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Twenty Fury :: At twenty points of Fury, Eric's aura reaches it's ultimate state; That of a large, ghostly Tiger. The stripes on his body are now reflected on the visible energy around him; Complete with eyes, and other obvious feline traits. Whenever he attacks, or moves, the aura mimics his actions. At this total, he is no longer able to generate Fury via any means until his pool reaches zero. During this time he gains access to only one new ability: [Enter the Tiger] (Level Two).

Enter the Tiger // Level Two :: Once Eric‘s Fury reaches it‘s maximum level, his aura achieves it‘s final expansion; That of a large, spectral, tiger. Overall, the animal shape is roughly 10ft long from head to tail; Exactly mimicking Eric‘s physical actions as it overlays his body. Once this aspect has activated, Eric can no longer increase his Fury total; Remaining in Enter the Tiger until his Fury reaches zero. Any ability that requires a maintenance charge, such as the Tiger‘s Tail/Roaring Fists, is free so long as Enter the Tiger Level Two is active. However, this ability requires two (2) Fury per round…Beginning on the round in which it activates. In addition to the abilities already provided by Level One, the following powers are added: King's Reach, Tiger's Roar, Lashing Tail, Powerful Grip.

Lashing Tail - While in Enter the Tiger, the Tiger’s Tail can not be summoned in it’s typical fashion; However, Eric may will it into being as a pseudo-natural “tail” appendage. When used in the fashion, the staff appears as an extended whip of individual chain-linked segments; Floating near his lower back, and filling the space within the Tiger aura’s tail. Essentially, this allows Eric to use his “tail” to attack foes…or possibly even trip them. The weapon is an extension of his will, and thus he may use his hands and feet without need of interacting with the staff directly. Otherwise, it acts just as a chain-whip of it’s construction (see Tiger’s Tail traits) normally would.

Tiger's Tail :: Made through and through of Astral Harmony, and powered by his anger; the Tiger's Tail is capable of conducting the power housed within both his Eight Deadly-points, and Fury abilities into it's self. Naturally, this staff is structurally the same as titanium and capable of dealing enhanced damage(See Fury below for more details.). Because of it's nature, the Tiger's Tail is also able to deflect non-material energy based projectiles of any type or nature. It appears as a semi-transparent bo of vivid red, and is seemingly made of solidified smoke. The Tiger's Tail is also capable of some minor alterations to it's physical shape, at Eric's discretion. It may, in addition to its natural appearance, separate equally or unequally at any juncture along its length either entirely, or by way of interlocking chain links made of astral force (It is important to note that Eric must actively alter the staff with his own hands. Though it may split into any type of stick, or stick and chain, weaponry it can not achieve this due solely to enemy attack. I.e. if intent to separate this weapon is stated, then it must be done so reasonably in regards to either his limbs, body, or said object upon which it is being struck. Eric may separate his weapon as part of an attack, or block, so long as the intent to do so is stated in advance.). Typically, this added effect is used to turn the Tiger's Tail into a triple bar staff, a flail, or occasionally a set of fighting batons. Naturally, the staff is 8ft in length and, due to its magical construction, nearly weightless to its possessor. However, this does not effect it's striking abilities, as explained above. The specific configurations of the Tiger's Tail's many weapon forms activate solely at Eric's discretion, but may never exceed the 8ft length and can only undercut it for the specific weapon forms (such as the Nunchaku, which would require that a portion of the staff be removed). Another interesting quality possessed by the staff is it's ability to create loud bursts of sound; Gradually feeding off of any noise in it's vicinity until the sum total is unleashed. Each post in which the staff is present, and some type of noise is created, the Tiger’s Tail receives one sound charge; Meaning that it could, theoretically, receive a charge both in Eric’s post…and his opponent’s. However, the same sound can not be used twice in the same round; Though if the sound is persistent it can be used in subsequent rounds. He can summon Tiger's Tail, for one point of Fury, at any time; However it takes half a post to form unless stated as “summoned” at the start of a match, and requires that an additional point be paid every round to maintain it. Should it, somehow, be broken, the staff reforms perfectly in a week. He may dismiss the Tiger's Tail at any time so long as he can see it, and the staff will automatically disperse if removed from his sight; Generating an equal amount of Fury for every charge of sound it has accumulated, as well as refunding it's initial cost (so long as Eric is touching the staff). So, for example, three sound charges would equate to a net gain of four Fury when it is dispelled. Each charge of sound adds 30 decibels to the explosion of sound; Meaning that, for example, five (5) charges would create a 150 decibel explosion of sound. Eric, however, is completely immune to this effect. The effect always has a range of 10ft, regardless of it’s intensity.

