The Chronicles of a Scalebound Sage: Wandmaker Vol.2

WM [65] My Raven

Bjorn and Tanisha sat across from each other in their tent. It was going to be the last time before they left and met with Fuyumi and the new bodyguard Sigrun had hired. It was finally time to commune now that they both had some semblance of how it was supposed to be done. Tanisha summoned her Hard Air Constructs which surrounded Bjorn while he filled the tent with the most dense Poison Cloud he could make without letting it spill outside.

They both meditated on the other's power letting it filter into them and touch their cores. The experience had been oddly intimate like allowing the other into their soul. In a sense it was, because the bond they shared was soul deep. Even though they had an understanding of how to do it now it wasn't easy. The soul naturally wanted to repel foreign influence; it was the most sacred place of a person's being after all. Overcoming that natural defense took a concerted effort and constant attention.

It made Bjorn wonder how they managed to do it by accident. Apparently combat made them more receptive to each other's influence. Perhaps it was the Familiar Contract that made it easier since trust and shared power are where that bond shines. Regardless of how, it didn't take long before Bjorn felt the power settle in his core. Finally he had unlocked the first step into allowing him to speak.

"We did it, we unlocked it." Failsafe said gleefully. "I tried to see how it was done but it didn't follow the Familiar Contract at all. It is fully a soul connection thing so I couldn't observe."

"That's great." Bjorn responded. "Well go ahead and analyze the ability. Once Tanisha finishes with the Poison cloud we are moving on to the next one."

It took only moments before Tanisha opened her eyes with a smile. "I did it! I can now breathe out a necrotic poison cloud. Did you get an ability too?"

Bjorn nodded and wrote on the ground: Hydromancy next.

"Hmm, and for me Poison Infusion I think it is your poisonous claws attack." Tanisha said. "Let's get closer. I think I have to hold your hands."

The two tried to unlock any of the other abilities but the path to their souls was far harder to open to each other. After an hour with no results they knew they could not wait any longer. The Chaos Land were calling and they had to find Joha. Tanisha packed the last of her supplies between her two storage items and Bjorn's armored harness which they had repaired after he was attacked by the werewolves. They were fully stocked for the journey ahead.

"The analysis is done, go ahead and look at your communed skill." Failsafe said, his voice beaming with pride.

"You're getting faster," Bjorn responded.

"Oh you noticed," Failsafe said. "Well ever since I got to see the inside of that Angel Core some things have been way easier to analyze. It feels like I have relearned something essential to my function. Both of us lost our memories, remember?"

Air Claws

You have felt the aerokinetic energies your master commands through their mastery you have gained insight into the working of magic. Focusing this power into your claws increases the range of slashing attacks. Cause blades of aerokinetic magic to cut your enemies down. As this is a shared natural ability you can not level this ability by any means but through communing with your master. This ability is tied to your master, should your master die or reject your bond you must reclaim her soul or you will lose this ability.

Aetheric Scales

You have felt the power of your master's aura and mantle and embraced the influence of the chain breaker. The power you felt now resides within you. Call forth the power that defends you from harm. Harden your scales with the aetheric touch. As this is a shared natural ability you can not level this ability by any means but through communing with your master. This ability is tied to your master, should your master die or reject your bond you must reclaim her soul or you will lose this ability.