Bookworm
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a gem altered by Sith alchemy and Dathomiri Magic to house part of a being's soul and allows the user to transform into that being.
- Image Source: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/158296-Atma-is-Auracite-from-Ivalice
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: Talisman of Transformation
- Name: Sigils of the Soul
- Manufacturer: Taeli Raaf
- Affiliation: Taeli Raaf, Individuals that complete her challenge
- Modularity: Color changes depending on the soul housed inside
Production: Semi-Unique (Thirteen total crystals, each will be subbed as the challenge is completed),
- Material: Corusca Gem altered by Sith alchemy, Spirit Ichor
- Classification: Gemstone Talisman (can be placed in a ring, necklace, etc.)
- Size: Small
- Weight: Light
- By defeating an opponent, and uttering the incantation to activate the magic embedded in the gem, the user can siphon part of the soul or spirit of their vanquished enemy into the gemstone. Once that is done, they can assume the shape of that being, including gaining access to any skills they may have possessed knowledge of.
- The gemstone can siphon part of a being's soul into itself once that being is defeated, whether that be unconscious or dying, and the incantation in the Sith language is spoken.
- Once activated, using the same incantation used to trap the soul within the gem, the user transforms into that being and gains their skills and abilities, along with any unique physiology.
- A side effect of the transformation is, if the user has been injured, once they transform any trace of their previous injury disappears completely.
Weaknesses:
- If the gem is struck directly by Force Light, or the gemstone is broken in some way while the user is transformed, they will be trapped in their assumed form.
- The gem can only store part of one soul once it is used, it cannot be used to cycle through different beings.
- Any injuries suffered while a being is transformed will carry over to their original form once they transform back, including what would be mortal or debilitating injuries.
- If the user doesn't have a strong enough will, the piece of soul in the gemstone can slowly drive them insane or even completely possess them.
DESCRIPTION
A culmination of sorts in her research into combining the powers of Sith alchemy and the magic she had learned from the Nightsisters, the Sigils of the Soul are an interesting experiment for the Lady of Secrets. Inspired by tales of the ability of Nightsisters to shapeshift through special amulets and talismans, the Lady of Secrets began the process of creating these special gems by selecting thirteen Corusca Gems and bathing them in spirit ichor.
Once the ichor had been absorbed into the gem, Taeli proceeded to alter them through Sith alchemy to strengthen them and grant them the ability to store the souls of a victim. A little Sith magic was then embedded in the gem as an activation spell to draw the soul into the gemstone and allow the user an easy trigger for a transformation. Once the gems were completed, the Lady of Secrets was ready to unveil what Project Aura had really been designed for and whether any would dare take her challenge...
