CrystalWeapon (Harmonics Ability)

== AB Scroll ==
HARMONICS - CRYSTALWEAPON
The twelve spheres of continuum are the detritus of the Elder Gods that
were born there. When these Elder Gods shed their half-formed existence,
the part of their being that was not compatible with their new divine
forms was shed and replaced with aspects of their divinity. This shed
essence formed the gem spheres that still exist on Continuum today.
These spheres form a natural bridge between the harmonic vibrations of
continuum and the rest of reality. They are natural conductors of the
primal energies of the cosmos which are caught and turned into
vibrations by the plane of continuum. The Matrix Research Institute uses
the spheres in the most basic of ways: by storing vibrations of the
primal energies within crystals.
At this point in the study of harmonics, the researcher chooses to
specialize in the utilization and manipulation of one of these primal
energies: arcane, aetheric, temporal, dimensional, or domotheon. The
doctoral thesis culminates in the creation of a tool within the confines
of the appropriate department.
Syntax: CRYSTALSPIN CRYSTALWEAPON <type> <crystal>
Power: 10 (Matrix)
Gems: Special
You can create a crystal weapon (or tool) from either turquoise, jade,
garnet, beryl, opal, onyx, bloodstone, amethyst or emerald. You'll need
10 of the type of gem you choose. So long as the tool is in your
inventory, any crystal of the same type will have increased charges and
improved effects when spun. These tools must be created in the
appropriate laboratory.
Syntax: POINT <weapon> <person>
Damage Type: 100% Magic*
Can Target Denizens
This will release a harmonic attack upon the target. Each attack charges
your weapon. Once a weapon is fully charged, the charge may be
discharged for a unique effect (as discussed below).
LABORATORY OF ARCANE METAPHYSICS
Weapon/Tool: wand
This department is devoted to the study of arcane or magical energies.
Most Arcana Researchers posit that magical energies arise through the
willpower of an individual made manifest or perhaps sometimes the
energies arise from subverting the will of others. Arcane energy is the
energy that is most frequently used by mortals. Wands that harness these
energies may be created in this laboratory.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <wand>
Discharging the wand will create a magical shield that will last 60
seconds and provide 6/10 magical resistance.
OBSERVATORY OF AETHEREAL ASTROPHYSICS
Weapon/Tool: amplifier
Energies of the deep aether energies also include the astrological
energies. Historically, in the early days of the Holy Celestine Empire,
this section of the Institute was focused mainly on the astrological
energies. However, it was Emperor Ladantine's interest in the
hypothetical (at that time) aethereal space that the study of Aethereal
Astrophysics was borne and the the Institute was then considered the
leading experts in the field. Aethereal energy is the canvas on which
reality is painted. In its purest form, it forms what is best known as
the aetherways. Aetheric amplifiers can be created in the Observatory.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <amplifier>
Discharging the amplifier will create an aetheric shield that will last
60 seconds and increase equilibrium speed somewhat.
LABORATORY OF THE TEMPORAL CONTINUUM
Weapon/Tool: resonator
Perhaps the most notable field within the Institute, this department
studies time in its multivarious manifestations. The temporal energy is
the movement of time, the designator of passing that creates the flow
that allows action and reaction to take place. Without temporal energy,
all would be in permanent stasis. Resonators can be built in this
laboratory.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <resonator> <target>
Discharging the resonator will cause a major timewarp on the target.
LABORATORY OF METAPLANAR AND TRANSDIMENSIONAL PHYSICS
Weapon/Tool: modulator
This department is devoted to the study of planar energies and dimensional shifts. Planar energy is the energy that makes up what most
mortals perceive as reality. This energy tends to consolidate and create
solid locations. Modulators can be built in this laboratory.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <modulator>
Discharging the modulator charge will speed up next teleport and
decrease power cost.
LABORATORY OF THE NATURAL SCIENCES AND HIGHER ENERGIES
Weapon/Tool: scalpel
*Damage Type: 100% Divinus
This was historically the smallest department of the Institute, being
that the life sciences were overshadowed by considerable advances made
in the field by the Illuminati, and Hallifax in general considered this
the least reputable study for researchers at the Institute (indeed, the
small department attracted only a few who were focused only on medical
research). However, in modern times, the field was expanded to include
the higher, domotheon energies (sometimes called divine or spiritual
energies) which could not only be used for healing purposes but also
could be availed upon for a wide range of purposes. Scalpels can be made
here.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <scalpel> <target>
Discharging the scalpel will heal an individual in superior energies.
LABORATORY OF THE VOID
Weapon/Tool: blaster
*Damage Type: 100% Excorable
There is rumoured to be a highly secret military/weaponry research arm
of the Institute that studies void energy, which is the null energy of
reality. It is sometimes referred to as the silent vibration. The void
is everywhere and nowhere at once, and in its pure vibration is
incredibly unstable and destructive. Blasters can be made here.
Syntax: DISCHARGE <blaster> <target>
Discharging will release an incredible blast of damaging excorable
energy at the target.