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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Apr 13, 2023 9:21:09 GMT -6
One of the first things Krios ever learned as a child was how to fly.
There was a lot he loved about it. He could go anywhere he wanted, travel at his own leisure, and look down at everyone else working below. In fact, after a time, it became something he was more than just proficient in.
Flying was something he excelled at.
Long looping circles, tight turns, sudden spins, he could perform them all effortlessly and flawlessly. He'd taken to showing off in front of his friends, performing tricks while they were still struggling with lifting off, though of course he would return to offer tips and tricks.
After all, there was no reason to make them jealous. All he needed was their admiration.
Now, as an older man, he still possessed the same aptitude for flying, but was more limited in times he was able to do it. He was saddled with more responsibility, self-imposed but present all the same.
But he still loved the sky.
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Learning: Flying
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Apr 18, 2023 13:22:16 GMT -6
Another day, another judgement.
Krios stares at the man in front of him, stammering and falling over his words as he makes excuses and pleads for mercy. At this point, Krios could almost recite it word for word, as even though the delivery was different, the message was always the same.
"...and I swear, I'll never do it again! I'll change!"
Krios nods, his eyes looking almost sympathetic.
"I know you won't. I forgive you."
He says, going to pull the man into a hug. The man looks shocked, but otherwise, starts to laugh nervously.
"Y-yeah... I mean, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, but tha-"
He's cut off as a blade made of Ki pierces his stomach, and Krios lets him go, dropping him to the ground.
"Everyone is sorry on judgement day. But vengeance can't be denied."
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Learning Ability: Blade of Judgement (15%): Krios creates a blade of golden energy, directing it with his hand while not actually touching it. Any blade created this way is designed for cutting/piercing/slashing attacks, rather than explosive. Deals +15% PL in damage.
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Krios
Training
Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Apr 26, 2023 10:20:45 GMT -6
The concept of using his blades without touching them sparked a new interest in Krios, and he found himself sitting in his living room, contemplating it. Surely, it couldn't be much different to move other things as well, not just his own creations. The only question was how?
Krios concentrates on the mug in front of him, a gift from one of his now-three wives, his eyes narrowing as he focuses. His energy flows around him gently, not enough to be visible, but enough to be felt as he tries to will the mug to move.
It jostles slightly.
Krios breathes out through his nose, then focuses again. Not too much, he didn't want to break it, but he wasn't trying hard enough. Slowly, the mug wiggles again, then starts to lift up, heading shakily towards his hand, where he finally plucks it out of the air.
"Alright. Next is with liquid in it."
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Learning skill: Telekinesis
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on May 9, 2023 17:18:03 GMT -6
It had taken several days of practice, but finally, Krios was starting to master his new skill.
He sits on the very peak of his house, holding himself in the air not through the power of flight, but telekinesis, willing his body to remain elevated. All around him are rocks of varying sizes and shapes, flowing in a wide circle in the same way some planets gain their rings.
Keeping his eyes closed, Krios focuses on several of the smaller stones, feeling their size and shape compared to one particularly large one he suspends in front of himself. This was a simple trick, one he was sure was performed before, but was a good start for learning. Slowly, carefully, he begins to push the smaller stones into the large one, piercing the solid rock through sheer effort and technical skill.
It was a good start, but simply that: a start.
Afterwards, he focuses on his second project, the one he has kept going for the past several days. Every minute of every day, no matter what he was doing, Krios had been applying pressure to one small stone he kept with him, currently sitting in his pocket. It had become such second nature to him that he was able to continue the pressure even when he was sleeping.
His eyes suddenly open, and he pulls the stone out.
There, in his palm, sits a tiny, minuscule diamond.
"....Ah. Perfect."
Now he had the perfect reward for one of his wives.
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Learning: Advanced Telekinesis - Objects moved through telekinesis are empowered by the users energy making them much more durable than usual and able to do damage equal to their base power level. (Must learn Telekinesis first.)
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on May 17, 2023 9:11:47 GMT -6
In order to further his image among his people, Krios was struggling to learn even more tricks that were out of the ordinary. His power on its own was lacking, at the moment, making it difficult to impress upon his followers the benefits of following him through brute strength alone.
As such, he continually needed to be creative, as well as focus on the message itself.
One ability he had heard mentioned in his youth was the technique of speaking to someone directly into their mind. This could make the message both secret, as well as more impactful for those who didn't know about the technique itself. As such, he's spent most of the day researching and focusing his mind to work on achieving this ability.
