After leaving judgement day Ayden couldn't think of anything he wanted to do, so he just walked around the city. Since he had only been at the guild house for about 2 hours mostly filling out paperwork for his guild liscense, the sun was still high in the sky.
The air around him smelling sweeter, the uplifting blues of the day more vibrant, the taste of the hot dog from the street vender putting his tastebuds a singing. Ayden was happy, finally taking his first steps toward his dreams. Nothing could make it better, unless he had someone to spend it with.
His wanting to share with someone brought him to remember the system now in his head, his excitement in his steps as he walked over to sit on a beach and open up the Primordial System.
'Open'
[Congratulations, Diver License acquired. Currant rank: Probationary Specialist]
[Achievement System has been unlocked]
[Achievements acquired]
[Mission: TRIALS - passed]
[Stat Points Available]
[Bloodline Abilities Unlocked]
As the system screen popped up Ayden was shocked, his great day became even better as the sweet voice of the system permeated through his mind. The efforts he put in the last 10 years wasn't for nothing, since the system itself gave him bonus for it.
With out much thought past what everything was, Ayden jumped right into going through all the treasure in front of his eyes.
'Achievements'
[Achievement Acquired: steady as earth - use earth stance in combat; Reward 2 AP(Ability Points)]
[Achievement Acquired: fierce as fire - use fire stance in combat; Reward 2 AP]
[Achievement Acquired: free as the wind - use air stance in combat; Reward 2 AP]
[Achievement Acquired: bent but not broken - have a piece of equipment become unusable and continue fighting; Reward 4 AP]
[Achievement Acquired: broken but not finished - have your primary weapon shatter and continue fighting; Reward 6 AP]
[Achievement Acquired: on deacons thought - use secondary weapon to abstain victory in combat; Reward 4 AP]
[Achievement Acquired: lost the battle, won the war - be the first to be unable to continue fighting, and still be victorious; Reward 10 AP]
[AP Available: 30]
'What can ability points be used for?' Not knowing what they were for Ayden just wondered out loud in his mind, but the system replied none the less.
[AP can be used to unlock bloodline abilities. Would you like to apply AP now?]
With nothing better to do Ayden accepted.
'Yes'
[Bloodline Abilities: (30 AP Available)
{No Level Requirement}
- Battle Cry (entry lvl): calls to families ancestral bond, increasing stats by 25% ; condition last for 1 minute
20 AP - Eyes of Knowledge: (locked) displays information about objects, individual, items and more.
20 AP - Pack Link: (locked) forms temporary strengthened bond with up to 5 people at a time, allowing benefits of abilities to be shared. Stronger the bond the more benefits that can be shared.
30 AP - Pack Mind: (locked) telepathic link can be formed with those under
50 AP - Lycan Heightened Senses{passive}: (locked) enhances all six senses to peak ability
100 AP - Lycan Aura: (locked) unlocks the Lycan potential in your blood allowing for stage 2 evolution.]
[please choose which Bloodline abilities you would like to unlock]
Ayden read over each of the abilities available and thought each had its uses but only one was both within his price range, and immediately beneficial. With {Lycan Aura} costing to much he figured he should just sit and wait till he had enough and choose the one he could afford.
'{Eyes of Knowledge}'
[{Eyes of Knowledge} bloodline ability has been chosen, is this correct?]
'Yes'
[{Eyes of Knowledge} has been unlocked 10 AP remaining, implementing Bloodline ability now]
When the voice ended Ayden felt a sharp pain in the back of each eye. The feeling of tiny tiny needles impelling every single cell in his eyes.
'This is my life now,... fine no pain no gains!! Given me everything you've got'
Like a palm tree in a strong breeze Ayden bent with the pain, but would not let it break him. With this mindset he felt a change inside himself. A change inside himself more than just a mindset, almost as if his body finally adjusted to what it was becoming; a Primordial Lycan.
As the pain in his eyes subsided everything around him seems clearer, and sharper. This was only the start as he focused on a man passing by him, at that moment.
