OOC Arboreal Biome

[Vicissitude]

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[Vicissitude]

Name: Sylphillae
Challenge Rating: 2
Submitted by Tul​

Description: Sylphillae are diminutive creatures, resembling fleas in size, with males adorned in hues of vibrant red contrasted by sapphire-hued limbs, while females bear an inverse coloration. Their tiny forms are almost imperceptible to the naked eye, yet their presence is often betrayed by the crackling aura of static that surrounds them.

Cultural Significance: Though seemingly insignificant, Sylphillae hold a peculiar place in folklore, often depicted as mischievous sprites that delight in causing chaos and annoyance. Their ability to generate intense static electricity has earned them a reputation as pests among both humans and livestock alike.

Habitat: Sylphillae are found in a variety of habitats, ranging from lush meadows to dense forests, wherever their preferred hosts reside. They are particularly drawn to areas with high moisture content, as it enhances their ability to generate static electricity.

Size: Sylphillae are tiny creatures, measuring no larger than a common flea.

Biome Role: Despite their small size, Sylphillae play a significant role in their ecosystem by dispersing seeds and plant matter as they cling to the fur of their hosts. However, their propensity for causing annoyance often outweighs any potential benefits they may offer.

Life Cycle: The life cycle of Sylphillae follows a typical insectoid pattern, beginning with egg-laying females depositing their eggs in the fur of their hosts. Once hatched, the nymphs undergo several molting stages before reaching adulthood, during which they continue to feed on the static energy generated by their surroundings.

Resources: While Sylphillae themselves are not directly exploited for resources, their presence can have indirect effects on their ecosystem. The seeds and plant matter that cling to the static-coated fur of their hosts may contribute to the dispersal of plant species, albeit inadvertently.

Notable Features:

Static Aura: Sylphillae possess the ability to generate intense static electricity, causing creatures in their vicinity to develop puffy, static-coated fur. This static charge also attracts more Sylphillae to their hosts, exacerbating the annoyance they cause.

Vibrant Coloration: Males of the species exhibit hues of vibrant red, contrasted by sapphire-hued limbs, while females bear an inverse coloration. This distinct coloration aids in identification and differentiation between the sexes.

 

[Vicissitude]

Thunderoc
Challenge Rating 6​

Description:
One of the fastest creatures of the skies, the Thunderoc is not to be trifled with. It has the appearance of a bird, though its size can rival even those of Elder Dragons. Its feathers are a golden yellow that seems to blend in perfectly with the flash of lightning. The tips of its feathers seem to dance with electricity at all times, making the Thunderoc quite easy to spot at a distance.

Thunderocs are incredibly rare creatures that tend to travel all across the world. They are most often spotted during large thunderstorms, though it's not unheard of to see a bolt of lightning on a clear day as it dives for prey.

These birds hold themselves with an air of superiority. They lack the intelligence of playable races… but are still smart and powerful enough to be, or contend with, the apex of their biomes. They tend to fight with other large creatures over prey.

Cultural Significance:
These birds are revered by some cultures and feared by others. Their presence in a populated area can be seen as divine punishment as its presence is usually associated with dead livestock. Others welcome its presence in the skies as thunderstorms are associated with rain.

Habitat:
These birds can live basically anywhere. They tend to nest around areas with frequent storms or around flora/fauna with electrical properties. The Whispering Yew, which is native to forests, is a common tree to breed and raise children around.

Size:
They are born the size of dragon whelps and can grow to be as large as an elder dragon.

Biome Role:
It's unclear what purpose they serve. Scholars think they help regulate the power of thunderstorms, either increasing or decreasing intensities as they see fit. They also have a symbiotic relationship with lightning-themed flora.

Life Cycle:
Thunderocs only mate during thunder storms which is a sight that most consider worth seeing. Multi colored lightning bolts shoot off, lighting up the skies for miles around. They lay only a handful of eggs and are abandoned shortly after birth. Those that survive will grow to adolescence at 50 and adulthood at 100. They can live to be 300.

Resources:
Their feathers have electrical properties which alchemists can take advantage of.

Their bones are twice the hardness of steel which can be worked with grandmaster crafting.


Notable Features:

• See Beast Magic, below:

Beast Magic:​

Lightning's Call

This magic uses Luxium as its metaphor. A thunderoc is assumed to have Ascended Luxium spell reserves.

Minor Merit
Yes

Active Ability: Chain Lightning - Emits a cone of lightning that will zap those caught within it. This is similar to a dragon's breath weapon.

Active Ability: Redirection - When hit by lightning, the user can expend spell reserves to redirect the lightning elsewhere.

Active Ability: Storm Blink - Allows the user to travel in a flash of lightning. This is effectively instantaneous travel, similar to an Exodii's blink.

Passive Ability: Storm's Protection - Grants passive resistance to luxium.

Buff Ability: Lightning's Edge - Imbues a weapon with the ability to paralyze a target. This can be applied to Chain Lightning as well, effectively replacing its damage capability with the ability to paralyze when one doesn't want to kill.

Novice
At this stage, the user is just beginning to learn how to make use of its lightning magic.

Chain Lightning: 5 foot reach. Can cause a tickling sensation and is effectively useless in combat.
Redirection: Not available
Storm Blink: Not available
Storm's Protection: Not available
Lightning's Edge: Not available

Apprentice
Now the user is beginning to learn how to use lightning to travel

Chain Lightning: 20 foot reach and can burn wood.
Redirection: Not available
Storm Blink: Can blink up to 10 ft. at a time
Storm's Protection: Not available
Lightning's Edge: Not available

Journeyman
The user is now learning how to redirect lightning

Chain Lightning: 50 foot reach and can melt stone.
Redirection: Available
Storm Blink: Can blink up to 15 ft. at a time
Storm's Protection: Not available
Lightning's Edge: Not available

Expert
The user is now comfortable living around electrical fauna and flora due to their resistance to luxium. The also find it easier to hunt as they've learned how to paralyze their prey.

Chain Lightning: 100 foot reach and can melt iron.
Redirection: Available
Storm Blink: Can blink up to 30 ft. at a time
Storm's Protection: User takes half damage from expert and lower tiered luxium attacks
Lightning's Edge: Can paralyze those with lesser resistances

Master
The user has superb control over all abilities

Chain Lightning: 250 foot reach and can melt steel.
Redirection: Available
Storm Blink: Can blink up to 60 ft. at a time
Storm's Protection: User takes half damage from master luxium attacks and is immune to attacks of lower tiers.
Lightning's Edge: Can paralyze those with lesser resistances

Ascended
Neigh impervious to luxium, the user is now a true master of lightning.

Chain Lightning: 250 foot reach and can cause catastrophic damage.
Redirection: Available
Storm Blink: Can blink up to 120 ft. at a time
Storm's Protection: User is immune from all luxium based attacks
Lightning's Edge: Can paralyze those with lesser resistances