Defiant Spirit :: By utilizing the metaphysical presence of his Fury aura as a shield, Eric can resist non-material energy based projectiles of any form; Violently expending his accumulated rage to defend himself from magical/spiritual/elemental…etc abilities, and techniques. For example: If a target attempted to create a circular area of fire beneath Eric, he could…so long as he has enough Fury…immediately expel that effect from his person. Likewise, if someone attempted to hurl a ball of necrotic energy at Eric, He could utilize Defiant Spirit to deflect it. Specifically, this ability creates a spherical curtain of swirling energy…right-to-left…that expands, rapidly, out from his person. As it grows, the Fury creates a vortex; Causing whatever strikes it to activate against the “shield”, and then be thrown outward on all sides. So, in the first example, the Sphere would push the flames back…Creating a localized whirlwind of fire. Defiant Spirit can never be used to block any magically conjured, physical, object…Such as an icicle, or mentally thrown blade…However, if those items possess any secondary magical qualities, those are affected per the description of this ability. This technique is also incapable of defending Eric from Mental assault, as with Wall of Rage. Regardless of what is blocked/reflected, the sphere always expands out to five (5) feet in all directions; Centered on Eric’s position. While he is standing on a solid surface, the effect will conform to the terrain; Only creating a full sphere should he be air-borne. Defiant Spirit costs Five (5) points of Fury.

Tiger’s Roar - By expending four (4) Fury, Eric can unleash an extremely powerful roar; The tiger aura mimicking the action, and knocking any unsecured persons/objects back by 10ft. This effect extends outward as a cone, redirecting anything caught in the blast away from Eric with enough force to knock the air from their lungs…or potentially damage any non-living items. Likewise, any creature with a sense of hearing is immediately deafened for two rounds. Once deafened, a person can not be affected by any ability that affects hearing until the temporary deafness wears off; Meaning that subsequent usage of this ability does not stack, nor worsen the effect. In addition, the sight of the Tiger’s Roar can be quite intimidating in its own right; Easily frightening even those with nerves of steel. Such an effect, however, is entirely at the discretion of said person’s affected.

Roaring Fists :: Through use of Fury Eric's body is empowered with Ki, or soul-energy. His attacks become more penetrative, and can damage even creatures who are normally resistant to physical damage. With this ability, his Eight Deadly-points can reduce stone to dust, and crack any armor (save metals such as tungsten carbide, depleted uranium, or alloy 1090) like an egg shell; Given enough direct hits. (This is more to the effect of, if he can hit it...he can break it...given enough time. Again, this relies upon an opponent taking hits and identifying that their armor, for example, is damaged. This ability is listed more as a statement of potential ability, not to seem that he's able to crush an armor plate in one hit.) The Tiger's Tail is treated, for all intensive purposes, as though it too possesses this quality. Though [Roaring Fists is not always active on Eric, it’s effects remain constant on the Tiger's Tail...with only the specific level bonuses being added accordingly. (Note: This ability does not allow Eric to hit any harder than what his Eight Deadly-Points would normally allow, and instead allows him to treat plating [Such as armor, or scales] as though it were merely a layer of skin. Likewise, it allows him to overcome any resistances provided by racial qualities or magical effects.) Regardless of what level is active, [Roaring Fists] requires one point of Fury every round as payment so long as he is utilizing it. This cost is already included in the Tiger's Tail, and thus does not require additional payment to maintain on his weapon.

Level One :: In addition to it's usual qualities; [Roaring Fist] generates the effect of a cattle prod on it's lowest settings (approximately 3000 volts, with a naturally low current). This causes painful (albeit superficial) burns in the area struck, and also emits a peel of localized thunder (65 decibels; Akin to having someone yell near your head.).