Finally, he comes home, pleasantly greeted by his wives. As a test, he begins to give each of them secret messages, enjoying the reactions they give, as well as the fact that now they each feel special. Separate words, just for them.
It works perfectly.
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Learning: Telepathy
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
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Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on May 25, 2023 18:42:43 GMT -6
What would be the best way to improve himself at the moment...
There were many different avenues he could take, that was for sure. But at the moment, Krios wanted to round himself out as best he could. There was no doubt that he couldn't become a master of something eventually, but that would take time to build his power and focus. Instead, if he worked on being stronger in a multitude of areas, he could eliminate his weaknesses by having multiple strengths to make up for them.
Thus far, his abilities were Ki-based in nature. That wasn't a bad thing, of course, but having more options was always preferable. Straightforward strength also wasn't always needed either.
With a breath, Krios prepares himself, concentrating his power.
Then, he propels himself forward, using his Ki to push his body faster, removing all focus on empowering himself defensively. His roundhouse kick is faster than he'd imagined, providing more power behind it simply through the speed of the kick, and he has to catch himself afterwards, frowning thoughtfully.
"...best for a burst, then. Not prolonged."
Still useful, though.
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Learning: Flash of Purity: Krios abandons all pretense of defense, pushing his body faster to strike a righteous blow. The attack deals +15% PL, and has an additional +15% speed, however Krios takes 15% more damage for the next post.
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on May 31, 2023 8:00:09 GMT -6
Speed was something Krios was quickly becoming interested in. After all, if you moved fast enough, you wouldn't get hit, so what was the point of defensive techniques?
At this moment, all he needed was speed.
The question of how to do so was elusive at first, as he was obviously limited by the amount of Ki he had at his command. For hours, Krios meditated on this issue, trying to find a way around his current limitations. His body could only generate so much energy before it began to damage himself, as it could only contain a limited amount. Training would allow him to take more, of course, but at the moment, he was stuck.
...the moment. A single moment. That was it. That was all he needed.
Krios stands up, then braces himself. This was going to hurt, he knew, but he felt he was onto something. His hands clench into fists, and he takes hold of his power, pushing it up to his limit. Then, for a split second, he pushes out more, forcing more power through his body. For a heartbeat, his power skyrockets, before suddenly plummeting down, causing him to gasp and fall to his knees.
"...definitely... bursts. Need to be careful... with this one..."
Phew.
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Learning: Surge of the Seraphim: Krios pushes his power to dangerously high levels that his body cannot handle for more than a split second at a time. His next attack deals +45% damage, but Krios' power level drops by -20% for two posts afterwards while his body recovers from the surge.
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Krios
Training
Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Jun 12, 2023 18:10:50 GMT -6
A lot of these abilities were quite straining, Krios had decided. He felt as though he was nearly exhausted after each one of these, or at least, severely drained. It was something that he'd need to deal with sooner rather than later, especially if he were to fight someone around his level or higher.
The easiest, simplest way to train it was to push himself as hard as he could, and that's what he starts with, powering up fully.
Then... he holds it.
Minutes pass... then tens of minutes. Then a full hour.
He finally shuts it off, panting and sweating, and wipes his brow.
"....that's hard than it looks."
He takes a breath, then does it again. He bursts his power up again, pushing as far as he can and holding it!
It's a pattern he repeats for the rest of the week.
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Learning: Ki Control: Able to use more Ki without as much fatigue.
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Jun 26, 2023 17:42:07 GMT -6
Working on speed seemed to be doing Krios well, thus far. As a result, he's currently dashing between two different sections of his backyard, flying as fast as he can to each spot, stopping briefly, then flying back.
The fifth time he does it, it almost... no.
Was that...him?
Panting slightly, Krios pauses, then tries to push himself faster than he'd gone before.
Sure enough, he spots an image of himself where he'd been, just for a split second. His eyes light up, and Krios continues practicing, going faster and faster, pausing it brief places to leave behind an image of himself.
Soon, he was able to leave more than one behind. Krios can't help but smile, pleased with himself.
"I love this."
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Learning: Quick Step - Able to use a quick burst of speed to blur their body reflecting light off their energy field making it harder to keep up with.
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
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Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Jul 31, 2023 14:59:50 GMT -6
Time to improve.
Krios floats in the air, arms and legs tucked in during his meditation. In truth, he was trying to focus his power as much as he could before his next training attempt, as it would take twice as much concentration as he was used to.
