Depending upon the season an Ibis is born in certain magical powers will manifest themselves.
Generally magic begins to appear between the ages of 5 to 20 years of age though late bloomers aren't too uncommon.
An Ibis must first pass the
Rites of Mana in order to master the basics of their element. During this trial, a natural affinity for one of the two magic types associated with the season they were born will usually appear.
After the trial is passed an Ibis will stick with a single element for the rest of it's life.
Some more knowledge hungry Ibis will even begin down the road towards complete mastery of their element through years of training and more advanced trials.
Spring
Nature
Fawns with newly awakened magic will find that plants flourish wherever they are. Buds will open, trees sprout new leaves and dying flora find new life. When trained a nature ibis can control growth or death of the flora around them. They can create large twisting trees that weave together to form shelters, fruiting plants for nourishment and even use vines and roots to ensnare aggressive foes. In battle nature Ibis use a mix of ensnaring tactics along with defensive skills. They can grow vast trees to help shield them while attacking with poisonous or skin agitating plants. Nature Ibis, however don't have a great deal of stamina when it comes to supporting vast growth. Their energy is fed into the earth around them, tiring the ibis out quickly depending on the skills used.
At all tiers, ibis gains peace of mind from being around vegetation. They have a natural affinity for plant knowledge.
Tier 1:
- Small Plant Growth (Grass, Flowers/Tree Buds) - Small forms of plant life can be revived or growth accelerated
Tier 2: - Induce Thicket - small and medium plant growth can be controlled, plants may be mildly altered (uses in combats as well as day-to-day life)
- Kill Order - Can cause rapid withering of small and medium plants with a touch
- Tendrils - plants can be controlled and seem to move of their own accord
Tier 3: - Immune - natural venoms and poisons no longer affect ibis (does not affect poison spells, unnatural poisons, or disease)
- Spontaneous Generation - can grow any plant that has been encountered, up to and including large trees
- Devastation - trees and large plants can be withered and rotted, smaller plants don't need to be touched
- Induce Forest - control up to fifteen trees worth of vegetation at a time, can heavily and rapidly influence growth patterns and alterations
Soft Step - ibis will leave no tracks when traveling over grass or through any vegetation
Lightning
Lightning affiliated fawns will find that they have a consistent charge around their bodies, often shocking anything they touch and causing issues with static cling. When fully trained an Ibis can control this "charge" or aura around them to help create an offensive shield, deflect or attract certain charged items and even focus the energy into a blast that can help remove obstacles for the herd. In battle Lightning ibis are extremely offensive with some defensive ability. Because they can pull energized particles from the air they have a great deal of stamina and energy reserves as well.
At all tiers, these ibis are energetic and hardy. They are excellent at predicting weather, even days away.
Tier 1:- Static Charge - a near constant build up of charged energy in Ibis' coat can repel or attract certain small objects or cause minor shocks
Tier 2: - Storm Lord - can direct lightning from existing storm
- Voltage - can produce weak-to-medium powered electrical blasts
- Knight - ability to form a small shield of electricity for short duration of time (30 seconds to a minute)
Tier 3:- Storm God - create lightning. in any weather or climate, can summon a powerful thunderbolt
- Paladin - ability to form a medium-to-large shield of electricity for up to five minutes
- Grounded - lightning and electricity can no longer harm ibis, simply passes through them
- Electricity - the static build up in the ibis' body is now strong enough to repel or attract large objects and cause major shocks
Bomb - can produce high powered electrical blasts
Summer
Air
Fawns with newly awakened affinity with air will find breezes follow them and churn the air. After trained an air Ibis is able to create dense or sparse air pockets that can help at higher altitudes or hinder aggressors. They also have a great deal of control over winds and on occasion have been known to be able to make themselves extremely light to the point of hovering above the ground for periods of time. In battle wind Ibis are all offense with terrible torrents of stormy winds that make even the stoutest assailant lose footing. Their lightness also helps them dodge attacks very well with the wind's aid.
