Remarkable! Gaea, Last of the Primordial Deities and Mother of the Earthly Realms has elected to be your Patroness, and has granted you her Divine favor! You have received the {Primordial Mother's Blessing (Complete)}!
{Primordial Mother's Blessing (Complete)}- By forging a personal bond with the last Primordial Deity, you have earned her (Complete) Blessing! Through this Blessing, a fragment of Gaea's Essence has taken root within you. +10% Vitality, +10% Endurance
Remarkable! Due to the overwhelming influence of your Patroness' Essence, you have received the [Earth Affinity]!
[Earth Affinity]- Your body is slowly becoming one with the Earth Element. Physical attacks can now deal a small amount of Earth Elemental damage. Damage received from all Earth-based Spells and Techniques has been reduced. Damage caused by all Earth-based Spells and Techniques has been increased. Mana cost of all Earth-based Spells and Techniques has been reduced. Casting and Cooldown times for all Earth-based Spells have been reduced. Mana cost of all Non-Earth-Related Spells have been slightly increased.
Remarkable! Due to gaining the [Earth Affinity] you have gained the (Uncommon) Skill [Earth Manipulation]!
(U)[Earth Manipulation] Lvl 1- Upon activation, this Skill provides the ability to shape, alter and manipulate the Earth Element at a basic Level.
Shaping, Alteration, and Manipulation of the Earth Element increase with Skill level.
A cluster of soft grasses rapidly bloomed below Alan's feet, and caught his unconscious form as it fell to the floor.
“Who would've thought it would end up like this?“ Gaea whispered down at the sleeping Human. “Who would've thought that my greatest creation would end up being both my worst enemy and my last hope?..
This is exciting! Gaea realized she couldn't remember the last time she'd had had so much on the line. While her inspiration was as as young and fresh as the newest member of her sect, Gaea rubbed her hands together until they began to glow.
Using Zahlbog's Skills against him once again…I'm going to enjoy this! With a shark-like smile, Gaea got to work making modifications.
Alan awoke only moments later to a storm of clashing energies running rampant through his body, and the rambling of a confused Goddess. “Well, that wasn't supposed to be in there…Who would've thought that he's been in possession of a fragment of the Human King's Bloodline!” He heard Gaea exclaim in undisguised shock.
Hoping to understand what was happening to him, Alan opened his eyes. But when he saw a chaotic vortex of orange energy rushing into his abdomen was causing his organs to light up through his skin, he squeezed them shut once more.
I'm glowing because of something called a Bloodline? I think I'm going to be sick. Alan thought he might've heard Uncle Alex mention that word once or twice, but never anything of any real importance. It mattered little, because he wasn't given time to dwell on the issue. He clenched his fist as two spots in his lower abdomen began to pulse, almost immediately synchronizing with the rapid beats of his heart. All at once, every muscle in his body clenched so tight they began to tear.
Alan didn't understand what had gone wrong, but he instinctively knew that his body was taking on far more energy than should be possible. He gritted his teeth against the strain. I feel like an overinflated balloon…if this keeps up, I might actually pop! As Alan began to fear the worst, his cells opened up and started greedily feasting on the ambient energies of Gaea's Realm.
Unknown to Alan, this Realm had been the birthplace of the very first humans, and his body was having an unforseen reaction. His heart began to pump blood into his glowing kidneys at an unprecedented rate. Once there, it was filtered of toxins and impurities, charged with the energy of Gaea's Realm, and then released to be recirculated.
Again and again the process was repeated, until a foul substance began to leak from his bellybutton. Alan involuntarily shuddered at the sudden stench. When his muscles finally relaxed, he was barely fighting off the urge to puke.
“Alan,” Gaea said hesitantly, “I might've messed this whole thing up… It's... Been a long time since I tried something like this, and, well, it looks like your blood was hiding a secret that I didn't think to look for.” Curious as to what could blindside a Goddess, Alan tried to speak up and ask, but all that came out of his mouth was a long jet of green flames.
“That looks like it's uncomfortable… I guess he's not happy about being refined!“ Gaea giggled ominously, right as a plume of Daemonic Flames surged out of Alan's body seeking to flee.
As the majority of the Daemonfire fled his body, Alan began to shudder uncontrollably. Pain. Everything was pain, and nothing made sense. His eyes lost focus and rolled into the back of his head. The grasping tendrils of [Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] ripped through his unconscious form in all directions, feeling no remorse for the damage left behind in its wake.
The uncaring flames spread through Alan's organs and bones like the roots of a sturdy oak. Their only objectives, searching for an immediate way out, while attempting to elude the rampant vortex of energy that sought only to consume.
Some of the flames managed to successfully escape their previous containment, but immediately found there was nowhere else they could go. Having found they were somehow within Gaea's Realm, the flames instinctually understood they possessed none of their usual potency. The very air of this place was anathema to their existence.
