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 Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:27 am
 001. unlocking your noulicorn's gift 002. the gifts 003. leveling up 004. abilities Grandfather Tree
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:43 am
Gifts are an optional roleplay aspect of Flourish. You can roleplay without participating in the Gift system and still get wonderful RP perks and those who choose not to roleplay and participate solely in the collecting and breeding aspect of the game are free to do so and won’t be penalized for their choices. UNLOCKING YOUR GIFT Every noulicorn is born with an innate magical ability that allows them to heal Vykeli. They are unable to access this ability until they reach adulthood and make a pilgrimage to the Grandfather Tree, an ancient white oak towering hundreds of feet tall. If the Grandfather Tree finds the one approaching it worthy, they will be granted a vision quest. When the noulicorn completes this quest, their gift will be revealed to them and they will unlock their ability to use it. How It Works
Once your noulicorn has reached adult stage, you can start a thread in The Grandfather Tree forum. Your initial response must be at least 250 words long and include your noul approaching Grandfather Tree.
A staff member will quote you with a list of 3 PROMPTS for your noul’s vision quest.
You choose one of the prompts and write a response, consisting of at least 400 words.
Gifts are not chosen by the noul/owner, instead they’re determined solely based on the noul’s actions during the vision quest. If you’re hoping for a particular gift, there’s a handy guide discussing what sort of personality traits correspond to which gift.
A staff member will respond to your post revealing your noulicorn’s new gift and first set of abilities!
ROLEPLAYING GIFTS Apart from the healing mechanism, gifts also allow for added flavor in roleplay. There is no official combat or stat system (and most abilities aren’t made with combat in mind), but they can certainly spice up your scenes!
Don’t roleplay abilities or gifts your noulicorn doesn’t have.
Don’t god-mode or power-play your gifts. As with any aspect of roleplay, allow your partner to decide what happens to their character and how they respond to it.
Most abilities are not made for combat, but you’re welcome to use them creatively to help with combat scenarios.
Abilities can only be used a set amount of times per thread before a noulicorn is too exhausted to tap into their gift. This level fluctuates depending on the noulicorn’s mastery of their gift.
Apprentice: 1 ability per thread
Adept: 2 abilities per thread
Ascended: 3 abilities per thread
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:14 am
AQUA
the power over bodies of water, both still (as in lakes and ponds) and running (rivers and springs)
Aqua users control water found on the earth, rather than the skies as with atmos users. They can change tides and flow, summon springs, and drain water from flooded areas.
Aqua users are deep and ponderous, swelling with hunger for knowledge. They flow with the tide and handle change with an unflappable attitude. What comes, comes, and an Aqua user will be ready to accept it. They can be deeply philosophical and desire to leave no question unanswered, but their patience is legendary.
Aqua is represented by the color deep blue
ARTHROPOD
The power over insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans.
Arthropod users control… well.. Arthropods! They can use powers and abilities unique to arthropod animals, such as exoskeletons and communication through chemical trails.
Arthropod users are hardy, they can weather changes and disasters and still come out ready to face the world. While their personalities vary greatly, most are hard-working and industrious. Arthropod users don’t always go looking for a challenge, but they like to be prepared when one presents itself!
Arthropod is represented by the color olive.
ATMOS
the power over air and water, to create weather changes and clear pollution
Atmos users control the weather - affecting winds, rain, storms, and snow. The most powerful users can call down thunderstorms and hurricanes, and clear entire forests of air pollution.
Atmos users are, in a word, lively. Ever-changing and always moving, the atmos user doesn’t like to be tied down. They can be temperamental and always feel their emotions strongly - positive and negative. There are rarely half-measures with an Atmos user.
Atmos is represented by the color grey-blue
BOTANIC
The power over plants
Botanic users can speed up the growth of plants, spread pollen, and heal plants that are dying or sick. Plants tend to sway to their desires, as if innately connected to them.
Botanic users are often introverted and quiet, preferring their own company or the company of plants to others. They are nurturing and adaptable, but can also be quick to judge.
