being cast.
 ==Processes==