And now having willingly become unhoused, there wasn't even a source of energy from which they could draw from. With a casual gesture of her finger, The full weight of Gaea's Realm bore down on the quivering green fire.
What little that remained of Alan's Daemonic Flames gathered together in the corner of the room and condensed into an unsteady sphere of plasma. The shuddering orb pressed itself against the wall, testing its defense, and seeking to burrow through the dome-shaped prison it currently shared with a Primordial.
With a light heart, and a hop in her step, Gaea dragged her fingers across the barrier protecting Su'ong, and increased its defensive capabilities as a precautionary measure.
One pass of her hand was enough to be satisfied with her handiwork. Gaea hummed in childlike glee as she began to skip around the room.
As the Goddess closed in on her quarry, the ball of shuddering plasma seemed to recognize defeat was inescapable. It drifted lazily towards the ground, but a fed up Gaea swept her arms in a downward motion. The pressure of her aura snatched it up and slammed it to the floor.
Gaea slowly raised her leg. As she moved, the limb began to change, morphing into gleaming stone obelisk. It was wrapped in overlapping layers of dense runes that exuded the weight and pressure of entire worlds. With a grunt of effort, she slammed it down, and ground the unwanted intruder underfoot.
Right before the Daemonic Flames ceased to exist, they released a nasally, sick-sounding voice. “You got me this time you sneaky old bitch… But the joke's as much on you as it is on me! That you would risk implanting him with that atrocious Bloodline… It reeks of both regret, and desperation Gaea! Give up on this long-dead dream of yours and JUST LET THE HUMANS DIE… Ack...“
Gaea cocked her head to the side and listened in satisfaction as the voice of her nemesis devolved into a fit of wheezing, fluid-filled coughs. She was content to listen to his pain for a few moments longer, but soon, it just seemed pathetic to witness her longest-lived enemy hitting rock-bottom.
“Shut your furry face Zalbohg!" Gaea snapped, "Don't be a sore loser, it's below even the likes of you. I've Implanted him with nothing, you plague-ridden fool." She shook her head wearily, “Even I am not so desperate as to purposely reawaken that particular Bloodline… To my knowledge that particular line of Humanity was utterly destroyed in the War of Tears…”
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“So what you're telling me... No. You actually expect me to believe that this idiot somehow just stumbled upon an Ancient Bloodline?!“ Unsatisfied with her answer, the nasally voice of Zalbohg the Impure One chortled out a round of phlegmy guffaws. “That's rich Gaea! A Primordial being lying to a lowly ArchDaemon! Next you'll tell me that he's had that damned Bloodline all along! That it was right there under my nose!“
“MY FUCKING ARM IS GROWING BACK BABY!!!“ The sound of Alan shouting out in undisguised excitement and wonder alerted Gaea that the newest member of her flock had regained consciousness. Knowing time was already short, she decided to end her current conversation early.
“This accomplishment belongs to Alan. And. Him. Alone.“ Gaea said each word sternly as she stamped out the last of the flames. “It came as a surprise to me as well… But, perhaps... Perhaps it's for the best.“ She scratched her head in contemplation while her leg returned to normal. “I'd like to see those damned spores hijack his brain now!“
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When Alan awoke, he was laying on grass as soft as silk. A plethora of notifications were flashing through his closed eyes, waiting to be examined.
"Haaah… I guess I'll get it over with," Alan sighed out his frustrations. He hid his face in the crook of his arm and began parsing through what had to be the most dense cluster of System prompts that he'd ever received.
Remarkable! Due to the influence of your Creators Realm, you have awakened the (Incomplete) Ancient Bloodline {Regalia of the Human King}!
Ancient Bloodline {Regalia of the Human King (Incomplete)}- Though diluted by distance, and ages long past, the blood in your veins has awakened within you a portion of the First Human King's Bloodline! A sovereign's will must be unshakable, their decisions free of all unnecessary influence and distraction. Negates the effects of most Mental attacks. Provides the innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption]. Your body’s ability to surpass its current healing limitations has been increased. Your musculature and skeletal structures have been refined and optimized to the peak of their current Evolutionary Grade. +5% Willpower, +5% Resistance
[Affliction Absorption]- (Passive), This Passive Skill slowly consumes all afflictions, contagions, poisons, and toxic substances affecting the Bloodline holders body and mind. Afflictions, contagions, poisons and toxic substances consumed are converted into Bloodline Points. Bloodline Points are used to improve current Regalia.
Remarkable! For awakening a Bloodline while still in the (G) Stage of Evolution, you have earned the Title Ancestral Archives!
Ancestral Archives- +10 Vitality, +5 Luck
Caution! Your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption] has absorbed your Skill (C)[Acid Resistance] and has taken on its properties.
*WARNING!* The permanent link been between your Emotional Core, Mana Pool, and the Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] has begun to expand, seeking out new sources of raw energy.