Botanic is represented by the color green
FUNGAL
the power of fungi, decay, & decomposition
Fungal users abilities are integral to the rehabilitation of Vykeli now that more and more species are being resurrected. They control the growth of fungi and aid in the decomposition of the recently deceased, allowing their bodies to help the world even after death.
Often reserved but never sullen, Fungal users are known for their quiet cooperation. They are creative, adaptive, and diligent workers. They are not afraid of being social outliers and often enjoy the company of others as an observer rather than participant.
Fungal is represented by the color plum
SOLAR
the power of heat and light
Solar users’ abilities are subtle but powerful. They control temperatures and light, capable of turning a dark and desolate landscape into a bright plain ready to be filled with life.
Solar users are like the sun for which they’ve been named - warm, bright, and ever-present. They are often curious and love to learn. They tend to be genial and high spirited, but when wronged their wrath is infamous.
Solar is represented by the color yellow
SPECTRUM
the power of light, vision, and color
Those gifted with Spectrum are granted abilities pertaining to vision and light. They can dispels shadows, brighten the darkness, and alter the appearance of physical objects by distorting the light around them. Nothing is hidden from a Spectrum user, as their sight is aided by magic.
Many might consider spectrums flighty, but what they truly hate is monotony. A new adventure everyday keeps a spectrum user happy. Spectrums are often artistic, imbued with an innate desire to create and a preference for visual mediums. Some spectrum users are chaotic and disorganized, but never mind that, they can always find whatever it is they're looking for.
Spectrum is represented by the color pale lavender
VIVIFY
The power of healing and resurrection
Vivify users can mend wounds, heal illnesses, soothe pain, and at their most powerful levels even resurrect the dead. Their power is over animals, effecting noulicorns, familiars, and others alike.
Vivify users tend to be extroverted. They enjoy surrounding themselves with company. They are empathetic toward others, but can also be controlling and overprotective. Some vivify users are notably ambitious.
Vivify is represented by the color red
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:57 am
APPRENTICE The initial rank gained after a noulicorn completes their visit to the Grandfather Tree. Apprentices have weak magic and using their abilities exhausts them quickly. ADEPT Adepts are noulicorns who work diligently to hone their gifts. They've dedicated their time and energy into healing Vykeli. They have better control over their gifts, stronger abilities, and more magical stamina. Adepts are easily recognized by their special markings: a fantastical flourish somewhere on their bodies in the color that represents their gift. Requirements:
5 new completed roleplays of 750+ words, at least 2 of which must include the use of their gift your contribution to a roleplay with multiple people must be enough that you earn a discovery roll
A visit to the grandfather tree & a response to a "rank up" prompt
ASCENDED The Ascended are rare and powerful, with mastery over their gifts. They've made significant progress in healing Vykeli and Grandfather Tree rewards them for their efforts with the gift of flight. The Ascended are given flight-capable wings. Requirements:
10 new completed roleplays of 750+ words, at least 5 of which must include the use of their gift
your contribution to a roleplay with multiple people must be enough that you earn a discovery roll
Participation in a shop run adventure or meta-plot (will count toward the 10 RP requirement)
A visit to the grandfather tree & a response to a "rank up" prompt
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:11 am
AQUA ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Water-Reading
xx The user can “see” via the shape and flow of water, determining where objects are and if living things are near, when submerged in water.
xx +10% chance of successful discovery roll
Douse
xx The user can find sources of water, even if they are deep underground.
xx +1 aqua healing to an area
Spillway
xx The user evaporates water from a flooded area.
xx +1 aqua healing to an area
Spring
xx The user can summon water from underground, creating a small natural spring.
xx +1 aqua healing to an area
Irrigate
xx The user controls the direction and flow of water, even over unnatural terrain, allowing it to travel to areas that would otherwise be impossible.
xx +1 aqua healing to an area
ADEPT
Dive
xx The user can dive unnaturally deep without exhaustion or feeling negative effects from pressure.
