Binding

The Binding is an advanced technique used by crystal mages to grant temporary powers to another individual.
==General Info==
The Binding is first demonstrated in "The Key", where Master Cyclonis grants several abilities to the Dark Ace while fighting Aerrow and Piper. During the fight, Piper figures out how to do the Binding, and uses it on Aerrow. The Binding is also featured prominently in "Cyclonia Rising (Part 1)" and "Cyclonia Rising (Part 2)", being used extensively by both Piper and Cyclonis.
Cyclonis mentions that the Binding will destroy Piper before she can learn to control it. Implying that it may be harmful to the user if used improperly. It can be noted that the Binding is not used for the vast majority of the series. Only near the finale. Perhaps indicating that Cyclonis herself has yet to fully master it. 
==Binding abilities==
*Diamond's EdgeCyclonia Rising (Part 2) (hands become a highly durable crystal)
*Falcon's Flight (extremely fast flight)
*Feather's FlightThe Key (ability to fly)
*Fire's Fight (blast of crimson energy)
*Inferno's BlazeCyclonia Rising (Part 2) (pyrokinesis)
*Lightning StrikeCyclonia Rising (Part 2) (a concentrated blast of electric energy)
*Speed of LightThe Key (superhuman speed)
*Storm's FuryCyclonia Rising (Part 1) (generates a shockwave of energy)
*Titan's MightThe Key (superhuman strength)
==Trivia==
Only perfect "attunement" allows the binding to flow to the user and the receipent.Cyclonia Rising (Part 2)
Even though both Master Cyclonis and Piper verbally state the name of the Binding power while casting it, it would seem that doing so is unnessessary, considering that when Piper first used the Binding she didn't make any incantations before granting an ability to Aerrow.
It is sometimes erroneously referred to as simply 'binding' by fans, however numerous characters on the show state that it is actually 'the Binding'. Examples include Master Cyclonis saying to Piper "It's like you were born to do the Binding"Cyclonia Rising (Part 1) and Aerrow stating to Piper "You haven't used the Binding in weeks, and you're still getting worse"Cyclonia Rising (Part 2).
==Sources==
Category:Abilities