*WARNING!* Your Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] has located, and is now attempting to contaminate your Bloodline, {Regalia of the Human King}!
Caution! Due to the fundamental nature of your bloodline, the influence of the Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] has been deemed hostile, and is being negated!
Caution! Your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption] has determined the Skill [Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] to be a foreign contagion! All traces of Daemonic contamination are now being consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] is being consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Skill (R)[Unburnt Flesh of the Impure One] has been drained of all contaminants, and returned to its basic form (C)[Heat Resistance]!
(C)[Heat Resistance] Lvl 1- This passive Skill provides a minor reduction to damage received from High temperature attacks and minor chance to resist (Burn) Debuffs, and/or shorten (Burn) Debuff times.
Reduction to pain, chances to resist (Burn) Debuffs, and/or reduce (Burn) debuff times increase with Skill level.
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Spell (U)[Spectral Firebolt] has been drained of all contaminants and returned to its basic form (B)[Fireball]!
(B)[Fireball] Lvl 1- Upon casting, this Spell launches a small ball of flame in a straight line at a designated foe up to 15ft away. Inflicts Minor Fire damage. Minor chance to cause (Burn) Debuff.
Damage, distance, and chance to cause (Burn) debuff increase with Spell level. Cost increases with Spell Level.
•Cast time: 5 seconds •Cost 10 Mp
•Cooldown: 1 minute
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Spell (U)[Spectral Plasma Storm] has been drained of all contaminants and returned to its basic form (R)[Plasma Flare]!
(R)[Plasma Flare] Lvl 1- Upon casting, this Spell unleashes a series of rapid localized plasma explosions on any foes within a 15ft x 15ft area up to 100ft away from caster. Inflicts Moderate fire damage. Moderate chance to inflict (Burn) Debuff and/or (Blind) Debuff.
Damage, Distance, Duration, and chance to inflict (Burn) and/or (Blind) Debuff increase with Spell Level.
Cost increases with Spell Level.
•Cast time 25 seconds •Cost: 200 Mp
•Cooldown: 4 hours
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Technique *Unique*{Suit of Anger} has been consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the permanent link between the Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] and your Emotional Core has been consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], your Emotional Stockpile has been consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Skill (U)[Emotional Energy Manipulation] has been consumed!
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the permanent link between the Skill *Unique*[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] and your Mana Pool has been consumed!
Caution! Due to your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption] consuming your Daemonic Flames, your [Daemonic Constitution] has been drained of all contaminants and returned to its basic form [Fire Affinity]!
[Fire Affinity]- Your body is becoming one with the Fire Element. Physical attacks can now deal a small amount of Fire Elemental damage. Damage recieved from all Fire-based Spells and Techniques have been reduced. Damage caused by all Fire-based Spells and Techniques have been increased. Mana cost of all Fire-based Spells and Techniques have been reduced. Casting and Cooldown times for all Fire-based Spells have been reduced. Mana cost of all Non-Fire-Related Spells have been slightly increased.
Caution! Due to the effects of your innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], the Skill *Unique*[Daemonic Flame Manipulation] has been drained of all contaminants and returned to its basic form (U)[Fire Manipulation]!
(U)[Fire Manipulation] Lvl 1- Upon activation, this Skill provides the ability to shape, alter and manipulate the Fire Element at a basic Level.
Shaping, Alteration, and Manipulation of the Fire Element increase with Skill level.
Remarkable! Due to the energy consumed by your Innate Bloodline Skill [Affliction Absorption], you have generated your very first Bloodline Point! + 1 Bp!
*Caution!* Because you do not currently possess any Regalia, your Bloodline Point has been consumed in an attempt to fuel the creation of your first Regalia!
Remarkable! You have successfully awakened the first piece of the Human King's Regalia, the [Mantle of Retribution]! Evolution and/or Purification of your Bloodline may cause [Mantle of Retribution] to Evolve, or allow for further Regalia to awaken!
[Mantle of Retribution] (Passive) Lvl 1- The Mantle of Retribution was the Human King's Oath to his followers made manifest.
"I will bear the burden of your pain upon my shoulders.“ The [Mantle of Retribution] Absorbs and stores 2% of each attack recieved by yourself or (One) designated ally, and an additional 1% of every consecutive attack , up to a maximum of 10%. Mantle can store up to 10,000 points of damage at current Level.
[Mantle of Retribution] (Active) Lvl 1- “And I shall strike at the heart of injustice with your rage." You are able to release the Mantle's stored energy in a single destructive physical blow. (At current Level, stored energy begins to dissipate within an hour of the initial attack stored)
“That…was a lot to take in…” Alan muttered, unsure where to even start. Why does it say [Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] is 'BEING' consumed when the others say 'HAS BEEN' consumed?
He pulled up his Statistics tab and frowned.
[Daemonfire of the Impure Realm] was still listed among his Skills.