xx +20% chance of a successful discovery roll
Waterlung
xx The user can breathe underwater.
xx The user can access areas that would be restricted or dangerous in admin-run
Well
xx The user can summon a large, collected well of water.
xx +2 aqua healing to an area
ASCENDED
Nymph
xx the user shapechanges into a fish-like creature
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Flood
xx The user summons a massive burst of water, flooding the area around them. In the right environment, this can be enough to create a pond or small lake.
xx +3 aqua healing to an area
Tide
xx The user can change the direction and force of the tide, summoning storms or calming them to stillness.
xx +3 aqua healing to an area
ARTHROPOD ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Compound Eye
xx The user’s eyes change shape, becoming compound eyes with a wider range of vision - increasing the detail they can perceive.
xx +10% chance of successful discovery roll
Antennae
xx The user temporarily grows a series of sensitive antenna which can perceive minute detail in texture and chemical compositions.
xx +10% chance of successful discovery roll
Nectar Scent
xx The user produces the sweet smell of nectar which summons bees and butterflies to an area.
xx +1 Arthropod healing to an area
Web
xx The user produces strong, sticky silk that can be used to catch harmful insects.
xx +1 Arthropod healing to an area
Revive Arthropod
xx The user can revive a dead arthropod.
xx +1 Arthropod healing to an area
ADEPT
Chitin
xx The user grows chitinous armor that covers their body.
xx The user is protected from physical damage
Swarm
xx The user summons and controls a swarm of wasps, which can be used to attack enemies or destroy harmful pest insects.
xx +2 Arthropod healing to an area
Ant Aid
xx The user lays down a chemical trail that is irresistible to ants, which can lead a colony from one area to another. Ants can be used to tend to plants and fungus or to eat harmful insects.
xx +2 Arthropod healing to an area
ASCENDED
Chrysalis
xx The user can surround another creature in a thick chrysalis, difficult to penetrate.
xx This can be used to protect and ally or entrap an enemy.
Metamorphosis
xx The user can shapeshift into a swarm of arthropods, capable of individually controlling each one.
xx +3 Arthropod Healing to an area
Infestation
xx The user can summon a swarm of arthropods of their choice and direct them to perform an action.
xx +3 Arthropod Healing to an area
ATMOS ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Drizzle
xx the user summons a light rain cloud and causes it to drizzle for a short period of time
xx +1 atmos healing to an area
Gust
xx the user summons a gust of wind and can determine the direction the gust blows
xx +1 atmos healing to an area
Overcast
xx the user summons clouds, blocking out the sun and offering shade
xx +1 atmos healing to an area
Purify
xx the user removes toxins and air pollutants from a small area
xx +1 atmos healing to an area
Mist
xx the user summons mist or fog, which can cover a small area around the user
xx user cannot be detected by enemies not already in play
ADEPT
Rain
xx the user summons rain in a 30-foot radius
xx +2 atmos healing to an area
Snowfall
xx the user chills the temperature and summons snowfall in a 30-foot radius
xx +2 atmos healing to an area
Dispel
xx the user can banish a storm from an area
xx +2 atmos healing to an area
ASCENDED
Downpour
xx the user summons heavy rainfall in a mile-wide area
xx +3 atmos healing to an area
Equinox
xx the user can alter the climate in a small area to mimic seasonal changes, turning a small grove from spring to summer for example
xx +3 atmos healing to an area
Oxidize
xx the user controls the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in a 10-foot radius, which can aid animals or plants at their leisure… or harm them immensely.
xx +3 atmos healing to an area
BOTANIC ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Pollinate
xx the user creates a small cloud of pollen, which quickly disperses into the air
xx +1 botanic healing to an area
Sprout
xx the user causes a seed to successfully and immediately sprout
xx +1 botanic healing to an area
Garden Sense
xx the user touches a plant and enters a state of meditation. In this state the user can sense the health of the plant and determine what, if anything, is wrong with it
xx +1 botanic healing to an area
Sap
xx the user creates sap, either inside of a plant (eg. similar to giving blood supply to an animal) or outside of a plant for other purposes
xx +1 botanic healing to an area
Verdant
xx the user touches a wilting plant and causes it to flourish
xx +1 botanic healing to an area
ADEPT
Bark Armor
xx the user sprouts thick bark all over their body, protecting them from harm. This lasts for 10 minutes.
