Lacrima Sword

Nero wrote:

Name:
Lacrima Sword

Rank:
Integration Special

Type:
Sword

Melee Damage:
60 HP per hit

Proof of Purchase:
April IotM, p.°8

Integrated Slayer Lacrima:
Death Harbinger Slayer Lacrima

Description:
"A curious thing, indeed, these Lacrima ... are they not? They themselves are objects of quite paradoxical nature. A Lacrima, of course, is, in essence, a crystallized form of magic. The physical form of magical power. That much knows every child, naturally. That's the catch, though. The people of Earthland are so accustomed to these things that they will barely ask themselves the important questions. It is widely accepted that magic stems from our very nature, and is different from person to person. Some even go as far as calling it the manifestation of the soul. It could very well be the case, but no testing has been done to prove such a wild claim, so I will disregard the validity of such statements in the context of this note. Let us, however, assume that this thought is true. The physical manifestation of magic, which in and of itself is the very essence of a being, would imply that each and every single Lacrima that exists contains a spark, a portion of a soul, or even a soul in its entirety. Some of them, at least. Theoretically speaking, of course. Does that mean, though, that a Lacrima, like a soul, is capable of sentience? Emotion? Thoughts, wishes, dreams, hope, good, or evil? It's quite the assumption, but it could, no, it would explain where these things get their energy from.

Ah, yes, this nothing but my ramblings, theories, if anything, though ... this is why I am writing this journal. My research has been, not to praise myself too much, rather fruitful, and I have finally managed to fix the persistent overheating-problem in the mechanism. With that little flaw of spontaneous auto-combustion out of the way, there is nothing stopping the finalization of the device. All that is left to do is the integration of a Lacrima. If functional, it will be able to effortlessly extract a Lacrima's magical power in its entirety without any loss of energy or without the need for a magus as a medium.

Think about it. The potential to store and release boundless amounts of energy, the potential to construct truly monumental machines, running for eternity, powered by nothing but a tiny splinter of a crystal. I could go on and on, but the potential, as you can imagine, is almost endless. This could revolutionize both energy and society as we know it. It seems like this part of my research has already been widely recognized ... for better or for worse. Bellum has made me an offer to work for them. They want me to, forgive my expression, bastardize this system, my system, and construct the prototype for a new weapon. Fools. Of course, the device needs to be paired with a sufficiently powerful Lacrima, and the possible applications are, indeed, broad, but I am determined to use this research for the good of humanity. Only the narrowest of minds would think to pervert this potential for no other purpose than warfare! With this, we could-"

The note seems to end there abruptly, a few splashes of what almost appears like dry red staining the page.





Abilities:

Name: Lacrima Aura
Rank: User Rank Advanced (Up to H+)
Category: Auxiliary
Type: Passive
Description: As the sword is combined with a Slayer Lacrima, it possesses the special ability to manifest the inherent Slayer Magic of the crystallized magic used within in an aura around the blade to enhance its destructive capabilities. This ability can be toggled on and off at the user's desire. Once activated, it will coat the sword in one or more of the elements associated with the Slayer Lacrima, every strike made with the weapon, in addition to its melee damage, dealing User Rank Advanced Multi Target Damage. Both the weapon's melee damage and the MT damage are added together, being treated as the same ability, benefitting from increases to Spell Damage. The range, however, is limited to melee range, and every strike is delivered at the user's own movement speed. Further, this MT damage can pierce any shield, even those with anti-piercing qualities, sacrificing only 25% of its base damage when used to pierce a shield, barrier, or wall. Lastly, the user of the sword receives a passive 100% base increase to their Spell Damage and a 100% passive base increase to their Spell Range and Spell Speed respectively.

Name: Lacrima Force
Category: Auxiliary
Type: Passive
Description: The control over the Slayer Lacrima embedded in a weapon, in limits, gives this weapon and the user Slayer-like qualities. Like a Slayer, this blade can absorb spells and abilities of the same element or elements as those a Slayer using the Lacrima could absorb. Much like a Slayer, the wielder of the blade will regain MP when a spell or ability is absorbed, following the rules for Slayer consumption of the associated elements and Slayer type or types. The blade, however, cannot absorb naturally occurring elements as Slayers can, and neither the user nor the sword benefits from a Slayer's damage reductions. Further, the user also has access to a unique Force mechanic called Lacrima Force while wielding this blade. Lacrima Force, in essence, functions like Third Gen Slayer Force for the associated Lacrima, enabling the user to enter force at will while wielding the Lacrima Sword as well as enjoy the following benefits:

• Increases the user's Strength, Speed, and Spell Damage by 100% while Lacrima Force is active.
  
• While Lacrima Force is active, both the sword and the user are surrounded by an aura of the Lacrima's associated element/s, increasing either their base spell damage or their base melee damage by 100%. This increase is separate from other base increases and can apply independently of the cap imposed on base increases.
  
