GUILD
Grimoire Heart is a secretive dark guild that moves around Fiore in an airship called the Ark. They value those that can be secretive, move without drawing attention or causing commotions, and serve loyally to the guild's causes. Often times people are not even aware they are dealing with a member of Grimoire Heart because they do not reveal that or simply don't end up in a situation in which they get caught and interrogated. The Council has been trying to take down the Ark for a while now but the guild's Master Crowley has taken down the Council's best way to do that which was the Etherion Cannon. Most of their lower ranked members roam around Fiore wherever the Ark settles itself for that month and do Bad Quests to earn jewels. They are always careful to not reveal themselves while doing these quests to not anger Icarus. Those that have been around for a while and are ranked a bit higher sometimes get some objectives and tasks that must be completed in that month. The top ranking members of the guild are usually involved in very secretive missions and also has at some point had a meeting with Crowley.
REGULATIONS
- The user may not take any Good Quests.
- The user must be secretive about the guild. They may not speak about it with anyone outside the guild.
- The user must not reveal their identities openly and may not draw any attention towards the guild
- The user must always refer to each other using their guild alias outside the airship, which is bestowed upon them by the Master
- The user must move cautiously through cities and not draw attention to themselves by causing a commotion.
- The user may not create meaningless squabbles among the guild. You are all part of a team, should you like it or not. As such, leave any personal disputes out of your work.
BUILDING
Housing an entire guild, the airship is noted to be very large in size: it consists of a central hull at whose sides are located two larger, elongated part jutting frontwards. It seems to be kept flying by several large magical glyphs floating near it, with a pair of them being located behind it, at the ends of the protruding sections, something which makes them highly reminiscent of propulsors, and an even more massive one sitting under it. The hull's shape is that of a real boat, possessing an arched, pointed lower part, ending on the front in a dark section which houses the guild's symbol, with an open zone right above it, where the main hall seems to be located. Such hall is topped by a dark, arched roof reminiscent of a capsized hull, on whose back part sits yet again another, similarly-shaped tower, sprouting from the main hull and going up several meters, which ends in a massive observation deck protruding frontwards, complete with large windows. At the tower's sides, on the dark roof, is a pair of large, wing-shaped ornaments jutting upwards; a similar pair of wings is also present on the airship's protruding sections, with one of them adorning each outer side. The two attached sections of the ship possess frontal, protruding dark parts reminiscent of rostrums, each adorned by a light motif, somewhat similar to a stylized monstrous head. Both the hull and the two adjacent sections bear linear blank parts, where a multitude of square windows is lined up one after the other, these being highly reminiscent of hatches. The indoors of this airship houses an entire guild, and thus has every use one could think of. From sleeping quarters, to an interrogation room, complete with a giant observation deck where the ship is piloted from.
MASTER
Not much is known about Crowley, only a few members within the guild have actually ever seen him. He has always attended by his 2nd in command, Icarus, who also voices Crowley's commands to the rest of the guild. Crowley does sometimes engage with his members if they have become trustworthy enough. Those who have been in the guild for a few months and have shown nothing but loyalty may get a call from Icarus to have dinner with Crowley, or perhaps play a game of chess. The council considers Crowley to be incredibly dangerous because he is responsible for taking down the Etherion Cannon which allowed the Council to safely take down their enemies from within their headquarters in Era. The Council at first believed that Crowley did this to ensure the safety of the Ark, but they have come to the bitter conclusion that they're facing a foe who plans ahead quite a bit. With the Etherion Cannon being gone, those whom feared the Council's almighty cannon from the sky have become more bold now. The Council has lost their absolute reign tool due to Crowley and must rely a lot on their knights now. This has allowed chaos and evil to rise and flourish throughout Fiore. They are still unsure why Crowley might have wanted this but sooner or later they may find that out themselves.
Icarus is the most devoted member of Grimoire Heart and Crowley's second in command. Since Crowley rarely engages with the members, Icarus voices Crowley's commands when something needs to be done. He comes off as a typical good guy and engages nicely with the members of the guild. While he has a gentle face his expression can become quite stern when it comes to loyalty to the guild. He doesn't tolerate disloyalty, disrespect nor comments about Crowley. When someone has been around for a while, proven themselves to be very loyal and have quite some power they will sometimes be asked by Icarus for a meeting with Crowley.
TITLES
- Messenger: The user receives a few spells to their arsenal. These spells do not take up the slots of the user.