xx user is protected from physical damage
Pesticide
xx the user sprays a mist of poison which targets invertebrates
xx +2 botanic healing to an area
Revive Plant
xx the user can revive a dead plant, even if all that remains is dried roots or petrified wood
xx+2 botanic healing to an area
ASCENDED
Bloom
xx the user causes flowers to sprout at their feet in a meter-wide radius
xx +3 botanic healing to an area
Tree Speak
xx the user can communicate with trees, allowing them to determine if anything nearby is sick, or to find out of predators or other noulicorns are nearby
xx +3 botanic healing to an area
Dryad
xx the user can shapechange into a tree. This can last up to 1 hour.
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FUNGUS ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Mold
xx the user causes mold to bloom on top of organic tissue (plant or animal)
xx +1 fungal healing to an area
Spore
xx the user releases a cloud of fungus spores that quickly disperse in the air
xx +1 fungal healing to an area
Ferment
xx the user causes fruit or fruit juices to immediately ferment
xx +1 fungal healing to an area
Enrich
xx the user enriches soil with summoned nutrients
xx +1 fungal healing to an area
Bud
xx by allowing a fungus to grow on them, the user can communicate with other fungi of the same species
xx +10% chance of a successful discovery roll
ADEPT
Bioluminate
xx the user summons bioluminescent spores which can attach to their fur, allowing them to light up an area around them
xx +20% chance of a successful discovery roll
Decay
xx the user speeds up the rate of decomposition of any deceased thing (animal or plant)
xx +2 fungal healing to an area
Secrete
xx the user secretes a poisonous substance through their skin, caustic to the touch
xx causes damage to any enemy that touches the user
ASCENDED
Tomb
xx the user summons a plethora of giant mushrooms that bloom in a 10-foot radius at their feet
xx +3 fungal healing to an area
Fragmentation
xx the user connects themselves to a fungal colony, allowing them to communicate through all fungi in an area
xx +50% chance of a successful discovery roll
Putrefy
xx the user causes a living creature to begin to decay
xx +3 fungal healing to an area
SOLAR ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Glow
xx the user's horn emits a soft glow, illuminating an area
xx +10% chance of a successful discovery roll
Warmth
xx the user increases the temperature in a small area around itself
xx +1 solar healing to an area
Cool
xx the user decreases the temperature in a small area around itself
xx +1 solar healing to an area
Endure
xx the user can withstand extreme temperatures without fatigue or damage
xx allows the user to enter dangerous areas in adventures without penalty
Infrared
xx the user is able to see infrared for a short period of time
xx +10% chance of a successful discovery roll
ADEPT
Radiance
xx the user’s entire body glows brightly and emits heat, lighting up a 10-foot radius
xx +20% chance of a successful discovery roll
Sunbeam
xx the user can create a patch of artificial sunlight with a 10-foot radius, warm to the touch and offering all the same benefits as real sunlight
xx +2 solar healing
Thermal Drift
xx the user controls the temperature within a 30-foot radius around themselves, from hot to cold. This can cause changes in the wind.
xx +2 solar healing
ASCENDED
Scorch
xx the user emits a fiery heat which can set any nearby dry foliage on fire. The user can control the direction and growth of this flame.
xx +3 solar healing
Ultraviolet
xx the user is able to see in the ultraviolet spectrum for a short period of time
xx +50% chance at a successful discovery roll
Synthesis
xx the user draws energy from the sun
xx After using the ability, the user doesn’t require food or sleep for up to 3 days
SPECTRUM ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Chromatophore
xx The user shifts the color of their own body in order to camouflage with the environment.