At all tiers, these ibis are very speedy and agile. They are innately athletic.
Tier 1:- Breeze - Short, mild gusts of wind strong enough pick up loose dirt/sand and move feathers
Tier 2:- Dust Devil - mild gusts of wind strong enough to whip at the environment, kicking up dust and other sediment
- Airy Leap - enhance a jump or glide for brief space of time (usually a few seconds)
- Altitude - can make small pockets of moderately pressurized air
Tier 3:- Tailwind - ibis can make itself light enough to hover or glide for a longer space of time (up to 30 seconds)
- Gale's Fury - can call up storm-force winds and direct their motion
- Pressurize - can make medium-sized pockets of very pressurized air
- Quick Step - ibis draws on the powers of surrounding air, using it to make their movements faster
Light
Fawns with newly awakened affiliation with light will beam brightly like glowbugs. They are known to glow at night when having sweet dreams. When trained a light Ibis is able to create a great deal of blinding light from their bodies, reflecting it off their feathers. They can also store light from the sun to help with plants, illuminating caverns, and generally give off an aura of happiness to those around them. In battle, light ibis depend heavily on being able to blind their assailants. They also do not tire due to their ability to harness the nutrients and energy from any light source.
At all tiers, these ibis are powerhouses during the day. They being warmth and comfort into the hearts of those around them. Have a penchant for mediation and make good leaders.
Tier 1:- Glow - Fur and feathers of an Ibis appear to shine or light up in the dark/shadows and for a short time at night after exposure to the sunlight
Tier 2:- Flash - a burst of light that can stun and disorient attackers
- Solar Panel - quick recharge of energy during daylight
- Warmth - Can store a moderate amount of light, using it for up to two hours after exposure to sunlight
Tier 3:- Blinding Flare - strong burst of light that can temporarily blind attackers
- Power Walk - in sunlight the ibis can use the light to full their body, speeding up their movement dramatically
- Generator - can store large amounts of light to use after exposure to sunlight and can generate a small amount of light at will
Calm Feeling - these ibis can ease tense situations effortlessly, and can even de-agro non-sentient animals
Autumn
Earth
Fawns with newly awakened powers will find their affiliation with the earth as the ground vibrates beneath their feet. Before properly trained most of this affinity is limited to shifting the ground beneath them or moving small stones. Once properly mastered in the element, ibis can control the shape and form of the ground beneath them. Earthen Ibis can create great caverns for the herd to find shelter in, form stone and earthen structures, and even shift the ground to provide fertile fields. In battle Earthen Ibis will shift the ground causing it to be difficult to move or approach them. They have a very strong defense with a slow but hard hitting offense.
At all tiers, these slow-moving ibis aren't in a hurry. They are just a touch stockier than their other brethren, and they pack a wallop. They make excellent guardians and craftsibis.
Tier 1:- Tremors - The ground shakes and small cracks may form in the earth and large rocks within a close proximity to the Ibis
Tier 2:- Sculpt - small amounts of any rock or mineral can be shaped or influenced to grow slowly
- Stone Sense - sense different kinds of minerals within a 15-foot radius
- Rock Throw - medium-sized loose rocks can be propelled or used as shielding
Tier 3:- Stone Edge - rock or mineral can be shaped or grown quickly
- Tectonic master - the ground shakes hard, forming fissures and fault lines. This can be used to shift large sections of rock into shelters or traps.
- Seismic Toss - boulders can be hurled or hollowed for various purposes
- Stone Speak - can sense and summon minerals from deep in the earth, within a 50-foot radius
Jeweler - can perform intricate metallurgy with fine details
Fire
Fawns with newly awakened powers will find that their bodies are unusually warm and they will occasionally burn the ground around them. Before taking up training with the Autumn god, fawns can normally create the air close to their bodies to heat up and can occasionally create small wisps of fire about the size of a candle flame. Once the rites of mana are complete, Ibis are able to heat their bodies to extreme temperatures and focus this heat into a controllable fire. Fire Ibis commonly use large flame wisp spells to help burn thick brush or attack pursuers. Because of their body heat they have decent defense and great offense in battle.
