Biotic (Element Family)

**Biotic Manipulation**, or simply just **Biotic**, is the general term for a rather unusual family of Elements that revolve around the manipulation of complex biological elements such as hair, skin, bone, etc.

## Bone Manipulation

Wielded by Osteomancers and Osteokinetics.

## Hair Manipulation

Wielded by Trichomancers and Trichokinetics.

### Description

A particularly gruesome form of Biotic Manipulation is the manipulation of Blood. At first glance, Blood appears to be somewhat similar to Water in terms of how said substance is usually controlled; however, Blood is much more forceful in nature, often shirking defensive techniques in favor of full offense. A Blood user is capable of producing more blood by converting other liquids into blood by using their own, although the more complex the liquid, the more difficult it is to convert, and the more blood is required for a successful conversion; it is also a fairly time-consuming process.

Blood is also considerably versatile in form, as its viscosity and matter state can be manipulated without needing to be capable of viscokinesis/viscomancy or something similar; for example, blood can be condensed into a solid state and used as a physical weapon, or dispersed into a finer mist that is highly effective at blinding opponents. Of course, this also allows the user to significantly reduce the likelihood of severe blood loss from any wounds they may receive by speeding up the clotting process; since the user is only able to control their own blood, or any liquid that has some of their blood mixed in, this is a godsend to prevent the user from bleeding out and potentially killing themselves via blood loss.

Unlike most other elements, Blood also has a distinct psychological advantage, disturbing and unnerving most opponents due to the fact that they are quite literally being attacked with blood. For those with hemophobia, a fear of blood, this is a debilitating and severe disadvantage against the Blood element. Blood can also proactively attack the foe on a psychological level by splashing or bathing them in blood, which can also interfere with the target's movement, and disguise just how much or how little damage said opponent has really taken in battle. This gives Blood additional adaptability in strategy and deception, because the user can also deceive the opponent with how much damage the user has taken, allowing for potential surprise attacks. One of Blood's most unnerving and darkest abilities is the capability to control the enemy's body. This is done by sending the user's own blood into an open wound on the opponent and essentially infesting the opponent with it.

Despite its offensive and psychological potential, Blood has several drawbacks to it. First and foremost is the user's own psychological state, which must be strong and capable if the user is to use such an Element. If not, the user will be unable to properly maintain themselves while using this Element, and may eventually fall to madness. Blood's greatest asset is also its greatest flaw; the use of one's own blood. The user is capable of controlling only their own blood (and the blood of relatives to a lesser state); as such, the user must be very careful of how much blood they actually use, or they may over exert their body and faint or even die from blood-loss. Most users cover this weakness by carrying sacks of pre-mixed blood or by converting another liquid into blood. However, as mentioned earlier, the conversion takes precious time, and is best done for preparation rather than during battle.

### Derived Techniques

* Crimson Claw
* Red Mist

## Skin Manipulation

Wielded by Dermamancers and Dermakinetics.

## Muscle Manipulation

Wielded by Flexomancers and Flexokinetics.

## Keratin Manipulation

Wielded by Keratimancers and Keratikinetics.

### Description

This is described as the shockingly rare ability to manipulate the hair, skin, and nails all at once (due to all of these being comprised of keratin), instead of being only able to manipulate a single one of this trio, or potentially two.