Technique Methods

## Kōsende no Tabi

**Hellbound: Kosende no Tabi** (黄泉出の旅こうせんで たび, *Kōsende no Tabi*, lit. "Journey to the Underworld") is a story series written by TheAzureDemon. It has not been illustrated or serialized.

## Overview

Across the world, there has been a vast array of techniques to wield Vitality. These methods have been narrowed down to six possible forms: Alchemy, Sigil, Action, Heraldry, Incantation, and Mystic casting. Some techniques may require a certain method, but many techniques can commonly be performed by a variety of methods. Some methods may create a greater effect in performing, but at a cost of more stamina.

## Methods

### Alchemy

User takes one object and transforms it into energy.

* Exchange- the user uses techniques by transforming mass into something equal to the components used.
* Material- the user uses techniques by using ingredients significant to the technique.
* Sacrificial- the user performs techniques by using living organisms.
	+ Internal- the user takes a part of themselves, possibly from their blood, limbs, or even their life force.
	+ External- the user takes another creature as a form to perform techniques through them, this usually results in the loss of a creature's life.

### Sigil

User creates energy-infused symbols to cast techniques.

* Ritual- the user creates an interface of symbols or writing to perform techniques.
	+ Tattoo- the user creates an interface on their body.
* Runic- the user uses ancient symbols, either in series or solely.

### Action

User uses their body to focus energy.

* Contact- the user makes physical contact to a person or surface.
* Motion- the user moves their body in specific patterns to allow energy to flow.
	+ Martial Arts- the user moves in complex forms and fights while performing techniques.
	+ Dance Arts- the user moves in rhythmic forms.
	+ Gesture- the user moves in simple forms.
* Surge- the user focuses energy into one location.
	+ Hand Signs- the user place their hands in certain formations to focus energy.
	+ Breath- the user focuses energy through controlled breathing patterns.
		- Roaring- the user releases energy in a powerful shout.

### Catalyst

User possesses items that store and cast energy.

* Focal- the user wields an item that focuses energy on a single point.
	+ Staves- a staff which can conjure techniques.
		- Wands- a small stick to conjure techniques.
	+ Jewelry- a special item which can hold or cast techniques.
		- Rings- small bands which can be worn on the hand.
* Grimoire- the user wields a item that stores techniques and can be casted later on.
	+ Scrolls- sheets of paper which are magically infused with a technique.
		- Books- a multi-page object which can hold multiple techniques, but recommended to not have multiple types of vitalities in a single book.
		- Cards- small objects which can hold small, but quick, techniques.
* Patronage- the user uses a greater spirit to access their abilities rather their own.
	+ Spirits- pure creatures of energy, allows the user to use a variety of vitalities.

### Incantation

User infusing energy into their words to perform techniques, commonly used with other methods.

* Series- the user lists a certain pattern of words in conjunction with another method.
	+ Lyrics- the user sings to cast techniques.
* Ancient- the user speaks an ancient language that carry powerful properties.

### Mystic

Usage of methods that haven't been categorized, but hold unique properties.

* Bestowal- the user applies effects onto another individual.
	+ Enchanting- the user places magical effects onto objects to either use or set.
	+ Cursing- the user places detrimental effects onto an individual or themselves.
	+ Blessing- the user places beneficial effects onto an individual or themselves.
* Vows- the user applies effects onto themselves that can grant them a great power through a promise, should the promise be broken, the user will suffer an equally great loss.
* Ocular- the user's eyes possess unique patterns which can cast techniques.