- Magister: The user receives a few spells to their arsenal. These spells do not take up the slots of the user.
- Spymaster: The user receives a few spells to their arsenal. These spells do not take up the slots of the user.
- Inquisitor: The user receives a few spells to their arsenal. These spells do not take up the slots of the user.
- Grimoire Heart Spells:
The Messenger:
- Name: Flash Step
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Messenger Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Instant Effect: The user sets a singe step and dashes 10 meters forward in a straight line in a second.
- Name: Quick Step
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Messenger Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Instant Effect: The user sets a step backwards and dashes 10 meters backwards in a straight line in a second.
- Name: Cicada Step
Rank: A Magic Cost: 200 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Messenger Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 4 Posts Duration: Instant Effect: The user moves at great speed to avoid an attack, leaving an afterimage which can appear to have taken damage. The user can only Cicada Step when they are attacked and must reappear within a 20 meter range somewhere else. Since this is not teleportation but appears as such, the user must be capable of moving of course. When the user uses Cicada Step and reappears somewhere else, they'll be unable to use a spell immediately after it in the same post.
The Magister:
- Name: Voice Disguise
Rank: C Magic Cost: 50 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Magister Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user touches their heart and changes their voice into that of someone they have spoken with at least once in a topic. The conversation must've at least required the other person to say more than 10 words to the user in order for them to be able to replicate it with this spell.
- Name: Physique Disguise
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Magister Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user touches their heart and changes their appearance into that of someone they have seen at least once in a topic.
- Name: Mirror Copy
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Magister Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user creates copies of themselves that can't do any damage and will disappear when they receive damage. The user can create more than one copy when they initiate this spell at the additional spell cost per extra copy. The user can't create more copies while there are still copies walking around. The cooldown starts when the last copy is hit and disappears or when the user ends the spells.
Spymaster:
- Name: Nightwalker
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Spymaster Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user places their hand in front of their mouth and inhale deeply after which they become transparent and their bodies are only visible for 20 percent. While it is still capable to follow the movement of the user during the day, at night time it is much harder to follow and especially a badly lighted areas. When the user uses another spell they become perfectly visible for 2 seconds.
- Name: Arc Step
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Spymaster Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user makes a side step and becomes flurry of mana as their bodies move in a large arc of 180 degrees to appear behind their target.
- Name: Ghost Step
Rank: A Magic Cost: 200 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Spymaster Class: Supplementary Element: None Cooldown: 4 Posts Duration: Instant Effect: The user moves themselves in a direction and shifts their physical being partially into the astral planes and becomes somewhat transparent. This only lasts for three seconds but it is enough to not become susceptible to the effects of hits as they move through the user. The user can also use this spell to move through a wall.
Inquisitor:
- Name: Decreased Chance of Escape
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Inquisitor Class: Debuff Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user points a target with their index finger and debuffs their speed.
- Name: Decreased Chance of Resistance
Rank: B Magic Cost: 100 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Inquisitor Class: Debuff Element: None Cooldown: 3 Posts Duration: Sustain Effect: The user points a target with their middle finger and debuffs their strength.
- Name: Increased Chance of Death
Rank: A Magic Cost: 200 Requirements: Grimoire Heart's Inquisitor Class: Debuff Element: None Cooldown: 4 Posts Duration: Instant Effect: The user points a target with their ring finger and debuffs their Endurance.
PERKS
- Military Methodology [Passive]: Due to a certain way that Grimoire Heart members operate because of their trainings, they get things done a bit faster compared to most. Users receive a 10% wordcount reduction on their quests.
- Stealth [Passive]: Time is of the essence for Grimoire Heart members. They must move quickly to take out their designated targets and move onto the next one. With that in mind, they always appear to be traveling efficiently. Users receive a 10% wordcount reduction on foot traveling.
- Cursed Seal [Passive]: The Grimoire Heart crest is more than a symbol, it is also a forbidden magic placed on its users. While Crowley can use it to severely injure a member who goes against the guild, it comes with a benefit as well. Users can activate its powers which will cause the guild crest to glow and grant the user a 30% increase in Strength and Speed for a duration of 3 posts once per topic.
- The Ark [Guild]: Grimoire Heart has a large flying airship as its headquarters which flies around. The Master can change the location of Grimoire Heart on the first of each month if they wish to do so. The forum will be moved to the town or area of choice as long as long as it's not a restricted area that requires users to have unlocked rights to access it. This can be used to tactically move somewhere safer or actually get closer to the action allowing members to get deployed faster into combat.
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