Riayan Clay

Riayd Clay is a rising criminal within Magius.

## History

Having discovered his ability to use Earth magic as a young boy, Riayd quickly learned how to use his powers to one day become something "greater". However, while trying to learn how to use his powers, he got into an argument with another child with Snow magic, which resulted in a duel between the two causing much chaos. When Riayd killed the boy, he was then apprehended by powerful wizards of the Magic Council with excessive force.

The event shook Riayd and his reputation, as he at first tried to restore his name and do good, which only landed him in more trouble, and chased by the Magic Council into the forest. He went on the run for weeks, looting supplies and weapons from various places beyond Riverville, and had to develop his magic skills on his own.

Over time, with more hostile encounters with the Magic Council and other "good" wizards, Riayd ultimately became disillusioned with the Magic Council's authority, and sought to fight against it. This crusade at times has caused him to hurt innocents, such as destroying the Bell Village and multiple Magic Council outposts.

After years of fighting and raids, he decided to take a chance at being a lawful person and turned himself in to the Magic Council, and was released after years of imprisonment. He returned to Riverville with a new purpose; hunting down dark wizards and making amends with his old neighbors

## Abilities

### Earth Magic

Riayd can generate his own earth; he can more specifically generate bedrock. He at first developed Earth Magic: Charged Assault, which created a singular, large boulder with slow speed, but great force and power. As his skills developed over time, he then developed Earth Magic: Minor Asteroid, which allowed him to kick a smaller, but faster and more concentrated rock projectile.

As a user of Earth Magic, Riayd also has natural increased durability against damage, especially from falls

#### Spells

* **Earth Magic: Charged Assault** - Fires a singular, gigantic boulder. This is Riayd's signature attack, which he uses frequently. It can be difficult to land on targets in fights, but it's large size and destructive power can easily shatter walls and cages
* **Earth Magic: Minor Asteroid** - Launches a fast-moving, smaller boulder, often from kicks. Often alters the size and amount of projectiles. Has stopped using
* **Earth Magic: Cruel Bass** - Unleashes a strong shockwave around the user, shaking buildings and sending enemies flying. Often generates 1 or 2 shockwaves
* **Earth Magic: Lunar Fang** - Generates an explosion of earth at a nearby location, allowing Riayd to remotely inflict damage. However, the concentration needed to form remote explosions leaves him exposed - and the inherent slow speed of Earth makes this spell possibly dangerous to use for the user. Because of this, he hardly uses this in fights, especially with faster individuals
* **Earth Magic: Twin Release** - Releases a barrage of small, fast-moving earth projectiles, being condensed enough to have greater power despite their size. Eventually replaced with **Tiny Gatling**, but then eventually dropped altogether
* **Tectonic Surge** - Generates a tall earth pillar that can boost the user further into the air. At first, Riayd used 100% power in his leaps, though with advice from other dark wizards, he now keeps the output to 70% to reserve mana
* **Leap** - A faster and less magic-taxing version of Tectonic Surge, though it covers less height and distance. After learning to optimize Tectonic Surge, he has stopped using this alternative transportation spell
* **Earth Magic: Twin Reaper** - With a drop kick, Riayd forms a fast-moving beam of condensed earth magic, which can bust through large trees, and shatter bridges and walls. After battling a rival guild, Riayd uses two variants of his beam spell for different scenarios
	+ **Piercing Beam**, eventually **Boulder Buster** - Condenses earth magic even further into a tighter beam, granting further punching power and range. The spell can reliably blow apart trees and obstacles, and deals great damage. Its smaller size makes it much more difficult to aim reliably, and is reserved for when Riayd is on top of a vulnerable target, or attacking enemies from a great distance
	+ **Magnum Quake Cannon** - Is the complete opposite of Boulder Buster, releasing Riayd's max output of earth magic in the form a large beam that can hit more targets, but has reduced range and destructive power compared to its counterpart. This spell is used to hit multiple nearby enemies, or to catch fast-moving opponents

### Weapons Skills

Riayd has used various weapons of different qualities that he's discovered across Magius, allowing him to fight without using his Earth Magic. As a criminal, he wielded an old short sword, a dagger, and an enhanced Branch Bow. He generally saved his melee weapons to finish off weakened opponents quickly before they can cast any spells. Riayd often used his bow to fight against other bow-wielding opponents, or to quickly snipe chasers without using magic.

Once he returned from prison, Riayd began to use weapons more often, especially Vistarian-specific weapons, in order to familiarize himself with his culture that he had turned his back on. He has grown proficient in using the iconic Vistarian Spear, able to use it in both close combat and throwing, even able to land spear throws while spinning. He also uses shields, daggers, and the Vistarian Crossbow.