Hemalith was filled with anticipation as he prepared for his class evolution. However, he understood the importance of updating his stats before embarking on this transformative journey. With the possibility of unlocking new and powerful classes or titles, Hemalith recognized the need to ensure that his attributes were optimized for the upcoming challenges and opportunities that awaited him. Taking a moment to reflect and strategize, Hemalith diligently reviewed his stats, considering the potential enhancements that lay ahead. It was a crucial step in his path toward unlocking his true potential and achieving greatness in his chosen field.
Stats:
Strength: 100
Agility: 120
Intelligence: 200
Vitality: 120
Wisdom: 223.6
Charisma: 78
Soul: 443
Free stats: 120
With 120 free stats at his disposal, Hemalith embarked on optimizing his attributes. His first priority was to bring all his stats to an even 100, so he allocated 22 free stats to charisma, raising his lowest attribute to the desired level. Contemplating his needs after the recent battle, Hemalith acknowledged that his strength, although not the highest, was still formidable enough to overcome most opponents, especially when combined with his Bloodbane skill. Recognizing the importance of his quick thinking and rapid skill acquisition, he decided to invest another 20 points into intelligence.
Satisfied with his physical capabilities, Hemalith turned his attention to vitality, considering the nature of his preferred approach—hunting, striking, and manipulating rather than direct combat. Assessing that his current vitality was sufficient for the time being, he decided not to allocate additional points. However, he recognized the significance of wisdom in his heightened perception and mana recovery, prompting him to invest another 20 points into that attribute.
With 58 free stats remaining, Hemalith unequivocally assigned them all to his soul. He understood the critical role his soul played in sustaining his mana expenditure, especially during his recent battle. Moreover, he felt a heightened connection to his blood origin each time his soul attribute increased. It was an affirmation of his path and fuelled his determination to unlock greater power.
Strength: 100
Agility: 120
Intelligence: 220
Vitality: 120
Wisdom: 243.6
Charisma: 100
Soul: 501
Free stats: 0
With those preparations complete, Hemalith eagerly awaited the outcome, his heart filled with anticipation. His hopes were soon realized as a new title materialized on his status screen, bringing a surge of excitement.
Title: Transcendent Adept
Description: Hemalith, having achieved the extraordinary feat of surpassing 100 in all his attributes before unlocking a class, has earned the prestigious title of Transcendent Adept. This title bestows upon him special recognition and rewards for his exceptional dedication and unrivalled potential.
1. Boundless Potential: Hemalith's growth potential knows no bounds. He gains an increased rate of skill acquisition and advancement, allowing him to learn and master new skills and abilities at an accelerated pace.
2. Augmented Aura: Hemalith's presence becomes even more imposing and awe-inspiring. His charisma and aura exude an air of confidence, earning him respect and admiration from allies while instilling fear and hesitation in his enemies.
3. Profound Mastery: Hemalith's proficiency in all skills is heightened to extraordinary levels. He gains a permanent boost to the effectiveness of his abilities, making him even more formidable in combat, manipulation, and spellcasting.
The bestowed title surpassed all of Hemalith's expectations, granting him the very benefits he had yearned for. It empowered him to unleash greater strength. Moreover, it bestowed upon him a passive aura. Most importantly, it accelerated his skill acquisition and progression, propelling him towards greater heights at an accelerated pace. Hemalith felt a profound sense of gratitude for having diligently resolved his stats before embarking on his class advancement. And now with all that done its was finally time to look at his class options.
Congratulations on reaching level 10. With this milestone class options are now available, class options are taking from multiple things. Your blood origin, skills, experiences up to level 10 and stats all come into play. You have unlocked 5 potential class options.
Class Name: Bloodblade Description: The Bloodblade is a fearsome warrior who harnesses the power of blood magic in combat. With a mastery of weaponry and relentless physical prowess, they channel their bloodline manipulation skills to imbue their weapons with deadly force. The Bloodblade excels in close-quarters combat, combining swift and precise strikes with devastating blood-infused attacks. Their proficiency in martial skills, coupled with their blood origin manipulation, makes them a formidable force on the battlefield.
Stats per level: Strength + 20, Agility + 20, Vitality +20
Class Name: Mindweaver Description: The Mindweaver is a master of the arcane arts, specializing in mental manipulation and psychic abilities. Through rigorous study and innate talent, they command the forces of the mind to shape reality and bend it to their will. With a vast array of spells and mind-altering abilities, the Mindweaver wields destructive powers from a distance, unravelling the thoughts of their foes and unleashing devastating psychic assaults. Their mastery of the mystic arts makes them a formidable presence on the battlefield, capable of controlling and decimating their enemies with mind-bending precision.
Stats per level: Charisma + 20, Intelligence + 20, Wisdom + 10, Soul + 10.
Class Name: Illusiomancer Description: The Illusiomancer is a cunning and deceptive spellcaster, skilled in the art of illusion and trickery. With an intricate understanding of the mind and mastery over illusions, they manipulate perception to confuse, deceive, and confound their adversaries. Through intricate spell work and clever misdirection, the Illusiomancer creates lifelike illusions that can disorient and mislead opponents, turning their own senses against them. They excel in subterfuge, utilizing illusions to control the battlefield, sow chaos, and create advantageous situations for themselves and their allies.