• While Lacrima Force is active spells cost no MP to cast.
  
• To Maintain Lacrima Force the user must spend 10% of their maximum total MP per post. MP cannot be regained or regenerated while Lacrima Force is active. Once the user of Lacrima Force hits 0 MP or once they choose to cancel it, Lacrima Force ends. If one hits 0 MP through the use of Force they suffer from the consequences of running out of MP as normal.
  

Name: Sword Stance - Ramiel, Lord of Storms
Rank: H+
MP Cost: 210 MP
Category: Offensive
Type: Burst - Buff, Teleport
Damage: 315 HP
Range: 500 m
Speed: 400 m/s
Duration: 25 posts
Downside: Sacrificing 2 effects for 50% increased damage. Doubled base MP cost for 50% stronger buff
Description: A sword stance that heavily resembles the style employed by the Samurai of Midi, swift and decisive like the strike of unrelenting lightning one often finds raging between the mountains and seas of the ancient lands that form this proud nation. To assume the base stance, the user assumes a sword draw position, accumulating elemental lightning within the weapon and around their form. Then, with a step forward, the user strikes their intended target, "drawing" the blade and performing a diagonal slash imbued with the essence of a raging lightning storm. This step towards the target is performed at the speed of lightning, the user thus teleporting to the intended position if within the ability's range, though the swing itself is performed at the user's own movement speed. Along with the strike, the built-up electricity can optionally be released, bursting forward from the point of impact in a cone before the user, the released lightning paired with a resulting windblast of concussive force shattering everything and scorching all in its path up to the range of the ability, moving at the ability's speed. This ability can be used in this manner once per post during its duration. While this ability is active the user's form is imbued with elemental lightning, increasing their Spell Damage by 172%.

Ramiel Visual Representation:

Name: Sword Stance - Sahaquiel, Lord of Heavens
Rank: H+
MP Cost: 210 MP
Category: Offensive
Type: Single Target - Buff, Redirection
Damage: 315 HP
Range: 800 m
Speed: 800 m/s
Duration: 25 posts
Downside: Sacrificing 2 effects for 50% increased damage. Doubled base MP cost for 50% stronger buff
Description: A sword stance that heavily resembles the style employed by the Musketeers of Minstrel, fluid and graceful like the gentle winds of the great grasslands, though even those unfamiliar with Minstrel know that a breeze can swiftly turn into a raging whirlwind. To assume the base stance, the user lifts their sword, the blade pointed straight skywards while the hilt remains close to the user's chest, elemental wind bursting from both the blade and the user's body. To engage close targets, the user strikes with a swift thrusting attack that contains the power of hurricane-force gales, lunging forward if the target is within their melee range. Alternatively, the user may shift from the base stance, lowering their blade and performing a swift upward swing that releases a blade of compressed air aimed at a single target within the ability's range, sharp enough to easily slice through reinforced blast steel or thick layers of stone like butter. The base stance may also be used to react to incoming attacks, using a fluid motion with the blade to gently turn away an enemy spell or ability and redirect it in order to neutralize it. All necessary conditions for redirection effects as laid out in the effect rules apply. This ability can be used in this manner once per post during its duration. While this ability is active the user's form is imbued with elemental wind, increasing their Spell Damage by 172%.

Sahaquiel Visual Representation:

Name: Sword Stance - Uriel, Lord of Inferno
Rank: H+
MP Cost: 105 MP
Category: Offensive
Type: Single Target - Buff, Piercing
Damage: 315 HP
Range: Melee
Speed: Melee
Duration: 25 posts
Downside: Sacrificing 2 effects for 50% increased damage. Range and speed sacrificed for 50% stronger buff
Description: A sword stance that heavily resembles the style employed by the Paladins of Pergrande, aggressive and wrathful like the festering flame of scorn burning for centuries. More than simple luck is required to overpower a foe theoretically your superior. It is said that the Paladins have developed this style specifically to counter mages, relying on brutal strikes, flexible technique, and high mobility, forceful swordplay to overwhelm mages in close quarters combat, where most of them are weakest, the destructive capabilities of their blows enhanced by a mysterious force. Since this force is not all too easily accessible, magical force is used to emulate its effects. To assume the base stance, the user lowers their posture in an aggressive position akin to a predator ready to pounce on their prey, shrouding both the weapon and their form in elemental flame. The sword remains outstretched in either one or two hands, the blade horizontal or at a light angle to the user's body to allow for a variety of strikes to be performed. A heavy and forceful strike, reliant on overwhelming physical and magical strength, is executed, aiming to crush the opponent in melee range of the user in a single blow. The strike is made at the user's own movement speed and smashes through shields, armors, and barriers, though the base damage incurred by the strike is halved if this ability is used in such a fashion. This ability can be used in this manner once per post during its duration. While this ability is active the user's form is imbued with elemental fire, increasing their Spell Damage by 172%.

Uriel Visual Representation: