Chapter 35 - The Art of Disregarding All Balancing Advice
Malwine was seriously considering doing what she knew she had just—recently and repeatedly—been told not to do.
I mean. I haven’t done anything particularly dumb lately… at least, I don’t think I have.
The crux of the issue lay on the next stage of her Skill ‘research’ within the books meant for Matilda. Immediately upon reaching the part about <Soul> Skills, Malwine had known she had a massive problem in her hands.
Be warned the last Skill in this list is only meant for the direst of situations, as taking it will guarantee your Class categories become imbalanced permanently. Given the requirements set by the [Forger] who created it, you would require permission from an adult relative over the age of majority to take it. It is not to be taken lightly.That was more than a bit dramatic, but Malwine was quite sure the system would just take her word for it—it recognized her full age, after all. She might have been a toddler in body, but she was still more than grown enough to make impulsive decisions that would affect her in the long run!As a young noble lady, you will be no stranger to dangers society may present to you. Not all whom you cross paths with will come with good intentions, and if you have considered the options presented by this section, you are in no doubt aware of that. Should your parents or guardians believe you are at risk, enough for the Skill growth penalty to be worth it, listen to them. This way, you may secure yourself some additional time to work through cutthroat politics.
The Skill wasn’t even something Malwine could fully comprehend, at least not with the mere snippet the book provided.
But it was Legendary.
| Under the <Soul> category:
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| [Beyond Adaptable]
| Rare
| Passive Skill that provides a considerably large hidden bonus to Adaptability. Levels through Adaptability's growth from usage.
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| [Lasting Soul]
| Rare
| Passive Skill that increases your obit's persistence by 1% of its current base time per Skill level. Levels through death and the subsequent preservation of your obit, but why would you use this?
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| [Spiritual Defense]
| Epic
| Skill which, at will, directs all your energy towards the protection of your soul from attacks. May accrue [Toll] should the attack be backed by mana, and will always incur an [Integrity] penalty. Levels through usage.
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| [Enforced Longevity]
| Legendary
| Multifaceted Skill geared towards the protection against any imminent risk of death or severe harm, be it bodily, mentally, spiritually, or socially. Doubles obit persistence time, offers temporary reprieve from debuffs and penalties, and provides a hidden bonus to all defensive attributes. Additionally enables for mana to be transferred between categories and manifested, allows for a slight overflow to [Toll], and enhances both the growth and effectiveness of all Acclimations. Levels depending on how serious a threat its holder may be under.
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