Stats per level: Intelligence + 20, Wisdom + 20, Soul + 20.
Class Name: Spellblade Description: The Spellblade is a versatile combatant who seamlessly combines the art of spellcasting with martial prowess. They are skilled warriors who wield weapons with deadly precision while channelling arcane energies through their strikes. Through the fusion of martial techniques and magical spells, the Spellblade becomes a formidable force, capable of delivering devastating blows empowered by elemental forces or weaving protective barriers to defend against enemy assaults. They strike a perfect balance between physical strength and mystical power, making them a versatile and adaptable presence on the battlefield.
Stats per level: Strength + 10, Agility + 10, Intelligence + 10, Wisdom + 10, Vitality + 10, Soul +10
Hemalith stood in awe as he beheld the array of options laid out before him, each one resonating with allure and potential. While all of them held their own appeal, it was the fifth option that spoke to the very depths of his being. Its call reverberated through his soul, igniting a sense of purpose that he knew was uniquely his. Hemalith felt a deep conviction that he alone possessed the ability to unlock the untold power concealed within this enigmatic choice.
Illusiomancer, Mindweaver and Bloodblade combine for:
Class Name: Bloodshadow Illusionist
Description: The Bloodshadow Illusionist is a formidable warrior-mage who seamlessly combines the deadly arts of the Bloodblade, the mystical powers of the Mindweaver, and the deceptive skills of the Illusiomancer. With their mastery of blood magic, mental manipulation, and illusionary trickery, they wield a unique and potent blend of combat prowess and arcane finesse.
In battle, the Bloodshadow Illusionist wields their weapons with deadly precision, channelling their blood origin manipulation to enhance their strikes with raw power. Their blades are infused with the essence of their bloodline, delivering devastating blows that leave their enemies wounded and weakened. They are relentless and swift, engaging in close quarters combat with unmatched skill and ferocity.
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But it is their mastery of the mind and illusions that truly sets them apart. Drawing upon their Mindweaver abilities, the Bloodshadow Illusionist can unravel the thoughts of their foes, exploiting their fears and weaknesses. They project lifelike illusions that confound and mislead their adversaries, manipulating their perceptions to sow chaos on the battlefield. By blending seamlessly into the shadows, they become elusive and hard to track, disappearing from sight only to strike from unexpected angles.
The Bloodshadow Illusionist excels in subterfuge and battlefield control. Their illusions can create advantageous situations for themselves and their allies, turning the tide of battle in their favor. They can deceive enemies into attacking their own allies, causing confusion and discord among their ranks. Their psychic powers allow them to dominate the minds of weaker-willed opponents, forcing them to fight on their side or rendering them unable to cast spells and use certain skills.
With their unique blend of blood magic, mental manipulation, and illusionary prowess, the Bloodshadow Illusionist is a force to be reckoned with. They are a master of both martial combat and arcane arts, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies.
Stats per level: Strength + 10, Agility + 10, Intelligence + 10, Wisdom + 20, Vitality + 10, Soul +20
The allure of the class beckoned to Hemalith with an irresistible pull, its promises of incredible power resonating deep within him. The resonance of his blood origin intensified, almost demanding him to embrace this path. In a moment of instinctive decision, Hemalith's conviction grew unwavering, and without hesitation, he confirmed his selection, allowing the overwhelming allure of the class to guide his destiny.
Class selected: Bloodshadow Illusionist
Skills lost:
Skill Name: Psychic Surge: Basic (Level 8/10)
Shadowmeld: Novice (Level 7/10)
Skill Name: Menacing Presence Novice (Level 3/10)
Skills gained:
Skill name: Illusory dominion Novice (Level 8/10)
Description: Illusory Dominion is an advanced skill that merges the psychic surge of Psychic Surge, the deceptive art of Shadowmeld, and the intimidating presence of Menacing Presence. Hemalith becomes a master of illusion, capable of manipulating minds, creating convincing illusions, and striking from the shadows with devastating psychic force.
The illusory dominion includes the following abilities:
Mind weaver’s Illusion: Hemalith weaves intricate illusions with his psychic energy, creating vivid and convincing sensory experiences within the minds of his targets. These illusions can take various forms, such as mirages, phantasmal adversaries, or distorted realities, effectively disorienting and distracting his enemies. The illusions are so convincing that the targets may question their own perception and struggle to distinguish reality from illusion.
Shadow Veil: Hemalith melds with the shadows, seamlessly blending into the darkness to become virtually undetectable. While within the shadow veil, he remains invisible to mundane senses and magical detection, granting him unparalleled stealth and allowing him to maneuver undetected. This mastery of shadowmeld enhances his illusionary capabilities, as he can appear and disappear at will, heightening the confusion and disarray among his foes.
Menacing Dominion: Hemalith's presence radiates an aura of menace and domination, instilling fear and doubt in the minds of those around him. This psychic aura amplifies the effects of his illusions, making them more persuasive and potent. It weakens the willpower of his targets, making them more susceptible to his mind control abilities and easier to manipulate to his advantage.
Illusive Ambush: Hemalith employs his mastery of illusion and stealth to set up devastating surprise attacks. By creating convincing illusory decoys and distorting perceptions, he confuses his adversaries and conceals his true intentions. This allows him to strike with exceptional precision and power, catching his enemies off guard and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
Veiled Mind: Hemalith projects a mental barrier around himself, cloaking his thoughts and intentions from external detection or intrusion. This shield protects him from psychic attacks, preventing adversaries from probing his mind or manipulating his thoughts. It further enhances his illusionary abilities, as his true intentions remain concealed behind a veil of mental privacy.
Skill Name: Mindveil Novice (Level 8/10)
Mindveil novice includes the following abilities.
Description: Mindveil is an advanced skill that combines the powers of perception manipulation, mental domination, and stealth. With this skill, Hemalith can twist the perceptions of enemies, dominate their minds, and cloak himself in illusions to sow chaos and confusion in the midst of battle.
Domination Enthrallment: Hemalith delves deep into the mind of a targeted enemy, asserting his control over their thoughts and actions. For a limited time, he can force them to fight on his side, turning them into a temporary ally. Alternatively, Hemalith can disable their ability to cast spells and use certain skills, rendering them helpless or severely limiting their combat effectiveness. This mental domination lasts until Hemalith's concentration is broken or the controlled enemy is defeated.
Veiled Illusion: Hemalith harnesses the power of illusions to disguise himself as an ally or blend seamlessly into the environment. This skill allows him to move unnoticed within enemy lines, evading detection and gathering valuable information. By manipulating the perceptions of his enemies, Hemalith becomes nearly impossible to detect, enabling him to set up ambushes or execute surprise attacks with deadly precision.
Cloaked Presence: While under the effects of Veiled Illusion, Hemalith's presence is veiled from the senses of his enemies. He becomes virtually invisible, both physically and mentally, making it extremely difficult for opponents to detect his presence or predict his movements. Even those with heightened senses or psychic abilities struggle to pierce the veil surrounding Hemalith, further enhancing his stealth and subterfuge capabilities.
Skill Name: Shadow blade’s Dominion
Skill Description: The Bloodshadow Illusionist unveils their ultimate combat technique, Shadowblade's Dominion. This skill combines the lethal precision of the Bloodblade, the manipulative powers of the Mindweaver, and the illusory deceptions of the Illusiomancer into a devastating onslaught.
Upon activation, the Bloodshadow Illusionist becomes a blur of swift and calculated movements, blending seamlessly with the shadows. Their blade glows with an ethereal crimson hue, infused with the essence of their bloodline. With each strike, the enemy's senses are twisted, their perception shattered.
Shadowblade's Dominion not only inflicts physical damage but also plays upon the enemy's mind, generating hallucinations and false impressions. The Illusiomancer's artistry comes alive as illusory duplicates and phantasmal apparitions materialize, confusing and disorienting opponents. The enemies become ensnared in a web of illusions, unable to distinguish reality from fantasy.
In this state, the Bloodshadow Illusionist's attacks become even more potent. Their strikes carry the weight of their blood origin manipulation, inflicting severe wounds that sap the enemy's vitality. Furthermore, the illusions created by the skill amplify the chaos on the battlefield, causing panic and discord among the enemy ranks.
Shadowblade's Dominion grants the Bloodshadow Illusionist enhanced agility and heightened perception, allowing them to anticipate and evade attacks with uncanny precision. It also temporarily boosts their psychic abilities, enabling them to exert greater control over weaker-willed opponents and manipulate their actions to their advantage.
With each successful strike and illusionary deception, the Bloodshadow Illusionist gains momentum and confidence, further empowering their subsequent actions. However, the skill's duration is finite, requiring the Bloodshadow Illusionist to make the most of its effects within the allotted time.
As knowledge flooded Hemalith's mind like an unstoppable force, he braced himself against the overwhelming surge. A myriad of possibilities and techniques surged through his consciousness, as if he had once mastered them long ago. With each passing second, he could sense his power expanding, his body adapting to the new depths of his chosen class. It was an intense experience that left him breathless, his body drenched in sweat, while time slipped away unnoticed.
Finally, Hemalith opened his eyes, gazing upon the world with newfound wonder. The familiar cave remained unchanged, the remnants of his previous encounter with the venomweavers still visible. Yet, everything felt different. The very fabric of reality seemed to shimmer with the presence of mana, a tangible energy that he could now perceive and manipulate at will. The power of shadows coursed through his veins, intertwining with the formidable essence of his blood origin, amplifying his strength.
Beyond his immediate vision, tantalizing glimpses of illusory realms beckoned to him. With a mere thought, he could manifest these visions into existence, weaving them into a tapestry of confusion and disorientation for his enemies. The sheer potential of such abilities was intoxicating, sending a rush of exhilaration through Hemalith's veins.
In this pivotal moment, Hemalith stood on the precipice of his newfound power, his mind buzzing with boundless potential. The world before him was no longer static and ordinary; it had transformed into a realm of infinite possibilities, waiting to be harnessed by his will.