[{Eyes of knowledge (entry level)} calibration complete]
Patron God: N/A Abilities: N/A Condition: Healthy> This was the second time seeing (entry level) which made Ayden curious to know how to get ones that are of higher levels. The system again responding to his own thoughts that giving him a weird feeling, but information was always welcome. [All basic bloodline abilities will start at entry level to raise one must use the abilities, this will allow your body become accustomed to them. As you become more comfortable with the abilities you progress from entry - beginner - intermediate - Knowledgeable - perfected, the higher the level the stronger the ability] With that Ayden felt more at ease because all he would need to do it just use it when ever possible, which shouldn't be hard. When he got to his apartment he figured out he was wrong, as the more he used the {Eyes of knowledge} the more tired he felt and the more his head began to hurt. With the sun long since gone, his head in pain, and the excimer of the day passed Ayden decided to head to bed. Before he could fall asleep he remember their were more rewards to go through. Using just his thoughts he quickly cycled through all necessary screens. [Mission: Trials - passed, Reward 200 XP, total XP 200/1000] [Total stat points available 4] [STATUS SCREEN] [•User•/Inventory/Quest/Shop] > NAME: Ayden Blackwater >CLASS: N/A ABILITY: N/A >RACE: Human ( beast man variant) >FAMILY: UNKNOWN >STATS: -level: 1 * exp (200/1000) -strength: 7 -defense: 5 -agility: 7 -stamina: 7 -charm: 5 -available stat points: 4 >SKILLS: -{Battle Cry (entry level)} -{Eyes of Knowledge (entry level)} With out know what he should put his points in he just picked based on how he felt his fights would go. 'Cant get hit if I'm to fast to touch, and put some more boom in these boom sticks.' [3 stat points have been placed in agility [STATUS SCREEN] [•User•/Inventory/Quest/Shop] > NAME: Ayden Blackwater >CLASS: N/A ABILITY: N/A >RACE: Human ( beast man variant) >FAMILY: UNKNOWN >STATS: -level: 1 * exp (200/1000) -strength: 8 -defense: 5 -agility: 10 -stamina: 7 -charm: 5 -available stat points: 0 >SKILLS: -{Battle Cry (entry level)} -{Eyes of Knowledge (entry level)} When the points were added Ayden felt his muscles swell a tiny bit, as well as his body getting looser. A feeling of Ecstasy engulfed his body, as his eyes closed into a deep sleep. *** As the sun awakened reaching the edges of the horizon Ayden could be seen running. This time of day most people would be stretching as their eyes opened to the day, as the endless blacks of night become refreshing blues of the day to come. [Daily mission complete - reward 100 XP, total XP 300/1000] In the early morning Ayden worked out, getting a jump on the day. After he prepared for his first official day as a diver, which was just starting at his broken gear. With his main weapons destroyed he changed things up a bit. He wore his same armored boots but added knives to go with them, his surviving blade now sat on his back attached to his on his 3-point shoulder strap, with throwing knives in the front. Instead of his dual sword holsters, his waist held a travelers belt pack along his lower back for easier transport. *** When the time to meet at the Guild house finally arrived Ayden was roaring to go, his excitement only grew when he walked through the door. When Ayden signed in at the front desk the young lady handed him a large box that was addressed to him. ~ "This is just a welcome present from the guild house to repay you for your lost gear." Her voice professional, if not a little excited to see his response to what was actually in the box. As a welcome present all new recruits were given something to upgrade their gear, this was a way to help them feel welcome and to make things a little easier for them in the fields. Most new people getting a Guild distributed diver badge didn't have the money to outfit themselves properly at first, so the guild decided they would help with the initial cost, this increased people willingness to stay with the guild after they became full Divers instead of joining with the powerful family's or factions. As Ayden opened the box an obsidian black light armor chest piece, and a Torc grated him. It had a solid piece of metal that sat across his upper torso that was angled a the edges to divert attacks away from his heart and lungs, while the rest were tiny leaf shaped plates that looked like dragon scales. Stamped in the middle of the chest piece was a strange symbol of a beasts head encircled by wings, almost as if it could fly right off the armor which fit with the whole design of the armor itself. Ayden didn't know why but the armor get like it belonged with him, as if it was meant to be. After a few minutes he was seen walking out of the locker room with black armor that fit perfectly with his body, even incorporating his 3-point strap and belt harness that held his travelers pack now. As he walked the scales moved ever so slightly giving the illusion of moving water, black as the night sky. Enjoying how the armor made him feel Ayden couldn't help but smile, a piece of armor that fit everything he seeks to become so perfectly. His family motto continuously playing in his head 'spill thy blood black black as night, like water over the falls'. ~ "Good it fits! Now let's put it to the test" The deep voice of Gene came from a group of people gathered not to far from the desk, all with a knowing look like the same thing had happened to them at one point. ~ "Now that we are all here let's not dilly dally and head out the gate!" Leading the way through the guild house, Gene lead the group of people to a large hanger door that lead out the back into a large court yard. While they weren't the only ones in the courtyard they were led to the front of all the group's. Gene gave a look to the group following him, a smile spreading across his usually frightening demeanor. When he began turning around a dark green glow could be seen wrapping around his body as weird tattoos appeared all over his body. All the recruits had shocked mummers as they had never seen anyone truly use their blessings before, but the excitement of it made them pay even more attention. With no warning he took off, with each step a slight vibration could be felt as the giant gate block the Haze Beast began to open. The light around his body began to brighten even more as he full activated his blessing. ~ "Recruits! Welcome to the plans of hell!" After yelling his welcome he jumped into the air more than he should have been able to. When he reached the apex of his jump his body exploded in size, till he was as tall as the gate. Looking past the now giant warrior a large group of Haze beast could be seen rushing towards them. Their eye red as the demons of hell, bodies covered in flames. But this didn't stop Gene as he came down slamming his massive weight into the middle of the group. He proceeded to attack all those around him as fast as he could. After Gene took off and began his battle, all the vehicles and people began to move out. Ayden felt a hand on his shoulder as the beast Gene couldn't get began to get close to the gate. Turning around he saw Tah'ler standing there decked out in shining black armor similar to Aydens chest piece. With a smile Tah'ler screamed at the top of his lungs, his accent more pronounced. - " Deeds... " Then all around all those around heading out screamed back in unison as the beast hit - - "Not words!" - 'welcome to the plains of hell' Tah'ler whispered to Ayden as his eyes began to glow a deep golden color. His teeth began to elongate, his hands became claws, his body began to expand and fill out with muscle. Ayden didn't realize that he heard him in his mind not his ears as he watched this man shift into what one could only call a warrior. [Tah'ler Hale: has used