His eyes open, and he unfurls his body, putting one hand out in front of himself. His energy flows forward, creating a golden ornate blade that lies just out of reach. With a casual swipe of his hand, he brings it to his side before lifting his other hand.
This was the tricky part.
Focusing on splitting his attention, Krios struggles for a moment, the blade at his side becoming blurry and less concrete, even as another forms in front of him again. His brow furrows, and he pushes his power higher, working to keep both blades in existence and as power as usual.
His hand shakes, but through sheer stubborn determination, the second blade finally forms fully. Krios lifts both hands, inspecting the blades to ensure they were both properly constructed and swiping them around a little before dismissing them.
"That's two. I wonder how many I could make at once..."
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Krios
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Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Aug 15, 2023 9:03:21 GMT -6
Multiple swords was difficult.
While it was definitely something he could work on, perhaps it was better to try and start a little smaller. Once he'd mastered that, he could work his way back up.
Krios creates a sword, almost out of habit, before shaking his head. That's not smaller at all. He breaks it apart, forming the energy instead into smaller blades, essentially dagger shaped. The process, however, makes him think for a moment.
Again and again, he breaks the blades down further, until finally they're barely an inch in length. At this point, however, there's almost a hundred of them, and Krios makes more and more, straining to keep them both cohesive as well as sharp. Finally, there's a small cloud that forms around him, enough that he could comfortably fit two of himself inside it.
He waves his arms, and the cloud moves about, spreading and contracting at a whim.
"Neat."
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Learning: Consecration - Krios creates a cloud of energy blades, which he then directs with his hands. The blades deal his power level +10% in damage, but are able to cover wide areas, essentially creating a 30x30 foot square.
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Krios
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Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Sept 13, 2023 8:50:59 GMT -6
Today was a day of research.
Krios sits in a library, his attention fully engrossed by the stacks of books in front of him. Several are off to the side from already being read, while others still wait for his attention. He'd gathered every single one he could find that dealt with Ki research, and so far, had been focused on the effects Ki have on the body.
While much of it was theoretical, it was still important. Where Ki was formed, what parts of the brain activated it...there was a lot to be experimented with here.
For example... if he could stimulate others energy with his own, he could theoretically make them stronger, or more effective in certain capabilities.
Krios leans back in his chair, letting out a slow breath. This wasn't something he could figure out in a day, that's for sure. But... he had a solid handle on it so far.
All it would take is just a little bit longer.
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Post 1/2 of developing "Ki Blessings".
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Krios
Training
Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Oct 1, 2023 14:07:40 GMT -6
Days. Weeks.
Krios has lost himself in his research for so long, until finally he sits up suddenly.
"That's it!"
It all made sense now. He could push his own Ki into someone else to stimulate them! It could even enhance certain abilities specifically, which was fascinating on its own. All it would take is a part of his concentration.
That in itself would mean he'd only be able to do one per person at a time. Anything else and he'd lose focus.
He concentrates, then focuses solely on himself, aiming to stimulate the part of the brain that inhibits muscles to keep them from damaging themselves. Instantly, he could feel himself strengthen when he clenches his fist, causing him to smile broadly.
This was perfect.
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Post 2/2 of developing "Ki Blessing".
Learning ability: Ki Blessing: Blessing of Strength - Krios blesses a character with his power, removing their inhibitions regarding physical strength. A character blessed in this manner gains +10% Power Level to physical attacks only. Characters can only benefit from one blessing from Krios at a time, and cannot stack the same blessing on themselves either.
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Krios
Training
Vengeance for the fallen
Posts: 70
Power Level: 1,408
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Post by Krios on Oct 16, 2023 18:09:45 GMT -6
Physical strength was one way to power someone up.
But what if there were other ways?
Krios taps his lip in thought, considering it. The next obvious answer was to amplify someone's energy flow. That would enable them to throw more power around than they were typically able to do normally. Thankfully, his research was helpful in discovering exactly how to enable that for those around him.
As ever, Krios first experiments upon himself, channeling his energy specifically into areas of his neck and back, opening up the energy flow.
Instantly, he can feel himself grow stronger, as the power pushes through his body. His muscles don't quite flex as hard as they had with his previous blessing, but that was fine.
He just felt overall better.
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Learning ability: Ki Blessing: Blessing of Lords - Krios blesses a character with his power, enhancing their energy flow. A character blessed in this manner gains +8% Power Level. Characters can only benefit from one blessing from Krios at a time, and cannot stack the same blessing on themselves either.
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