At all tiers, these fiery ibis' have no trouble with temperatures but they dislike water and can be claustrophobic.
Tier 1:- Ember - The air surrounding the Ibis may heat up to uncomfortable temperatures and small candle flamed sized fires can be made
Tier 2:- Campfire - can start small fires and heat the air surrounding the ibis to hot temperatures
- Will-o'-the-Wisp - can summon a few fruit-sized wisps of flame, can use them as projectiles
- Thick Fur - never chilled in cool climates
Tier 3: - Firestorm - summon a large fire without fuel, or burn materials near instantly, regardless of dampness
- Winter Coat - never cold in frozen climates
- Oppression - can heat surrounding area to unbearable levels, so hot it can burn the skin and hair of non-fire aligned creatures
Mighty Will - can summon several large wisps of flame, can use them as projectiles, can imbue them with will of their own
Winter
Water
Young fawns with newly awakened affinity tend to find themselves attracted to bodies of water and the water will ripple towards them. Dew and small droplets gravitate towards the fawns and it isn't uncommon for small rain clouds to form nearby when distraught. Some fawns can even effect the state of the water freezing it into sheets or sharp spikes of ice. After training is complete, water affiliated Ibis are able to use the moisture in the air, ground or plants to create small clean reservoirs for the herd, clean, water plants, or even create dense water surfaces to walk across. In battle water Ibis are very flexible fighters with more focus on slowing attacker movement or pushing them away.
At all tiers, these ibis naturally gravitate towards water of all kinds. They're exceptional swimmers. They tend to shy away from conflict.
Tier 1:- Mist - Small amounts of water form around the Ibis partially obscuring it within a small cloud. The water can be condensed to make small streams for a few moments
- Frost - Moisture in the air freezes and rings of ice are left in the Ibis' wake, may partially freeze things it touches
Tier 2:- Dew Song - summon water from the surrounding atmosphere and ground
- Gentle River - the ibis may control or create water currents in a five foot radius
- Pond Fish - ability to breath freshwater for up to three minutes
Tier 3: - Thicker Than Blood - water may be made dense and thick, with enough surface tension to be tread upon
- Torrent - the ibis may control or create water currents in a 10-15 foot radius
- Summon Typhoon - large amounts of water may be controlled/summoned from the atmosphere, ground, and plants
- Ocean Brethren - ability to breath salt and brackish water for up to six minutes
Darkness
Fawns with awakened affinity towards darkness tend to be surrounded in shadow. The area around them can darken or the shadows at their feet will move in odd ways, almost taking on a life of their own based on the Ibis' emotions. Once trained, dark Ibis have the ability to shroud an area in darkness and control shadows to the point of them becoming "spectral" helpers. Dark Ibis also have the ability to see in all degrees of light, giving them a great advantage at night or in dark caverns. In battle the shadows can be used to hold onto assailants while the ibis drowns the area in blackness. Some have even been known to twist the dark enough to create terrifying images.
In all tiers, these ibis are exceptionally stealthy and love nighttime. They are highly defensive in a fight.
Tier 1:- Shadow Play - An Ibis' shadow moves unnaturally as if alive, it can bind to another's shadow for short periods temporarily restraining them
Tier 2:- Tangible Shadow - nearby shadows may be controlled and start taking on semi-solid forms
- Shade - create a sphere of darkness within a five feet of the caster
- Darksight - see in any level of darkness
Tier 3:- Solid Shadow - shadows within a hundred feet may be controlled and made solid, with a sponge-like texture but may be hardened to a flesh-like consistency for short periods of time
- Spectre - create a sphere of darkness within fifteen feet of the caster, can deform it to fit their needs
- Black Hole - the ibis draws darkness into itself, sucking power from the surrounding area
Heavy Eyes - the ibis draws a veil of darkness over another, tranquilizing them and even making weaker-willed enemies fall into a slumber. Particularly useful for hyperactive fawns and insomniacs
