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MINOR REVISION
Character Name: Lieutenant Howlite / Kess Reever
Reason for Revision: Wanted to further define her weapon progression, to fit her combat style and personality more. Also cause I knew what I wanted for Lieutenant, and General, but the Captain one really sucked and I hated it. That is all.


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Squire — Gyrocompass

Weapon would be similar to the image in appearance, only with a compass rose design in the center. It is about the same size as the compass... maybe a little bigger, like a baseball or tennis ball? Something that he could hold in his hand with ease, but it won't be able to do much on its own. Unless he chucked it at someone, but then he'd lose his weapon. Maybe even put it on a chain or string/rope? So he could actually hook it to his belt and use both hands. Otherwise he'll be finding something to attach it to him, himself.

Either way, Valhalla must hold onto the sphere and direct it at a single opponent in order to shoot a wave of magic at them. Once hit by the magic, the opponent would discover, probably immediately, that every movement they made was the complete opposite of what they were trying to accomplish! A step forward would be a step back, a punch to the face would have their arm swinging behind them, jumping would be ducking, etc. Of course, some actions are awkward and physically impossible to have an opposite effect, and in cases like that, their body would compensate.

Such an attack only lasts up to thirty seconds, but depending on how quickly the person figured out that stepping backwards would send them forwards, and ducking will have them jumping, they may be able to adapt to the magic and re-orient themselves a little before the magic wore off.

Valhalla can only use the attack up to three times a battle before his energy is completely zapped. A fourth time would have him passing out.

He can still figure out which way north is, of course, but with more accuracy than a normal compass and without having to worry about vertigo (because a gyrocompass compensates for that).

Squire — Gyrocompass, preferably on a chain similar to his compass.

Magic: Valhalla holds his gyrocompass, in his hand, out in front of him to target one opponent within a ten foot radius. (He can't attack someone from across a battlefield. They have to be generally close but still give him enough time to react.) He has to focus on them, and while focused has a lessened awareness of everything going on around him, aside from his opponent. Once hit by the magic, the opponent would discover that every movement they made was the complete opposite of what they were trying to accomplish. A step forward would be a step back, a punch to the face would have their arm swinging behind them, jumping would be ducking, etc. Of course, some actions are awkward and physically impossible to have an opposite effect, and in cases like that, their body would compensate.

This attack's results are pretty open to interpretation, as long as it's within reason. This attack also can't break the laws of gravity. If an opponent is in the air already and coming down, they can't be shot back up into the air. Instead it would result in the opponent pulling their legs up instead of bracing for a landing, or dropping their weapon if they are focused on holding onto it tightly. Again, it would be up to player interpretation.

Valhalla's magic pool lasts up to 60 seconds. Because it's not offensive in nature, Valhalla would use his magic in rapid succession to parry and evade (which is difficult enough without an actual weapon!), and not to outright attack, which makes using less time more effective.

The longer Valhalla focuses on his magic, the more time drained. But then the opponent has more of an opportunity to get used to his attack and figure out a way to re-orient himself or herself (within reason, and after falling victim to the attack a handful of times). After a while, someone might be able to figure out that moving backwards means they would move forward. If they do figure it out during longer held attacks, they might become confused again once the magic wears off completely and their movements are back to normal. Because if they were trying to do the opposite at that point to counter the attack, they would end up walking backwards instead of forwards. It should only result in momentary confusion.

Character: Sailor Scylla (Ashen Lilac Crystal Ability)
Attack: The Black Spot -- A tracking ability, this works like the black spot of lore. Scylla curses a target within 10 feet, and she is able to track them. No matter how far away they get or how weak in level they are, she can feel their aura for a maximum of 30 minutes. It is not a situation of "Lieutenant Loser is in front of a red door, with a sign saying 'Slappy's Slapstick Joint.'" This is a sensation of direction and approximate distance.
This does not give her the ability to follow them if, for example, they get sucked through one of the mirrors or into the Negaverse area: She cannot differentiate if they went to the Rift/Mirrorspace/Planet/Wonder/Died/Powered down- it is just like bad cell phone service. It cuts off. If her target, however, only teleports or mirrorwalks away, she can still follow them.

(Discussed this with Mouse on AIM.)