xx Cannot be detected by enemies not already engaged with the user
Illuminate
xx by concentrating, the user can focus on finding a lost object and person, which will appear wreathed in silvery light
xx +10% chance of a successful discovery roll
Sharp Sight
xx the user focuses all their attention and energy into their sense of sight, heightening their visual perception immensely.
xx +1 to perception checks during adventures
Tint
xx the user can alter the color of a plant, fungus, or object
xx +1 spectrum healing to an area
Displacement
xx alters how light reflects off of a person or object, making them appear to be in a slightly different place than they truly are
xx Enemies have disadvantage on attack rolls against the user
ADEPT
Illusion
xx The user creates an illusion made of light that can last up to 5 minutes
xx +2 spectrum healing to an area
Blink
xx allows the user or an object/person the use touches to become temporarily invisible for up to 10 seconds
xx Enemies have disadvantage on attack rolls against the user or individual the user touched
TPrism
xx the user controls the wavelengths of light to highlight objects of a particular color
xx +2 spectrum healing to an area
ASCENDED
Splendour
xx Creates a wave of bright light that alters the colors of everything it touches
xx +3 spectrum healing to an area
Blinding
xx creates a burst of light that blinds everything in the vicinity
xx -2 to enemy rolls for 2 turns during adventures
Blacklight
xx illuminates substances ordinarily invisible to the naked eye
xx +20% success to a discovery roll
VIVIFY ABILITIES
APPRENTICE
Heal Wound
xx the user heals a small flesh wound or increases the rate of healing on a larger flesh wound
xx +1 vivify healing to an area
Cleanse
xx the user cleanses away any infection, rot, or toxin in a part of the target's body
xx +1 vivify healing to an area
Soothe
xx the user numbs the pain felt by another creature
xx +1 vivify healing to an area
Mend
xx the user mends one large broken bone or several smaller broken bones (eg. fingers)
xx +1 vivify healing to an area
Detect Life
xx the user enters a state of meditation, the vision in their mind's eye turns dark and illuminates living things, allowing the user to detect nearby signs of animal life
xx +10% chance of a successful discovery roll
ADEPT
Rest
xx the user puts another being into a deep, dreamless sleep
xx +2 vivify healing to an area
Cure
xx the user banishes a disease from an individual
xx +2 vivify healing to an area
Drain
xx the user can touch another being and transfer some of its lifeforce to the user, weakening the target and healing the user
xx +2 vivify healing to an area
ASCENDED
Resurrect
xx the user can resurrect a single deceased creature using a fragment of its corpse (eg. a bone, tooth, or feathers)
xx +3 vivify healing to an area
Death Whisper
xx the user can speak with the dead for a short period of time
xx +3 vivify healing to an area
Shapechange
xx the user can temporarily change their shape to match that of any other creature they’ve seen. This can last up to 1 hour.
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:32 pm
INITIAL ABILITIES
Once a noulicorn completes their visit to Grandfather Tree and unlocks their gift, they'll also be granted their first ability.
Every rank-up visit to Grandfather Tree also grants a starter ability for their new rank.
This ability is chosen at random.
EARNING NEW ABILITIES
These are roots of Grandfather tree. Eating one grants the user a new ability.
Roots can be purchased for RP points and occasionally are handed out during games and events.
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:33 pm
Every location in Vykeli (except Homewood and Grandfather Tree) is damaged from the Others. Gifts allow the noulicorns to fix that damage. Once a location is healed, it unlocks a new growing breedable. Roleplaying in a location will at 1 point of healing to that area, but gifts and the abilities they grant their users increase the rate of healing immensely. Each area also has a required amount of healing with each type of gift. Example
Blackbriar Bog---
Damage: poisoned air and polluted water
Healing: 0/100
Atmos Healing Required: 0/50
Vivify: 0/10
Solar: 0/10
Botany: 0/10
Each point of healing in atmos/vivify/solar/botany also contributes to the overall healing of the area. As the world is healed and explored, more locations will be unlocked.
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